Asian stocks saw modest gains, driven by technology and AI sectors, particularly Alibaba’s surge. Investors are eyeing upcoming jobs and inflation data, along with the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, amid historical September market weakness. Meanwhile, Indonesian markets face political risks, and longer-maturity bonds brace for a potentially challenging month.
Is the smallcap rally a trap? Only 37% of stocks are outperforming their benchmark
India’s recent smallcap surge indicates that less stock is outpacing the benchmark index, revealing a narrowing group of successful stocks boosting overall returns. Conversely, largecap
August 25, 2026