COVID-19 impact: PE/VC investments in Feb slips to 24-month low of USD 1.7 bn, says EY Report
According to the IVCA-EY monthly PE/VC roundup, uncertainty over the impact of COVID-19 is expected to act as a significant headwind to Indian PE/VC investments.
Mar 17, 2020, 16:31 PM ISTNorth Korea missile launch weighs on Asia markets, gold inches up
Pyongyang launched its second rocket over Japan's Hokkaido in as many months, just days after the UN Security Council imposed sanctions in response to its nuclear test.
Sep 15, 2017, 10:40 AM ISTAsian markets extend global rout on Donald Trump fears
Asian equities tumbled Wednesday, extending a global sell-off as a poll showing Donald Trump overtaking market favourite Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House flamed fears about future US economic policy.
Nov 02, 2016, 08:47 AM ISTAsian shares climb on fading US rate expectations
Asian stock markets rallied Monday and the dollar dipped as a slowdown in US jobs creation doused expectations for an interest rate hike this month while at the same time showing the world`s top economy was still improving.
Sep 05, 2016, 13:07 PM ISTAsian shares bounce off three-year lows while China's suffering goes on
Global share markets have been hit by worries that the Chinese economy was growing at a much slower pace than Beijing`s 7 percent target for 2015.
Aug 25, 2015, 09:10 AM ISTChina shares slump 6% leading losses across Asia
Asian shares fell on Tuesday, with Shanghai leading the declines as investors doubted Beijing`s commitment to prop up shares while Bangkok slumped after a bomb attack in the Thai capital.
Aug 18, 2015, 16:59 PM ISTEuropean stocks mixed at open
Investors brushed off increasing worries about Greece`s future in the eurozone after talks between the bloc`s Eurogroup of finance ministers fell apart Thursday.
Jun 19, 2015, 13:29 PM ISTAsian 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 ISTAsian 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 ISTAsian shares at seven-year highs, cheered by Apple earnings
Asian stocks scaled fresh seven-year peaks on Tuesday as Apple`s upbeat earnings offset underlying caution ahead of the Federal Reserve`s policy meeting scheduled to start later in the session.
Apr 28, 2015, 09:03 AM ISTAsian shares sluggish, oil drifts lower
Asian stock markets were subdued on Monday in a week book-ended with Easter holidays across the globe and a U.S. jobs report that could affect the timing of the first hike in interest rates there.
Mar 30, 2015, 09:17 AM ISTAsian 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 ISTGold price steadies above $1,240 as Asian equities slide
Gold steadied above $1,240 an ounce on Thursday as Asian stock markets weakened, but caution prevailed as the dollar hovered near one-week highs and outflows from bullion funds continued.
Oct 23, 2014, 15:07 PM ISTAsian shares mixed as global sentiment sinks
Asian stocks were mixed Friday as investors awaited the release of Chinese economic statistics at the weekend and global sentiment was dampened by the upcoming Scottish independence vote and weak inflation data.
Sep 12, 2014, 15:03 PM ISTAsian shares off to slow start, investors look to earnings
Asian stock markets got off to a slow start on Monday after a U.S. market holiday but held near three-year highs on optimism about the U.S. economy, with investors now shifting their focus to corporate earnings.
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