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.

Japan's Indexes Extended 3-Week Sell Off Amid Asia-Wide Weakness

Japan's indexes fell as much as 4%, driven by heavy losses in semiconductor equipment makers. The yen traded at a new four-decade low as the currency continued to search for lower lows.

China's Indexes Tumbled as Chip Stocks Plunged Driven by AI Trade Worries

China's and Asian stock market indexes dropped sharply on Tuesday as semiconductor stocks extended their sell-off to the third consecutive week.

Japanese Yen Dropped to a New Four-Decade Low and Stocks Advanced

Japan's indexes advanced on Monday, and the yen dropped to a new four-decade low as crude oil prices fell 6% after the U.S. and Iran halted military exchanges.

China's Industrial Profit Growth Moderates In June, Oil Falls 6%

China's industrial profit in the first half rose at a solid pace, driven by resilient exports cushioning the impact of sluggish domestic demand.

Japan Inflation Accelerated in June and Reached 6-Month High, Nikkei 225 Dropped 3%

Japan's headline and core inflation accelerated in June from May as the government ended energy subsidies. Benchmark indexes closed mixed after volatile trading on Friday, as AI- and semiconductor-linked stocks led decliners.

China and Asia Indexes Trimmed Weekly Gains as U.S. Extended Temporary Tariffs

China's indexes trimmed their weekly advance after Friday's trading amid rising headwinds to international goods trade after the U.S. extended temporary tariffs.

Japan's Indexes Extended 2-Day Gains Amid Expectations of Robust Ai Infrastructure Spending

AI- and semiconductor-related stocks rebounded amid expectations that hyperscalers are likely to continue their elevated level of spending for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

China's Indexes Extended 2-Day Gains Amid Regulatory Intervention

China's benchmark indexes extended 2-day gains amid sustained buying in AI-related stocks by pension funds and insurance companies.

Japan's Trade Balance Swung to Deficit Driven by Higher Energy Costs

Japan's trade balance swung to a deficit in June as import growth surpassed exports. For the first six months of 2026, Japan recorded a trade deficit of $6.2 billion amid escalating costs of imported energy products.

Japan's Nikkei 225 Closed up 3% Driven by a Rally in AI and Semiconductor Stocks

Japan's indexes closed nearly 3% higher amid a rebound in semiconductor-linked stocks.