Asian benchmarks trade mixed ahead of US Fed chair's speech
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian benchmarks trade mixed ahead of US Fed chair's speech

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Asian stocks, dollar hold their own to close out strong 2024
1 week, 2 days ago

Asian stocks, dollar hold their own to close out strong 2024

Live Mint  

* Most Asian stock markets eke out gains for the year * Dollar dominates, set for strong annual gain * Gold soars 26% in bumper 2024 * Thin volumes ahead of New Years holiday; Japan markets shut By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 31 - Asian stocks eased on Tuesday in cautious end-of-year trading that has seen investors scale back bets …

Most Asian currencies subdued heading towards year-end; S.Korean markets rise
1 week, 3 days ago

Most Asian currencies subdued heading towards year-end; S.Korean markets rise

Live Mint  

* US Treasury yields, strong dollar weigh on emerging Asia FX * South Korean won, shares edge higher after Friday's sharp fall * Indonesian rupiah up 0.5%, Thai baht gains 0.3% By John Biju Dec 30 - Most Asian currencies were subdued on Monday, pressured by high U.S. Treasury yields and a firm dollar, while South Korean markets recovered slightly …

Asia shares dip as high yields test valuations
1 week, 3 days ago

Asia shares dip as high yields test valuations

Live Mint  

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY - Asian shares edged lower on Monday as high Treasury yields challenged lofty Wall Street equity valuations while underpinning the U.S. dollar near multi-month peaks. Yet yields on 10-year Treasuries are near eight-month highs at 4.631% and ending the year around 75 basis points above where they started it, even though the Fed delivered 100 basis …

Stock market today: Asian shares advance after a mixed finish on Wall Street
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1 week, 6 days ago

Stock market today: Asian shares advance after a mixed finish on Wall Street

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Asian shares were mostly higher on Friday, with Japan’s benchmark registering strong gains for a second straight day. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index climbed 1.4% to 40,139.90, while the Japanese yen sank further after the central bank governor indicated that interest rate hikes might be delayed by threats to the economy such as higher U.S. tariffs on imports. South …

Asia shares rise, dollar supported by elevated bond yields
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Asia shares rise, dollar supported by elevated bond yields

Live Mint  

* Chinese authorities pledge more support for economy * Fed outlook remains top of investors' minds * Dollar, US yields steady near milestone highs By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 24 - Asian stocks edged up on Tuesday, though moves were subdued in a holiday-curtailed week, while the greenback held near a two-year high helped by elevated U.S. Treasury yields as …

Asian stocks rise, FX under pressure as U.S. rates remain in focus
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Asian stocks rise, FX under pressure as U.S. rates remain in focus

Live Mint  

* Singapore, Thailand stock markets gain 0.5% * Currencies muted as dollar near 2-yr peak * Indian rupee hits lifetime low By Himanshi Akhand Dec 24 - Emerging Asian stock markets were higher on Tuesday and currencies traded broadly flat against a stronger dollar as investors braced for fewer rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming year. Markets …

Fed Forces Asia To Choose: Accept Weaker Currencies or Push Back
3 weeks ago

Fed Forces Asia To Choose: Accept Weaker Currencies or Push Back

Live Mint  

-- Central banks across Asia face a difficult decision after the Federal Reserve’s hawkish cut — stage a costly fight back against dollar strength, or stand by and watch their currencies falter. “It is hard to fight the higher dollar move against Asian currencies when it is primarily dollar driven, which means regional central banks would have to play defence …

Asian Markets May See Outsized Slump After Fed, Analysts Say
3 weeks ago

Asian Markets May See Outsized Slump After Fed, Analysts Say

Live Mint  

-- Asian stocks and currencies are likely to slide Thursday after the Fed signaled a slower pace of rate cuts at its policy meeting, according to analysts. The region’s sensitivity to dollar movements is likely higher given the rise in US Treasury yields, with currencies including the Korean won and Indonesian rupiah among the most vulnerable, they say. Here’s what …

Asian stocks climb as China stimulus aids sentiment; currencies muted
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Asian stocks climb as China stimulus aids sentiment; currencies muted

Live Mint  

* China stocks jump nearly 3% amid China policy shift * S.Korean won rises 0.5%, shares jump over 2% * Investors await U.S. CPI print for cues on rate outlook By John Biju Dec 10 - Emerging Asian equities rose on Tuesday following China's pledge for additional policy stimulus to boost economic growth and ease monetary policy, while South Korean …

Asian Markets Cautious Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Markets Wrap
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1 month ago

Asian Markets Cautious Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

-- Asian stocks were poised for a mixed opening on Monday as traders grappled with continued political upheaval in South Korea and as investors awaited signs of fresh stimulus from Beijing. “A hot US CPI print may not necessarily derail a cut at next week’s FOMC meeting” but it may effect the outlook for further easing and move the dollar. …

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

Asian Stocks Eye Gains as Wall Street Awaits Data: Markets Wrap
1 month ago

Asian Stocks Eye Gains as Wall Street Awaits Data: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

-- Asian stocks are set to follow the positive lead from Wall Street where a rally in the world’s largest technology companies drove stocks to fresh all-time highs. Treasuries pared losses on Monday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he’s inclined to vote for a rate cut in December, with swaps pricing in more than 70% of a quarter-point cut …

Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Asia shares wobble on China angst; long-end US bond yields rise with dollar

Live Mint  

By Rae Wee SINGORE - Weak China markets dragged broader Asian shares lower on Thursday, while longer-dated U.S. bond yields rose alongside the dollar as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation outlook in the world's largest economy. In the broader market, traders responded to a U.S. inflation print that was in line with expectations by ramping up bets of …

Stock market today: Asian stocks dip as Wall Street momentum slows with cooling Trump trade
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks dip as Wall Street momentum slows with cooling Trump trade

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks on Wednesday followed Wall Street lower as momentum cooled for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept U.S. markets following Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Stocks had been broadly rising since last week on expectations that Trump’s preference for lower tax rates and other policies may mean faster economic growth, as well as bigger U.S. government debt …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher as China begins major economic meeting
2 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher as China begins major economic meeting

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Stock market today: Japan leads losses in Asia after sharp decline on Wall St driven by Big Tech
2 months, 1 week ago

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

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Stock market today: Asia shares decline as investors await earnings, US elections and economic data
2 months, 1 week ago

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

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Asian stocks are mixed following a quiet day on Wall Street
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian stocks are mixed following a quiet day on Wall Street

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Stock market today: Asian shares fall after Wall Street pulls back from its records
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares fall after Wall Street pulls back from its records

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Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally, and China promises a briefing
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally, and China promises a briefing

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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar
3 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed and the yen slips against the dollar

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Asian markets mixed, Japanese stocks rally from Monday's slump
3 months, 1 week ago

Asian markets mixed, Japanese stocks rally from Monday's slump

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Stock market today: Asia shares rise moderately ahead of closely watched Federal Reserve meeting
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asia shares rise moderately ahead of closely watched Federal Reserve meeting

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Stock market today: Asian benchmarks dip after Wall Street's mixed finish
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian benchmarks dip after Wall Street's mixed finish

The Independent  

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Asian shares trade mixed amid caution ahead of key US employment report
4 months ago

Asian shares trade mixed amid caution ahead of key US employment report

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Asian shares trade higher after mixed trading on Wall Street
4 months, 1 week ago

Asian shares trade higher after mixed trading on Wall Street

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Trading in Asian markets is mixed and muted ahead of a key Fed Chair speech
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trading in Asian markets is mixed and muted ahead of a key Fed Chair speech

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Asian shares mostly fall after Wall Street snaps winning streak
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Asian shares mostly fall after Wall Street snaps winning streak

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Yen Rallies Against Dollar, Outstripping Most of Its G-10 Peers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Yen Rallies Against Dollar, Outstripping Most of Its G-10 Peers

Live Mint  

The yen outperformed most of its peers in the Group of 10 Monday, rallying against the dollar in jittery trading ahead of key central bank events later in the week. The rally came amid broad weakness in the dollar, with investors on edge before Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda appears in parliament on Friday, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome …

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street's best week of the year
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street's best week of the year

The Independent  

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Asian stocks track Wall Street gains after encouraging US jobs data calm jitters over the economy
5 months ago

Asian stocks track Wall Street gains after encouraging US jobs data calm jitters over the economy

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Japan's share benchmark resumes swings after calm day on Wall Street
5 months ago

Japan's share benchmark resumes swings after calm day on Wall Street

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Stock market today: Asian stocks are higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
5 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks are higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate

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Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate
5 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mostly higher as Bank of Japan raises benchmark rate

Associated Press  

Asian stocks were mostly higher Wednesday following a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its benchmark interest rate. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged 0.1% lower to 38,478.92 after the central bank’s decision to raise the benchmark rate to about 0.25% from 0.1%. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 1.9% to 17,326.58 and the Shanghai Composite index was …

Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares dive after a wipeout on Wall Street as Big Tech skids

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Asian shares dropped in Thursday morning trading, with Tokyo’s benchmark losing more than 1,000 points at one point and closing down more than 3%, as pessimism set in over a nose-dive on Wall Street. U.S. stock indexes suffered their worst losses since 2022 after profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet helped suck momentum from Wall Street’s frenzy around …

Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks fall after a torrent of profit reports leaves Wall Street mixed

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Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record

Associated Press  

Asian stocks were mostly lower Wednesday even as investors wagered that the Federal Reserve will come ahead with a cut to interest rates, while Australia’s benchmark hit a new record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped 1.9% to 40,954.48, and the Nasdaq composite lagged with a gain of 0.2% to 18,509.34, as the stars dimmed for some of the year’s …

Stock market today: Asian shares zoom higher, with Nikkei over 42,000 after Wall St sets new records
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares zoom higher, with Nikkei over 42,000 after Wall St sets new records

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Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed amid volatile yen after Wall St climbs on inflation report
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed amid volatile yen after Wall St climbs on inflation report

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks were mixed Friday with the yen moved between gains and losses after the latest update on inflation bolstered Wall Street’s belief that relief on interest rates may come as soon as September. AP AUDIO: Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after key inflation report, but Big Tech slumps Markets continue moving higher. Wall …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Fed chair’s comments give scant clues on rate cuts
6 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Fed chair’s comments give scant clues on rate cuts

Associated Press  

Shares were mixed Wednesday in Asia after remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in front of Congress did little to change investors’ expectations for the timing of a Fed interest rate cut. In his testimony Tuesday before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell reiterated that inflation has eased notably in the past two years, though it remains above the central …

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms
6 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms
6 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher on Wednesday after Tesla shares zoomed up more than 10%, helping to drive U.S. benchmarks to new records. But some traders were keeping to the sidelines ahead of Thursday’s Independence Day holiday in the U.S. “On the radar is the Japan’s Nikkei, which may extend its run above the 40,000 level, with overnight …

Stock market today: Asian stocks log modest gains as economic data are mixed for Japan and China
6 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks log modest gains as economic data are mixed for Japan and China

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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street
6 months, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday after stocks advanced on Wall Street and yields jumped in the U.S. bond market as election-related issues swayed markets worldwide. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 0.9% to 2,778.32 despite data from Statistics Korea showing the country’s consumer inflation slowed to an 11-month low in June. That bolstered hopes for potential gridlock in the …

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed ahead of key U.S. jobs data
7 months ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed ahead of key U.S. jobs data

The Independent  

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Japan racks up trade deficit as imports balloon due to cheap yen
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan racks up trade deficit as imports balloon due to cheap yen

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares mixed in muted trading after Wall Street barely budges
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed in muted trading after Wall Street barely budges

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Asian shares were mixed in muted trading Tuesday after U.S. stock indexes were little changed ahead of the release of inflation data. “Today marks a significant day for both Germany and the U.S.A. as they are set to unveil crucial economic data,” said Luca Santos, market analyst at ACY Securities, referring to consumer price data from Germany and …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall St rally takes S&P 500 near record
8 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall St rally takes S&P 500 near record

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Stocks in Asia were mixed Friday after a rally on Wall Street that pulled the S&P 500 back within 1% of its record. In Japan, the Finance Ministry reported a record current account surplus for the fiscal year through March, as strong auto exports whittled down its trade deficit and the nation racked up solid returns on overseas …

Yen Wipes Out Friday’s Gain as Market Focus Returns to Yield Gap
8 months ago

Yen Wipes Out Friday’s Gain as Market Focus Returns to Yield Gap

Hindustan Times  

The yen extended losses, unwinding its sharp rebound on Friday, as traders shifted their focus back to Japan’s interest-rate outlook. Yen Wipes Out Friday’s Gain as Market Focus Returns to Yield Gap The currency was down 0.5% at 153.76 per dollar in Asian trading on Monday. That’s after jumping as much as 1.2% in the last session, when surprising softness …

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