Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Most markets weaker, China manufacturing sector expands further
Most markets in Asia closed weaker on Monday, as investors kept watch of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and digested the latest manufacturing data out of China.
Asia report: Most markets higher as China industrial profits surge
Most markets in Asia finished higher on Friday, as investors digested the latest manufacturing data from China, and watched for the latest developments in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors pore through Fed minutes
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Covid-19 pandemic, and digested the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, which were released overnight.
Shell UK narrows gender pay gap in 2020
Royal Dutch Shell’s female employees in Britain earned 18% less on average than their male colleagues in 2020, a pay gap that has narrowed since 2019.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors watch Covid developments
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors continued to weigh the prospect of a vaccine rollout with the short-term economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher on vaccine news, Yellen appointment
Most markets in Asia finished firmer on Tuesday, as investors cheered the latest vaccine news from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford.
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination may be required for travel, says Qantas
International passengers will only be able to travel on Qantas flights if they have been vaccinated against Covid-19, the airline’s chief executive has suggested.
Asia report: Markets rise, airline stocks weaken in Hong Kong
Markets in Asia closed in the green on Monday, although some airline stocks fell as a planned travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore was deferred.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors weigh Covid-19 news
Markets in Asia were in a mixed state at the end of Friday’s session, as investors continued to weigh concern around the short-term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic against recent positive news around potential vaccines for the coronavirus.
Asia report: Markets finish mixed as investors weigh vaccine news
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, with traders balancing optimism around the latest Covid-19 vaccine news with concerns around the short-term economic impacts of the pandemic.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan beats export forecasts
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Wednesday, as Japan posted better-than-expected data on its exports, and investors continued to monitor the Covid-19 situation globally.
Asia report: Markets mixed, airline stocks rise on vaccine news
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, with most airline stocks in the green on the back of newly positive data from another potential Covid-19 vaccine.
OPEC+ considers further action to support oil market in 2021
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies started meetings on Monday to consider new measures to support the oil market in 2021 as the pandemic continues to impact demand and prices.
Intermediate Capital Group reports sharp rise in profits, accelerates fundraisings
Intermediate Capital Group posted a sharp rise in first half profits amid strong demand for its funds and a recovery in portfolio valuations across the period.
Aramco seeks to raise cash via multi-tranche bond deal
Saudi Aramco said on Monday it has hired a group of banks to plan its multi-tranche US dollar-denominated bond deal as it seeks to raise cash.
Liberum stays at 'buy' on Anglo American after Chinese industrial production data
Analysts at Liberum reiterated their 'buy' recommendation and 2,400p target price for shares of Anglo American following the release of "strong" October industrial production data out of China, including for infrastructure.
Trump to end administration by clamping down on China - reports
Outgoing US president Donald Trump will end his administration with a series of hard-line policies against Beijing, it was reported on Monday.
Asia report: Markets close higher as 15 countries sign trade deal
Markets in Asia finished in positive territory on Monday, as investors reacted to the signing of a major new trade deal by 15 countries in the region over the weekend.
Rising Covid-19 positivity rates in US may require restrictions in large-population states
Covid-19 test positivity is increasing rapidly and may necessitate that most large-population states impose more severe restrictions, a top-ranked US economist said.
Trump administration delays TikTok ban
The Trump administration announced overnight that it would delay the enforcement of the ban on TikTok which was due to take effect from Thursday.