By John Meyer, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, September 18, 2025. Article no 1790
Asian stock markets had a mixed performance influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate cut announcement and ongoing regional economic factors:
Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained strongly by about 1.22%, closing near 45,335, hitting fresh record highs amid optimism supported by supportive global cues.
South Korea’s Kospi also advanced, rising around 1.4%, led by gains in major chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.
Taiwan’s Taiex added approximately 1.3%, reflecting positive investor sentiment.
In contrast, China’s markets saw declines: the Shanghai Composite fell about 1.15% to 3,832, and the Hang Seng in Hong Kong dropped roughly 1.35% to 26,544, pressured by profit-taking and regulatory concerns related to tech and AI chip purchases.
The Singapore Straits Times nudged up slightly by 0.03%, exhibiting cautious optimism.
Overall, the Asian market response was mixed but largely positive in Northeast Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan), while mainland China and Hong Kong faced some sell-off and sector-specific headwinds. Investors focused on potential benefits from easier U.S. monetary policy but remained cautious amid regulatory uncertainties and profit-taking in China.
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Gold prices opened slightly below $3,700 per ounce after an initial rally earlier in the week. Gold futures were around $3,678.60 per ounce, down about 1.05% from the previous close, with a daily trading range between $3,646.80 and $3,707.30. The price had surged nearly 40% over the year, propelled by fears of stagflation and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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Silver prices also declined modestly on the day, influenced by profit booking and a firmer U.S. dollar after the Fed’s rate cut. On the Multi Commodity Exchange in India, silver futures for December delivery traded near Rs 1,25,897 per kg, down about 0.86% from the previous day.
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