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Inflation Cool-Down Sparks Tech-Led Rally Across Asia and US Markets
markets12 days ago

Inflation Cool-Down Sparks Tech-Led Rally Across Asia and US Markets

Asian equities rose for a fourth straight week as US inflation cooled, boosting bets the Federal Reserve will hold rates next month. MSCI Asia Pacific climbed about 0.3%, led by Korea’s Kospi where Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix extended weekly gains above 14%. In the US, the S&P 500 hit an all-time high and the Nasdaq 100 rose as tech shares rebound, supported by easing inflation and fading hawkish fears. Treasuries held gains with the two-year yield near 4.15%, and markets priced in roughly a 35% chance of a September rate hike.

Asia’s chip rout deepens as SK Hynix slides on weak results
business28 days ago

Asia’s chip rout deepens as SK Hynix slides on weak results

Asian tech stocks extended their sell-off as semiconductor names led declines after another weak U.S. session, with SK Hynix down more than 15% after missing estimates despite record quarterly profit and Samsung Electronics falling over 8% (LG Innotek and Seoul Semiconductor also slid). The move reflects ongoing deleveraging in Korea and softer sentiment toward global tech stocks, though some investors see value at lower prices. In the U.S., Nvidia opened lower but finished roughly flat, while Intel fell ~6% and AMD ~8%; memory makers Micron and Seagate also dropped. SoftBank slid about 10% as an AI proxy weighs on sentiment, with Taiwan’s TSMC and regional indices broadly weaker.

Asian Markets Climb as Gold and Silver Reach All-Time Highs on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
financial-markets8 months ago

Asian Markets Climb as Gold and Silver Reach All-Time Highs on Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Asian stocks reached six-week highs and precious metals surged, especially silver hitting $80 per ounce, amid expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next year, which also pressured the dollar. Gold and silver experienced significant gains, with gold on track for its best year since 1979, driven by rate-cut bets and safe-haven demand. Stock markets across Asia posted strong gains, with South Korea's Kospi leading, while the yen strengthened slightly amid mixed signals from the Bank of Japan. Investors are focused on upcoming Fed minutes to gauge future rate moves.

Asian Markets Mixed Amid Holiday Trading and Record Gold Prices
markets8 months ago

Asian Markets Mixed Amid Holiday Trading and Record Gold Prices

Asian stocks are set for a muted open during holiday trading, with markets rallying on optimism about economic growth and corporate earnings, while gold and silver hit record highs amid geopolitical tensions and dollar weakness. The global markets continue to show resilience with positive momentum in equities, commodities, and currencies, despite holiday closures and mixed economic signals.

Asian Markets Rise as BOJ Hikes Rates to 30-Year High
markets8 months ago

Asian Markets Rise as BOJ Hikes Rates to 30-Year High

Asian shares rose following US CPI data showing slower inflation, supporting expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Japan’s 10-year bond yields hit multi-decade highs after the BOJ raised rates, while the yen weakened. Commodities like platinum gained, and US Treasury yields increased slightly. The market sentiment remains cautious but optimistic about rate cuts and economic growth.

Asian Markets Decline Ahead of US Jobs Data and Central Bank Meetings
markets8 months ago

Asian Markets Decline Ahead of US Jobs Data and Central Bank Meetings

Asian stocks declined ahead of key US jobs data, with markets showing risk-off sentiment as investors await economic indicators that could influence interest rate policies. US and European markets fell, and tech stocks, especially AI-related firms, faced pressure amid a broader rotation out of technology shares. The upcoming US jobs report and other economic data are expected to significantly impact market directions in the near term.

Asian Markets Hit Record High Amid Trade Deal Optimism
business10 months ago

Asian Markets Hit Record High Amid Trade Deal Optimism

Asian stocks reached record highs on optimism over a potential US-China trade deal, with major indices like Nikkei crossing 50,000 and MSCI Asia-Pacific hitting a peak, amid hopes of easing trade tensions and upcoming central bank meetings. Investors are also focused on US megacap earnings and global economic signals, while safe-haven assets like gold declined.