MSCI's Asia-Pacific index is within 2% of its record set in 2021, and the global all-country benchmark gained a sixth day to another all-time high. Economics
Shares in South Korea rose in early trading, while those in Japan and Australia were mixed. US equity futures contracts edged higher after Big Tech lifted the index on Tuesday. Politics
US job growth was far less robust in the year through March than previously reported. Economics
The Nikkei-225 index rose by more than 1% after President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing his trade agreement with Japan. Politics
Shares in Japan, Australia and South Korea gained at the open. Politics
The S&P 500 also gained amid a court victory for Big Tech that saw Alphabet Inc.'s Google dodging a sale of its Chrome web browser. Politics
Things weren't that much easier in the bond market, where 30-year Treasury yields approached 5%. Events
Futures for the S&P 500 retreated 0.5% as Wall Street returned from a long weekend, building on the tech-driven selloff that closed out last week. Economics
Shares in Japan and South Korea rebounded after Monday's losses while Australia's declined. Economics
Indexes in Japan and South Korea opened lower along with Australian stocks. Politics
The yield on 10-year Treasuries advanced three basis points to 4.23%. The dollar wavered. Events
In global debt markets, the yield on 30-year Treasuries fell four basis points to 4.89% as pressure on long-dated debt eased. Politics
Contracts for the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.4% while the chipmaker fell 3% after its sales forecast fell short of estimates. Politics
A gauge of Asian technology shares rose as much as 0.6% while a broader regional index was flat. Politics
Shares in Japan and South Korea advanced with MSCI's gauge for the region gaining 0.2% Politics
Shares in Japan and Australia declined while South Korea advanced. Contracts for the Nasdaq 100 declined 0.1%. Politics
The S&P 500 slipped for a fifth straight day, its longest slide since January. Most big techs dropped. Walmart Inc. sank on a profit miss. Politics
South Korea's Kospi index rose over 1%, led by a gain in Samsung Electronics Co. shares. LG Display Co. climbed in Seoul while Advantest Corp. jumped 4% in Tokyo. Politics
In only four days, the S&P 500 lost about $1 trillion. Economics
Stocks opened lower in Japan, Australia and South Korea while MSCI's Asia Pacific Index fell 0.3%. Politics