Gold Prices Rise as Yen Rally Weakens Dollar 
Oil Prices Hold Near Highs as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates 
China Exports Surge 25% in August as Trade Surplus Hits $119 Billion 
Japan GDP Growth Beats Forecast, Boosting BOJ Rate Hike Bets 
Asian Stocks Fall as Oil Tops $100, Yields Rise 
Oil Prices Climb as Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Infrastructure 
Japanese Yen Nears Seven-Month High as Oil Approaches $100 
Asian Stocks Mixed as AI Chip Rally Meets Oil Surge 
Brent Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply 
ECB Rate Hike in Focus as Oil Tops $100 
German Inflation Accelerates to 2.9% in August 
Fitch Eyes Japan Budget for Fiscal Discipline 
China Boosts Gold Reserves by 650,000 Ounces as Prices Rally 
South Korea GDP Surges on Chip and AI Boom 
Norway Core Inflation Rises to 3% in August 
Gold Prices Steady Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Decision 
Hormuz Shipping Slows as Iran Threats Lift Oil Risks 
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Asian Markets Rise on Tech Gains
Most Asian stocks climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by the tech sector's strong performance. Regional markets followed a positive lead from Wall Street, where technology stocks spurred overnight gains.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.7%, while the TOPIX index gained 0.1%. In Australia, the ASX 200 edged up 0.2%, and Indian futures hinted at a positive open after Tuesday's market recovery.
Chinese Markets Plunge Amid Stimulus Disappointment
Chinese stocks experienced sharp declines. The Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite indexes dropped over 4% from recent highs. Investors were disheartened by the lack of specifics on new stimulus measures, which dampened optimism following Tuesday’s brief rally after the Golden Week holiday.
Beijing’s announcement of monetary stimulus in late September, including proposed rate cuts and increased liquidity support, did little to reassure markets. Investors were also frustrated by the absence of targeted fiscal policies.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Falls, Tech Limits Losses
The Hang Seng index fell by 0.5%, continuing a 10% decline from the previous session. However, losses were cushioned by the tech sector, which showed some resilience.
Focus Shifts to Global Inflation and the Federal Reserve
As U.S. futures traded flat in Asian markets, attention shifted to upcoming Federal Reserve announcements and inflation data. Earlier bets on a slower pace of U.S. rate cuts had weighed on markets at the start of the week, but investors remain cautious, awaiting further economic cues.
