The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 450 points or 1.8 percent in that span. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 25,700-point plateau and it may see additional support on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive,...
The China stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 65 points or 1.6 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,890-point plateau and it has a solid lead for Monday's trade. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive,...
The Australian stock market is notably higher on Monday, extending the gains in the previous two sessions, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street on Friday. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is moving well above the 8,650.00 level, with gains across most other sectors led by mining and technology stocks.
The Taiwan stock market on Friday snapped the four-day losing streak in which it had tumbled more than 730 points or 2.7 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 27,700-point plateau and it figures to open to the upside again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in four straight sessions, sinking more than 20 points or 0.4 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 4,570-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive, with...
The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, advancing almost 25 points or 0.7 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,665-point plateau and it's expected to open in the green again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Japanese stock market has finished higher in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day losing streak in which it had tumbled almost 1,500 points or 3.2 percent. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 49,500-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Monday. The global forecast for...
The South Korea stock market has moved higher in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had given up almost 170 points or 4.1 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 4,020-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian...
Indian shares closed higher on Friday after four consecutive sessions of losses. Investor sentiment was underpinned as concerns over artificial intelligence spending and valuations eased, and signs of cooling U.S. inflation bolstered expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy next year. Accenture...
Asian stocks advanced on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence spending and valuations eased and signs of cooling U.S. inflation bolstered expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy next year. The Japanese yen extended losses for a second day running, helping ease fears of a sharp yen carry...
Indian shares were moving higher on Friday after four consecutive sessions of losses. Investor sentiment was underpinned as tech jitters eased and soft U.S. inflation data boosted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 476 points, or 0.6 percent, at 84,960 in early...
The Australian stock market is trimming its early gains in mid-market moves on Friday, extending the slight gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving above the 8,600 level, with gains in technology and financial stocks partially offset by weakness in gold miner stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Friday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, on renewed confidence the US Fed will continue to cut interest rates next year after the release of unexpectedly tamer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Asian markets ended mostly lower on Thursday.
Indian shares are seen opening higher on Friday, tracking firm cues from global markets as tech jitters eased and soft U.S. inflation data boosted hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts. That said, ongoing concerns over the weakening rupee and uncertainty surrounding the India-U.S. trade deal may lead...
The Thai stock market has moved three straight sessions, slipping more than 20 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,250-point plateau although it's due for support on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat on renewed optimism...
December 19, 2025 15:10 ET U.S. inflation data and interest rate decisions by major central banks were the highlights of this busy week for economics news flow. Employment data and survey results on the housing markets also gained attention in the U.S. In Europe, the European Central Bank and Bank of England announced their policy decisions and macroeconomic projections.