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Asian markets climbed on Friday, as traders prepared for key US jobs figures and a potential Supreme Court decision on former President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.Japan’s Nikkei gained over 641 points or 1.26% to 51,758 around 9:45 AM IST. Kospi also traded in green, rising 28 points to reach 4,580. Shenzhen and Shanghai also managed…
Asian share markets traded mixed on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of a batch of key US labour market data due later this week.In Hong Kong, the HSI was down 322 points or 1.22%, to trade at 26,136. Nikkei also dipped 579 points to 51,382, a loss of 1.12%. Shanghai traded in green, with…
Cheteshwar Pujara is forced to dance with his teammates after the 2-1 series win at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 07, 2019. (Getty Images) On this day, seven years ago, India created history by becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series against Australia in Australia. It was a truly stunning tour Down…
Asian markets had mixed performances in Wednesday’s sessions, tempering Wall Street’s recent historic records, while the interest rate trend in the global market, coupled with developments in Venezuela, caught the interest of most traders. Turning to foreign news, US troops reported the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, while Trump claimed ownership of Greenland control.Japan’s…
While most travellers visit Japan to explore its cultural beauty and modern cities, there is one attraction that is particularly attracting travellers with no hair or less hair! Yes, you read that right. This must be among many unusual spots in Japan but surely there’s no other like the temple we are going to tell…
Asian stock markets mostly rose on Tuesday as investors took confidence from a record-setting start to the year on Wall Street, where AI-led technology stocks continued to boost investor sentiment.In Hong Kong, HSI added 448 points or 1.7% to 26,795. Nikkei also traded higher, gaining 358 points or 0.69%. Shanghai and Shenzhen also surged 1%…
Markets across Asia mostly rose on Monday as investors were calculating the impact of the removal of Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro by US forces. The rally came as traders turned towards the long-running artificial intelligence boom and hopes for more US interest rate cuts.Nikkei soared over 1,419 points or 2.8% to reach at 51, 759….
(Representative AI image) Asian markets kicked off the new year on a positive note on Friday, tracking gains in US futures and higher oil prices, with technology stocks leading the rally in Hong Kong.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 2.2% to 26,189.79. Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai, Thailand and New Zealand remained closed for holidays.South Korea’s…
Asian markets slipped mostly into red on Wednesday, the final trading session of 2025, as investors remained cautious ahead of the New Year holiday and took cues from Wall Street losses.In Hong Kong, HSI slipped over 224 points to 25,630. Nikkai was also trading at a loss, shedding 187 points or 0.3%. Shanghai and Shenzhen…
Asian shares edged lower on Tuesday, tracking a slump in Wall Street’s technology stocks, while silver and gold steadied after a sharp pullback from record highs cooled an extraordinary rally in precious metals.Silver was the biggest mover overnight, plunging 8.7% in its steepest one-day fall since August 2020, unwinding from what had become a parabolic…
