Asian stocks show varied performance following Wall Street's recent gains


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Asian markets showed a mixed response on Tuesday following gains on Wall Street and notable movements in the U.S. bond market, influenced by global election dynamics.

In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.1% to 40,062.42, buoyed by a weaker yen which stimulated demand for export-driven stocks. Conversely, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.4% to 7,719.30, while South Korea's Kospi fell 0.9% to 2,778.32 despite a slowdown in consumer inflation.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng climbed 0.6% to 17,819.50 after a holiday break, while Shanghai's Composite Index remained stable at 2,995.78. Taiwan's Taiex saw a modest gain of 0.6%, whereas Bangkok's SET index dipped 0.6%.

Meanwhile, on Wall Street, the S&P 500 advanced 0.3% to 5,475.09, with the Dow Jones rising 0.1% to 39,169.52, and the Nasdaq gaining 0.8% to 17,879.30.

In Europe, the CAC 40 in Paris surged initially by 2.8%, settling with a 1.1% gain amid election results indicating potential government gridlock. This outcome allayed concerns of fiscal policies that could substantially increase government debt.

The global stage is set for pivotal elections, with upcoming votes in the United Kingdom and ongoing analysis of the recent U.S. presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Investor focus also includes a recent Supreme Court ruling granting broad immunity from prosecution to former presidents, delaying potential legal proceedings against Donald Trump until after November's elections.

Stocks associated with Trump's media ventures showed varied performance, with Trump Media & Technology Group rising 1% to $33.08, yet still below previous highs.

U.S. Treasury yields experienced significant movement, rising to 4.46% from 4.39% late Friday and 4.29% late Thursday. This reversal follows a trend since late April when yields had surpassed 4.70%, impacting borrowing costs across the economy.

Economic indicators showed a mixed picture, with hopes of inflation easing and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Manufacturing data released on Monday indicated a more pronounced decline than anticipated, accompanied by slower price increases, potentially supporting the case for lower interest rates.

Friday's U.S. employment report will likely serve as a key economic indicator, revealing June's hiring numbers. Expectations suggest a slowdown to 190,000 new jobs from May's 272,000, approaching what analysts consider an optimal employment rate that balances economic growth without overheating inflation.

In commodities trading, U.S. crude oil rose to $83.50 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed to $86.79 per barrel, reflecting market sentiment and geopolitical factors.

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