FTSE 100 Rises As Energy Stocks Rally

Asian Markets Sink Amid Inflationary Risks

Asian markets are mostly lower on Friday, following the negative cues from Wall Street overnight, as crude oil soars past $100 a barrel for the first time since May amid concerns of a prolonged war between the U.S. and Iran. Surging crude oil prices and treasury yields have added to concerns about inflation risks and the outlook for interest rates ahead of the US Fed's monetary policy meeting.

RTTNews | 10 minutes ago

Indian Shares Set For Weak Opening As Oil Extends Surge On Mideast Tensions

Indian shares are seen opening notably lower on Friday as investors fret about the inflationary impact of elevated crude prices amid escalating geopolitical concerns.

RTTNews | 40 minutes ago

Losing Streak May Continue For Thai Stock Market

The Thai stock market has moved lower in back-to-back sessions, sinking more than 5 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,615-point plateau and it's tipped to open under water again on Friday.

RTTNews | 1h 18min ago

Japanese Market Sharply Lower

The Japanese market is trading sharply lower on Friday, reversing the gains in the previous session, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is falling below the 63,550 level, with weakness in index heavyweights, exporters and technology stocks partially offset by gains in automakers.

RTTNews | 1h 41min ago

Indonesia Stock Market Tipped To Open In The Red

The Indonesia stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, surrendering almost 100 points or 1.4 percent in that span. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just beneath the 6,590-point plateau and it may continued selling pressure on Friday.

RTTNews | 1h 48min ago

No Help Yet For Hong Kong Stock Market

The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, sliding more than 650 points or 2.6 percent along the way. The Hang Seg Index now sits just above the 24,950-point plateau and it's likely to extend its losses on Friday.

RTTNews | 2h 3min ago

Australian Market Sharply Lower

The Australian stock market is trading sharply lower on Friday, extending the losses in the previous three sessions, following the broadly negative cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling well below the 8,750 level, with weakness in mining and technology stocks partially offset by gains in financial and energy stocks.

RTTNews | 2h 10min ago

Soft Start Anticipated For China Stock Market

The China stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had risen more than 20 points or 0.5 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,930-point plateau and it's expected to see continued consolidation on Friday.

RTTNews | 2h 18min ago

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