Asian shares mostly down, profit-taking hits Hong Kong
Hong Kong slipped 1.44 percent, Shanghai lost 0.19 percent, Sydney eased 0.28 percent and Tokyo was flat, while Seoul added 0.49 percent.
Apr 14, 2015, 08:45 AM IST
Asian shares, dollar have a lacklustre start to the week
Japan`s Nikkei stock average was nearly flat in early trade, after rising above the 20,000 on Friday for the first time in 15 years.
Apr 13, 2015, 09:47 AM IST
Fed split on timing of interest-rate hike: Minutes
The Federal Reserve was split at its last policy meeting on when to raise ultra-low US interest rates, with timing ranging from June to 2016, according to minutes released Wednesday.
Apr 09, 2015, 09:13 AM IST
Fed officials say June rate hike still in play, hinges on data
The Federal Reserve could still hike interest rates in June despite weak recent US data and investor skepticism, two influential officials with the central bank said on Wednesday, putting the spotlight squarely on the economy`s performance in the next two months.
Apr 09, 2015, 09:09 AM IST
Asian shares climb, dollar slips after jobs report
Asian shares rose and the dollar dropped on Monday, after a dismal U.S. jobs report pushed down U.S. Treasury yields as investors pared bets the U.S. Federal Reserve would hike interest rates anytime soon.
Apr 06, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
Asian shares mixed in quiet trade before US jobs
Wall Street provided a positive lead following another round of upbeat US indicators, although the dollar dipped against the yen.
Apr 03, 2015, 08:22 AM IST
ECB says contested QE programme already boosting recovery
The European Central Bank said Thursday it is increasingly confident that its controversial bond purchase programme is helping boost the eurozone`s economic recovery, even as a top official expressed doubts about its effectiveness.
Apr 02, 2015, 21:29 PM IST
Asian markets higher ahead of US jobs data
The disappointing figures out of Washington also pushed Wall Street lower and weighed on the dollar but attention is now on the release of a key US job report on Friday.
Apr 02, 2015, 08:32 AM IST
Asian markets mostly slip, Shanghai up on China data
Tokyo tumbled 1.23 percent, Sydney eased 0.58 percent, Seoul lost 0.59 percent and Singapore fell 0.21 percent while Hong Kong rose 0.22 percent and Shanghai added 0.38 percent.
Apr 01, 2015, 08:10 AM IST
Asia up on Wall Street rally and China hopes, euro sags on Greece
Asian markets rallied on Tuesday, led by Hong Kong and Shanghai after China`s decision to ease mortgage rules fuelled hopes for further stimulus measures, while improved confidence weighed on the safe-haven yen.
Mar 31, 2015, 08:07 AM IST
Asian shares mostly up after Wall Street gains
Asian markets mostly rose on Monday after Wall Street`s gains at the end of last week, while Hong Kong and Shanghai were boosted by hopes for more Chinese economic stimulus.
Mar 30, 2015, 12:55 PM IST
European stocks slide at open
Europe`s main stock markets slid at the start of trading on Thursday following losses in Asia and on Wall Street in the wake of poorly-received US economic data.
Mar 26, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
Asian markets follow Wall St lower after US data
Asian markets mostly wound back Thursday, in line with a hefty sell-off on Wall Street, after surprisingly weak US data hinted at ongoing weakness in the world`s number one economy.
Mar 26, 2015, 13:05 PM IST
Asia shares slip as soft US data dims mood
Asian shares slipped on Thursday as losses on Wall Street and soft U.S. economic data soured sentiment, while the dollar`s bull run looked to have stalled for the time being.
Mar 26, 2015, 10:10 AM IST
Tokyo stocks fall 1.57% by break on stronger yen, Wall St dive
Tokyo stocks fell 1.57 percent Thursday morning, hit by a stronger yen and sharp losses on Wall Street that were fuelled by weak US data.
Mar 26, 2015, 10:05 AM IST
European shares dip but hold near highs after Ifo
European shares dipped on Wednesday but held near multi-year highs and the euro rose against the dollar after a survey showed the German business climate improving.
Mar 25, 2015, 15:36 PM IST
Shanghai slips after 10-day rally, US data revives rate talk
Shanghai stocks retreated for the first time in 11 sessions on profit-taking Wednesday but most other Asian equity markets were flat after a healthy batch of US data revived the prospect of an early interest rate hike.
Mar 25, 2015, 13:19 PM IST
Asian shares edge up ahead of Fed meeting
Asian shares drifted higher on Monday after a downbeat session on Wall Street kept sentiment in check, while the euro recovered from a fresh 12-year low touched on the divergent monetary policy paths between the United States and the euro zone.
Mar 16, 2015, 12:29 PM IST
Asia stocks rebound, dollar hits 12-year euro high
Sydney shares were given a lift by data showing Australia`s unemployment rate had eased slightly, while South Korea became the latest country to cut interest rates as it struggles to fight off deflation.
Mar 12, 2015, 08:53 AM IST
Asia stocks fall as risk aversion prevails, dollar soars
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.3 percent after touching its lowest since January. Australian and South Korean shares each lost 0.5 percent and Malaysian and Indonesian stocks also declined.
Mar 11, 2015, 09:27 AM IST
