Asian shares fall as oil rises and Treasury yields climb
Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.
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Major Asian, US and European stock indexes were lower, while bonds and the dollar were mixed. The report also showed Brent crude higher and gold at a more than seven-week low.
Major stock indexes fell, with the MSCI world gauge down 0.83%, as oil prices resumed their rise and Treasury yields extended gains. Spot gold dropped 3.5% to a more than seven-week low.
Regional markets were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 1.30% and the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield last at 5.165%. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,282.98 an ounce.
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling around 350 points on Thursday. The Dow traded down 0.70% to 51,153.35 while the NASDAQ dipped 0.70% to 26,746.39. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.46% to 7,670.50. Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares jumped by 1.7% on Thursday. In
SHANGHAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) — China stock benchmarks are on track to log their best day in a month on Friday, while Hong Kong shares also gained, as traders expect trade tensions to ease after next week’s meeting between U.S. and Chinese presidents. * China’s large-cap CSI300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index were
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index dropping more than 350 points on Tuesday. The Dow traded down 0.71% to 52,051.45 while the NASDAQ declined 0.67% to 26,010.20. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.42% to 7,588.35. Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares jumped by 1.4% on Tuesday
Kroger gained about 3% after reporting second-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share and sales of $34.621 billion, both above estimates.
Core & Main reported second-quarter earnings of 94 cents a share on sales of $2.145 billion, topping analyst estimates of 92 cents and $2.136 billion, respectively.
Chinese equities edged up Monday as technology shares jumped, offsetting declines in banking and insurance stocks after Beijing’s capital-injection plan; broader markets stayed muted amid China-U.S. relations watch.
Shanghai Composite rose 0.4% to 3,945 and Shenzhen Component advanced 0.9% to 13,636 as tech shares led gains. The move follows last week’s losses; China also plans CNY 300 billion ($45 billion) into major banks and insurers.
The ISM services PMI surged to 55.4 in August from 54.1 previously, above the 54.3 market estimate and its strongest pace in six months.
Asian cash markets finished mixed. Nikkei 225 closed lower, Hang Seng closed lower, Shanghai Composite closed lower, while KOSPI closed higher and ASX 200 closed lower.
The U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 3.7% year over year in July versus economist forecasts of 3.6%, while the monthly measure increased 0.2% and core PCE was unchanged at 3.3%.
Asian cash markets end mixed as Nikkei 225 rises 0.5% and Hang Seng falls 1.97%, while Shanghai Composite slips 0.4%, KOSPI gains 0.68%, and ASX 200 edges up 1.17%.
Zijin Mining rises 1.4% after reporting strong first-half earnings, supported by solid operational performance and revenue growth, as China stocks turn mixed ahead of a busy week of results.
The US S&P Global composite PMI climbed to 56 in August from 54.5 in the previous month, marking the strongest growth since April 2022.
The Shanghai Composite rises 3 points, or 0.07%, to close at 3906, with Aluminum Corporation of China, Ping An Insurance and PetroChina leading gains.
Asian cash markets end mixed, with Nikkei 225 down 2.54% and KOSPI down 1.55% while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite rise 1.53% and 1.61%, respectively.
The Shanghai Composite Index rises 8 points, or 0.21%, to close at 3991 on Tuesday, with Sanan Optoelectron, Hengli Petrochemical and China Coal leading gains.
The Shanghai Composite rose 0.2% to an over one-month high near 3,991 on Tuesday, while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.6% to 14,613 amid choppy sector trading.
The New York Fed's Empire State Manufacturing Index surged to 20.6 in August from 15.6 in the prior month, topping market estimates of 11.
The New York Fed’s Empire State Manufacturing Index rises to 20.6 in August from 15.6 in the prior month, exceeding market estimates of 11, as U.S. stocks trade mixed.
China equities firm as the Shanghai Composite rises 0.2% to around 3,937 and the Shenzhen Component gains 0.4% to 14,409 ahead of fixed-asset investment, industrial production, retail sales, unemployment, house prices and FDI data.
The Shanghai Composite Index rises 3 points, or 0.07%, to close at 3930, with Fuyao Glass Indu, Avic Aviation Engine and Baosteel among the biggest gainers.
Asian cash markets finish mixed, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.16%, Hang Seng down 1.1%, Shanghai Composite down 0.18%, KOSPI up 3.56%, and ASX 200 down 0.67%.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index rises to 3,968.00 points, its highest since July 2026, while down 0.01% over the past four weeks and up 8.19% over 12 months.
Shanghai Composite Index rises 0.37% to 3948 points
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the S&P 500 gaining more than 1% on Monday. The Dow traded up 1.06% to 53,043.92 while the NASDAQ rose 1.88% to 25,851.08. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.24% to 7,582.50. Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares jumped by 4.1% on Monday. In trad
U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the S&P 500 falling over 1% on Thursday. The Dow traded down 0.92% to 51,738.04 while the NASDAQ declined 2.03% to 25,169.19. The S&P 500 also fell, dropping, 1.16% to 7,412.12. Leading and Lagging Sectors Industrials shares jumped by 2% on Thursday. In trading on T
***General Trend and Developments*** -The Japanese Yen remains slightly offered amid quarter-end and Gotobi. Sato ’s comments are now keenly awaited, especially ahead of the next BOJ decision [Jul 31st]. However, Japan 2-year bond traders seem unfazed given the stronger demand at auction -The PBOC continued to use its