Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Aussie stocks jump as yen languishes
Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Thursday, in a day of contrasts across the region.
Yen reaches weakest levels in 34 years
The Japanese yen plunged to its weakest level against the US dollar in about 34 years on Wednesday.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China's industrial profits rise
Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed outcomes on Wednesday, as investors weighed in on recent economic data from China and Australia and reacted to significant currency movements.
Asia report: Stocks mixed on fresh Japan producer inflation data
Asia-Pacific markets closed with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors assessed a range of economic data.
Asia report: Most markets fall on fresh inflation concerns
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly weaker by Monday's close as investors reacted to fresh inflation data from the region.
Asia report: Japan markets rise on mixed day for region
Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region closed on a mixed note on Friday, as Japan's Nikkei 225 briefly surged past the 41,000 mark before giving up some gains by the close.
Asia report: Stocks rise after Fed decision, wave of regional data
Asia-Pacific markets finished with a generally positive performance on Thursday, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve's latest policy stance.
Asia report: Markets mixed as PBoC maintains loan prime rates
Asia-Pacific markets finished Wednesday's trading session with a mixed performance, as investors continued to digest the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) recent policy adjustment and looked ahead to the upcoming decision from the US Federal Reserve.
Asia report: Markets mixed as BoJ hikes rates, abandons YCC
Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as investors reacted to a policy shift from the Bank of Japan, which raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
Asia report: Markets rise on back of robust China data
Japan's benchmark index spearheaded robust gains across the Asia-Pacific markets on Monday, bolstered by positive economic indicators and anticipation ahead of key central bank meetings.
Asia report: Most markets fall after US inflation report
Asia-Pacific markets finished in a mixed but largely negative state on Friday, largely influenced by the surprising surge in producer prices in the United States overnight.
Asia report: Stocks finished mixed as Wall Street rally ends
Asia-Pacific stock markets finished with a mixed performance Thursday, as initial enthusiasm from Wall Street's technology-driven rally faded.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as investors digest US inflation
Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Wednesday, after a surge on Wall Street overnight was spurred by US inflation data that closely aligned with expectations.
Asia report: Hong Kong leads gains on mixed day for region
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index led gains on a mixed day in the Asia-Pacific region on Tuesday, extending its winning streak for the third consecutive day.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as Japan avoids technical recession
Equity markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw a mixed performance on Monday, with Japan leading losses as investors weighed in on various economic indicators across the region. Stocks in Tokyo faced a downturn despite the country narrowly avoiding a technical recession.
Asia report: Stocks rise after Powell's rate cut comments
Asia-Pacific markets were in the green across the board on Friday, following remarks from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell overnight, indicating that interest rate cuts could be on the horizon pending supportive inflation signals.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China trade data beats forecasts
Stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region closed with a mixed performance on Thursday, with Japan's benchmark pulling back from recent record highs.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as Aussie economy grows modestly
Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed close on Wednesday, with most bourses managing gains by the end of the day, as Hong Kong led the risers.
China sets 2024 GDP growth target at 5pc
China revealed its growth target for 2024 overnight on Tuesday, aiming for a GDP rise of “around 5%”, as per the Government Work Report released during the annual National People’s Congress.
Asia report: Stocks mixed as China lays out 2024 growth plans
Asia-Pacific equity markets closed in a mixed state on Tuesday, with a varied performance across the region.