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Analytics
20 April 2021
Stocks fluctuate while dollar trims losses
Asian stocks were mixed-to-lower on Tuesday, as investors are about a rise in inflation and renewed coronavirus infections that prompt some countries to reimpose lockdowns. Japan’s Nikkei dropped 2% on worries that the possible reintroduction of COVID-19 emergency measures. The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.13%, the Hang Seng in Hong Kong gained 0.1%. The Kospi in Seoul rose 0.68% and the S&P-ASX 200 in Sydney sank 0.68%.
15 April 2021
Dollar on the defensive as risk demand prevails
Asian stocks were mixed Thursday, with MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan pausing after two straight days of gains. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.69% while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong declined 0.76%. The Kospi in Seoul added 0.41%. Investors continue to be worried amid the surge in coronavirus cases in the region despite the International Monetary Fund's rosy view on Asia's economic outlook.
13 April 2021
All eyes on US CPI data
Asian equities were mostly higher on Tuesday amid strong economic data out of China. Exports rose by over 30% in March from a year earlier, while imports jumped 38%, their fastest pace in four years. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.72%, South Korea’s Kospi added 1.07% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 inched up less than 0.1%. However, the Shanghai Composite in China bucked the trend to shed nearly 0.5%.
08 April 2021
Dollar is back under pressure after Fed
Asian equities were mixed on Wednesday amid very subdued trading, as investors digested the U.S. Federal Reserve’s continued commitment to its supportive policy. In its minutes from the March meeting, the Federal Reserve officials indicated that despite an improving economy, the easy policy will stay in place until it produces stronger employment and inflation. The fact that the central bank staffers were in no hurry to tighten monetary support is generally positive for stocks. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat, as well as on the weekly charts. Japan’s Nikkei eased 0.3% and Chinese blue chips shed 0.1%. U.S. stock futures nudged to another record high.
06 April 2021
Upbeat tone dominates global markets
Today in Asia, stocks were mixed-to-positive. Japan’s Nikkei 225 lost early gains and fell 1.30% after household spending data showed a 6.6% decline in February. Besides, experts warned Japan to brace for the fourth wave of surging COVID-19 infections and deaths. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.20% while the Shanghai Composite in China slipped just 0.04%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.84%. Hong Kong trading was closed for a holiday.
02 April 2021
Dollar, oil steady in pre-holiday trading
Asian stocks posted solid gains on Friday while trading volumes were below average due to holidays. As Treasuries rebounded, 10-year yields fell back below 1.7%, adding to investor optimism. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.58%, the Shanghai Composite edged 0.52% higher, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.82%. Markets in Hong Kong and Australia were closed for the holiday. Now, market players shift focus to the upcoming U.S. jobs report, which could bring some volatility in a holiday-shortened trading session. Most European stocks and US markets are closed on Good Friday as well, suggesting trading volumes will be low ahead of the weekend.
01 April 2021
Macroeconomic Events for April
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Here is the list of the most important economic events for April.
30 March 2021
Stocks rebound, but oil struggles to extend gains ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Following initial losses, Asian stocks turned mostly higher on Tuesday, with rising bond yields capping gains in the markets. Lockdown measures in Europe and the new coronavirus uptick in the U.S. weighed on investor sentiment as well. Still, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 managed to finish 0.16% higher despite the reports that the weekly number of newly confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Japan has exceeded 10,000 for the first time in six weeks. The Shanghai Composite in China advanced 0.62% while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost nearly 1% after a 1.7% rally seen last week.
26 March 2021
Risk appetite rebounds following a bearish week
Asian markets gained on Friday, driven by hopes for a strong recovery from the pandemic. Equities managed to bounce from three-month lows as investors shrugged off rising tensions between the West and China. MSCI’s ex-Japan Asia index rose 1.43%, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.63% following recent losses incurred after the European Union joined Washington’s allies in imposing sanctions on officials in China’s Xinjiang.
24 March 2021
Risky assets off lows but still on the defensive
Asian stocks finished broadly lower on Wednesday amid a deterioration in the outlook for economic recovery after the European governments extended anti-coronavirus lockdowns. Furthermore, the World Health Organization said the weekly global death toll from the virus is rising again following six weeks of declines. Against this backdrop, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell 2.04%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index slid 2.03%, the Shanghai Composite declined 1.3% while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 bucked the trend, to gain 0.50%.
23 March 2021
Risk off-tone dominates global markets, dollar rallies
Today in Asia stocks turned sour following early bullish attempts as the US, the UK, Canada, and the EU announced sanctions against Chinese officials for "serious human rights abuses" against Uyghur Muslims. Also on the negative side, Chinese internet-search giant Baidu made a disappointing debut in its $3 billion Hong Kong offering, as the company’s stocks rose only marginally from the opening level. As a result, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index and China’s Shanghai Composite shed 1.34% and 0.93%, respectively. In Japan, Nikkei 225 edged 0.61% lower while South Korea’s Kospi fell 1.01%.
19 March 2021
Dollar retreats as stocks recover after a sell-off
Asian equities were on the defensive as well, after U.S. shares slid from a record. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to its highest level in more than a year above 1.7% before easing slightly. A rocky start to US-China talks in Alaska weighed on markets as well. Commenting on the meeting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that there was a lot of confrontation. As a result, Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index shed 1.4% each, the Shanghai Composite dropped 1,69%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.56%.