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ASIA/PACIFIC Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday amid rising Middle East tensions and investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s economic projections on growth and inflation. U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff stance also added to market uncertainty. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.25% as the Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.5%, in line with expectations. China’s Shanghai Composite Index ended

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian markets climbed on Tuesday, driven by renewed optimism over China’s economy following Beijing’s latest stimulus measures. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index led the region, rising 2.29%, while China’s CSI 300 gained 0.27%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed 1.20% higher ahead of the Bank of Japan’s two-day policy meeting, where the central bank is expected to keep interest rates at 0.5%. Meanwhile,

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian markets mostly climbed on Monday after China’s State Council unveiled a “special action plan” aimed at boosting domestic consumption. According to Xinhua, authorities will soon provide details on measures to stabilize stock and real estate markets, raise wages, and boost the nation’s birth rate. In response, the Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.2%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index gained

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian markets ended the week on a positive note, with Chinese stocks reaching a three-month high and leading regional gains. The Shanghai Composite Index surged 1.8%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 2.12%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 0.7%, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.5%, driven by strong performances in mining stocks. EUROPE European markets closed sharply higher, buoyed by optimism

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian markets closed lower on Thursday despite softer U.S. inflation data strengthening expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Investor sentiment remained cautious amid escalating trade tensions after Canada and the EU swiftly retaliated against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, prompting President Trump to vow countermeasures. In Australia, equities ended in negative territory as Morgan Stanley downgraded its rating

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious amid trade concerns and central bank signals. Shanghai Composite was down 0.2%, Hang Seng in Hong Kong lost 0.8%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was flat as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda described recent increases in bond yields as a natural response to future rate hike expectations. Meanwhile, Japan’s wholesale inflation

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by growing concerns that the U.S. economy may be heading into a recession. Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 0.6%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dropped 0.9%, hitting a seven-month closing low as financials, technology, and healthcare stocks led the declines. EUROPE European markets finished sharply lower, with many indices falling to multi-week lows as trade tensions

ASIA/PACIFIC Monday saw Asian equities navigate a complex landscape of economic headwinds. Persistent worries about tariffs, coupled with increasing anxieties over a potential U.S. recession, weighed on sentiment. China’s deepening deflationary pressures, highlighted by a February consumer price index drop of 0.7%, further unsettled markets. Japan’s Nikkei 225 bucked the trend, gaining ground. However, Chinese indices, including the Shanghai Composite and Hang

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian stocks declined on Friday as investors navigated geopolitical risks and uncertainty over U.S. trade policy. Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 0.6%, as China’s export growth slowed to 2.3% annually (Jan-Feb), compared to 10.7% in December. Australia’s stock market hit a six-month low, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares tumbling 3.3%, dragging the financial

ASIA/PACIFIC Asian stocks advanced on Thursday, driven by renewed optimism after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a one-month exemption for automakers from newly imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The move raised hopes for further negotiations and eased trade concerns. China’s Shanghai Composite Index jumped 1.2%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index surged 3.3% while Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose 0.77%. Australia’s stock