China and HK Stocks Turned Lower After U.S. Rate Decisions

The HKMA held its rate at 4%, tracking the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decisions and preserving the Hong Kong dollar's parity with the U.S. currency.

Tokyo Stocks Advanced as Middle East Worries Eased, Japan's Trade Surplus Shrank In February

Japan's international trade surplus shrank in February amid weakness in automobile and parts shipments to the U.S. and China.

China Markets Inched Higher and Crude Oil Prices Stabilized at 4-Year Highs

China's markets advanced as crude oil prices rebounded, despite lingering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Japan Investors Reacted to Strait of Hormuz Developments Ahead of BoJ Rate Decisions

Japan's defense and technology stocks led the gainers amid early signs of improving crude oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Tech Stocks Powered Rally In China Extended Broader Advance to Second Consecutive Day

China's benchmark indexes advanced for the second day in a row amid easing concerns over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

China's Economy Showed Resilience at Start of 2026, New Home Prices Extended Decline

China's generally positive economic data painted a positive picture for the start of 2026 as retail sales, industrial production, and overall fixed-asset investment advanced in the first two months.

Japan's Indexes Extended Losses Amid Broad Sell-Off Driven by Resurgent Inflation Worries

Japan's benchmark indexes trimmed weekly gains for the second consecutive session amid worries of resurgent inflation driven by imported energy products.

China's Indexes Trimmed Weekly Gains, Crude Oil Prices Hovered Near Multi-Year Highs

China's indexes trimmed weekly gains to 2%, crude oil prices soared to multi-year highs, and tensions in the Middle East are likely to remain elevated in the weeks ahead.

China Markets Lose Momentum After Crude Oil Prices Reversed Course and Approached $100

The resurgent crude oil prices dampened market sentiment in China and Asia.

China Indexes Lacked Direction Amid Ongoing Middle East Uncertainties

China's indexes lacked direction amid an uncertain geopolitical outlook and ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East.

Japan and Asia Markets Rebounded Amid Potential Easing of Tensions In Middle East

Japan's benchmark indexes rebounded on speculation that energy product shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could resume sooner than previously expected.

China's Trade Surplus Soared In Jan-Feb Period, Stocks Rebounded

China's stocks rebounded, reflecting Asia-wide gains after crude oil prices plunged. China's trade surplus in the Jan-Feb period soared, driven by a rise in exports to the ASEAN region, the European Union, Latin America, and Africa.

Japan's Indexes Plunged 6% as Crude Oil Prices Spiked On Widening Crisis In Middle East

Japan's benchmark indexes plunged as energy prices soared following the escalation of the war in the Middle East.

China and Asia Indexes Plunged as Oil Prices Crossed $115

Benchmark indexes in China and Asia plunged after key oil producers in the Middle East curtailed oil production and Israel struck Iran's oil infrastructure over the weekend.

Expectations of Supportive Policy Measures Lifted China Indexes, JD.com Repots Quarterly Loss

China's benchmark indexes trimmed weekly losses, and policymakers continued to debate measures to improve economic strength and military modernization.