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Asian shares gain after US-Iran ceasefire

Asian shares rallied sharply in Wednesday morning trading as oil prices tumbled following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

08 Apr 2026-10:24
Asian markets tumble as Seoul stocks post record drop

Shares across Asian markets plunged as growing fears that an expanding war in the Middle East could trigger an oil shock, drive inflation higher and delay expected interest rate cuts.

04 Mar 2026-11:59
Deutsche Bank plans emerging markets hiring push

Deutsche Bank is preparing to expand its private banking workforce in emerging markets, as the lender looks to strengthen its position in fast-growing wealth regions across the Gulf and North Asia.

13 Feb 2026-09:10
Nikkei, Kospi reach new highs in Asian markets rally

Asian stock markets were mostly higher on Thursday, with benchmark indexes in Japan and South Korea reaching fresh record levels, even after Wall Street lost momentum following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report. US stock futures edged up in early trading.

12 Feb 2026-11:04
Asian markets mostly rise after S&P 500 sets new high

Asian stock markets mostly advanced on Wednesday after the benchmark S&P 500 closed at another record high, supported by data showing the U.S. economy expanded at a stronger-than-expected 4.3% annual rate from July through September.

24 Dec 2025-09:27
Indian stock markets closed for Bali Pratipada; Asian shares mixed

Indian stock markets remained closed on October 22 for the Bali Pratipada festival, as per the official NSE holiday calendar.

22 Oct 2025-10:49
Asian markets steady after US rate cut, eyes on Trump–Xi call

Asian stock markets fluctuated on Friday, wrapping up a strong week for investors after the US interest rate cut.

19 Sep 2025-09:31
Asian stocks mixed after Fed cuts interest rates

Asian equities wavered on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, as investors weighed the prospects of further reductions amid Jerome Powell’s warning about a weakening jobs market.

18 Sep 2025-11:16
Asian markets climb on hopes of US rate cuts

Asian markets rallied on Wednesday, building on strong momentum from Wall Street’s record highs, after new U.S. employment data signaled a cooling labor market.

10 Sep 2025-09:48
Asia markets rise as Fed signals rate cuts, jobs data disappoints

Asian stocks mostly climbed on Thursday after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials suggested possible interest rate cuts, and a Japanese bond auction eased investor concerns.

04 Sep 2025-10:17

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