Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Stocks rise despite manufacturing disappointment
Most stock markets in Asia were in the green on Wednesday, even after Chinese factory activity data for November fell short of expectations.
Asia report: Stocks rebound as new Covid cases fall in China
Stock markets rebounded in the Asia-Pacific region on Tuesday, as health authorities in China reported a rise in vaccination rates among elderly, after fresh outbreaks of Covid-19 and the rare sight of civil unrest in mainland China spooked investors on Monday.
China to strengthen vaccinations among population over 80 years of age
Chinese authorities moved overnight to boost vaccination rates among the country's elderly in a move meant to pave the way for the eventual reopening of the country, boosting investor sentiment globally.
Asia report: Stocks fall amid China unrest, oil price drop
Stocks in Hong Kong led a negative day in Asia on Monday, as civil unrest in mainland China over Beijing’s controversial zero-Covid policy undermined sentiment.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut production as chip shortage continues
Ongoing supply chain issues are seeing Jaguar Land Rover cut its UK production, it emerged on Friday, for at least three months.
Asia report: Most markets close lower, Tokyo inflation hastens
Most markets in Asia closed lower on Friday, as stocks struggled for direction on a globally-quiet day given Wall Street was closed for the Thanksgiving holiday overnight.
Asia report: Most markets rise on back of Fed minutes
Most stock markets in Asia finished in the green on Thursday, as investors digested signals from the US Federal Reserve that it could soon be slowing its pace of tightening.
Chinese State Council urges lenders to make use of reductions in reserve ratios
Beijing instructed lenders to increase their financial support in order to stabilise the economy and consolidate the foundations for future growth.
Pershing Square takes out bet against Hong Kong dollar
US hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management took out a bet on the Hong Kong dollar, arguing that its peg to the Greenback had outlived its usefulness.
EU fails to agree on Russian oil price cap, talks set to continue
European Union ambassadors failed to agree on the exact level of a proposed price cap on exports of Russian crude oil overnight.
RBNZ delivers biggest ever rate hike in another hawkish decision
New Zealand’s benchmark stock index was in the red on Wednesday, after the country’s central bank delivered its biggest-ever rise in interest rates as it tightened policy for the eighth consecutive time.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as RBNZ delivers biggest-ever rate hike
Stock markets were mixed in the Asia-Pacific region on Wednesday, after New Zealand’s central bank delivered the biggest interest rate hike in its history.
US and EU set to announce price cap for Russian oil on Wednesday
Washington and its allies were set to announce the level of the price cap for exports of Russian crude oil on Wednesday.
Gazprom says it may curb gas flows through Ukraine, alleges Kyiv taking supplies
Gazprom announced that flows of natural gas through the last remaining pipeline to Western Europe.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as China concerns still weigh
Stocks were mixed by the close in Asia on Tuesday, with Hong Kong leading the losses as concerns over a new rise in Covid-19 infections in China dragged on sentiment.
Asia report: Stocks weaker amid fresh Covid fears in China
Stock markets were mostly lower across the Asia-Pacific region on Monday, as concerns over another re-emergence of Covid-19 in China weighed on sentiment.
Jaguar Land Rover sets its sights on laid off tech workers
Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has set its sights on out-of-work British tech workers as the company looks for assistance as it gears up to develop electric car technology.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as core inflation jumps in Japan
Stocks were mixed on the last trading day of the week in Asia, as fresh data showed core inflation reaching its highest level in 40 years in Japan.
Asia report: Stocks fall as Japan trade deficit tops forecasts
Stocks were mostly red in Asia on Thursday after Japan posted a bigger-than-expected trade deficit, with technology shares weaker in Hong Kong.
Asia report: Stocks weaker, house prices fall faster in China
Stock markets in Asia were mostly weaker at the end of trading on Wednesday, on the second day of the G20 meeting of 19 of the world’s biggest economies and the European Union in Indonesia.