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Asian shares rise on strong corporate profits and lower oil prices Asian markets showed resilience and optimism on Wednesday, following the lead of Wall Street, as major corporations like Verizon exceeded profit expectations for the summer season. This boost in corporate earnings has instilled hope that companies will finally show growth after a year of

Nikkei 225 & Hang Seng Fall: Rising US Yields, Lower Risk Appetite Asian stocks witnessed a pronounced downturn on Friday, largely influenced by global bond market dynamics that have steadily been weakening investors’ risk appetite. The situation is further exacerbated by mounting concerns over the escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. This geopolitical instability, coupled

Asian Stocks Inch Up Amid Geopolitical Risk, Anticipating Chinese GDP Asian markets took a positive turn on Tuesday, following the upward momentum in US equities. This recovery comes after a period of losses influenced by the unfolding events in the Middle East. However, the overall market sentiment remains delicate, primarily due to concerns about the

Treasuries and Stocks Rally on Fed Comments Financial markets witnessed a surge as Treasuries and Asian shares soared, driven by Federal Reserve comments that raised speculation about the central bank’s future actions. The two-year Treasury, sensitive to policy changes, experienced its most significant drop since August’s end. Simultaneously, the benchmark 10-year Treasury had its best

Asia Stocks Fall, Aussie Remains Down Hong Kong’s stock market faced a significant setback, plunging by as much as 3.4% upon reopening after a holiday, making it an underperformer compared to other regional indices. This decline contributed to the broader MSCI Asia Pacific Index hitting its lowest point since December of the previous year. Simultaneously,