Japan’s Topix hits all-time high Japan’s Topix index rose for the fourth consecutive session Friday and hit a record high of 3,031.78. The broad-based index had gained 1.42% as of 10 a.m. local time (9 p.m. ET Thursday), Gains were led by Nippon Chemical Industrial, which surged 23.06%, investment management firm Miyakoshi Holdings, which rose…
Asia-Pacific markets close mostly in the green Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher Thursday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark rose 0.65% to close at 41,059.15, while the Topix climbed 0.72% to 2,987,92. Over in South Korea, the Kospi index advanced 0.92% to end the day at 3,227.68, and the small-cap Kosdaq added 0.29% to close at 805.81….
Women (silhouetted) walk past Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo displayed at Global Fintech Fest exhibition in Mumbai. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images India’s central bank kept its policy rate steady at 5.5% Wednesday in the face of rising tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The move was in line with expectations…
Students from Gurukul School of Art, carry a poster of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump on India outside their school. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India along with penalties for buying oil and military equipments from Russia. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images India…
Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fall in early trade Chinese and Hong Kong stocks started the day lower Monday, following declines in most of the other key Asia-Pacific markets. As of 9:40 a.m. local time (9:40 p.m. ET Sunday), the Hang Seng Index lost 0.23%, while mainland’s CSI 300 declined by 0.42%. — Amala Balakrishner Japan’s Nikkei 225…
Asia-Pacific currencies mostly depreciate against the greenback Asia-Pacific currencies mostly depreciated against the greenback on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump modified tariff rates on several countries. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.11% to 100.73 as of 10:40 a.m. Singapore time (10:40 p.m. ET Thursday). The Japanese…
U.S. President Donald Trump calls on a reporter during a meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Oval Office at the White House on July 22, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images Come Friday, the world will have to contend with higher tariff rates from the…
Asia-Pacific markets start the day mixed Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Thursday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark moved up 0.21% while the broader Topix index ticked up 0.28%, as of 8.10 a.m. Singapore time (8.10 p.m. ET Wednesday). In South Korea, the Kospi index fell 0.14% while the small-cap Kosdaq was flat. Over in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 benchmark fell…
Consumers and investors are disappointed with Li Auto’s new model, say experts Li Auto’s shares plunging over 11% Wednesday is a reflection that consumers and investors are disappointed with the new models, industry experts told CNBC. “The market reaction reflects disappointment with the Li MEGA and now the Li L8 six-seat battery EV launches,” said…
Asia markets start Tuesday trading in the red Asia markets started the trading day lower. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.61%, while the Topix lost 0.76%. South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.09%, and the small-cap Kosdaq slipped 0.88%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.42%. —Lee Ying Shan Opening calls Good morning from Singapore. Asia markets are poised for a weaker open. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei…