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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.33%, Hang Seng +0.31%, Shanghai Composite +1.08%, KOSPI +2.24%, ASX 200 -0.58%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.33 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.31 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 1.08 percent, the KOSPI closed up 2.24 percent and the ASX 200 closed dow
EQUITY | Nov 02, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -2.12%, Hang Seng +0.92%, Shanghai Composite -2.24%, KOSPI -3.48%, ASX 200 +0.69%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 2.12 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.92 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 2.24 percent, the KOSPI closed down 3.48 percent and the ASX 200 closed
EQUITY | Oct 30, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.1%, Hang Seng -0.39%, Shanghai Composite +0.09%, KOSPI -1.24%, ASX 200 +0.47%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.1 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.39 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.09 percent, the KOSPI closed down 1.24 percent and the ASX 200 closed up
EQUITY | Oct 29, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.08%, Hang Seng -0.52%, Shanghai Composite -0.43%, KOSPI +6.63%, ASX 200 +0.42%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.08 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.52 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.43 percent, the KOSPI closed up 6.63 percent and the ASX 200 closed u
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.73%, Hang Seng -0.43%, Shanghai Composite -1.14%, KOSPI +3.09%, ASX 200 +0.62%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.73 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.43 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.14 percent, the KOSPI closed up 3.09 percent and the ASX 200 closed u
EQUITY | Oct 27, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.8%, Hang Seng +0.52%, Shanghai Composite +0.19%, KOSPI -1.46%, ASX 200 +0.17%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.8 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.52 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.19 percent, the KOSPI closed down 1.46 percent and the ASX 200 closed up
EQUITY | Oct 26, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.34%, Hang Seng +0.8%, Shanghai Composite +0.89%, KOSPI +0.3%, ASX 200 +0.02%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.34 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.8 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.89 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.3 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.
EQUITY | Oct 23, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close lower: Nikkei 225 -2.65%, Hang Seng -4.01%, Shanghai Composite -2.07%, KOSPI -3.52%, ASX 200 -0.27%
Asian cash markets finished lower: the Nikkei 225 closed down 2.65 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 4.01 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 2.07 percent, the KOSPI closed down 3.52 percent and the ASX 200 clos
EQUITY | Oct 22, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.85%, Hang Seng -2.22%, Shanghai Composite -0.48%, KOSPI +3.29%, ASX 200 -0.16%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.85 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 2.22 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.48 percent, the KOSPI closed up 3.29 percent and the ASX 200 closed d
EQUITY | Oct 21, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -1.3%, Hang Seng -1.33%, Shanghai Composite +0.51%, KOSPI -3.73%, ASX 200 +0.12%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.3 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.33 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.51 percent, the KOSPI closed down 3.73 percent and the ASX 200 closed
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.62%, Shanghai Composite +0.39%, KOSPI +1.76%, ASX 200 +0.44%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.62 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.39 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.76 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.44 percent. Asian volume leaders wer
EQUITY | Oct 19, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.39%, Hang Seng -0.69%, Shanghai Composite -1.35%, KOSPI +2.05%, ASX 200 +0.9%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.39 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.69 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.35 percent, the KOSPI closed up 2.05 percent and the ASX 200 closed u
EQUITY | Oct 16, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close lower: Nikkei 225 -4.9%, Hang Seng -1.03%, Shanghai Composite -2.46%, KOSPI -7.57%, ASX 200 -0.73%
Asian cash markets finished lower: the Nikkei 225 closed down 4.9 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.03 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 2.46 percent, the KOSPI closed down 7.57 percent and the ASX 200 close
EQUITY | Oct 15, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.05%, Hang Seng +0.09%, Shanghai Composite -0.79%, KOSPI -0.44%, ASX 200 -0.63%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.05 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.09 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.79 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.44 percent and the ASX 200 closed
EQUITY | Oct 14, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -1.82%, Hang Seng +0.48%, Shanghai Composite -0.34%, KOSPI -5.46%, ASX 200 +0.77%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.82 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.48 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.34 percent, the KOSPI closed down 5.46 percent and the ASX 200 closed
EQUITY | Oct 13, 2026, 08:17 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Hang Seng +0.16%, Shanghai Composite -0.43%, KOSPI -3.65%, ASX 200 +0.76%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Hang Seng closed up 0.16 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.43 percent, the KOSPI closed down 3.65 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.76 percent. Asian volume leaders we
EQUITY | Oct 12, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.02%, Hang Seng +0.08%, Shanghai Composite +1859927722.66%, ASX 200 -0.13%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.02 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.08 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 1859927722.66 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 0.13 percent. Asian vol
EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close lower: Nikkei 225 -1.42%, Hang Seng -2.1%, Shanghai Composite -0.79%, KOSPI -2.62%, ASX 200 -0.86%
Asian cash markets finished lower: the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.42 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 2.1 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.79 percent, the KOSPI closed down 2.62 percent and the ASX 200 close
EQUITY | Oct 08, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.92%, Hang Seng +0.38%, KOSPI -1.98%, ASX 200 +0.48%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.92 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.38 percent, the KOSPI closed down 1.98 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.48 percent. Asian volume leaders were AIA G
EQUITY | Oct 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.05%, Hang Seng +1.18%, KOSPI -0.89%, ASX 200 +0.62%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.05 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 1.18 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.89 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.62 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi
EQUITY | Oct 06, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close higher: Nikkei 225 +2.4%, Hang Seng +0.02%, ASX 200 +0.05%
Asian cash markets finished higher: the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.4 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.02 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.05 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 1.73 percent, SoftBank Group up
EQUITY | Oct 05, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.94%, Hang Seng -2.75%, KOSPI +0.46%, ASX 200 -1.22%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.94 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 2.75 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.46 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 1.22 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xia
EQUITY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +3.3%, KOSPI +1.95%, ASX 200 -1.09%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 3.3 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.95 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 1.09 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi up 0.16 percent, SoftBank Group up 4.21
EQUITY | Oct 01, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.94%, Hang Seng -0.19%, Shanghai Composite +0.49%, KOSPI -0.48%, ASX 200 +1.26%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.94 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.19 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.49 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.48 percent and the ASX 200 closed u
EQUITY | Sep 30, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.6%, Hang Seng unchanged, Shanghai Composite -1.49%, KOSPI -0.27%, ASX 200 +0.51%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.6 percent, the Hang Seng closed unchanged at 0 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.49 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.27 percent and the ASX 200
EQUITY | Sep 29, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.73%, Hang Seng +0.57%, Shanghai Composite -1.67%, KOSPI -2.7%, ASX 200 +0.17%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.73 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.57 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.67 percent, the KOSPI closed down 2.7 percent and the ASX 200 closed
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent, On Social Media, Says Had A Productive Call With Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama; Our Conversation Built On President Trump’s Discussion With Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Earlier This Week; We Discussed The Desirability Of A Strong Yen That Reflects Japan’s Strong Economic Fundamentals, And The Importance Of Staying In Close Communication On Currency Markets
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent, On Social Media, Says Had A Productive Call With Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama; Our Conversation Built On President Trump’s Discussion With Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Earl
LIVE | Sep 25, 2026, 03:07 PM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.3%, Hang Seng -1.37%, ASX 200 -1.14%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.3 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.37 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 1.14 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xiaomi down 2.41 percent, SoftBank Group
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.76%, Hang Seng -1.28%, Shanghai Composite -1.61%, ASX 200 -0.64%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.76 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 1.28 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 1.61 percent and the ASX 200 closed down 0.64 percent. Asian volume lea
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 08:13 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Hang Seng -0.87%, Shanghai Composite -0.34%, KOSPI +0.9%, ASX 200 +0.38%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Hang Seng closed down 0.87 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.34 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.9 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.38 percent. Asian volume leaders wer
EQUITY | Sep 23, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close higher: Hang Seng +1.24%, Shanghai Composite +1.03%, KOSPI +0.15%, ASX 200 +0.3%
Asian cash markets finished higher: the Hang Seng closed up 1.24 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 1.03 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.15 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.3 percent. Asian volume leaders were X
EQUITY | Sep 22, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close higher: Hang Seng +1%, Shanghai Composite +0.97%, KOSPI +1.65%, ASX 200 +0.01%
Asian cash markets finished higher: the Hang Seng closed up 1 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.97 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.65 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0.01 percent. Asian volume leaders were Xia
EQUITY | Sep 21, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close higher: Nikkei 225 +1.38%, Hang Seng +0.14%, Shanghai Composite +0.52%, KOSPI +2.66%, ASX 200 +0.4%
Asian cash markets finished higher: the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.38 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.14 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.52 percent, the KOSPI closed up 2.66 percent and the ASX 200 closed up 0
EQUITY | Sep 18, 2026, 08:20 AM UTC
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Reported Earlier, Japan Interest Rate Decision 1.25% Vs. 1.25% Est.; 1.00% Prior
Reported Earlier, Japan Interest Rate Decision 1.25% Vs. 1.25% Est.; 1.00% Prior
LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.33%, Hang Seng -0.31%, Shanghai Composite +0.29%, KOSPI -0.04%, ASX 200 +0.69%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.33 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.31 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.29 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.04 percent and the ASX 200 closed u
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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'Japan, US In Talks To Build Chip Factory As Part Of Tariff Deal' - Nikkei Asia
'Japan, US In Talks To Build Chip Factory As Part Of Tariff Deal' - Nikkei Asia
LIVE | Sep 17, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.69%, Hang Seng -0.8%, Shanghai Composite +0.16%, KOSPI +1.37%, ASX 200 -0.61%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.69 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.8 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.16 percent, the KOSPI closed up 1.37 percent and the ASX 200 closed down
EQUITY | Sep 16, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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U.S. Treasury's Bessent Says For A Nominal Amount, The U.S. Treasury Was Able To Signal Support For Japanese Policies
U.S. Treasury's Bessent Says For A Nominal Amount, The U.S. Treasury Was Able To Signal Support For Japanese Policies
LIVE | Sep 15, 2026, 03:55 PM UTC
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Asian markets close lower: Nikkei 225 -0.01%, Hang Seng -0.51%, Shanghai Composite -0.61%, KOSPI -0.85%, ASX 200 -0.79%
Asian cash markets finished lower: the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.01 percent, the Hang Seng closed down 0.51 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed down 0.61 percent, the KOSPI closed down 0.85 percent and the ASX 200 clos
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Attention U.S. bond investors: Japan’s yield spike could draw capital home
The global competition for capital is intensifying, and shifting dynamics in Japan AMEX:EWJ are creating new pressures for U.S. bond NASDAQ:IEF NASDAQ:TLT AMEX:ZROZ investors, according to the BlackRock Investment Instit
RATES | Sep 09, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
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Asian cash markets close mixed: Nikkei higher, Hang Seng lower
Asian cash markets finished mixed: Nikkei closed higher, Hang Seng closed lower, Shanghai Composite edged higher, KOSPI closed higher, ASX 200 closed higher.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish mixed: Nikkei and Hang Seng up, Shanghai down
Asian cash markets ended mixed: Nikkei 225 +1.26%, Hang Seng +1.44%, Shanghai Composite -0.29%, KOSPI +1.64%, ASX 200 +0.31%. Asian volume leaders included Xiaomi, Meituan and SoftBank Group.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash closes mixed: Nikkei, Hang Seng, Shanghai fall; KOSPI rises
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.
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish lower; Nikkei, KOSPI slide most
Asian cash markets closed lower: Nikkei 225 -2.85%, Hang Seng -1.12%, Shanghai Composite -1.13%, KOSPI -3.99%, ASX 200 -1.08%. Asian volume leaders included Xiaomi, Alibaba, Meituan, Mitsubishi UFJ and AIA Group.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 08:11 AM UTC
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Bessent urges clear monetary-policy communication after Bank of Japan meeting
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent met the Bank of Japan governor, stressing sound monetary-policy formulation and communication to anchor inflation expectations.
MACRO | Sep 01, 2026, 03:47 PM UTC
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Treasury Secretary says BoJ actions could strengthen the yen
In a CNBC interview, the U.S. Treasury Secretary said his belief is that Japan’s central bank will do things that lead to a stronger yen.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 31, 2026, 02:46 PM UTC
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Asian cash markets finish mixed; Nikkei and Hang Seng down
Asian cash markets ended mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.14%, Hang Seng -0.24%, Shanghai Composite +0.86%, KOSPI +0.46%, and ASX 200 -0.18%. Trading volume leaders were Alibaba up and Meituan up.
EQUITY | Aug 31, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Treasury says it swapped Exchange Stabilization Fund FX for yen
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent sent a letter to Senator Warren stating the Treasury exchanged existing Exchange Stabilization Fund foreign-currency assets for yen, according to Reuters.
RATES | Aug 28, 2026, 03:59 PM UTC
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Asia cash markets end mixed; Nikkei up, KOSPI down
Asian cash markets finished mixed: Nikkei 225 closed up 0.41 percent, Hang Seng closed down 0.33 percent, Shanghai Composite closed up 1.01 percent, KOSPI closed down 1.79 percent and ASX 200 closed down 0.39 percent.
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish mixed: Shanghai Composite up, ASX 200 down
Asian cash markets closed mixed: Nikkei 225 -0.2%, Hang Seng +0.13%, Shanghai Composite +1.73%, KOSPI +1.53% and ASX 200 -1.38%. Volume leaders were Xiaomi down and Meituan down.
EQUITY | Aug 27, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed: Nikkei 225 +0.62%, Hang Seng +0.59%, Shanghai Composite +0.59%, KOSPI +0.97%, ASX 200 -0.4%
Asian cash markets finished mixed: the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.62 percent, the Hang Seng closed up 0.59 percent, the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.59 percent, the KOSPI closed up 0.97 percent and the ASX 200 closed down
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Asia cash markets finish mixed; Nikkei up, Hang Seng down
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%.
MACRO | Aug 25, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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Japan weighs tax breaks on gains from non-core sales
Japan's government is considering tax breaks on gains from sales of non-core businesses, with exemptions from corporate tax if companies reinvest proceeds in acquisitions.
REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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US eyes 7.5% tariffs on China overcapacity before Xi-Trump talks
US officials are said to be weighing 7.5% tariffs on China overcapacity ahead of Xi-Trump talks, according to Hammerstone MarketTalk.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 03:36 PM UTC
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Japan plans AI platform to speed materials development
Japan is moving forward with plans for an AI platform that would analyze manufacturer-shared data to accelerate new materials development by a factor of 10, according to Nikkei.
MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 03:25 PM UTC
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EWJ and FXI track mixed Asian and European index moves
EWJ and FXI are referenced alongside a mixed session in which the Nikkei fell 488 points to 65,528, the Shanghai Index fell 23 points to 3,882, and the Hang Seng dropped 492 points to 25,517, while the DAX and FTSE 100 r
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC
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Asian markets close mixed, led lower by KOSPI and Hang Seng
Asian cash markets finished mixed, with the KOSPI down 3.12%, the Hang Seng down 1.98%, the Nikkei 225 down 0.74%, the Shanghai Composite down 0.59% and the ASX 200 up 0.49%.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 08:10 AM UTC
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S&P Global Japan PMIs rise: Manufacturing 55.1, Services 52.3
S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 from 54.5 in July, and Services PMI increased to 52.3 from July’s final 51.2, extending expansion streaks.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 10:49 AM UTC
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EWJ Japan July chip-making equipment billings rise 35.4% Y/Y
Japan chip-making equipment billings for July, as tracked under EWJ, increase 35.4% year-on-year, per seaj cited by Hammerstone MarketTalk.
MACRO | Aug 21, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC
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Asia stocks mixed as Hang Seng jumps and Nikkei falls
Asian markets are mixed: Nikkei -200 points to 66,016, Shanghai +1 to 3,905, and Hang Seng +310 to 26,009, while Europe shows DAX +34 to 26,017 and FTSE 100 up to 10,752.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC