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 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 markets will be influenced by economic indicators, policy steps, and diplomatic signals from China, as well as reacting to the Jackson Hole speeches, purchasing managers index reports, GDP data, and inflation figures throughout the week, with investors desperate for signs of economic improvement as China's industrial profits continue to slump and authorities take measures to stimulate the capital market.
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors anticipate China's August factory activity data, with the country's manufacturing sector expected to contract for the fifth consecutive month, while US stocks gain due to positive economic data and revised GDP growth figures.
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 wrapped up a mixed August with robust weekly gains as renewed risk appetite was fueled by actions taken by Beijing to shore up the economy, while China will begin the week assessing the damage from Typhoon Saola.
Asian stock markets rise on the belief that the Federal Reserve has finished raising U.S. interest rates and hopes that policy stimulus from Beijing will stabilize the Chinese economy, while trading remains thin due to a U.S. holiday.
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.
Asia-Pacific equity markets finished mixed, with Australia's ASX All Ordinaries and South Korea's KOSPI falling, while Taiwan's TAIEX and Hong Kong's Hang Seng declined slightly; European markets are flat to lower, and U.S. equity futures point to a lower open.
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 stock markets are starting to turn positive despite selling off shares in Chinese property developers and remaining unconvinced by efforts to revive activity in the mainland real estate market.
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 markets are expected to finish the week strong due to positive movements in the U.S. and Europe, although the release of economic data from China may dampen the mood, as it includes indicators such as house prices, fixed asset investment, and unemployment. The Chinese government is aiming to support the economy, but doubts remain about reaching the 5% GDP growth target and trade relations with the West continue to deteriorate. However, if investors continue with the bullish momentum from Thursday, these concerns may be temporarily set aside.
Risk appetite remains high in the market as Asian markets follow the rally in Wall Street; China's policy support measures, strong business activity data, and positive IPO of Arm contribute to the optimistic market sentiment.
Asian shares open cautiously as central bank meetings, including the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan, loom; oil prices near 10-month highs and the US dollar remains strong.
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 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.
Asian equities trade lower as cautious sentiment persists due to lingering fears over China's property market crisis, while a dovish stance from the Bank of Japan boosts Japanese stocks; investors are awaiting economic data from Japan and the US.
Emerging markets experienced a volatile quarter with China's struggling economy, rising oil prices, and increasing US yields causing the worst stock decline in a year, leading to concerns about the outlook for the last quarter of 2023.
Asian markets may be boosted by positive sentiment following a deal to prevent a U.S. government shutdown, but mixed Chinese data and a struggling economy may put a dampener on gains; central bank decisions and inflation data will also be watched closely this week.
Asian equities trade higher amid light volume due to holidays in China and India, with investors digesting economic data and awaiting US PMI data later in the day.
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.
Asia-Pacific markets are expected to have a positive start to the week, with Chinese markets returning from a week-long holiday and investors watching inflation readings and trade data from China and India, as well as a monetary policy decision from Singapore's central bank. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 is up after a five-day losing streak, while futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index point to a stronger open. However, the outbreak of war between Israel and Palestine has affected stock futures and led to higher oil prices. There is also an increased likelihood of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by the end of the year, causing utilities stocks to sink as investors find short-term Treasuries more attractive.
Asian markets are poised for a positive start as they take cues from Wall Street's performance, spurred by the dovish remarks made by Federal Reserve officials on interest rates.
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 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.
Most Asian stocks continue to decline due to weak business activity in Japan and Australia, although Chinese markets rebounded as a state-run fund started buying equities; sentiment remains weak due to concerns over the Israel-Hamas war.
Investor sentiment in Asian markets is expected to be positive following the release of upbeat U.S. economic data, with Australian consumer inflation being the only significant local data to impact trading.
Asian equities are expected to have a mixed open following solid earnings from big tech stocks on Wall Street, with US share futures advancing and the Nasdaq 100 gaining in the Asian session after falling on Thursday.
Asian markets face challenges and uncertainty as ominous signals from US trading and Japanese economic data create a backdrop of potential volatility ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting next week.
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