Bank of Japan's Policy Decision and China's PMI Surveys to Shape Market Sentiment
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bank of Japan's Policy Decision and China's PMI Surveys to Shape Market Sentiment

Live Mint  

A plethora of economic and policy news is expected to dominate Asian markets on Thursday, with major central bank decisions, China's purchasing managers index surveys, and corporate earnings reports topping the agenda. The Bank of Japan's policy decision, which was widely expected, is likely to be closely watched, along with China's official purchasing managers index surveys for October. Additionally, the release of third-quarter GDP figures from Taiwan and Hong Kong, retail sales figures from Japan and Australia, and the latest earnings reports from regional giants like Samsung, Panasonic and Sumitomo are expected to provide significant insights into the economic outlook.

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Japan's factory activity falls at fastest pace in 8 months, PMI shows
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Japan's factory activity falls at fastest pace in 8 months, PMI shows

Hindustan Times  

TOKYO, - Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in November as soft demand prompted firms to trim production, a private-sector survey showed on Monday. Japan's factory activity falls at fastest pace in 8 months, PMI shows The final au Jibun Bank Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index slipped to 49.0 in November, the lowest level since …

Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Asian shares slip, yen aims for best week in 4 months on BOJ hike bets

Live Mint  

By Stella Qiu SYDNEY - Asian shares slipped on Friday while the yen was aiming for its best week in four months as strong local inflation data had traders favouring an imminent rate hike from the Bank of Japan. "We note that the acceleration in inflation, combined with the solid recovery in monthly activity, increases the odds of another BoJ …

Japan's factory activity extends declines on sluggish demand, PMI shows
1 month ago

Japan's factory activity extends declines on sluggish demand, PMI shows

Hindustan Times  

TOKYO, - Japan's factory activity contracted for the fifth straight month in November due to sluggish demand caused by worries over China's economic slowdown and persistent cost pressures, a private-sector survey showed on Friday. Japan's factory activity extends declines on sluggish demand, PMI shows The au Jibun Bank flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index slipped slightly to 49.0 in November …

Stock market today: Japan leads losses in Asia after sharp decline on Wall St driven by Big Tech
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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

Asian stocks are mixed following a quiet day on Wall Street

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Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boost Wall Street
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Japan stocks lift Asian market higher after US retail data boost Wall Street

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Japan Stock market crash: Nikkei 225 index plunges 12.4% as world markets tremble over risks to the US economy
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan Stock market crash: Nikkei 225 index plunges 12.4% as world markets tremble over risks to the US economy

The Hindu  

Japan’s benchmark stock index plunged 12.4% on August 5, compounding a global market rout set off by investor concerns that the the U.S. economy could be headed for recession. But after Friday’s jobs report, worries are rising the Fed may have kept its main interest rate at a two-decade high for too long, raising risks of a recession in the …

Stock market today: Asian stocks slip, while Australian index tracks Wall St rally to hit record
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Japan’s service activity extends gains on solid demand, PMI shows
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s service activity extends gains on solid demand, PMI shows

Live Mint  

TOKYO, May 7 - Japanese service sector activity grew at the fastest pace in eight months in April thanks to solid business and consumer spending, a private survey showed on Tuesday, results that should keep the central bank on track to hike rates again this year. "April data revealed another strong month for the Japanese service sector as rising business …

Stock market today: Asian markets sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 3.5%, as Mideast tensions flare
8 months ago

Stock market today: Asian markets sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 3.5%, as Mideast tensions flare

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks tumbled Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei slumping 3.5% on heavy selling of semiconductor-related shares and other market heavyweights. Japan’s headline inflation rate in March slowed to 2.7%, while the core-core index, excluding fresh food and energy costs, moderated to 2.9%, marking the first time since November 2022 that the index fell below 3%. Markets are waiting …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Bank of Japan ups key rate for 1st time in 17 years
9 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Bank of Japan ups key rate for 1st time in 17 years

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Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions
9 months ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks gain ahead of US and Japan rate decisions

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian stocks advanced Monday ahead of policy decisions this week by Japan’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. Inflation remains the big concern for Wall Street amid hopes for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates. A report on consumer prices last week showed inflation remains stubborn, ticking up to 3.2% in February from 3.1% in …

In Japan, interest rate increases herald a new era for financial markets
9 months, 1 week ago

In Japan, interest rate increases herald a new era for financial markets

The Hindu  

Barely weeks after Japanese stocks broke three-decade highs, the country’s financial markets are hurtling toward another phenomenon not seen for the best part of a generation: rising interest rates. “I personally think this is going to be the beginning of a new era,” said Keita Matsumoto, head of financial institutions sales and solutions at Citigroup Global Markets Japan. “Markets still …

Stock market today: Asia markets weaker ahead of Fed decision; China economic data disappoint
10 months, 3 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 …

Asian stocks gain as potential China rescue package lifts mood
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Asian stocks gain as potential China rescue package lifts mood

The Hindu  

Asian shares rose on January 24 on optimism that Chinese authorities will offer support for its stock markets, which have plummeted to multi-year lows, while a hawkish tilt from the Bank of Japan lifted the yen. Japan’s Nikkei was 0.68% lower, a day after hitting a fresh 34-year high, and the yen strengthened as traders took note of the Bank …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed. Japan’s central bank keeps its monetary policy unchanged
1 year ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed. Japan’s central bank keeps its monetary policy unchanged

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Asian shares were mixed Tuesday after a seven-week winning streak on Wall Street cooled. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index gained 0.9% to 33,063.00 after the Bank of Japan kept its ultra-lax monetary policy unchanged, as expected. The broader market surged last week and added to solid December gains after the Federal Reserve signaled that inflation may have cooled enough …

Stock market today: Asian shares slip ahead of key US economic reports
1 year ago

Stock market today: Asian shares slip ahead of key US economic reports

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Asian shares declined in cautious trading Tuesday ahead of some key reports this week on the U.S. job market that might provide insight into the Federal Reserve’s thinking about interest rates. A key report on Japanese inflation showed core consumer prices in Tokyo, which excludes volatile food prices, rose 2.3% from a year ago, slowing from previous months’ …

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower on looming worry over US banks, China growth
1 year, 7 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly lower on looming worry over US banks, China growth

India TV News  

Stock Market: Asian shares were mostly lower on Friday on looming worries over US banks and lagging demand from China, the region's major driver of growth. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.9 per cent in morning trading to 29,393.24 as companies like Nissan Motor Co. gained after reporting relatively favourable earnings. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was virtually unchanged at 19,746.09, …

EXPLAINER: What’s up with the Bank of Japan’s unique track?
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What’s up with the Bank of Japan’s unique track?

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Even as the Federal Reserve and the world’s other central banks raise interest rates to try to curb inflation, the Bank of Japan has stood firm. Various factors affect currency markets, but the widening gap between interest rates, especially between the U.S. and Japan, means that the value of the dollar has risen sharply as investors seek higher …

Asian stocks rise after China rate cuts, Japan export gain
2 years, 11 months ago

Asian stocks rise after China rate cuts, Japan export gain

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Asian stock markets rose Thursday after China cut interest rates to shore up flagging economic growth and Japan reported a double-digit rise in exports. On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 index fell 1% on Wednesday as investors tried to figure out how fast the Federal Reserve will roll back economic stimulus to cool inflation. The Chinese central …

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