Positive Earnings and Weaker Yen Drive Nikkei Higher, China Stocks Struggled to Rebound

The advance in the Nikkei index in Tokyo was supported by positive earnings and the persistent weakness of the yen. China indexes were under pressure after regulatory warnings fell short of specific steps. India indexes trended higher in volatile trading.

South Korea Exports Surged, China Private Manufacturing Survey Shows Expansion

South Korea's exports rose. In January, shipments to eight of its nine major markets rebounded. China's factory activities expanded in January, according to a private survey, contradicting the official survey.

Travel Stocks Power Tokyo Rally, China Domestic EV Sales Surge

Market indexes in Japan, India, Australia, and South Korea advanced and extended weekly gains following positive earnings from domestic corporations.

China's Factory Activities Shrank for the Fourth Month, Japan's Retail Sales and Industrial Output Advanced

Japan's retail sales and industrial output rose less than expected in December. China's factory activities shrank for the fourth month in a row but service sector expanded. The Hang Seng index extended monthly losses.

Foreign Investors Prefer Japan and India to China, BYD Earnings Soar

Market indexes in Japan and India advanced and dropped in China as foreign investors continued to shift their allocations in Asia. Japan's jobless rate eased in December. China-based BYD, the largest EV maker, reported a surge in annual profit but missed expectations.

Nikkei Advanced 1%, Hong Kong Court Ordered China Evergrande Liquidation

A broad rally lifted benchmark indexes in Tokyo ahead of a raft of economic data later in the week. The Chinese securities regulator banned lending against restricted stocks of companies listed on the mainland. A Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of the troubled property developer, China Evergrande.

Tech Weakness and Growth Worries Hobble Stocks In China and Japan

A weakness in tech stocks in Asia-wide trading dragged market indexes in Tokyo, China, and Korea. Moreover, worries about weakening long-term growth prospects in China also pressured stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

China Stocks Ride Higher On Stimulus Hopes, Tesla Suppliers and EV Makers Turn Lower In Asia

Stocks advanced for the third day in a row in China on hopes that the government is preparing to announce targeted stimulus measures soon. GDP growth in South Korea slowed after rebounding in the previous two years. Tesla suppliers across Asia fell after the electric vehicle maker estimated a decline in 2024 sales volume.

Japan Records Third Consecutive Annual Trade Deficit, Alibaba Insiders Increase Stake

Japan reported its third consecutive annual trade deficit. Market indexes in China rebounded after securities regulator offered verbal support to stabilize financial markets.

Bank of Japan Holds Rates, China Stocks Rebound After Talks of Support Measures

China stocks rebounded after Premier Li Qiang sought strong measures to support the stock market but fell short of offering specific steps. The Bank of Japan held its interest rates as widely anticipated, prompting the government to take measures to support the weakening yen.

Asia: Nikkei Tracks U.S. Stocks Higher, Hang Seng Extends 2024 Losses to 10%

The Nikkei index retained an upward bias amid hopes of the Bank of Japan keeping ultra-loose monetary policy intact. Foreign investors stepped up their sales in Hong Kong. Indian markets advanced after banks reported positive results.

India Movers: CEAT, CanFin Homes, Ganesh Housing, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Kotak Mahindra, Reliance Industries

Reliance Industries reported weaker-than-expected quarterly results, and weak crude oil prices weighed heavily on the performance. Hindustan Lever said quarterly sales rose marginally amid weak demand growth in rural markets.

Persistent Selling by Foreign Investors Push China Stocks Down, Indexes in Japan and India Advance

Markets in China resumed their downward slide and extended losses to the fifth year in a row amid persistent selling by foreign investors. Annual inflation in Japan declined in December, and the yen edged lower.

China Indexes Halt 4-day Slide, Core Machine Orders In Japan Decline

Market indexes struggled to advance in China on the ongoing economic challenges. India is looking to ramp up its foreign direct investment over the next few years. Indexes In Japan struggled amid mixed trading.

Nifty and Sensex Extend Losses, Governor Das Pushes Back Against Monetary Policy Pivot

Stocks in Mumbai traded down for the second day in a row amid elevated tensions in the Middle East and mixed quarterly results.