Asian stocks mostly up, dollar pushes higher
Shanghai led the gains but was undergoing some fresh volatility as more firms trade again after being suspended at the height of the latest stock crisis that wiped billions off mainland valuations.
Jul 20, 2015, 08:32 AM IST
'Earnings, Parliament session key for stock markets this week'
Besides, investment trend by foreign investors, movement of rupee against the dollar and crude oil prices will also be key factors determining the trend on the bourses.
Jul 19, 2015, 11:37 AM IST
Asian stocks rally, EU leaders talk Greek compromise
The moves were mild amid news Euro zone leaders had met through the night to discuss a compromise proposal on a third bailout for Greece.
Jul 13, 2015, 11:23 AM IST
Asian markets pare losses as Shanghai, Hong Kong bounce
Shellshocked traders have been sent scurrying as the crisis in China, which has wiped trillions off of valuations, combine with fears about Greece`s future in the eurozone.
Jul 09, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Slumping China stocks pull down Asian markets, boost safe-haven yen
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan extended its early losses after Chinese shares opened sharply lower, and was last down 2.5 percent.
Jul 08, 2015, 08:20 AM IST
Euro resilient as hopes of Greek aid deal persist
The euro steadied early on Wednesday, having climbed off a five-week trough in line with a rebound in risk assets as the latest emergency meeting of European leaders ended with a sliver of hope still left for Greece.
Jul 08, 2015, 08:16 AM IST
Euro edges lower ahead of euro zone summit on Greece
The euro edged slightly lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday, but remained well off lows touched in the previous session ahead of a euro zone summit that investors hope might offer a way for Greece to climb out of its debt crisis.
Jul 07, 2015, 09:09 AM IST
Asian markets mostly up but Shanghai tumbles again
The euro held its ground after Greece`s weekend vote against creditors` austerity proposals, with dealers hoping contagion will be limited if a bailout reform deal cannot be reached.
Jul 07, 2015, 08:25 AM IST
Euro, stocks hit by Greek vote; China bounces after rescue moves
Asian stocks and the euro stumbled on Monday after a Greek vote against austerity measures endangered its future in the single currency and raised the risk of a full-blown crisis in the euro zone.
Jul 06, 2015, 08:46 AM IST
Asian stocks fall, euro drifts as Greek crisis deepens
Japan`s Nikkei dipped 0.5 percent. Despite household spending rising more than expected, inflation has remained flat, keeping alive expectations for more central bank stimulus later this year.
Jun 26, 2015, 08:23 AM IST
Asian markets retreat as Greece talks stumble
While both sides agreed to resume talks later in the day, there are fears they could fail to reach an agreement to unlock crucial bailout funds, leaving Athens in default and possibly crashing out of the eurozone.
Jun 25, 2015, 08:30 AM IST
Asian shares bolstered by hopes for Greek deal
US stock futures rose about 0.2 percent after Wall Street posted solid gains on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite closing at a record high.
Jun 23, 2015, 08:47 AM IST
Asian shares rebound on Fed policy hopes, keep eye on Greece
Japan`s Nikkei rose 0.9 percent from a one-month low set on Thursday while MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan ticked up 0.2 percent.
Jun 19, 2015, 08:29 AM IST
Asian stocks up, dollar sags after dovish signals from Fed
Wall Street shares inched higher in a choppy session overnight following the Fed`s statements, with the Dow rising 0.17 percent and S&P gaining 0.2 percent.
Jun 18, 2015, 08:34 AM IST
Asian shares, dollar dither as focus turns to Fed
Shares in Shanghai lost another 0.8 percent ahead of a torrent of IPO`s that temporarily could tie up an astonishing 6 trillion yuan ($966.7 billion) of capital.
Jun 17, 2015, 08:32 AM IST
Asian markets subdued on Greek default fears, Fed meeting awaited
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan stood unchanged. Japan`s Nikkei lost 0.3 percent while Australian shares were little changed.
Jun 16, 2015, 08:10 AM IST
Obama did not say strong dollar a problem: US official
A US official on Monday disputed a French source`s account that President Barack Obama had told his allies at a G7 summit that the strong dollar posed a "problem".
Jun 08, 2015, 14:40 PM IST
Oil prices jump to 2015 high on dollar`s sharp fall
A sharp fall in the dollar on improved eurozone economic data sent New York oil prices to fresh 2015 highs Tuesday, even as officials at OPEC defended their generous output strategy.
Jun 03, 2015, 04:18 AM IST
US equities helped by weak dollar; inflation lifts euro
U.S. stocks edged down on Tuesday while the dollar fell and bond yields rose as investors sought clarity on Greece`s debt crisis and awaited the U.S. jobs report.
Jun 03, 2015, 03:43 AM IST
Asian markets mostly down, Tokyo rally ends after 12 days
Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday, with Tokyo declining after a 12-day rally, while in Europe Greece`s creditors held impromptu talks aimed at resolving the country`s months-long debt crisis.
Jun 02, 2015, 14:43 PM IST
