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Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street declines as Trump unveils tariffs on auto imports
The direction of average tariff rates is up, Barclays says Whether President Trump will indeed soften his approach to tariffs as he has recently suggested is uncertain, but one thing that is clear is that average tariff rates are rising, according to Barclays. “We think the direction of travel is clear: average tariff rates are […]
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Morgan Stanley’s near-term rally call: CIO Mike Wilson sees beaten-up Mag 7 stocks as winners
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson sees a meaningful rotation back into U.S. stocks, and he sees one beaten-up group as a winner. “It started out with a low-quality rally, which is what we expect – meaning a short squeeze,” the firm’s chief investment officer told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Monday. “Then, what we noticed is the […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed after Wall Street rallies on expectations of softer tariffs
Tien Nguyen | 500px Plus | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mixed Tuesday, after Wall Street gained on hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be be softer than expected. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 started the day 0.63% higher. The country’s budget will be tabled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers later in the day. […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Elon Musk’s Starlink gets access to India, but its success rests on two billionaires
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Elon Musk in New York, U.S., on June 20, 2023. Indian Press Information Bureau | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mixed following losses on Wall Street; Bank of Japan meeting in focus
© Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday, following declines on Wall Street after a sell-off in technology stocks picked up pace. Japanese markets will be in focus for investors, with the Bank of Japan poised to announce its monetary policy decision later in the day. The central bank […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to rise as Wall Street bounces on retail sales data
Yukinori Hasumi | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to rise on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, which ticked up after retail sales data appeared to ease recession concerns. Investors will be keeping a close watch on Japanese markets, as the Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting on […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly climb; 40-year JGB yield hits record high
Crowds walk below neon signs on Nanjing Road. The street is the main shopping district of the city and one of the world’s busiest shopping districts. Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly climbed on Monday, with investors keeping a close watch on Chinese equities. Mainland China’s CSI 300 closed 0.24% lower at 3,996.79, while […]
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Oil, dollars, and debt: How safe is the Middle East from the global trade war?
The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Nikada | E+ | Getty Images The global trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump shows no sign of abating, with tit-for-tat tariffs hammering major economies, tanking stock markets and dimming growth prospects. The economies concerned – North America, the European Union, and China – […]
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Chinese stocks up 2.4%, leading gains in Asia, despite fall on Wall Street: Live updates
Wangwukong | Stone | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Friday despite a plunge in all three benchmarks in the U.S. over the previous session amid concern about President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Mainland China’s CSI 300 reversed its losses on Thursday to trade 2.4% higher at 11:47 a.m. Singapore time, leading gains in […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Apple has big expansion plans in India — but Trump’s tariffs could change that
Customers queue outside an Apple store ahead of its opening hours during the first day of sale of the iPhone 15 smartphone in Mumbai, India, on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Dhiraj Singh | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market […]
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