Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Most markets fall as Korean industrial output contracts
Asia-Pacific markets mostly edged lower on Friday, with South Korea leading the declines as its industrial production contracted for a second consecutive month in October.
Argent BioPharma to delist from London Stock Exchange
Drug discovery company Argent BioPharma announced its intention to delist its ordinary shares from the London Stock Exchange on Friday.
Asia report: Markets mixed after suprise Korea rate cut
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region saw a mixed performance on Thursday as investors weighed South Korea's unexpected interest rate cut and a subdued session on Wall Street.
Asia report: Markets mixed as RBNZ cuts rates, China industrial profits fall
Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed performance on Wednesday, reflecting investor caution after New Zealand’s central bank cut interest rates, China reported a decline in October industrial profits, and Australia released lower-than-expected inflation figures for the month.
RBNZ lowers interest rate, tempers expectations for future cuts
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered its official cash rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 4. 25% on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive half-point cut.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Trump starts talking tariffs
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Tuesday, diverging from the record-setting highs seen on Wall Street overnight.
Asia report: Most markets rise, PBoC holds medium-term lending rate
Asia-Pacific markets kicked off the week with mostly positive momentum, as investors positioned themselves ahead of a flurry of economic data releases.
Asia report: Most markets rise, but Chinese stocks sink
Asia-Pacific markets saw mostly positive movement on Friday, buoyed by Wall Street's overnight gains, although Chinese equities faced significant losses.
Asia report: Markets mostly lower with Nvidia, Adani in focus
Asia-Pacific markets broadly declined on Thursday as investors digested mixed signals from Nvidia’s earnings and regional developments.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan exports beat forecasts
Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed performances on Wednesday as investors digested China’s decision to maintain its benchmark lending rates and Japan’s stronger-than-expected trade data.
Asia report: Markets rise after Wall Street tech rally
Asia-Pacific markets posted gains on Tuesday as investors evaluated comments from Chinese policymakers at an investment summit in Hong Kong.
Shein planning £50bn London listing early next year - reports
Singapore-domiciled Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is preparing for a highly anticipated initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in early 2025, it was reported on Monday, targeting a valuation of £50bn.
Asia report: Markets mixed ahead of key regional data
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region posted mixed performances on Monday as investors braced for a week of critical economic data.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Trump rally fades
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region closed in a mixed state on Friday, after a weak session on Wall Street overnight as investors digested signals from the US Federal Reserve.
Asia report: Most markets fall after US inflation report
Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Thursday following a US inflation report overnight that reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December.
BioNTech to acquire China's Biotheus in $800m deal
German biotechnology company BioNTech announced the $800m acquisition of Chinese biotech firm Biotheus on Wednesday, in a bid to further strengthen its oncology pipeline.
Asia report: Regional stocks follow Wall Street lower
Asia-Pacific markets largely declined on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s post-election rally, which lost momentum overnight.
Asia report: Another US rally fails to spark regional markets
Asia-Pacific markets experienced widespread declines on Tuesday, as investor caution lingered despite a strong rally in US stocks, where key benchmarks closed at record highs following last week’s election results.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China stimulus fails to excite
Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Monday as China’s latest economic data and a newly announced five-year stimulus package failed to inspire investor confidence.
Asia report: Markets mixed as world watches US election
Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors responded to Wall Street's overnight rally ahead of US presidential election results.