Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets fall as Trump derides recent China talks
Markets in Asia finished lower on Wednesday, after Donald Trump unexpectedly said he was unsatisfied with the most recent round of trade talks with China.
Trump warns US-North Korean summit could be delayed
The US president warned that the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un set for 12 June in Singapore could be delayed.
Business leaders see rise in economic nationalism as the main threat
A new KPMG survey of over 1,300 business leaders from around the world found that CEOs consider the rise of economic nationalism, with Brexit and Donald Trump’s new policies foremost in their minds, to be the biggest threat for growth.
Asia report: Markets mixed as US-China relations ease further
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Tuesday, as investors reacted to ongoing positivity in trade negotiations between the US and China, and oil prices that were rising still.
China cuts car import duties as it seeks deal to save ZTE
China said it would cut import duty on passenger cars in an apparent concession to the Trump administration as it seeks a deal to save ZTE from US sanctions.
Asia report: Markets higher as Beijing and DC make progress on trade
Markets in Asia were mostly higher on Monday, with market watchers reading weekend developments in trade talks between the US and China as positive, lifting regional sentiment.
US and China agree framework to reduce trade tensions
The US administration set aside its threat of tariffs on Chinese goods for the moment, following two days of negotiations with Beijing, after China proposed a "significant increase" in its purchases of US-made goods.
Commodities: Dollar strength weighs on WTI and copper, but wheat jumps back
Losses in the energy space and among base metals was offset by strong gains in agricultural commodities at the end of the week.
Glencore shares drop on reports of looming SFO probe
Glencore’s shares were well into the red on Friday afternoon, as reports emerged that the Serious Fraud Office was making preparations to open a formal investigation into the company, over its work with the leader of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler.
Trump warns Kim Jong-Un to strike a deal or suffer the same fate as Gaddafi
US President Donald Trump contradicted his national security adviser John Bolton and said the 'Libya model' for denuclearisation is not the way forward with North Korea, but said it was a possibility if both countries don’t strike a deal in the near future.
Asia report: Most markets higher as Trump plays down China talks
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Friday, with investors once again keeping an eye on trade talks between the US and China, and brushing off a disappointing session on Wall Street overnight.
China-USA trade talks stumble
China has denied offering to reduce its annual trade surplus with the US by $200bn through increased imports of American products, rebuffing earlier reports in American media.
Europe close: Italian coalition talks, global trade tensions in focus
The main share indices on the Continent finished with across-the-board gains as markets waited on the details of the government coalition deal between Italy's two main anti-establishment parties, the Five Star and the League.
Oil reaches $80 mark for the first time since 2014
A warning from the head of France's Total that it will stop development of a key Iranian gas field has pushed oil prices back above $80 a barrel for the first time since 2014.
Asia report: Markets mixed as US and China begin second round of talks
Markets in Asia finished Thursday’s session mixed, as investors kept watch on the second round of trade talks between the US and China.
Asiamet's BKZ delivers maiden resource estimate
Copper and gold exploration and development firm Asiamet Resources has reacted positively to an initial resource estimate for the BKZ polymetallic deposit in at the KSK project in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Asia report: Most markets fall on fresh North Korea concerns
Most markets in Asia were on the back foot at the end of Tuesday’s sessions, as traders digested fresh uncertainty over North Korea.
FX round-up: Sterling dips, 'bloodbath' in Turkish lira
It was back to square one for Sterling on Tuesday - or nearly - as stronger-than-expected readings on US retail sales and on a key factor sector survey in the States boosted Treasury note yields.
Asia report: Markets lower as Washington sends mixed signals on China
Markets in Asia finished lower on Tuesday, as investors continued to hold their breath over strained US-China relations, while oil prices remained stable.
Mark Mobius 'definitely' interested in North Korean investment opportunities
Veteran emerging markets bull Mark Mobius said on Monday that he would "definitely" be interested in investing in North Korea, calling the opportunity presented by recent talks between the isolated nation and its southern neighbour a "beautiful combination".