Asian Market Commentary

Indian shares ended Wednesday's session notably higher as banking concerns continued to ease and Adani Group stocks rebounded from recent string of losses after a clarification on pledged shares. Recent worries over a possible banking crisis continued to ease after top U.S. regulators expressed confidence...

Asian stocks ended Wednesday's session on a mixed note as rising Treasury yields offset easing concerns over the banking sector. Chinese shares fluctuated before ending slightly lower. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.2 percent to 3,240.06. Hong Kong markets led regional gains after...

Indian shares opened a tad higher on Wednesday, tracking mixed cues from global markets. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 129 points, or 0.2 percent, at 57,743 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index was up 44 points, or 0.3 percent, at 16,996. Adani Enterprises climbed 1.4 percent...

Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Wednesday, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, as the mood was cautious with traders awaiting further updates on the health of the banking sector, and looking ahead to some crucial economic data for direction. Commodity-linked stocks were the major gainers amid a spike in commodity prices.

The Japanese stock market is notably higher on Wednesday, extending the gains in the previous two sessions, with the Nikkei 225 moving above the 27,600 level, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains across most sectors, led by commodity-linked stocks amid a spite in commodity prices.

Indian shares are seen opening on a flat note Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues and ahead of a market holiday Thursday on account of Sri Ram Navami. Volatility is not ruled out ahead of F&O expiry. Benchmark indexes Sensex and Nifty fluctuated before ending marginally lower on Tuesday while the...

The Thai stock market has tracked higher in consecutive trading days, advancing more than 15 points or 1 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now rests just above the 1,605-point plateau although it may be stuck in neutral on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is...

The Australian stock market is slightly higher on Wednesday after being in the red most of the morning session, extending the gains in the previous two sessions, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 staying above the 7,000 mark, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, with data released showing monthly CPI inflation easing for the second straight month to eight-month low.

The Indonesia stock market bounced higher again on Tuesday, one day after snapping the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up almost 150 points or 2.2 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 6,760-point plateau although it's expected to open under pressure again on Wednesday. The...

The Hong Kong stock market on Tuesday halted the two-day slide in which it had stumbled almost 500 points or 2.5 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 19,785-point plateau although it's expected to see renewed selling pressure on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...

The China stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, sinking more than 40 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,245-point plateau and it may extend its losing streak on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is flat...

The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking more than 210 points or 1.4 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 15,700-point plateau and it may take further damage on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is flat to...

The Singapore stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, gathering more than 40 points or 1.3 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 3,255-point plateau although the rally may stall on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is flat to lower...

The Malaysia stock market on Tuesday ended the three-day slide in which it had slipped more than 15 points or 1 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just beneath the 1,410-point plateau although it may tick lower again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is flat...

The South Korea stock market on Tuesday halted the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than 15 points or 0.6 percent. The KOSPI now rests just beneath the 2,435-point plateau although it may hand back some of those gains on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is flat to lower...