Asian Markets
Asian equity markets surged to historic levels on Monday, December 22, 2025, riding a wave of optimism from a significant late-week rally in U.S. technology stocks. The regional advance was further amplified by a weakening Japanese Yen, which, despite recent interest rate hikes, continues to provide a competitive edge
Global Markets
The global financial landscape is once again highlighting its profound interconnectedness, as the performance of the United States stock market continues to send significant ripples across Asian and European trading floors. As of December 2025, a series of pivotal events, including the US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate
Global Markets
Global stock markets are currently experiencing a significant surge in volatility, a stark contrast to any easing trends, as investors grapple with a complex web of economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. As of November 19, 2025, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often dubbed the "fear gauge," has seen
US Economy
Hong Kong/Singapore – November 12, 2025 – Asian financial markets are navigating a treacherous landscape of uncertainty, driven by an unprecedented "data void" emanating from the United States. The absence of crucial US economic indicators, most notably the October Jobs Report and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, has
U.S. Government Shutdown
New York, NY – November 12, 2025 – An extended U.S. government shutdown, commencing on October 1, 2025, has sent a palpable chill across global financial markets, creating an unprecedented "data void" that has particularly unnerved traders and investors in Asia. As federal agencies responsible for economic reporting remain
Asian Markets
Asian markets presented a complex and often contradictory picture on November 4, 2025, with major indices displaying a mixed performance that underscored the intricate web of geopolitical, economic, and technological forces at play. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index found a boost from a fragile U.S.-China
US Federal Reserve
As of October 30, 2025, global financial markets are navigating a complex landscape shaped by the US Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decisions. While the Fed delivered a widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate cut, bringing its benchmark interest rate to a new range of 3.75% to 4.00%
Global Markets
Washington D.C., October 29, 2025 – Global financial markets are grappling with a complex and potentially contradictory economic landscape as the U.S. Federal Reserve has initiated interest rate cuts to stimulate growth, even as persistent global inflation concerns continue to loom large. This delicate balancing act by the world&
Asian Markets
Shanghai, China – October 10, 2025 – Asian financial markets experienced a significant downturn today, with major indices plunging as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China intensified, sending ripples of uncertainty across regional economies. The renewed hostilities, marked by fresh trade restrictions from both global powers, have severely dented
Global Tech Rally
The global financial landscape is currently experiencing a fascinating dichotomy: a powerful, AI-driven tech rally is propelling Asian and European markets to new heights, largely shrugging off geopolitical concerns. Concurrently, an ongoing U.S. government shutdown casts a long shadow over global economic stability, indirectly curbing demand for energy commodities
Tech Stocks
October 2, 2025 – While the United States grapples with the immediate implications of a government shutdown and resulting market fluctuations, a powerful surge in the global technology sector, particularly driven by artificial intelligence (AI) optimism, is significantly bolstering financial markets across Asia and Europe. This bifurcated market response highlights a
Taiwan ETFs
Taiwan's Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market has undergone an extraordinary transformation, with total assets under management (AUM) not only surpassing NT$3.5 trillion but reaching an astounding NT$6.5 trillion (approximately US$216.96 billion) as of June 2025. This explosive growth, driven primarily by an