Indian shares opened lower on Friday, extending losses for a third straight session as oil prices extended their surge on rising U.S.-Iran tensions and Infosys issued a weak revenue forecast. Brent crude prices climbed toward $106 barrel, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session amid signs...
The Australian stock market is extending its early losses in mid-market moves on Friday, adding to the losses in the previous three sessions, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling to near the 8,750 level, with weakness in mining, financial and technology stocks partially offset by gains in energy stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Friday, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight, as hopes for a speedy resolution to the Middle East war faded after Tehran vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the port blockades by the US remain, raising concerns of surging crude oil prices and long-term inflation. Asian markets ended mostly lower on Thursday.
Indian shares look set to open lower on Friday, extending losses from the previous two sessions as the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed and peace negotiations dragged on. U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is not rushing to resolve the conflict with Iran, describing Iran's...
The Thai Stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking more than 20 points or 1.5 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,460-point plateau and it may take further damage again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft on...
The Japanese market is trading modestly higher on Friday, reversing some of the losses in the previous session, despite the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving up to near the 59,350 level, with gains in index heavyweights and technology stocks partially offset by weakness in automakers, exporters and financial stocks.
The Indonesia stock market has moved lower in four straight sessions, slumping more than 250 points or 3.4 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just beneath the 7,380-point plateau and it's likely to open under pressure again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Hong Kong stock market has finished lower in consecutive trading days, dropping more than 575 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 25,915-point plateau and it's got another weak lead for Friday's trade. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft...
The China stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had picked up more than 55 points or 1.3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 4,090-point plateau and it's tipped to open under water again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Australian stock market is trading modestly lower on Friday, following the losses in the previous two sessions, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,800 level, with weakness in financial and technology stocks partially offset by gains in energy stocks.
The Taiwan stock market on Thursday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had surged almost 1,125 points or 3 percent to a fresh record closing high. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 37,710-point plateau and the losses may accelerate on Friday. The global forecast for the...
The Singapore stock market has tracked lower in consecutive trading days, slumping almost 60 points or 1.2 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 4,950-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Malaysia stock market bounced higher again on Thursday, one day after ending the four-day winning streak in which it had rallied almost 40 points or 2.4 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,720-point plateau although it may head south again on Friday. The global...
The Japan stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had spiked almost 1,100 points or 1.8 percent to a fresh record closing high. The Nikkei now sits just above the 59,140-point plateau and it may see continued selling pressure on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The South Korea stock market has moved higher in four straight sessions, surging almost 290 points or 4.4 percent on its way to a fresh record closing high. The KOSPI now sits just above the 6,475-point plateau although investors are likely to lock in gains on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.