Table of Contents:
Trend of Asian stock exchanges
Chinese stock exchanges closed the trading day with mixed results, highlighting a climate of caution among investors. The Shanghai Composite Index declined by 0.11%, closing at 3,263.76 points. In contrast, the Shenzhen index saw an increase of 0.41%, reaching 1,974.89 points. This contrast in results reflects the economic uncertainties that continue to influence investor decisions, making the Chinese market particularly volatile
.
The Hong Kong market and Tokyo’s optimism
The Hong Kong stock market followed a negative trend, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 0.41%, stopping at 19,150.99 points. However, the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed positively, thanks to the appointment of Scott Bessent as the new Secretary of the Treasury of the Trump administration, which generated optimism in Asian markets. The Nikkei and Topix indices registered significant increases, signaling a recovery
in confidence among Japanese investors.
News in the payment sector: the Revolut Terminal
In a context of innovation, Revolut recently launched its new POS device, the Revolut Terminal, in Italy, making it the third European market to receive this product, after the United Kingdom and Ireland. This terminal is designed to offer speed and reliability in payments, boasting a platform uptime of more than 99.99% and always-on connections. This innovation represents an important step for Revolut, which aims to consolidate its presence in the digital payments market, responding to the growing needs of merchants and
consumers.
Focus on Unicredit and Banco BPM
The
spotlight is on Unicredit, which registered a decline of 2.7% after the announcement of a voluntary public takeover bid (takeover bid) of €10.1 billion on Banco BPM, which saw an increase of 5.7%. This maneuver could have significant repercussions on the Italian banking landscape, with possible long-term effects on the competitiveness and stability of the sector. In addition, the forecasts of Philip Lane, chief economist of the European Central Bank, indicate a possible reduction in interest rates in 2025, aimed at stimulating economic growth, an element that could further influence market dynamics
.
