Korean tech shares spearheaded a broad Asian market rally as chipmakers surged on a wave of AI-driven demand, while investors homed in on the yen amid fresh speculation that the Bank of Japan might intervene
Options activity is flashing a surge of confidence that South Korea’s Kospi rally will press on. Traders are ramping up bullish wagers, betting the Won – Asia’s standout performer – still has plenty of room to run
With the Trump‑Xi summit looming, China quietly bolstered the yuan – a tactical move to tamp down trade and currency flare‑ups as both sides maneuver for advantage in tense, high‑stakes talks, the Asia Times reports
U.S. tech stocks rebound, lifting Wall Street and setting a positive tone for Asia, while traders remain on high alert for potential yen intervention amid renewed currency volatility.
Thailand’s baht is back under the microscope as policymakers consider tighter controls, the SET’s near-term outlook cools, and Asia’s tech sector flashes mixed signals about the region’s growth prospects
Asia’s FX markets slid sharply as a strengthening dollar headed into a string of key U.S. economic releases. Traders grew cautious, watching closely for how the upcoming reports could reverberate through global trade flows and currency valuations