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Asian Markets Mixed as Japan Tech Slide Offsets China AI Strength

Asian markets traded cautiously Monday as Japanese tech shares were hit by hefty profit-taking, in particular a plunge in Advantest. China, meanwhile, was boosted by buoyant sentiment around domestic AI growth and PMI figures. Investors were looking ahead to important U.S. jobs numbers and Federal Reserve policy hints later in the week.
Sep 2, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Asian Stocks Rise as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings and Fed Rate Cuts

Asian markets were higher Monday, supported by China's CSI 300, as investors braced for Nvidia's results and expected Fed rate cuts. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index was up 1.5%, with Wall Street having ended the week at record highs. The dollar stabilized, gold remained high and oil gained a bit in the midst of simmering geopolitical tensions.
Aug 25, 2025
By Anshul Panda
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Markets Hold Steady Ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

Global stocks traded flat on Friday as traders awaited a speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole for clues on monetary policy. MSCI's global index and Europe shares were flat, and Wall Street futures nudged higher. China's CSI 300 rose on AI news, the dollar advanced, and oil, gold and the yen declined
Aug 23, 2025
By Anshul Panda