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StreetAccount Summary - Asian Market Preview: Nikkei Futures (0.36%), Hang Seng Futures (0.41%), ASX SPI 200 (0.05%), S&P Futures +0.10%

Apr 23 ,2026

  • Synopsis:

    • Asian markets set for negative start to Friday trade. Futures signaling opening declines in Japan and Hong Kong, and flat start in Australia. S&P 500 futures unchanged afterhours after US indexes ended slightly lower Thursday. Australian bond yields down 1-2 bp after Treasuries weakened with some curve flattening. Crude extending gains in post-settlement trade amid pickup in Middle East tensions. Gold and silver nursing losses. FX markets steady after dollar index ended marginally higher. Bitcoin range bound.

    • US-Iran headlines remain volatile following speculation and denial of reports about renewed strikes on Iran, and IRGC shaking up negotiating team. Recent diplomatic setback and heightened tensions on Strait of Hormuz contributing to risk-off tone on markets and has driven crude to highest levels in almost two weeks. Still sense markets looking past all the noise with ceasefire holding up and reports noting backchannel talks are continuing. However, also recognition escalating rhetoric and ongoing stalemate leaves open risk of sudden resumption of hostilities.

    • In economic developments, Japan core inflation rose by more than expected though remained below 2% target amid energy subsidy effect. Ex-energy inflation inched down in-line with forecasts, remaining above 2%. In company news, INTC up 19% post-market after revenue guidance topped expectations with company highlighting strong processor demand from AI data centers. Bloomberg sources noted SoftBank (9984.JP) to convert Osaka operations into production line for batteries to power AI data centers.

  • Pre-open Company News:

    • 1848.HK -- China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings releases sustainability report

    • 688122.CH -- Western Superconducting Technologies guides FY interim cash dividend not exceeding net income attributable of the period

    • 300144.CH -- Songcheng Performance Development reports FY net income attributable CNY817.7M vs guidance CNY711.0-915.0M and FactSet CNY840.0M [3 est, CNY812.6-876.4M]

    • 600549.CH -- Xiamen Tungsten confirms preliminary FY results, as reported on 27-Jan

    • 000963.CH -- Huadong Medicine reports FY net income attributable CNY3.41B vs FactSet CNY3.81B [5 est, CNY3.67-3.95B]

    • 543238.IN -- UTI Asset Management reports Q4 consolidated profit after tax (INR514.4M) vs year-ago INR1.02B

    • 600927.CH -- Yongan Futures releases 2025 Sustainable Development Report

    • 300502.CH -- CORRECTION: Eoptolink reports Final dividend CNY1/share; vs year-ago CNY0.45/sh, scrip 4 shares for every 10 shares owned

    • 2617.HK -- TransThera Sciences (Nanjing) releases 2025 ESG report

    • 826.HK -- Tiangong International initiated buy at UBS

    • 300015.CH -- Aier Eye Hospital Group reports Q1 net income attributable CNY1.18B, +12% vs year-ago CNY1.05B

    • 300009.CH -- Anhui Anke Biotechnology (Group) reports Q1 net income attributable CNY167.6M, (20%) vs year-ago CNY209.0M

    • 603087.CH -- Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals doses first patient in phase III clinical trial of GZR18 in China

    • 603456.CH -- Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical reports FY net income attributable CNY730.1M vs FactSet CNY943.8M [2 est, CNY913.4-974.1M]

    • 688122.CH -- Western Superconducting Technologies releases 2025 sustainability report

  • On Deck:

    • China:

      • Economic:

        • 08:00 CST: Foreign Direct Investment Y/Y; consensus

      • Earnings:

        • Sinoma Science & Technology (002080.CH), Walvax Biotechnology (300142.CH), China Resources Boya Biopharma (300294.CH), Shanxi Lu'an Environmental Energy Development (601699.CH), Shanxi Lu'an Environmental Energy Development (601699.CH)

    • Hong Kong:

      • Earnings:

        • HKBN Ltd. (1310.HK), Great Wall Motor (2333.HK), CMOC Group (3993.HK), Sinopharm Group (1099.HK), China Resources Building Materials Technology Holdings (1313.HK), Xinte Energy (1799.HK), Zhaojin Mining Industry (1818.HK), China Chunlai Education Group (1969.HK), Maanshan Iron & Steel (323.HK), Asia Cement (China) Holdings (743.HK)

    • Japan:

      • Earnings:

        • Nomura Real Estate Holdings (3231.JP), Nomura Research Institute (4307.JP), Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519.JP), Renesas Electronics (6723.JP), FANUC Corp. (6954.JP), Nomura Holdings (8604.JP), Kikkoman (2801.JP), Konishi (4956.JP), Tokyo Steel Manufacturing (5423.JP), Hitachi Construction Machinery (6305.JP), Japan Aviation Electronics Industry (6807.JP), KEYENCE (6861.JP), TOKAI RIKA (6995.JP), Shoei Co Ltd (7839.JP), JAFCO Group (8595.JP), METAWATER (9551.JP)

    • South Korea:

      • Earnings:

        • Kia Corp. (000270.KS), Hyundai Steel (004020.KS), HOTEL SHILLA Co. (008770.KS), Hyundai WIA (011210.KS), Samsung Card Co. (029780.KS), Woori Financial Group (316140.KS), HD Hyundai Marine Solution (443060.KS), KG Mobility (003620.KS)

    • India:

      • Earnings:

        • Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals (500109.IN), Chennai Petroleum (500110.IN), Reliance Industries (500325.IN), Zensar Technologies (504067.IN), Shriram Finance (511218.IN), Adani Green Energy (541450.IN), Atul Ltd (500027.IN), Can Fin Homes (511196.IN), Tanla Platforms (532790.IN), L&T Finance (533519.IN), Lodha Developers (543287.IN)

    • Singapore:

      • Earnings:

        • ESR-REIT (9A4U.SP), Frasers Centrepoint Trust (J69U.SP), CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (C38U.SP), CapitaLand India Trust (CY6U.SP), CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (C38U.SP), CapitaLand India Trust (CY6U.SP)

  • Market Data:

    • Gold (Jun 26): ($14.00) or (0.30%) to $4710.00

    • WTI Crude (Jun 26): +$1.01 or +1.05% to $96.86

    • $-¥: +0.27 or +0.17% to 159.7580

    • $-KRW: +3.72 or +0.25% to 1482.4400

    • A$-$: (0.00) or (0.41%) to 0.7131

    • $-INR: +0.31 or +0.33% to 94.1129

    • $-CNY: (0.00) or (0.04%) to 6.8255

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