Asian markets face challenging task ahead

A Look Ahead: Asian ‍Markets Brace for‌ Volatility

Goodbye, July.

Get​ ready for a rollercoaster ride in Asian markets this⁤ week. After enjoying robust gains last week, fueled by potential⁣ stimulus in China, Japan’s record-breaking minimum wage ‍hike, ‍and​ a glimmer of hope for the global economy,⁤ stocks in the region ⁣may face ‍a⁢ bumpy start.

Chinese​ stocks will⁤ have to surpass last week’s impressive 4.5% gain in the CSI 300, the index’s largest weekly jump since November. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng and the Nikkei 225 saw gains of 4.4% and 1.4% respectively, and MSCI’s index of Asia⁢ Pacific⁢ shares outside of Japan rose by 2.5%.

The markets were shaken towards the⁤ end ⁤of the week when the Bank of Japan made its first move away from its‌ long-standing monetary stimulus policy. This decision, coupled with Japan’s historic⁣ minimum wage hike, aimed to revive the world’s​ third-largest economy.

Investors are also closely watching China for signs of economic recovery.⁣ Beijing⁢ recently pledged⁤ to adjust its policies to jump-start ​the nation’s post-COVID recovery, resulting ⁤in a surge in the yuan⁣ and significant ‌gains in the ‌CSI 300 and the Hang Seng.

In the ⁢United ⁣States,⁢ the second-quarter earnings season​ is in⁢ full ⁤swing. This week, high-profile results from companies like Apple Inc, Amazon.com, Caterpillar Inc, and Starbucks Corp will​ provide insights into global demand,‌ particularly in relation ‍to China.⁢ Earnings from Marriott International, ‌MGM Resorts International,⁤ and ⁢Host Hotels & Resorts will shed light on the state⁣ of the‌ travel and tourism industry.

Key indicators⁤ to watch in the US next week include manufacturing and services PMI, job openings, ⁢private payrolls,⁤ jobless‌ claims, and planned layoffs. These will set the stage for the highly anticipated July employment report on Friday.

Here ‍are some⁤ key developments to keep ⁢an eye on:

Monday:

• China’s Caixin manufacturing PMI expected
• Japan to unveil consumer confidence, housing starts, and unemployment data for June
• Australia due to release July manufacturing⁢ PMI and June ‌building​ approvals
• South Korea on deck with July import/export growth ⁢report

(Reporting ​by ⁣Stephen ​Culp; editing ⁢by Diane Craft)

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