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Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Share Price & News

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (FMG) is a mining company based in Perth, Western Australia.

ASX:FMG is one of the world's largest producers of iron ore. FMG is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and It's a component of the S&P/ASX 200 index. FMG was founded in 2003 and is led by CEO Elizabeth Gaines. FMG operates a number of iron ore mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia and also has interests in other mining and exploration projects around the world. In addition to iron ore, FMG produces other commodities including copper and gold.

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Asia markets open mixed, EV maker shares resume selloff amid Tesla's slowdown warning

Commercial and residential buildings at dusk in the Minato district of Tokyo, Japan. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Friday as investors digested inflation data from Tokyo. Shares of electric vehicle makers in the region dropped for a second day, unable to shrug off worries sparked by bellwether Tesla’s slowdown warning. Hong Kong-listed shares of Xpeng and…

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Asia markets decline as investors assess Japan's inflation; Evergrande bankruptcy file in China

36 minutes ago Philippine central bank governor says there is room for further rate hikes The head of the Philippine central bank said there is room for further interest rate hikes without hurting economic growth. “I think we have room to go hiking without shrinking the economy,” Eli Rimolona, ​​governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, told CNBC. The Philippine central bank left its benchmark…

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Hong Kong stocks rise 2% after report on easing mask rule; other Asia markets fall

Hong Kong stocks rise 2% after report on easing mask rule; other Asia markets fall

Fitch expects home prices in Australia and China to decline in 2023 Fitch Ratings expects home prices in Australia to see a significant drop of between 7% to 10% next year, it said in its latest outlook report. The agency also predicts that China’s home prices will fall by 1% to 3% next year. “We expect prices to decline further in 2023 before bottoming out but mortgage performance to only…

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Covered Call ETFs on the ASX

Global X has recently issued three covered call ETFs on the ASX: S&P/ASX 200 Covered Call ETF (AYLD) S&P 500 Covered Call ETF (UYLD) Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF (QYLD) The US has for a long time been spoilt with choice when it comes to ETFs and especially income-focused ETFs. To appreciate how much choice Americans have on covered call ETFs, you only need to look at the Global X US website to…

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Stock Market Today: Top 10 things to know before the market opens today

Stock market news : Trends in SGX Nifty indicate a negative opening for the broader index in India with losses of 87 points.

The market is expected to open in the red as trends in SGX Nifty indicate a negative start for the broader index in India with losses of 87 points.

BSE Sensex fell 188 points to 56,410, while Nifty 50 fell 40 points to 16,818 . Formed a bearish candle on the daily chart yesterday.

As per the Pivot chart, the key support level for Nifty is placed at 16,729 followed by 16,640. If the index moves up, the key resistance levels to watch are 16,967 and 17,115.

Stay tuned with bigbullishstock to find out what happens in the currency and equity markets today. We have compiled a list of important headlines on news platforms that may affect the Indian and international markets.

US Markets

Wall Street eased sharply on Thursday over concerns that the US Federal Reserve's aggressive fight against inflation could overwhelm the US economy, and as investors worried about a collapse in global currency and debt markets. The Nasdaq sank near its 2022 lows set in mid-June, with tech heavyweights Apple Inc and Nvidia Corp down more than 4%.

The S&P 500 ended the session down 2.11% at 3,640.47. The Nasdaq fell 2.84% to 10,737.51 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.54% to 29,225.61.

Asian Markets

Asia-Pacific shares tumbled on Friday, the last day of the third quarter, after another selloff on Wall Street overnight. China factory activity data is due later today.

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.32% and the Topix index fell 0.87%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.48%. In South Korea, the Kospi fell 1%. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.15%.

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Iron ore, copper, and lithium stocks are soaring this week after China’s central bank announced a series of stimulus measures. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) introduced interest rate cuts and property market support, triggering a rally in commodity prices and resource stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index surged 2.4% on Tuesday and followed up with a 2.7% gain on Wednesday, marking its largest two-day rally since November 2022.

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Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.19%

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Market Talk September 16 2024

ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: • NIKKEI 225 closed • Shanghai closed • Hang Seng increased 53.03 points or 0.31% to 17,422.12 • ASX 200 increased 21.70 points or 0.27% to 8,121.60 • SENSEX increased 97.84 points or 0.12% to 82,988.78 • Nifty50 increased 27.25 points or 0.11% to 25,383.75 The major Asian currency markets had a mixed day today: • AUDUSD increased 0.00419 or 0.63% to 0.67454 • NZDUSD increased 0.0033 or 0.54% to 0.61897 • USDJPY decreased 0.163 or -0.12% to 140.667 • USDCNY increased 0.00091 or 0.01% to 7.09891 The above data was collected around 14:35 EST. Precious Metals: •  Gold increased 2.77 USD/t oz. or 0.11% to 2,581.25 •  Silver increased 0.031 USD/t. oz. or 0.10% to 30.740 The above data was collected around 14:39 EST. EUROPE/EMEA: The major Europe stock markets had a mixed day today: •  CAC 40 decreased 15.81 points or -0.21% to 7,449.44 •  FTSE 100 increased 5.35 points or 0.06% to 8,278.44 •  DAX 30 decreased 66.29 points or -0.35% to 18,633.11 The major Europe currency markets had a mixed day today: • EURUSD increased 0.00486 or 0.44% to 1.11231 • GBPUSD increased 0.00857 or 0.65% to 1.32077 • USDCHF decreased 0.00382 or -0.45% to 0.84523 The above data was collected around 14:44 EST. US/AMERICAS: US Market Closings: Dow advanced 228.3 points or 0.55% to 41,622.08 S&P 500 advanced 7.07 points or 0.13% to 5,633.09 Nasdaq declined 91.85 points or -0.52% to 17,592.13 Russell 2000 advanced 6.68 points or 0.31% to 2,189.17     Canada Market Closings: TSX Composite advanced 133.42 points or 0.57% to 23,702.07 TSX 60 advanced 7.94 points or 0.56% to 1,423.91   Brazil Market Closing: Bovespa advanced 190.5 points or 0.14% to 135,072.45 ENERGY: The oil markets had a green day today: •  Crude Oil increased 1.426 USD/BBL or 2.08% to 70.076 •  Brent increased 1.078 USD/BBL or 1.51% to 72.688 •  Natural gas increased 0.0767 USD/MMBtu or 3.33% to 2.3817 •  Gasoline increased 0.0386 USD/GAL or 2.00% to 1.9691 •  Heating oil increased 0.0044 USD/GAL or 0.21% to 2.0922 The above data was collected around 14:50 EST. •  Top commodity gainers: Natural Gas (3.33%), Cotton (2.63%), Potatoes (2.99%) and Canola (4.21%) •  Top commodity losers: Platinum (-1.18%), Wheat (-2.80%), Cheese (-2.23%) and Oat (-3.66%) The above data was collected around 14:58 EST. BONDS: Japan 0.8460% (+0.02bp), US 2’s 3.57% (-0.027%), US 10’s 3.6270% (-3bps); US 30’s 3.94% (-0.044%), Bunds 2.1215% (-2.75bp), France 2.827% (-1.3bp), Italy 3.4770% (-3.7bp), Turkey 28.965% (+9bp), Greece 3.126% (-0.9bp), Portugal 2.7070% (-2.9bp); Spain 2.905% (-3.9bp) and UK Gilts 3.7630% (-0.47bp) The above data was collected around 15:04 EST. Source link via The Novum Times

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BHP Group Limited (ASX:BHP) : Latest News, Stock Price

BHP Group Limited, also known as BHP, is a multinational mining, metals, and petroleum company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

ASX:BHP is one of the world's largest resource companies and is a major producer of a range of commodities, including iron ore, copper, coal, oil and natural gas, and is also a significant player in the global nickel, zinc, and lead markets.

BHP Group has operations in more than a dozen countries and employs more than 62,000 people globally. In addition to its mining and petroleum operations, BHP also has a significant presence in the energy sector, with interests in natural gas, electricity, and renewable energy. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is a component of the S&P/ASX 200 index.

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S&P Upgrades Jamaica from ‘B+’ to ‘BB-’, Outlook Remains “Stable”

Kingston, Jamaica: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 The headquarters of Standard and Poors in New York. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) is a United States-based financial services company. It is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies that publishes financial research and analysis on stocks and bonds. It is well known for the stock market indexes, the US-based S&P 500, the Australian S&P/ASX 200, the…

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Stocks to Watch September 12, 2024: Tata Steel, Adani Ports, BPCL, and More in Focus

Stocks to Watch September 12, 2024

Indian benchmark equity indices आज सकारात्मक शुरुआत के लिए तैयार हैं, जिसे Wall Street के मजबूत overnight प्रदर्शन से प्रेरित किया गया है, जहाँ तीनों प्रमुख U.S. indices ऊंचे बंद हुए। सुबह 6:50 बजे, GIFT Nifty index 25,100 पर ट्रेड कर रहा था, जो Nifty futures के पिछले बंद स्तर से 150 पॉइंट आगे था।Global Market Overview Asia-Pacific क्षेत्र के Markets ने गुरुवार को ऊँचाई पर शुरुआत की, जो Wall Street की सकारात्मक गति को दर्शाता है, जिसने U.S. inflation data से प्रभावित एक volatile session के बाद रैली की।Japan में, Nikkei 225 3% बढ़ा, जबकि broader Topix index 2.48% चढ़ा। South Korea का Kospi 1.2% ऊँचा खुला, जबकि small-cap Kosdaq 2.5% बढ़ा। Australia का S&P/ASX 200 0.6% बढ़ा, और Hong Kong का Hang Seng index futures 17,194 पर positive शुरुआत का संकेत दे रहा था, जो HSI के पिछले बंद 17,108.71 से ऊपर था।हालांकि, China का CSI 300 futures थोड़ी गिरावट दिखा रहा था, जो 3,181.6 पर ट्रेड कर रहा था, बुधवार के बंद स्त�� 3,186.13 से थोड़ा नीचे।Overnight Gains in the U.S. U.S. stock markets ने broad-based gains देखे, S&P 500 1.07% चढ़ा, जबकि tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite 2.17% की रैली पर रहा, और Dow Jones Industrial Average 0.31% बढ़ा। निवेशकों का रवैया सकारात्मक रहा, हालांकि inflation data के कारण session में कुछ volatility आई थी।Stocks in Focus Today- Tata Steel: कंपनी ने UK सरकार से अपने Port Talbot facility में green steel project के लिए £500 मिलियन का अनुदान हासिल किया है। यह पहल electric arc furnace (EAF) की स्थापना को फंड करेगी, जो Tata Steel को अधिक sustainable steelmaking प्रक्रियाओं की ओर ले जाएगी। - Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ): APSEZ ने अपनी subsidiary DPA Container and Clean Cargo Terminal Limited (DPACCCTL) के माध्यम से Kandla के Deendayal Port में Berth No. 13 के विकास के लिए concession agreement हासिल किया है। यह multi-purpose berth, जो clean cargo और container shipments को संभालेगा, FY27 तक operational होने की उम्मीद है। - Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL): BPCL की subsidiary Urja Bharat Pte Limited (UBPL) ने Abu Dhabi में 6,162 वर्ग किलोमीटर का production concession जीता है। यह क्षेत्र conventional oil और gas resources से समृद्ध है, जो BPCL के global portfolio को और मजबूत करेगा। - Auto Stocks: Union Cabinet ने दो नई पहलें—PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) और PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM)—मंजूर की हैं, जिनकी कुल लागत ₹14,335 करोड़ है। इन योजनाओं का उद्देश्य electric vehicles (EVs), जिनमें buses, ambulances, और trucks शामिल हैं, के उपयोग को बढ़ावा देना है। नतीजतन, EV उत्पादन में शामिल auto manufacturing कंपनियों में निवेशकों की रुचि बढ़ने की संभावना है। - Vedanta: Vedanta ने $900 मिलियन U.S. dollar bond issue के माध्यम से जुटाए हैं, जो 10.875% coupon rate के बावजूद oversubscribed रहा। इस राशि का उपयोग existing debt को prepay करने के लिए किया जाएगा, जो कंपनी में निवेशकों के मजबूत विश्वास को दर्शाता है। - Route Mobile: Route Mobile के प्रमोटर Proximus Opal ने 38 लाख shares (6.03% equity) को September 12 और 13 को Offer for Sale (OFS) के माध्यम से बेचने की योजना बनाई है। OFS के लिए floor price ₹1,635 प्रति share तय किया गया है। यह offer आज non-retail investors के लिए खुला है, जबकि retail investors को कल access मिलेगा।Conclusion देशीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय markets से सकारात्मक संकेतों के साथ, आज भारतीय equities के ऊँचा ट्रेड करने की उम्मीद है। Tata Steel, Adani Ports, BPCL और Vedanta जैसी कंपनियों में प्रमुख विकास और auto industry में sectoral movements को निवेशक ध्यान से देखेंगे।Also Read:Jio Financial’s Bold Step with BlackRock: Could This Be the Investment Opportunity of the Year 2024? Read the full article

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William Mason: Australian Stock Market Slightly Rebounds Amid Iron Ore and Lithium Price Declines

Recently, the S&P/ASX 200 index saw a modest rise of 14.8 points, or 0.19%. Although the increase was slight, the market dynamics behind this rise are worth pondering. William Mason believes that the strong performance of the communication services and industrial sectors provided support to the market, while the resource sector continued to face challenges, especially against the backdrop of global commodity price fluctuations.

Performance of Communication Services and Industrial Sectors

William Mason points out that despite the limited overall market gains, the communication services (XTJ) and industrial sectors (XNJ) stood out, driving the market upward. The communication services sector rose by 1.7%, with Telstra Group (ASX: TLS) shares up 2.1% due to better-than-expected full-year results. Additionally, Seek (ASX: SEK) rose 3.3%, and Car Group (ASX: CAR) increased by 2.0%, with strong performances of these companies propelling the entire sector upward.

Data shows that the S&P/ASX 200 index closed up by 14.8 points to 7865.5 points, a 0.42% increase from the intraday high. In the S&P/ASX 300 (XKO) composite index, advancing stocks led decliners by a ratio of 165 to 113, indicating overall market optimism. William Mason believes this reflects investor confidence in the technology and communication sectors, especially as global digital transformation accelerates, affirming the growth potential of these industries.

The industrial sector also performed well, rising by 1.2%. NRW Holdings (ASX: NWH) was particularly noteworthy, with its stock price up 9.7%, becoming a key driver for the sector rise. William Mason suggests that the strong performance of NRW Holdings is due to its recently released excellent financial report, with the company gradually expanding its market share in the infrastructure and mining sectors, further enhancing its profitability. This indicates that despite global economic uncertainties, some companies related to infrastructure development still possess strong growth potential.

The financial sector (XFJ) also performed well, especially with the stable performance of the four major banks. William Mason believes that signs of recovery in the financial industry indicate growing market confidence in economic recovery, particularly as the interest rate environment stabilizes, benefiting the banking sector.

Continued Pressure on the Resource Sector

However, not all sectors performed well. William Mason notes that the resource sector (XJR) fell by 1.2%, making it one of the worst-performing sectors today. The decline in resource stocks was mainly influenced by the drop in global commodity prices, particularly the continued downward trend in iron ore and lithium prices.

The decline in iron ore prices has had a noticeable negative impact on related stocks, especially as global demand slows and expectations for commodity demand weaken. William Mason believes that the downward pressure on iron ore prices affects not only the Australian major mining companies, such as BHP Group (ASX: BHP) and Rio Tinto Group (ASX: RIO), but also drags down market sentiment for the entire resource sector.

Lithium stocks also underperformed, particularly amid the backdrop of a sharp drop in lithium prices in the Chinese market, putting significant pressure on Australian lithium companies. William Mason indicates that the substantial decline in lithium prices in China increases uncertainty in the global lithium supply chain, raising concerns among investors about the prospects for lithium companies. Additionally, the performance of uranium and gold prices failed to boost market sentiment, putting more pressure on the resource sector in the current market environment.

The energy sector (XEJ) also faced challenges, with a slight decline of 0.65%, yet the uncertainty in the global energy market continues to pressure this sector. William Mason believes that despite frequent fluctuations in energy prices, the long-term performance of energy stocks will still depend on the global economic situation.

Investment Strategies and Market Outlook

William Mason advises investors to adopt a more cautious and diversified investment strategy amid the current global market fluctuations. Although the market has seen a slight rebound, the continued pressure on resource and energy stocks reminds investors that the impact of global commodity price fluctuations on the Australian stock market should not be overlooked.

William Mason emphasizes that investors should closely monitor global macroeconomic dynamics and changes in monetary policies of various central banks. By keeping abreast of market information, investors can better grasp market trends and avoid significant losses due to market volatility. Combining fundamental and technical analysis can help investors make more informed investment decisions in a complex market environment.

Despite significant short-term market fluctuations, scientific investment strategies and effective risk management can still uncover investment opportunities in the current complex market environment, achieving long-term stable wealth growth. Overall, William Mason believes that through comprehensive analysis of global market dynamics, investors can better understand the reasons for current market fluctuations and develop reasonable investment strategies to protect their investment interests and achieve long-term stable wealth growth.

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Nikkei 225: Japan stocks rebound after worst crash since 1987

Hong Kong CNN  —  Japanese shares soared on Tuesday, clawing again a few of their report losses from the day past and underpinning a regional rally. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index and the broader Topix have been each about 8% larger. Elsewhere in Asia, South Korea’s Kospi rebounded by about 3.4%, whereas Taiwan shares regained 3.7%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 and China’s Shanghai Composite each…

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Ετοιμαστείτε: Το παγκόσμιο sell-off συνεχίζεται και επιταχύνεται

Μετά τη black Friday οι αγορές ετοιμάζονται για... black Monday, καθώς ήδη οι ασιατικές αγορές καταγράφουν βαριές απώλειες, με την Ιαπωνία να πλησιάζει σε περιοχή bear market, ενώ τα futures της Wall Street δείχνουν επιταχυνόμενο sell-off, στη σκιά του φόβου της παγκόσμιας επιβράδυνσης και "ανώμαλης προσγείωσης" της αμερικανικής οικονομίας. Τα αποτελέσματα τριμήνου απογοήτευσαν, συνάδοντας -μετά από καιρό- με τα μάκρο που δείχνουν ανάσχεση καταναλωτικών δαπανών και ουσιαστική οικονομική επιβράδυνση σε όλα τα επίπεδα. Μόνη εξαίρεση ο κινεζικός PMI που βελτιώθηκε σημαντικά και περισσότερο από τις προβλέψεις. Εκτός από τα χρηματιστήρια πτωτικά κινούνται και οι μετοχές των εμπορευμάτων, με το πετρέλαιο Brent να υποχωρεί στην προσυνεδρίαση καθώς η ανησυχία για ύφεση στις ΗΠΑ επισκιάζει τις ανησυχίες για επάρκεια και ασφάλεια της προσφοράς εξαιτίας αναζωπύρωση στη Μέση Ανατολή. Το χρήμα κινείται με κατεύθυνση τα κρατικά ομόλογα, τα ασφαλή καταφύγια και τη ρευστότητα. Οι αγορές, πλέον, μετράνε το ρίσκο της οικονομικής επιβράδυνσης, της αποδυνάμωσης της ζήτησης και της ετεροχρονισμένης και ανεπαρκούς δράσης των κεντρικών τραπεζών. Τώρα αποδεικνύεται -αυτό που οι κεντρικοί τραπεζίτες φώναζαν εξ αρχής- ότι η επιβράδυνση του πληθωρισμού είναι πιο αργή από την οικονομική ανάσχεση. Υπ΄ αυτό το πρίσμα οι αγορές τιμολογούν ένα gap μεταξύ της επιβράδυνσης και της ανάλυψης επαρκούς νομισματικής δράσης για την αντιμετώπισή της. Μάλιστα, την ίδια στιγμή το δημοσιονομικό μίγμα είναι ξεκάθαρα περιοριστικό, εντείνοντας τον αντίκτυπο της πολιτικής των κεντρικών τραπεζών. Το Crisis Monitor έχει εγκαίρως επισημάνει ότι οι αγορές εισέρχονται σε περίοδο αυξημένης μεταβλητότητας, καθώς ανατιμολογούν το ρίσκο με βάση τις επιδεινούμενες προοπτικές των οικονομιών και το παρατεταμένα υψηλό κόστος του χρήματος. Το ενδεχόμενο εκδήλωσης αντίδρασης είναι ανοιχτό, λόγω της βιαιότητας της πτώσης. Η δυναμική αυτή δεν αναμένεται να αλλάξει, εκτός αν οι κεντρικές τράπεζες σηματοδοτήσουν επιθετική δράση κατά της οικονομικής ανάσχεσης. Η εικόνα των αγορών Στο tempo της προηγούμενης εβδομάδας ανοίγει η νέα, με ρευστοποιήσεις στις αγορές Ασίας και Ειρηνικού, ενώ οι επενδυτές αναμένουν μείζονα στοιχεία εμπορίου από την Κίνα και την Ταϊβάν αυτή την εβδομάδα, καθώς και αποφάσεις κεντρικών τραπεζών από την Αυστραλία και την Ινδία. Το sell-off στην  ηγήθηκαν έχει αναπτύξει ρυθμό με τους Nikkei-225 και Topx να γράφουν απώλειες μεγαλύτερες του 8%. Μεγάλες επενδυτικές τράπεζες όπως οι Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Co, Sumitomo και Marubeni γράφουν απώλειες της τάξης του 10%. Σε αυτά τα επίπεδα, τόσο ο Nikkei όσο και ο Topix πλησιάζουν τη ζώνη bear market, έχοντας πέσει σχεδόν 20% από τα υψηλά όλων των εποχών της 11ης Ιουλίου. Η πτώση της Δευτέρας ακολουθεί το sell-off της Παρασκευής όταν Nikkei 225 και Topix υποχώρησαν περισσότερο από 5% και 6% αντίστοιχα. Ο ευρύτερος δείκτης Topix είχε τη χειρότερη συνεδρίαση στην 8ετία, ενώ ο Nikkei σημείωσε τη χειρότερη ημέρα του από τον Μάρτιο του 2020. Στην Ταϊβάν, ο Taiwan Weighted Index, γράφει απώλειες σχεδόν 8%, ενώ στο Σίδνεϊ ο S&P/ASX 200 έχασε 3,05%. Ο Kospi στη Νότια Κορέα υποχώρησε 6,66%, ενώ ο δείκτης Kosdaq υποχώρησε 6,78%. Ο Hang Seng στο Χονγκ Κονγκ σημείωσε τις μικρότερες απώλειες στην Ασία, υποχωρώντας κατά 0,22%, ενώ ο CSI 300 στην ηπειρωτική Κίνα ενισχύθηκε κατά 0,24%, ο δείκτης σε θετικό έδαφος. Την Παρασκευή οι αγορές στις ΗΠΑ βρέθηκαν στο επίκεντρο άγριου sell-off, μετά από τα πολύ χειρότερα από τα αναμενόμενα στοιχεία για τις θέσεις εργασίας του Ιουλίου, καθώς ενέτεινε τις ανησυχίες ότι η αμερικανική οικονομία βρίσκεται σε υφεσιακό μονοπάτι. Ο Nasdaq. έγινε ο πρώτος από τους τρεις μείζονες δείκτες της Wall Street που εισήλθε σε ζώνη διόρθωσης, καθώς χάνει πάνω από 10% από το ιστορικό υψηλό του. S&P 500 και Dow Jones απέχουν ακόμη, καθώς καταγράφουν απώλειες 5,7% και 3,9% αντίστοιχα, από τα υψηλά όλων των εποχών. Ο δείκτης S&P 500 μειώθηκε κατά 1,84%, ενώ ο σύνθετος δείκτης Nasdaq υποχώρησε 2,43%. Ο βιομηχανικός δείκτης Dow Jones υποχώρησε κατά 610,71 μονάδες ή 1,51%. Το πετρέλαιο τόσο το Brent όσο και το WTI γράφουν ήπιες απώλειες, για την ώρα. Οι τιμές των αμερικανικών ομολόγων ενισχύονται, με τις αποδώσεις να υποχωρούν, καταδεικνύοντας συνεχιζόμενη εισροή κεφαλαίων. Τα μάκρο της ημέρας Στις συναλλαγές της Δευτέρας, το γιεν ενισχύθηκε επίσης στο υψηλότερο επίπεδο έναντι του δολαρίου από τον Ιανουάριο και τελευταία διαπραγματευόταν στα 142,77. Ο τομέας υπηρεσιών της Κίνας επεκτάθηκε με ταχύτερο ρυθμό τον Ιούλιο, με τον δείκτη PMI της χώρας να ανεβαίνει στο 52,1 τον Ιούλιο, από 51,2 τον Ιούνιο. Η έρευνα της Caixin ανέφερε ότι η επιτάχυνση της ανάπτυξης οφείλεται στην ταχύτερη ανάπτυξη νέων επιχειρήσεων, «υποστηριζόμενη από διαρκείς βελτιώσεις στις υποκείμενες συνθήκες ζήτησης και στην επέκταση των υπηρεσιών». Η Κεντρική Τράπεζα της Αυστραλίας ξεκινά τη διήμερη συνάντηση νομισματικής πολιτικής της τη Δευτέρα. Οικονομολόγοι που συμμετείχαν σε έρευνα του Reuters αναμένουν ότι η κεντρική τράπεζα θα διατηρήσει τα επιτόκια σταθερά στο 4,35%, αλλά οι αγορές θα παρακολουθήσουν τη δήλωση νομισματικής πολιτικής αναζητώντας σαφήνεια σχετικά με το αν η Κεντρική Τράπεζα της Αυστραλίας εξετάζει μια ακόμη αύξηση επιτοκίων.   Read the full article

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Shocking Decline: Japan Stocks Plunge 7% as Asia Markets Tumble

Overview of the MarketImportant Elements of the Sell-OffMoney and Economic MeasuresRegional Market PerformanceImpact on the US MarketConclusion

Overview of the Market

The Nikkei 225 and Topix indices dropped as much as 7%, marking a stunning change of events for Japan's financial markets. These indices have fallen about 20% from their top on July 11 and are now on the verge of entering a bear market. Leading the region's losses was Japan's recession, which overshadowed more general trends in the Asia-Pacific economy.

Important Elements of the Sell-Off

This week has seen a continuation of last week's sell-off in Asia-Pacific markets. Awaiting critical trade statistics from China and Taiwan as well as important decisions from Australia's and India's central banks, investors are tense. Heavyweight trading companies in Japan, such as Sumitomo, Marubeni, Mitsubishi, and Mitsui and Co., saw losses of almost 10%, contributing to the total collapse in the market.

Money and Economic Measures

Aside from the turbulence in the stock market, the yen reached 144.97, its highest level versus the dollar since January. China's service industry, meanwhile, appeared to be rebounding, as evidenced by the purchasing managers' index, which increased from 51.2 in June to 52.1 in July. This expansion was ascribed by the Caixin study to a rise in new business, which was reinforced by higher demand and more service options.

Regional Market Performance

Taiex, the benchmark index for Taiwan, saw a precipitous drop of around 8%. S&P/ASX 200 in Australia experienced a decline of 2.84%. At the start of its two-day monetary policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia was expected by economists to hold rates at 4.35%. Markets are, meanwhile, attentively monitoring any indications of a potential rate increase in the future. The Kospi declined 4.38% and the Kosdaq fell 4.63% in South Korea. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong decreased by less than 0.22%, but the CSI 300 in mainland China was the only significant index in positive territory, showing marginal gains.

Impact on the US Market

US markets were impacted by the unrest in Asia. U.S. stocks plummeted on Friday, with the Nasdaq falling more than 10% from its record high and entering correction zone. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both had decreases, falling 1.51% and 1.84%, respectively. Market volatility was increased by worries about a possible recession stoked by the July jobs report, which was lower than anticipated.

Conclusion

The big losses in Japan and the Asia-Pacific area highlight how vulnerable international markets are to fluctuations in the economy. The financial world is keeping a watchful eye out for signs of stabilization or greater volatility as investors prepare for fresh data and pronouncements from central banks. Also Read: Free Visas If Neeraj Chopra Wins Gold: An Exciting Offer from an Indian-Origin CEO Read the full article