Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Most markets lower as China factory output shrinks
Most markets in Asia were in the red as they closed on Thursday, with oil prices on the back foot amid American plans for another release from its petroleum reserves.
Asia report: Stocks mostly higher as oil prices rise again
Stock markets were mostly higher in Asia at the end of Wednesday, although Evergrande’s electric car division was in focus as it fell almost 11% after returning to trading.
Asia report: Stocks mostly higher as yen nears six-year lows
Most stock markets closed higher in Asia on Tuesday, although Chinese property plays were in the red, with the yen in particular focus as it slid against the dollar to trade near a six-year low.
Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices fall back
Markets closed in a mixed state in Asia on Monday, with Chinese tech plays once again in focus, as oil prices fell back.
Asia report: Chinese tech shares end wild week in the red
Stock markets were mixed at the end of trading in Asia on Friday, with Chinese technology plays once again in focus, ending a rollercoaster week in the red.
Asia report: Tencent tumbles on slowest revenue growth ever
Equity markets were mixed at the close in Asia on Thursday, with Chinese technology shares once again in focus after Tencent reported disappointing revenue growth.
Asia report: Tech shares lead gains in Japan, Hong Kong
Stocks were mostly higher in the Asia-Pacific region on Wednesday, with technology shares leading the gains in Japan and Hong Kong.
Two EU officials tell CNBC an immediate Russian oil embargo is unlikely
It's unlikely that Brussels will impose an immediate embargo on Russian oil, European Union officials said.
Asia report: Alibaba leads Hang Seng as regional bourses rise
Markets were mostly higher at the end of Tuesday’s session in Asia, with Hong Kong’s bourse leading the gains, underpinned by tech heavyweight Alibaba.
EU may discuss ban on Russian oil imports on Thursday
Foreign ministers from European Union member countries were set to discuss a ban on Russian oil imports when they met on 24 March.
China Eastern flight crashes en route to Guangzhou
A China Eastern Airlines passenger plane with 132 people on board has crashed near the city of Wuzhou, according to state media.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as oil prices rise again
Stocks closed in a mixed state in Asia on Monday, as investors monitored developments in Ukraine and kept an eye on rising oil prices.
Asia report: Markets mostly higher as BoJ holds rates steady
Stocks closed mostly higher in Asia on Friday, with the exception of Hong Kong’s benchmark index, which gave back some of its enormous gains from earlier in the week.
Asia report: Hong Kong leads region higher after Fed hike
Stocks put in another solid performance in Asia on Thursday, with Hong Kong’s main board rocketing 7%, after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates overnight as expected.
Asia report: Hang Seng has best day since 2008 as stocks rebound
Stock markets finished in positive territory in Asia on Wednesday, with Hong Kong’s benchmark index having its best day in over 13 years as it rebounded from heavy losses in the previous session.
Asia report: Hang Seng hits six-year low as Chinese shares tumble
Markets closed in a mixed state in Asia on Tuesday, with Hong Kong’s benchmark board reaching its lowest level in more than six years, as oil prices continued to slide back from recent spikes.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China responds to fresh Covid outbreak
Stock markets in Asia closed in a mixed state on Monday, with Hong Kong’s main index leading the losses, as investors kept an eye on a fresh Covid-19 outbreak in China while also monitoring developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
BATS announces exit from Russia, calls on governments to help find peace in Ukraine
British American Tobacco called on all leaders and governments to find a peaceful and sustainable resolution of the conflict, even as it announced its exit from Russia.
Oil price shocks usually do not derail economies, Berenberg says
Oil price shocks historically have not derailed economies but in the case of Europe, this time the outcome will likely hinge on whether or not the European Union joins Washington's embargo on Russian oil, Berenberg said.
Asia report: Tech shares lead stocks weaker
Most markets in the Asia-Pacific region were on the back foot at the close on Friday, giving back some of Thursday’s gains amid warnings that high inflation was set to linger.