Asian shares drop, dollar hits 13-year high Vs yen
Asian shares shed gains on Thursday as the Chinese, Hong Kong and Australian markets slipped, while the dollar scaled a 13-year peak against the yen as it rallied on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise rates this year.
May 28, 2015, 09:44 AM IST
Dollar near eight-year high against yen
In Tokyo, the greenback bought 123.15 yen, compared with 123.09 yen in New York, where it passed the 123.30 yen level at one point, its highest since mid-2007.
May 27, 2015, 10:31 AM IST
Europe woes and US rate hike prospects depress stocks, boost dollar
Taking a lead from Wall Street`s slide, MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3 percent with Australian and South Korean shares suffering losses. Tokyo`s Nikkei shed 0.3 percent.
May 27, 2015, 08:27 AM IST
Asian shares slip, dollar stands tall
European shares marked a weak finish in thin trade on Monday, with many markets in the region closed for holidays. U.S. markets were also closed for Memorial Day.
May 26, 2015, 08:19 AM IST
Euro lower on Greek worries
The common European currency fell to $1.0937 and 133.15 yen in Tokyo trade from $1.0980 and 133.60 yen Monday.
May 26, 2015, 08:12 AM IST
S&P 500 ends at record high as dollar loses ground
U.S. stocks ended sharply stronger on Thursday and the S&P 500 closed at a record high as investors worried less about interest rates and a weaker dollar offered the possibility of stronger sales for U.S. multinationals.
May 15, 2015, 02:28 AM IST
Global oil prices shoot higher
Global oil prices rebounded sharply on Tuesday on the falling greenback, which makes dollar-priced crude cheaper for buyers using stronger currencies.
May 13, 2015, 01:06 AM IST
Asian slides, euro at two-month peak as global bond rout rattles markets
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.1 percent as China, Hong Kong, Australian, South Korean and Malaysian shares retreated.
May 07, 2015, 08:25 AM IST
Gold up as dollar turns lower; focus on U.S. jobs data
Gold rose on Tuesday as the dollar turned lower and global shares fell ahead of U.S. non-farm payroll data later in the week that could give clues as to when the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
May 06, 2015, 01:16 AM IST
Dollar extends gains against euro
The euro bought $1.1189 in mid-morning Singapore trade from $1.1200 in New York late Friday. It also fell to 134.34 yen from 134.56 yen.
May 04, 2015, 09:31 AM IST
US shares rise; dollar edges higher in May Day trading
US shares gained on Friday after two straight sessions of losses on a rebound in healthcare and technology stocks, while the dollar rose from nine-week lows on signs that the U.S. economy may be stabilizing after a recent soft patch.
May 02, 2015, 02:08 AM IST
Oil has best monthly gain in six years but rally may hit ''speed bumps''
Oil rounded out its best monthly gain in six years on Thursday, with the two global benchmarks for crude rising between 20 and 25 percent in April, helped by a weaker dollar and bets that a supply glut would ease.
May 01, 2015, 03:09 AM IST
Asian stocks down after weak US data, Tokyo hit by strong yen
Tokyo tumbled 1.91 percent as the yen rose against the greenback, while Hong Kong lost 0.39 percent, Sydney fell 0.71 percent and Seoul was 0.52 percent lower. Shanghai was flat.
Apr 30, 2015, 08:26 AM IST
Asian stocks, dollar retreat ahead of Fed meeting
The euro continued to hold its own, with investors hopeful that Greece will be able to hammer out a bailout reform deal with its creditors, helping it avert a default.
Apr 29, 2015, 08:23 AM IST
Gold up 1 percent on soft dollar after weak U.S. Data
Gold rose 1 percent on Tuesday after disappointing U.S. data hit the dollar and dampened expectations that the Federal Reserve will hint at this week`s policy meeting at an interest rate hike in coming months.
Apr 29, 2015, 01:34 AM IST
Dollar soft as hopes for mid-year US rate hike fade
In Tokyo the greenback slipped to 118.89 yen, from 118.99 yen in New York and well off the 119.56 yen earlier Friday in Asia.
Apr 27, 2015, 08:39 AM IST
Asian markets mostly down as Greece fears return
Hong Kong fell 0.25 percent, Shanghai lost 0.32 percent, Sydney shed 0.85 percent and Seoul was 0.21 percent lower. Tokyo was flat.
Apr 20, 2015, 08:56 AM IST
Asian shares at fresh seven-year high, look past weak US data
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan slipped slightly after earlier touching its highest level since January 2008, but was still on track for a weekly gain over 1 percent.
Apr 17, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
Dollar struggles as weak US data clouds rate-hike picture
The euro lost early gains to trade at $1.0678 from $1.0684, while it rose to 127.49 yen from 127.29 yen in US trade.
Apr 16, 2015, 11:39 AM IST
Asian shares tentative as mixed China data stoke uncertainty
Shanghai stocks wavered around flat before rising 0.25 percent, while the CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen added 0.3 percent.
Apr 15, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
