Japan's Indexes Soared 5% Amid Hopes of De-escalation of Tensions In the Middle East

Japan's indexes soared as much as 5% and participated in a global rally amid hopes of de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and resumption of the flow of energy products through the Strait of Hormuz.

China and Asian Markets Soared Amid Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Passage Optimism

China's benchmark indexes soared between 2% and 3% amid speculation that the U.S. is looking to end its latest bombing campaign targeting Iran.

Japan's Indexes Drop 3% On Monday as Crude Oil Prices Crossed $115

Japan's indexes extended the previous week's losses amid widening conflict in the Middle East and surging oil prices.

China Indexes Deepen 2026 Losses as Middle East Hostilities Widened

Benchmark indexes in China and Hong Kong traded down amid escalating and widening tensions in the Middle East as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels launch missile attacks.

China's Indexes Trimmed Weekly Losses, Meituan and Kuaishou In Focus After Results

China's benchmark indexes trimmed weekly losses over uncertainty related to oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan indexes Erase Early Gains Amid Resurgent Inflation Worries

Japan's indexes lost early gains amid growing skepticism about a ceasefire in the Middle East. Worries of a higher and longer inflation kept market enthusiasm in check.

China's Indexes Lost Momentum Amid Global Headwinds and Earnings Worries

Stocks in China reacted to the latest corporate results, and investors overlooked conflicting statements from the U.S. and Iran on efforts to end the war.

Japan Stocks Extended 2-Day Gains Amid Middle East Truce Hopes

Japan's indexes extended for the second consecutive day, and crude oil prices decreased.

China and Asian Markets Rebounded Amid Hopes of Receding Tensions in Middle East

Stocks in China struggled to advance, and crude oil prices edged lower amid reports that the U.S. is pursuing a diplomatic push and preparing for a ground invasion to end the latest conflict with Iran.

Tokyo Stock Bounce Dissipated After Crude Oil Prices Turned Higher

Stocks in Tokyo erased morning gains on Tuesday after crude oil prices resumed their advance.

China Indexes Rebounded Amid a Lull In Middle East Conflict

Stocks in China and Hong Kong rebounded amid hopes of receding tensions in the Middle East. However, gains were muted after crude and natural gas prices turned higher.

Middle East Tensions Weighed On Japan and Asian Markets

Japan's benchmark indexes extended the previous week's losses amid a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

China and Hong Kong Stocks Nosedived as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Benchmark indexes in China and Hong Kong extended the previous week's losses after tensions in the Middle East escalated, supporting the prospects of a prolonged war in the region.

China and Hong Kong Indexes Lacked Direction as Investors Weighed US-Israel War On Iran

China and Hong Kong indexes extended weekly losses, and stocky gyrated, tracking swings in energy markets.

Japan's Indexes Plunged 3%, BoJ Held Rates at Three-Decade Highs

Japan's benchmark indexes plunged 3%, the yen weakened to a multi-month low, and the Bank of Japan held its key reference rate at a three-decade high.