Asian Equity Market Daily Update

The MXAPJ Index gained 1.2% on May 27, 2026, supported by strong performance in Korea and Taiwan's technology sectors, although regional valuations remain stretched relative to bonds.

Key Takeaways

• 1.The MXAPJ Index rose 1.2% on May 27, led by outperformance in Korea and Taiwan, while China and Hong Kong underperformed.
• 2.Information Technology and Utilities were the leading sectors, while Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors lagged.
• 3.Asian equity valuations appear expensive relative to bonds, with the equity/bond yield gap standing at around 320bp.

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

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