Asian stocks rise as AI capex ramps up, oil at six-week highs
World 15:04 23/07/2026Asian stocks rose on Thursday after U.S. technology firms outlined significant capital spending plans that are likely to benefit chipmakers in the region, while the escalating war in the Middle East pushed oil prices to six-week highs.
Asian stocks rise, precious metals hit records on Fed rate cut bets
World 12:34 29/12/2025Asian stocks were at six-week highs on Monday, while the dollar hovered near its lowest in almost three months on expectations of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates next year, which have also sparked a fierce rally in precious metals.
Asian stocks slip as nervy markets wait for Fed
World 11:38 09/12/2025SINGAPORE - Asian stocks fell and the dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors braced for a cut in U.S. interest rates later this week while the yen was calm after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan's northeast region though the impact was limited.
Asian markets slide as tech valuations worry investors
World 17:18 18/11/2025SYDNEY -- Asian stocks sagged to one-month lows on Tuesday with the heaviest selling in Japan and South Korea's tech-driven markets as earnings at chipmaker Nvidia loom later in the week as a test for valuations across the sector.
