Asian markets recap
Japan – Nikkei 225 0.58%
The Bank of Japan kept its rates unchanged, boosting confidence despite geopolitical tensions. The resumption of trade talks between Ishiba and Trump further supported the positive sentiment.
China – Shanghai Composite 0.20%
Investors were cautious ahead of the G7, concerned about strategies around critical mineral supply chains.
Impacted sectors: strategic materials, export, finance.
Hong Kong – Hang Seng 0.21%
Pullback after a positive session, with profit-taking highlighted in the technology sectors.
Key stocks: Alibaba, Tencent
South Korea – KOSPI 0.15%
Risk aversion prevailed, especially linked to reports on Iran.
India – Sensex 0.22%
The RBI's dovish tone limited losses as fears of rate hikes eased.
Stocks to watch: Tata Steel, HDFC Bank.
Australia – ASX 200 0.20%
Middle East tensions weighed on local investor sentiment.
Asian markets remain sensitive to geopolitical shocks and macro signals from the West. The maintenance of monetary policies explains the resilience, but caution prevails, which could influence flows towards safe-haven assets and global sector diversification.
US After Market Overview
GEOS (+13.2%) → Multi-year contract with Petrobras for offshore seismic monitoring.
APPS (+7.07%) → Strong Q4 results (non-GAAP EPS $0.10, revenue $119M).
BGSF (+61.44%) → Acquisition of its professional division by INSPYR Solutions for $99M.
US futures pre-market
Dow: –0.3% | S&P 500: –0.3% | Nasdaq 100: –0.4%
Sectors to watch: strategic commodities, energy, tech, defense, small/mid caps.
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Sylvain Mouilhaud: Stock Coach
