Asian stocks hit record highs on May 25, with Japan's Nikkei 225 Index rising 2.85% to 65,110 yen amid expectations of a 60-day ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran. South Korea's and India's indices also saw significant gains, reflecting investor optimism about peace talks. However, markets fell on May 28 following reports of new U.S. military strikes on Iran, leading to rising oil prices and investor concerns about escalating tensions.
Shares of AIA, HSBC, and Standard Chartered fell following reports of tighter Chinese scrutiny on offshore accounts, threatening cross-border capital flows.
Read the full storyThe Dow Jones hit a new all-time high following a 900-point rally, while tech sector weakness caused the Nasdaq to lag behind.
Oil prices surge toward the $100 threshold as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities undermine ceasefire hopes and trigger a retreat in equity markets.
In a move reflecting the UK market's sensitivity to Asian geopolitical and financial tensions, the FTSE 100 index hit 10,281.65 points, marking its lowest level in more than two weeks.
The South Korean chipmaker received 'tremendously positive' feedback on its U.S. listing plan as it seeks to capitalize on surging AI memory demand.
US stocks retreated in late trading, putting the S&P 500's nine-day winning streak at risk following a wave of technical profit-taking.
US stock futures hold near record highs as AI-driven momentum offsets investor caution fueled by rising energy prices and escalating regional tensions.
The UK's FTSE 100 index declined by 0.2% to 10,350.5 points as global markets reacted to a sharp military escalation in the Gulf region.
The pan-European index fell 0.1% following reports of thwarted missile attacks in the Gulf, pushing energy costs higher despite strong retail performance from Inditex.
The USTR proposed a new tariff framework targeting 60 nations with rates up to 12.5% to penalize economies lacking adequate forced labor prohibitions.
Beijing is tightening rules for domestic retail investors trading on U.S. exchanges to centralize capital and corporate listings within the Hong Kong ecosystem.
US indices showed divergent performance late Tuesday as the Dow Jones neared session highs while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 retreated.
U.S. indices reached all-time highs as a 4% surge in semiconductor stocks, led by Nvidia and Marvell, outweighed geopolitical risks and Alphabet’s share sale announcement.
Coherent shares jump 16% and Lumentum rises 13% as investors pivot toward optics infrastructure to support AI hardware demand.
Major US indices closed May at all-time highs, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains at 8.4% as AI hardware and software demand fueled market momentum.
Major global tech firms saw market caps surge in May, driven by upbeat earnings outlooks and robust demand for AI hardware and software solutions.
The industrial average closed at a fresh record of 51,316 points as strong momentum in AI-linked sectors offset investor concerns over geopolitical tensions.
The benchmark index opened lower following five consecutive record highs, as traders reassess valuations after an AI-driven rally.
The UK index rose 0.4% to 10,377.4 points led by mining gains, despite energy sector pressure from falling crude oil prices.
Dow Jones futures fell 0.4% ahead of the open as profit-taking and valuation concerns offset positive geopolitical news regarding a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Major U.S. indexes closed at record highs for five straight sessions, a milestone not seen since 2017, fueled by AI momentum and a 'peace dividend' rally.
In a sudden reversal of market sentiment, gold prices surrendered recent gains to break below a key psychological support level.
The European benchmark climbed to 625.20 points led by STMicroelectronics, as investors weigh tech gains against upcoming inflation data and geopolitical risks.
European equities slipped and bond yields eased as investors weighed Middle East diplomatic efforts against emerging U.S. trade policy risks.
European markets prepare for a rebound as investors pivot to inflation reports to gauge the economic impact of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
US stock futures edged lower following record sessions as investors weighed conflicting reports on US-Iran diplomatic progress and AI sector sustainability.
Oil prices held firm in early trading as market participants weigh the uncertain status of US-Iran ceasefire negotiations and the potential reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Precious metals remain trapped in trading ranges as geopolitical uncertainty persists, with silver testing $70 resistance amid new Asian import duties.
US equity indices extended their historic rally as the S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high of 7,600.03, up 0.27%, while the Nasdaq Composite reached an unprecedented 27,087.37.
Japan's LDP has formally proposed a legal framework to enable crypto ETF trading and expand yen-based stablecoins to modernize the nation's digital asset regulatory environment.
Major US indexes slipped at the open as traders shifted focus to private payrolls and services sector activity for interest rate clues.
Technology stocks face downward pressure as investors reassess interest rate paths amid climbing Treasury yields and energy costs.
U.S. stock futures climbed as June trading began, fueled by AI-sector optimism from Nvidia and Microsoft despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties.
Global equity markets show resilience against US-Iran tensions as the AI sector continues to drive investor sentiment despite rising oil prices.
In a historic trading session reflecting dual optimism over diplomatic breakthroughs and AI-driven growth, major US indices secured record closing highs on Friday.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% as Dell shares surged about 30% in pre-market trading following a raised sales outlook fueled by AI server demand.
Wipro shares surged after announcing a strategic integration of agentic AI workflows with ServiceNow, following a massive 18.5% rally in its US-listed ADRs.
Major U.S. indexes reached new record peaks as strong tech earnings and hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East fueled investor appetite.
Samsung shares surged after shipping samples of its faster HBM4E chips, signaling a major milestone in the competitive AI high-bandwidth memory market.
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq reached all-time closing highs as market optimism grows over a potential peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The UK's benchmark index fell after a direct exchange of airstrikes between US and Iranian forces dampened market hopes for a ceasefire.
The Nasdaq Composite reached new record highs as cooler-than-expected PCE inflation data and U.S.-Iran ceasefire hopes fueled a rally in technology stocks.
The chipmaker's valuation hit $1 trillion as it captures 57% of the global HBM market, leading a massive tech surge that has doubled the Kospi index this year.
The Swedish automaker cleared U.S. regulatory hurdles regarding Chinese technology links, removing a major tail risk for its operations in the American market.
South Korea's SK Hynix reached a historic $1 trillion market capitalization milestone as investor enthusiasm for AI-linked hardware continues to drive semiconductor valuations.
In a move reflecting the staggering acceleration of the semiconductor sector, SK Hynix shares surged as much as 11.1% in Seoul, lifting its market capitalization to a new record of $1.1 trillion.
The NASDAQ Composite climbed 1.19% on tech strength, while the Dow Jones fell 0.23% as AutoZone shares weighed on the blue-chip index.
The S&P 500 reached a new peak of 7,519.47, while the Nasdaq jumped 1.18% as AI hardware demand outweighed Middle East geopolitical tensions.
Major indices erased early session gains as diplomatic roadblocks over frozen funds and nuclear materials emerged, triggering a rebound in crude prices.
U.S. tech giants reported their strongest annual profit growth in five years, fueled by massive AI infrastructure spending and robust cloud computing demand.
The Nasdaq Composite climbed over 1% on Tuesday morning following a positive reading from the Chicago Fed National Activity Index for April.
S&P 500 and Dow Jones futures gained as markets reopened, with investors eyeing tech and defense stocks despite recent geopolitical friction.
Fading momentum in US-Iran negotiations is renewing pressure on the Japanese Yen, testing Tokyo's tolerance for currency weakness near the 160 level.
South Korea's Kospi Index surged 208% over 12 months to a record 8,105, while Japan's Nikkei hit 65,000 yen amid falling regional yields.
US Treasury prices climbed during Tuesday's Asian session in a catch-up move following Monday's market holiday, reflecting broader global bond trends.
The S&P 500 hit a record high above 7,500 as optimism over a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp sell-off in oil.
Delivery Hero confirmed a €33-per-share indicative offer from Uber, valuing the firm at over €10 billion and sparking investor speculation of a bidding war.
Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 futures climbed as falling oil prices boosted sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's preferred PCE inflation gauge.