Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets mixed in quiet New Year's Eve trading
Markets in Asia finished mixed amid quiet trading on the last day of 2019, as some markets closed early for the holiday while others were closed completely.
Carlos Ghosn escapes 'Japanese injustice', seeks refuge in Lebanon
Carlos Ghosn has fled Japan ahead of his trial on charges of financial misconduct during his period as renault-Nissan chairman and is seeking refuge in Lebanon.
Chinese factory sector growth steady in December, official PMI shows
China's manufacturing sector continued to expand at a steady pace at the end of 2019 with a gauge linked to new export orders revealing the first signs of growth since mid-2018.
US foreign trade deficit in goods drops sharply in November
America's shortfall in trade on goods with the rest of the world shrank significantly last month.
Asia report: Markets finish mixed ahead of New Year's Eve
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Monday, which was the last full trading session for a number of major bourses in the region.
Beijing will honour trade commitments, Chinese ambassador to US says
A top Chinese diplomat said Beijing would honour its commitments under the phase one trade deal that was soon to be signed between Beijing and Washington, even as he criticised talk of a new Cold War as "very irresponsible".
Russia to broach gradual exit from output curbs in 2020, Novak says
Russia will discuss the need for an exit from current oil output curbs during the coming year, the country's energy minister said in an interview.
Chaarat Gold reaches stabilisation agreement with Kyrgyz government
Gold miner Chaarat has concluded a stabilisation agreement with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding its Tulkubash and Kyzyltash projects.
Asia report: Markets mixed as US and China translate trade deal
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Friday, as investors in some countries returned from the Christmas holiday, and after a fresh round of record highs on Wall Street overnight.
Asia report: Markets mixed as boards close early for Christmas
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Tuesday, with Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand bourses all closing truncated sessions for Christmas Eve.
Asia report: China markets fall despite positive trade news
Markets in Asia closed flat to lower on Monday, as stocks in China tumbled even after weekend developments that boosted optimism on the trade front.
China expands list of products with reduced tariffs
Economic authorities in China unveiled tariff cuts at the start of the week in a bid to bolster domestic demand and further open up its economy.
China praises Macau and says won't allow foreign forces to act in HK
President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China would never allow foreign forces to interfere with its special regions of Hong Kong and Macau, praising the latter for its patriotism.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid focus on trade news
Markets in Asia were mixed as they closed on Friday, after trade news boosted sentiment and led to another record close on Wall Street overnight.
Asia report: Markets finish weaker as BoJ stands pat on policy
Most markets in Asia were flat or in the red as they closed on Thursday, as investors digested the latest decision from the Bank of Japan, which held its policy steady.
China and Russia suggest lifting UN sanctions on N.Korea
China and Russia proposed late on Monday that the UN Security Council lift some of its sanctions on North Korea, risking heightened tensions with Washington, a draft seen by Reuters on Tuesday revealed.
Asia report: Most markets lower as Brexit risks weigh
Most markets in Asia finished in the red on Wednesday, as investors in the region turned their attention to Europe, where the threat of a no-deal Brexit was once again rearing its ugly head.
Hong Kong suffers $5bn of capital outflows due to protests, BoE says
Hong Kong has seen as much as $5bn of capital flee from the Asian financial hub since April in the wake of recent political unrest and the ongoing protests, said the Bank of England on Tuesday.
Asia report: Markets finish higher as sentiment remains buoyant
Most markets in Asia were higher as they closed on Tuesday, led by bourses in mainland China, as sentiment remained high following the news at the weekend that the US and China had reached a first phase trade deal.
US telecoms rebuff Trump's latest anti-Huawei plans
US technology companies have rebuffed a Trump administration plan that would require US firms to stop sourcing supplies from some Chinese firms despite the risk that they might fall afoul of competition laws.