Market Pulse - Asia
China car sales fall for the first time this century
Chinese car sales have dropped for the first time since 1990 as an economic slowdown and the ongoing trade war with the US take their toll.
Asia report: Most markets lower as China data disappoints
Markets in Asia were mostly lower on Monday, as investors reacted to a fresh release of disappointing data from China.
Euro area industrial production falls short in November, risks seen
Euro area industrial production shrank more quickly than expected in November, amid sharp declines in the output of capital and durable consumer goods.
China's trade surplus surges in December amid weak imports
Both exports and imports from Asia's largest economy slowed much more rapidly than anticipated at the end of 2018, amid softer growth around the world and as the tariffs imposed by Washington took an increasing toll.
Commodities: Relief rally in oil pauses despite risk of further sanctions on Ayatollahs
A rally in global energy prices paused at the end of the week as investors took stock of recent market developments.
Huawei employee arrested in Poland on spying charges
A Huawei employee was arrested on Tuesday by Polish counterintelligence agents over alleged spying activities, according to Poland’s TVP.
BofA-ML sees Brent at $70 in 2019, but says global recession could result in $35
There are risks, but analysts at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch on Friday reiterated their forecast for an average price of Brent crude oil in 2019 of $70 a barrel, pointing to a combination of potentially supportive factors, including a weaker US dollar, and the then current 'bearish' investor set-up.
Asia report: Markets finish higher as sentiment remains buoyant
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Friday, after a solid finish on Wall Street overnight boosted investor sentiment across the Pacific in the last session of the week.
Bonds: Investors mulling possible Norway-plus Brexit, keeping close eye on Fedspeak
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as China data disappoints
Markets in Asia were mostly in the red as they closed on Thursday, after Chinese inflation data disappointed analysts, and investors reacted to the end of three days of trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington.
China December CPI and factory gate prices undershoot forecasts
The cost of living in the People's Republic of China fell more quickly than anticipated last month as energy prices fell back, alongside a more broad-based drop in factory gate inflation which analysts said was "consistent" with other evidence of softer demand.
China reveals progress in talks with US
China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday that trade talks with the US had progressed positively over issues such as forced technology transfers and intellectual property rights.
US oil product stockpiles jump last week, DoE says
US crude oil inventories fell by less than analysts had expected last week, helped by a big rise in net imports, even as product stockpiles jumped, a "clear" sign of receding demand, analysts said.
Asia report: Markets rise on back of US-China talks
Markets in Asia finished in positive territory on Wednesday, with sentiment remaining higher as trade talks between Washington and Beijing came to a close in the Chinese capital.
Apple to cut iPhone production by 10% this quarter
Apple is reportedly set to trim production of its new iPhones by 10% over the March quarter, the Nikkei Asian Review said on Wednesday.
US-China trade talks went 'just fine', statement expected soon
The US and China successfully wrapped-up their first round of trade talks on Wednesday.
Grand Vision Media inks big deal with China's Dadi Cinema Group
Grand Vision Media Holdings announced a contract with Dadi Cinema Group in China on Wednesday, under which it would install its 3D panels in 22 new cinema locations in the Dadi network, with installation work beginning immediately.
FX round-up: Sterling sees profit-taking as investors wait for Trump speech, Commons vote
Sterling was on the back foot on Tuesday, as traders took profits following recent weakness in the US dollar, ahead of an eagerly awaited speech from the US President and a potentially key vote in Parliament on the Prime Minister's Brexit plans.
Commodities: Brent extends gains, China reports rise in official gold holdings
Commodity prices continued to advance on Tuesday amid generally 'risk-on' trading, although traders were carefully scanning the headlines out of the second round of US-China trade talks in Beijing.
US and China narrow differences on trade, reports say
American and Chinese negotiators have reportedly made progress in talks, including on purchases of US goods and services, but the two sides are still not ready to finalise a deal.