Asian, European markets drop as inflation spectre hangs Mumbai, Singapore, Manila and Wellington rose. London, Paris and Frankfurt fell at the open. Published 23 Mar, 2021 06:15pm
Markets Asian markets swing as inflation fear tempers recovery hope Hong Kong, Seoul, Mumbai, Singapore, Manila, Jakarta and Wellington also fell, while Shanghai, Sydney, Bangkok and Taipei rose. Published 22 Mar, 2021 05:52pm
Markets Asia traders move cautiously as they focus on Fed US benchmark 10-year Treasury yields -- a guide to future interest rates -- have risen to a one-year high in recent weeks. Published 17 Mar, 2021 06:02pm
Markets Stocks track US rally as recovery hopes trump inflation fear The dollar was mixed against its main rivals and oil prices slid on profit-taking after recent strong gains. Published 16 Mar, 2021 05:00pm
Markets Stock markets track Wall St record as inflation fears ease London, Paris and Frankfurt all rose at the open. Published 11 Mar, 2021 05:18pm
Markets Traders struggle to extend stocks rally as inflation fears linger European markets also rose, with Frankfurt tapping a new record high. Published 10 Mar, 2021 05:35pm
Markets Asia markets edge up as rate hike fears temper recovery hope After Monday's losses, most Asia markets battled to eke out gains. Published 09 Mar, 2021 05:53pm
Markets Oil prices surge, stocks mixed as inflation worries mount After Asian indices closed mostly lower, with sharp losses in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Europe pushed higher approaching the mid-way point. Published 08 Mar, 2021 04:58pm
Markets European, Asian stocks slide as inflation fears take hold Wall Street opened mixed, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq falling further after tumbling 2.7 percent on Wednesday. Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:35pm
Markets Asia markets see steep losses as inflation fears take hold again Sydney, Manila, Bangkok and Mumbai were also in the red, while London, Paris and Frankfurt all started on the back foot. Published 04 Mar, 2021 05:30pm
Markets Asian markets roiled by global bond whiplash However, analysts at ANZ were more bullish on the outlook. Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:49am
Markets Asia markets track Wall St record after Powell's soothing words While agreeing that prices would rise as the economy returns to normal, he said that did not mean inflation would run away. Published 25 Feb, 2021 04:57pm
Markets Asian markets sink as rate fears trump Powell reassurances London and Frankfurt fell at the open while Paris was barely moved. Published 24 Feb, 2021 05:55pm
Markets Rise in trading volumes boosts earnings outlook for Asian stock exchanges 19 major stock exchanges in Asia had a cumulative turnover of $5.5 trillion in January, the highest in six months. They have raised earnings estimates for exchange operators Bursa Malaysia Bhd and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd by 10.4% and 6.5% respectively. Updated 18 Feb, 2021 07:07pm
Markets Asian markets slip as inflation fears trump recovery hopes London, Paris and Frankfurt were steady at the open. Published 18 Feb, 2021 05:42pm
Markets Asian markets extend rally on recovery bets, eyes on stimulus The optimism has pushed oil prices to highs not seen since last January. Published 15 Feb, 2021 05:28pm
Markets Tokyo's Nikkei closes above 30,000, first time since 1990 The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.91 percent, or 564.08 points, to 30,084.15, the highest close since 1990. Published 15 Feb, 2021 04:53pm
Markets Asian markets mixed after rally, but optimism remains London and Frankfurt slipped at the open but Paris rose. Published 09 Feb, 2021 06:10pm
Markets Asian market rally stalls but vaccine, stimulus hopes lend support Asian market rally stalls but vaccine, stimulus hopes lend support. Published 04 Feb, 2021 06:05pm
Markets Markets welcome Biden presidency with healthy gains Mumbai's Sensex also climbed, topping 50,000 for the first time, while London, Paris and Frankfurt all opened with gains. Published 21 Jan, 2021 02:32pm
Markets Investors eye recovery as most markets rise, Yellen in focus US futures were in positive territory, while London, Paris and Frankfurt all opened higher. Published 19 Jan, 2021 05:58pm
Markets China stocks fall as consumer, liquor firms retreat In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index was unchanged at 28,496.98, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index lost 0.1% to 11,287.27. Published 15 Jan, 2021 09:50am
Markets Hong Kong stocks flat at lunch The Hang Seng Index inched up 0.12 points, to 28,496.98. Published 15 Jan, 2021 09:25am
Markets Most markets rise with Biden stimulus proposals in focus "Investors are willing to look past the political big uglies (in Washington) to sunny days ahead," said Axi strategist Stephen Innes. Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:56pm
Markets Markets mainly rise with Biden stimulus in focus Bitcoin gained for a third day, increasing by 2.2 percent to $38,090 on keen demand, but remained under the record $41,981 set on Friday. Published 14 Jan, 2021 05:26pm
Markets China shares settle lower on profit-taking; healthcare, consumer stocks down Around the region, MSCI's Asia ex-Japan stock index was firmer by 0.25%, while Japan's Nikkei index closed up 1.04%. Published 14 Jan, 2021 11:33am
Markets Asia markets mostly up on stimulus hope, but traders still on edge London opened barely moved, while Paris and Frankfurt were slightly lower. Published 13 Jan, 2021 06:01pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks head into lunch with gains The Hang Seng Index added 0.46 percent, or 129.29 points, to 28,037.51. Published 12 Jan, 2021 10:14am
Markets Hopes for recovery help markets start new year with a pop Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Mumbai, Manila and Jakarta also began the year on a positive note. Published 04 Jan, 2021 06:07pm
Markets Hong Kong stocks rally in morning session The Hang Seng Index climbed 0.75 percent, or 203.48 points, to 27,434.61. Published 04 Jan, 2021 11:28am
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