Asian markets

Pedestrians are pictured in front of an electronic quotation boards displaying the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange along a street in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)

Asian equities climb on Mideast optimism, oil edges higher

Asian markets climbed as optimism over US-Iran peace talks lifted investor sentiment despite rising oil prices and lingering inflation concerns.

May 25, 2026

Asian markets rally as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears

After a volatile couple of days marked by a fresh flare-up in China-US tensions, investors seize the opportunity to re-enter the market and resume a months-long, tech-fueled rally.

October 15, 2025

Asian markets hesitant as investors wary of US-China trade tensions

October 14, 2025

A man walks on Wall St. outside the NYSE in New York

Most Asian markets track Wall Street higher after US inflation data

Investors are keeping a wary eye on Washington, where lawmakers have failed to reach a funding compromise to keep the government running, which observers say could affect the release of key data.

September 29, 2025