Market Pulse - Asia
Khashoggi's body parts found after Erdogan claims death was planned murder
Body parts belonging to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have been found hours after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in an address to parliament on Tuesday rejected Saudi claims that his death was a tragic accident and accused Saudi of pre-planning a "ferocious murder".
US Navy sails Taiwan Strait in midst of China tensions
Two US Navy warships sailed through the Strait of Taiwan on Monday in a move intended to signal the right of US ships to travel across international waters.
Dyson picks Singapore to host new electric car factory
UK-based electronics company Dyson has chosen to manufacture its new electric car in Singapore, a decision which the company said has nothing to do with Brexit.
Saudi has no intention of repeating 1973 oil embargo, Al-Falih says
Crude oil futures slipped after Saudi oil minister, Khalid al Falih, said his country had no intention of repeating the 1973 oil embargo.
Asia report: Most markets higher as China surges, Aussie PM hangs by thread
Stocks in Asia finished mostly higher on Monday, led higher by mainland China, which surged amid regulatory promises to support that country’s share market.
Russia courting Exxon with new projects while US sanctions loom
The Russian government and Exxon Mobil have begun discussions over new oil and gas projects according to reports on Friday, potentially complicating future US sanctions against the Kremlin.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China GDP misses forecasts
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Friday, with investors sifting through fresh data that included a below-forecasts GDP reading out of China.
China growth slows as policy changes yet to gain traction
China's economy grew at its slowest rate since the financial crisis, as Beijing's policy loosening has yet to stop the deceleration of investment, consumption and industrial production.
Russian rouble steady despite hawkish Fed minutes
Russia's rouble was recovering from earlier weakness triggered by what analysts labeled a 'hawkish' set of US central bank meeting minutes.
Asia report: Most markets lower after Fed minutes release
Markets in Asia finished mostly lower on Thursday, as investors spent much of the session digesting the latest Federal Reserve minutes out of the US overnight, which flagged further rate hikes in the land of the free.
Bonds: US Treasuries slip following latest Fed minutes
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
US Commerce Secretary says China trade talks are on 'hiatus'
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross claimed that trade talks with China had been put on pause on Wednesday, but denied that the two parties had reached an impasse.
Director dealings: Evraz chairman lowers stake
Evraz chairman Alexander Abramov sold 1. 66m ordinary shares in the FTSE 100-listed outfit on Wednesday.
FX round-up: Sterling slips against backdrop of EU summit, Turkish lira extends rally
Sterling was lower on Wednesday as markets waited on possible headlines out of the European Union's leaders summit in Brussels, although in theory little was expected in terms of fresh progress.
Asia report: Markets strengthen on back of Wall Street gains
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Wednesday, after a strong session on Wall Street overnight amid some stellar results from companies stateside.
China September CPI, factory gate prices reflect slower growth
The latest readings on inflation in China at both the consumer and factory gate level were pointing to slower economic growth ahead, economists said.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid China inflation data, Saudi Arabia concerns
Markets in Asia ended their sessions in a mixed state on Tuesday, as geopolitical tensions around Saudi Arabia continued to tighten, and following a weak close on Wall Street overnight.
Europe open: Stocks edge higher, but analysts cautious
Stocks have started the session higher, helped by a rally in Italian government debt markets, although analysts were still quite cautious.
Commodities: Natural gas jumps, Saudi unlikely to weaponise oil
Commodities were on a roll at the start of the week with natural gas pacing gains amid analyst chatter around expected continued strong demand for liquid natural gas in Asia over the coming winter, led by China, albeit followed by a drop.
Asia report: Markets drop as Saudi tension and trade war worries spook investors
Returning to face a new week after the last one saw the region’s indices face deep declines, Asian markets dropped again on Monday as they failed to follow Wall Street’s Friday recovery.