PBoC Tightened Yuan-Dollar Rate, Midea Group Plans to Raise $2.2 Billion

China's indexes trimmed weekly gains, and investors held out for higher highs amid earnings optimism and overlooking the fragile ceasefire in the Persian Gulf.

Japan's Indexes Closed at New Record Highs, Nikkei 225 Jumped 5%

Japan's benchmark indexes reached new record highs in the post-holiday session amid optimism about artificial intelligence infrastructure investment.

Tech-Powered Rebound Lifted Indexes In Mainland China and Hong Kong

China's benchmark indexes advanced, led by technology stocks, amid hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East, and a decline in oil prices boosted market sentiment.

Japanese Yen Rebounded 3% After a Joint intervention

Japan's indexes hovered near a flatline after a choppy week of trading, and the yen rebounded as much as 3% following a joint intervention by the authorities.

China Stocks Lacked Direction Amid Global Stagflation Worries

Stocks in China meandered, and investors reacted to corporate results. However, market sentiment was subdued amid worries of a prolonged shutdown in the Persian Gulf.

Bank of Japan Held Rates Steady, Jobless Rate Edged Higher In March

Japan's benchmark indexes declined 1% from record highs set in the previous session. The Bank of Japan held its short-term rate unrevised, and March's jobless rate inched higher.

Prolonged Hormuz Worries Dampen Mood In China and Hong Kong Trading

China's indexes meandered amid worries that a prolonged supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is likely to stoke global inflation and slow economic growth.

China's Indexes Advanced On Monday, Industrial Profit Growth Accelerated In March

China's industrial profit growth accelerated in March, driven by a sustained demand for advanced equipment and semiconductors for AI-related data centers.

Higher Energy Prices Accelerated March's Inflation In Japan

Japan's annual core inflation accelerated in March, driven by higher energy prices.

Higher Energy and Raw Material Prices Ripple Through Global Supply Chain, Eoptolink Technology In Focus

China's benchmark indexes faced headwinds, and exporters passed on higher energy and raw materials prices to international customers.

Persian Gulf Tensions Keep Japan’s Stocks Under Pressure

Japan’s indexes lost ground amid a growing realization that the regional conflict in the Persian Gulf is likely to persist longer than previously estimated, despite contrary claims by the U.S. president.

Persistent Uncertainty Over Hormuz Shipments Dragged Down China Markets

Stocks in China and Asia edged lower amid persistent geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf. Crude oil and natural gas prices advanced 1%, and gold and silver prices declined 2%.

China and Hong Kong Stocks Under Pressure Amid Hormuz Uncertainty

China's benchmark indexes turned lower amid a lack of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan's Indexes Traded Higher Amid Escalating Tensions in the Persian Gulf

Japan's indexes extended gains of the previous week, and crude oil prices rose amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

PBoC Held Benchmark Rates Steady, Stocks Advanced In Shanghai and HK

The People's Bank of China held its loan prime rates steady at record lows for the eleventh month in a row.