Asia-Pacific markets track Wall Street gains after White House downplays tariff deadline

Aerial view of Osaka Skyline Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday, tracking Wall Street’s gains after White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt downplayed the impending start of the tariff deals, which have weighed on investor sentiment. July 8 is when the so-called liberation day tariffs are set to take effect after…

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise as investors assess China data, escalating Israel-Iran tensions

Anshun bridge reflecting in the Jinjiang river at dusk in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. © Philippe Lejeanvre | Moment Open | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday as investors assessed China data and monitored escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump is now weighing on whether to back the Israeli military…

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess Israel-Iran conflict; BOJ rate decision on tap

Sunset at Shinjuku , Tokyo – Japan. Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday, as investors hope the Israel-Iran conflict might remain contained with Tehran reportedly signaling readiness to negotiate. Investors await the Bank of Japan’s policy verdict, with the BOJ expected to stand pat on interest rates at 0.5% in…

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise as investors parse China data, assess escalating Israel-Iran tensions

Beijing Central Business District, mix of offices and apartments Ispyfriend | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday, as investors assessed escalating Israel-Iran tensions and parsed a slew of data from China. Oil prices jumped as Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, while gold prices rallied, as investors sought refuge in the safe haven…

Asia-Pacific markets climb on optimism over progress in U.S.-China trade talks

Maremagnum | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets climbed Wednesday as trade discussions between the U.S. and China led to an agreement, representatives from both sides said. The deal is now awaiting a nod from the leaders of the two countries. “We have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus and the call between…

Asia-Pacific markets climb as investors await details of U.S.-China trade talks

Aerial view by drone of Tokyo Cityscape with Tokyo Sky Tree visible in Tokyo city, Japan on sunrise. pongnathee kluaythong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets climbed Tuesday as investors awaited further details on the U.S.-China trade talks, which were slated to continue for a second day. Officials from both countries held trade talks in…

South Korean stocks rise 2% to lead gains in Asia after opposition leader wins presidential election

Landscape of Songdo International City. Incheon, South Korea. Photograph By Kangheewan. | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets advanced Wednesday after Wall Street rose on the back of a tech rally, led by chipmaker Nvidia, with South Korean stocks leading gains. Shares in the artificial intelligence darling advanced nearly 3%, extending Monday’s gains and driving…

Asia-Pacific markets rise after Wall Street looks past global trade frictions

Aaron Foster | The Image Bank | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Tuesday following gains on all three Wall Street benchmarks overnight, despite mounting global trade frictions. China pushed back against the U.S.’ accusations that it had violated a temporary trade agreement. Instead, the Asian powerhouse blamed Washington for failing to uphold the deal — a…