Indian shares ended notably higher on Friday amid growing optimism over a potential deal to end the Iran war. Crude oil prices fell more than 2 percent today and the dollar headed for its second weekly loss after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, fueling optimism on the prospect of...
Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Friday, snapping a three-day rally as investors sought more clarity regarding further developments in a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal ahead of the expiry of a two-week truce next week. The dollar headed for its second weekly loss, reflecting improving appetite for...
Indian shares fluctuated in early trade on Friday as investors awaited clarity on U.S.-Iran peace talks. Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, fueling optimism on the prospect of a long-term peace deal in the Middle East. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 97 points, or 0.1 percent,...
The Australian stock market is trimming its early losses in mid-market moves on Friday, following the losses in the previous session, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling below the 8,950 level, with weakness in gold miners and financial stocks partially offset by gains in energy and technology stocks.
Asian stock markets are trading mostly lower on Friday, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders remain cautiously optimistic on hopes for an end to hostilities in the Middle East. Concerns remain about the fragility of any settlement as Tehran seems to be adamant with their nuclear program. Asian markets ended mostly higher on Thursday.
Indian shares are seen opening on a cautious note on Friday amid high levels of investor fatigue related to the war in the Gulf region. Technology stocks could be in focus after Netflix beat profit estimates for the first quarter but missed with its outlook for Q2. Wipro, HDFC Life, Alok Industries...
The Thai Stock market on Thursday ended the four-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 50 points or 3.4 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just beneath the 1,490-point plateau although it's expected see renewed upward movement on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The Indonesia stock market has finished lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking more than 70 points or 0.9 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,620-point plateau although it's likely to rebound on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Japanese market is trading significantly lower on Friday, snapping a three-session winning streak, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling below the 59,050 level, with weakness in financial stocks and a mixed performance in most other sectors.
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in three consecutive trading days, collecting almost 750 points or 3 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now rests just beneath the 26,400-point plateau and it may see additional support on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The China stock market has moved higher in five straight sessions, collecting almost 90 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 4,055-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously...
The Australian stock market is trading modestly lower on Friday, following the losses in the previous session, despite the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,950 level, with weakness in gold miners and financial stocks partially offset by gains in energy and technology stocks.
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in eight straight sessions, rallying almost 4,600 points or 13.7 percent in that span. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 37,130-point plateau and it's tipped to at least open higher on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is...
The Singapore stock market on Thursday ended the two-day wining streak in which it had improved almost 40 points or 0.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 5,010-point plateau although it may rebound on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic...
The Malaysia stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last seven trading days since the end of the four-day losing streak in which it had dropped more than 30 points or 2 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,680-point plateau although...
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.