US-Iran war: Global brokerage Morgan Stanley has turned cautious on Asian equities, including India, amid concerns that the conflict in the Middle East could disrupt supply chains if oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz fail to recover. The brokerage sees India as the most exposed to potential Qatari liquefied natural gas supply disruptions, therefore…
Japanese shares surged to their highest levels since April following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landmark victory in Sunday’s election, raising hopes of increased government investment in major sectors. The Nikkei 225 index soared up to 5.7%, reaching a new record of 57,337.07, while the broader Topix index climbed as much as 3.4% to a fresh…
stock market holidays: Global markets were mostly subdued on December 26 amid thin trading, as several major exchanges remain closed for Boxing Day, resulting in fragmented activity across regions. With markets in Australia, Hong Kong, and much of Europe shut after the Christmas break, investor participation dropped sharply, even as a few Asian markets stay…
