Shares find muted cheer in China data, Middle East strife lifts oil SYDNEY: Asian shares steadied on Wednesday as Chinese economic data suggested Beijing’s stimulus measures might... Published 18 Oct, 2023 10:20am
Markets China stocks close up after state fund boosts stakes in banks SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed higher on Thursday after a state fund increased its stakes in the country’s ... Published 13 Oct, 2023 05:50am
Markets China stocks dip on Middle East concerns; HK gains HONG KONG: Chinese stocks declined on Tuesday as investors rushed to sell companies with exposure to the Middle ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Markets Japanese rubber futures slip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed at a one-month low on Thursday, as market participants reacted to elevated... Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am
Markets Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures recorded their biggest dip since April on Tuesday amid sliding Asian stocks and a... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Markets Asian shares subdued after brutal central bank week SYDNEY: Asian shares were hesistant on Monday after central banks last week reinforced the message that interest... Published 25 Sep, 2023 10:39am
Markets Asia shares struggle to shake off China blues SYDNEY: Asian shares struggled on Monday ahead of China data that is likely to amplify the case for serious stimulus... Published 14 Aug, 2023 10:47am
Markets Asian shares rise as investor focus turns to US payrolls SINGAPORE: Asian shares rose on Friday, while the dollar pulled back from a one-month peak as investors took stock... Published 04 Aug, 2023 09:33am
Markets Asia shares brace for trio of rate meetings, China steps SYDNEY: Asian shares on Monday braced for an action-packed week of earnings and central bank meetings that will... Published 24 Jul, 2023 10:25am
Markets Stocks on edge as traders wait on central bankers SINGAPORE: Asian shares wobbled in cautious trade on Tuesday, while the dollar was firm ahead of a series of data... Published 02 May, 2023 10:21am
Markets Asian shares sink on banking jitters, US economic concerns SYDNEY: Asian shares extended losses on Thursday as troubles at US lender First Republic Bank continued to unnerve... Published 27 Apr, 2023 08:58am
Markets Asian FX, stocks dip as investor caution prevails Asian shares and currencies slipped on Thursday as a cautious mood set in among investors in a subdued market... Published 20 Apr, 2023 10:16am
Markets Palm rebounds on stronger rivals, but heads for weekly drop JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Friday after two days of sharp declines, helped by stronger rival... Published 16 Apr, 2023 03:36am
Markets Asia shares up as Singapore joins the pause camp SYDNEY: Asian shares firmed on Friday as Singapore became the latest country to pause its policy tightening and... Published 14 Apr, 2023 10:52am
Markets Asia shares skittish, US and Europe futures edge higher SYDNEY: Asian shares struggled on Monday while US and European stock futures edged higher on hopes authorities were... Published 27 Mar, 2023 10:30am
Markets Japanese rubber futures dip on stronger yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, as a firmer yen made the commodity less affordable for buyers... Published 05 Mar, 2023 03:36am
Markets Asian markets drop as traders contemplate higher-for-longer rates HONG KONG: Asian markets sank Wednesday following hefty losses on Wall Street as still-strong economic data fanned... Published 22 Feb, 2023 01:00pm
Markets Asia shares hesitant ahead of updates on Fed, BOJ policies SYDNEY: Asian shares were hesitant on Monday as a US holiday made for slow trading ahead of minutes of the last... Published 20 Feb, 2023 09:32am
Markets Asian Shares track Wall Street’s inflation optimism, yen recoups losses SYDNEY: Asian shares tracked a bounce on Wall Street on Tuesday, as investors remained confident that key US... Published 14 Feb, 2023 09:40am
Markets China shares rise on upbeat US-China relations HONG KONG: Shares in China and Hong Kong eked out small gains on Thursday after US President Joe Biden said... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Markets Asia shares skid, dollar firm as yields spike SYDNEY: Asian shares slid on Monday after a run of upbeat economic data from the United States and globally lessened... Published 06 Feb, 2023 09:49am
Markets Asian stocks pull back, dollar regains footing ahead of US payrolls data SYDNEY: Asian shares turned lower and the dollar regained some of its footing on Friday, as disappointing earnings... Published 03 Feb, 2023 10:35am
Markets Asian markets up on recovery hopes, yen sinks after BoJ decision HONG KONG: Asian markets rose Wednesday to maintain their strong start to the year, with Tokyo soaring and the yen... Published 18 Jan, 2023 12:14pm
Markets Asian stocks struggle after China data but outlook hopeful HONG KONG: Asian stocks mostly fell Tuesday after data showed China’s economy at its slowest pace in four decades... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 01:55pm
Markets Iron ore futures down MANILA: Iron ore futures fell on Monday, as new reports over the weekend highlighting an increase in COVID-19 deaths... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Markets China stocks wobble amid doubts around sustainability of rally SHANGHAI: China stocks on Tuesday snapped a six-session winning streak, as some investors booked profits on doubts... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Markets Asia shares dip on hawkish Fed remarks; commods rise on China reopening HONG KONG: Asian shares fell on Tuesday following hawkish comments from two US Federal Reserve officials overnight... Published 10 Jan, 2023 10:00am
World ‘Life is moving forward’: China declares new COVID phase BEIJING: China braced for a “new phase” in its battle against COVID-19 on Monday and financial markets strengthened... Published 09 Jan, 2023 11:25am
Markets Asian markets mixed after healthy start to the new year HONG KONG: Asian investors struggled Friday to maintain the week’s positive momentum as they eyed sharp losses on... Published 06 Jan, 2023 03:01pm
Markets Asia stocks hit 4-month high on reopening of Chinese economy SINGAPORE: Asian shares rose on Thursday on investor hopes for China’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, while... Published 05 Jan, 2023 12:13pm