Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets muted as investors cautious over midterm results
Asian markets were mixed but largely muted on Wednesday as investors fear political gridlock in Washington and what that might mean for America's attitude towards trade.
Russia and Saudi discuss cutting oil output in 2019
Russia and Saudi Arabia are discussing reducing their levels of oil output.
Asia report: US midterms and China-US relations subdue market rise
Most Asian markets crept upwards in Tuesday trading but gains were limited as investors exercised caution ahead of US midterm elections and attempts from Beijing to pursue trade talks with Washington.
Xi stresses China's commitment to free trade
Xi Jinping stressed China’s commitment to free trade and attacked the “law of the jungle” approach that he claimed the Trump administration is taking.
Commodities: Natural gas futures surge ahead of cold snap
Commodity prices advanced at the start of the week, with natural gas prices in the States pacing on the back of what analysts said was a lack of inventories ahead of the arrival of a 'cold snap'.
Global investor confidence continues to cool in November, Sentix says
A gauge of global investor sentiment fell further in November, with confidence weakening in both the Eurozone and the US.
Asia report: Stocks drop as uncertainty strikes investors
After a strong showing last week, Asian markets fell on Monday following weak Chinese data and with investor confidence wavering over the week's US midterm election.
US to reimpose sanctions on Iran, eight countries exempted
The US administration will reimpose the sanctions on Iran which had been lifted in the wake of the 2015 nuclear deal starting from Monday.
Hopes rise of China-US trade deal, lifting global stock markets
President Donald Trump reacted positively after a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and had reportedly asked officials to sketch up a new trade deal.
Trade talks between Trump and Xi at G20 in Buenos Aires are on
America's President and his Chinese counterpart have confirmed that they will meet on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 31 November-1 December.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as China data beats forecasts
Markets in Asia finished mainly higher after their first session for November, with China stocks seeing a boost after better-than-expected economic data.