Goldman Sachs
May 26, 2026
Asian Equity Market Daily Update
Daily UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsInformation TechnologyMaterials
The MXAPJ Index rose 1.3% on May 25, 2026, bringing YTD gains to 21.9%, led by strong performance in Taiwan and the Info Tech sector.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The MXAPJ Index rose 1.3% today, continuing a strong year-to-date performance of 21.9%.
- 2.Taiwan and China A markets were the top daily outperformers, while Malaysia and Singapore lagged.
- 3.Sectorally, Info Tech and Materials led gains today, while Info Tech remains the dominant leader YTD (+76.4%).
Table of Contents
- Asian markets at a glance
- Market valuations
- Japan in a nutshell
- Performance and correlation heatmap
- Fund Flows and Liquidity
- Market breadth and baskets performance
- Macro environment and financial conditions
- Earnings revisions of regional markets and sectors
Document Preview
Access the Full Report
Get unlimited access to institutional research reports with a 14-day free trial.
Authors
Timothy Moe, CFASunil KoulKinger Lau, CFAAlvin So, CFAJohn KwonAmorita Goel, CFAMark Hung
Securities
MXAPJTPXSHSZ300
Themes
AIGC Hardware and SemiconductorsEquity/Bond Yield Gap compression
Regions
Asia PacificTaiwanChinaJapan