### Summary
Asian stocks were mixed as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's summer conference to determine if more interest rate hikes are necessary to deal with inflation.
### Facts
- 📉 Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks retreated, while Tokyo and Seoul stocks advanced.
- 📉 The Hang Seng in Hong Kong lost 1.1%.
- 📈 The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo advanced 0.6%.
- 📈 The Kospi in Seoul gained 0.6%.
- 📊 The S&P 500 index ended the week lower by 0.1%.
- 💵 Some investors are shifting money to bonds as higher interest rates make their payout bigger and less risky.
- 💹 Tech and other high-growth stocks are some of the biggest losers due to higher rates.
- 📉 Ross Stores jumped 5% after reporting stronger-than-expected results, while Estee Lauder fell 3.3% despite reporting stronger profit and revenue than expected.
- ⛽ Benchmark U.S. crude gained 73 cents to $81.39 per barrel, while Brent crude reached $85.55 per barrel.
- 💲 The dollar slightly edged up to 145.35 yen, while the euro rose to $1.0882.
(Source: AP News)
Asian stocks were mixed as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's summer conference for indications on inflation control and interest rate hikes, with investors warned of potential surprises.
Asian market sentiment is expected to be cautious and nervous due to the strength of the U.S. dollar, rising bond yields, tightening financial conditions, and concerns over China's economy.
Summary: U.S. markets end mixed with Nasdaq up over 1% due to the surge in technology stocks, Asian markets show positive gains with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 1.05%, and European markets are higher as the tech sector gains ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole gathering, while crude oil prices decrease slightly.
Asian markets are expected to follow the global trend of weakness in stocks, a buoyant dollar, elevated bond yields, and souring investor sentiment, with no major catalysts to change the current market condition.
Asian shares are mostly rising after Wall Street rallied to its best day since June after pressures from the bond market relaxed a bit.
Asian stocks sold off and the dollar reached an 11-week high against major peers as investors prepared for a potentially hawkish stance from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole meeting, with concerns about global growth and a firmer dollar weighing on crude oil.
Asian shares rally as China announces new measures to support its struggling markets, while investors remain cautious ahead of U.S. jobs and inflation data that could impact interest rates.
Global markets show mixed performance, with Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, and Australia experiencing modest gains, while the US markets closed higher fueled by optimism over a possible pause in interest-rate hikes, as oil prices extend gains and gold prices remain near three-week highs.
Shares in Asia are set to rise as US economic reports indicate slowing growth and the possibility of a more cautious approach by the Federal Reserve, with investors adopting a "bad news is good news" strategy.
Asian stocks may face a volatile session as investors monitor U.S. economic data, a second China manufacturing PMI reading, and the U.S. employment report, with any indication of central bank leaders approaching the end of tightening likely to generate risk appetite.
Asian stocks are poised for modest gains as traders consider US jobs data suggesting the Federal Reserve may be close to the end of its tightening cycle.
Asian stocks, particularly China shares, have continued to rally amid speculation that Beijing's small policy measures could result in significant stimulus, with expectations of a relaxation of property buyer restrictions; Japanese shares have also seen positive performance after data revealed record recurring profits in Q2, resulting in the Topix reaching a 33-year high; U.S. futures imply a high probability of no interest rate hike this month and suggest the tightening cycle may be over, while Treasuries sold off on Friday, leading to concerns over the budget deficit and potential difficulties in absorbing new debt.
Asian stocks are expected to open lower as traders focus on China's economic conditions and European shares fail to provide a strong lead, while oil and bond yields remain relatively high.
Asian markets are expected to open on a defensive note due to concerns over Chinese trade activity, rising US bond yields, high oil prices, and a selloff on Wall Street.
Asian equities face a cautious start to trading while the yen strengthens following potentially hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan governor, with futures for Australia slightly higher, US-listed Chinese stocks falling, and contracts for Japan showing a small gain.
Asian equity markets finished the day mixed, with Japan's Nikkei, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and Taiwan's TAIEX declining, while South Korea's KOSPI, Australia's ASX All Ordinaries, India's SENSEX, and China's Shanghai Composite closed higher; European markets are higher in midday trading and U.S. equity futures point to a positive open following an upgrade by Morgan Stanley of Tesla's shares.
Asian markets are expected to be on the defensive due to sagging stocks and rising oil prices, as investors await U.S. inflation figures that will impact the Fed's rate decision; China's real estate sector is seen as the most likely source of a global systemic credit event.
Asian stocks rise as US CPI data solidifies Federal Reserve pause bets, leading to a positive market sentiment and a weaker US Dollar.
Asian shares sink on worries about the Chinese property sector and Japanese investors sell chip stocks, while benchmark U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar remain high ahead of key central bank decisions.
Asian markets open with a decline, primarily driven by chip- and AI-related shares, while concerns about China's economy persist, disrupting the calm ahead of several central bank meetings this week.
Asian stocks struggle as surging oil prices contribute to inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates, while Brent crude futures remain high and 10-year US Treasury yields reach 16-year highs.
Asian markets begin the last week of the quarter battered by the surge in U.S. bond yields, with investors hoping for a rebound and closely watching the U.S. bond market.
Summary: Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday as concerns over China's property sector, the US government shutdown, and the ongoing strike by American autoworkers weighed on investor sentiment, while Tokyo's market advanced and oil prices edged higher.
Asian markets may be bolstered by Wall Street's performance, but concerns regarding the surging dollar, rising U.S. Treasury yields, and troubles in the Chinese property sector may dampen investor enthusiasm.
Asian shares slide to their lowest this year as concerns over higher U.S. interest rates and a wobbling yen keep traders on high alert.
Asia-Pacific equity markets finished mixed as Japan's Nikkei fell 1.54%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined 1.36%, and India's SENSEX closed 0.92% lower, while Australia's ASX All Ordinaries and China's Shanghai Composite were nearly flat, Taiwan's TAIEX rose 0.27%, and South Korea's markets were closed for the Chuseok Festivity; European markets were mostly flat to lower in midday trading, and US equity futures indicated a flat to mixed open as some Nasdaq 100 names faced pressure.
Asian markets are expected to open defensively following a volatile day in world markets, with a crushing selloff in U.S. Treasuries, political turmoil in Washington, and suspected currency market intervention from Japan.
Asian shares rise as oil prices decline, easing inflationary pressures and boosting market sentiment, with benchmarks in Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, and Hong Kong all advancing.
Asian shares rise as bond yields ease and oil prices dip, although markets are cautious due to violence in the Middle East, with European and US markets also looking set to open higher.
Asian shares open higher following Wall Street's lead after dovish comments on rates from Federal Reserve officials, while oil and gold climb on the fallout from Hamas' attack on Israel.
Asian markets are expected to start positively due to a slump in U.S. bond yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials signaling the end of interest rate hikes, despite concerns in China's property sector and other economic indicators.
Asian markets are expected to have a positive start on Wednesday, driven by a slump in U.S. bond yields and comments from Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic suggesting that the Federal Reserve has finished raising rates, easing concerns and boosting risk appetite.
Equity markets in Asia are expected to open higher after US shares extended their winning streak and investors focused on less hawkish comments from Federal Reserve speakers.
Asian shares rise as markets bet that U.S. rates have peaked after more dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials, while traders await the U.S. consumer inflation report for further monetary policy clues.
Asian shares slide on stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer prices, increasing the likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping rates higher for longer.
Asian markets are expected to open cautiously due to Wall Street's slide, oil's surge, escalating violence in the Middle East, and upcoming Chinese economic data including GDP figures for Q3.
Asian markets are expected to open cautiously due to Wall Street's decline, oil's surge, escalating violence in the Middle East, and upcoming Chinese economic data, including third-quarter GDP figures which will determine if Beijing's 2023 growth goal will be met.
Asian markets are expected to open cautiously due to Wall Street's decline, rising oil prices, escalating violence in the Middle East, and upcoming Chinese economic data, including third-quarter GDP figures.
Asian markets are expected to open cautiously due to Wall Street's decline, oil's surge, escalating violence in the Middle East, and upcoming Chinese economic data, including third-quarter GDP figures which will determine if Beijing's growth goal will be met.
Asian markets are expected to open higher as investors focus on U.S. economic and corporate factors, despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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