Shanghai Composite
Coverage of Shanghai Composite in the Nexus archive.
- US futures and Asian shares are mixed while oil prices decline as some exporters opt to raise output
Asian shares and U.S. futures showed mixed performance as technology stocks declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell due to increased production by seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, while uncertainty persisted over supply chain talks with Iran. Major stock indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia declined or edged lower, while Hong Kong and Shanghai saw modest gains.
- Asian shares rally after Dow hits a record, as some AI shares bounce back
Asian shares rose following the Dow's record high, with mixed performance in AI-related stocks. South Korea's Kospi and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained, while U.S. job data and oil prices influenced market sentiment. Crypto stocks rose as Bitcoin rebounded.
- Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain
Asian shares traded mixed as uncertainty over an Iran-US deal and Hormuz Strait access persisted. Oil prices drifted amid U.S.-Iran negotiations in Qatar, while U.S. stocks trimmed losses but faced weakness in AI sector stocks.
- Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain
Asian shares traded mixed as uncertainty over an Iran-US deal and the Strait of Hormuz's recovery weighed on markets. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.6%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.4% and South Korea's Kospi dropped 1.8%. Oil prices drifted amid U.S. envoys' talks in Qatar, and U.S. stocks trimmed losses with the S&P 500 up 0.8% despite AI sector volatility.
- Asian shares are mixed as tech stocks fall in Japan and South Korea
Asian markets were mixed as tech stocks declined in Japan and South Korea due to falling AI-related shares, while other regions saw gains. U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, affecting oil prices and global economic uncertainty. The Nikkei 225 and Kospi dropped significantly, but indices in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Shanghai rose.
- Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
Asian shares plunged, led by Japan and South Korea, as traders sold to lock in profits from AI-related stock rallies. U.S. futures and oil prices also fell, while Micron Technology's strong earnings briefly eased concerns about AI sector overvaluation.
- Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
Asian shares fell sharply on Friday as traders sold stocks to secure profits following recent gains in AI-related sectors. Major indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi dropped significantly, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng and China's Shanghai Composite also declined. The sell-off followed record highs for the Nikkei and Kospi earlier in the week and mixed performance in U.S. AI stocks.
- Asian shares plunge as traders sell to lock in profits after recent rallies driven by AI
Asian shares fell sharply on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi dropping 4.4% and 7.7% respectively, as traders sold to secure profits after recent gains in AI-related stocks. Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also declined, reflecting typical volatility in response to AI sector developments.
- Asian stocks are mixed after big tech sell-off
Asian stocks were mixed following a global tech sell-off, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 experiencing declines. U.S. tech stocks like Micron Technology and Nvidia also fell sharply, contributing to market volatility. Oil prices dropped as progress in U.S.-Iran talks eased supply concerns.
- Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over efforts to end the Iran war, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.9% and South Korea's Kospi falling 2.8%. U.S. markets saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as oil prices dropped following U.S.-Iran talks, while the Federal Reserve's potential rate hikes and inflation concerns added pressure.
- Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over efforts to end the war in Iran, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.9% and South Korea's Kospi falling 2.8%. U.S.-Iran talks influenced oil prices, while Wall Street saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors speculated on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.
- Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares traded mixed amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran war talks and oil price fluctuations. Key indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi fell, while China's Shanghai Composite rose slightly. U.S. markets saw declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as oil prices dropped following weekend diplomatic discussions.
- Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran
Asian shares traded mixed early Tuesday as markets cooled after eight days of gains, with uncertainty over efforts to end the war in Iran. Indices like Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.9%, while others showed minor gains or declines. U.S.-Iran talks aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz influenced oil prices, which fell following the discussions.
- Asian shares are mostly higher and Japan’s Nikkei tops 70,000 before BOJ rate hike
Asian shares mostly gained with Japan’s Nikkei 225 briefly topping 70,000 before trimming gains after the Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1%. South Korea’s Kospi rose 2.1% to record levels, while Shanghai Composite fell slightly. A U.S.-Iran deal eased oil prices, impacting global markets.
- Asian shares are mostly higher and Japan's Nikkei tops 70,000 before BOJ rate hike
Asian shares mostly rose with Japan's Nikkei 225 briefly topping 70,000 before the Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1%, a 25-basis-point hike to its highest level in three decades. The U.S.-Iran tentative deal eased oil prices, while AI-related U.S. stocks like Micron, AMD, and Nvidia surged. Treasury yields declined as lower oil prices reduced pressure on central banks to raise rates.
- Asian shares mixed after another sell-off of AI stocks on Wall St, while oil prices ease
Asian shares were mixed as AI stock sell-offs on Wall Street pressured markets, with oil prices declining after U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Major indices like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi showed modest gains, while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite fell. AI-driven stocks such as Nvidia and Broadcom dropped sharply amid concerns over overvaluation.
- Asian shares slip after another sell-off of AI stocks on Wall St, while oil prices rise
Asian shares declined following a U.S. market sell-off in AI stocks, while oil prices rose due to tensions in the Iran war. Major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply, with companies like Nvidia and Broadcom seeing significant drops.
- Asian shares retreat as US stocks halt their record-breaking rally, while oil prices fall back
Asian shares declined following a halt in the S&P 500's nine-day winning streak, while oil prices dropped amid renewed fighting threatening a U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Key indices like Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's Kospi fell significantly, and U.S. stocks including the Dow and Nasdaq also declined. Rising bond yields and economic pressures from higher inflation further impacted markets.
- Asian shares mostly slip as latest fighting undermines the US-Iran ceasefire.
Asian shares mostly declined as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran threatened a ceasefire, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi falling. Oil prices remained elevated, impacting airlines like United and Alaska Air, while the fate of the Strait of Hormuz reopening influenced market tensions.
- Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street rallies on lower oil prices
Asian shares rose following Wall Street's rally driven by declining oil prices, fueled by hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged, while oil prices fell below $100 per barrel. The IMF revised its global growth forecast downward to 3.1% for 2026.
- Oil prices rise again and Asian stocks retreat on the fragile Iran ceasefire
Oil prices surged above $97/barrel as concerns over a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz unsettled Asian markets. Asian stock indices like the Nikkei 225 and Kospi fell, while U.S. futures dipped amid lingering uncertainties about the ceasefire's stability.