Asian Stocks
Tech back in fashion as Asian markets extend rebound
Asian equities climbed again Wednesday, tracking another record on Wall Street, as tech firms enjoyed a recent revival after a month-long rout and with confidence boosted by the Trump administration touting an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
August 5, 2026
Asian markets mixed as tech recovery stutters, oil slips
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft have said they would put aside more than $725 billion for the industry this year alone.
July 6, 2026
Asian stocks mostly up as traders eye crucial US jobs data
Asian stocks mostly rose Wednesday as investors nervously awaited key US jobs data that could help determine the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision, while the yen is in focus as it wallows around four-decade lows.
July 1, 2026
Asian equities ahead, oil rises as uncertainty surrounds US-Iran talks
Asian stocks climbed on AI-driven optimism, while oil prices rose amid ongoing uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks and the future of global energy supply routes.
June 1, 2026
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Oil rises further above $100, most Asian stocks fall as Iran war rages
Oil prices jumped further, and Asian stocks mostly fell as the US-Israeli war on Iran moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 16, 2026
Asian stocks rally after Trump's Supreme Court tariffs blow
The strong start to the week followed gains on Wall Street, where the tariff ruling overshadowed data showing the US economy grew much slower than expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, when it was hit by the extended government shutdown.
February 23, 2026