Market Pulse - Asia
Qatar sovereign wealth fund takes minority stake in Airtel Africa
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund will take a minority stake in Airtel Africa's mobile money unit.
SEC halts China IPOs seeks to tighten guidance on risk disclosures
America's financial markets' watchdog has halted registrations for Chinese corporates seeking to list on US stock markets.
Asia report: Markets weaker as Hong Kong tech shares fall again
Most equity markets closed lower in Asia on Friday, as technology shares in Hong Kong fell again at the end of a turbulent week for the sector.
Asia report: Markets rise as China regulatory fears ease
Stock markets in Asia bounced from their losses earlier in the week on Thursday, with Hong Kong’s bourse advancing more than 3%, as reports out of China around foreign listing rules helped to quell regulatory fears for the technology sector there.
Asia report: Markets mixed, Hong Kong bourse bounces
Markets in Asia were once again mixed by the close on Wednesday, with stocks in Hong Kong returning to growth after two sessions of large declines.
Rio Tinto says free cash flow nearly quadruples in H1, some analysts unimpressed
Rio Tinto reported blow out first half numbers as the combination of government stimulus and strong demand amid constrained supply triggered a "significant" spike in most commodity prices.
IMF calls for rapid action to increase access to Covid-19 vaccines
The International Monetary Fund's chief economist called on world governments to improve low-and-middle income countries' access to vaccines in order to avoid downside risks.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Chinese tech plays plunge further
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, with Hong Kong’s main index sliding more than 4% for the second session in a row, amid an ongoing sell-off in China-focussed technology plays.
Chinese crackdown on US-listed stocks signals start of 'Cold War', Roach says
Beijing's moves against US-listed Chinese firms may be signalling the start of a 'cold war' between the two countries, a well-considered expert said.
Asia report: Markets mostly weaker as Beijing cracks down on Tencent
Most markets in Asia were in the red on Monday, with technology shares in Hong Kong leading the losses amid ongoing regulatory concerns for the sector in China.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Didi leads Chinese tech plays lower
Stock markets in Asia were mixed as they closed on Friday, with technology plays leading the losses in Greater China, as regulatory concerns reemerged from Beijing.
Asia report: Stocks rise across region, BHP strikes deal with Tesla
Markets in Asia closed in positive territory on Thursday, led by Hong Kong’s bourse, as BHP surged ahead in Sydney on the back of a new deal with Tesla.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan exports beat forecasts
Stock markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as investors reacted to a rebound on Wall Street overnight, and digested fresh economic data out of Japan and Australia.
China Evergrande Group tumbles as Beijing tightens oversight of sector
Shares of China's second-largest property developer by sales tumbled again on Tuesday after reports of an asset freeze.
Asia report: Region joins global rout, China holds interest rates
Most markets in Asia joined the global march downwards on Tuesday, as China’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rates on hold, as expected.
Canaccord starts Central Asian Metals at 'buy', expects big excess cash generation
Analysts at Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage of Central Asia Metals at 'buy', pointing out to clients the long life of the miner's main assets, los cash costs and consistent output.
Asia report: Markets close lower as oil prices slide
Markets were lower across the board in Asia on Monday, as oil prices slid on the back of a fresh deal being reached between OPEC and its oil-producing allies.
Chinese cyber-watchdog conducts on-site investigation at Didi's offices
China's cybersecurity watchdog conducted an investigation of ride-hailing services app Didi's premises, sending the company's shares sharply lower before the start of trading in New York.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Bank of Japan cuts GDP forecast
Equity markets were mixed as they closed in the Asia-Pacific region on Friday, as the Bank of Japan stood pat on its monetary policy.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid slew of data from China
Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Thursday, as investors pored through the latest economic data out of China, as well as Australian employment statistics.