Indian shares ended a choppy session little changed on Wednesday after four consecutive sessions of losses. While oil prices steadied after a three-day rally, the rupee plunged to another record low of 95.80 against the dollar in intraday trading, keeping investors on edge. The benchmark BSE...
Asian stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday as strong momentum in technology stocks helped investors look past concerns over rising U.S. inflation and the Middle East tensions. The dollar was firm against major currencies while gold was subdued a tad above $4,700 an ounce as investors...
Indian shares were subdued in early trade on Wednesday after two consecutive heavy selloff-sessions on concerns over rising crude oil prices in international markets, a weakening rupee and continued foreign fund outflows. The benchmark BSE Sensex slipped by 289 points, or 0.4 percent, to 74,269 in...
The Australian stock market is trimming its early losses in mid-market moves on Wednesday, but extending the losses in the previous three sessions, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling below the 8,650 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with weakness in technology and financial stocks partially offset by gains in mining and energy stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Wednesday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, as surging crude oil prices renewed global inflationary pressures amid the re-escalation in the Middle East conflict following the U.S. rejection of Iran's peace proposal. Hotter-than-expected US inflation data also reinforced expectations for tighter US Fed policy.
Indian shares are seen opening little changed on Wednesday after two consecutive heavy sell-off sessions. A cautious undertone may prevail as oil prices remain elevated and stronger U.S. inflation data reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates next year. Benchmark...
The Japanese stock market is trading modestly higher on Wednesday after opening in the red, extending the gains in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving well above the 62,850 level, with gains in automakers, exporters and financial stocks partially offset by weakness in technology stocks.
The Thai Stock market has finished lower in four straight sessions, sinking almost 35 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,485-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
Australian shares are trading notably lower on Wednesday, extending the losses in the previous three sessions, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling to near the 8,600 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with weakness in technology and financial stocks partially offset by gains in mining and energy stocks.
The Indonesia stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, sinking almost 325 points or 4.3 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just beneath the 6,860-point plateau and it may take further damage again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak...
The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 770 points or 2.8 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 26,350 point plateau and it's tipped to open to in the red again on Wednesday. The...
The China stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the four-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 100 points or 2.5 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 4,210-point plateau and it's expected to open under water again on Wednesday. The...
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in two straight sessions, advancing almost 300 points or 0.7 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 41,900-point plateau although the rally may stall on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak on surging...
The Singapore stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, collecting almost 25 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 4,950-point plateau although it may run out of steam on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak on...
The Malaysia stock market on Tuesday snapped the two-day losing streak in which it had slumped more than a dozen points or 0.6 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,750-point plateau although it may turn lower again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.