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Asian equity markets rebound as investors shrug off another tech-led selloff on Wall Street

Asian equity markets rebound as investors shrug off another tech-led selloff on Wall Street. Japan's yen stabilized near 154 per dollar as the US acknowledged "serious concerns" over a rapidly weakening yen. U.S. Stock futures rose on Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted their 4th straight day of losses.

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks. Japan's trade balance swings to surplus in March as exports surge. U.S. Stock futures were mixed on Wednesday as first quarter earnings season kicks into high gear. All three major Asian markets ended mixed on Tuesday. Investors remain vigilant amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Japan’s trade balance swings to surplus in March as exports surges while imports decline

Japan’s trade balance swings to surplus in March as exports surges while imports decline. Shipments rose by 7.3% y/y to the largest amount in three months of JPY 9,469.60 billion. A private survey showed that sentiment among manufacturers in the country eased in April.

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China. China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations. Retail sales rose more than expected in March, suggesting interest rates may stay steady. China reports air passenger numbers +37.7% in Q1 2024.

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Asia markets in red as tensions in the Middle East mounted after Iran attacked Israel

Asia markets in red as tensions in the Middle East mounted after Iran attacked Israel over the weekend. Japanese machinery orders beat expectations for February. China's People's Bank of China kept its lending rate at 2.5%. All three major Asian markets ended in red on Friday.

Asia markets mixed ahead of trade data in China and bank earnings

Japan's industrial output falls more than initially anticipated to 0.6% in February

Japan's industrial output falls more than initially anticipated to 0.6% in February 2024. Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.31% to close at 39,564 on Friday. Yearly, industrial output fell by 3.9% in the fourth straight month of contraction.