Japan and India Indexes Trade Lower, Hong Kong Stocks Rebound

Benchmark indexes in Tokyo and Mumbai and the yen drifted to a new 35-year low. The Hang Seng index rebounded from morning losses, but property developers were among the leading decliners.

Japan Unexpectedly Slips Into Recession; India's Current Account Deficit Shrinks

Japan's economy contracted in the fourth quarter after the weakness in private consumption and weak government spending overcame the strength in international trade. India's current account deficit is set to shrink further in the current fiscal year.

Tech Rally Drives Tokyo Indexes Higher 2%, India Stocks Rebound After Inflation Weakened

Benchmark indexes in Japan jumped 2% after investors returned from a three-day holiday. India indexes rebounded from morning weakness, and consumer price inflation eased in January.

Exports to Lift Q3 GDP Growth In Japan, India Stocks Struggle

Market indexes in India looked down, and investors prepared for a busy week of earnings and economic releases. Markets in Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore are closed for public holidays.

Nikkei at New 34-year High, Hong Kong Stocks Extend Losses Ahead of Lunar New Year Holidays

Hong Kong stocks extended losses to the third day ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. The Nikkei index closed at a new 34-year high amid a surge in tech stocks. India indexes turned lower on mixed corporate earnings.

China Deflation Risks Rise, India Holds Rates Steady

Japan's current account rose less than expected in December. China's producer price and consumer price inflation fell in January, extending a multi-month decline in a row. The Reserve Bank of India held its key lending rate steady.

China Intervention Lifts Shanghai Indexes, Australia Holds Rates Steady

The Reserve Bank of Australia held its key lending rate steady and reiterated its commitment to lower inflation to its target rate over the next two years. The Chinese sovereign wealth fund stepped up purchases of Chinese stocks to stabilize financial markets.

Earnings Drive Asian Markets Trading, KDDI Launches Tender Offer to take Lawson Private

Lawson agreed to go private and accepted the tender offer from KDDI. GS Yuasa reported better-than-expected financial results. Yum China announced stock repurchase plan. Britannia Industries net plunged.

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.