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Japan's Nikkei set for biggest weekly gain in five months as AI optimism lifts sentiment
Japan’s Nikkei is headed for its biggest weekly gain in five months, supported by upbeat corporate earnings and renewed optimism around AI stocks. Semiconductor shares led the rally, offsetting concerns over Nvidia and uncertainty surrounding its leadership.
D-St set for a negative opening as GIFT Nifty signals weak start
Indian equities ended marginally higher as profit booking pared early gains, while small- and micro-cap stocks outperformed largecaps. Analysts attribute the broader market resilience to sustained domestic investor participation and buying interest beyond frontline stocks.
D-St set for a cautious opening as GIFT Nifty signals muted start
On Wednesday, Nifty closed up by 0.8%, influenced by profit booking in IT and realty stocks. Analysts indicate that Indian equities will continue to gain from improving earnings and foreign investments. The support levels for Nifty are set between 25100-25050, while hurdles are identified at 25250-25300. Additionally, foreign portfolio investors significantly increased their buying, while domestic investors sold shares.
Global markets broadly rise on AI chip demand despite Wall Street's retreat on inflation data
Global equity markets witnessed an upward trend after unexpected US inflation data for October was released. Taiwan's markets surged notably, fueled by a strong demand for AI chips as noted by TSMC. Japan’s stock index and South Korea's Kospi also rose, despite challenges for SoftBank. However, inflationary pressures continue to spark concerns about impending interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve this December.
Japan's Nikkei rises for third straight session as AI optimism returns; SoftBank falls 3%
Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.80% for a third consecutive session as renewed optimism around artificial intelligence stocks lifted sentiment. Strong semiconductor demand and improving manufacturer confidence supported gains. However, SoftBank shares fell 3% after the technology investment giant reported a second-quarter net loss of 1.1 trillion yen.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise on CoreWeave results, bonds drop
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose as much 0.3%, while South Korea’s Kospi swung between gains and losses. A broader gauge of Asian shares advanced 0.2%. Contracts for tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rose 0.4% in early Asian after the underlying index dropped 0.6% in regular trading.
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Japan's Nikkei surges nearly 3% as AI stocks extend rebound; SoftBank jumps 14%
Japan's Nikkei index jumped nearly 3% on Tuesday as AI and semiconductor stocks recovered from Friday's sharp selloff. SoftBank Group surged over 14%, leading the tech-driven rally alongside chip equipment makers, despite overnight losses in Nvidia shares and cautious sentiment near key resistance levels.

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rally after US tech surge, oil slump
South Korea’s Kospi Index jumped more than 5% in early trading while Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose nearly 3%. A broader gauge of Asian shares advanced 1.5% while futures for US benchmarks edged higher.

Japan bond yields rise as safe-haven demand eases after tech rebound
Japanese government bond yields rebounded as recovering technology stocks reduced safe-haven demand following last week's sharp selloff. Strong US jobs data and expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening also influenced investor sentiment across the bond market.

Japan's Nikkei rebounds 2% after tech stock rout
Japan's Nikkei 225 rebounded 2% on Monday following a sharp technology stock selloff that pushed the benchmark into bear market territory. The recovery was driven by Wall Street gains and tech sector stabilization, though market sentiment remained cautious amid ongoing Middle East tensions and US regulatory concerns.

D-Street poised for positive start as GIFT Nifty signals gains
The Indian market concluded lower during the special Muhurat Trading session, breaking a seven-session winning streak. Analysts indicate strong institutional participation and corporate earnings underpin the market structure. India VIX rose by 12% to reflect increased market fear, settling at 17.46 levels. Foreign portfolio investors net bought shares worth Rs 13,749 crore, while domestic investors sold shares.

AI meltdown: Kospi crashes 9%, hits 9-month low as Wall Street bloodbath after midterm elections spills to Asia; circuit breaker triggered
The sell-off followed a global market rout on Thursday, which saw the Nasdaq 100 plunge 6.4%, wiping out a record $2.3 trillion in market value. The weakness extended across Asia on Friday, with chip-heavy indices coming under pressure. Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average and Taiwan's Taiex were also on course to enter technical bear market territory, having fallen 20% from their respective peaks.

Japan's Nikkei slumps more than 5% as market rout deepens on AI worries
Japan's Nikkei share average plummeted over 5% amid escalating market fears tied to regulatory scrutiny and a slowdown in artificial intelligence advancements. This drop followed the Democratic wins in the US midterm elections, sparking substantial sell-offs in traditional tech stocks. Both S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices recorded significant losses in earlier sessions, signaling a prevailing cautious mood in the global tech stock landscape.

D-Street braces for gap-down opening on negative GIFT Nifty cues
On Thursday, the Nifty index exceeded 24,000 for the first time in nearly two months. This rise was supported by falling crude oil prices and substantial foreign institutional investments. Analysts expect Indian equities to maintain a positive trend as the festive season approaches. The rupee also appreciated slightly against the US dollar due to robust foreign fund inflows. Overall, the market outlook remains optimistic despite fluctuating conditions.

Global Market Today: Asian stocks join US selloff as AI slump deepens
South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi Index slid 8.8% in early trading, triggering a circuit breaker, with chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both plunging more than 9%. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 6.2%, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index declined 2.9%. Futures pointed to losses in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.

AI selloff drags Nikkei lower despite broad-based market gains
Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.5% on Thursday as losses in AI and semiconductor stocks offset gains across the broader market. Concerns over a potential slowdown in data centre investments weighed on chipmakers, even as falling crude oil prices lifted the Topix 1.3%, with real estate, retail and pharmaceutical stocks leading gains.

D-Street poised for a gap-up start as GIFT Nifty trades firmly higher
Indian equity benchmarks experienced gains as they extended their winning streak to five consecutive sessions. The Nifty 50 increased by 150 points while the BSE Sensex advanced by 383 points. Easing crude oil prices and optimism over US-Iran negotiations led to a broad-based buying in domestic equities. Additionally, foreign portfolio investors were net buyers, contributing to positive market sentiment.

D-Street braces for weak opening on negative GIFT Nifty cues
Benchmark Nifty increased by 1.6% to close at 23,810 following an extended rally. This upward trend was influenced by easing crude prices and continuous foreign fund inflows. Analysts expect Indian equities to consolidate positively after a sharp recovery in recent sessions. The rupee appreciated by 9 paise against the US dollar amid substantial buying in domestic equity markets. India VIX rose by 1.

Why are US stock futures rising today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebound, but will midterm elections hit Wall Street? Apple, Nvidia, Intel and AMD to watch
US stock market today: A day before the midterm elections, Wall Street is trying to bounce back. Dow futures are up 0.60% at 52,229, S&P 500 futures 0.53% at 7,654.50 and Nasdaq futures 0.84% at 28,773.50. Intel fell nearly 29% in its last session, and AMD, which reports Tuesday, lost 11%. Apple reports today and is seen as safer. Nvidia is up 1.41% premarket.

Japan's Nikkei slips as Kioxia tumbles 13%; Tokyo Electron, Panasonic limit losses
Japan’s Nikkei slipped as Kioxia plunged 13.29% following a disappointing earnings outlook, while banking stocks also weakened. Gains in Tokyo Electron and Panasonic, supported by upbeat profit forecasts and AI-related demand, limited losses. Broader investor sentiment remained cautious following Wall Street’s technology selloff and concerns over AI investment sustainability.

D-Street poised for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades firmly higher
Benchmark indices demonstrated remarkable strength, finishing above key thresholds due to robust demand for large-cap equities. However, surging Brent crude oil prices are still triggering concerns relating to the macroeconomic environment among investors. The India VIX index has recorded a slight increase in market anxiety, signaling cautious attitudes from investors.

Wall Street drops to its worst day since June after the sell-off for tech stocks deepens
Wall Street’s tech sell-off deepened on Friday as investors questioned whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will deliver enough returns to justify lofty valuations. The S&P 500 fell 1.8% and the Nasdaq 2.9%, with Intel plunging nearly 29% and Nvidia down 4.2%, while bitcoin also slid after a major hack at Binance.

Global trading is mixed as worries about AI-related issues grow
On the global stage, stock markets displayed a mixed bag of results as Alphabet's stock drop spurred worries about the trajectory of artificial intelligence. Japan witnessed a notable dip in the Nikkei 225 index while the Bank of Japan opted to keep interest rates unchanged. In the US, the Dow futures crept up slightly, contrasting with a decline in S&P 500 futures.

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls 3% as AI spending concerns hit chip stocks; BOJ holds rates
Japanese shares fell sharply as concerns over the profitability of AI investments sparked a global technology sell-off. The Nikkei 225 dropped as much as 3%, led by steep losses in chip and AI-related stocks. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 1.25% but signalled a hawkish stance, leaving the possibility of a future rate increase open.

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei rises on Advantest forecast; Samsung slump caps gains
Japan’s Nikkei rose 0.3%, supported by Advantest’s 5.4% rally after it raised its full-year operating profit forecast by 14%. However, declines in technology stocks and an 8.7% fall in Hitachi limited gains. Investors remained cautious ahead of Japan’s earnings season and the Bank of Japan’s policy decision.

Sensex, Nifty fall as IT stocks slide, rising oil prices weigh
Indian equity markets took a hit on Wednesday, primarily due to declines in the IT sector and escalating crude oil prices. Both the Sensex and Nifty closed lower, showcasing investors' cautious mood amidst significant intraday drops. Key downturns were influenced by Reliance Industries along with various IT stocks, but the auto sector and select banking stocks sparked some buying activities that alleviated part of the losses.

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei jumps over 1% as tech rally on Wall Street lifts sentiment
Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.34%, tracking Wall Street’s technology-led rally, as semiconductor stocks gained. Investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, corporate earnings and geopolitical developments.

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls for third straight session as chip stocks slide
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped for a third straight session on Monday, primarily due to declines in chip-related stocks. The Nikkei 225 saw a decrease of 0.43%, contrasted by a 0.48% rise in the broader Topix index. Despite a surge in energy stocks driven by rising oil prices, concerns over global market fluctuations left investors wary.

Japan’s Nikkei falls over 1% as Wall Street tech selloff rattles markets
Japan’s Nikkei 225 falls as a Wall Street tech sell-off weighs on semiconductor and AI-linked stocks. Concerns over valuations and spending pressure Japanese equities, while select consumer and food stocks advance.
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