Global stocks' virus vaccine boost fades
November 18, 2020 | 10:48
European and US stock markets were mixed Tuesday as a rally based on reinvigorated hopes for a coronavirus vaccine ran its course.
Asian markets up in post-Christmas trade
December 27, 2019 | 09:07
Asian equities rose on Thursday (Dec 26) in subdued trading, holding the gains recently spurred by the US-China trade thaw.
Asian markets down on trade uncertainty, unrest hits Hong Kong
November 12, 2019 | 10:13
Asian markets turned lower on Monday (Nov 11) as another record close on Wall Street was overshadowed by uncertainty on the China-US trade talks, while Hong Kong was also hit by fresh protests in which at least one person was shot.
Asian markets rise on China-US trade hopes, pound edges down
October 23, 2019 | 09:12
Asian markets rose on Tuesday (Oct 22) on growing optimism that China and the US will sign a partial trade deal next month, while the pound dipped slightly as dealers await another key Brexit vote in Westminster.
Asian markets mixed ahead of key Fed meeting
September 19, 2019 | 09:33
Asian equities were mixed on Wednesday (Sep 18), with attention turning to the Federal Reserve's key policy decision later in the day, while investors remain on alert for developments in the Middle East after the attack on Saudi oil facilities rocked markets.
Asian markets rally on growing trade hopes and ECB easing
September 14, 2019 | 09:29
Equities rose in Asian trade on Friday (Sep 13) after the European Central Bank unveiled a fresh round of economic stimulus and another interest rate cut while a report said the US was considering a short-term trade agreement with China.
Asian markets stutter after rally, Hong Kong brushes off protests
July 03, 2019 | 10:33
Asian investors took a breather on Tuesday (Jul 2) as the previous day's gains fuelled by the resumption of China-US trade talks were offset by worries about the global economic outlook following the release of disappointing factory data.
Asian markets mostly rise as Fed meeting looms
June 19, 2019 | 09:21
Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday (Jun 18) but gains were limited, with investors treading uneasily as they await the conclusion of a crucial Federal Reserve meeting this week.
Asian markets retreat as protests batter Hong Kong
June 13, 2019 | 09:16
Asian markets fell on Wednesday (Jul 12) after two days of healthy gains, with Hong Kong the worst performer - sinking two per cent as a huge anti-government protest paralysed key roads in the city before turning violent.
Asian markets enjoy fresh rally with focus on Trump-Xi meeting
June 11, 2019 | 16:37
Markets extended the previous day's gains in Asia on Tuesday (Jun 11), with investors turning their attention back to the China-US trade row and a planned meeting between the countries' leaders later this month.
Asia markets fall after Trump announces Mexico tariffs
June 01, 2019 | 09:52
Asian stocks edged down on Friday (May 31) as US President Donald Trump's sudden announcement of tariffs on all Mexican imports saw Tokyo shares drop, rattling investors.
Asia stocks sink after losses on Wall Street
May 30, 2019 | 08:55
Asian stocks sank on Wednesday (May 29), tracking losses on Wall Street as investors grew anxious about a possible economic slowdown and the absence of any progress in resolving the US-China trade war.
Asian markets mixed after US rally, Brexit back to haunt pound
May 18, 2019 | 10:08
Asian markets were mixed on Friday (May 17) as another rally on Wall Street and data indicating a strong US economy were offset by the increasingly tense trade and technology stand-off between China and the United States.
Asian markets bounce back from Trump plunge
May 08, 2019 | 10:11
Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday (May 7), paring some of the previous day's painful losses as investors welcomed news China's top trade negotiator will lead a delegation to Washington this week despite Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs.
Asia markets extend winning run on fresh China-US trade hopes
April 04, 2019 | 10:09
Asian markets enjoyed another rally on Wednesday (Apr 3) as a report said China and the US were closing in on a deal to end their long-running trade row.
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