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Governments in Asia are struggling to mitigate the economic impact of the energy crisis caused by the Iran war, leading to increased costs. The Asian Development Bank has revised its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific downward due to these disruptions.

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Analysis-Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war

Asian stocks approached record highs on May 4, buoyed by strong tech earnings, with MSCI’s Asian equities gauge rising 1.5%. South Korea and Taiwan's indexes surged over 3% amid renewed AI trade. The US dollar dipped against major currencies, while Brent crude fluctuated around $108 a barrel. Optimism grew after President Trump announced guidance for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, despite mixed signals from Iran. The S&P 500 also reached new highs, reflecting resilience in corporate earnings despite geopolitical tensions.

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Asian stocks near record high on tech corporate earnings as US dollar dips

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reported that rising fuel prices and inflation are impacting economies across Asia. The ADB's analysis indicates that these economic factors are affecting various sectors and may pose challenges to growth and stability in the region. The report emphasizes the necessity for strategic measures to mitigate these effects and enhance economic resilience.

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Asian stock markets declined on April 28, 2026, as traders took profits on tech stocks amid Middle East concerns. The Nikkei 225 fell 1%, driven by losses in AI and semiconductor sectors, while the Hang Seng Index dropped 1% due to lagging tech and property stocks. The Bank of Japan maintained its short-term policy rate at 0.75% and revised its CPI-core forecast to 2.8% for fiscal 2026, while GDP growth expectations were lowered to 0.5%. Other regional markets also saw declines, with the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index down 0.4%.

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Profit-Taking, Persian Gulf Views Blunt Asian Stock Markets

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Asian stock markets saw gains on Monday, driven by strong tech performance and reports of Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Nikkei 225 reached a record high, closing above 60,000 for the first time, while the Shanghai Composite rose slightly. Industrial profits in China increased by 15.8% year-on-year in March. Other regional markets showed mixed results, with the KOSPI and TWSE rising, while the ASX 200 and Straits Times Index fell. The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose by 1.2%.

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Earnings Season, Tehran Proposal Lift Asian Stock Markets

Analyst IMS Investment Management Services has significantly increased its stake in the iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (AAXJ), purchasing 1,125,430 shares for approximately $112.7 million. This move raises their total holdings in AAXJ to 2,221,114 shares, valued at $213.9 million, making it the fund's fourth-largest position at 6.5% of its assets under management. The ETF has seen a 53% price increase over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 18 percentage points, indicating strong institutional confidence in Asian equities, particularly in markets like China, India, Taiwan, and South Korea.

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Analyst IMS Loads Up on AAXJ With a $112.7 Million Buy

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Foreign investors withdrew $70.3 billion from emerging market assets in March, marking the largest outflow since March 2020, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The outflows were primarily driven by emerging equities in Asia, with a notable $56 billion loss in emerging stocks, the largest in over 20 years. The report attributes this trend to the geopolitical shock from the Iran war, which increased oil prices and affected investor sentiment. While overall debt outflows were limited, the situation remains precarious for many emerging markets, with potential for further declines if conditions do not improve.

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Asian stocks exodus fuels largest emerging market outflows since 2020, IIF data shows

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