Stocks retreat in Asia as China inflation pushes higher
3 years, 2 months ago

Stocks retreat in Asia as China inflation pushes higher

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Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment
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5 days, 21 hours ago

Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares fell Friday in Asia after U.S. markets were closed to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Regional markets saw a broad decline that analysts said reflects weakening confidence about the chances of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve given recent data showing unexpected strength in the U.S. economy. Minutes from …

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Wall St snaps out of its holiday-season funk
1 week, 2 days ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Wall St snaps out of its holiday-season funk

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street snapped out of a spell of holiday season blues, with markets in Tokyo and China declining. Japan’s finance minister rang in the New Year as Tokyo’s market resumed trading after the long traditional holiday, as traders in suits and kimonos clapped for good fortune in 2025. “The Japanese government will …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slips, led by tech giants
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slips, led by tech giants

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs

The Independent  

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China's economy logs a lackluster performance in November as retail sales slow
4 weeks, 2 days ago

China's economy logs a lackluster performance in November as retail sales slow

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares retreat, tracking Wall St decline as price data disappoints
1 month ago

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat, tracking Wall St decline as price data disappoints

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian shares fell on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s decline in response to potentially discouraging data on the economy. The European Central Bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, as many investors expected, and the Swiss National Bank cut its policy rate by a steeper half of a percentage point. Following its decision, …

Stocks Retreat as China Bump Fades Ahead of US CPI: Markets Wrap
1 month ago

Stocks Retreat as China Bump Fades Ahead of US CPI: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

European stocks followed Asian shares lower as enthusiasm about China’s latest stimulus pledge faded, while traders await key inflation data from the US as well as a European Central Bank policy decision later this week. The Stoxx Europe 600 index snapped an eight-day streak of gains, with basic resources and consumer products and services giving up some of Monday’s gains …

China's CPI up 0.2% in November
1 month, 1 week ago

China's CPI up 0.2% in November

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's consumer prices steadied in November due to stronger consumer confidence, official data showed on Monday. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.2 percent year-on-year in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.3 percent from a year ago in November, up …

China's CPI up 0.2% in November
1 month, 1 week ago

China's CPI up 0.2% in November

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's consumer prices steadied in November due to stronger consumer confidence, official data showed on Monday. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.2 percent year-on-year in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, rose 0.3 percent from a year ago in November, up …

S.Korean markets shaky on second martial law rumours; other Asian markets mixed
1 month, 1 week ago

S.Korean markets shaky on second martial law rumours; other Asian markets mixed

Live Mint  

* Won posts 1.7% weekly loss, lowest in 2-1/2 years * Rupee flat after RBI holds interest rates steady * MSCI currency index loses 0.8% in value this week By Sherin Sunny and Roushni Nair Dec 6 - The South Korean won and equities plummeted on Friday following fresh reports of a potential second martial law, which had previously unsettled …

China, Hong Kong stocks climb on upbeat manufacturing data, stimulus bets
1 month, 1 week ago

China, Hong Kong stocks climb on upbeat manufacturing data, stimulus bets

Live Mint  

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, - China and Hong Kong stocks gained on Monday, driven by encouraging manufacturing data and expectations of continued policy support from Beijing. ** Sentiment was buoyed by data that showed China's factory activity expanded last month, with Beijing's stimulus blitz since September starting to trickle through just as Donald Trump ramps up trade threats. ** …

Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares opened higher in Europe on Thursday after a mixed session in Asia following a Big Tech-led retreat on Wall Street. South Korea’s Kospi gained less than 0.1% to 2,504.67 after the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate to relieve pressure on its slowing economy. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index lost 1.2% to 19,366.96 and the Shanghai …

China stocks log biggest weekly loss since July as output, home price data disappoints
2 months ago

China stocks log biggest weekly loss since July as output, home price data disappoints

Live Mint  

HONG KONG, - Chinese stocks had their biggest weekly loss since July, while Hong Kong shares erased early gains to end slightly lower on Friday as scepticism that China can mount a sustained economic recovery remained prevalent in the market. China's blue-chip CSI 300 Index fell 1.8% bringing losses this week to 3.3%, the most since July. The real estate …

Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build
2 months ago

Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build

Hindustan Times  

Asian markets fell again Wednesday as traders fret over the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the Chinese and global economies, with fears that his policies could also reignite US inflation. Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build The prospect of prices spiking again on the back of tax cuts, import tariffs, and an easing of regulations gave fresh …

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October
2 months, 1 week ago

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October

China Daily  

Xinhua/chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-09 09:38 BEIJING -- China's consumer prices reported mild increases in October as the domestic demand continued to improve amid a sustained economic recovery. The consumer price index, a main inflation gauge, was up 0.3 percent year on year in October, slightly lower than the 0.4 percent rise in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday. …

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October
2 months, 1 week ago

China's consumer prices see stable growth in October

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's consumer prices reported mild increases in October as the domestic demand continued to improve amid a sustained economic recovery. The consumer price index, a main inflation gauge, was up 0.3 percent year on year in October, slightly lower than the 0.4 percent rise in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday. Falling energy prices dragged down …

Stock market today: Japan leads losses in Asia after sharp decline on Wall St driven by Big Tech
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Japan leads losses in Asia after sharp decline on Wall St driven by Big Tech

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asia shares decline as investors await earnings, US elections and economic data
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asia shares decline as investors await earnings, US elections and economic data

The Independent  

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Asian stocks mixed as markets wait for China policy briefing
3 months ago

Asian stocks mixed as markets wait for China policy briefing

The Independent  

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China stocks decline amid economic recovery disappointment, while other markets in Asia rise
3 months ago

China stocks decline amid economic recovery disappointment, while other markets in Asia rise

The Independent  

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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index plunges 9.4%, highest fall since 2008; here's why
3 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index plunges 9.4%, highest fall since 2008; here's why

Live Mint  

Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong has dropped by 9.4 per cent, which is its biggest decline since 2008. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Previously, Zheng Shanjie, the Chairperson of China's National Development and Reform Commission, stated that China was "fully confident" of accomplishing economic targets for 2024 and will use 200 billion yuan from next year's budget to fund investment projects and …

Prices to sustain recovery in Q4
4 months ago

Prices to sustain recovery in Q4

China Daily  

Vegetable supplies return to normal levels at a market in Beijing. Their remarks came after the National Bureau of Statistics said China's consumer price index, the main gauge of inflation, rose by 0.6 percent year-on-year in August, up 0.1 percentage point from July. Zhou Maohua, a researcher at China Everbright Bank, said the CPI, which fell in June, rose month-on-month …

Prices to sustain recovery in Q4
4 months ago

Prices to sustain recovery in Q4

China Daily  

Vegetable supplies return to normal levels at a market in Beijing. Their remarks came after the National Bureau of Statistics said China's consumer price index, the main gauge of inflation, rose by 0.6 percent year-on-year in August, up 0.1 percentage point from July. Zhou Maohua, a researcher at China Everbright Bank, said the CPI, which fell in June, rose month-on-month …

Asia shares slip, China inflation surprisingly soft
4 months, 1 week ago

Asia shares slip, China inflation surprisingly soft

Hindustan Times  

By Wayne Cole Asia shares slip, China inflation surprisingly soft SYDNEY -Asian share markets slid on Monday after worries about a possible U.S. economic downturn slugged Wall Street, though U.S. stock futures did rally from an early dip and bond yields came off their lows. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped 1.2%, after shedding 2.25% last week, …

China's CPI up 0.6% in August
4 months, 1 week ago

China's CPI up 0.6% in August

China Daily  

China's consumer prices continued to rise in August amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, while declines in producer prices indicated more time needed for market sentiment to get fully restored. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.6 percent year-on-year last month, quickening from the 0.5 percent increase in July, the National Bureau of Statistics …

China's CPI up 0.6% in August
4 months, 1 week ago

China's CPI up 0.6% in August

China Daily  

China's consumer prices continued to rise in August amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, while declines in producer prices indicated more time needed for market sentiment to get fully restored. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.6 percent year-on-year last month, quickening from the 0.5 percent increase in July, the National Bureau of Statistics …

China's CPI up 0.6% in August
4 months, 1 week ago

China's CPI up 0.6% in August

China Daily  

China's consumer prices continued to rise in August amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, while declines in producer prices indicated more time needed for market sentiment to get fully restored. The consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, was up 0.6 percent year-on-year last month, quickening from the 0.5 percent increase in July, the National Bureau of Statistics …

China’s top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s long-term strategy for growing the economy by encouraging more consumer spending and weeding out unproductive companies to promote “survival of the fittest.” A statement issued after the meeting of the 24 highest leaders of the party warned that coming months would be tough, perhaps alluding to mounting global uncertainties …

Stock market today: Asian shares sink, weighed down by Wall St tech retreat, China policy questions
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares sink, weighed down by Wall St tech retreat, China policy questions

Associated Press  

Asian shares retreated Friday after a broad washout across Wall Street dragged U.S. stocks lower, and Hong Kong’s benchmark fell more than 2% as investors remained wary over China’s plans for helping its ailing property sector. AP AUDIO: Stock market today: More drops for big tech stocks keep dragging Wall Street lower AP business correspondent Seth Sutel has the AP …

CPI heralds modest price rises in H2
6 months ago

CPI heralds modest price rises in H2

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-07-12 China's consumer prices will likely increase modestly in the second half of this year, as domestic demand and consumption are expected to recover with a series of macroeconomic policy measures taking effect gradually, analysts said. "The mild rise in consumer prices points to the economy's continued recovery trend, while the persistently low price levels suggest the …

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise ahead of U.S. inflation report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise ahead of U.S. inflation report

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Asian shares gained Friday as traders looked ahead to a key report on inflation that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. Jeans maker Levi Strauss sank 15.4% after its latest quarterly revenue results fell short of analysts’ expectations, along with its current earnings forecast for the year. The stock market has been listless this …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of key US inflation report

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares fell Thursday in most Asian markets ahead of a key U.S. inflation report due Friday that might point the way ahead for interest rates. The markets’ big focus this week is on a U.S. government inflation report due Friday. AP AUDIO: Stock market today: Wall Street drifts in subdued trading around last week’s records Markets are moving …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of Fed decision on interest rates
7 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower ahead of Fed decision on interest rates

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares were mostly lower Wednesday in Asia ahead of a decision by the Federal Reserve on interest rates. The worry is that the Bank of Japan will be constrained from raising interest rates out of concern that higher prices will depress consumer spending, hurting the overall economy. The key events for the market this week come on Wednesday, …

Stock market today: Asian shares edge lower after Wall Street sets more records
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares edge lower after Wall Street sets more records

The Independent  

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Traders bet on faster interest rate cuts as US inflation falls
8 months ago

Traders bet on faster interest rate cuts as US inflation falls

The Telegraph  

Thanks for joining me. 5 things to start your day 1) Vauxhall owner to sell cheap Chinese electric cars in Britain | Stellantis boss criticises Western protectionism as he doubles down on China partnership 2) Colonial diamond empire De Beers to be sold as Anglo American fights off takeover | British mining giant launches shake-up after rejecting £34bn offer from …

Stock market today: Asian markets follow Wall Street higher ahead of U.S. key inflation update
8 months ago

Stock market today: Asian markets follow Wall Street higher ahead of U.S. key inflation update

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks were mostly higher on Wednesday after a rally on Wall Street that took the Nasdaq composite index to a record high. Speaking at a panel discussion in Amsterdam on Tuesday, he reaffirmed that the U.S. central bank won’t likely raise its key interest rate to respond to stubborn inflation. In China, the Shanghai Composite index …

China disinflationary headwinds continue as consumers hold back
8 months ago

China disinflationary headwinds continue as consumers hold back

Live Mint  

BEIJING—China’s consumer prices edged up modestly in April while its factory-gate prices continued to fall, underscoring the challenges that policymakers face in shaking off disinflationary pressures despite stimulus measures aimed at delivering a jolt to the economy. Economists say China’s persistently weak inflation readings suggest Beijing is unlikely to be able to count on the country’s 1.4 billion consumers to …

Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big Tech
9 months ago

Stock market today: Asia stocks are mostly lower after Wall St rebound led by Big Tech

The Independent  

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Wall Street rallies to records as Federal Reserve sees rate cuts for 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall Street rallies to records as Federal Reserve sees rate cuts for 2024

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Asian benchmarks were mostly higher on Thursday after U.S. stocks rallied to records following the Federal Reserve’s i ndication that it expects to deliver interest rate cuts later this year. Some of Wall Street’s nervousness coming into the day washed away after the Fed released a survey of its policy makers, which showed the median still expects the …

Stock market today: Asian markets retreat after data dash hopes that a US rate cut is imminent
10 months ago

Stock market today: Asian markets retreat after data dash hopes that a US rate cut is imminent

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Asian markets retreated Friday, with Hong Kong’s benchmark falling 2%, after a mixed batch of data on the U.S. economy dashed hopes that easier interest rates are coming soon. It’s the latest in a string of data on inflation that’s been worse than forecast, which has kept the door closed on earlier hopes that the Federal Reserve could …

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower with focus on Nvidia
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower with focus on Nvidia

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday after technology stocks led Wall Street broadly lower on Tuesday, with investors waiting for chipmaker Nvidia’s quarter earning report. The report, which will come out later in the day, will put stock markets in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan on alert as these three regions contributed over 45% of Nvidia’s Revenue in …

Stock market today: Asian shares drop after disappointing US inflation data sends Dow down
11 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares drop after disappointing US inflation data sends Dow down

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Stock market today: Asian shares drop after disappointing US inflation data sends Dow down
11 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares drop after disappointing US inflation data sends Dow down

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Shares declined Wednesday in Asia after disappointingly high U.S. inflation data sent stocks sliding on Wall Street, raising prospects that interest rates will remain elevated for longer. Tuesday on Wall Street, the S&P 500 tumbled 1.4% to 4,953.17 as traders delayed forecasts for when the Federal Reserve will deliver the cuts to interest rates they crave so much. …

Stock market today: Asian shares rise ahead of US inflation report, China closed for holiday
11 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares rise ahead of US inflation report, China closed for holiday

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday, as investors watched for the latest indicators on U.S. inflation. The next big event for the market could be Tuesday’s update on inflation across the United States, which economists expect to show a drop back below the 3% level. New York Community Bancorp’s stock has roughly halved since that surprise report, but it …

Stock market today: Asia markets weaker ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asia markets weaker ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks mostly declined Wednesday as markets awaited a decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve, while China reported manufacturing contracted in January for a fourth straight month. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 0.8% to 7,657.20 after a survey showed Australia’s inflation rate fell to a two-year low in the December quarter, with the consumer price index …

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat after a lackluster day on Wall St, but Tokyo jumps 2%
1 year ago

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat after a lackluster day on Wall St, but Tokyo jumps 2%

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian shares retreated Wednesday after a lackluster session on Wall Street, though Tokyo broke ranks, gaining more than 2% after the government said it would double its disaster reserves by nearly $7 billion. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 is trading near a 34-year high, gaining 2.1% to 34,476.86, helped by heavy buying of chipmakers and by speculation that the …

Stock market today: Asian stocks decline after Wall Street logs its worst week in the last 10
1 year ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks decline after Wall Street logs its worst week in the last 10

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street’s decline, eroding last year’s gains
1 year ago

Stock market today: Asian markets track Wall Street’s decline, eroding last year’s gains

Associated Press  

Asian shares dropped Wednesday after Wall Street started 2024 with a slump, giving back some of its powerful gains from last year. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1.1% to 16,603.00, influenced by a 2% drop in technology shares, and the Shanghai Composite index shed 0.1% to 2,960.12, with persisting concerns regarding the strength of China’s economic growth adding downward pressure. …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after a rebound on Wall Street
1 year ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after a rebound on Wall Street

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Friday after several strong profit reports helped Wall Street claw back most of its sharp loss from day before. Bank of Japan officials have indicated they want to ensure inflation is sustained near the 2% target level and that wages are also rising before adjusting the central bank’s longstanding minus 0.1% …

Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China-US jitters following Biden’s meeting with Xi
1 year, 2 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China-US jitters following Biden’s meeting with Xi

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Asian shares have retreated after Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before, while U.S. futures and oil prices were lower. Biden and Xi emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize the fraught relationship between the world’s two biggest economies. Wall Street’s overall moves were tentative coming …

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