Asian Shares Mixed; Chinese Markets Rally On Recovery Hopes

RTTNews | 33 วันที่ผ่านมา

(RTTNews) - Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, with mainland Chinese stocks posting strong gains after GDP data for the first quarter beat expectations. Japanese markets led losses to end lower for a third day running due to concerns over rising bond yields and heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Uncertainty around rate cuts grew after Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Vice Chair Philip N Jefferson indicated that rates are likely to remain higher for longer.

Meanwhile, media reports suggested that Israel's response to Tehran could come 'as soon as Monday'.

The dollar held steady in Asian trading, keeping the yen near 34-year lows as traders recalibrated their rate cut expectations to September from June.

Gold retained its allure as a safe haven asset, trading above $2,380 per ounce. Oil prices slipped around half a percent on demand concerns as industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles jumped more than expected last week.

China's Shanghai Composite index jumped 2.14 percent to 3,071.38 as the country's top securities regulator said there won't be a surge in delistings as a result of new stock exchange rules. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index finished marginally higher at 16,251.84.

Japanese markets fell for a third straight session due to uncertainty around the situation in the Middle East.

Investors ignored data showed that Japanese exports grew more than expected in March. The Nikkei average slumped 1.32 percent to 37,961.80, marking its lowest closing level since Feb. 14. The broader Topix index settled 1.26 percent lower at 2,663.15. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest plunged 4.5 percent ahead of its earnings results due next week. Chemical firm Resonac Holdings surged 12 percent after raising its revenue forecast for 2024.

Seoul stocks fell sharply despite warnings from officials against extreme volatility in the won. The Kospi average dropped 0.98 percent to 2,584.18.

Australian markets ended marginally lower after Rio Tinto reported a 5 percent fall in its first-quarter iron ore shipments, missing estimates. Shares of the mining giant ended little changed while peer BHP gave up 1.2 percent ahead of its quarterly production figures due on Thursday.

Across the Tasman, New Zealand's benchmark S&P NZX-50 index rose 0.60 percent to 11,875.35 after data showed headline inflation slowed to its weakest in almost three years.

U.S. stocks fluctuated before ending narrowly mixed overnight. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2 percent to notch its third straight day of losses and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite eased 0.1 percent while the Dow rose 0.2 percent to snap a six-session losing streak.

Higher Open Called For Hong Kong Stock Market

The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, climbing almost 560 points or 3 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 19,630-point plateau and it may see additional support on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with strength likely from the technology shares. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets are tipped to open to the upside.

RTTNews | 4 ชม. 7 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

China Bourse May Challenge Resistance At 3,200 Points

The China stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 50 points or 1.8 percent in that span. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,170-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with strength likely from the technology shares. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets are tipped to open to the upside. The SCI finished modestly higher again on Monday following gains from the resource and energy companies, while the financials were soft and the properties were mixed. For the day, the index added 17.12 points or 0.54 percent to finish at 3,171.15 after trading between 3,155.99 and 3,174.27. The Shenzhen Composite Index gained 8.39 points or 0.47 percent to end at 1,793.98. Among the actives, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China dipped 0.18 percent, while Bank of China shed 0.45 percent, China Construction Bank lost 0.42 percent, China Merchants Bank retreated 1.28 percent, Bank of Communications sank 0.57 percent, China Life Insurance advanced 1.00 percent, Jiangxi Copper skyrocketed 5.87 percent, Aluminum Corp of China (Chalco) surged 4.76 percent, Yankuang Energy soared 3.54 percent, PetroChina rallied 2.92 percent, China Petroleum and Chemical (Sinopec) climbed 1.10 percent, Huaneng Power jumped 1.70 percent, China Shenhua Energy accelerated 2.61 percent, Gemdale spiked 5.25 percent, Poly Developments slumped 1.07 percent and China Vanke was up 2.00 percent.

RTTNews | 4 ชม. 22 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

Rebound Anticipated For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market ticked higher again on Monday, one session after ending the five-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 750 points or 3.8 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 21,270-point plateau although it's likely to bounce higher again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with strength likely from the technology shares. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets are tipped to open to the upside. The TSE finished slightly higher on Monday following mixed performances from the financial shares, technology stocks and plastics and cement companies. For the day, the index perked 13.16 points or 0.06 percent to finish at 21,271.63 after trading between 21,102.18 and 21,338.35. Among the actives, Cathay Financial sank 0.71 percent, while Mega Financial dipped 0.12 percent, CTBC Financial collected 1.18 percent, First Financial surged 3.03 percent, Fubon Financial skidded 1.07 percent, E Sun Financial improved 1.38 percent, United Microelectronics Corporation added 0.57 percent, Hon Hai Precision retreated 1.47 percent, Largan Precision shed 0.43 percent, Catcher Technology shed 0.68 percent, MediaTek rallied 2.15 percent, Delta Electronics declined 1.40 percent, Novatek Microelectronics strengthened 1.49 percent, Formosa Plastics fell 0.29 percent, Nan Ya Plastics gained 1.24 percent, Asia Cement jumped 1.91 percent, Taiwan Cement slid 0.15 percent, China Steel advanced 0.80 percent and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company was unchanged.

RTTNews | 4 ชม. 52 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

Continued Support Predicted For Singapore Stock Market

The Singapore stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, gathering almost 25 points or 0.6 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,315-point plateau and it's expected to extend its gains again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with strength likely from the technology shares. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets are tipped to open to the upside.

RTTNews | 5 ชม. 22 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

Win Streak May Continue For Malaysia Stock Market

The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, adding almost 25 points or 1.7 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,625-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with strength likely from the technology shares. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets are tipped to open to the upside. The KLCI finished modestly higher on Monday following gains from the financial shares, plantation stocks and telecoms. For the day, the index gained 10.88 points or 0.67 percent to finish at 1,627.50 after trading between 1,618.28 and 1,629.81. Among the actives, Axiata spiked 2.11 percent, while Celcomdigi soared 2.46 percent, CIMB Group gained 0.44 percent, Genting climbed 1.27 percent, Genting Malaysia improved 0.73 percent, IHH Healthcare increased 0.64 percent, Kuala Lumpur Kepong gathered 0.18 percent, Maxis accelerated 1.88 percent, Maybank collected 0.71 percent, MISC perked 0.12 percent, MRDIY tumbled 1.61 percent, Petronas Chemicals strengthened 1.29 percent, PPB Group rallied 1.32 percent, Press Metal surged 3.65 percent, QL Resources sank 0.30 percent, RHB Capital and Petronas Gas both added 0.55 percent, Sime Darby slumped 1.05 percent, Sime Darby Plantations rose 0.22 percent, Telekom Malaysia advanced 1.13 percent, Tenaga Nasional jumped 1.43 percent, YTL Corporation lost 0.26 percent and YTL Power, Public Bank, IOI Corporation and Hong Leong Bank were unchanged.

RTTNews | 5 ชม. 52 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

South Korea Shares May Extend Monday's Gains

The South Korea stock market bounced higher again on Monday, one session after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 25 points or 1 percent. The KOSPI now sits just above the 2,740-point plateau and it may tick higher again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is cautiously optimistic, with strength likely from the technology shares. The European markets were up and the U.S. bourses were mixed and the Asian markets are tipped to open to the upside. The KOSPI finished modestly higher on Monday following gains from the financial shares and industrials, while the technology stocks were mixed. For the day, the index added 17.52 points or 0.64 percent to finish at 2,742.14 after trading between 2,734.64 and 2,756.41. Volume was 572.2 million shares worth 12.1 trillion won. There were 474 decliners and 402 gainers. Among the actives, Shinhan Financial soared 2.73 percent, while KB Financial collected 1.87 percent, Hana Financial rallied 1.90 percent, Samsung Electronics jumped 1.94 percent, Samsung SDI retreated 1.62 percent, LG Electronics sank 0.41 percent, SK Hynix perked 0.11 percent, Naver slumped 1.76 percent, LG Chem tumbled 1.63 percent, Lotte Chemical strengthened 2.10 percent, S-Oil surged 2.91 percent, SK Innovation added 0.37 percent, POSCO improved 0.75 percent, SK Telecom rose 0.39 percent, KEPCO climbed 1.01 percent, Hyundai Mobis was up 0.22 percent, Hyundai Motor accelerated 2.66 percent and Kia Motors spiked 1.95 percent.

RTTNews | 6 ชม. 22 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

RBA Minutes On Tap For Tuesday

The Reserve Bank of Australia will on Tuesday release the minutes from its May 7 monetary policy meeting, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity.

RTTNews | 7 ชม. 22 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

Dollar Stays Firm Against Major Counterparts

The U.S. dollar stayed largely positive on Monday with traders assessing the likely moves of the Federal Reserve with regard to interest rates.

RTTNews | 8 ชม. 21 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

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