Nikkei rises to two-week high on weak yen
The Nikkei share average ended 1.0 percent higher to 15,291.64, the best closing level since Oct 10.
Oct 24, 2014, 12:50 PM IST
Asia markets mixed despite Wall Street gains
Asian markets were mixed on Friday following strong gains on Wall Street, with Tokyo enjoying a significant bump due to the dollar`s rise against the yen.
Oct 24, 2014, 08:43 AM IST
Yen rises on global economy worries
The dollar, which touched a six-year high above 110 yen last week, slipped to 107.79 yen from 107.84 yen in New York.
Oct 10, 2014, 12:48 PM IST
Dollar edges up in Asia ahead of US jobs data
The dollar rebounded slightly against the yen in Asian trade on Friday after tumbling from a six-year high, as investors await the release of a key US jobs report later in the day.
Oct 03, 2014, 10:40 AM IST
Asian shares slip, protests hit Hong Kong
Asian markets slipped on Friday with Hong Kong tumbling more than one percent as investors returned from a two-day break to find major parts of the financial hub still shut down by pro-democracy protestors.
Oct 03, 2014, 08:40 AM IST
Tokyo stocks up 1.22% at 7-year highs
Tokyo stocks rose 1.22 percent to a near seven-year high on Thursday morning as the dollar surged against the yen and following a rally on Wall Street.
Sep 25, 2014, 09:08 AM IST
US dollar steady ahead of US Federal Reserve meeting
The US dollar stood at 107.26 yen in mid-morning Singapore, down slightly from 107.31 yen in New York late Friday.
Sep 15, 2014, 10:43 AM IST
Dollar holds gains in Asia
The euro dipped to $1.2914 and 137.85 yen from $1.2916 and 138.02 yen in New York.
Sep 11, 2014, 10:18 AM IST
Dollar 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 IST
Asian shares rise on US data
Asian stocks mostly rose on opening on Wednesday, rebounding off strong US manufacturing data while the weaker yen gave Tokyo a boost.
Sep 03, 2014, 09:44 AM IST
Yen weakens in Asia as BoJ starts policy meeting
The yen extended its slide in Asia on Wednesday as the dollar won support from upbeat US manufacturing data and the Bank of Japan kicked off a two-day policy meeting.
Sep 03, 2014, 09:35 AM IST
Dollar, euro surge against yen in Asian trading
The dollar and euro rallied against the yen in Asia on Tuesday as Japanese central bank policymakers prepare to meet, under pressure to launch more economic stimulus as the economy falters.
Sep 02, 2014, 10:39 AM IST
Euro at one-year low against dollar in Asia
The euro struggled at a one-year low against the dollar in Asia on Monday, ahead of a European Central Bank (ECB) meeting where policymakers will consider their next move in the face of weak eurozone inflation.
Sep 01, 2014, 10:08 AM IST
Dollar hits multi-month highs in Asia on upbeat US data
The dollar hit multi-month highs against the euro and yen in Asia Wednesday after a surge in US housing construction boosted optimism over the state of the world`s number one economy.
Aug 20, 2014, 12:29 PM IST
Tokyo stocks open flat
Tokyo stocks opened almost flat on Monday, with the market lacking fresh incentives after rallying more than three percent last week.
Aug 18, 2014, 06:15 AM IST
Dollar steady in Asia trade
The dollar stabilised on Monday morning, following a sharp drop against the yen after last week`s announcement that US President Barack Obama had authorised air strikes in Iraq.
Aug 11, 2014, 09:06 AM IST
Euro at multi-year lows against dollar, yen
The euro is facing selling pressure as investors worry that another round of sanctions on Russia will have a knock-on effect for the eurozone.
Jul 23, 2014, 12:17 PM IST
Yen dips as stocks rally and Ukraine tensions ease
The losses in the Japanese unit, which is considered a safe bet in times of economic and political uncertainty, were in line with a regional stock market rally as confidence returned to trading markets.
Jul 22, 2014, 11:28 AM IST
Yen advances in Asian trade
Trading was quiet with Japanese financial markets closed for a holiday.
Jul 21, 2014, 10:20 AM IST
Tokyo stocks open down 0.49%
Tokyo stocks opened 0.49 percent lower on Tuesday after a setback on Wall Street and the dollar`s fall against the yen.
Jul 08, 2014, 05:51 AM IST
