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Asian Markets Mostly Higher as China Stimulus Offsets Fed Rate Concerns; Nikkei Leads Gains

Asian markets opened cautiously higher on Monday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbing 1.2% to 38,500—a fresh 34-year high—boosted by a weaker yen and strong earnings from tech giants like SoftBank. China’s Shanghai Composite edged up 0.6% after Beijing announced a $140 billion property sector rescue package, while India’s Sensex lagged (-0.3%) amid lingering election volatility. […]

Asia Stocks Rally on China Stimulus Hopes: Nikkei Hits Record High, Hang Seng Up 3%

Asian equity markets roared higher on Tuesday, fueled by speculation that China’s State Council is finalizing a $220 billion stimulus package targeting its beleaguered property sector. The Nikkei 225 soared 2.8% to a historic close of 42,500, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index surged 3.1%, led by rebounds in tech and property stocks. Stimulus Details (Unconfirmed Reports): Property Sector […]

Asian Markets React to Bank of Korea Rate Cut and Hong Kong Trade Developments

Asian markets showed mixed reactions on February 25, 2025, as investors digested the Bank of Korea’s (BOK) decision to cut interest rates and developments in Hong Kong’s trade policies. The BOK lowered its benchmark rate to 1.25%, the lowest since August 2022, to stimulate economic growth amid slowing domestic demand. Meanwhile, Hong Kong announced new […]

Global Markets Show Mixed Results as Investors Weigh Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Data

Global financial markets delivered a mixed performance on February 18th as investors grappled with geopolitical tensions and economic indicators. While European futures hit record highs, driven by a surge in defense stocks, U.S. and Asian markets faced headwinds from foreign institutional selling and trade concerns. U.S. stock futures pointed to a cautious start, with investors […]