Australian shares dip on coronavirus fears, despite fresh Wall St records
4 years, 11 months ago

Australian shares dip on coronavirus fears, despite fresh Wall St records

ABC  

China's plans to cut tariffs on some US imports have failed to boost the local share market, despite fresh record highs on Wall Street overnight. Market snapshot at 12:30pm : ASX SPI futures — 0.5pc at 6,947, ASX 200 +1.1 pc at 7,049 AUD: 67.1 US cents, 51.9 British pence, 61.1 Euro cents, 73.8 Japanese yen, $NZ1.041 US: Dow Jones +0.3pc at 29,380, S&P 500 +0.3pc at 3,346, Nasdaq +0.7pc at 9,572 Europe: FTSE 100 +0.3pc at 7,505, DAX +0.7pc at 13,575, CAC +0.9pc at 6,038, Euro Stoxx 50 +0.4pc at 3,487. Commodities: Brent crude +0.7pc at $US55.31/barrel, spot gold +0.1pc at $US1,568.10/ounce, iron ore +1.4pc at $US79.61/tonne The benchmark ASX 200 index was down 0.4 per cent at 7,019 by 12:45pm. Overnight, US stocks rallied to record highs after China said it would halve tariffs on about $US75 billion worth of US imports. Chinese tariffs imposed on some US imports in September last year will be reduced, with some retaliatory duties dropping from 10 per cent to 5 per cent and 5 per cent to 2.5 per cent.

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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 …

Miners, healthcare stocks lift Australian shares to record high; New Zealand at 3-year peak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Miners, healthcare stocks lift Australian shares to record high; New Zealand at 3-year peak

Live Mint  

Nov 25 - Australian shares touched an all-time high on Monday, boosted by healthcare and commodity stocks, while New Zealand's benchmark index hit a near three-year high on hopes of an interest-rate cut later this week. Brent crude futures rose 0.21% to $75.33 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 0.21% to $71.39 per barrel. Among individual stocks, …

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher, though China benchmarks falter
8 months ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher, though China benchmarks falter

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Asian markets forged higher Tuesday …

Interest rate cuts 'some way off', warns Bank official
10 months, 1 week ago

Interest rate cuts 'some way off', warns Bank official

The Telegraph  

Thanks for joining me. 5 things to start your day 1) Chinese EVs pose a threat to US national security, Biden warns | President’s comments come as the West braces for Beijing’s electric car shock 2) Public sector must temper pay demands or put frontline services at risk, says Treasury | Large wage increases remain unaffordable and are eating into …

Markets climb in early trade on firm global trends; Rupee rises against dollar
1 year, 5 months ago

Markets climb in early trade on firm global trends; Rupee rises against dollar

India TV News  

Stock markets: Equity benchmark indices rallied in early trade on Tuesday tracking a positive trend in the global markets and unabated foreign fund inflows. "Overnight rally in the US markets and early gains in Asian gauges could fuel optimism in local shares, as investors are likely to follow suit and maintain the buying momentum. Rupee rises 21 paise against dollar …

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St hits 15-month high ahead of holiday
1 year, 6 months ago

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St hits 15-month high ahead of holiday

The Independent  

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FTX crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty, ASX rebounds
2 years ago

FTX crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty, ASX rebounds

ABC  

The Australian share market has ended its day with strong gains, and managed to claw back all of yesterday's steep losses. The ASX 200 index jumped 1.6% to close at 7,059 points, with almost every sector posting gains. The US dollar was on the back foot after a steep spike overnight, with investors keenly awaiting minutes from the Federal Reserve's …

Wall Street a mixed bag ahead of rate hike decision, as ASX ends up
2 years, 5 months ago

Wall Street a mixed bag ahead of rate hike decision, as ASX ends up

ABC  

Australian shares have risen on Tuesday, despite Wall Street wavering ahead of another likely rate hike later this week. Over the past five days, the ASX 200 has gained 2.4 per cent, but is down almost 9 per cent for the last year to date. ASX up as Wall Street jitters continue In the US, the S&P 500 gained a …

Oil prices sink on 'fear of recession', ASX struggles as Australian dollar hits two-year low
2 years, 6 months ago

Oil prices sink on 'fear of recession', ASX struggles as Australian dollar hits two-year low

ABC  

Renewed worries about a global recession have led to sharp falls in the Australian dollar, commodity prices, and global markets. Key points: The ASX 200 has fallen by 11pc since the year began US crude oil dropped below $US100 a barrel The euro sank to its lowest level in almost 20 years Oil prices were hit hardest, plunging by around …

ASX down nearly 4 per cent after Wall Street sell-off on inflation fears, S&P 500 falls into bear market
2 years, 6 months ago

ASX down nearly 4 per cent after Wall Street sell-off on inflation fears, S&P 500 falls into bear market

ABC  

The Australian share market has plunged on Tuesday, wiping tens of billions of dollars off the value of shares after global markets sank on worries that aggressive interest rate hikes by the US central bank could push North America into recession. Key points: Overnight the S&P 500 index lost 3.9 per cent, to 3,750, the Dow Jones index lost 2.8 …

GMO's Jeremy Grantham warns 'super bubble' is bursting as Wall St, ASX fall again
2 years, 11 months ago

GMO's Jeremy Grantham warns 'super bubble' is bursting as Wall St, ASX fall again

ABC  

A prominent investor says US share markets, along with most other assets, are in a "super bubble" that in the process of bursting into a crash. BHP investors back de-listing from London The Australian share market falls 2.3 per cent It has been a rocky start to the year for the US share market, and Jeremy Grantham said the collapse …

Asian markets lower on virus worries after Wall Street slips
3 years, 5 months ago

Asian markets lower on virus worries after Wall Street slips

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Tuesday as jitters about the fast spread of the coronavirus’s delta variant dented enthusiasm about strong corporate profits. Investors looked ahead to U.S. jobs data due out this week for signs of the health of the world’s biggest economy. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index closed lower, weighed down by …

Sensex up 300 points as Asian markets surge, Wall Street and FTSE decline
3 years, 5 months ago

Sensex up 300 points as Asian markets surge, Wall Street and FTSE decline

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Amazon slid nearly 7.6 per cent after reporting its …

FTSE 100 hit by Covid fears as £44bn wiped off in global selloff, Asian stocks trade lower while Sensex loses 400 points
3 years, 5 months ago

FTSE 100 hit by Covid fears as £44bn wiped off in global selloff, Asian stocks trade lower while Sensex loses 400 points

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The blue-chip index fell over a massive 164 points, …

FTSE 100 reaches pre pandemic levels, Asian markets trade mixed as Sensex hits record high
3 years, 6 months ago

FTSE 100 reaches pre pandemic levels, Asian markets trade mixed as Sensex hits record high

The Independent  

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ASX gains as GDP rebounds, despite tech-led Wall St sell-off
3 years, 10 months ago

ASX gains as GDP rebounds, despite tech-led Wall St sell-off

ABC  

The Australian share market ended Wednesday on an upbeat note as GDP figures show that Australia's economy is recovering from the shock hit of COVID-19. Key points: ASX 200 gained 0.8 per cent on Wednesday Promising GDP figures follow other economic indicators showing gains this week The Nasdaq fell 1.7pc, the S&P 500 0.8pc and the Dow Jones 0.5pc The …

Australian shares erase gains after the Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian shares erase gains after the Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold

ABC  

The Australian share market has reversed course and ended lower as the Reserve Bank offered no new stimulus for the improving Australian economy, despite turmoil in the bond markets that has pushed up interest rates. Key points: Australian market falls after RBA keeps rates on hold at 0.1pc ASX 200 down 0.4pc to 6,762, All Ordinaries down 0.5pc to 7,010 …

Wall Street update: US stocks slip on COVID-19 concerns
4 years, 1 month ago

Wall Street update: US stocks slip on COVID-19 concerns

Live Mint  

Futures tracking the S&P 500 and Dow fell on Thursday as US coronavirus infections surged and investors weighed the timeline of the roll-out of an effective vaccine, while some heavyweight technology stocks headed higher for the second straight day. Wall Street's three main indexes have climbed between 8% and 11% in less than two weeks on prospects of measured industry …

Global Markets: Shares Cling to Tight Ranges as Attention Shifts to US Election, Stimulus
4 years, 3 months ago

Global Markets: Shares Cling to Tight Ranges as Attention Shifts to US Election, Stimulus

News 18  

Asian shares and most currencies held tight ranges on Monday, as investors awaited developments on US fiscal stimulus and coronavirus vaccines amid a resurgence of infections in Europe. “The development of the pandemic remains the overriding factor driving the economy, discussions on the fiscal policy, and ultra loose policy by the Fed.” On Friday, US stocks declined with the Dow …

Global shares dip as investors await Fed chair's much-anticipated address
4 years, 4 months ago

Global shares dip as investors await Fed chair's much-anticipated address

India Today  

Global shares were mostly lower Wednesday as investors looked ahead to a much anticipated speech by the chairman of the US Federal Reserve. France's CAC 40 inched down less than 0.1 per cent in early trading to 5,006.48, while Germany's DAX added 0.2 per cent to 13,084.49. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 finished at 23,290.86, down less than 0.1 per cent. …

US stocks rally amid Covid-19 treatment hopes; Apple set to cross $500 per share
4 years, 4 months ago

US stocks rally amid Covid-19 treatment hopes; Apple set to cross $500 per share

Live Mint  

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq scaled new heights on Monday, boosted by technology mega-caps and U.S. approval for the emergency use of blood plasma in treating COVID-19 patients. Apple Inc gained 2.7% to cross $500 per share for the first time, providing the biggest boost to the three main stock indexes. Facebook Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Microsoft Corp and Google-parent …

Asia's stock rally pause ahead of US jobs data, euro at one-and-a-half month top
4 years, 7 months ago

Asia's stock rally pause ahead of US jobs data, euro at one-and-a-half month top

Deccan Chronicle  

SYDNEY: Asian stocks were poised for their biggest weekly rise in over eight years while the euro hovered near a 1-1/2 month high as Europe’s central bank surprised with more stimulus, fuelling hopes for a global rebound. The equities rally prompted investors to take winnings ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls data, which is expected to show further deterioration in the …

Australian share market rises, dollar comes off five-month high
4 years, 7 months ago

Australian share market rises, dollar comes off five-month high

ABC  

The Australian share market rose this session but ended off its early highs, after a strong session on Wall Street. Key points: The major US share indices gained between 0.8 and 2.05pc last night The Nasdaq is now just 1.4pc from its record high set in February, the S&P 500 still 7.8pc off The Australian dollar has eased back from …

Asia shares rise on hopes of rapid economic recovery
4 years, 7 months ago

Asia shares rise on hopes of rapid economic recovery

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Asian shares were poised to open higher on Thursday after global equities and crude prices rallied overnight on hopes of a rapid economic recovery and government support. Global equities have received a boost this week as governments around the world gradually loosened their coronavirus lockdown restrictions, raising investor hopes the economic impact of the pandemic would be short-lived. MSCI’s …

Markets open weak: Sensex slumps over 400 points, Nifty drops below 9,200-mark; bank stocks slide
4 years, 7 months ago

Markets open weak: Sensex slumps over 400 points, Nifty drops below 9,200-mark; bank stocks slide

Firstpost  

Sensex dropped over 400 points in opening session on Tuesday dragged by losses in index-heavyweights HDFC twins, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank amid weak cues from global markets. The central Chinese city of Wuhan reported five new cases on Monday, casting doubts over efforts to lower coronavirus-related curbs as businesses restart and individuals went back to work. Asian stocks stumble …

Stocks rise on hope that worst of economic plunge has passed
4 years, 8 months ago

Stocks rise on hope that worst of economic plunge has passed

India Today  

Asian shares surged Friday on optimism the worst of the economic fallout from the pandemic may be over, as Wall Street logged its biggest rally in a week. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.6 per cent to 20,179.09 in afternoon trading, helped partly by local media reports about fresh government aid to ride out the pandemic. Hong Kong's Hang Seng …

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex jumps 232 points, Nifty above 9,250; Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance among top gainers
4 years, 8 months ago

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex jumps 232 points, Nifty above 9,250; Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance among top gainers

Firstpost  

Stock market Latest Updates: Markets recover, Sensex up 100 points, Nifty off lows; Adani Ports, ONGC up New York: Global stocks and crude prices were set to extend gains in Asia on Wednesday on confidence that government steps to restart economies will bring back growth and demand for oil. Futures on major US and Hong Kong stock indexes were up …

US economy suffers worst slump since GFC due to coronavirus, but share markets rally on Fed
4 years, 8 months ago

US economy suffers worst slump since GFC due to coronavirus, but share markets rally on Fed

ABC  

Australian stocks have closed higher, after the US central bank pledged to act "aggressively", as the US economy suffered its worst quarterly slump since the global financial crisis. Key points: The ASX 200 rose 2.4 per cent, led by a surge in the energy sector The ASX 200 rose 2.4 per cent, led by a surge in the energy sector …

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex jumps 416 points, Nifty above 9,200-mark; rupee rises 21 paise to 76.24
4 years, 8 months ago

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex jumps 416 points, Nifty above 9,200-mark; rupee rises 21 paise to 76.24

Firstpost  

8:50 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Hopes over on outcome of Bank of Japan meeting Deepak Jasani, Head Of Research, HDFC Securities said, “Indian markets could open in the positive today following positive Asian markets today and higher US markets on Friday. Technically, with the Nifty correcting on Friday, traders will need to watch if the Nifty index can now hold …

Sensex Plunges Over 900 Points After US Crude Oil Prices Crash To A Historic Low
4 years, 8 months ago

Sensex Plunges Over 900 Points After US Crude Oil Prices Crash To A Historic Low

ABP News  

New Delhi, April 21: Indian equity markets took a severe beating on Tuesday as the benchmark Sensex opened 916.33 points, or 2.90 per cent, lower at 30,731.67, while the Nifty 50 index dropped 263.40 points to 8,998.45 in opening deals after the US oil prices plummeted to an all time historic low on the back of tepid demand amid COVID-19 …

Asian shares gain on hopes of coronavirus pandemic nearing peak, govts to roll out more stimulus measures
4 years, 9 months ago

Asian shares gain on hopes of coronavirus pandemic nearing peak, govts to roll out more stimulus measures

Firstpost  

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.6 percent, following a strong Wall Street close Tokyo/Washington: Asian shares rose on Thursday on hopes the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing a peak and that governments would roll out more stimulus measures, while expectations of an oil production cut agreement bolstered crude prices. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside …

Markets open on positive note: Sensex soars 800 points, Nifty touches 8,400-level; indices track Asian peers as China PMI data lifts sentiment
4 years, 9 months ago

Markets open on positive note: Sensex soars 800 points, Nifty touches 8,400-level; indices track Asian peers as China PMI data lifts sentiment

Firstpost  

According to traders, despite concerns over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country and the economic fallout of the nationwide lockdown, investors in the markets are value-buying during each dip. Shares edged up on Tuesday, tracking broader Asian peers, as unexpected upbeat factory data from China provided hope of a rebound in activity despite a spike in coronavirus …

Sensex jumps 1,628 points, Nifty below 8,800
4 years, 9 months ago

Sensex jumps 1,628 points, Nifty below 8,800

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Equity benchmark indices broke four days of losing streak and ended 5.7 per cent higher on Friday on global cues as policymakers swung into action to minimise the human and economic impact of coronavirus pandemic. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 1,628 points or 5.75 per cent higher at 29,916 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 482 points or …

Coronavirus : Australian stocks could drop 50% from peak in worst case, says report
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus : Australian stocks could drop 50% from peak in worst case, says report

Live Mint  

Distress over the coronavirus and an oil price war might see Australia’s benchmark stock index plunge 50% from its record by the end of 2020, according to IG Markets. Australian shares crashed into a bear market Wednesday, just 14 trading days after hitting a record, as a slump in crude following the demand shock from coronavirus was compounded by an …

Dow Jones plunges 10pc, Australian dollar hits 17-year low amid economic fallout from coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Dow Jones plunges 10pc, Australian dollar hits 17-year low amid economic fallout from coronavirus

ABC  

Global markets have tumbled again as panicked investors continue to struggle with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and US President Donald Trump's ban on European travellers. Key points: Wall Street suffered its worst day in 30 years, while Europe has its worst session ever The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq have fallen into bear market territory It …

Australian share market dips again as Donald Trump remains coy about coronavirus stimulus package
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian share market dips again as Donald Trump remains coy about coronavirus stimulus package

ABC  

The Australian share market has lost almost 4 per cent of its value as doubts set in over whether the US Congress would approve Donald Trump's proposed stimulus plan. Key points: Australian markets were buoyed by promises from Donald Trump, but quickly slid again when he failed to provide details of a proposed stimulus Wall Street rose nearly 5 per …

Sensex tanks over 650 points, Nifty below 11,200-mark after 28 new coronavirus cases test positive
4 years, 10 months ago

Sensex tanks over 650 points, Nifty below 11,200-mark after 28 new coronavirus cases test positive

Firstpost  

Earlier, the markets had opened on a choppy note tracking persistent foreign fund outflow and tepid cues from global markets. Extending the morning losses, equity indices crashed nearly 2 percent by afternoon after 28 new suspected coronavirus cases were tested positive in the country on Wednesday. Earlier, the markets had opened on a choppy note tracking persistent foreign fund outflow …

Sensex falls 1,300 points from highs as 2 cases of coronavirus reported in India
4 years, 10 months ago

Sensex falls 1,300 points from highs as 2 cases of coronavirus reported in India

Live Mint  

Reversing early gains, Indian stock market index fell sharply today after two fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the country. Global markets rebounded today on hopes that global central banks will take actions to stabilize financial markets hit by worries of the impact of coronavirus on global economy. Global central bankers from Japan to the UK pledged action aimed at …

World stocks set for worst week since 2008 as coronavirus fears grip markets
4 years, 10 months ago

World stocks set for worst week since 2008 as coronavirus fears grip markets

India Today  

Global share markets were headed for the worst week since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis as investors ditched risky assets on fears the coronavirus would become a pandemic and derail economic growth. Wall Street shares led the rout as the S&P 500 SPX fell 4.42 per cent, its largest percentage drop since August 2011. It has lost 12 …

Carnage on D-Street: Sensex crashes 1,448 points, Nifty plummets to 11,200
4 years, 10 months ago

Carnage on D-Street: Sensex crashes 1,448 points, Nifty plummets to 11,200

India Today  

Continuing its downward spiral for the sixth straight session, equity benchmark Sensex plummeted 1,448 points on Friday following a manic global selloff as market participants fretted over the impact of the rapidly-spreading coronavirus. After nosediving over 1,525 points during the day, the 30-share BSE barometer ended 1,448.37 points, or 3.64 per cent, lower at 38,297.29. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty …

ASX carried away in global coronavirus share rout after Dow plunges 1,100 points
4 years, 10 months ago

ASX carried away in global coronavirus share rout after Dow plunges 1,100 points

ABC  

Australia's share market has joined Wall Street in a correction, falling more than 10 per cent since their recent record highs, while the Australian dollar plumbed a fresh 11-year low. Key points: The benchmark Australian ASX 200 share index closed down 3.25 per cent ASX has had a 10 per cent "correction" in the space of just a week — …

Australian share market goes into freefall over coronavirus fears
4 years, 10 months ago

Australian share market goes into freefall over coronavirus fears

Daily Mail  

Australia's share market has plunged by 10 per cent since hitting a record high last week as coronavirus fears caused stocks to lose another 3.5 per cent in early trade. CMC Markets chief market strategist Michael McCarthy said investors were particularly worried about coronavirus turning into a global pandemic. Australia's share market has plunged by 10 per cent since hitting …

Dow Jones loses more than 1,000 points as Wall St, European stocks plunge on coronavirus fears
4 years, 10 months ago

Dow Jones loses more than 1,000 points as Wall St, European stocks plunge on coronavirus fears

ABC  

Global stocks have plunged overnight, as the growing number of coronavirus cases outside China slams share markets into reverse, and ASX eyes a second session of heavy losses. Market snapshot at 8:40am : ASX SPI futures -2.4pc at 6,762, ASX 200 -2.3pc at 6,978 AUD: 66 US cents, 51.06 British pence, 60.83 Euro cents, 73.07 Japanese yen, $NZ1.041 US: Dow …

ASX bounces back from early slump after Dow Jones posts worst fall in two years
4 years, 10 months ago

ASX bounces back from early slump after Dow Jones posts worst fall in two years

ABC  

The Australian share market has clawed back some lost ground after an early plunge saw more than $100 billion wiped off the value of local stocks in just two days. ASX at the close: ASX 200 index closed down 1.6pc at 6,867, after initially dropping about 2.5pc Some companies that were hard hit in early trade rallied to finish the …

Sensex tanks over 450 points, Nifty below 12,000-mark; coronavirus spread beyond China renews concerns over global growth
4 years, 10 months ago

Sensex tanks over 450 points, Nifty below 12,000-mark; coronavirus spread beyond China renews concerns over global growth

Firstpost  

Equity benchmark indices witnessed heavy selling across the board in the early trade on Monday, in line with global peers, following a jump in the number of coronavirus cases outside China and concerns grew that global economic growth could take a hit. #CNBCTV18Market | Indices open sharply lower as global equities continue to slide amid #coronavirus fears but Bharti Infratel …

Australian share market tumbles in broad sell-off as investors fear coronavirus spread
4 years, 10 months ago

Australian share market tumbles in broad sell-off as investors fear coronavirus spread

ABC  

The Australian share market has tumbled, with investors rattled by concerns about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, and the selling could continue, with US futures sharply lower. ASX at Monday's close : The ASX 200 index lost 2.25 per cent, falling back below 7,000 points The energy sector hit its lowest level since October as crude oil prices fell …

Nifty, Sensex tick higher as coronavirus fears subside
4 years, 10 months ago

Nifty, Sensex tick higher as coronavirus fears subside

India Today  

Indian shares rose on Wednesday, tracking gains in Asian markets, on hopes that the worst of the coronavirus in China may have passed. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan.MIAPJ0000PUS was up 0.31% as China’s senior medical adviser on Tuesday forecast the epidemic would peak this month, bringing cheer to global investors. Markets know that the epidemic risk will …

Market Ahead, February 11: All you need to know before the Opening Bell
4 years, 10 months ago

Market Ahead, February 11: All you need to know before the Opening Bell

Business Standard  

The Indian equity market is likely to remain volatile today as investors await the results of the Delhi assembly polls while continuing to weigh the impact of coronavirus on the global economy. Asian share markets looked set for another cautious session on Tuesday as investors tried to judge how quickly China’s factories could return to work. MSCI's broadest index of …

Sensex snaps 2-day slide as global markets regain footing despite coronavirus overhang
4 years, 10 months ago

Sensex snaps 2-day slide as global markets regain footing despite coronavirus overhang

India Today  

Markets snapped their two-session slide to close with smart gains on Tuesday, mirroring optimism in the global markets as investors wagered on limited economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Led by gains in index heavyweights RIL, ICICI Bank and HDFC, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 236.52 points, or 0.58 per cent, higher at 41,216.14. Global markets rose as China re-opened …

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