Tensions in the Red Sea have pushed oil prices higher while China Evergrande’s downfall caused a ripple not a shockwave
Tokyo’s ‘overheating’ benchmark cooled again while China stocks were mixed with traders waiting on more details about Beijing’s policy support measures
Beijing’s stimulus efforts changed the mood on China’s trading floors but Tokyo’s Nikkei was flat again amid overheating fears
The recent narrative flipped on Tuesday with Tokyo’s mini-slide continuing while China’s markets were lifted by pledges of support from Beijing
Investor optimism remained brittle on Tuesday with China’s economy stuck in the doldrums and Tokyo’s bourse showing signs of overheating
Asia’s major stock indexes couldn’t have seen a more different start to the week with Tokyo’s rally continuing while China’s markets suffered
Tokyo’s benchmark went close to a 34-year peak but China’s markets wobbled as hopes of significant stimulus from Beijing faded
China’s stock indexes saw a rollercoaster day, diving to five-year lows before bouncing back while Tokyo traders were in cautious mood after their record run
China’s post-Covid struggles continued with below-target growth and falling home prices deepening the gloom around the world’s No2 economy
Investor mood was downbeat as the long wait for rate cuts looked set to roll on and China’s struggles continued while Trump’s possible return also promised volatility
China’s central bank sprang a surprise but it wasn’t enough to lift its markets while in stark contrast Tokyo’s benchmark soared to another three-decade high
Japan’s benchmark continued its 2024 charge reaching another 34-year peak while China’s woes weighed elsewhere