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China Indexes Edged Higher as Lawmakers Debate Fiscal Deficit Measures

Nov 4, 2024
Li Chen
The Standing Committee of the People's National Congress commenced its deliberation to decide the size and timing of fiscal measures needed to support the economic growth target rate.

Japan's Nikkei 225 Extended Weekly Losses; Lasertec Dropped 16%, Panasonic Jumped 8%

Nov 1, 2024
Akira Ito
Market indexes in Japan extended the day's losses following a sharp selloff in tech stocks, mirroring losses in Thursday's trading in New York. Panasonic reiterated its annual outlook. Lastertec reported weak quarterly results, and the semiconductor inspection equipment company said it will no longer provide quarterly estimates. 

BoJ Holds Rates Steady; Advantest, Hitachi, and Renesas In Focus After Earnings

Oct 31, 2024
Akira Ito
The Bank of Japan left its key lending rate at 0.25% and adjusted its inflation and economic growth projects over the next three years.

China Indexes Rebound After Factory Activities Resume Expansion

Oct 31, 2024
Li Chen
China's manufacturing activities returned to growth in October after contracting for five consecutive months, the official survey showed. China Construction Bank, China Life, and ICBC advanced after the release of their quarterly results.

New Home Sales In China Rebounded In October, Stock Indexes Pare Weekly Losses

Oct 31, 2024
Li Chen
New home sales from leading developers returned to growth in October, the first monthly increase in 2024, following a raft of monetary measures and the relaxing of property purchase restrictions. 

Japan Indexes Extended Rally to Third Day, Hino Motor Plunged 11%

Oct 30, 2024
Akira Ito
Japan's indexes extended gains for the third day in a row, powered by gains in tech stocks. Hino Motors plunged 11% after the scandal-hit truck and bus maker reported a loss and offered a weak outlook.

China Indexes Fall 1% Amid Fiscal Measures Uncertainty and Weak Earnings Growth Outlook

Oct 30, 2024
Li Chen
China market indexes turned lower ahead of the key legislative committee meeting next week, which could decide the timing and amount of fiscal measures to support the 5% economic growth target rate. 



Japan Indexes Extend Gains Despite Rising Political Instability and Policy Uncertainty

Oct 29, 2024
Akira Ito
Stock market indexes in Tokyo advanced for the second day in a row amid growing policy uncertainty and heightened political instability as leading political parties struggle to form the next government.

China Indexes Traded In Tight Range, HSBC Announced $3 Billion Stock Repurchase Plan, Sinopec Earnings Declined

Oct 29, 2024
Li Chen
China indexes fluctuated around the flatline as investors reviewed the latest earnings from HSBC, WuXi App Tec, and Sinopec. HSBC announced a stock repurchase plan of $3 billion.

Yen to Test Lower Lows After Voters In Japan Erase LDP-led Ruling Coalition's Majority

Oct 28, 2024
Akira Ito
Japan's political instability is likely to add another layer of complexity to the Bank of Japan's interest rate normalization plans, as the leading political parties lack enough seats to form a stable government. 

China Sets Date to Propose Budgetary Measures, Indexes Trade Around Flatline

Oct 28, 2024
Li Chen
China indexes traded around the flatline after the legislative committee of the National People's Congress set the date to discuss budgetary measures, raising hopes for additional stimulus measures.

Nikkei 225 Extended Weekly Losses Ahead of National Election, Tokyo Inflation Drops to 6-Month Low

Oct 25, 2024
Akira Ito
Japan is likely to head for post-election chaos as the ruling coalition government scrambles to stem losses in Sunday's national election.

China Indexes Trim Weekly Losses After New Home Sales Rebound

Oct 25, 2024
Li Chen
China indexes trimmed weekly losses, and new home bookings in the current week increased for the third week in a row. The stimulus measures from local governments and the People's Bank of China supported the rise in demand.

Japan Heads for Post-Election Chaos as Leading Parties Struggle to Win Voter's Attention

Oct 24, 2024
Akira Ito
Japan is likely to head for another chaotic phase after the national election this Sunday, which could force leading parties to make unwieldy coalition to form the next government.



China Stocks Lack Near-term Catalysts to Support Recent Market Surge

Oct 24, 2024
Li Chen
Investors sold stocks in China and Hong Kong for the second day in a row as the prospects of earnings growth in the near future look dim.