Asian shares cheered by Wall Street rally
Comments from a senior US Federal Reserve official that the case for a rate rise in September had weakened and upbeat durable goods data also boosted sentiment, pushing up the dollar.
Aug 27, 2015, 18:41 PM IST
'Bloody Monday' ravages Chinese stocks, worst fall since 2007
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropping 8.49 per cent to close at 3209.91 points. The smaller Shenzhen Component Index fell 7.83 per cent ending at 10,970.29 points.
Aug 24, 2015, 16:20 PM IST
China shares plummet more than 8% by the break
Chinese shares plummeted on Monday, wiping out the year`s gains and leading a slump across Asian equities as Beijing`s latest market intervention failed to restore confidence, with concern mounting about the stalling economy.
Aug 24, 2015, 10:51 AM IST
Asian stocks down as China woes unnerve markets, safe-haven yen rallies
Asian stocks and oil fell on Monday after Wall Street suffered another bruising blow as deepening concerns over the slowing Chinese economy continued to unnerve global equity markets.
Aug 24, 2015, 08:25 AM IST
Asian shares struggle as China stocks extend fall
The Shanghai Composite Index retreated 3.9 percent, a day after worries that the central bank could be in no hurry to ease policy further pushed it down 6.1 percent.
Aug 19, 2015, 09:05 AM IST
Asian shares steady for now after mixed US data
The dollar-denominated MSCI broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was flat near its two-year low marked on Monday.
Aug 18, 2015, 08:33 AM IST
Asian stocks mixed on patchy US economic data
Tokyo rose 0.24 percent to finish up 50.38 points at 20,664.64, while Seoul lost 0.81 percent, or 16.47 points, on losses from technology firms and mobile carriers to end the day at 2,013.29.
Aug 06, 2015, 12:50 PM IST
Nikkei India manufacturing PMI hits 6-month high in July
As per the survey, growth of new export business orders accelerated in July and was the most pronounced in five months. However, outstanding business orders got accumulated for the second month running.
Aug 03, 2015, 10:37 AM IST
Asian stocks mostly down as China manufacturing slows
Shanghai was down 1.71 percent, Tokyo lost 0.48 percent, Sydney eased 0.46 percent and Hong Kong dropped 0.84 percent. Seoul was 0.90 percent lower.
Aug 03, 2015, 09:17 AM IST
Asian shares, dollar up on US Fed's economic optimism
Japan`s Nikkei rose 0.8 percent while Australian shares tacked on 0.3 percent and South Korean shares gained 0.2 percent.
Jul 30, 2015, 08:45 AM IST
China shares slip again as Beijing scrambles to calm markets
After a plunge of more than 8 percent in major indexes on Monday, Chinese regulators said they were prepared to buy shares to stabilise the stock market, while the central bank injected cash into money markets and hinted at further monetary easing.
Jul 28, 2015, 12:55 PM IST
Asian stocks hit 3-week lows as China gloom spreads
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.8 percent in early deals, its lowest level since July 9 as mainland Chinese indexes opened 2- 5 percent lower.
Jul 28, 2015, 08:23 AM IST
Asian shares broadly softer as Fed looms
Japan`s Nikkei slipped 0.5 percent, while MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.8 percent.
Jul 27, 2015, 08:36 AM IST
Asian slips after tech stocks weigh on Wall Street, dollar rebounds
Tokyo`s Nikkei rose 0.4 percent on a weaker yen, while Australian shares were flat 0.2 percent.
Jul 23, 2015, 08:40 AM IST
Asian shares mixed, dollar pushes higher
Tokyo`s benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.43 percent, Hong Kong was up 0.23 percent, Seoul was flat, Sydney gained 0.14 percent, while Singapore edged down 0.06 percent.
Jul 21, 2015, 08:32 AM IST
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
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
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
