Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Reach 16-Year High After Ueda Comments

The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds advanced to a sixteen-year high after BOJ Governor Ueda reiterated the central bank's commitment to keep raising rates if economic projections are met.

China Indexes Fluctuate In Tight Trading Range Amid Weak Market Sentiment

Benchmark indexes in mainland-China and Hong Kong traded in a tight range, and investors lacked urgency amid elevated trade and geopolitical uncertainties.

China Markets Drop Amid Profit Taking, BYD and Xiaomi In Focus

Benchmark indexes in China and Hong Kong continued to slide amid valuation worries. Xiaomi Corp. completed its secondary offering. BYD and BYD Electronics reported strong financial results.

Japan Indexes Extend Losses to Third Consecutive Session, Manufacturing Index Extends Contraction to Ninth Month

Japan's weakness in manufacturing activities overshadowed the private sector activities in March. Stock market indexes edged lower for the third consecutive day in a row.

China and Kong Kong Indexes Struggle Ahead of Next Round of U.S. Tariffs

Benchmark indexes in China and Hong Kong lacked direction after falling sharply in the previous week, and investors are bracing for the next round of U.S. tariffs.

Japan's Inflation Eases from 2-Year High but Stays Elevated, Nikkei 225 Extends Weekly Gains

Benchmark indexes in Japan logged positive returns in a holiday-shortened week of trading. Consumer price inflation eased in February, but persistent skilled labor shortages and falling yen supported underlying inflation.

China and Hong Kong Indexes Trim Weekly Gains After Volatile and Down Week

China and Hong Kong indexes trimmed this year's gains after a week of choppy trading ahead of new U.S. tariffs and a lack of progress in reviving property market transactions.

China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady, Tencent Holdings and Ping An Insurance In Focus

The People's Bank of China held its loan prime rates steady, and investors shifted their focus to annual results from Ping An Insurance and Tencent Holdings.

Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Japan's Trade Balance Swings to Surplus

The Bank of Japan held its short-term interest rate steady and cited an uncertain trade outlook for the export-driven economy. Japan's exports rebounded in February as customers front-loaded ahead of a possible increase in trade tariffs.

China and Hong Kong Indexes Meander Ahead of Flood of Earnings

China investors prepared to review a flood of corporate results this week amid high expectations of earnings growth from leading companies including Ping An Insurance, Tencent Holdings, Geely Automotive, Longfor Group, ANTA Sports, and FILA Holdings.

Hang Seng Index Jumps to 3-Year High Amid Policy Support Promises and Positive Economic Data

China markets advanced for the second session in a row this week, and the Hang Seng index jumped to a three-year high amid hopes of easing of tensions between China and the U.S.

Japan Indexes Advance 1% After a Week of Turbulent Trading

Japan's benchmark indexes closed up 1% after a week of tumultuous trading amid escalating global trade tensions. The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds traded around 1.5%, the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.

Bargain Hunters Lift China and Hong Kong Stocks, AIA Reports Record Earnings In 2024

Bargain hunting supported the market advance in China and Hong Kong ahead of the policy announcements on Monday. The Hang Seng index erased weekly losses, and the mainland-focused index advanced nearly 2% in the week.

Expectations of Higher Rates In Japan Kept Tokyo Market Sentiment In Check

Benchmark indexes in Tokyo hovered near six-month lows as looming U.S. trade tariffs dampened investor sentiment. The yen retained an upward bias, and the yield on the 10-year Japanese bonds stayed at a 16-year high amid expectations of higher interest rates.

China Indexes Extended Losses to Fifth Consecutive Session, Two Sessions Failed to Shed More Light On Stimulus Measures

China indexes extended losses for the fifth consecutive session amid escalating trade tensions and constantly changing U.S. trade policy. The Two Sessions ended with a lack of a detailed plan to implement previously announced stimulus measures.