Market Pulse - Asia
Scientists to begin human trials of cancer vaccine using AstraZeneca technology
Researchers in the UK and Germany will begin human trials for a therapeutic cancer vaccine "shortly" that uses the same technology as AstraZeneca's Covid-19 shot.
JP Morgan sees stocks climbing 'wall of worry'
Equity strategists at JP Morgan remained positive on the future direction of stock markets, telling clients that they were set to continue climbing the proverbial 'wall of worry'.
US and Chinese presidents hold first direct contact since February
The US and Chinese presidents held their first direct conversations since February overnight on Thursday.
Curevac downsizes manufacturing for Covid-19 jab amid reduced demand
CureVac has downsized its capacity for manufacturing its first generation Covid-19 vaccine due to what it said was the lower-than-expected peak demand for the shot and due to the decreased need thanks to ongoing vaccinations globally.
Asia close: Chinese stocks drop on Covid outbreak, Nikkei hits over 31-year high
Asia Pacific stocks finished on a mixed note on Tuesday with a small outbreak of Covid-19 in China's Fujian province dragging on that country's stock markets even as Japan's Nikkei-225 hit a more than 31-year high.
Tullow Oil back in the black in H1, boosts free cash flow and cuts debt
Tullow Oil moved back into the black, boosted its free cash flow and significantly cut debt during the front half of its financial year.
Asia close: Macau casino stocks hammered, but investors shrug off weak China data
Shares in the Asia Pacific region were for the most part only a bit lower overnight, despite the release of weaker-than-expected activity data in the People's Republic of China, but Hong Kong-listed casino shares were hammered.
Asia close: Geopolitical headlines dampen sentiment, China real estate and HK casino operators in focus
Stocks in Asia Pacific failed to catch a bid despite the bounce put in by Wall Street overnight.
Beijing proposes investment in ride-hailing giant Didi
Beijing has proposed an investment that would see it take control of Didi Global, China's largest ride-hailing firm.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as Evergrande stays silent on interest
Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Monday, as an affiliate of embattled property giant China Evergrande warned investors in Hong Kong that it was facing a cash crisis.
Asia report: Stocks weaker, Evergrande surges on bank stake sale
Stock markets in Asia were mainly in the red at the close on Wednesday, although embattled property development giant China Evergrande rocketed in Hong Kong after it said it was selling a $1. 5bn investment.
Asia report: Markets mixed as economists trim China growth forecasts
Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Tuesday, as oil prices crossed the $80-a-barrel threshold, with economists taking the secateurs to their growth forecasts for China.
Asia report: Markets mixed as another Evergrande debt deadline passes
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, after data showed factory activity in China unexpectedly contracting in September.
Evergrande unlikely to pose significant risk outside of China, SEI says
The fallout from Chinese real estate group Evergrande's woes may be more limited than some fear, a top wealth manager said.
China PMIs yield mixed readings in September
A batch of key surveys for Chinese economic activity in September yielded mixed readings, although economists said that overall they appeared to indicate that further weakness may lie ahead.
Push for 'net zero' emissions could have significant impact on inflation, Capital Economics says
The global push towards "net-zero" emissions could have significant implications for the inflation outlook depending on how quickly those changes are implemented, economists said.
Asia report: Stocks mostly lower after Evergrande bond falls due
Most markets in Asia were lower on Friday, with Japan’s bourses a stark exception, as jitters around property giant China Evergrande continued.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors hold breath over Evergrande bond
Markets in Asia were in a mixed state at the close on Thursday, as investors continued to monitor developments around embattled property development giant China Evergrande.
Asia report: Stocks mixed with Japan, China monetary policy held steady
Stocks closed in a mixed state in the Asia-Pacific region on Wednesday, as markets in China returned from an extended long weekend.
Asia report: Markets mixed, HK property sector partially recovers
Markets in Asia were mixed on Tuesday, with Japan leading the losses as it returned from a long weekend, and bourses in mainland China and Korea remaining closed.