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Higher Oil Prices, Persian Gulf Outlook Lower Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets trailed lower Friday on rising crude prices, after media reports that the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures traded at $100.55 a barrel, up 0.5%, during Asian market hours.Hong Kong and Tokyo equity indices finished in the red, while Shanghai was steady. Other regional exchanges were mixed on the downside.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened lower and could not recover, finishing off 0.2% as traders booked profits in a market trading near an all-time high, and weighed Middle East war reports and crude prices.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 120.19 to 62,713.65, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 128 to 99.Leading the upside was silicon-wafer maker Sumco, up 18%, while Yokogawa Electric declined 9.8%.In economic news, the Japan services purchasing managers index (PMI) declined to 51.0 in April, down from 53.4 in March, but still struck above the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction, reported S&P Global.The nation's composite PMI, a combination of the manufacturing and services sectors, slipped to 52.2 in April from 53.0 in March.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and drifted, closing down 0.9%.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 232.57 to 26,393.71, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 58 to 31. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 0.4% on the day, although the Mainland Properties Index rose 2.5%.Leading the upside was online social-media platform Kuaishou Technology, gaining 9.4%, while Semiconductor Manufacturing International declined 4.4%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite closed flat at 4,179.95.On the other regional exchanges, the S. Korean KOSPI rose 0.1%; the Taiwan TWSE declined 0.8%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 1.5%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.4%, and the Thai Set declined 0.5%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.7%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 0.8% on the day.

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Japan Equities Slide Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Japanese shares closed lower on Friday as escalating Middle East tensions stoked concerns over energy supplies and weighed on investor sentiment.The Nikkei 225 fell 0.19%, or 120.19 points, to close at 62,713.65.U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of stronger military action if it failed to quickly reach a deal, while saying the ceasefire remained in place.Global equities have gained in recent weeks on optimism that AI-related spending will support corporate earnings, while investors also monitored U.S. efforts to ease tensions with Iran in hopes of containing energy prices and sustaining risk appetite.On the domestic front, Japan's real wages rose 1% in March from a year earlier, while nominal wages gained 1.6% and overtime pay increased 1.9%, government data showed Friday.Japan's services sector growth slowed to an 11-month low in April as weaker demand and rising costs pushed companies to raise prices sharply, complicating the Bank of Japan's policy outlook ahead of a possible rate increase.In corporate news, Infroneer (TYO:5076) rose 5% after lowering the conversion price for its 2029 zero-coupon green convertible bonds following approval of a 90 yen-per-share dividend.Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TYO:8306) fell 2% after saying it will partner with Google to develop AI-based retail financial services. Meanwhile, SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) dropped 5% amid plans to develop and manufacture AI servers domestically with support from Nvidia and Foxconn (TPE:2317).

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Japan's Real Wages in March Rise 1%

Japan's real wages in March edged up 1% from the same month a year earlier, resuming the upward trend over the past two months, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on Friday.The growth of real wages is considered essential for Japan to fully recover from its prolonged battle against deflation.Nominal wages, the average total monthly cash earnings per worker, including base, grew 1.6%, according to the government data. Overtime pay also gained 1.9%.

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Japan Services Activity Hits 11-Month Low as Middle East Conflict Drives Input Costs to One-Year High

Japan's service sector growth slowed to an 11-month low in April as rising costs and weaker demand weighed on activity, while companies raised prices at one of the fastest rates on record, adding to concerns over mounting inflationary pressure ahead of a possible Bank of Japan rate increase.The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI business activity index fell to 51 in April from 53.4 in March, marking the weakest expansion since May 2025, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence. A reading above 50 indicates growth.New business growth also softened to the slowest pace since October, while export demand contracted for the first time in five months as uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict and elevated prices weighed on overseas sales.At the same time, input costs rose at the fastest rate in a year, driven largely by higher fuel and import expenses tied to the conflict and a weaker yen. Companies passed those costs on to customers, pushing selling prices to the third-steepest increase since the survey began in 2007.The broader composite PMI, which combines manufacturing and services activity, eased to 52.2 from 53, though manufacturing output expanded at the fastest pace in more than 12 years amid front-loaded demand."Underlying data indicated that the slowdown stemmed from more subdued growth across the service sector, as manufacturers reported the quickest rise in output in over 12 years amid reports of front-loading due to thewar in the Middle East," said S&P Global Market Intelligence's Economics Associate Director Annabel Fiddes.The data adds to signs that Japan's economy is entering a more difficult phase for policymakers, with slowing activity coinciding with persistent inflation pressure."The business mood continued to be dampened by lingering uncertainty over the war and the possibility of future price hikes and softer customer demand. Notably, optimism around the year-ahead slipped to the lowestsince the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020," Fiddes added.Separate government data showed real wages in March rose 1% from a year earlier for a third straight monthly increase, while nominal wages climbed 2.7% to 317,254 yen. However, wage gains continued to lag inflation, with consumer prices rising 1.6%.The combination of softer services demand and accelerating price pressures could complicate the Bank of Japan's policy outlook as markets increasingly price in a possible rate increase in June. The central bank kept interest rates unchanged in April but warned that inflation could overshoot expectations as companies continue shifting toward higher wages and prices.

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Market Chatter: Japan's Listed Companies Face Investor Pressure on 20 Trillion Yen Real Estate Gains

Japanese listed companies hold an estimated 20 trillion yen in unrealized gains from real estate assets, fueling activist investor calls for property sales to improve capital efficiency, Nikkei reported Friday.Estimates from Mizuho Trust & Banking show publicly traded firms hold business real estate with a book value of 119 trillion yen and an estimated market value of 139 trillion yen, according to the report.Rising land prices and inflation have sharply increased the value of corporate property holdings, including logistics facilities and headquarters. Unrealized gains on disclosed rental properties reached 30 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, up 25% from five years earlier, the report said.Activist investors are pressing companies to sell low-yield assets and use proceeds for shareholder returns or investments, according to the report.Nikkon Holdings (TYO:9072) said it may sell properties generating returns below its cost of capital after reviewing 243 sites valued at about 130 billion yen. Toho Holdings (TYO:8129) is also considering asset sales following pressure from investor 3D Investment Partners, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Japan Eyes 24-Hour Blockchain Trading for Government Bonds

Japan is preparing to introduce round-the-clock trading of government bonds on blockchain networks as early as 2026, Nikkei Asia reported Friday.The move comes as Japan aims to reduce transaction costs and accelerate settlement times, the report said.Under the plan, Japanese government bonds will be tokenized, allowing them to be issued and traded digitally on blockchain platforms, according to the report.Authorities initially plan to focus on the repo market, where financial institutions borrow and lend funds using government bonds as collateral, the report said.A consortium set to launch in May will develop the trading infrastructure, with digital asset platform operator Progmat serving as secretariat, according to the report.Japan's three largest banking groups, along with Tokio Marine Holdings (TYO:8766), Daiwa Securities Group (TYO:8601) and SBI Securities, are expected to participate. The report said BlackRock Japan and State Street Trust & Banking will also join the initiative.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Japanese Services Sector Growth Slows to 11-Month Low as Cost Surge Hits Optimism

Growth in Japan's services sector moderated to its weakest level in nearly a year in April, as a slowdown in new business intake combined with intensifying cost pressures tested the sector's resilience.The S&P Global Japan Services PMI declined to 51.0 in April from 53.4 in the previous month, the lowest reading in 11 months, according to S&P Global's report released Friday.The latest survey data indicates that the expansion of total new work was the most subdued since last October, contributing directly to the deceleration in business activity.Input costs rose at the sharpest pace seen in 12 months, driven largely by geopolitical tensions and rising energy-related expenses.In response to this sustained cost burden, service providers raised their selling prices to an approaching historic high, marking a near-record increase in output charges.This aggressive pass-through of higher costs to customers underscores the degree of inflationary pressure now present in Japan's service economy.Looking ahead, business confidence regarding the coming year has dimmed considerably, registering the second-lowest level since the onset of the pandemic.Firms cited two primary reasons for their subdued outlook: persistent uncertainty tied to external conflicts, and the ongoing rise in operating costs.The combination of these factors has weighed heavily on optimism, with many companies expressing caution about future demand conditions.Despite the overall expansion extending for a thirteenth consecutive month, as reflected by the headline index remaining above the neutral 50.0 threshold, the pace of growth was only marginal.Finance and insurance, along with transport and storage, were among the few subsectors that continued to show relatively stronger performance amid the broader slowdown.

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Japanese Stocks Slide as Renewed Middle East Tensions Stoke Energy Supply Fears

Japanese shares fell during the opening session on Friday, as rising tensions in the Middle East revived worries about energy supplies.The Nikkei 225 dropped 179.83 points, or 0.3%, to start the day at 62,654.01.Brent crude surged to over $100 per barrel, amid concerns of a prolonged shutdown of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.On the domestic front, Japanese workers' real wages rose for the third consecutive month in March, which will influence the Bank of Japan's future rate hike decision.Inflation-adjusted wages increased by 1% compared with a year earlier, easing from a revised 2% gain in February, according to a labor ministry report on Friday.The reading marked the first time since 2021 that real wages have climbed for three straight months.

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Market Chatter: Japan Buybacks Hit Record 22.32 Trillion Yen in Fiscal 2025

Japan-listed companies' share buybacks reached a record 22.32 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, extending gains for a fifth straight year as companies face growing pressure to improve capital efficiency, Nikkei reported Friday.The total value of announced repurchase programs rose 18% from a year earlier, following an 85% jump in fiscal 2024, according to the report.Recruit Holdings (TYO:6098) launched a buyback of as much as 350 billion yen in March, while Toyota Motor (TYO:7203) repurchased shares tied to the planned privatization of Toyota Industries (TYO:6201), the report said.The buyback surge follows a 2023 push by the Tokyo Stock Exchange for listed companies to improve shareholder returns and capital efficiency, according to the report.The number of companies launching buybacks, however, fell 5% to 1,099 in fiscal 2025, amid concerns over higher repurchase costs and uncertainty tied to U.S. tariffs, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Oil, AI Outlooks Buoy Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets rallied on Thursday as global crude prices continued to slip on media reports that Tehran and Washington may be nearing an agreement that could open the Strait of Hormuz as part of larger Persian Gulf peace negotiations.Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo finished in the green, as did most other regional exchanges. New record highs were set on equity indices in Seoul, Taiwan, and Tokyo.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher after a five-day hiatus and rose to the close, finishing up 5.6% as traders weighed Middle East outlooks and easing oil prices.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 3,320.72 to 62,833.84, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 173 to 49.Leading the upside was semiconductor components maker Ibiden, up 22.4%, while oil driller Inpex fell 6.5%.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened higher and held ground, finishing up 1.6% on strength in property and tech issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 412.50 to 26,626.28, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 79 to 11. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 3.1% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 3%.Leading the upside was toolmaker Techtronic, gaining 10.3%, while PetroChina declined 8.5%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.5% to 4,180.09.On the other regional exchanges, the South Korean KOSPI rose 1.4%; the Taiwan TWSE advanced 1.9%; the Australian ASX 200 gained 1%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.3%, but the Thai Set declined 0.6%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.1%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 2.1%, to strike a fresh all-time high.

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Japanese Shares Rally as Tech Earnings, Middle East Optimism Lift Sentiment

Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday and Japanese government bonds gained as investors returned from holidays, tracking improved global risk sentiment driven by upbeat tech earnings and easing concerns over the Middle East conflict.The Nikkei 225 surged 5.6%, or 3,320.72 points, to close at 62,833.84.Japanese government bonds gained after a three-day market holiday, while the yen held near 156 per dollar following recent gains fueled by suspected intervention by Tokyo authorities.Investor sentiment also improved after Wall Street hit record highs on strong AI-driven earnings, including from Advanced Micro Devices, and as Iran reviewed a U.S. proposal to end the conflict in the Middle East.On the domestic front, Bank of Japan policymakers discussed further rate hikes if oil shocks from the Iran conflict persist and fuel broader inflation, minutes from the bank's March 18-19 meeting showed Thursday. Several board members warned prolonged energy-driven price pressures and rising inflation expectations could require tighter policy, while the BOJ maintained rates at 0.75%.On the corporate front, Tosoh (TYO:4042) jumped 12% after the company's plans to mass-produce high-speed plastic optical cables for AI data centers by 2029.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TYO:7011) fell over 1% as the company is revamping gas turbine production to increase output while limiting capital spending. Meanwhile, Konica Minolta (TYO:4902) gained 3% on plans to commercialize an AI-based microbe selection system for food production by March 2029.

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BOJ Should Continue Rate Hikes in Line with Economic Activity and Prices, Meeting Minutes Show

Bank of Japan (BOJ) members agreed the central bank should continue raising interest rates in line with developments in economic activity and prices amid the ongoing Iran war, minutes of the March meeting showed on Thursday.The Middle East turmoil has caused a surge in oil prices, increasing inflationary pressures and weighing on the economy of countries dependent on fuel imports.The BOJ members said rate hike decisions should be made at each monetary policy meeting, taking into account the achievement of economic activity and price outlook, underlying inflation, and outlook risks.One member said the BOJ should adjust the monetary accommodation degree without long intervals under current financial conditions, where an uptrend in prices is likely to remain.Another member stressed the need to keep underlying inflation from exceeding 2% and said the bank must not hesitate to raise rates unless the economic outlook or wage-setting resolve among small and medium-sized firms deteriorates sharply.In March, the BoJ board voted 8-1 to keep the policy rate at around 0.75%, with one member dissenting in favor of a hike to 1%.

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BOJ Minutes Show Growing Support for Rate Hikes Amid Iran Oil Shock

Bank of Japan policymakers discussed the need for further interest rate increases if oil price shocks from the Iran conflict become prolonged and feed into broader inflation, minutes from the bank's March 18-19 meeting showed Thursday.The March meeting was the BOJ's first policy gathering after the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. The board kept its short-term policy rate unchanged at 0.75% but maintained a tightening bias as surging oil prices added to inflation pressure from the weak yen.Several members warned the central bank could not ignore the risk that higher energy costs may lift inflation expectations and encourage companies to continue passing on rising costs. One policymaker called for raising rates "without long intervals," while another said the BOJ should tighten policy "without hesitation" if the economy remained resilient despite the Middle East conflict.The minutes showed many members viewed the oil shock as temporary and said the BOJ should largely look through short-term supply-driven price increases. But policymakers also warned that a prolonged conflict could trigger second-round effects on underlying inflation, requiring a monetary policy response.The discussion reflected the BOJ's growing concern over upside inflation risks. Governor Kazuo Ueda said after the March meeting that policymakers were paying closer attention to inflation risks than downside risks to growth, while warning that rising crude prices and yen weakness could push prices higher than expected.The hawkish tone strengthened further at the BOJ's April 29-30 meeting, when three of nine board members proposed raising rates to 1.0%, the largest number of dissents since 2016. The central bank also sharply raised its inflation forecasts and warned firms were becoming more willing to pass on higher costs."While the BOJ kept rates on hold, the three dissenting votes highlight the tensions monetary officials face," Fred Neumann, chief Asia economist at HSBC in Hong Kong, was quoted by Reuters as saying after the April meeting."Given elevated inflation expectations in Japan, which have increased further due to the energy crisis, the BOJ will need to raise interest ​rates in due course to prevent price pressures from building further," Neumann added.

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Market Chatter: Japan Seeks More UAE Oil Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Japan agreed to buy an additional 20 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates as Tokyo seeks alternative supply routes amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, Nikkei reported Wednesday.The agreement followed talks in Abu Dhabi between Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa and UAE Industry Minister Sultan Al Jaber. Akazawa said he requested additional shipments to Japan, according to the report.The extra crude would cover about eight to nine days of Japan's oil demand based on 2025 consumption levels. Part of the supply is expected to ship through Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, the report said.Japan imports about 40% of its crude from the UAE and has been seeking alternative supply channels as Middle East tensions intensify. Tokyo also secured 1 million barrels of crude from Mexico last month, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Japanese Equities Open Higher on Hopes of US-Iran Truce

Japanese stocks rallied at Thursday's opening bell after a three-day holiday, fueled by speculation that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a framework deal to end the conflict that has rattled global markets and darkened economic outlook.The Nikkei 225 jumped by 728.2 points, or 1.2%, to open at 60,241.31.Washington has put forward a one-page memorandum of understanding designed to phase in the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and lift the American naval blockade on Iranian ports, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.The report added that detailed talks on Iran's nuclear program would come later, with no formal agreement having been reached yet.The diplomatic move follows Trump's decision to suspend a brief US naval mission that had aimed to secure safe passage for commercial ships through the strait, a vital route for global oil and gas.Markets are now awaiting Tehran's official response, with energy and equity sectors closely monitoring for any signs of de-escalation.

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Falling Oil Prices, Middle East Views Lift Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets tracked higher Wednesday as global crude prices eased, and on media reports that the Trump Administration and Tehran are in peace discussions. Overnight fresh all-time zeniths on Wall Street helped set tone.Hong Kong and Shanghai finished in the green, while Tokyo remained closed on holiday.Seoul's KOSPI index rose 6.5% to shatter the 7,000-milestone, on strength in tech and semiconductor issues, including a 14.4% rise in Samsung Electronics shares.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened evenly and rose to the close, finishing up 1.2% as traders viewed Persian Gulf prospects, and noted a 7% decline in Brent crude prices during market hours. A property-sector rally lifted broader indices as well.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 315.17 to 26,213.78, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 67 to 22. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 0.8% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 4.6%.Leading the upside was Xinyi Glass, gaining 9.8%, while Li Auto declined 2.6%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 1.2% to 4,160.17.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE inclined 0.9%; the Australian ASX 200 inclined 1.3%; the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.1%, and the Thai Set inclined 1.8%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 1.2%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 2.6% on the day, also striking a record high.

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Market Chatter: Japan Sees No Immediate Need for Extra Budget Amid Middle East Conflict

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has downplayed talks for an additional budget despite the continuing economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday.A supplementary budget for the current fiscal year may not be "immediately necessary as of today," the report cited Takaichi as saying.The country could instead resort to reserve funds from the yearly budget if necessary, the report quoted Takaichi as saying.Additional spending is not entirely off the table, with aides to the prime minister having discussions on financial support for households late in April with senior ministry officials, the report said(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asian Industry Sustains Expansion in April: PMI Report

Despite headwinds from Persian Gulf turmoils, Asia's business sectors largely expanded in April, led by the automobile industry, reported S&P Global on Wednesday."Output growth was recorded across 16 of the 18 monitored Asian sectors in April. This figure was up from 15 in March, as metals & mining production returned to growth," said S&P Global, citing its surveys of regional economies.Showing strength in April was the automotive industry. "Leading the rankings for the first time in nearly two years was the automobiles & auto parts sector. The pace of output expansion in the sector quickened to the steepest since May 2024 and was rapid overall," explained S&P Global.Among the broader categories, consumer products did generally well in April."Consumer goods outperformed the other six tracked areas, with growth also supported by strong and accelerated expansions in output across the beverages & food and household & personal use products segments," added S&P Global.The tech and industrial sectors followed consumer goods on the upside, while the slowest expanding sectors were basic materials, financials and healthcare.In contrast to the general regional expansion, the forestry & paper products and construction materials sectors experienced softening in April, reported S&P Global.However, Asian business managers also reported rising and accelerating costs of operation in April."On the prices front, the latest data indicated that cost burdens rose in 17 of the 18 monitored sectors in April. Notably, the majority of these saw expenses increase at a stronger pace than in March," said S&P Global.Of the 18 monitored industries, only banks and real estate lowered output charges, said the credit-rating agency.The Asia Sector PMI indices were compiled by S&P Global from surveys received from 6,000 Asian private-sector companies.

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Market Chatter: China Overtakes Japan in Perovskite Solar Patent Race

China overtook Japan in total perovskite solar cell patent applications filed globally, based on the latest patent landscape analysis, Nikkei Asia reported Tuesday.About 2,000 applications were public, with China leading valid filings as of 2023, according to the report. This ended Japan's lead from 2015 to 2022.CATL (HKG:3750, SHE:300750) topped company rankings in 2025, followed by Panasonic (TYO:6752), Nikkei Asia wrote.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Wall Street Signals, Oil Outlook Damp Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets tracked moderately lower Tuesday on overnight Wall Street cues and ongoing uncertainty regarding the still-closed Strait of Hormuz.Hong Kong lost ground, Shanghai inched higher, and Tokyo remained closed on holiday. Other regional exchanges were mixed and muted, with Seoul also shuttered.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and could not recover, finishing down 0.8% as traders weighed Middle East developments, and eschewed tech issues.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 197.27 to 25,898.61, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 57 to 30. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 0.9% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 0.6%.Leading the upside was conglomerate CK Hutchinson, gaining 4.1%, while bank HSBC declined 5.2%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.1% to 4,112.16.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE inclined 0.2%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.2%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.1%, and the Thai Set declined 0.2%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.3%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 0.3% on the day.In economic news, citing inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia raised its key policy interest rate by 0.25% to 4.35%, marking its third rate hike of 2026.

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