Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Evergrande concerns drag on Hang Seng
The stock markets that were trading in Asia on Monday were in the red as they closed, with Hong Kong’s bourse leading the losses as Evergrande shares plunged.
China's economic recovery falters as Covid cases rise
China’s economic recovery continued to falter in August, official data showed on Wednesday, as rising Covid rates and fresh lockdowns weighed heavily.
Barclays downgrades European miners to 'neutral' on China steel output cuts
Analysts at Barclays downgraded their stance for European miners to 'neutral' given China's "rapid" steel production cuts and the likelihood that they might extend into 2022 and beyond in order to limit industry emissions.
Asia report: Markets positive as Chinese gaming plays rebound
Markets in Asia were in the green after the last session of the week on Friday as China-focussed video gaming plays rebounded.
Asia report: Stocks fall as producer prices surge in China
Most Asia-Pacific equity markets were on the back foot as they closed on Thursday, with the Chinese technology sector in the red amid fresh regulatory pressure from Beijing.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan economic growth beats forecasts
Markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Wednesday, as fresh data on Japan’s economy showed it growing by more than expected in the June quarter.
Asia report: Most markets rise as China trade data surprises
Most markets in Asia were in positive territory on Tuesday, as fresh export data from China for August surprised to the upside.
SoftBank to take chunk of Deutsche Telekom through share swap
Japan-based technology and communications behemoth SoftBank Group has entered into a strategic partnership and equity share swap agreement with Deutsche Telekom, under which SoftBank’s more-than-300 portfolio companies would gain access to an additional 240 million Deutsche Telekom customers across Europe and the United States.
Aluminium prices at more than decade-high after Guinea Conakry military coup
Aluminium prices hit a more than decade-high after a military coup at the weekend in Guinea Conakry, the world's top supplier of bauxite.
Asia report: Nikkei rises further after Japan PM Suga resigns
Stock markets were in positive territory after Monday’s session in Asia, with Tokyo’s main board jumping almost 2%, adding on to the gains it recorded on Friday.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China's regulatory rampage 'peaks'
Equity markets closed in a mixed state across the Asia-Pacific region on Thursday, amid fresh regulatory fears for the technology sector in China, while Australia recorded a higher-than-anticipated trade surplus for July.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China manufacturing contracts
Stocks were in a mixed state at the end of Wednesday in Asia, as investors digested data showing a contraction in manufacturing activity in China in August.