Hong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering

When will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?

Hong Kong’s retail leasing market remained under pressure with rental rates far below the pre-pandemic levels, while Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight and a potential rate hike in the second half of the year by the US Federal Reserve would add to sector uncertainties, according to analysts. The food and beverage sector has seen numerous closures of both casual eateries and high-end restaurants in recent months. Fast-food chain Maxim’s MX scaled back operations and closed its South Horizons...

Asian Stocks Slide on Tech Selloff, Oil Slips: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia retreated as tech shares were hit by a renewed selloff after Thursday’s blistering rally, underscoring the heightened volatility that has gripped the sector this week.

Asian markets retreat, with Korean shares slumping despite AI-led rebound on Wall Street

Asian markets retreat, with Korean shares slumping despite AI-led rebound on Wall Street

ASX slides lower, Northern Star jumps after naming new CEO

The Australian sharemarket has retreated at the open while drops for some influential technology stocks pulled Wall Street lower overnight.

Seoul stocks end lower on foreign selling ahead of Q2 earnings

Seoul shares ended lower Monday as foreigners continued to offload local stocks ahead of major companies' second-quarter earnings releases. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. After opening 1.06 percent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index reversed course, falling 37.01 points, or 0.46 percent, to close at 8,051.33. Trade volume was moderate at 442.43 million shares worth 31.59 trillion won (20.6 billion), with gainers outnumbering losers 461 to 412. Investors are asse

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex drops 650 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as IT, metal stocks weigh

Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Domestic benchmark indices extended losses in afternoon trade on Tuesday after flat opening, with IT and metal stocks dragging the market despite easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Investors turned cautious after the recent rally, while attention shifted to the progress of the monsoon as a key near-term trigger for market direction.

Tech rout intensifies as selloff grips global stocks

Global stocks sold off on Tuesday, led by deep losses for tech stocks following a losing session for the sector on Wall Street. Shares in Asia were broadly lower by the end of the day’s trading session, with South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi index closing 10 lower. The index was dragged down by chipmaker SK Hynix []...Click to read more

Hong Kong retail investors reel as SK hynix ETF swings turn painful

Hong Kong retail investors reel as SK hynix ETF swings turn painful

Stock markets in Asia mixed as Japan and South Korea rise, China and Hong Kong fall

Stock markets in Asia mixed as Japan and South Korea rise, China and Hong Kong fall

Gold, silver extend losses amid Middle East tensions; Fed minutes in focus

Gold and silver prices declined significantly in Mumbai trading on Wednesday. This retreat followed global bullion market weakness and US President Donald Trump's comments. Crude oil prices surged, stoking inflationary concerns and impacting investor sentiment. Analysts noted that rising inflation and a stronger US dollar reduced gold and silver's appeal. Investors now await US Federal Reserve meeting minutes for interest rate guidance.

Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran

Asian shares are mixed in subdued trading as recent enthusiasm cools and markets face uncertainty about efforts to end the war in Iran.

Morning Bid: Shares pull back as markets await likely payrolls beat

Morning Bid: Shares pull back as markets await likely payrolls beat

We are losing huge capital, amidst debts and hypertension – Takoradi market traders lament

The relocated market circle traders of Takoradi have lamented of low sales since their relocation some five years ago.

(2nd LD) Seoul stocks end lower on foreign selling ahead of Q2 earnings

SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended lower Monday as foreigners continue...

Here's Why Shares in Venture Global Soared This Week (Hint: It's Iran-Related)

The market continues to act in a short-term manner, but there are likely to be more long-term consequences from recent hostilities.

Asia Shares Slip Ahead of AI Earnings as Oil Prices Ease

Asian stock markets traded cautiously on Monday as investors awaited a crucial earnings season expected to test the strength of the artificial intelligence driven technology rally. Meanwhile, oil prices slipped after OPEC+ agreed to raise production again, easing concerns over energy costs and inflation. Lower oil prices and softer than expected United States jobs data [] The post Asia Shares Slip Ahead of AI Earnings as Oil Prices Ease appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Apple supplier Luxshare slides in its record Hong Kong debut

Luxshare Precision Industry began trading in Hong Kong on Thursday with a stumble, its shares sliding on a debut that had been trailed as the city’s biggest listing of 2026. The stock fell as much as 9.6 below its offer price before clawing back part of the loss, an underwhelming opening for one of the [] This story continues at The Next Web

Asian Stocks Tumble as A.I. Uncertainty Jolts Tech Shares

Stock markets across Asia tumbled on Friday, pulled lower by the region’s biggest technology shares as investors continue to wrestle with whether the boom in artificial intelligence spending is all but done or just beginning. South Korea’s KOSPI fell 8 percent. The benchmark index has increasingly become a proxy for investor sentiment for artificial intelligence []

Asia’s AI rally winners face a rising leverage problem

Retail investors are amplifying volatility across Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Taiex end down after U.S. tech stocks tumble, but losses capped

Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed lower on heavy U.S. tech losses overnight but the downturn was limited on bargain hunting after the Taiex, the benchmark index of the Taiwan Stock Exchange, dipped below 46,000 points, dealers said.

Gold Surges 2.2%, Posting Its First Weekly Gain in Five Weeks as Global Banks Remain Bullish on the Precious Metal

Marsad Al Dahab reported a slight decline in local gold prices during Saturday's mid-day trading, coinciding with the weekly closure of international markets, after gold ended the week with its first weekly gain in five weeks. Spot gold rose by 2.2 over the week, supported by weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data and declining expectations for further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve. At the same time, optimistic forecasts from major global financial institutions and continued central bank purchases reinforced the positive outlook for gold during the second half of the year.

Chewy (NYSE: CHWY), Genesis Energy (NYSE: GEL), And Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) Flagged As Risky Stocks Under $50

Stocks trading between 10 and 50 occupy a curious middle ground, often representing businesses that have survived early-stage turbulence but not yet proven their long-term staying power. While some companies in this price range offer genuine value, others carry hidden risks that can blindside investors during periods of broader market volatility. Chewy (NYSE: CHWY), currently [] The post Chewy (NYSE: CHWY), Genesis Energy (NYSE: GEL), And Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) Flagged As Risky Stocks Under 50 appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.