Indian shares ended modestly higher on Friday, giving up some early gains amid renewed optimism about U.S.-Iran talks. U.S. Treasury yields fell, oil headed for a weekly loss, and the rupee held ground after seeing its steepest gains in two weeks amid signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks, with Pakistan...
Asian stocks ended higher on Friday, extending gains from the previous session on rising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict. With Iran reviewing the latest proposal from the U.S. and Pakistan acting as the mediator, investors are hopeful that the tree-month war may end soon. The...
Indian shares opened higher on Friday, tracking firm cues from global markets amid renewed optimism about U.S.-Iran talks. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 448 points, or 0.6 percent, at 75,630 in early trade, while the broader NSE Nifty index edged up by 118 points, or half a percent, to 23,770. Among...
The Australian stock market is maintaining its early gains in mid-market moves on Friday, extending the sharp gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving well above the 8,650 level, with gains in financial and mining stocks partially offset by weakness in energy stocks.
Asian stock markets are mostly higher for the second straight day on Friday, following the positive cues from Wall Street overnight, on easing crude oil prices and global inflation pressures as traders watched the ongoing diplomatic process to end U.S.-Iran hostilities in the Middle East with positivity. The continuing blockade on the Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic capped the upward movement.
Indian shares are seen opening a tad higher on Friday amid renewed optimism about U.S.-Iran talks. However, the U.S. and Iran are still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and future control of the Strait of Hormuz. With mediation in motion and Iranian officials reviewing Washinton's latest...
The Thai Stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, collecting more than 15 points or 1 percent in that span. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,530-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Indonesia stock market has moved lower in eight straight sessions, sinking almost 1,100 points or 16 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just beneath the 6,320-point plateau although it may find traction on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Japanese market is trading sharply higher on Friday, extending the sharp gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving above the 62,950 level, with gains across most sectors led by index heavyweights and financial stocks.
The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, tumbling more than 420 points or 1.7 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just shy of the 25,400-point plateau also it's expected to find its footing on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Australian stock market is trading notably higher on Friday, extending the sharp gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving above the 8,650 level, with gains in financial and mining stocks partially offset by weakness in energy stocks.
The China stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, tumbling more than 90 points or 2.2 percent in that span. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 4,075-point plateau although it may halt its slide on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic...
The Taiwan stock market on Thursday snapped the four-day losing streak in which it had tumbled almost 1.750 points or 4.3 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 41,370-point plateau and it figures to open to the upside again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Singapore stock market inched higher again on Thursday, one day after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 80 points or 1.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 5,050-point plateau and it may see additional support on Friday. The global forecast...
The Malaysia stock market has moved lower in seven straight sessions, slipping almost 45 points or 2.5 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,710-point plateau although it may find traction on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.