UBS Group AG

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2525

EEMA

1390

AAXJ

Asian markets opened higher on Wednesday, continuing a rebound as investors reacted positively to Wall Street's performance. The MSCI Asia-Pacific ex-Japan index rose 1.7%, marking three consecutive days of gains. Oil prices dipped due to increased US crude inventories, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the advance, rising 2.40%. Indian markets also opened strong, with the Nifty above 23,600. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions escalated as Iran intensified attacks on US and Israeli targets.

Invezz

Nippon Life Insurance Co.

ISHARES AXJ

Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Group

Nomura Holdings, Inc.

GX APAC-U

iShares MSCI EM Market Asia

The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Amundi MSCI EM Asia

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

X TRNIFTY50

Asset Management One Co., Ltd.

iShares MSCI All Country Asia Ex Japan

GX APAC

CSOP NIKKEI225

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.

Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF

SPDR S&P Em Asia

iShares India 50

Pro Ultrshrt Yen

Asian markets climb as oil dips, Fed decision keeps traders cautious

IPAC

CPXJ

Schonfeld is establishing a second equities division, concentrating on the Asia-Pacific markets. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this move positions Schonfeld among the growing number of multistrategy hedge funds that are diversifying their stock-picking operations. The new unit aims to leverage opportunities in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region, reflecting a strategic expansion in response to evolving market conditions. This development underscores the increasing interest in the Asia-Pacific markets by global financial entities seeking to capitalize on regional growth prospects.

CoinLive

iShares Core MSCI Pacific

VG Ftse Pacf

ISHRS MSCI Pacific Ex Jpn

iShares Core MSCI Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF

STOCKS | Schonfeld Expands with New Asia-Pacific Equities Unit

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2721

SSNGY

2636

Asia's stock market is thriving, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index rising over 12% in 2026, contrasting with a 0.2% decline in the S&P 500 and a 2% drop in the Nasdaq 100, which has lost $1.5 trillion in market value. Investors are shifting focus to hardware companies benefiting from AI infrastructure, such as Samsung Electronics and Kioxia Holdings, while parts of Asia less affected by AI disruption, like Japan's insurance and real estate sectors, are also performing well. The correlation between Asian and US equities has weakened, indicating a growing divergence in market performance.

GuruFocus

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Sponsored GDR

J-Holdings Corp. (Japan)

Samsung Electronics 

Global X Japan Co., Ltd.

Asia Stocks Jump 12% in 2026 as Nasdaq Sheds $1.5 Trillion

UBS Group AG(1390.JP)

Asian markets climb as oil dips, Fed decision keeps traders cautious

STOCKS | Schonfeld Expands with New Asia-Pacific Equities Unit

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