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30 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are trading negatively following inflation fears, along with a slowing US economy and uncertainties surrounding Trump's reciprocal tariffs. Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai are trading negatively by 1.33%, 1.53%, and 0.58%, respectively.
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29 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are trading positively after the U.S. court blocks Trump's reciprocal' tariffs. Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai are trading positively by 1.58%, 0.19%, and 0.40%, respectively.
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28 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are mostly trading positively, mirroring the global markets. Nikkei and Shanghai are both trading positively by 0.52% and 0.12% respectively, whereas Hang Seng is trading negatively by 0.26%.
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08 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets were trading higher after the US Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged. The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai indices rose by 0.22%, 0.66%, and 0.20%, respectively.
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07 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets Were trading mixed as China announced plans to cut interest rates. The Hang Seng and Shanghai were up 1.59% and 0.58%, respectively, while the Nikkei was down 0.10%.
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06 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets traded higher as investors assessed trade developments between the U.S. and countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The Hang Seng and Shanghai were up 0.56% and 0.64%, respectively. Japan markets remained closed for the public holiday.
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05 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets China, Japan, and Hong Kong markets remained closed due to public holidays.
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02 May 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are trading mixed after China said that it was evaluating possible trade talks with the U.S. Nikkei and Hang Seng are trading higher by 0.50% and 1.34%, respectively, while the Shanghai Composite is trading lower by 0.23%.
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30 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are trading mixed as traders parse a slew of key economic data in the region. Nikkei is trading higher by 0.07%, while Hang Seng and Shanghai are trading lower by 0.36% and 0.08%, respectively.
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29 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are trading in positive territory as investors await to see the extent of the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on corporate earnings and economic data expected from Wall Street this week. Nikkei is trading higher by 0.38%, Hang Seng is trading up by 0.64%.
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28 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are trading mixed as investors await further clarity on trade policies and potential economic support measures. Nikkei is trading higher by 0.63%, while Hang Seng is trading lower by 0.42% and Shanghai Composite is trading down by 0.20%.
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25 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets mostly trade positive on Fed rate cut hopes and Alphabet results. Nikkei and Hang Seng traded higher at 1.46% and 0.69% respectively, whereas Shanghai traded lower at 0.09%.
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24 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets are trading mixed as former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to soften his trade stance against China. Nikkei and Shanghai are trading positive by 0.94% and 0.49%, respectively, while Hang Seng is trading marginally lower by 0.22%.
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23 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are mostly trading in the green in hopes of de-escalation in U.S.-China tensions. Nikkei and Hang Seng are trading positively at 1.59% and 1.67% respectively, whereas Shanghai is trading negatively at 0.11%.
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22 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian Markets are mostly trading in negative territory, tracking Wall Street's sell-off after U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on his pressure campaign on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Shanghai is up by 0.17%, whereas Nikkei and Hang Seng are down by 0.11% and 0.52%, respectively..
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21 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets are trading mixed as China held its benchmark lending rates steady. Shanghai is trading higher by 0.53%, while Nikkei is down by 1.01%. The Hong Kong market remains closed due to the Eastern Holiday.
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17 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets are trading higher, showing resilience despite Wall Street's sharp decline following comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who warned that ongoing trade tensions may challenge the Fed's dual mandate of managing inflation and sustaining economic growth.
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16 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets are trading lower, mirroring the US markets as investors evaluate quarterly earnings amid ongoing concerns over tariffs that continue to dampen sentiment. Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai are trading lower by 0.63%, 1.71%, and 0.54%, respectively.
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15 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets are trading mixed following recent tariff exemptions and dovish remarks by Fed's Waller. Nikkei is trading higher by 1%, while Hang Seng and Shanghai are trading lower by 0.18% and 0.36%, respectively.
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11 Apr 2025
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World Economy and Markets
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Axis Direct
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Daily Note
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Asian markets traded lower as the sell-off resumed due to worries about the US-China trade war. The Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai were down 4.89%, 1.06%, and 0.33%, respectively.
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