The Hang Seng Index extended its winning series to five weekly profits, with 7.04%, the best week since October. Rising bets on a FED rate reduction and Deepseek’s AI-driven market enthusiasm fed the rally.
The Hang Seng Technology index collected 7.30%, which contributed to the weekly profit. Tech Giants Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. (9988) rose 24.10% in the week, while Tencent (0700) and Baidu (9888) achieved 10.55% and 11.94% respectively.
The stock markets of mainland China also benefited from American tariff developments and the position of China in the global AI race. The CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite rose 1.19% and 1.30% respectively. However, the profits were more modest, whereby the mainland markets are not influenced by sentiment to Fed Policy.
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Raw materials: Gold is approaching $ 3,000 IJzererts Dips
Raw materials had a mixed week ending on February 14:
- Gold expanded its winning series to seven weeks and rose by 0.79% to $ 2,883. It is important that Gold hit a new record high of $ 2,943 before he returned.
- In the meantime, the spot prices of iron ore fell 3.14% to $ 788.11 in the midst of persistent concerns about the trade policy of the US-China, despite a temporary postponement of tariff resorts.
- Raw oil prices fell in the midst of higher American stocks, a potential end to the Ukraine war and Tit-for-Tat American tariff threats.
ASX 200 hits a new record on bank and gold stocks
The ASX 200 rose 0.52% for the week and climbed to a new record high, with bank, gold and technical shares that led the costs.
- Northern Star Resources (NST) rose by 4.68%and the gold prices followed higher.
- The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (MKBA) collected 1.70% after placing better than expected profit, powered by a sharp decrease in the costs of loans.
- Westpac Banking Corp. (WBC) ended the week with 1.97%, and benefited from lower American treasury distributes, which increased the demand for highly productive Aussie banks.
Nikkei -Index wins as you weaken
The Nikkei index ended the week 0.62% higher, supported by the USD/JPY pair that went by 0.59% to 152.282. A weaker Japanese yen can stimulate overseas income and business valuations. The yen weakened against the US dollar despite rising bets on a second H1 2025 Bank of Japan Rate increase.
Japanese producer prices rose by 4.2% on an annual basis in January, an increase of 3.9% in December, which indicates a stronger demand.
Business profits have contributed to the weekly profit. Sony Corp. (6758) jumped 6.37% after reporting impressive performance of gaming and music division.
Market front views: Important events to view
The coming week is crucial for Asian markets, with American rate policy, geopolitics and economic data in focus.
- A potential de-escalation in the Ukraine war and relieving the fears of the trade war would increase the risk sentiment.
- The RBA interest decision could influence the ASX 200, while new Stimulus measures from Beijing can support the wider markets.
- In Japan, economic data will stimulate the BoJ stewers, so that the yen may be lifted and weigh on export-bound shares.
Traders must follow global economic trends to navigate the dynamics of the market.