Asia-Pacific Shares Drop, Australia, and New Zealand Markets Closed
The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan declined by 1.2% by 0510 GMT. Markets in Australia and New Zealand remained closed for a holiday.
U.S. Stock Futures and European Markets Suffer Losses
U.S. stock futures, specifically the S&P 500 e-minis, lost 0.3%. The Euro Stoxx 50 futures fell 0.3% in early European trades, while German DAX and FTSE futures dropped 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.
Japan's Nikkei Average Gains Amid Global Stock Weakness
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average gained 0.4%, reaching an 8-month high as strong chip investment boosted tech shares.
Nasdaq Underperforms Ahead of High-Profile Earnings Reports
The Nasdaq closed lower on Monday, underperforming the S&P 500 and the Dow, as high-profile mega-caps faced pressure and investors awaited results from companies like Microsoft and Tesla.
Banking Concerns Weigh on Investors' Minds
Recent turmoil in U.S. and Swiss banks has led to uncertainty among investors, with anxiety around weak spots being exposed and the impact on bank lending.
First Republic Bank Shares Plummet, UBS Group Profit Slides
Shares of troubled U.S. bank First Republic Bank dropped over 20% after it revealed a $100 billion plunge in deposits for Q1, while Swiss banking giant UBS Group reported a 52% slide in quarterly profit.
Investors Await Corporate Earnings and Economic Data
Market participants are closely watching corporate earnings and economic data from the U.S., Europe, and China for indications of growth momentum and a potential recession in the U.S. economy.
Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese Stocks Decline
Hong Kong's benchmark fell 1.9%, and mainland stocks lost 0.9% despite strong macro data, as the economic recovery in China remains uneven and has not yet impacted corporate earnings.
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall Amid Debt Ceiling Concerns
U.S. Treasury yields dropped as investors sought less risky assets amid concerns over the approaching U.S. debt ceiling deadline and the anticipated House vote on a Republican-led debt and spending bill.
Dollar Index Flattens, Gold and Oil Prices Show Little Change
The dollar index remained nearly flat by 0510 GMT, while gold gave up some gains and oil prices steadied, with Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude showing minimal changes.
