Renewed tensions between the United States and Russia have resurfaced following an incident involving an oil tanker, sparking market concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Washington's move, associated with tightening oversight and enforcement of sanctions on Russian oil shipments, is viewed by Moscow as provocative and could worsen relations between the two countries. Russia views these actions as an attempt by the United States to suppress Russian energy exports and strengthen its dominance in the global oil market. Meanwhile, Washington argues that these measures...
The Hang Seng lost 256 points or 1.1% to close at 23,892 on Wednesday, giving up gains from the prior session amid weak data from China. Consumer prices on the mainland edged up in June for the first time in five months, but deflation risks lingered. Meanwhile, producer prices fell the most in two years as muted demand and tariff-related uncertainties intensified price competition. Losses were broad-based, driven by falls tech, property, and consumers. Henderson Land plunged 8.6% after issuing a HKD-denominated convertible bond. Other notable laggards included Sun Hung Kai Properties...
The Nikkei 225 rose 0.33% to close at 39,821 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix Index advanced 0.41% to 2,828, extending gains from the previous session despite growing trade tensions. Investors assessed the latest tariff developments from Washington, where US President Donald Trump confirmed that there would be no revisions or delays to the updated duties targeting 14 countries. Japan is set to face a 25% tariff beginning August 1. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called the move "truly regrettable" but emphasized that Tokyo will continue talks with the US in pursuit of a...
Hong Kong shares fell 197 points, or 0.8%, to 23,953 around midday Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war by threatening a 50% tariff on copper and signaling upcoming levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. In China, consumer prices rose slightly in June after four months of decline, indicating that deflationary pressures remained elevated. Meanwhile, producer prices saw their steepest drop in near two years amid intense competition, weak demand, and mounting U.S. tariffs. Losses were almost broad-based,...
The Nikkei 225 dipped 0.05% to around 39,670 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix Index edged up 0.25% to 2,823, as Japanese stocks struggled for clear direction amid heightened trade tensions. Investors weighed the latest tariff developments out of Washington, with US President Donald Trump confirming there would be no changes or extensions to the updated duties targeting 14 countries. Japan is set to face a 25% tariff beginning August 1. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tokyo will continue negotiations with the US in search of a mutually beneficial outcome. Meanwhile, Trump...
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out a deadline extension on tariffs which are set to kick off on Aug. 1. Trump on Tuesday stateside also announced a 50% levy on copper imports and indicated that further sector-specific tariffs will be announced soon. He also threatened to impose up to 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S., but said that he will "give people about a year, year and a half" until the duties go into effect. Here are the opening calls for the day Good morning from Singapore. Investors will also be...
Asian stock markets fell in unison on Thursday, following Wall Street's decline. A brief rally in tech stocks led by Nvidia quickly faded, prompting investors to turn away from riskier assets like...
European stock indices closed marginally lower on Wednesday as equities took a breather from their recent strong momentum, while investors continued to assess the outlook for the ECB's policy this...
The upcoming Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump's massive tariffs, which rocked markets in April, is one of the next major tests for US stocks and bonds.
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