Nikkei 225 Average Down 5% and KOSPI Dropped 6% Amid Global Rout In Tech Stocks

Japan's indexes plunged 4%, reflecting a sharp sell-off on Wall Street in Friday's trading amid renewed worries of higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates. Benchmark indexes in South Korea dropped 7% amid a global rout in tech stocks.

China's Indexes Traded Down Tracking Friday's Wall Street Losses

Asian and Chinese indexes turned sharply lower in Monday's trading as the global tech rout deepened.

Japan's Real Wage Growth Streak Extended to Fourth Month In April, Nikkei 225 Declined 1%

Japan's real wages rose for the fourth consecutive month in April, marking the longest positive streak since 2021.

Renewed Tensions in the Middle East Dragged Down China's Indexes

Renewed tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on trading sentiment in China, and AI-linked stocks rebounded.

Japan's Benchmark Indexes Extended Record-High Streak June

Japan's indexes extended their rally to new record highs, powered by investor enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence-related ecosystem.

China's Semiconductor Stocks Moved Higher Despite Broader Market Weakness

China's indexes moved in opposite directions, and AI- and semiconductor-linked stocks extended the previous week's gains despite valuation worries.

Japan's Indexes Dropped 1% Amid Uncertainty Over Strait of Hormuz Reopening

Japan's indexes pulled back from record highs, as investors turned cautious amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace process and prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

China and Hong Kong Indexes Regained Upward Bias Overlooking Hormuz Tensions

China's indexes overcame morning doldrums, as artificial intelligence-linked stocks extended two monthlong market rally.

Japan's Tech-Driven Rally Lifted Indexes to New Highs, Capital Spending Stalled In First Quarter

Japanese companies' spending on plant and equipment stalled in the first quarter, after rising in the previous four consecutive quarters.

China's Manufacturing Growth Remained Strong In May

China's business activity surveys in May confirmed twin headwinds, but the growth in orders for private businesses showed continued strength in demand for Chinese manufactured products.

Japan's Economic Updates Confirmed Resilient Conditions

Japan's retail sales rose at a faster pace in April, supported by the stimulus package boosting demand. Tokyo-area core consumer price inflation eased in April and stayed below the BoJ's target rate of 2%.

China's Indexes Delivered Mixed Performance In May

China's indexes delivered mixed performance in May, as investors navigated sharp swings driven by the continued strength in technology stocks and uncertainties linked to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan's Indexes Struggled to Maintain Momentum Amid Weakness In Tech Stocks and Inflation Worries

Japan's benchmark indexes bounced around the flatline, and investors held out for higher highs in AI-linked stocks. Uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz contributed to market anxiety.

Tech Pullback and Hormuz Uncertainties Weighed on China's Indexes

China's indexes faced headwinds amid uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a pullback in AI- and semiconductor-linked stocks.

Japan's Indexes Hit New Intraday Highs Amid AI Enthusiasm

Japan's indexes erased morning gains, and investors continued to pour fresh capital into AI- and semiconductor-linked companies.