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The benchmark KOSPI rose 0.46% to close at 7,004 on Friday, extending gains from the previous session as bargain hunting lifted major technology stocks. Strong results from Micron and an upbeat memory outlook provided a positive read-through for Korean chipmakers. SK hynix edged up 0.44%, while other gainers included L
Most emerging Asian stocks and currencies were headed for monthly losses on Wednesday as higher U.S. yields and a firm dollar weighed. South Korea and Taiwan were among the regional gainers, helped by chip demand and AI investment flows.
Regional equities and currencies fell on Wednesday, with oil-importing economies and deficit countries among the weakest. The won was the only regional currency to gain in September, while Indonesia's rupiah remained the worst performer this year.
KOSPI closed down 0.48% at 6,838.04 and fell 19.3% in the quarter; foreigners sold 2.1 trillion won of shares as won strengthened.
Most regional currencies are set for monthly losses, with the rupiah down 0.9% in September and the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit down more than 1.3%. Regional stock markets were mixed, while Thailand shares were on course for their steepest one-day drop since June.
Most regional currencies were subdued and set for monthly losses as higher U.S. yields and a firm dollar weighed on sentiment. The rupiah recovered after Bank Indonesia said it would intervene in the spot market when needed.
Reuters Asia morning markets round-up for Sept. 30 showed global equities mostly lower, with major bond yields elevated and currencies mixed. Gold rose 1% after a recent low, while Brent crude fell.
Stock markets were mixed across Asia and elsewhere on Tuesday as bond yields extended recent gains. Gold rose 1%, while the dollar strengthened against major currencies.
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.
Global stocks were little changed, while Japanese government bond yields climbed to historic levels and US Treasury yields edged lower. Gold rose and Brent crude eased, with traders still pricing in further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but
The Nasdaq hit a record closing high, boosted by AI stocks, while falling oil prices and retreating Treasury yields improved risk sentiment. European shares rallied, led by banks and tech, and Asian markets were mixed, with Japan higher and China/Hong Kong up on hopes of a trade truce.
Global stocks rose, led by AI-linked tech shares, while oil fell on reports more supply was leaving the Gulf than previously thought. The note also listed closing levels for major equity, bond, currency and commodity markets.
Global stocks advanced as strong AI demand boosted tech shares and falling oil prices aided bonds. European debt led gains as yields dropped.
Global stocks climbed as AI demand boosted tech shares and oil prices eased. European bonds led a rally in debt markets, with German 10-year yields falling 5 basis points to 3.472%.
On Tuesday, SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR ) discussed second-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. APIs provide real-time access to earnings call transcripts and financial data. Visit to learn more. The full earnings call is available at Summary SunPower reported a signific
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE: TSM ) stock fell in Thursday’s premarket session as investors weighed the company’s larger capital spending plans. Taiwan Semiconductor Beats Estimates, Expands Margins Taiwan Semiconductor reported second-quarter revenue of $40.2 billion, topping the analyst consensus
() -- South Korean stocks closed sharply higher Wednesday, thanks to overnight gains on Wall Street in response to softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. U.S. consumer prices declined by a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in June, the largest monthly decline since April 2020. This brought annual inflation to 3.5% from the b
() -- South Korean stocks closed higher on Tuesday, led by gains in technology stocks, although investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed Middle East tensions and uncertainty over the AI sector's outlook. Shares of market heavyweights Samsung Electronics (KRX:005930) and SK Hynix (KRX:000660) closed over 3% and
While bonuses do not usually contribute to inflation, the huge amounts that workers at South Korea's tech firms could receive are enough to worry the Bank of Korea. South Korean media reports cite projections that employees at SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics could receive almost $500,000 in bonuses next year if projec