Asian markets rise after China rate cut, US data
Several key events will also be taking investors` attention this week, including a meeting of China`s Communist Party, the European Central Bank and the release of US jobs figures.
Mar 02, 2015, 08:27 AM IST
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
Asian shares mostly up, Tokyo at fresh 15-year high
Asian markets largely rose on Thursday and Tokyo hit a fresh 15-year high, driven by dip buying after the previous day`s fall, while energy shares gained on higher oil prices.
Feb 26, 2015, 17:16 PM IST
World stocks near all-time highs after Fed signals
European bourses opened little changed, happy to take a breather after six days of unbroken gains and a surge since the start of the year that has seen the benchmark FTSEurofirst 300 race up roughly 17 percent.
Feb 25, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
Asia tentative, awaits word on Fed rate outlook
Caution gripped Asian markets on Tuesday as investors fretted over what Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen might say later in the day on the likely lift-off date for U.S. policy tightening.
Feb 24, 2015, 08:55 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 stocks climb after Wall St record, eyes on Greek talks
Asian markets advanced on Monday following a record close on Wall Street, while Greece`s leadership said it was upbeat that it could hammer out a new debt deal with its European creditors.
Feb 16, 2015, 08:33 AM IST
Brent holds near $55 after big fall on record US crude stocks
March Brent futures were up 40 cents to $55.06 a barrel at 0429 GMT, following a 3-percent loss in the previous session that saw prices break below $54 at one point.
Feb 12, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
Asian markets mostly down as Greece talks break up
The euro slipped in Asian trade on Thursday while most equity markets sank after talks between Greece and its European creditors on restructuring the country`s bailout broke up without agreement.
Feb 12, 2015, 08:15 AM IST
Market recovers from early losses, Sensex regains 29K level
The benchmark BSE Sensex pared its earlier losses and quoted higher by over 100 points in late morning trade Thursday, on short-covering.
Feb 05, 2015, 10:12 AM IST
Global oil and stocks gain, as US dollar falls
Oil prices were holding hefty gains in Asia on Wednesday having rallied 19 percent in just four sessions, while the U.S. dollar nursed big losses as a revival in risk appetite swept through crowded trading positions.
Feb 04, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
Asian shares slip after US, China data
Oil prices plunged again after enjoying a strong rally on Friday, while the euro ticked up, despite falling eurozone prices and ongoing concerns about Greece`s bailout face-off with its international creditors.
Feb 02, 2015, 09:25 AM IST
Asian markets fall on back of US declines
Tokyo shares dropped 0.54 percent, Hong Kong fell 0.60 percent, and Shanghai lost 1.00 percent. Seoul declined 0.31 percent, but Sydney was largely flat.
Jan 29, 2015, 08:47 AM IST
Dollar up in Asia as Fed set to wrap up meeting
The euro -- which hit a more than 11-year low below $1.10 on Monday -- bought $1.1335 and 133.93 yen against $1.1380 and 134.19 yen in New York.
Jan 28, 2015, 11:15 AM IST
Asia markets rise, China growth beats forecasts
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday after China released data showing its economy grew a little faster than expected, while speculation swirled that the European Central Bank would embark on a huge stimulus programme.
Jan 20, 2015, 19:12 PM IST
Oil prices edge up in Asian trade
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for February, which dived $2.23 Thursday, was up 31 cents at $46.56.
Jan 16, 2015, 09:52 AM IST
Euro slips against franc, equities fall after shock Swiss move
The euro sank almost two percent against the Swiss franc on Friday and Asian markets tumbled as traders were left stunned by Switzerland`s shock decision to remove its currency peg to the euro.
Jan 16, 2015, 08:28 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 prices dip further in Asian trade
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for February delivery was down 34 cents at $45.55 a barrel in late morning trade and Brent crude for February dropped 43 cents to $46.16.
Jan 14, 2015, 09:23 AM IST
Euro pressured, oil slide a boon for bonds
The euro was pinned near nine-year lows on Wednesday as investors wagered the European Central Bank was just a week away from launching a new stimulus campaign.
Jan 14, 2015, 08:54 AM IST
