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Chart alert: Nikkei 225 bullish run is facing minor exhaustion below 64,145
The Nikkei 225 rallied to a fresh all-time high of 63,788 after a powerful technology-led surge driven by SoftBank Group and Murata Manufacturing. However, technical indicators now signal growing exhaustion risks beneath the 64,145 resistance level. A developing bearish Head & Shoulders formation, combined with RSI bearish divergence and Elliott Wave analysis, suggests the Japanese benchmark may enter a short-term corrective pullback despite its broader medium-term bullish trend remaining intact
12-05-2026 05:04 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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Asia open: Stocks hit new highs on AI optimism as US-Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread
Global stocks surged to new record highs as AI optimism continued to dominate market sentiment despite escalating concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Nikkei 225, and KOSPI extended gains while semiconductor shares and AI infrastructure themes remained key drivers. Meanwhile, rising oil prices and stronger inflation expectations lifted Treasury yields and reinforced a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook ahead of the crucial US CPI report.
12-05-2026 01:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong
Tech does not wait on CPI and Geopolitics – Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 CPI Levels
S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and Trading Levels: US stock benchmarks settle into a cautious range as markets brace for tomorrow's high-stakes CPI report. Despite a weekend diplomatic stalemate between the US and Iran and steadily rising oil prices, the "China Summit" optimism continues to bolster the Nasdaq and S&P 500. Explore our pre-CPI technical analysis of the major indexes.
11-05-2026 16:31 GMT by Elior Manier
Asia open: US futures dipped as US-Iran peace deal hopes dimmed
US futures slipped in early Asian trade as optimism surrounding a US-Iran peace agreement faded after President Trump rejected Tehran’s latest proposal. Meanwhile, a stronger-than-expected US jobs report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated through 2026. Despite geopolitical uncertainty, AI-driven market momentum remains strong, with semiconductor stocks, hyperscaler capex, and industrial AI investments continuing to support global equity markets and
11-05-2026 01:24 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Asia open: Stocks hit new highs on AI optimism as US-Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread
Global stocks surged to new record highs as AI optimism continued to dominate market sentiment despite escalating concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Nikkei 225, and KOSPI extended gains while semiconductor shares and AI infrastructure themes remained key drivers. Meanwhile, rising oil prices and stronger inflation expectations lifted Treasury yields and reinforced a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook ahead of the crucial US CPI report.
12-05-2026 01:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong
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