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
China stock bounce lifts Asian markets, but Greek crisis weighs
Asian shares rose on Tuesday after Chinese stocks broke a punishing three-day losing streak, but gains were capped by fears they could go into freefall again and as investors nervously awaited further developments in the deepening euro zone crisis.
Jun 30, 2015, 13:07 PM IST
Japan shares score 18-year top, dollar firm
MSCI`s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan edged up 0.1 percent to bring its gins over the past six sessions to 2.9 percent.
Jun 24, 2015, 08:36 AM IST
Asian markets cheer Greece's 11th-hour proposals to avert default
"Still, it is unclear when and if an agreement will be reached, and the euro will remain sensitive to headlines over Greece."
Jun 22, 2015, 08:34 AM IST
Calm reigns as Greece inches closer to default
The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose 0.7 percent, including gains for Spanish and Italian stocks.
Jun 19, 2015, 14:54 PM IST
Asian shares and euro slip as Greece fails to reach debt deal
The euro slipped about 0.6 percent on the day to $1.1197, and was down 0.5 percent against the yen at 138.27."With no deal in sight, expectations for default and exit are likely to rise sharply in the days ahead," said Elsa Lignos senior currency strategist at RBC.
Jun 15, 2015, 13:19 PM IST
Asia stocks retreat as US jobs data fuel rate hike talk
Asian markets mostly fell on Monday, with a better-than-forecast US jobs report fuelling talk of an early interest rate hike, while the dollar sat around 13-year highs.
Jun 08, 2015, 09:09 AM IST
Asian shares pare losses as China markets rally
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was nearly flat in late afternoon trading, after early dropping to its lowest intraday level since April 7.
Jun 01, 2015, 12:31 PM IST
Asian shares drop, dollar hits 13-year high Vs yen
Asian shares shed gains on Thursday as the Chinese, Hong Kong and Australian markets slipped, while the dollar scaled a 13-year peak against the yen as it rallied on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise rates this year.
May 28, 2015, 09:44 AM IST
Asian shares up on Greek rescue hopes, dollar shines
Japan`s Nikkei rose 0.6 percent while MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.1 percent, with South Korean shares leading the gain with a rise of 0.5 percent.
May 28, 2015, 08:31 AM IST
Asian shares turn higher as China rallies, dollar up
The dollar surged 0.6 percent against the Japanese currency to 122.36 yen, breaking above the 122 level for the first time since March 10 and reaching an eight-year peak.
May 26, 2015, 12:25 PM IST
Asian shares edge down on US rate hike bets
Japan`s Nikkei stock index added 0.3 percent, getting a tailwind from a weaker yen and trade data released before market open showed a better-than-expected rise in April exports.
May 25, 2015, 08:06 AM IST
Japan shares set fresh 15-year high, dollar holds gains after Fed minutes
Japanese shares hit a new 15-year high on Thursday on hopes that its long-moribund economy was finally coming to life, but weak China factory activity capped stock market gains in much of the rest of Asia.
May 21, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
Asian shares slip, but upbeat Japan GDP lifts Nikkei
Asian shares got off to a lacklustre start on Wednesday after a mixed day on Wall Street, though Japan`s better-than-expected economic growth lifted the Nikkei to a nearly one-month high.
May 20, 2015, 08:50 AM IST
Asia shares struggle after data raises more questions on US economy
Oil prices are little changed with Brent futures standing at $66.84 per barrel.
May 18, 2015, 08:54 AM IST
Asia shares rise before China data, more stimulus seen
MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.5 percent. Japan`s Nikkei stock index edged down slightly.
May 13, 2015, 08:40 AM IST
Asian shares mostly lower on Wall Street loss, Greek fears
Tokyo slipped 0.51 percent and Hong Kong lost 0.36 percent while Seoul shed 0.12 percent and Singapore dipped 0.23 percent.
May 12, 2015, 08:30 AM IST
Asian shares up after US jobs report, China rate cut
Shanghai added 0.60 percent, Hong Kong rose 0.74 percent, while Sydney added 0.10 percent and Seoul was 1.02 percent higher.
May 11, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Asian shares broadly higher ahead of US jobs report
Asian stock markets were broadly higher Friday after a rally on Wall Street with investors focused on a US jobs report that will supply more clues about the strength of the world`s top economy.
May 08, 2015, 09:17 AM IST
Asia shares lose steam as Wall Street sags
Sydney tumbled 1.53 percent, Seoul was down 1.13 percent and Hong Kong slipped 0.29 percent in early trade. Tokyo was closed for a holiday.
May 06, 2015, 08:31 AM IST
