Asian Session Summary: August 12, 2025
Japan – Nikkei 225 +2.17%
New all-time high above 41,600 points, supported by the agreement between Washington and Beijing to extend the tariff truce by 90 days. The yen falls for the third consecutive session against the dollar, benefiting exporters.
China – Shanghai Composite +0.54%
Highest levels in months thanks to Beijing suspending tariff increases on US imports. The offshore yuan rebounds after two days of declines, helped by easing trade tensions.
Hong Kong – Hang Seng +0.02%
Volatile session, ending flat. Tech stocks remain fragile due to Chinese restrictions on the use of Nvidia H20 chips.
India – Sensex +0.01%
Modest gains, driven by auto, tech, and metals, despite the impact of new US tariffs doubling the tax on Indian exports to 50%.
Session Overview
Asian markets are generally advancing thanks to the extension of the US-China tariff truce, reducing pressure on global trade. However, caution dominates ahead of the release of key US inflation figures (CPI today, PPI Thursday).
US After Market Update
WideOpenWest ($WOW) +47.93% → Buyout by DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners for $1.5B.
Kopin ($KOPN) +15.51% → $15M strategic investment by Theon International.
RumbleON ($RMBL) +14.48% → Revenue above expectations despite a quarterly loss.
Hallador Energy ($HNRG) +13.30% → Quarterly results exceeded estimates.
Ast SpaceMobile ($ASTS) +11% → Raised revenue target for H2 2025 thanks to accelerated satellite launches.
TPI Composites ($TPIC) -38.97% → Bankruptcy filing (Chapter 11).
BigBear.ai ($BBAI) -29.34% → Annual forecasts revised downward.
ACV Auctions ($ACVA) -10.86% → Guidance lowered due to challenges in the auto sector.
US Pre-market Futures
Dow Futures: +0.11%
S&P 500 Futures: +0.07%
Nasdaq 100 Futures: +0.03%
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Have a great session everyone
Sylvain Mouilhaud: Equity Coach