Asia markets mixed tracking decline in global markets, investors focus on earnings

Asia markets mixed tracking decline in global markets, investors focus on earnings in China. Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting today. South Korea's economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter from a year ago. In the U.S., all three major indexes ended little changed on Wednesday. The yen weakened to 34-year lows against the dollar.

Equities Play A Waiting Game

Consumption continued to drive growth in the first quarter. The waiting game continues for the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks to cut interest rates this year. 2024 is shaping up to be a “normal” expansionary year with healthy levels of economic growth and inflation.

Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to levels not seen since last November. Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell last week from recent highs despite tensions in the Middle East.

Asia markets rise tracking global markets as strong corporate earnings boost sentiment

Asia markets rise tracking global markets as strong corporate earnings boost sentiment. U.S. Stock futures climb higher on Wednesday as investors react to corporate earnings reports. On Tuesday, all three major indexes in the US ended higher. Investors continue to monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

Asia markets mostly rise tracking a tech-led rebound on Wall Street, focus on busy earnings week

Asia markets mostly rise tracking a tech-led rebound on Wall Street, focus on busy earnings week. Japan's yen hits new 34-year lows against the dollar. China created 3.03 million new urban jobs in the first quarter of 2024. In the U.S., on Monday, all three major indexes rebounded from their worst week of the year.

Adapting To Economic Paradigm Shifts

Home Investing Strategy Portfolio Strategy Adapting To Economic Paradigm Shifts. Investors should look to real assets to diversify beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio. The global economy may be shifting from a low inflationary paradigm driven by disinflationary forces to an inflationary one.

Weekly Report: what happened at CXSE last week (0415-0419)?

Asian markets mostly higher after China keeps lending rate unchanged

Asian markets mostly higher after China keeps lending rate unchanged in April. Japan's yen hovered 34-year lows around 154.7 per dollar. Indonesia's trade surplus increased to $4.47B in March 2024. U.S. Stock futures rose on Monday.

PBOC leaves benchmark rates unchanged in April

PBOC leaves benchmark rates unchanged in April. The 1-year loan prime rate was maintained at 3.45%. The decision came after the economy grew more than expected in Q1 of 2024. In China, the PBOC left key lending rates unchanged at the April fixing.

Weekly Commentary: World-Wide De-Risking/Deleveraging

Looking Back At Equity Factors In Q1 2024 With WisdomTree

Asian markets in red with a wave of risk-off sentiment

Global Growth Returns And The 2025 Fiscal Reckoning

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

Emerging Markets - A Changed Asset Class?

Inflation Progress May Be Bumpy, But Is Likely To Continue

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks

China's First Quarter 2024 GDP Beat Forecasts As Investment Picks Up

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.

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% in the first quarter from a year ago, beating expectations for a 5% growth. Lunar New Year festival also helped buoy consumer spending. The Chinese economy grew by a seasonally adjusted 1.6% in Q1 of 2024.