Apr 22 ,2026
Synopsis:
Asian markets set for cautious start to Thursday trade. Futures signaling unchanged open in Japan and Hong Kong, and mild early declines in Australia. S&P 500 futures down slightly afterhours. Australian bond yields up 1-2 bp after Treasuries were mostly firmer overnight. Crude coming off earlier highs. Gold and silver reversing lower. FX markets steady after dollar index ended slightly higher. Bitcoin easing after reaching late January highs.
With US-Iran talks on hold focus has centered on Strait of Hormuz where tensions appear to have escalated after Iran seized and fired on commercial ships. US continues naval blockade, reportedly intercepting more Iran-linked tankers attempted to escape. White House pushed back against media reports ceasefire extension will only last 3-5 days. There have been few signs of traction behind restarting negotiations with Iran insisting on US first ending its blockade and White House waiting on fractured Iranian leadership to present unified proposal.
In company news, SK Hynix (000660.KS) Q1 operating profit came in-line expectations while revenue missed. Highlighted strong demand amid what is a seasonally weak quarter. Surging memory demand and continued supply tightness supporting favorable pricing environment. Guided significant increase in capex this year. Asia EV battery and raw materials suppliers in focus after TSLA earnings beat expectations amid rebound in EV demand. Group also guided up FY capex.
Pre-open Company News:
603228.CH -- Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic reports Q1 net income attributable CNY232.7M, (28%) vs year-ago CNY324.8M
300595.CH -- Ovctek China reports Q1 net income attributable CNY146.2M, (9%) vs year-ago CNY160.3M
002299.CH -- Fujian Sunner Development reports Q1 net income attributable CNY252.9M, +71% vs year-ago CNY147.6M
600157.CH -- Wintime Energy Group reports FY net income attributable CNY208.6M vs guidance 200.0-280.0M and FactSet CNY316M [1 est]
002463.CH -- WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan) reports Q1 net income attributable CNY1.24B vs guidance CNY1.18-1.26B and FactSet CNY1.21B [2 est, CNY1.21-1.21B]
603658.CH -- Autobio Diagnostics CFO Feng Chaojie steps down from CFO role, effective 23-Apr
603529.CH -- AIMA Technology Group reports Q1 net income attributable CNY196.1M vs year-ago CNY604.7M
603939.CH -- Yifeng Pharmacy Chain reports FY net income attributable CNY1.68B vs FactSet CNY1.69B [6 est, CNY1.64-1.73B]
688349.CH -- Sany Renewable Energy confirms FY results, as reported on 27-Feb
532466.IN -- Oracle Financial Services Software reports Q4 consolidated EPS INR96.36 vs year-ago INR73.76
601568.CH -- Shaanxi Beiyuan Chemical Industry Group reports Q1 net income attributable CNY20.5M vs year-ago CNY87.8M
603737.CH -- SKSHU Paint reports Q1 operational data
603712.CH -- TianJin 712 Communication & Broadcasting Co. reports FY net income attributable (CNY492.1M) vs guidance (CNY350.0-550.0M)
600928.CH -- Bank of Xi'an reports FY net income attributable CNY2.65B, +4% vs year-ago CNY2.56B
688050.CH -- Eyebright Medical Technology (Beijing) confirms FY prelim. results reported 27-Feb; declares FY DPS CNY0.32 vs year-ago CNY0.35
On Deck:
China:
Economic:
08:00 CST: Foreign Direct Investment Y/Y; consensus
Earnings:
Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining (601666.CH), Keboda Technology (603786.CH), Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining (601666.CH), Beijing E-hualu Information Technology (300212.CH), Beijing E-hualu Information Technology (300212.CH), Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) (300476.CH), Deppon Logistics (603056.CH)
Japan:
Earnings:
Canon (7751.JP), Shimano (7309.JP)
South Korea:
Earnings:
Hyundai Motor (005380.KS), OCI Holdings (010060.KS), SAMSUNG SDS CO. (018260.KS), Samsung E&A Co. (028050.KS), LG Display (034220.KS), Shinhan Financial (055550.KS), Hyundai GLOVIS Co. (086280.KS), KB Financial (105560.KS), JB Financial Group (175330.KS), Hyundai Mobis (012330.KS), Samsung Epis Holdings (0126Z0.KS)
New Zealand:
Earnings:
Genesis Energy (GNE.NZ)
India:
Earnings:
Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) (532371.IN), Union Bank of India (532477.IN), Himadri Speciality Chemical (500184.IN), CIE Automotive India (532756.IN), Adani Energy Solutions (539254.IN), Indian Energy Exchange (540750.IN), Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy (542760.IN)
Singapore:
Earnings:
iFAST Corp. (AIY.SP)
Market Data:
Gold (Jun 26): ($7.80) or (0.16%) to $4745.20
WTI Crude (Jun 26): ($0.45) or (0.48%) to $92.51
$-¥: +0.09 or +0.06% to 159.4720
$-KRW: (3.51) or (0.24%) to 1477.9600
A$-$: +0.00 or +0.12% to 0.7159
$-INR: +0.18 or +0.19% to 93.8005
$-CNY: +0.01 or +0.08% to 6.8270
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