Asian Market Update; Data Out and Initial Trading Moves. Japanese Trade Data Better than Expected.
Asian equity markets opened mixed on Tuesday as several key data points were released. Japan posted a surprise trade surplus in February, lifting the Nikkei and supporting the yen, while New Zealand’s consumer confidence fell and its current‑account deficit narrowed. In Australia the ASX 200 rebounded after an early dip, helped by BHP’s announcement of a new CEO, and South Korea’s Kospi rose on better‑than‑expected unemployment figures. US futures were modestly lower ahead of the Fed’s FOMC decision.
China Data Out Mainly Better. Asian Markets Remain Cautious, with Investors Taking a More Cautious View. RBA Rate Decision Tuesday
Chinese economic releases for January‑February showed stronger‑than‑expected industrial production (6.3% YoY) and retail sales (2.8% YoY), while house prices slipped further and unemployment edged up to 5.3%. The data, tempered by Chinese New Year effects, arrived amid heightened geopolitical tension...
Peter Lewis's - Money Talk - Wednesday 11 March. David Roche of Quantum Strategy & Myself Talking About the Implications...
Peter Lewis hosted a Money Talk podcast on March 11, 2026, featuring David Roche, President and Global Strategist at Quantum Strategy. Roche analyzed how the ongoing US‑Israel war could spill over to Iran, reshaping oil supply dynamics and broader economic...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Weakness in Markets Continues as Oil Rises. US Payrolls Could Add 'Fuel to the Fire' Tonight....
Asian markets posted a modest rebound on Thursday, with only Vietnam slipping, as rising oil prices and heightened tensions over the US‑Israel strike on Iran weigh on sentiment. The US dollar strengthened and European bond yields climbed, while a poll...
HSBC Earnings Out, Upper End of Estimates. Also HK Budget Out
HSBC reported a 7.4% year‑on‑year drop in 2025 profit before tax to US$29.907 billion, landing near the top of its forecast range. Basic earnings per share were US$1.21 and the bank declared a fourth interim dividend of US$0.45, bringing the total...
Asian Marco Initial Thoughts: Data Impacting Asia 16 - 20 February & Markets Closed for Lunar New Year. Plus Things...
The episode outlines the upcoming market closures across Asia for the Lunar New Year and the U.S. President’s Day, detailing each country's holiday schedule and the impact on trading calendars. It highlights a surge in U.S. customs bond insufficiencies, reaching...
Chinese Loan Data Out After Market - Lighter than Expected
The episode reviews China’s latest loan data released after market close, noting new yuan loans of CNY 4.71 trillion in January—significantly below the CNY 4.8 trillion forecast and far under expectations of around CNY 5 trillion. While total social financing surged to CNY...
Asian Initial Thoughts: US Inflation, Markets Closed on Monday, Chinese House Prices & Loans
The episode outlines the upcoming Lunar New Year market closures across major Asian economies and the U.S. President’s Day holiday, forecasting lighter trading volumes. It highlights the imminent release of the Fed’s Miran speech and the China House Price Index,...
Asian Macro Initial Thoughts, Australia & India Re-Open. Currencies, Tariffs and Earnings on the Agenda as Gold & Silver Rally.
The episode surveys the volatile Asian macro landscape, highlighting Trump‑triggered tariff threats to South Korea, shifting US immigration policy, and Xi’s military purge, while noting strong performances in emerging‑market currencies like the ringgit and Singapore dollar. It reviews the earnings...