Japan's Real Household Spending Declined for the Seventh Consecutive Month, Intervention Data In Focus

Japan's household spending, adjusted for inflation, declined for the seventh consecutive month in June. Japanese authorities confirmed a record single-day intervention of $40 billion on April 30.

China's Exports Growth Defies Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Headwinds

China's exports, imports, and trade surplus advanced in July. Shipments to the ASEAN region jumped 38%, to the European Union increased 16%, and to the U.S. expanded 17% from a year ago.

Japan Stock Rally Halted Amid AI Valuation and Yen Level Worries

Japan's indexes reversed gains of the previous session, and the yen resumed its slow decline. The weakness in tech stocks in overnight trading in New York weighed on the market sentiment in Tokyo.

China's Indexes Traded Down After AI-Trade Lost Momentum

China's indexes turned lower as investors took profits and reassessed valuations after a rally in AI-related stocks over the last two sessions.

Japan's Real Wage Growth Increased for Sixth Consecutive Month In June Driven by Higher Summer Bonuses

Japan's real wage growth increased for the sixth consecutive month in June, driven by record high summer bonuses at large export-driven firms.

China and Asian Markets Extended Weekly Gains Powered by AI Trade

Stock market indexes in China and Asia advanced, tracking gains in overnight trading in New York. Volatile crude oil prices extended 3-day losses as the U.S. and Iran paused military strikes.

US-Japan Yen Intervention May Prove to Be a Blip in the Longer-Term

The US-Japan joint 3-day currency market intervention may provide temporary support for the yen, but the longer-term downward trajectory is not likely to change.

China Indexes Lacked Momentum Ahead of International Trade and Inflation Updates

China's indexes diverged as investors prepared for the release of international trade data and inflation updates later in the week.

Yen Extended 3-Day Advance to 5% after Japan and U.S. Treasury Confirmed Joint Intervention

The Japanese yen extended its 3-day gains to 5% after the Finance Ministry and the U.S. Treasury conducted a joint market intervention.

China's Slowing Growth Momentum Spurs Policymakers and PBOC in Action

China's manufacturing activity indexes eased in July, according to a private survey, confirming broader economic headwinds as indicated by the official index on Friday.

Bank of Japan Held Rates Steady, Tokyo Region Inflation Accelerated In July

The Bank of Japan left its interest rates unrevised and lowered its estimate of annual inflation and lifted its economic growth outlook.

China's Politburo Provided Verbal Support to Capital Markets, Business Activities Growth Weakened In July

The Politburo meeting signaled its readiness to support investor confidence and resilient capital markets in a rare reference to troubled stock markets. China's business activities slowed down in July, confirming a weakening economic growth backdrop.

Japan' Nikkei 225 Index Rebounded, Advantest Corp In Focus After Results

Japan's indexes rebounded from losses in the previous two sessions, and the yen continued to weaken. Advantest Corp. soared 10% after the chip-testing equipment maker lifted its annual operating profit estimate by 35%.

China's Indexes Struggled Ahead of Politburo Meeting

China's stocks continued to wobble ahead of the Politburo meeting later in the week. Zhongji Innolight completed its nearly $7 billion listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Japan's Indexes Extended Monthly Losses, Oil Rebounded as Middle East Tensions Flared

Japan's indexes extended losses amid persistent worries about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence trade. The yen retained its downward bias, as the BoJ lags in lifting rates amid rising inflationary pressures.

China Stocks Lacked Direction, PBoC Provided Month-End Liquidity Support

China's stocks lacked direction amid rising tensions in the Middle East and lingering concerns over the AI trade. The PBoC injected additional capital to avoid a liquidity crunch near the end of the month.