Equity markets across Asia exhibited a subdued tone ahead of a highly anticipated earnings report from semiconductor giant Nvidia, a bellwether for the tech sector. Investors remain cautious amid mixed economic signals and concerns about the Federal Reserve’s commitment to monetary policy independence. Markets largely hovered near their recent lows, reflecting a wait-and-see approach as traders balance signs of resilient corporate earnings against macroeconomic uncertainties.

Market participants are particularly focused on:

  • Fed policy signals that may influence global liquidity flows
  • Semiconductor sector outlook driven by Nvidia’s forward guidance
  • Emerging market currency volatility amid geopolitical tensions
Index Change (%) Closing Level
Nikkei 225 -0.12 28,540
Hang Seng -0.20 19,750
Shanghai Composite +0.05 3,230
Kospi -0.08 2,620