Tokyo Stocks Extended Weekly Gains, Japan's PPI Surged to Over 3-Year High In June

Japan's producer price inflation rose at the fastest pace over three years, as energy price inflation spread to a wider range of industries.

China Indexes Extended Weekly Gains Ahead of Key Economic Releases

China's indexes extended weekly gains amid a rebound in semiconductor-linked stocks. The DRAM maker CXMT inched closer to its stock listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Japan's Indexes Snapped Two-Day Losing Streak, Bain Sold Remaining Stake In Kioxia

Japan's benchmark indexes rebounded, tracking overnight gains in memory and chipmakers in New York. The yen hovered near a four-decade low.

China's Inflation Eased In May; PBoC Reiterated Accommodative Stance

China's consumer inflation eased in June, highlighting the weak demand growth outlook. The PBoC reiterated its willingness to provide liquidity needed to support the demand.

Nikkei and Kospi Extended Weekly Losses Amid Sell Off In Semi Stocks and Escalating Middle East Tensions

Volatile semiconductor equipment makers dampened broader averages in Tokyo for the second consecutive session, as investors questioned the durability of the elevated level of AI infrastructure investment.

A Rebound In Semiconductor Stocks Lifted China Indexes, Escalating Middle East Tensions Weighed

The rebound in semiconductor stocks in Shanghai and Hong Kong drove broader averages higher, halting a three-day slide.

Japan's Real Wages Advanced and Household Spending Eased In May

Japan's real wages rose for the fifth consecutive month in May, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to sustain its rate hike campaign.

China's Indexes Dropped to Multi-Month Lows as Tech Stocks Lose Momentum

China's technology stocks struggled to advance for the second consecutive day amid waning enthusiasm for the semiconductor sector.

Japan's Indexes Extended Weekly Gains Despite Worsening Yen's Outlook

Japan's yen continued to signal weakness amid worries of fiscal outlook, a persistent wide interest rate gap, and lagging Bank of Japan rate actions.

China's Indexes Extended Weekly Gains, BYD and Xiaomi June Deliveries Exceeded Expectations

China's benchmark indexes edged higher after a week of trading, but technology stocks remained offering headwinds for the second consecutive week. Xiaomi and BYD reported strong unit sales in June.

Japan's Indexes Dropped 2%, Yen Sank to New Four-Decade Low

Japan's indexes closed down and halted a 3-day rally, as investors questioned the recent rally in AI-related stocks and their extreme valuations.

China Indexes Closed Down Tracking Global Losses In Tech Stocks

China's indexes halted a 3-day market rally, tracking overnight losses in New York. Semiconductor sector stocks led decliners in Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Japan's 3-Day Rally Extended Advances as Semiconductor Equipment Makers Led Gainers

Japan's indexes extended their gains for the third consecutive session, tracking overnight tech-driven rallies in New York. Japan's benchmark indexes booked their best performance in the first half in six decades.

China Indexes Struggled to Rise Above Flatline

China's factory activity index eased to a three-month low in June according to a private survey, which includes a larger sample of mid-sized companies.

Japan's Jobless Rate Held Steady and Industrial Production Logged Modest Gain In May

Japan's industrial production rose less-than-expected in May as tensions in the Middle East continued to pose risks to energy costs and supply chains.