China Seeks Wider Use of Yuan In International Transactions

China announced new measures to increase the use of yuan in international trade and plans to improve domestic money market liquidity.

Japan's Exports Soared In May and Trade Balance Swung to Deficit

Japan's export growth accelerated in May, but the trade balance swung to a deficit for the first time in four months amid a surge in the cost of imported energy products.

China's Weak Economic Data Kept Market Enthusiasm In Check

China's benchmark indexes struggled to gain traction for the second consecutive session following weak retail sales data and lingering property market woes.

Bank of Japan Lifted Short-Term Policy Rate to a Three-Decade High

The Bank of Japan lifted its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.0%, a three-decade high, as policymakers struggled to contain the energy shock from fueling broader inflation.

China's Weak Retail Sales and Property Sector Data Confirmed Domestic Imbalances

The lingering weakness in the property market weighed on the overall economy and household demand growth.

Japan's Indexes Soared After the U.S. President Claimed Peace Deal with Iran

Japan's indexes surged 5%, and crude oil prices plunged over optimism that commercial shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could resume as early as next month.

China's indexes Advanced On U.S.-Iran Deal Optimism

China's indexes advanced and participated in an Asia-wide rally following optimism over a possible U.S.-Iran deal.

Japan's Indexes Rebounded Tracking Wall Street Gains, Yen Hovered at Intervention Level

Japan's industrial production inched higher from the previous month in April. Benchmark indexes in Tokyo advanced amid hopes of a longer-lasting peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.

China and Hong Kong Indexes Extended Weekly Advance

China's indexes soared on Friday and extended their weekly advance amid optimism that the U.S. and Iran are likely to strike a lasting peace agreement, paving the way for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.

Japan's Indexes Hovered Near 3-Week Lows, Yen-Level Raised Intervention Prospects

Japan's indexes rebounded from sharp losses in early trading and halted a three-day decline ahead of the Bank of Japan's possible rate actions next week.

China's Indexes Meandered Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

China's benchmark indexes struggled to advance amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Japan's PPI Accelerated to Three-Year High in May, Nikkei 225 Dropped 2%

Japan's indexes dropped between 1% and 2% amid renewed hostilities in the Middle East. Producer price inflation in May accelerated to a three-year high.

China's PPI Edged Higher and CPI Held Steady In May

China's inflation reports confirmed building pressures at the wholesale level amid surging global energy prices linked to the prolonged tensions in the Middle East.

Japan's Indexes Rebounded Following Global Recovery In Semiconductor Stocks

Japan's indexes recovered from Monday's losses, and AI- and semiconductor-related stocks rebounded from a three-day decline.

China's Exports Soared to Record High In May, Trade Surplus Widened

China's exports, imports, and trade surplus expanded in May, overcoming elevated energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty because of the war in Iran.