On July 10, 2025, Asian stock markets saw gains, fueled by positive sentiment from Wall Street and trade deal hopes. U.S. President Trump's decision not to extend the August 1 deadline for trade deals and potential U.S.-EU agreements boosted market confidence. (Source: July 10, 2025)
The Australian S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.75% to 8,602.40, led by technology and mining sectors. The Japanese Nikkei 225 Index, however, fell 0.53% to 39,610.61 due to exporter stock weakness. Other Asian markets showed mixed performance, with China, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, and Taiwan up, while New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Malaysia were down.
In the U.S., the Nasdaq jumped 0.9% to a record high of 20,611.34, the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to 6,263.26, and the Dow rose 0.5% to 44,458.30. European markets also saw gains. Crude oil prices edged up, with West Texas Intermediate at $68.38 per barrel. (Source: July 10, 2025)