Market Analysis

Early Thursday, markets displayed typical caution ahead of key economic data, except in Japan, where the Nikkei surged to a record high, despite persistent inflation, tracing strong overnight gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Markets stayed modestly positive, even as geopolitical and trade tensions rose, supported by dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) bets after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a record revision to U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP).

Market sentiment stayed modestly positive early Tuesday, as traders remained optimistic after Friday’s weak U.S. jobs report boosted expectations of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts.

Asia-Pacific markets showed cautious optimism early Monday, continuing the positive momentum from Friday's U.S. job data.

Markets remain cautiously optimistic early Friday, showing typical anxiety ahead of the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, but also holding on to hopes of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Market sentiment slightly improved on Wednesday as the global bond market cooled off after bond yields hit multi-year highs, easing recession fears.

Global markets opened cautiously on Wednesday as U.S. traders returned after a long weekend, facing a mix of economic data and geopolitical developments.

Gold stood out, hitting a new all-time high above $3,500 after breaking April’s resistance.

Markets in the Asia-Pacific region began the week without much action, despite a flurry of weekend news and data.

With mostly positive U.S. economic data on Thursday, including strong growth, lower jobless claims, and manageable inflation, market fears eased.

Markets have remained mostly subdued throughout the week, apart from Monday’s sharp movements, as investors await crucial economic data releases.

Early on Wednesday, financial markets remained largely stable as traders were split on expectations regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts.