Market Report - Asia
Asia report: Markets fall as Trump confirms tariff start date
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region declined sharply on Friday after US president Donald Trump confirmed that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would take effect next week.
Asia report: Markets mixed on Trump's latest tariff threats
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed Wall Street’s overnight gains alongside renewed tariff threats from US president Donald Trump.
Asia report: Hang Seng surges on mixed day for region
Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed performances on Wednesday, as Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surged after the city pledged to become an artificial intelligence hub.
Asia report: Markets fall as US tariff concerns swirl
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Tuesday, tracking losses on Wall Street as investor sentiment weakened following renewed tariff threats from US president Donald Trump.
Asia report: Most markets fall on back of Wall Street weakness
Asia-Pacific markets largely closed lower on Monday, weighed down by investor concerns over persistent inflation and a slowing US economy.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan inflation heats up again
Asian markets saw mixed trading on Friday, with Hong Kong stocks surging to a three-year high while Australia and New Zealand underperformed.
Asia report: Markets fall on Trump tariff threats, PBoC holds rates
Asia-Pacific markets declined on Thursday as investor sentiment weakened amid concerns over potential US tariffs and expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates elevated for longer.
Asia report: Markets mixed on RBNZ rate cut, Japan trade deficit
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors reacted to US president Donald Trump’s proposal of 25% tariffs on automotive, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports, while New Zealand’s central bank cut interest rates as expected.
Asia report: Markets mixed as RBA finally cuts interest rates
Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors assessed comments from Chinese president Xi Jinping, who reiterated support for the private sector and encouraged businesses to showcase their strengths.
Asia report: Most markets rise as Japan growth tops forecasts
Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Monday as investors assessed Japan’s stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter economic growth while preparing for upcoming central bank decisions across the region.
Asia report: Most markets rise as Trump announces reciprocal tariffs
Asia-Pacific markets ended Friday mostly higher as investors assessed the potential impact of a new reciprocal tariffs plan signed by US president Donald Trump.
Asia report: Markets mixed after US inflation comes in hot
Asia-Pacific markets finished in a mixed but mostly higher state on Thursday, with diverging from Wall Street’s decline after a hotter-than-expected US inflation report dampened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Asia report: Markets rise as traders assess US tariffs, Fed comments
Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Wednesday as investors weighed the potential impact of US president Donald Trump's latest tariff measures, and monitored signals from the Federal Reserve on monetary policy.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Aussie economic sentiment remains soft
Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Tuesday as investors evaluated the impact of US president Donald Trump’s decision to introduce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Asia report: Markets mixed after Trump's steel tariff surprise
Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed trading on Monday as investors remained cautious over the prospect of new US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Asia report: China, Hong Kong rise on mixed day for region
Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Friday as investors reacted to India’s interest rate decision and Japan’s latest household spending data.
Asia report: Markets rebound from recent weakness
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Thursday, rebounding from recent volatility despite lacklustre earnings from major US technology firms.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China returns from long holiday
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest developments in US-China trade tensions and reacted to Wall Street’s overnight gains.
Asia report: Markets bounce back from Trump tariff sell-off
Asia-Pacific markets advanced on Tuesday as investor sentiment improved following Donald Trump’s decision to pause tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month.
Asia report: Markets slide in response to Trump tariffs
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Monday as investors reacted to US president Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.