Nikkei Falls 1.0%, Dragged by Electronics, Tech Stocks

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict continues.

WSJ • Jul 3, 2026

Newest Bank of Japan Policymaker Pledges to Keep Careful Eye on Yen

Ayano Sato pledged to carefully watch the impact of a weak yen on prices, though she didn't give any clear hints on her monetary policy stance.

WSJ • Jun 30, 2026

Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally

Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, as oil prices eased and ​AI-related shares rallied on robust demand outlook.

Reuters • May 28, 2026

Japan Consumer Inflation Slows Despite Middle East Effects

Japan's consumer inflation cooled in April as government measures capped price growth despite rising energy costs.

WSJ • May 21, 2026

Goldman Sachs says AI and energy resilience are creating a North-South divide in Asian markets

Investors are focusing on AI developments in North Asia. China is coming out of more than three years of deflation measured by the producer price index.

CNBC • May 20, 2026

Japan can choose to save either the bond market or currency, but not both: Asset Manager

Nick Ferres, CIO of Vantage Point Asset Management, joins Squawk Box Asia to discuss the impact of the prolonged energy shock on global markets. He notes that the Japan is particularly vulnerable to the oil supply shock, and talks about the BOJ's policy dilemma.

CNBC International TV • May 5, 2026

APAC Equities: The Sensitivity To Oil Prices

Among APAC equity markets, Australia has a higher beta to oil prices while India, Indonesia and Thailand have lower betas. Domestic political uncertainties have been one main reason for the decoupling trend seen in Indonesia and Thailand.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2025

3 ETFs to Buy From the Newest ETF Fund of Funds

Whenever I'm writing about exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to buy, it's easy to go with the tried and true, such as providers like iShares and Vanguard. However, new products are always coming down the pike worth considering for your investment portfolio.

InvestorPlace • Jul 27, 2024

Asia-Pacific Is Not Just China

While the China macro story of ongoing transition is a headwind to the rest of Asia, there is more to the region's economic health than this.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2024

ASEAN Economic Outlook In 2024

The total nominal GDP of the ten ASEAN nations measured in US dollar terms amounted to USD 3.6 trillion in 2022, more than doubling compared with total GDP of USD 1.6 trillion in 2009. Singapore's GDP growth rate improved to a pace of 2.8% y/y in the fourth quarter of 2023 according to the advance estimate of GDP from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Seeking Alpha • Jan 16, 2024