empty
InstaForex Loprais Team - Official participant of the Dakar rally
InstaForex Loprais Team - Official participant of the Dakar rally
This section is designed for those who are just starting their trading journey. InstaForex educational and analytical materials will meet your training needs. Our experts' recommendations will make your first steps to trading success simple and clear.
Start as Beginner
How to start trading
Useful information
Training and recordings
InstaForex innovative services are an essential element of productive investment. We strive to provide our clients with advanced technical capabilities and make their trading routine comfortable as we are recognized as the best broker in this regard.
Become Investor
PAMM System
ForexCopy System
Passive investments
Partnership with InstaForex is beneficial and top-tier. Join our affiliate programs and enjoy bonuses, partner rewards, and the possibility to travel with the team of the world-renowned brand.
Become Partner
Main Page
Partner Area
Advantages for Affiliates
Registration
This section contains the most lucrative offers from InstaForex. Receive bonuses when topping up an account, compete with other traders, and get real prizes even when trading in a demo account.
All Promo Campaigns
Bonuses
Contests
Events
Holidays with InstaForex are not only pleasant but also useful. We offer a one-stop portal, numerous forums, and corporate blogs, where traders can exchange experiences and become successfully integrated into the Forex community.
Full details
Forums
We are in social networks
Forex humour
Forex Portal
InstaForex is an international brand created in 2007. The company provides services for online FX trading and is recognized as one of the world's leading brokers. We have won the trust of more than 7,000,000 retail traders, who have already appreciated our reliability and focus on innovations.
Learn More
History
Why Choose Us
InstaSport
Regulation
Company News
Awards
InstaForex Stars
InstaForex Offline
Headquarters
Key documents
Social Responsibility
12.02.2023 01:58 PM
Pessimistic mood prevailed in Asian markets
Open trading account Open demo account

This image is no longer relevant

Almost all Asian markets were trading lower. The exception was Japan's Nikkei 225, which rose 0.22%. Other markets traded lower: Chinese Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Composite lost 0.57% and 0.72% respectively, Korean KOSPI and Australian S&P/ASX 200 fell by approximately the same amount - 0.72% and 0.76%. The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index led losses, down 2%.

One of the reasons for the negative investor sentiment was the US stock market's decline on Thursday. Concerns about the economy and the future pace of central bank interest rate hikes unsettled investors. Many countries turned out to be stronger than analysts had anticipated. However, the question is whether it will be able to cope with the rise in rates, which are already at a higher level than last year.

In addition, according to the latest macro data, the consumer price index rose 2.1% from a year earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday, up from 1.8% in December. At the same time, analysts had expected an increase to 2.2%. In monthly terms, inflation rose by 0.8%.

China's producer price index (PPI) decreased by 0.8% year on year in January. This was the fourth straight month of producer price deflation. It exceeded the forecasts of experts, who expected its decline by 0.5%.

The Hong Kong stock market significantly fell due to losses from: Country Garden Services Holdings down by 7%, Baidu which lost 6.9%, JD.com which fell by 6.7% and Meituan which dropped by 5.2%. Xiaomi shares lost slightly less at 2.8%.

Meanwhile, in Japan, the PPI rose 9.5% in January from a year earlier. This index was lower than experts' forecasts, who expected its increase by 9.6%, and lower than the level of the previous month, when the increase was 10.5%.

The Nikkei 225 recorded gains as Kobe Steel, Ltd. climbed 12.9%, while Tokai Carbon, Co. Ltd. rose 10.4%.

Thanks to the increase in net profit and income for the third quarter of the current fiscal year of Nissan Motor, its shares rose by 1.35%, although profit was below market forecasts, while its income turned out to be higher.

At the same time, shares of Toyota Motor, Corp. shed 1.6% due to a decline in its net profit for the third quarter. However, the company managed to keep its sales and profit guidance unchanged for the full fiscal year.

Toshiba, Corp. fell 0.9% due to a buyout offer from a consortium of investors led by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners (JIP).

The Korean KOSPI was trading mixed. Samsung Electronics lost 0.63% in price, while Hyundai Motor rose 0.3%.

The Reserve Bank of Australia reported an increase in core inflation forecasts and its intention to raise interest rates.

Inflation in Australia rose to a new 32-year high of 7.8% in the final quarter of the fiscal year of 2022. According to the latest forecast, inflation is expected to slow to 6.7% by the middle of this year, rather than the 6.3% previously forecast.

The Australian stock market was trading lower as Rio Tinto shares dropped 1.1%, while BHP lost 0.25%.

Anastasia Kravtsova,
Analytical expert of InstaForex
© 2007-2025
Select timeframe
5
min
15
min
30
min
1
hour
4
hours
1
day
1
week
Earn on cryptocurrency rate changes with InstaForex
Download MetaTrader 4 and open your first trade
All Analytics
Crypto-currencies
Trading tips for crypto market on May 20 (North American session) Bitcoin and Ether performed well today in terms of buying following a pause in yesterday's bear market. Demand has returned to the cryptocurrency market, especially after geopolitical tensions eased somewhat
Miroslaw Bawulski
16:20 2025-06-20 +02:00
2665
Forecast
USD/JPY: Simple Trading Tips for Beginner Traders – June 20th (U.S. Session) Trade Review and Tips for Trading the Japanese Yen Due to low volatility, the levels I indicated were not tested in the first half of the day. Given the data
Jakub Novak
15:49 2025-06-20 +02:00
2890
Breaking Forecast Trading Plan Cryptocurrencies USD/RUB Russian Economy Video Analysis
Trading Instruments
EURUSD GBPUSD USDCHF USDCAD USDJPY AUDUSD EURGBP EURJPY NZDUSD EURNZD Silver Gold #CL #USDX COVID-19 Bitcoin
  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST

Recommended Stories

Supply risks fuel oil, Asia gains, dollar stays afloat

Asian stock markets rise on Friday Oil hovers near 4-1/2-month peak on supply shock risks Dollar resilient on safe-haven demand despite mixed signals from Fed Swiss franc steady after
Thomas Frank 10:55 2025-06-20 UTC+2

Investors confused: data weak, policy hawkish, hopes pinned on bonds

Treasury yields pared earlier losses after Fed Chair Powell's remarks. Middle East tensions linger as Iranian leader rebuffs Trump's surrender demands. Swiss National Bank cuts rates to zero. Stora Enso
14:05 2025-06-19 UTC+2

Investors are confused: data is weak, policy is aggressive, hope is in bonds

Treasury yields pare previous losses after Fed Chairman Powell's speech Middle East concerns remain Iranian leader rejects Trump's demand for capitulation Swiss National Bank cuts interest rates to zero Stora
Thomas Frank 13:58 2025-06-19 UTC+2

Crypto market unaffected by Fed's policy decision. Bitcoin adamant to hit $205,000 by year end

Following yesterday's Federal Reserve meeting, where the central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged, markets showed little reaction. Stock indices remained within their current ranges, and Bitcoin avoided sharp price
Larisa Kolesnikova 10:45 2025-06-19 UTC+2

Bitcoin still immune to geopolitical tensions, but military conflicts could rattle crypto market

According to analysts, the ongoing military conflict between Israel and Iran could have a significant impact on the digital asset space. In case of a negative outcome, the crypto market
Larisa Kolesnikova 14:08 2025-06-18 UTC+2

Futures trading with gains while markets in limbo. Market participants respond to Fed's signals and geopolitics

Futures contracts rise: Dow +0.21%, S&P 500 +0.28%, and Nasdaq +0.35%. Markets await Fed's policy decision. Swedish central bank cuts interest rate. Airbus lifts dividend target, boosting shares. Gerresheimer jumps
13:47 2025-06-18 UTC+2

Futures up as world on edge: Markets react to Fed cues, geopolitics

Futures up: Dow 0.21%, S&P 500 0.28%, Nasdaq 0.35% Fed policy decision expected; Sweden cuts interest rates Airbus raises dividend target, boosts shares Gerresheimer gains on potential takeover talks with
Thomas Frank 13:45 2025-06-18 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for June 17

Tensions in the US stock market are rising as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies. Analysts warn that a potential full-scale war could trigger a 20% drop
Ekaterina Kiseleva 13:25 2025-06-17 UTC+2

Bitcoin bulls and bears engaged in tug-of-war. BTC barely reacts to US inflation

Currently, the flagship cryptocurrency is aiming for new highs, but it is still facing obstacles along the way. The latest challenge comes from the ongoing battle between bulls and bears
Larisa Kolesnikova 16:51 2025-06-16 UTC+2

US Market News Digest for June 16

US equity indices ended Friday's session in the red as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran drove oil prices higher and fueled market uncertainty. The S&P 500 fell by 1.13%
Ekaterina Kiseleva 13:50 2025-06-16 UTC+2

Top analytics

Relevance up to 02:00 UTC--5
Donald Trump – A Mastermind of Geopolitical Uncertainty (A Potential Correction in Oil and Gold Prices)
09:49 2025-06-20
Fundamental analysis
Relevance up to 02:00 2025-06-25 UTC--5
The Market Tries to Extinguish the Fire
09:01 2025-06-20
Fundamental analysis
Relevance up to 07:00 UTC--5
Trading Signals for EUR/USD for June 19-22, 2025: sell below 1.1535 (21 SMA - 8/8 Murray)
14:57 2025-06-19
Technical analysis
Relevance up to 03:00 UTC--5
Update on US market on June 19. Federal Reserve downgrades its economic outlook. Stock market awaits correction
12:43 2025-06-19
Stock Markets
Relevance up to 08:00 UTC--5
Trading Signals for GOLD (XAU/USD) for June 19-22, 2025: sell below $3,390 (21 SMA - 8/8 Murray)
15:14 2025-06-19
Technical analysis
Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback
Callback widget
 

Dear visitor,

Your IP address shows that you are currently located in the USA. If you are a resident of the United States, you are prohibited from using the services of InstaFintech Group including online trading, online transfers, deposit/withdrawal of funds, etc.

If you think you are seeing this message by mistake and your location is not the US, kindly proceed to the website. Otherwise, you must leave the website in order to comply with government restrictions.

Why does your IP address show your location as the USA?

  • - you are using a VPN provided by a hosting company based in the United States;
  • - your IP does not have proper WHOIS records;
  • - an error occurred in the WHOIS geolocation database.

Please confirm whether you are a US resident or not by clicking the relevant button below. If you choose the wrong option, being a US resident, you will not be able to open an account with InstaForex anyway.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused by this message.