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Asian equities fell on Mar 27, 2026: Kospi down ~2.1% and MSCI Asia ex-Japan -0.7% as Iran tensions and semiconductor losses pressured markets (Investing.com).

Top EM fund beat 96% of peers (12 months to Mar 26, 2026) and is increasing Asian high-end chip exposure, citing war risk; this alters EM sector correlations and governance needs.

The benchmark index is buoyed by the three Singapore banks which all traded higher Read more at The Business Times.

Morgan Stanley has lowered its year-end 2025 targets for several major Asian stock indexes, citing downgraded global and emerging market growth forecasts along with updated currency expectations. The bank said upside potential from current levels is limited, with near-term risks skewed to the downside. Revised targets include: * TOPIX: cut to 2600 (from 3000) * Hang Seng Index: cut to 20,800 (from 24,000) * Hang Seng China Enterprises Index: cut to 7700 (from 8600) * CSI 300 Index: cut to 3830 (from 4200) Morgan Stanley's base case reflects a more cautious stance amid softer GDP expectations across Asia and emerging markets. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

Asia stocks rise on rate cut bets; Nikkei soars after Ishiba exit, strong GDP  Investing.com

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Monday after soft U.S. payrolls data ramped up bets on a September interest rate cut, with Japanese stocks leading gains on strong economic growth data, even after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unexpectedly resigned. S&P 500 Futures rose 0.2% in Asian trade, recovering from a negative Friday close on Wall Street after the nonfarm payrolls data also sparked concerns over slowing U.S. economic growth. But markets remained largely optimistic that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by at least 25 basis points during its September 16-17 meeting. Focus this week is also on key U.S. consumer inflation data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 soars on strong GDP; PM Ishiba resigns The Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indexes rose 1.5% and 1.1%, respectively, coming close to record highs last seen in mid-August. Revised second-quarter gross domestic product showed the Japanese economy grew much faster than initially estimated, amid strong exports and private spending. Growing doubts over more interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan also boosted Japanese shares, especially as the country faces heightened political uncertainty. Prime Minister Ishiba said on Sunday that he will step down as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, just weeks after its ruling coalition suffered a crushing defeat in the upper house elections. Ishiba signaled that his resignation was also after Tokyo had secured a trade deal with the U.S., which will entail relatively lower tariffs on Japanese goods. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. But his abrupt resignation now opens the door to a potential leadership struggle in the world’s fourth-largest economy, especially after the LDP lost its majority in the upper house. Candidates tipped to replace Ishiba are viewed as much less fiscally conservative than the outgoing prime minister. Asia markets buoyed by rate cut bets, but gains limited Broader Asian markets were far less upbeat than Japan, with caution over a cooling U.S. economy limiting overall optimism over lower rates. China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.2%, remaining muted as investors locked in stellar profits from August. The Shanghai Composite and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose about 0.1% each. Focus this week is on key Chinese trade and inflation data for more cues on a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy. Australia’s ASX 200 lagged as concerns over slowing economic growth pushed investors out of economically sensitive sectors such as miners and financials. South Korea’s KOSPI added 0.1%, as did Singapore’s Straits Times index. Futures for India’s Nifty 50 index rose 0.3%, although the index was nursing losses from the prior week as investors fretted over Washington imposing 50% trade tariffs on New Delhi. AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes dozens of winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. Year to date, 3 out of 4 global portfolios are beating their benchmark indexes, with 98% in the green. Our flagship Tech Titans strategy doubled the S&P 500 within 18 months, including notable winners like Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Which stock will be the next to soar?

Updates at 00:50 ET (04:50 GMT) with India open, China recovery Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks rose on Friday, capping off a volatile week as investors awaited key U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for more cues on interest rates in the world’s largest economy. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was the best performer in the region after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing a Washington-Tokyo trade deal, which entails lower trade tariffs against the Asian country. Chinese markets steadied after being battered by profit-taking this week, with markets now looking to a host of economic readings due next week for more cues on the Chinese economy. Regional markets took positive cues from Wall Street, where optimism over lower interest rates saw the S&P 500 close at a record high on Thursday. Focus is now squarely on nonfarm payrolls data, due at 08:30 ET (12:30 GMT). S&P 500 Futures rose 0.2% in Asian trade. Japanese stocks lead on US trade optimism Japan’s Nikkei 225 index added 0.8%, while the TOPIX rose 0.4%. The Nikkei was trading up 0.4% this week. Sentiment towards Japan was buoyed by Trump executing a recently signed trade deal, which will entail lower trade tariffs on Japan, especially the country’s key automobile sector. Stronger-than-expected private spending data also highlighted some resilience in the Japanese economy. Household spending rose more than expected in July from the prior month, while overall wage income of employees also beat expectations. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. The readings highlighted strength in consumer spending, which is a key driver of Japanese growth. But they also pointed to some stickiness in inflation– a trend that could attract more interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan in the coming months. Chinese stocks head for weekly losses after August rally China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.9%, while the Shanghai Composite added 0.4%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose 0.5%, with all three indexes advancing after a sluggish start to the day. Mainland Chinese markets vastly lagged their Asian peers this week, and were set to lose about 2.6% amid a wave of profit-taking. This came after Chinese shares logged stellar gains in August, racing to multi-year highs on optimism over more stimulus measures and an increased push for self-reliance in artificial intelligence technology. Private purchasing managers index data released this week showed some resilience in the Chinese economy, with trade and inflation data set to provide more economic cues in the coming week. The Hang Seng was trading up 0.3% this week on some resilience in technology shares. Broader Asian markets mostly advanced on Friday and were set for middling weekly performances. Australia’s ASX 200 rose 0.4%, while Singapore’s Straits Times index added 0.3%. South Korea’s KOSPI was flat. Indian stocks set for weekly gain on tax cheer India’s Nifty 50 index fell 0.3% in morning trade. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Indian shares lagged their Asian peers in August with a 1.4% loss, as the country was slapped with U.S. President Donald Trump’s increased 50% tariffs. But bigger losses in Indian shares were still limited by signs of resilience in the Indian economy, especially after the government announced a host of tax cuts aimed at supporting private spending. Optimism over the tax cuts also put the Nifty on course for a 1% gain this week. Which stocks should you consider in your very next trade? The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

Asian stocks track Wall Street higher, bond yields ease before US payrolls  Reuters

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks fell on Wednesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as investors grappled with increased uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs, with Australian and Chinese markets taking little support from positive economic readings. Regional markets took negative cues from Wall Street, which marked a weak start to September after an appeals court ruled against Trump’s tariffs, which could complicate recent trade deals struck by Washington with several major economies. But S&P 500 Futures rose 0.1% in Asian trade, supported by optimism over Google owner Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) after an antitrust ruling against the firm did not outline as harsh a penalty as initially feared. But this offered little support to Asian markets, which were also due for some profit-taking after strong gains in August. Chinese shares were especially hit by this trend. Australian shares fall as strong GDP dents rate cut bets Australia’s ASX 200 index was the worst performer in Asia, falling 1%. The drop came chiefly after gross domestic product data showed Australia’s economy grew more than expected in the second quarter, amid support from strong domestic demand and steady government spending. But the signs of strength in the Australian economy, especially in consumer spending, dented expectations for more easing by the Reserve Bank of Australia. “The pickup in domestic demand raises the risks that the RBA won’t loosen policy as aggressively as we’re predicting,” Capital Economics analysts wrote in a note, adding that the strong pick-up in activity also came amid concerns over a tight labor market and increasing signs of sticky inflation. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. The RBA cut interest rates thrice so far this year, but flagged continued caution over further cuts due to signs of sticky inflation. Separately, Australian purchasing managers index data also showed strong growth in both manufacturing and services activity. China stocks fall past positive PMI amid some profit-taking China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes fell 0.7% and 1%, respectively, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index shed 0.2% in volatile trade. Chinese markets were pulled off multi-year highs this week as investors locked in stellar profits from August. The CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes rallied 10.3% and 8% in August. Strong private PMI data released on Wednesday, which showed a bigger-than-expected increase in service sector activity, did little to offset this trend. But the reading, which followed positive manufacturing PMI from earlier this week, did highlight some resilience in China’s economy, with Beijing now expected to dole out more stimulus measures to support growth. Major Chinese chipmaking and technology stocks, which were a key driver of August’s rally, retreated on Wednesday, with artificial intelligence chips maker Cambricon Technologies Corp Ltd (SS:688256) down 4.1%. Broader Asian markets moved in a flat-to-low range. South Korea’s KOSPI was an outlier, adding 0.3% as GDP data for the second quarter read stronger than expected. But further gains in the KOSPI were held back by weakness in technology stocks. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index shed 0.3%, while the TOPIX lost 0.4%, even as PMI data read stronger than expected for August. Gift Nifty 50 Futures for India’s Nifty 50 index pointed to a flat open, with the index remaining under pressure from concerns over high U.S. trade tariffs against India. Trump’s 50% levies against the country took effect last week. AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes dozens of winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. Year to date, 3 out of 4 global portfolios are beating their benchmark indexes, with 98% in the green. Our flagship Tech Titans strategy doubled the S&P 500 within 18 months, including notable winners like Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Which stock will be the next to soar?

Asia stocks mixed on US rates, tariff caution; China falls from recent peaks  Investing.com

Investing.com-- Most Asian stocks moved a tight range on Tuesday as uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs and interest rate cuts kept investors to the sidelines, while Chinese markets fell from recent peaks following mixed data for August. Regional markets saw a dearth of immediate trading cues following a U.S. market holiday on Monday. But S&P 500 Futures fell 0.1% in Asian trade as a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and uncertainty over an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting kept sentiment largely risk-averse. Focus is also on key U.S. nonfarm payrolls data due later this week, which is likely to factor into expectations for rate cuts. Markets were seen remaining largely geared towards a September cut, despite sticky inflation data released last week. The prospect of lower U.S. interest rates had supported Asian stocks through August, and offered some support in recent sessions. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.3%, while the TOPIX index added 0.5%. South Korea’s KOSPI was the best performer in Asia, rising 0.7% after consumer price index inflation data read softer than expected for August, opening the door for more rate cuts by the Bank of Korea. Gift Nifty 50 Futures for India’s Nifty 50 index pointed to a flat open after the index clocked steep losses in late-August, on concerns over increased U.S. trade tariffs against the country. Singapore’s Straits Times index rose 0.4%, while Australian shares retreated on weak data. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Chinese stocks retreat from recent peaks after underwhelming PMIs China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was flat, while the Shanghai Composite index fell 0.1%. Both indexes traded below multi-year highs hit last week, and also appeared to be due for some consolidation after a stellar performance through August. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was flat. Weak purchasing managers index readings for August, released over the past two days, dampened optimism towards Chinese markets, keeping them rangebound since Monday. Government PMI data showed a bigger-than-expected decline in manufacturing activity, while private PMI data showed the manufacturing sector unexpectedly grew in August, albeit at a sluggish pace. The readings highlighted some falling off in Chinese business activity as support from Beijing ran dry, which could in turn herald more weakness in the world’s second-largest economy. But sustained economic weakness is expected to attract even more stimulus measures from Beijing. Hong Kong and Chinese chipmaking stocks were the worst performers on Tuesday, as they faced some profit-taking after bets on more Chinese self reliance for artificial intelligence boosted the sector in August. Australia stocks fall as markets brace for muted GDP Australia’s ASX 200 fell 0.3% on Tuesday, weighed by softer-than-expected net exports contribution data for the second quarter. The data showed Australia’s key commodity exports contributed far less to Q2 gross domestic product than expected. The GDP data will be released on Wednesday, and could now come in softer than expected. Market consensus is for a 0.5% quarter-on-quarter increase. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Still, Australia logged a smaller-than-expected current account deficit in the second quarter. AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes dozens of winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. Year to date, 3 out of 4 global portfolios are beating their benchmark indexes, with 98% in the green. Our flagship Tech Titans strategy doubled the S&P 500 within 18 months, including notable winners like Super Micro Computer (+185%) and AppLovin (+157%). Which stock will be the next to soar?

Asia stocks suffer tech jitters, China plays its own game  Reuters

Asia stocks: Japan, S Korea tumble on US tech losses; HK jumps on China PMI  Investing.com

Investing.com-- Most Asian stock markets dropped on Monday, with Japan and South Korea leading losses on Wall Street tech weakness, while Hong Kong climbed after a private survey showed Chinese factory activity rebounding. The slide followed Friday’s losses on Wall Street, where tech-heavy sectors underperformed, prompting a regional sell-off in Asian tech-linked equities. Investors remained cautious ahead of upcoming U.S. labour and macroeconomic data, alongside ongoing trade and tariff-related uncertainties. U.S. stock index futures edged higher in Asia hours on Monday. Asia tech stocks decline tracking Wall St Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index slipped around 2% in early trade, weighed down by declines in heavyweight exporters and tech-related names. Advantest Corp. (TYO:6857) shares slumped more than 9%, while SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) stock dropped nearly 7%. Japan’s broader TOPIX index traded 0.8% lower. In South Korea, the KOSPI also gave up ground, falling 1.1%. Samsung Electronics (KS:005930) shares fell 2.5%, and SK Hynix Inc (KS:000660) shares dropped 4.5% on Monday. Last week, the U.S. revoked approvals for Samsung and SK Hynix to obtain semiconductor equipment for their China chip plants. Elsewhere, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.7%. Singapore’s Straits Times Index was largely unchanged, while India’s Nifty 50 gained 0.4%. Hong Kong shares jump after China PMI data A private survey on Monday showed that China’s factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in five months in August amid easing U.S.-China trade worries. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. The figures contrasted an official reading, showing a fifth consecutive contraction in August, but sparked optimism. The Shanghai Composite index gained 0.1%, while the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 was largely unchanged. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index notably jumped about 2%, outperforming regional peers, as investors interpreted the PMI rebound as a potential early signal of reviving Chinese industrial demand. Should you invest $1,000 in 000660 right now? Ask WarrenAI, our powerful AI financial research assistant. It's just like ChatGPT for investors, but with access to 10 years of company data, a built-in screener, Wall Street analysts' reports, and earnings call transcripts for real-time, vetted insights. Get answers about 000660 and thousands of other assets within seconds.

Asia stocks slip on tech pullback, ahead of payrolls test  Reuters