Asian Session Summary: August 13, 2025
Asian Session Summary: August 13, 2025
Japan – Nikkei 225 +1.36%
The Nikkei continues its record-breaking run, boosted by improved industrial sentiment, a weaker yen, and a major trade agreement with the United States. The government’s K-Humanoid robotics project, supported by giants like Samsung and SK Hynix, strengthens optimism for industrial and tech stocks.
China – Shanghai Composite +0.43%
The Shanghai Stock Exchange hits a three-year high thanks to an extended tariff truce with Washington. The government is sustaining the economy through targeted subsidies and increasing countermeasures against Canadian tariffs with anti-dumping taxes.
Hong Kong – Hang Seng +1.97%
The index jumps to a two-week high, benefiting from support for tech stocks despite Evergrande’s imminent exit. Easing trade risks and possible homegrown replacements for Nvidia chips are supporting momentum.
India – Sensex +0.17%
Slight rebound after previous losses. Falling inflation below the RBI’s target and regulatory simplification efforts for foreign investors enhance the attractiveness of Indian markets.
Session Overview
Asia follows Wall Street’s rising trend, fueled by easing trade tensions and hopes for a Fed policy pivot. Asian markets benefit from a renewed sense of macroeconomic optimism, reinforced by industrial initiatives and targeted fiscal support.
US After Market Update
Similarweb ($SMWB) +21.41% → Results beat expectations, positive adjusted profit, and strong revenue.
Venture Global ($VG) +5.83% → Legal victory against Shell over an LNG contract.
CXApp ($CXAI) +3.78% → Q2 results released with no negative surprises.
Dawson Geophysical ($DWSN) +1.47% → Mixed results but supported by niche positioning.
Luminar Technologies ($LAZR) -19.60% → Disappointing Q2 results and reduced 2025 outlook.
Comstock ($LODE) -12.91% → Announced $30M fundraising at $2.25, significant dilution pressure.
Compass Therapeutics ($CMPX) -5.36% → $120M fundraising, dilution and investor concerns.
Circle ($CRCL) -6.05% → Launch of a public offering, met with a lackluster market response.
Philip Morris ($PM) -0.03% → End of a six-session winning streak, technical consolidation.
US Futures Pre-Market
Dow Futures: +0.01%
S&P 500 Futures: +0.01%
Nasdaq 100 Futures: +0.07%
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Sylvain Mouilhaud: Stock Coach