Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets rise on back of robust China data
Japan's benchmark index spearheaded robust gains across the Asia-Pacific markets on Monday, bolstered by positive economic indicators and anticipation ahead of key central bank meetings.
Asia report: Most markets fall after US inflation report
Asia-Pacific markets finished in a mixed but largely negative state on Friday, largely influenced by the surprising surge in producer prices in the United States overnight.
Asia report: Stocks finished mixed as Wall Street rally ends
Asia-Pacific stock markets finished with a mixed performance Thursday, as initial enthusiasm from Wall Street's technology-driven rally faded.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as investors digest US inflation
Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Wednesday, after a surge on Wall Street overnight was spurred by US inflation data that closely aligned with expectations.
Asia report: Hong Kong leads gains on mixed day for region
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index led gains on a mixed day in the Asia-Pacific region on Tuesday, extending its winning streak for the third consecutive day.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as Japan avoids technical recession
Equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw a mixed performance on Monday, with Japan leading losses as investors weighed in on various economic indicators across the region. Stocks in Tokyo faced a downturn despite the country narrowly avoiding a technical recession.
Asia report: Stocks rise after Powell's rate cut comments
Asia-Pacific markets were in the green across the board on Friday, following remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell overnight, indicating that interest rate cuts could be on the horizon pending supportive inflation signals.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China trade data beats forecasts
Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region closed with a mixed performance on Thursday, with Japan's benchmark pulling back from recent record highs.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as Aussie economy grows modestly
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed close on Wednesday, with most bourses managing gains by the end of the day, as Hong Kong led the risers.
China sets 2024 GDP growth target at 5pc
China revealed its growth target for 2024 overnight on Tuesday, aiming for a GDP rise of “around 5%”, as per the Government Work Report released during the annual National People’s Congress.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as China lays out 2024 growth plans
Asia-Pacific equity markets closed in a mixed state on Tuesday, with a varied performance across the region.
Asia report: Nikkei closes above 40k on mixed day for region
Equities across the Asia-Pacific region showed a mixed performance on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading the gains by closing above the psychologically-significant 40,000 mark, setting a new record high.
Asia report: Stocks higher across region as Nikkei nears 40k
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region were in the green on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading gains as it neared the psychologically-significant 40,000 level.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of key US inflation data
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed trading session on Thursday, with investors looking ahead to US inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.
Asia report: Most markets fall as RBNZ keeps rates on hold
Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw a mixed performance on Wednesday, as New Zealand’s central bank held interest rates.
Shein considers switching IPO from New York to London
Fast fashion retailer Shein was said to be looking at switching its proposed $90. 0bn initial public offering from New York to London as a result of regulatory hurdles to the listing in the US.
Asia report: Most markets give up gains, Japan inflation slows
Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday with Hong Kong’s stocks leading the declines, while Japan's Nikkei surrendered most of its earlier gains by the end of trading.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Nikkei pushes higher
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region finished with a mixed pattern on Monday, as Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged to a fresh high after traders returned from a long weekend. Conversely, markets in mainland China snapped their nine-day winning streak.
Asia report: Most markets rise as China property prices slip
Asia-Pacific markets saw mixed performances on Friday, as Chinese stocks saw their ninth consecutive session of gains amid fresh property prices data.
Asia report: Nikkei reaches record high amid strong regional gains
Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region surged on Thursday, buoyed by Japan's Nikkei hitting a record high, despite concerning business activity data from the country.