Japan's Indexes Extended Monthly Losses, Oil Rebounded as Middle East Tensions Flared

Japan's indexes extended losses amid persistent worries about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence trade. The yen retained its downward bias, as the BoJ lags in lifting rates amid rising inflationary pressures.

China Stocks Lacked Direction, PBoC Provided Month-End Liquidity Support

China's stocks lacked direction amid rising tensions in the Middle East and lingering concerns over the AI trade. The PBoC injected additional capital to avoid a liquidity crunch near the end of the month.

Japan's Indexes Extended 3-Week Sell Off Amid Asia-Wide Weakness

Japan's indexes fell as much as 4%, driven by heavy losses in semiconductor equipment makers. The yen traded at a new four-decade low as the currency continued to search for lower lows.

China's Indexes Tumbled as Chip Stocks Plunged Driven by AI Trade Worries

China's and Asian stock market indexes dropped sharply on Tuesday as semiconductor stocks extended their sell-off to the third consecutive week.

Japanese Yen Dropped to a New Four-Decade Low and Stocks Advanced

Japan's indexes advanced on Monday, and the yen dropped to a new four-decade low as crude oil prices fell 6% after the U.S. and Iran halted military exchanges.

China's Industrial Profit Growth Moderates In June, Oil Falls 6%

China's industrial profit in the first half rose at a solid pace, driven by resilient exports cushioning the impact of sluggish domestic demand.

Japan Inflation Accelerated in June and Reached 6-Month High, Nikkei 225 Dropped 3%

Japan's headline and core inflation accelerated in June from May as the government ended energy subsidies. Benchmark indexes closed mixed after volatile trading on Friday, as AI- and semiconductor-linked stocks led decliners.

China and Asia Indexes Trimmed Weekly Gains as U.S. Extended Temporary Tariffs

China's indexes trimmed their weekly advance after Friday's trading amid rising headwinds to international goods trade after the U.S. extended temporary tariffs.

Japan's Indexes Extended 2-Day Gains Amid Expectations of Robust Ai Infrastructure Spending

AI- and semiconductor-related stocks rebounded amid expectations that hyperscalers are likely to continue their elevated level of spending for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

China's Indexes Extended 2-Day Gains Amid Regulatory Intervention

China's benchmark indexes extended 2-day gains amid sustained buying in AI-related stocks by pension funds and insurance companies.

Japan's Trade Balance Swung to Deficit Driven by Higher Energy Costs

Japan's trade balance swung to a deficit in June as import growth surpassed exports. For the first six months of 2026, Japan recorded a trade deficit of $6.2 billion amid escalating costs of imported energy products.

Japan's Nikkei 225 Closed up 3% Driven by a Rally in AI and Semiconductor Stocks

Japan's indexes closed nearly 3% higher amid a rebound in semiconductor-linked stocks.

Chinese Insurance Companies and Investment Funds Step Up Purchases Under Beijing's Directive

China's regulators, state-controlled insurance companies, and investment funds stepped up efforts to stabilize markets and shore up investment confidence.

Indexes In Asia Struggled to Overcome Semiconductor Sector Sell-Off

Indexes in South Korea and Taiwan retained a downward bias amid concerns over the AI trade and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

China Stepped Up Regulatory Support to Revive Market Sentiment, PBoC Held LPR Rates at Record Lows

China's regulators stepped up efforts to shore up faltering investor confidence and stabilize the stock market amid a weakening economic growth outlook. The PBoC held rates steady for the 14th consecutive month in July.