Asian Session Summary: August 21, 2025
Japan – Nikkei 225 -0.68%
Third consecutive declining session, weighed down by ongoing uncertainty around BoJ’s monetary policy and the yen falling to 147.5/USD. Despite an improved manufacturing PMI (49.9), the market remains cautious due to the fragile services sector.
China – Shanghai Composite +0.50%
Chinese stocks continue to rise, driven by favorable sector rotation despite trade tensions with the US and a new WTO dispute against Canada. Beijing continues to oversee excessive competition to stabilize the economic environment.
Hong Kong – Hang Seng -0.22%
Slight decline after a modest rebound, with technology stocks remaining under pressure. The market is consolidating around 25,170 points amid geopolitical and macroeconomic caution.
India – Sensex +0.42%
Strong performance driven by robust internal momentum. Manufacturing (59.8) and services (65.6) PMIs beat expectations, pushing the composite index to a record 65.2. Official launch of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.
Session Summary
The Asian session shows overall resilience, especially in India and China, despite a tense geopolitical context. Solid PMIs support market sentiment, while concerns over central banks still weigh on Japan. The overall impact remains moderate but constructive for the European open.
US After Market Update
Brazil Potash ($GRO) +48.3% → Soared after announcing a major supply agreement with Keytrade Fertilizantes for 900,000 tonnes of potash.
Greenwave Technology ($GWAV) -27.58% → Sharply down after the decision to proceed with a reverse split (1 for 110) to meet Nasdaq listing requirements.
US Pre-market Futures
Dow Futures: -0.15%
S&P 500 Futures: -0.08%
Nasdaq 100 Futures: -0.01%
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Have a great session, everyone
Sylvain Mouilhaud: Equity Coach