Asian shares
Coverage of Asian shares in the Nexus archive.
- South Korea’s Kospi drops nearly 5% as some AI stocks swoon, while oil keeps climbing
South Korea's Kospi fell nearly 5% as investors sold stocks linked to artificial intelligence, while Asian shares generally rose and oil prices continued to climb.
- Asian shares sink, with Tokyo down nearly 5% as slumping AI stocks drag world markets lower
Asian shares have declined, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 down 5% due to heavy selling of computer chipmakers and AI-related stocks. The drop reflects slumping performance in AI sector equities dragging global markets lower.
- Asian shares mostly decline with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, while oil prices slip
Asian shares are mostly lower with South Korea’s Kospi down 6.6%, and oil prices have fallen despite strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
- Asian shares rise after rally on Wall Street as data show US inflation slowing
Asian shares are rising following a Wall Street rally triggered by a report showing U.S. inflation was less severe than anticipated last month. The improved inflation data contributed to increased market optimism in Asia.
- Oil prices jump and Asian shares slip as US and Iran carry out airstrikes
Oil prices have increased, and Asian shares are mostly down following U.S. airstrikes and Iran's retaliatory actions. The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has triggered market volatility.
- Oil prices jump after US strikes on Iran, while shares in Asia are mixed
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have surged more than 2% following U.S. strikes on Iran. The U.S. launched strikes on Iran, leading to increased oil prices.
- US futures and Asian shares are mixed while oil prices decline as some exporters opt to raise output
Asian shares and U.S. futures show mixed performance after a long weekend on Wall Street, while oil prices decline as some exporters increase output.
- Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
Asian shares rose following the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting a record high. Some key AI-related stocks rebounded, while others continued to decline.
- Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain
Asian shares are trading mixed due to lingering concerns over the U.S.-Iran deal and the situation in Iran, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain
Asian shares are trading mixed due to uncertainty over the war in Iran and access to the Strait of Hormuz, despite an initial U.S.-Iran deal. Stock benchmarks rose in Tokyo and Shanghai but fell in Sydney.
- Asian shares mostly higher tracking Wall Street gains and oil stabilizes
Asian shares are mostly higher following Wall Street's gains, with South Korea's stock market rebounding after a tech sell-off. Oil prices stabilize as part of the broader market trend.
- Asian shares are mixed as tech stocks fall in Japan and South Korea
Asian shares are mixed as tech stocks decline in Japan and South Korea following a market rout on Friday.
- Rebound in tech shares pushes Asian shares higher, while oil prices fall
Asian shares rose due to a rebound in tech shares, particularly in Japan and South Korea, while oil prices declined.
- Asian shares are mixed and US futures fall as Iran talks make progress
Asian stocks are mixed with Japan and South Korea trading higher, while US futures decline. Progress in Iran talks is cited as a factor influencing market movements.
- Shares are mixed and oil trades below $80 on optimism over interim US-Iran war deal
Asian shares are mixed and oil is trading below $80 a barrel as markets await details on an interim agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war. The optimism over the potential deal is influencing market dynamics.
- Asian shares are mostly higher and Japan’s Nikkei tops 70,000 before BOJ rate hike
Asian shares are mostly higher, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 briefly topping 70,000 for the first time. The index trimmed early gains following the Bank of Japan's decision to raise its key interest rate to 1%.
- Asian shares surge and oil prices slip after Trump claims a breakthrough in Iran war talks
Asian shares surged and oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a breakthrough in Iran war talks, calming market tensions. Stock indices in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and other Asian markets rose sharply, while analysts noted cautious optimism about a potential ceasefire extension.
- Asian shares surge and oil prices slip after Trump claims a breakthrough in Iran war talks
Asian shares surged following significant Wall Street gains, while oil prices fell over 1% after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a breakthrough in talks to end the Iran war.
- Asian shares mixed after another sell-off of AI stocks on Wall St, while oil prices ease
Asian shares were mixed following a sell-off of AI stocks on Wall Street, which caused the U.S. market to decline sharply. Oil prices fell after the U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran, while major AI-related stocks like Super Micro Computer and Nvidia experienced significant drops.
- Asian shares fall after a tech sell-off on Wall Street, while oil prices gain
Asian shares have mostly retreated and oil prices are higher following U.S. airstrikes against Iran, which have raised concerns about the potential for a permanent end to the war.
- Asian shares are mixed as tech stocks rebound from sell-offs, while oil prices slip
Asian shares are mixed, with tech stocks rebounding from recent sell-offs and leading gains as Wall Street partially recovered. Oil prices declined during the same period.
- Asian shares drop after plunge in Big Tech stocks gives Wall St its worst day in months
Asian shares dropped following a plunge in Big Tech stocks, leading to Wall Street's worst day in months. The decline was driven by concerns over Big Tech investments and rising expectations of an interest rate hike.
- Asian shares drop, with South Korea’s Kospi down more than 5%
Asian shares declined, with South Korea's Kospi index falling more than 5% following sharp drops in U.S. artificial intelligence-related stocks. U.S. futures also retreated, while oil prices remained stable.
- European shares climb and Asian shares retreat after US stocks pause their record-breaking rally
European shares rose while Asian shares fell following a decline in U.S. stocks that ended a nine-day winning streak for the S&P 500. Oil prices dropped after Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire and establish security zones, though higher bond yields and geopolitical tensions continued to pressure markets.
- Asian shares retreat as US stocks halt their record-breaking rally, while oil prices fall back
Asian shares retreated after US stocks ended a nine-day winning streak for the S&P 500. Oil prices also declined following the market downturn.
- Asian shares mostly slip as latest fighting undermines the US-Iran ceasefire.
Asian shares are mostly lower as renewed fighting threatens the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The latest fighting undermines the existing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.