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…

Stock futures rise after Trump says there is a ceasefire timeline for Iran-Israel conflict: Live updates

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 23, 2025. NYSE Stock futures rose on Monday night after President Donald Trump said that there is a ceasefire timeline for Israel and Iran. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 185 points, or 0.4%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.5%, while Nasdaq 100…

Kroger’s shares rise as grocer says shoppers seek lower prices, cook more at home

Shares of Kroger rose about 10% on Friday as the supermarket operator raised its full-year sales outlook and said it’s drawing shoppers seeking lower-priced store brands and cheaper alternatives to dining out. The Cincinnati-based grocer said it now expects identical sales, excluding fuel, to increase by 2.25% and 3.25% year over year, higher than its…

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…