Global AI Surge Supported China's Factory Activity Expansion In June

The official measure of China's factory activities expanded in June, driven by the sustained increase in high-tech exports.

Japan's Retail Sales Growth Accelerated, Toyota's Global Sales Dropped In May

Japan's indexes turned lower following renewed hostilities in the Middle East and increased uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's retail sales growth accelerated in May and increased at the fastest pace since November 2023.

China Indexes Edged Higher Overlooking Escalating Tensions In Middle East

China's benchmark indexes edged higher, overlooking escalating tensions in the Middle East and threatening resumption of commercial shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan Stocks Fall On Tech Losses, Tokyo Inflation Stays Below BoJ's Target Rate

Japan's indexes plunged in Friday's trading and extended weekly losses amid growing concerns over AI-related sector valuations. The Tokyo area's inflation stayed below the central bank's target rate for the fifth consecutive month in June.

China's Indexes Register Sharp Losses Amid Global AI Rout

China's indexes plunged nearly 2% amid an Asia-wide sell-off as investors turned wary of frothy valuations and leveraged tech positions.

Nikkei 225 Surged to Record High Driven By Rebound In AI-Related Stocks and Easing Oil Prices

Japan's benchmark indexes rebounded, driven by a surge in AI-related stocks following Micron Technology's quarterly results and outlook.

China's Indexes Diverged In Cautious Trading, Oil Approached Pre-War Levels

The People's Bank of China announced its plans to introduce an overnight reverse repo operation, improving short-term liquidity and interbank borrowing costs.

Japan's Indexes Extended 3-Day Losses Tracking Global Weakness In AI Stocks

China's shipments of rare-earth materials to Japan dropped to a one-year low in May amid rising political tensions between the two largest economies in Asia.

China's Rare-Earth Squeeze Raises Tensions with Japan

China's benchmark indexes struggled to rise above the flatline, and China's rare earth minerals shipments to Japan dropped to a one-year low.

Japan's Nikkei 225 Plunged 3%, June's Factory Activities Expanded

Japan's benchmark indexes plunged as much as 3% amid a weakness in semiconductor- and AI-related stocks. Japan's manufacturing activities expanded at a faster pace in June, partly driven by a faster rise in new orders.

China's indexes Closed Down In Lackluster Trading, Knowledge Atlas In Focus

Benchmark indexes in China eased, reflecting market weakness in overnight trading in New York. Knowledge Atlas, the parent company of Zhipu AI, soared after the release of the new AI model.

Japan's Indexes Closed at New Record Highs, Yen Sank Closer to a Four-Decade Low

Japan's indexes closed at new record highs, driven by a rally in domestic semiconductor and equipment firms, which are viewed as key beneficiaries of the ongoing global AI infrastructure investment boom.

PBoC Held Prime Rates Amid Clouded Economic Growth Outlook

The People's Bank of China held loan prime rates steady for the thirteenth month in a row amid a weakening economic growth backdrop and lingering tensions in the Middle East.

Fuel Subsidies Keep Japan's Inflation In Check In May

Japan's overall and core inflation stayed below the target rate of 2% in May as the decline in energy and electricity prices moderated amid the ending of government subsidies.

Japan's Indexes Soared 2% and Four-Decade Low Yen-Level Triggers Intervention Risk

Japan's indexes extended this week's gains and traded at new record highs amid optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Financial services providers and semiconductor equipment makers led gainers.