Japan & Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock Index

Japan: Japan's Nikkei 225 index experienced heavy losses due to the sell-off in AI-related stocks, reflecting the global impact of the tech market volatility.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock Index: Taiwan's Taiex advanced, driven by gains for tech companies like computer chip giant TSMC.

Japan: Optimism surrounding the India-Japan Summit, with anticipated deals on trade, defence, semiconductors, AI cooperation, and a proposed rupee-yen settlement framework, positively influenced Indian market sentiment.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock Index: Taiwan's weighted index slipped 0.59%, indicating a negative performance.

Japan: Japan, as a G7 member, welcomed the agreement and expressed readiness to contribute to securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock Index: Taiwan's Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock Index edged down, reflecting a slightly negative trend in Asian markets.

Japan: Japan, as a G7 nation, expressed support for the US-Iran deal. Its Nikkei share average rallied to a record high on solid gains in semiconductor and AI-related shares.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Capitalization Weighted Stock Index: Taiwan's TWSE edged down, indicating a slight negative market reaction.