The Japanese stock market has tracked to the upside in three consecutive sessions, climbing more than 5,000 points or 8 percent in that span. Now at a record closing high, the Nikkei 225 sits just above the 69,300-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The South Korea stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, advancing almost 830 points or 10 percent along the way. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 8,550-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, even though they've...
Indian shares rose sharply on Monday, the rupee and government bonds got a lift, and oil prices plunged more than 5 percent to hit three-month lows after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a tentative peace deal with Iran, helping ease investor concerns about inflationary pressures and the potential...
Asian stocks surged on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a tentative peace deal with Iran, helping ease investor concerns about inflationary pressures and lessening the need for interest-rate hikes. A signing ceremony is set for Friday in Switzerland following weeks of mixed messaging...
Indian shares were sharply higher in early trade on Monday after the United States and Iran agreed to a deal aimed at halting the Middle East conflict, sending bond yields and oil prices tumbling. It was said that the text of the memorandum would be released following a signing ceremony in Switzerland...
Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region are up sharply on Monday with investors cheering the news about Iran and the U.S. signing a peace deal to end the crisis in the Middle East. The preliminary framework includes halting the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian shares look set to open on a buoyant note on Monday after the United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war, lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz that affects roughly one-fifth of global oil shipment. The dollar weakened,...
The Thai stock market has finished higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 30 points or 2 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,590-point plateau and it's got a solid lead for Monday's trade. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Indonesia stock market bounced higher again on Friday, one day after ending the two-day jump in which it had rallied more than 560 points or 10 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 6,000-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Monday. The global forecast...
The Hong Kong stock market on Friday wrote a finish to the seven-day losing streak in which it had tumbled almost 1,700 points or 7.2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 24,720-point plateau and it's expected to add to its winnings on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The China stock market on Friday ended the two-day slide in which it had dipped more than a dozen points or 0.3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sit just above the 4,030-point plateau and it's looking at continued support again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Taiwan stock market on Friday ended the two-day slide in which it had slumped more than 1,550 points or 3.5 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 44,170-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 70 points or 1.4 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 5,025-point plateau and it's expected to extend its gains on Monday, The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Malaysia stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, collecting almost 10 points or 0.6 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,680-point plateau and it's tipped to open to the upside again on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Japanese stock market has tracked to the upside in two consecutive sessions, climbing more than 1,850 points or 2.9 percent in that span. The Nikkei 225 sits just above the 66,000-point plateau and it may add to its winnings on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic...
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.