search
Asian markets
Trends
- 1Fed tightening: which Asian economies are most exposed?โผCOMMENTARY: Where will Fed tightening hit hardest in Asia?
A Reuters commentary examines where US Federal Reserve monetary tightening will hit hardest across Asia. As the Fed continues raising interest rates, attention is turning to which regional economies face the greatest strain from capital outflows, weaker currencies and higher borrowing costs. Analysts are weighing vulnerabilities such as current account deficits, external debt levels and dependence on dollar funding across Asian markets.
- 2Nikkei Rises 0.8% Led by Chip StocksโNikkei Rises 0.8%, Led by Chip-Related Stocks https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/nikkei-rises-0-8-led-by-chip-related-st
Japan's Nikkei stock index rose 0.8%, with semiconductor-related shares leading the gains. Chip stocks have been a key driver of Asian markets amid ongoing global demand for semiconductors tied to artificial intelligence. Traders are watching whether the technology rally can continue and what it signals for Japanese equities more broadly.
- 3
Asian share markets fell as oil prices and government bond yields rose, keeping investors cautious. Reuters reported the decline across the region, with rising energy costs and higher borrowing costs weighing on sentiment. Traders are watching whether the gains in oil and yields continue, since both can squeeze corporate margins and pressure valuations.
- 4
South Korean shares fell sharply, with the Seoul market dropping more than 2.5 percent as semiconductor stocks led losses. Chipmakers, a core driver of Korea's export-heavy economy, dragged the benchmark index down, and the slide is drawing attention amid ongoing concerns about the global semiconductor sector and its effect on Asian markets.
- 5JPMorgan Predicts Three Thai Rate Hikes in 2027โผJPMorgan Defies Consensus With Three Thai Rate Hikes in 2027
JPMorgan has issued a forecast that goes against market consensus, predicting the Bank of Thailand will raise interest rates three times in 2027. The call, reported by Bloomberg, stands out because most analysts expect Thai monetary policy to remain on hold or ease, making the bank's view a notable outlier among observers of Southeast Asian economies.
- 6Asian benchmarks trade mixed despite Wall Street's rallyโผAsian benchmarks are mixed despite Wall Street's rally finish last week
Asian stock benchmarks opened the week on a mixed note, even though Wall Street finished last week with a rally. Investors appear uncertain whether the momentum in US markets will carry over into Asian trading, with regional indices moving in different directions. Analysts are watching for fresh economic data and policy signals to set the direction for global markets this week.
- 7Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields RiseโผAsian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Continue to Rise
Asian equity markets fell as oil prices and bond yields continued climbing, raising concerns about inflation pressures and higher borrowing costs across the region. Investors weighed the impact of costlier energy on companies and consumers, while rising yields drew money away from stocks. Traders are watching whether central banks will respond with further policy tightening.
- 8
Asian semiconductor shares fell after OpenAI signalled a pause, renewing investor concerns that growth in the artificial intelligence sector may be slowing. Chipmakers across the region, which supply much of the hardware behind the AI boom, came under selling pressure as markets reassessed the durability of AI-driven demand and the outlook for the broader technology rally.
- 9Asia stocks slip as oil and yields rise, chipmakers hit by OpenAI pauseโAsia stocks slip as oil, yields rise; chipmakers hit by OpenAI pause
Asian equities declined as rising oil prices and government bond yields weighed on sentiment. Chipmakers came under additional pressure after news of a pause related to OpenAI, hurting semiconductor shares across the region. Investors are watching energy costs, interest rate expectations and developments around AI companies for direction.
- 10
Asian stock markets opened the week with a mixed performance as oil prices moved higher. Gains in some regional benchmarks were offset by declines elsewhere, with energy stocks supported by the rise in crude. Investors are weighing the impact of costlier oil on inflation and company earnings across the region.
- 11Asian stocks slip as oil climbs and bonds retreatโStocks slip in Asia as oil climbs, bonds retreat
Asian share markets opened lower as oil prices continued to climb, while bond prices retreated, pushing yields higher. Traders are weighing the inflationary impact of costlier energy against expectations for interest rates, with investors shifting out of fixed income and equities in response to the move in crude.
- 12Asian Stocks Cautious as Oil Prices Rise and Yields SurgeโStocks Cautious in Asia as Oil Prices Rise and Yields Surge
Asian stock markets traded cautiously as oil prices climbed and government bond yields surged, raising concerns about inflation pressures and tighter financial conditions. Rising energy costs combined with higher borrowing yields are weighing on investor sentiment across the region, prompting traders to adopt a wait-and-see stance on equities amid expectations of a more hawkish policy outlook.
- 13Southeast Asian oil field clears environmental hurdle toward final investment decisionโผSoutheast Asian oil field development clears key environmental hurdle to move toward FID
A Southeast Asian oil field development project has passed a key environmental assessment, allowing it to advance toward a final investment decision. The clearance removes a major regulatory obstacle for the offshore project, and industry observers will now be watching for the operators to confirm investment and move the field closer to production.
- 14
Japan's Nikkei index closed 0.8% higher, with chip-related stocks driving the advance. Semiconductor shares led the rally, lifting the benchmark index in a session watched closely by regional investors. The move follows ongoing attention to technology and semiconductor performance across Asian markets.
- 15Thai startup Amity picks Singapore as global expansion hubโThai tech startup Amity to use Singapore as a hub for its global expansion ambitions
Thai tech startup Amity says it will use Singapore as a base for its international growth plans. The company's expansion ambitions were highlighted by the Singapore Economic Development Board, which has been actively courting regional startups to set up operations in the city-state. The move underscores Singapore's role as a launchpad for Southeast Asian tech firms seeking global markets.