Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as Japan enters recession
Markets in Asia were mostly higher on Monday, as investors digested fresh data showing further contraction for Japan’s economy in the March quarter.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors digest China data
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Friday, as investors digested fresh industrial production data from China, and continued to monitor the global situation regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Asia report: Markets close lower as investors fret over economy
Markets were in the red across Asia on Thursday, as investor concern around the economic impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic continued to stew.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid concern over virus resurgence
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors digested reports of fresh resurgences in coronavirus infections in a number of countries that have relaxed their economic and social restrictions.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower as China inflation misses for April
Most markets in Asia finished lower on Tuesday, as investors digested the latest inflation data out of China, which missed market expectations.
Majority of Covid-19 cases with slight symptoms generate immune response, study shows
The majority of people infected with the novel coronavirus generate an effective immune response for the "following months", US researchers believe.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch easing of lockdowns
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, as investors digested the latest developments on the Covid-19 coronavirus front, with a number of jurisdictions lifting some of the social and economic restrictions put in place to combat the pandemic.
Japan approves Gilead Sciences's Remdesivir for use in expedited process
Japanese health authorities have approved Gilead Sciences's Remdesivir anti-viral drug as a treatment for Covid-19.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China exports unexpectedly rise
Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors digested fresh data from China that showed an unexpected rise in exports in April.
Asia report: Most markets higher, Australia retail sales surge
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Wednesday, as investors watched a falling oil price and digested a major boost in retail revenue in Australia.
WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann sues Softbank for abuse of power
Adam Neumann, co-founder and former CEO of WeWork, has accused Japanese firm Softbank for what he alleged was its abuse of power in relation to the termination of an agreement to buy $3bn-worth of the company's stock.
Asia report: Markets finish higher as RBA stands pat on policy
Markets in Asia finished in the green on Tuesday, with many still closed for public holidays, as investors digested fresh economics data out of Hong Kong and a decision by Australia’s central bank to stand pat on policy.
Lockdown could lead to higher public transport fares - IFS
The Covid-19 lockdown and measures to prevent crowding could lead to higher fares for public transport, said the Institute for Fiscal Studies on Monday.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Trump stokes tensions with China
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, as investors watched rising political tensions between Washington and Beijing over China’s initial handling of the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong's economy slumps as Covid-19 deepens recession
Hong Kong’s recession has deepened significantly, after the Covid-19 shutdown compounded last year’s anti-government protests, official figures showed on Monday.
White House to 'turbocharge' plans to remove China from global supply chains - report
Washington is allegedly looking to remove China from global supply chains, it was reported on Monday, in retaliation for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak.
US accuses China of covering up severity of Covid-19 outbreak
America's Department of Homeland Security accused China of downplaying the severity of the Covid-19 outbreak in the Asian giant even as it ramped up imports of medical supplies and tried to mask its purchases.
Asia report: Markets close lower with most off for holiday
The markets that were open finished lower in Asia on Friday, as fresh data showed exports from South Korea plunging at their quickest pace since the global financial crisis.