Asian markets end week mixed, Tokyo in new 15-year high
Asian markets were mixed Friday after US inflation data renewed speculation of an interest rate hike, as Tokyo advanced to a fresh high despite disappointing figures challenging Japan`s war on deflation.
Feb 27, 2015, 17:46 PM IST
Dollar eases in Asia after US inflation rally
The euro rose to $1.1206, from $1.1198, but it slipped to 133.65 yen from 133.72 yen in US trade.
Feb 27, 2015, 09:13 AM IST
Asian markets mostly higher on Greek debt deal
Asian stocks were mostly higher on Monday morning as investors cheered a last-minute deal to extend Greece`s bailout by four months, giving Athens a lifeline to pay its bills and avoid a damaging default.
Feb 23, 2015, 09:02 AM IST
Asia tracks Wall Street higher, dollar stands tall
Asian equities tracked a mild bounce on Wall Street to edge higher on Wednesday, although caution over talks later in the day in the ongoing Greek debt saga limited gains.
Feb 18, 2015, 06:34 AM IST
Oil prices up in Asian trade
Oil prices rose in Asia Friday, extending solid gains in the previous session in response to news that leading petroleum producers are curtailing investment.
Feb 13, 2015, 11:23 AM IST
Oil prices rebound in Asia
Oil prices rebounded in Asia Wednesday following a sharp decline in the previous session, analysts said, while investors await a weekly US stockpiles report later in the day.
Feb 11, 2015, 09:10 AM IST
Government will not appeal Vodafone tax ruling
The government will not appeal a regional court ruling in favour of Vodafone Group Plc in a long-running tax dispute, the cabinet decided on Wednesday, in a move aimed at boosting investor confidence in Asia`s third-largest economy.
Jan 29, 2015, 03:03 AM IST
Asian shares near eight-week high as ECB looms large
Asian shares rose to near eight-week highs on Thursday as investors bet the European Central Bank will unveil a bond-buying stimulus programme later in the day in an attempt to revive the flagging euro zone economy.
Jan 22, 2015, 10:18 AM IST
Asia shares rise after commodities rebound, dollar regains ground
Asian stocks mostly edged up on Thursday after a significant rebound in oil and copper prices brought a semblance of calm, while the dollar regained ground lost on disappointing US retail sales.
Jan 15, 2015, 11:16 AM IST
Oil price to fall until major Asian manufacturers feel the benefit
Oil prices will continue to drop as high production meets weak demand and a strong US dollar pressures crude, and markets will only pick up once major manufacturing economies particularly in Asia feel the benefit of cheaper energy.
Jan 08, 2015, 23:27 PM IST
Asian stocks sink, euro near nine-year low
Tokyo`s Nikkei led an Asian share slump Tuesday following painful losses in New York and Europe, with fears sparked by the global slump in oil prices and the Greek political crisis.
Jan 06, 2015, 17:05 PM IST
Asian stocks mostly lower as oil hits new troughs
The dollar and euro edged lower against the yen after losing pace Monday due to the uncertainty created by weak crude prices, which have increased pressure on Russia`s economy and spooked investors.
Dec 16, 2014, 12:44 PM IST
Brent rises above $62.50 after earlier crash in volatile trading
Oil markets saw volatile trading in Asia on Monday as Brent prices first fell to a 5-1/2 year low after the IEA cut its outlook and then rose on hopes of improving manufacturing data.
Dec 15, 2014, 13:20 PM IST
Asian shares lifted by US data, oil slides
Asian shares got a lift on Friday after upbeat US data suggested weaker oil prices are adding momentum to the American economy, though a continued slide in crude prices kept gains in check.
Dec 12, 2014, 10:53 AM IST
Oil down after Saudi Arabia slashes crude price
Oil fell in Asian trade on Friday after major producer Saudi Arabia slashed the price of the crude it sells to Asia and the United States, analysts said.
Dec 05, 2014, 11:15 AM IST
Dollar up in Asia on weak oil prices
The dollar notched up further gains against the yen in Asia on Monday as investors embraced lower oil prices as a plus for the US economy.
Dec 01, 2014, 12:28 PM IST
Oil struggles in Asia after OPEC maintains output
Oil prices struggled in Asian trade today after the OPEC cartel refused to cut production despite a global glut that has sent prices slumping to four-year lows, with analysts warning of further falls by the end of the year.
Nov 28, 2014, 09:42 AM IST
Exim Bank to boost Indian project exports to $50 bn
In what could give a major boost to India`s growing economic influence across Asia and Africa, the Exim Bank of India aims to increase Indian project exports to $50 billion within the next five years from the current levels of $27 billion.
Nov 13, 2014, 17:41 PM IST
Asia's richest man Li Ka-shing buys 60 aircraft in $2.5 billion deals
A property flagship led by Asia's richest tycoon Li Ka-shing said on Wednesday it plans to buy up to 60 passenger jets in a series of transactions that amount to more than $2.5 billion.
Nov 06, 2014, 06:46 AM IST
Asian shares sag, dollar steadies
Asian shares wilted on Wednesday as oil prices extended losses after weak economic data from China, while the dollar took a breather after this week`s rally.
Nov 05, 2014, 13:36 PM IST
