Asian markets mixed as rally fizzles, oil hit by Suez ship news
March 29, 2021 | 15:31
Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders struggled to maintain a morning rally following a record-breaking lead from Wall Street, while oil prices dropped on news of progress in shifting a cargo ship blocking the Suez Canal.
Asian markets edge higher but inflation, virus fears cast shadow
March 25, 2021 | 10:46
Asian markets rose Thursday but optimism over the pace of economic recovery continued to be offset by worries about rising infections across Europe and the continent's vaccine struggles, with inflation concerns casting an ever-present shadow.
Asian markets mixed after week-long rally, with eyes on US vote
November 06, 2020 | 10:37
Most Asian markets were mixed Friday after the week's strong gains but traders remained upbeat as the chances of Joe Biden winning the US election increased and after the Federal Reserve indicated it could provide further economic support.
Asian markets drop again as election jitters set in
October 30, 2020 | 11:01
Asian markets suffered further losses Friday as investors were spooked by soaring virus cases in Europe and the United States that have forced fresh lockdowns, while uncertainty ahead of next week's US election was also dampening sentiment.
Asian markets rally on Trump health, stimulus hope
October 05, 2020 | 08:00
Asian markets rallied Monday following reports suggesting Donald Trump's health is improving after he tested positive for the coronavirus last week, with traders also cheered by signs that US lawmakers were edging towards agreement on a new stimulus package.
Most Asian markets up with Fed rates seen low for longer
August 28, 2020 | 11:08
Expectations US interest rates will stay ultra low for as long as needed to support the world's top economy helped lift Asian equities on Friday, though fresh virus spikes in Europe tempered gains.
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 tumble on trade tensions
June 04, 2019 | 16:49
Asian stocks largely fell Tuesday (Jun 4), reversing early gains on a bargain-hunting push by investors, as global trade tensions continued to weigh on markets.
Asian markets mostly higher as Shanghai extends rally
March 07, 2019 | 09:35
A Shanghai rally led gains across most Asian markets on Wednesday (Mar 6) as Chinese investors grow increasingly optimistic over trade talks with the US.
Asian markets turn lower as trade worries seep back
January 23, 2019 | 09:44
HONG KONG: Asian markets fell Tuesday as profit-takers stepped in following a recent run-up, while a report fuelled worries about the progress of China-US trade talks.
Asian markets rise ahead of key meetings in China and US
December 18, 2018 | 09:42
Asian markets mostly rose on Monday (Dec 17) as traders look ahead to a key meeting of the Federal Reserve, and a Chinese policy-setting conference this week.
Energy firms track plunge in oil, Asia markets temper losses
November 22, 2018 | 09:03
Energy companies suffered further losses on Wednesday (Nov 21) following a collapse in oil prices while most Asian markets fell, but with the sharp losses witnessed in the morning being tempered.
Asian market sell-off picks up pace, Shanghai tumbles
October 09, 2018 | 11:53
Asian markets fell on Monday (Oct 7), extending last week's sell-off as another strong US jobs reading further fanned expectations the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates at a quicker pace.
Asia stocks open lower on fears over US growth
July 30, 2018 | 12:36
Asian markets opened lower Monday (Jul 30), following Wall Street's downbeat finish last week on fears that US economic growth has peaked, and with investors watching the Bank of Japan's meeting.
Asian markets mostly down as data shows China growth slowing
July 17, 2018 | 10:04
Asian markets mostly fell on Monday (Jul 16) as data showed that China's economic growth slowed in the second quarter on the brink of a potential trade war with the United States.
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