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  • Little Movement Seen For Thai Stock Market August 24, 2026 21:33 ET

    The Thai stock market on Monday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had perked just over 4 points or 0.25 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,600-point plateau and it's expected to remain rangebound again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...

  • Japanese Market Notably Lower August 24, 2026 21:28 ET

    The Japanese stock market is trading notably lower on Tuesday, extending the losses in the previous two sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with the Nikkei 225 falling well below the 65,050 level, with weakness across most sectors led by automakers and technology stocks.

  • Hong Kong Shares May Take Further Damage On Tuesday August 24, 2026 21:18 ET

    The Hong Kong stock market on Monday halted the five-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 880 points or 3.5 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 25,515-point plateau and it's likely to open to the downside again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...

  • Australian Markets Modestly Higher August 24, 2026 21:09 ET

    The Australian stock market is modestly higher on Tuesday, extending the gains in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is moving above the 9,100 level, with gains in gold miners and financial stocks.

  • China Stock Market May Extend Monday's Losses August 24, 2026 21:03 ET

    The China stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the two-day winning streak in which it perked more than 10 points or 0.2 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,880-point plateau and it's expected to see continued consolidation on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian...

  • Tech Shares May Weigh On Taiwan Stock Market August 24, 2026 20:33 ET

    The Taiwan stock market on Monday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had climbed more than 500 points or 1.1 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 44,760-point plateau and it's expected to open under pressure again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...

  • Singapore Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Red August 24, 2026 20:03 ET

    The Singapore stock market turned lower again on Monday, one session after ending the three-day losing streak in which it had dropped almost 100 points or 1.7 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 5,680-point plateau and it's likely to open under water again on Tuesday. The global...

  • Japan Stock Market May Extend Losing Streak August 24, 2026 19:33 ET

    The Japanese stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, falling almost 700 points or 1 percent in that span. The Nikkei 225 now sits just above the 65,525-point plateau and it may take further damage again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak, especially among...

  • Soft Start Seen For South Korea Shares August 24, 2026 19:03 ET

    The South Korea stock market on Monday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 440 points or 6.5 percent. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 6,700-point plateau and it may tick lower again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak, especially among the...

  • Indian Shares Edge Lower Before New US Sanctions On Iran August 24, 2026 06:27 ET

    Indian shares ended slightly lower on Monday ahead of the announcement of fresh U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference later today, where he is likely to announce tougher sanctions to economically isolate Iran. Upcoming earnings from chip...

  • Asian Shares Retreat Ahead Of Iran Sanctions, Nvidia Earnings August 24, 2026 04:43 ET

    Asian stocks ended Monday's session mostly lower as investors awaited earnings from chip giant Nvidia along with the release of key U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech for direction. Traders also awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever...

  • Indian Shares Marginally Higher In Cautious Trade August 24, 2026 00:33 ET

    Indian shares were slightly higher in early trade on Monday despite mixed cues from global markets ahead of the announcement of fresh U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran. The benchmark 30-share BSE Sensex was up 103 points, or 0.1 percent, at 77,644 in early trade while the NSE Nifty index edged up by 28...

  • Australian Market Extends Early Gains In Mid-market August 23, 2026 23:25 ET

    The Australian stock market is extending its early gains in mid-market trading on Monday, reversing the losses in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street on Friday. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index is moving above the 9,100.00 level, with gains in iron ore miners and technology stocks partially offset by weakness in energy and financial stocks.

  • Asian Markets Trade Mostly Lower August 23, 2026 23:14 ET

    Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Monday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street on Friday, amid continued uncertainty over the opening of the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade would remain in place until Iran is ready to make a deal. Trump also announced crushing economic measures against Iran on a scale never seen before.

  • Indian Shares Seen Flat To Higher At Open August 23, 2026 22:41 ET

    Indian shares are seen opening flat to slightly higher on Monday, tracking mixed cues from global markets. Investors will closely track crude oil price movements ahead of the announcement of fresh U.S. sanctions against Iran. Volatility may prevail ahead of the expiry of derivative contracts...

Global Economics Weekly Update - Aug 17 – Aug 21, 2026

August 21, 2026 14:42 ET
The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.