Asian markets mostly down but China data offers some light HONG KONG: Most Asian markets fell again Thursday as traders fear that hefty rate hikes to rein in soaring inflation... Published 30 Jun, 2022 09:22am
Markets Equity market losses driven by recession, inflation fears HONG KONG: Fears of a recession caused by sharp interest rate hikes aimed at fighting soaring inflation sent Asian... Updated 29 Jun, 2022 01:32pm
Markets Egypt index outperforms regional peers; Saudi, Abu Dhabi slip DUBAI: Egypt’s blue-chip index outperformed regional peers to close higher on Wednesday, while Saudi stocks ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Markets Asian markets mixed as traders weigh Li remarks, Fed minutes HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Thursday as minutes indicating a less hawkish Fed were offset by China’s premier... Published 26 May, 2022 10:51am
Markets Stock markets mixed as traders weigh dark outlook HONG KONG: Markets were mixed Wednesday, with little sign of any relief from recent dour performances as investors... Updated 25 May, 2022 01:02pm
Markets Asian markets fall on China growth concerns HONG KONG: Asian stocks retreated Tuesday on concerns over the impact of China’s Covid-19 restrictions on the... Published 25 May, 2022 04:40am
Markets Asian markets rise as Biden ‘considers’ lifting China tariffs HONG KONG: Asian stocks rose Monday after US President Joe Biden said he was considering lifting some Trump-era ... Published 24 May, 2022 05:35am
Markets Asian markets mixed as inflation fears weigh HONG KONG: Asian stocks were mixed Monday as inflation fears and concerns about low economic growth weighed on... Published 23 May, 2022 11:02am
Markets Asian markets mixed after US retail data boosts Wall Street HONG KONG: Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday following a strong start in some markets, which took the lead from Wall... Published 18 May, 2022 09:39am
Markets Asian stocks up after Wall Street dip on China’s Covid-bruised data HONG KONG: Asian stocks rose Tuesday despite a lukewarm lead from Wall Street after weak Chinese economic data... Published 17 May, 2022 09:58am
Markets Asian stocks open mixed as investors fret over oil prices HONG KONG: Asian stocks opened mixed on Wednesday, following a volatile day on Wall Street that had investors... Published 11 May, 2022 11:02am
Markets Most Asian markets track Wall St rally but tech struggles HONG KONG: Equity markets in Asia mostly rose Friday following a positive lead from Wall Street but optimism remains... Published 29 Apr, 2022 09:34am
Markets Asian, European markets enjoy respite from heavy selling pressure HONG KONG: Markets enjoyed some much-needed gains Thursday having so far suffered a troubled week, with sentiment... Updated 28 Apr, 2022 12:52pm
Markets Asian stocks stumble, dollar at pandemic high on global growth fears Most Asian stock indices fell on Wednesday, as growing fears over the global economy drove investors to dump riskier... Published 27 Apr, 2022 10:58am
Markets Asian markets tumble after Federal Reserve chief’s comments NEW YORK: Asian markets fell sharply at the open on Friday, trailing losses on Wall Street after the US Federal... Published 22 Apr, 2022 09:39am
Markets Asian stocks, FX cautious as investors await IMF debate for growth clues BANGKOK: Indonesian and Thailand equities led the way as emerging Asian stocks made tepid gains on Thursday,... Published 22 Apr, 2022 05:36am
Markets Most Asian indexes gain ground on U.S. yield drop, but Chinese stocks fall HONG KONG: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday, hurt by worries about the Chinese economy, but an... Published 21 Apr, 2022 10:11am
Markets Stocks wobble as China lockdowns drag; yen wallows SINGAPORE: Oil and stock markets were under pressure on Wednesday on worries about the fallout from China’s pandemic... Published 20 Apr, 2022 10:07am
Markets Asia markets react to China growth news HONG KONG: Asian stocks were digesting news about growth concerns in China and rising interest rates in the United... Published 19 Apr, 2022 09:26am
Markets Asian markets slide on inflation, Covid fears HONG KONG: Asian stocks closed lower on Monday in cautious trade, as figures showed China’s economic growth... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Markets Asian markets slide, China growth behind target HONG KONG: Asian stocks opened lower on Monday in cautious trade, as China posted higher-than-expected economic... Published 18 Apr, 2022 09:33am
Markets Tokyo stocks close higher on US gains TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed higher on Thursday as investors took heart from Wall Street rallies and cheered falls in... Updated 14 Apr, 2022 12:14pm
Markets Asian stocks, FX edge up after US inflation data, Indian rupee slips BANGKOK: Most Asian currencies and stock indexes edged higher as data overnight showed US inflation rose largely in... Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am
Markets Asian stocks mostly up despite red-hot US inflation HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly started Wednesday with gains, despite a day of losses on Wall Street and across... Published 13 Apr, 2022 09:36am
Markets Indonesian shares hit record, Asia digests rate hike views Indonesian shares hit a record high on Friday, helped by the central bank's forecast that annual inflation would be... Published 08 Apr, 2022 11:11am
Markets Asia shares hover at 5-week highs, euro on defensive SINGAPORE: Asian stocks ticked up to their highest in more than a month supported by broad gains on Wall Street on... Published 05 Apr, 2022 11:39am
Markets Beijing’s vow to stabilise the market has worked for now BEIJING: An unexpected pledge by top Beijing officials this week to shore up the economy sent Asian stocks surging... Published 21 Mar, 2022 07:39am
Markets Asian markets rally again as Hong Kong extends surge HONG KONG: Asian markets rallied again Thursday with another blistering surge in tech firms helping Hong Kong extend... Published 17 Mar, 2022 11:03am
Markets Shares gain as oil slips on hopes for Ukraine progress SYDNEY: Most share markets firmed and oil slid on Monday on hopes for progress in Russian-Ukraine peace talks even... Published 14 Mar, 2022 10:53am
Markets Crude jumps on US Russian oil ban, Asian shares wobble SHANGHAI: Crude oil prices jumped again on Wednesday while Asian stocks struggled for footing as investors assessed... Published 09 Mar, 2022 10:31am