Market Pulse - Asia
China Nonferrous Gold to extend CNMC loan by an additional year
China Nonferrous Gold, the company currently mining the Pakrut gold project in the Republic of Tajikistan, said it has signed a supplementary agreement with CNMC, one of its shareholders with a 38. 36% stake, to extend the CNMC loan by one year to be repayable on 26 November 2018.
Asia report: Markets mixed on quiet Friday
Markets in Asia were mixed on Friday, after a quiet start as traders struggled for direction following the Thanksgiving holiday in the US.
South African Reserve Bank pauses interest rates ahead of debt rating decision
South Africa's central bank opted to leave interest rates on hold on Thursday, but the country is still facing several hurdles on Friday when several key ratings agencies are set to choose whether to downgrade the country's debt.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan takes holiday
Markets in Asia were quieter on Thursday, with stocks in China sinking and oil prices softer after a subdued session on Wall Street overnight.
Asia report: Most markets higher as oil prices rise further
Markets in Asia were mostly higher on Wednesday, with Hong Kong’s benchmark breaking through the 30,000 level, following a strong session on Wall Street overnight.
Robert Mugabe resigns as president of Zimbabwe
President Mugabe has handed in a written letter of resignation, putting a halt to impeachment hearings, the speaker of Zimbabwe's parliament said on Tuesday.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as oil prices rise
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Tuesday, following a mostly higher session on Wall Street overnight, as focus turned to energy prices ahead of an upcoming OPEC meeting in Vienna.
Australian interest rates will remain at record lows for another year - IMF
Australian interest rates could remain at their record lows for up to a year more, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.
Asia report: Markets mixed on quiet day for local news
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Monday, as investors took their cues from a softer Wall Street on Friday on the back of concerns over tax reform progress in the US.
Asia report: Markets mixed after quiet end to week
Markets in Asia finished mixed on a quiet Friday as investors struggled for direction, with Japanese and Hong Kong benchmarks finishing above the waterline but pared back from earlier gains.
Commodities: Metals still under selling pressure, Bitcoin hits record
The commodities complex came under slight selling pressure on Thursday even as risk sentiment improved as traders remained jittery in the wake of recent losses across the space.
Indian Supreme Court demands Government regulate Bitcoin
The Supreme Court of India called on the nation's government on Tuesday to take steps to regulate the use of crypto-currencies such as bitcoin.
Greka Drilling enters three-year drilling contract with Oil and Natural Gas Operation
Greka Drilling has entered into a three year drilling contract with Oil and Natural Gas Operation for its Bokaro CBM asset in India, it announced on Thursday.
Asia report: Most markets rise after modest oil price gains
Most Asian markets brushed off Wall Street’s weaker Wednesday session to close higher on Thursday, with oil prices giving energy stocks a small boost.
Commodities: Russia does not see need to extend supply cuts at next OPEC meeting
Commodities were mostly lower again on Wednesday amid a continued 'risk-off' tone to trading as optimism regarding the prospect for US tax reforms continued to ebb.
Asia report: Softer sentiment carried into Wednesday session
Softer sentiment continued in Asian markets on Wednesday, with most markets closing lower as energy stocks dropped on weaker oil prices.
Army seizes power in Zimbabwe but denies Mugabe coup
Zimbabwe is now under the control of the country’s military after the army seized power on Wednesday, but said they guaranteed the security of President Robert Mugabe.
Asia report: Most markets lower as China data disappoints
Almost all markets in Asia finished lower on Tuesday, as investors sifted through a barrage of disappointing economic data out of China.
Chinese economy continues to cool-off in October
China's economy slowed further in October with economists eyeing scope for further cooling ahead.
Earthquake in Iran and Iraq leaves more than 300 dead
A massive earthquake has struck near the border between Iran and Iraq, leaving 348 people dead.