The Malaysia stock market on Wednesday ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 20 points or 1.2 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just beneath the 1,680-point plateau although it figures to head south again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is weak...
The Japanese stock market turned lower again on Wednesday, one day after snapping the three-day losing streak in which it had plunged more than 4,300 points or 6.5 percent. The Nikkei 225 sits just beneath the 64,180-point plateau and it's tipped to open under water again on Thursday. The global forecast...
The South Korea stock market headed south again on Wednesday, one day after ending the three-day slide in which it had crashed more than 1,300 points or 15 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 7,730-point plateau and it may take further damage on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. Spot gold...
Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday as Middle East tension flared again and regional inflation data underscored persistent price pressures. Traders also awaited cues from key U.S. CPI data that might show inflation at a three-year high in May. The dollar was steady, while gold prices tumbled...
Indian shares were moving higher in early trade on Wednesday despite weak cues from global markets. Global sentiment remains fragile after the U.S. military launched fresh strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the Oman coast, escalating tensions in the...
The Australian stock market is extending its early gains in mid-market moves on Wednesday after opening in the red, snapping a three-session losing streak, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling well below the 8,650 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains in financial stocks partially offset by weakness in gold miners and technology stocks.
Asian stock markets are mostly lower on Wednesday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, as continuing uncertainty about the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict and the related surge in crude oil prices is weighing on market sentiment. The US launched fresh strikes on Iran, with US President Donald Trump accusing Tehran of downing a helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian shares may drift lower on Wednesday as a recovery in global chipmaking stocks fizzled out, hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal faded and investors shifted focus to upcoming U.S. CPI data for valuable insights into market expectations for future interest rates. Global markets are experiencing...
The Thai stock market on Tuesday wrote a finish to the two-day slide in which it had given up more than 30 points or 2 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,580-point plateau although it's likely to open under pressure again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The Japanese stock market is trading notably lower on Wednesday, reversing some of the sharp gains in the previous session, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling below the 65,000 mark, with weakness in index heavyweights, automakers and exporter stocks partially offset by gains in financial and technology stocks.
The Indonesia stock market on Tuesday ended the brutal four-day losing streak in which it had plummeted more than 850 points or 15 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just beneath the 5,750-point plateau although it may open under pressure again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the...
The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in five straight sessions, slumping almost 1,400 points or 5.9 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 24,560-point plateau and it's likely to see continued consolidation on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is...
Australian shares are trading modestly higher on Wednesday after opening in the red, snapping a three-session losing streak, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling well below the 8,750 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with a mixed performance across most sectors.
The China stock market on Tuesday snapped the three-day slide in which it had slumped more than 125 points or 3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sit just above the 4,010-point plateau although it may hand back those gains on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is negative...
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.