Indian shares ended higher for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday amid the easing of geopolitical tensions in West Asia and ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision under Chair Kevin Warsh later in the day. The rupee touching a six-week high and falling Brent crude prices to around $78...
Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision under Chairman Kevin Warsh later in the day and Friday's signing of the U.S.-Iran interim peace agreement. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Switzerland is likely to pave the way for a...
Indian shares were modestly higher in cautious trade on Wednesday as investors sought more clarity on the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal and awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision later in the day. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 245 points, or 0.3 percent, at 77,054 while the broader...
The Australian stock market is swinging to notable gains in mid-market moves on Wednesday after opening in the red, extending the gains in the previous three sessions, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 moving above the 8,950 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains across most sectors led by in gold miners and technology stocks. Energy stocks are the only weak spot.
Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Wednesday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders are now optimistic about the inking of a peace deal between the US and Iran on Friday to end the Middle East war and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, traders also cautiously await the interest rate decision by the US Fed later in the day.
Indian shares may open higher on Wednesday as a continued fall in oil prices helped ease worries about inflation and the outlook for interest rates. That said, investors remain cautious over the U.S.-Iran peace deal due to lack of clarity over the specifics of the deal that will be formally signed...
The Thai stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, giving up almost 5 points or 0.3 percent in that span. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,590-point plateau and it may take further damage on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with...
The Japanese stock market is trading notably higher on Wednesday after opening in the red, extending the gains in the previous three sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving above the 68,700 level to near all-time highs, with gains in exporters and financial stocks partially offset by weakness in automaker stocks.
Ahead of Tuesday's holiday for the Islamic New Year, the Indonesia stock market had jumped higher in back-to-back sessions, rallying more than 370 points or 6 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now sits just above the 6,250-point plateau although it's likely to open under pressure on...
The Hong Kong stock market on Tuesday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had gained almost 600 points or 2.4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 24,500-point plateau and it may extend its losses on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit...
Australian shares are trading modestly lower on Wednesday, snapping a three-session winning streak, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling to near the 8,900 level, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with weakness in energy and technology stocks partially offset by gains in gold miners and financial stocks.
The China stock market on Tuesday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had jumped almost 110 points or 2.7 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sit just above the 4,090-point plateau and it's looking at another soft start again on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is...
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, jumping almost 2,700 points or 5.9 percent in that span. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 45,800-point plateau although it's likely to see consolidation on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Singapore stock market has finished higher in four straight sessions, collecting almost 160 points or 3.2 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 5,110-point plateau although it may be stuck in neutral on Wednesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft,...
The Japanese stock market has tracked to the upside in four consecutive sessions, climbing more than 5,100 points or 8.1 percent in that span. Now at a record closing high, the Nikkei 225 sits just above the 69,400-point plateau although it may run out of steam on Wednesday. The global forecast for...
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.