Japan and Asia Markets Rebounded Amid Potential Easing of Tensions In Middle East

Japan's benchmark indexes rebounded on speculation that energy product shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could resume sooner than previously expected.

China's Trade Surplus Soared In Jan-Feb Period, Stocks Rebounded

China's stocks rebounded, reflecting Asia-wide gains after crude oil prices plunged. China's trade surplus in the Jan-Feb period soared, driven by a rise in exports to the ASEAN region, the European Union, Latin America, and Africa.

Japan's Indexes Plunged 6% as Crude Oil Prices Spiked On Widening Crisis In Middle East

Japan's benchmark indexes plunged as energy prices soared following the escalation of the war in the Middle East.

China and Asia Indexes Plunged as Oil Prices Crossed $115

Benchmark indexes in China and Asia plunged after key oil producers in the Middle East curtailed oil production and Israel struck Iran's oil infrastructure over the weekend.

Expectations of Supportive Policy Measures Lifted China Indexes, JD.com Repots Quarterly Loss

China's benchmark indexes trimmed weekly losses, and policymakers continued to debate measures to improve economic strength and military modernization.

Japan Indexes Recovered Led by Global Tech Rebound and BoJ Governor Comments

Japan's indexes recovered from losses earlier in the week, and the central bank chief signaled interest rates may remain unchanged for a prolonged period of time.

China Indexes Attempted to Rebound Amid as Policymakers Set Growth Targets

China indexes rebounded, tracking gains in overnight trading in New York. The uncertainty surrounding the wider conflict in the Middle East capped the gains.

Japan's Indexes Extended Weekly Losses to 10% as U.S.-Iran Conflict Drags On

Japan's indexes extended this week's losses to 10% as the U.S.-Iran conflict drags on. Markets in Asia plunged between 2% and 8% following the surge in crude oil and natural gas prices.

Market Sell-off Deepens in China and Asia as Military Strikes In the Middle East Intensifies

The surging oil and natural gas prices drove down market indexes in China and Asia for the third day in a row.

Japan's Benchmark Indexes Dropped 3%, Jobless Rate Advanced to a Five-Month High

Japan's benchmark indexes plunged nearly 3% as fears of accelerating global inflation and crude oil supply disruptions gripped investor sentiment.

China Markets Lacked Direction US-Iran War Engulfs Eleven Nations

Benchmark indexes in China and Asia continued to trade sideways as the war in the Middle East widened to eleven countries.

China and Hong Kong Indexes Faced Selling Pressure After Tensions Flared Up In the Middle East

Benchmark indexes in mainland China recovered from the morning sell-off, but they dropped more than 2% in Hong Kong. The intense military confrontation in the Middle East could spread to more nations as the U.S. and Israel keep up with missile attacks.

Japan's Indexes Extended Weekly Gains to 3%

Japan's benchmark indexes extended weekly gains to over 3% amid rising expectations of a slower increase in interest rates in the current year.

China Indexes Turned Lower In February as AI Euphoria Turns to Scare

China's indexes struggled in February amid a global sell-off in tech stocks as investors recalibrated investment returns expectations from artificial infrastructure and potential AI-driven disruptions to business models in several industries.

China Markets Erased Early Gains On Thursday, HK Exchanges Reported Record Annual Profit

Benchmark indexes in Hong Kong and China lacked momentum amid a lack of market-moving news. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing reported record annual profit for the second year in a row.