Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets finish mixed after poor export data from Japan
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, with bourses in China surging, as investors digested worse-than-expected trade data out of Japan.
Norges Bank takes stake in BHP past 5%
Norway's sovereign wealth fund took its stake in Australia's BHP past 5% despite recently airing its reservations about the group's activities in coal.
Chance of success for Covid-19 vaccines 'underappreciated', Goldman says
A vaccine against Covid-19 could be available in the US in late 2020, Goldman Sachs said.
Asia report: Most markets higher as US-China tensions linger
Most markets in Asia closed higher on Friday, with the exception of equities in Japan, as tensions between Washington and Beijing continued to remain at the top of the agenda.
Nissan planning to cut production by almost a third
Nissan is planning to cut vehicle production globally by almost a third, it emerged on Thursday, as the carmaker faced a fall in demand for its products amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Asia report: Markets finish weaker as China GDP beats forecasts
Markets in Asia were weaker across the board on Thursday, with equities in mainland China leading the losses, even after fresh growth data there beat expectations.
Asia report: Stocks mostly higher on Covid vaccine hopes
Stocks in Asia finished mostly higher on Wednesday, with the exception of China, as investors cheered positive news from Moderna Therapeutics around its potential vaccine for Covid-19.
Chinese imports and exports jump past forecasts in June
Chinese foreign trade moved up a gear in June, belying a strong domestic economy and overseas.
Asia report: Markets lower despite better-than-expected China data
Equity markets in Asia closed mostly weaker on Tuesday, as investors digested fresh trade data out of China and continued to monitor the ongoing spread of Covid-19 around the world.
China to impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms deal
China is to impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin after the US government gave the green light to a sale of missile parts to Taiwan.
Google negotiates $4bn investment in Jio Platforms
Alphabet is in talks to invest $4bn in Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Indian Reliance Industries, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.
Asia report: Markets shine despite growing Covid case numbers
Markets in Asia were in the green across the board on Monday, with the Shenzhen bourse in China surging almost 3. 5%, even as investors digested fresh coronavirus numbers from over the weekend.
Week ahead: UK GDP, EU leaders' summit, US earnings in focus
The focus over the coming week will be on reports covering gross domestic product and the labour market in May.
Asia report: Markets close weaker as coronavirus cases climb further
Markets in Asia fell across the board on Friday, as the ballooning Covid-19 pandemic continued to cause consternation among investors.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher after China inflation data
Markets in Asia finished mostly higher on Thursday, as investors digested the latest inflation data out of China, and continued to monitor the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic globally.
Gold hits 2011 highs above $1,800/oz.
Gold prices have broken fresh records, despite a recent rally in equities, amid ongoing concerns about the long-term economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the prospect of rising inflation.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid fresh Covid warnings from the WHO
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as the World Health Organization issued fresh warnings about the global state of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Coca Cola HBC appoints Naya Kalogeraki as COO
Coca-Cola HBC AG named Naya Kalogeraki to the newly-created role at the firm of chief operating officer.
Director dealings: Polymetal director makes share purchase
Polymetal International revealed on Tuesday that non-executive director Italia Boninelli had purchased 1,446 shares in the FTSE 100-listed precious metals mining group.
Ferrexpo Q2 production rises, sales jump
Swiss iron ore company Ferrexpo recorded a jump in second-quarter production and sales on Tuesday, stating that the Covid-19 pandemic had only a minimal impact on the group.