Japan's Indexes Extended Weekly Gains Despite Worsening Yen's Outlook

Japan's yen continued to signal weakness amid worries of fiscal outlook, a persistent wide interest rate gap, and lagging Bank of Japan rate actions.

China's Indexes Extended Weekly Gains, BYD and Xiaomi June Deliveries Exceeded Expectations

China's benchmark indexes edged higher after a week of trading, but technology stocks remained offering headwinds for the second consecutive week. Xiaomi and BYD reported strong unit sales in June.

Japan's Indexes Dropped 2%, Yen Sank to New Four-Decade Low

Japan's indexes closed down and halted a 3-day rally, as investors questioned the recent rally in AI-related stocks and their extreme valuations.

China Indexes Closed Down Tracking Global Losses In Tech Stocks

China's indexes halted a 3-day market rally, tracking overnight losses in New York. Semiconductor sector stocks led decliners in Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Japan's 3-Day Rally Extended Advances as Semiconductor Equipment Makers Led Gainers

Japan's indexes extended their gains for the third consecutive session, tracking overnight tech-driven rallies in New York. Japan's benchmark indexes booked their best performance in the first half in six decades.

China Indexes Struggled to Rise Above Flatline

China's factory activity index eased to a three-month low in June according to a private survey, which includes a larger sample of mid-sized companies.

Japan's Jobless Rate Held Steady and Industrial Production Logged Modest Gain In May

Japan's industrial production rose less-than-expected in May as tensions in the Middle East continued to pose risks to energy costs and supply chains.

Global AI Surge Supported China's Factory Activity Expansion In June

The official measure of China's factory activities expanded in June, driven by the sustained increase in high-tech exports.

Japan's Retail Sales Growth Accelerated, Toyota's Global Sales Dropped In May

Japan's indexes turned lower following renewed hostilities in the Middle East and increased uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's retail sales growth accelerated in May and increased at the fastest pace since November 2023.

China Indexes Edged Higher Overlooking Escalating Tensions In Middle East

China's benchmark indexes edged higher, overlooking escalating tensions in the Middle East and threatening resumption of commercial shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan Stocks Fall On Tech Losses, Tokyo Inflation Stays Below BoJ's Target Rate

Japan's indexes plunged in Friday's trading and extended weekly losses amid growing concerns over AI-related sector valuations. The Tokyo area's inflation stayed below the central bank's target rate for the fifth consecutive month in June.

China's Indexes Register Sharp Losses Amid Global AI Rout

China's indexes plunged nearly 2% amid an Asia-wide sell-off as investors turned wary of frothy valuations and leveraged tech positions.

Nikkei 225 Surged to Record High Driven By Rebound In AI-Related Stocks and Easing Oil Prices

Japan's benchmark indexes rebounded, driven by a surge in AI-related stocks following Micron Technology's quarterly results and outlook.

China's Indexes Diverged In Cautious Trading, Oil Approached Pre-War Levels

The People's Bank of China announced its plans to introduce an overnight reverse repo operation, improving short-term liquidity and interbank borrowing costs.

Japan's Indexes Extended 3-Day Losses Tracking Global Weakness In AI Stocks

China's shipments of rare-earth materials to Japan dropped to a one-year low in May amid rising political tensions between the two largest economies in Asia.