Market Pulse - Asia
IMF slashes 2019-20 global GDP growth forecasts
The trajectory for global economic growth has shifted lower, according to the world's watchdog for financial stability.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid fresh caution over trade
Markets in Asia were mixed on Tuesday, as investors exercised caution amid concerns that the apparent partial trade agreement between the US and China, which saw stocks rally on Monday, could be in jeopardy.
Commodities: Trader caution on US-China trade and weak Chinese import data drag
Commodities gave back some of the prior Friday's gains with traders cautious as analysts pointed out that things could still change for the worse over the next three to five weeks as US and China tried to put their mini-trade deal into writing.
Hunter Biden to step down from Chinese company's board
Hunter Biden is set to resign from a board of a Chinese-backed private equity company and announced that he would forgo all work with foreign enterprises if his father Joe Biden was elected president in 2020.
US lawmakers mull legislation in support of Hong Kong demonstrators
US lawmakers are this week set to vote on three bills that would support pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong, as protests in the city intensify.
Berenberg raises Hochschild Mining to 'hold' following foray into rare earths
Analysts Berenberg upped their rating on British precious metals firm Hochschild Mining from 'sell' to 'hold' on Monday, stating the group's rare earths move was "a bit left-field", but "not a complete surprise".
Asia report: Markets rise on premature trade optimism
Markets in Asia were in the green on Monday, with sentiment on the up as investors digested the latest developments on the US-China trade front.
SoftBank reportedly prepares package to save WeWork
SoftBank is reportedly preparing a bid that would save We Co, the parent company of the struggling startup WeWork, just weeks ahead of its potential collapse.
US and China reach partial trade agreement
Negotiators for the US and China appeared to make some headway in their trade talks on Friday, agreeing on the outlines of a preliminary deal that addressed some of Washington's grievances.
Week ahead: Brexit and US-China trade in focus
The focus over the coming week will continue to be firmly on Brexit, even as investors digest the outcome of the ongoing US-China trade talks.
Jefferies upgrades Rio Tinto to 'buy', praises strong cash flows
Analysts at Jefferies upgraded mining giant Rio Tinto to 'buy' on Friday, stating the group's strong free-cash-flow through the cycle should lead to a supportive dividend in weak markets and leverage to the upside in stronger markets, which in turn should provide a floor for the shares.
Hyundai and Kia motors settle US engine lawsuit
Hyundai Motor America and affiliate Kia Motors America agreed to pay $760. 0m to settle a class action lawsuit with the owners of vehicles that were equipped with Theta II gasoline direct injection engines.
Renault board ousts Thierry Bollore as CEO
The board of directors of carmaker Renault has ousted Thierry Bollore as CEO and named Clotilde Delbos as interim chief executive.
Asia report: Markets turn higher amid US-China talks
Markets in Asia finished higher on Friday, as optimism around the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China grew.
Berenberg raises price target on Polymetal following visits to Russian sites
Analysts at Berenberg upped their price target on precious metals group Polymetal to 1,160p from 1,070p on Thursday, telling clients that visits to the company's Albazino and Amursk sites in Russia had confirmed its investment case.
No-deal Brexit could put Nissan's European branch at risk
Nissan said on Thursday that a no-deal Brexit leading to the imposition of WTO tariffs on exports could put its entire European arm at risk.
Asia report: Most markets rise ahead of high-level trade talks
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Thursday, with investors holding their collective breath ahead of high-level trade negotiations between the US and China, set to begin later in the global day.
FX round-up: Volatility spikes as traders sift through Brexit headlines
Thursday proved to be a volatile session for sterling traders, despite the generally 'risk-on' backdrop in financial markets globally following reports that Beijing was still open to a limited trade deal.
Commodities: Oil futures relinquish gains ahead of trade talks, but gold wanted
Commodity prices were little changed come Thursday afternoon as traders waited on the result of the 13th round of US-China trade talks scheduled for over the next two days.
Turkish forces march into Northern Syria after US withdrawal
Turkish troops have launched an offensive into Northern Syria just days after US President Donald Trump controversially announced the withdrawal of some US troops from the area.