What The U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Means For Asia

The peace deal and partial resumption of oil flows reduce near-term inflation risks, giving some central banks (notably Taiwan and India) room to delay tightening. However, a broad pivot remains premature, as still-elevated oil prices, rising food price risks, and second-round effects keep the policy stance asymmetric and biased towards caution.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 19, 2026

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers to target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese automakers are speeding into right-hand-drive markets from Australia to Southeast Asia and ​challenging long-dominant Japanese car companies with premium electric vehicles aimed at affluent consumers.

Reuters • Jun 17, 2026

Asian Currencies Consolidate Before Decision by Warsh-Led FOMC

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar before first decision by a FOMC led by Chairman Kevin Warsh later.

WSJ • Jun 17, 2026

World Markets Watchlist: June 8, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

ETF Trends • Jun 8, 2026

Hong Kong's IPO boom is developing a performance problem

As Hong Kong vies with Wall Street to be the top IPO market, there's a growing trend where the stocks sink after their debut. Out of 30 Hong Kong-listed stocks that joined the Connect in early March, half more than doubled in price between their IPO and the last trading day before inclusion.

CNBC • Jun 8, 2026

World Markets Watchlist: June 1, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

ETF Trends • Jun 1, 2026

Hong Kong plans tax cuts on bonus pay to lure top fund managers, sources say

Hong Kong is considering waiving tax on fund managers' performance bonuses in order to ​woo investment talent, say market participants and sources familiar with the plans.

Reuters • May 29, 2026

Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world's top cross-border wealth hub on China ties, report shows

Hong ​Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the top global booking centre for cross-border wealth, ‌a first that is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the European safe-haven, Boston Consulting Group said on Wednesday.

Reuters • May 27, 2026

Hong Kong watchdog raids local units of two Chinese brokerages, sources say

Hong Kong securities regulator has raided the local arms of two major Chinese brokerages as it investigates suspected misconduct tied to share offerings, sources ​said, the latest move by authorities to ramp up policing of an ‌IPO boom in the city.

Reuters • May 27, 2026

World Markets Watchlist: May 26, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

ETF Trends • May 26, 2026