Asian shares mostly lower, China gains on GDP rebound
3 years, 11 months ago

Asian shares mostly lower, China gains on GDP rebound

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Stock market today: A mixed day for world shares as Wall Street steadies
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12 hours, 54 minutes ago

Stock market today: A mixed day for world shares as Wall Street steadies

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — World shares were mixed on Thursday after the latest U.S. economic data calmed frazzled nerves on Wall Street. The government reported that the consumer price index rose 0.1% in December from a year earlier, while wholesale or producer prices dropped 2.3%, signaling that demand remains slack in the world’s second-largest economy. “Investors continue to navigate the unpredictable ‘what …

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Wall St snaps out of its holiday-season funk
3 days, 13 hours 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 …

Chinese Stocks Tumble in Worst Start to a Year Since 2016
1 week ago

Chinese Stocks Tumble in Worst Start to a Year Since 2016

Live Mint  

-- Chinese stocks posted their worst start to a year in nearly a decade as investors braced for economic uncertainties with weaker-than-expected manufacturing data and an anticipated hike in tariffs. “The underlying momentum for China remains quite fragile, and it will take some efforts from the authorities to change the conversation on the country’s medium-term deflationary dangers.” While Chinese stocks …

Chinese stocks post first annual gain since 2020, HK ends four-year rout
1 week, 2 days ago

Chinese stocks post first annual gain since 2020, HK ends four-year rout

Live Mint  

* Policy support sets stocks on path to end multi-year routs * Banking and chip sectors led gains in 2024 * Dividend plays could continue to outperform, analysts say Hong Kong, - Chinese stocks dipped on Tuesday, the final trading day of 2024, but were on track for their first annual gain following an unprecedented three-year decline, while Hong Kong …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slips, led by tech giants
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1 week, 3 days ago

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower, with most world markets closed for Christmas

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares slipped in Tokyo and Shanghai on Wednesday, two of only a handful of world markets open on Christmas day. Gains in Big Tech stocks helped the S&P 500 to a 1.1% gain, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%. Elsewhere in the market, U.S. Steel rose 1.9% a day after an influential government panel failed to …

China, HK stocks gain as banks extend rally, Beijing plans record bond sale
2 weeks, 2 days ago

China, HK stocks gain as banks extend rally, Beijing plans record bond sale

Live Mint  

Hong Kong, - Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rallied on Tuesday, driven by banking gains, after reports of Beijing's planned $411 billion special treasury bond issuance for 2025. ** Banks extended Monday's rally, leading gains onshore, as investors continued to seek shelter in high dividend-yielding assets amid falling bond yields. ** The risk appetite has improved following Beijing's policy shift, …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally caps a dismal week

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares mostly gained in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks capped a mostly dismal week with a broad rally that still left the benchmark S&P 500 down 2% for the week. The threat of higher inflation was one of the reasons Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave last week when the central bank hinted it may deliver fewer cuts …

Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs
3 weeks, 3 days ago

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

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares retreat, tracking Wall St decline as price data disappoints
3 weeks, 6 days 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, …

Stock market today: Asian shares advance, tracking rally on Wall Street
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4 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares advance, tracking rally on Wall Street

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Shares advanced Thursday in Asia after Wall Street resumed its upward climb, as an update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. U.S. stock indexes resumed climbing on Wednesday after an update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal …

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 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 …

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: Asian shares are mixed, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving
1 month, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with US markets closed for Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after U.S. markets were closed Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index fell 0.4% to 38,191.93 after the government reported that inflation in Tokyo, considered an indicator for national trends, was 2.6% in November, up from 1.8% last month mainly due to a surge in fresh food prices. …

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Big Tech losses pull Wall Street lower
1 month, 1 week ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Big Tech losses pull Wall Street lower

Live Mint  

Bangkok, Shares were mixed on Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street retreated, weighed down by losses for technology shares. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index lost 1.3 per cent to 19,344.07 and the Shanghai Composite index fell 0.3 per cent to 3,299.87. On Wednesday, the S and P 500 fell 0.4 per cent to 5,998.74, even though more stocks …

Stock market today: World shares are mostly higher after Big Tech losses pull Wall St lower
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 Stocks Gain on China Recovery, Weaker Dollar: Markets Wrap
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Asian Stocks Gain on China Recovery, Weaker Dollar: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

Asian equities climbed, aided by signs of a stabilization in China’s economy and a retreat in the dollar. “The strength of the dollar has obviously taken away some of the returns from emerging markets local currency bonds, but we think the more attractive opportunity at this point is in the hard currency aspect of emerging markets,” Niaz said, referring to …

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 …

Most Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Most 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. Most 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 …

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 …

Asian markets extend losses as Trump fears build
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates
2 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates

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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

The Independent  

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Big Tech Stocks Propel Nikkei to Record High
2 months, 1 week ago

Big Tech Stocks Propel Nikkei to Record High

Associated Press  

Japan's Nikkei index gained over 1% after a rally in technology stocks, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite indices fell. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 index gained 1.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%. Mortgage rates have been climbing recently, but the Federal Reserve is now focused on keeping the economy humming rather than getting inflation …

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

The Independent  

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Asia's Stock Market Tight, Gold Soars to Record High as Middle East Tensions Spark Demand
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Asia's Stock Market Tight, Gold Soars to Record High as Middle East Tensions Spark Demand

Live Mint  

Asian stock markets are trading in a tight range, while gold reaches a record high as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Australian stocks gain, while Japanese equities slip and Hong Kong equity futures signal declines. US futures rise after the S&P 500's longest winning streak this year. Silver, palladium and platinum all rise, while crude remains unchanged. The reappointment …

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after strong earnings boost stocks on Wall St
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after strong earnings boost stocks on Wall St

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Why the West is worried Xi’s economic bazooka has misfired
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the West is worried Xi’s economic bazooka has misfired

The Telegraph  

China’s annual “Golden Week” is typically a time for travelling, spending time with family and tucking into festive treats like moon cakes and hairy crabs. But this year’s festivities have included a new popular pastime among China’s population: reading up on stock market strategies and opening trading accounts. “People have seen a big rally in the equity market and think …

Asian stocks mixed as markets wait for China policy briefing
2 months, 4 weeks 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

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

Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report
3 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares climb after blockbuster US jobs report

The Independent  

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China stocks surge in biggest single-day rally since 2008 on stimulus cheer
3 months, 1 week ago

China stocks surge in biggest single-day rally since 2008 on stimulus cheer

Hindustan Times  

World shares edged off record highs on Monday as strife in the Middle East fuelled economic uncertainty, just as China shares posted their biggest one-day gain in 16 years thanks to Beijing's latest raft of stimulus policies. World shares dipped from record highs amid Middle East tensions, while China's stocks surged 8.5% due to government stimulus. That all left MSCI's …

Asian markets follow Wall Street higher on upbeat news from China, US
3 months, 1 week ago

Asian markets follow Wall Street higher on upbeat news from China, US

The Independent  

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Stock market today: Asian shares extend gains after China-driven rally
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares extend gains after China-driven rally

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Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China eases rates to aid property industry
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China eases rates to aid property industry

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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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Asia shares slip, China inflation surprisingly soft
4 months 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, …

Asia Eyes Cautious Open After China Factory Data: Markets Wrap
4 months, 1 week ago

Asia Eyes Cautious Open After China Factory Data: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

Asian stocks are set for a cautious start into a historically volatile month for markets as signs mount that China’s efforts to support its ailing economy are yet to take hold. It has the makings for trouble given the economic data from the US and rest of the world now matters to how rate curves are played out and FX …

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

The Independent  

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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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Asian stocks follow Wall Street climb
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian stocks follow Wall Street climb

Hindustan Times  

Asian markets mostly mirrored positive strides on Wall Street in early trade Thursday, as easing US consumer inflation buoyed hopes that a big interest rate cut was around the corner and economic growth in Japan outpaced expectations. Asian stocks follow Wall Street climb The eagerly awaited US consumer price index data showed a 2.9 percent rise last month from a …

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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Asian stocks rally a day after worst crash since ‘Black Monday’
5 months ago

Asian stocks rally a day after worst crash since ‘Black Monday’

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