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 ISTAsia dips as Japan outperforms, dollar close to highs
Asian stocks dipped on Tuesday with latest signs of slower growth in China and the euro zone dampening the mood, although Japan bucked the trend and rose to new seven-year highs on follow-through momentum generated by the Bank of Japan`s surprise stimulus move last week
Nov 04, 2014, 12:45 PM ISTAsia stocks surge, yen dives on US data, Bank of Japan move
Asian markets rallied Friday and the dollar pushed towards 111 yen after Japan`s central bank said it would expand its vast monetary easing scheme and the United States released forecast-busting economic growth data.
Oct 31, 2014, 12:47 PM ISTAsian shares up as upbeat earnings, data, sharpen risk appetite
Asian equities rose on Monday, taking heart from upbeat earnings and U.S. economic data that eased recent global growth fears and sharpened risk appetite.
Oct 27, 2014, 09:25 AM ISTAsia shares buckle beneath global growth woes
Asian stocks slid on Wednesday as worries about waning global growth lifted safe-haven bonds and the yen, while shoving oil prices to their lowest in more than two years.
Oct 08, 2014, 06:44 AM ISTDollar touches six-year high against yen in Asia
The euro weakened to $1.2923 from $1.2938, while it rose to 137.58 yen from 137.39 yen in US trade.
Sep 10, 2014, 11:00 AM ISTAirAsia profit jumps despite `challenging` climate
Malaysia-based AirAsia on Wednesday announced a sixfold increase in second-quarter net profit as Asia`s budget travel leader increased revenue despite what it called a "challenging" aviation environment.
Aug 20, 2014, 19:01 PM ISTIndia's economy to be Asia's biggest turnaround story: Nomura
India is set to be Asia's biggest turnaround story and the country's GDP growth is expected to rise to over 6 percent in FY 2015 and over 7 percent in FY 2016, says a Nomura report.
Jul 20, 2014, 18:49 PM ISTAsia's diesel demand growth seen at 2nd lowest since 1998 crisis
Asia`s diesel demand is expected to grow this year at the second lowest rate since the 1998 financial crisis as slowing economies and subsidy cuts squeeze consumption and help build a surplus for which there are few markets.
Jun 13, 2014, 10:18 AM ISTEuro under pressure in Asia, stocks sit on gains
The euro came under mounting pressure on Wednesday as the European Central Bank`s liquidity package encouraged flows out of the zone, while Asian shares consolidated near recent highs following a flat finish on Wall Street.
Jun 11, 2014, 07:52 AM ISTJapan`s economy grows 1.6% in January-March
Japan`s economy saw its strongest expansion in more than two years during the first quarter of 2013, revised data showed Monday, but a sales tax rise has weighed on growth since the levy hike.
Jun 09, 2014, 09:08 AM IST