Market Pulse - Asia
Pompeo warns Trump may abandon an imperfect China deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned that President Trump could still walk out of negotiations for a trade deal between China and the United States, even as the two superpowers appear close to a resolution.
Raiffeisen, Dutch lenders caught up in allegations of laundering Russian money
Shares of various European lenders came under selling pressure following allegations that they may have been caught up in or actively participated in helping to launder illicit monies from Russian clients.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China cuts growth rate forecasts
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, although Chinese bourses were in the green even after officials in Beijing cut their growth targets for the world’s second-largest economy.
Director dealings: Kaz Minerals CEO exercises nil-cost options, offloads 242,098 shares
Kaz Minerals chief executive Andrew Southam disposed of 242,098 ordinary shares in the FTSE 250-listed copper company on Monday.
Asia report: Most markets rise as trade deal rumours swirl
Most markets in Asia were higher on Monday, led by a jump in Chinese bourses as the rumour mill pumped out hints that Washington and Beijing were coming closer to a trade deal.
China-US could sign trade deal 'by end of March'
US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could sign a final trade deal by the end of the month, according to reports.
Europe midday: Investors tread carefully despite positive news on US-China trade
Stocks on the Continent are trading on a mixed note, with investors cautiously optimistic as US-China trade talks appear to move into their final phase.
Asia report: Markets recover to end week in style
Markets in Asia were in positive territory as traders closed their last deals for the week, even as fresh data from China confirmed that the country’s manufacturing activity was on the down swing.