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.

Weak Growth Drags Down China Stocks, and Prospects of a Wider Middle East War Overhangs Asian Markets

The Chinese economy expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in the fourth quarter, and retail sales in December fell short of expectations, but industrial output accelerated in the month.

Sensex and Nifty Drop 1% After Iran Attacks Pakistan

Mumbai stocks faced heavy selling pressure after Iran stepped up attacks in neighboring countries, including Pakistan. The prospect of a wider war in the Middle East kept investors on the sidelines as quarterly results rolled in.

Asian Markets Turn Lower Ahead of China GDP and Retail Sales Data

Asian markets continued to slide amid rising supply chain disruptions linked to growing violence in the Red Sea and ongoing economic growth uncertainties. China is scheduled to release its GDP and retail sales data on Wednesday.

Asian Markets Advance, Property Woes Drag China Indexes, DPP Wins Taiwan Presidential Election

Stock markets in Asia traded higher, and investors focused on domestic corporate results as the earnings season kicked off. The ruling party won the presidential election on Saturday in Taiwan but lost its majority in the governing council.

Nikkei Trades at a New 34-year High; China Inflation Declines in the Third Consecutive Month

Stocks continue to march higher in Tokyo, and the yen edged lower on the expectation that the Bank of Japan will maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy for the foreseeable future. China's consumer prices edged lower, and the international trade surplus expanded in December.

Nikkei Jumps to a 34-year High; China Stocks Struggle Near Lows

Stocks in Japan advanced in a broad rally after the yen dropped on the hopes that the Bank of Japan would continue its ultra-loose monetary policy. The Bank of Korea held its interest rate steady for the eighth time in a row.

China Stocks Extend Losses, Suzuki to Double Capacity In India

Nominal wages adjusted for inflation continued to drift lower in Japan. Suzuki plans to double its automobile production capacity in India. The Hang Seng index extended losses to the seventh day in a row, and China cranked up cross-strait tensions ahead of the Taiwan elections.