BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed Wednesday in Asia after U.S. stock indexes held at a near standstill ahead of some potentially market-moving reports. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 1.7% to 17,115.94
HONG KONG (AP) — Asia stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday, with investors mainly focusing on a U.S. inflation report and what it means for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Oil prices advanced while U.S. futures were mixed. The yen weakened, coming close to a 34-year low. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.8% []
Equities retreated after inflation data called the Fed's rate-cut plans into question.
Volatility returned as market participants adjusted their expectations for rate cuts.
Stocks soared into the weekend as investors brushed off strong payrolls data and lowered rate-cut expectations.
The main indexes temporarily tumbled after Fed Chair Powell said interest rates could stay higher for longer.
Strength in several mega-cap tech and communication services stocks kept the main indexes higher Thursday.
US stocks searched for direction on Tuesday as the Dow looked to snap a
Investors were bracing for a wholesale inflation print, after a surprise uptick in CPI shook markets and undermined bets on interest-rate cuts.
Equities struggled before tomorrow's big Consumer Price Index report.
The main indexes turned negative in mid-afternoon trading as all eyes turned to tomorrow morning's key employment update.
Worries over the fallout from Iran's attack on Israel eased, allowing focus to return to earnings season and inflation risks to rate-cut hopes.