Shanghai and Hong Kong Stock Market Indexes Diverge

Market indexes in Shanghai and Hong Kong diverged based on differing interest rate expectations. Electric vehicle makers, banks, and property developers were among the most active stocks on two exchanges. 

China's Economy Expanded 5.3% In the First Quarter, Retail Sales and Industrial Production Struggled

China's economic growth in the first quarter surpassed market expectations, but retail sales, industrial output, and the jobless rate highlighted a fragile and uneven economic recovery. 

China Stocks Face Headwinds Ahead of Tuesday's Economic Releases

Market indexes in Hong Kong and Shanghai faced selling pressure on the worries of a wider war in the Middle East after Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israel. 

China's March Exports and Imports Drop Amid Weak Domestic and International Demand

Collectively, countries in the Belt and Road Initiative form the largest trading partner with China, as China's international trade increase crossed 10 trillion yuan for the first time in the first quarter. 

Japan Stocks Rebound, Yen Drifts to a New 34-year Low

Stock market averages in Tokyo extended weekly gains, and the Japanese government bond yield advanced. The yen drifted to a new 34-year low on the worry that the interest rate differential between the U.S. and Japan may not shrink in 2024. 

Japan Stocks Decline After Hot U.S. CPI Report, Yen-Tumble Raises Fresh Intervention Risks

Market indexes in Japan declined, tracking losses in New York after U.S. inflation accelerated for the third month in a row. The yen drifted to a new 34-year low after investors pared back U.S. rate-cut expectations in 2024.

China Stocks Extend Losses as the Yuan Approaches Record Low

Market indexes in China dropped after the yuan approached record lows, worries of a deepening malaise in the property market, and weak exports in March. 

Persistent Demand Weakness Drags Consumer Price Inflation In China

China's consumer price index barely rose in March after the demand was pulled in the previous month because of the Lunar New Year holidays. Consumers have also been in savings mode after the protracted property slum and the worry of job security. 

China Car Sales Rise Amid Intense Competition, Exports Soar 39% to Record High

China's passenger car sales in March rose at a slower pace amid intense price competition, cheaper new vehicles, and surging global exports of electric vehicles. Auto industry profit margins nearly halved in nine years.

Japan's Producer Price Inflation Holds Steady, Hong Kong Stocks Approach 4-week High

Japan's producer price inflation slowed on an annual basis but held steady from the previous month in March. China's passenger vehicle sales rose amid intense price competition and cheaper new vehicle introductions.

China Indexes Fall After Consumer Price Inflation Weakens

Stocks in Shanghai declined after the latest inflation showed persistent demand weakness. The Hang Seng index fell more than 1% after U.S. rate-cut hopes were dented following the rise in U.S. inflation for the third month in a row. 

Asian Markets Advance, China's Inflation and International Trade Data In Spotlight

Benchmark indexes in Japan, India, Hong Kong, and Australia advanced as investors looked beyond rate jitters and focused on the upcoming earnings season.

Asian Markets Trade Higher, China Indexes Ease Ahead of Inflation Data

Benchmark indexes in Japan, India, South Korea, and Australia traded higher, tracking Friday's advance on Wall Street. China indexes struggled amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Gold traded at a new high after China increased its holding for the 17th month in a row.

Nikkei 225 Extends Weekly Losses, Hong Kong Stocks Trade Volatile After U.S. Rate-cut Enthusiasm Wanes

Asian markets closed generally down following sharp losses in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. The yen struggled to hold against the U.S. dollar after the recent move by the BOJ failed to impress currency traders.

Asian Markets Trade Lower, Taiwan Struck by Strongest Quake in 25 Years

Asian markets declined after investors pared back rate cut optimism following a string of strong positive economic data in the U.S. Higher commodity and crude oil prices also weighed on market sentiment. Taiwan was struck with the strongest earthquake in 25 years.