Indian shares fell notably on Thursday as a sharp rise in oil prices to four-year highs fueled inflation concerns. Sentiment was also shaped by the U.S. Federal Reserve's status-quo decision on interest rates for the third straight meeting. The Fed on Wednesday held rates on hold, as was widely...
Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Thursday as a sharp rise in oil prices on fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East overshadowed stronger-than-expected earnings from U.S. tech giants. Sentiment was also shaped by the U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish hold, as was widely expected, in the most...
Indian shares were sharply lower in early trade on Thursday as Brent crude prices topped $120 a barrel on rising uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, fueling inflation and interest-rate concerns. The benchmark BSE Sensex was down 978 points, or 1.3 percent, at 76,518 while the broader NSE...
The Australian market is trimming the early losses in mid-market moves on Thursday, extending the losses in the previous seven sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,700 level, with weakness in mining stocks partially offset by gains in financial and technology stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Thursday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with traders remaining cautious as the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz continues, pushing crude oil prices higher to levels not seen in four years and continuing to escalate inflationary pressures. Asian markets closed mostly higher on
Indian shares are seen opening a tad lower on Thursday as investors react to exit poll projections for various states, surging oil prices, a divided Federal Reserve policy decision and mixed earnings from mega-cap U.S. companies, with Meta Platforms significantly increasing its investment in artificial...
The Thai Stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, adding more than 35 points or 2.5 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,490-point plateau although it may run out of steam on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on...
The Indonesia stock market on Wednesday ended the seven-day losing streak in which it had tumbled more than 550 points or 5.1 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,100-point plateau and it's expected to remain in that neighborhood again on Thursday. The global forecast for...
The Japanese market is notably lower in post-holiday trading on Thursday, reversing some of the gains in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling well below the 59,450 level, with weakness across most sectors led by automakers and financial stocks.
The Hong Kong stock market on Wednesday ended the two-day slide in which it had slumped almost 300 points or 1.2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 26,110-point plateau although it may see renewed consolidation on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on surging...
The China stock market has finished higher in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had slipped more than 25 points or 0.6 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 4,110-point plateau and it's likely to remain rangebound again on Thursday. The...
The Australian market is trading notably lower on Thursday, extending the losses in the previous seven sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling below the 8,650 level, with weakness in mining stocks partially offset by gains in financial, technology and energy stocks.
The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, sinking almost 330 points or 0.8 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 39,300-point plateau and it's expected to open under pressure again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Singapore stock market has tracked lower in six straight sessions, slumping almost 140 points or 3 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 4,860-point plateau and it figures to see additional selling pressure on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Malaysia stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 5 points or 0.3 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,720-point plateau and it may extend those losses on Thursday. The global forecast for...
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.