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Asian markets fell sharply on Tuesday, following Wall Street’s losses, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key US employment and inflation figures. Concerns over a potential tech bubble added to the cautious mood.Hong Kong’s HSI was trading at 25,139, down 489 or 1.91%. Nikkei also trimmed 673 points or 1.34% to 49,494….
Asian shares traded mostly in red on Monday following data, after the Wall Street ended last week on a tough note, pulling US markets off record highs. The slump came after a decline in Chinese investment in November, highlighting the ongoing weakness in the world’s second-largest economy. Hong Kong’s HSI was down 0.92% or 240…
Asian markets rose on Friday, mirroring a record-breaking session on Wall Street following the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut. Investors appeared optimistic, even as concerns over high tech valuations lingered after earnings disappointments from Oracle and Broadcom.Hong Kong’s HSI added 379 points or 1.48% to 25,909. Nikkei was trading up 429 points or 0.86%,…
Mexico has approved steep tariff hikes of up to 50% from the year 2026 on a wide range of imports from India, China and several other Asian countries in order to protect the national industry and producers, Reuters reported.The bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday with 76 votes in favour, 5 against and 35…
Asian markets traded higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, although gains were capped as policymakers hinted they could slow the pace of future reductions.The latest quarter-point cut, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level in three years, had already been widely expected. Investors, however, drew comfort…
Asian markets fell on Wednesday, mirroring a sluggish session on Wall Street, as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, but all eyes are on the post-meeting statement, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, and the “dot plot” forecast…
Asian equities struggled on Tuesday, weighed down by a dip on Wall Street and caution ahead of major economic decisions. Hong Kong’s HSI dipped 1.1% to 25,481, shedding 284 points. Nikkei also traded at 50,550, down 0.06% or 31 points. Shanghai and Shenzhen joined the downward rally, trimming 0.27% and 0.37% respectively, at 11:20 AM…
Banks across the Asia–Pacific region are displaying stronger capital health than lenders in the United States and Western Europe, Moody’s said in its latest survey. The agency’s comparison of the largest banking institutions across major markets shows Asia–Pacific banks have accumulated strong capital levels under what it describes as tighter and more cautious regulatory oversight.The…
Stock markets across Asia traded mixed on Monday as investors await an interest rate cut decision from the US Federal Reserve, scheduled for later this week.In Hong Kong, HSI dropped over 255 points, nearing 1% loss to trade at 25,829.Nikkei, meanwhile, added 44 points to 50,535. Shanghai and Shenzhen also gained 0.8% or 1.74%, respectively….
Asian borrowers have begun turning their backs on the US, reaching out to other alternatives for fundraising as they aim to avoid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Now, they have turned towards Europe, pouring billions of dollars in bond issuance, hinting at a possible erosion of America’s dominance in global capital raising.Bloomberg data shows that…
