Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets in the red, but most post full-year gains
Asia-Pacific markets presented a mixed picture on the final trading day of 2024, influenced by holiday closures in key regions and weaker-than-expected manufacturing data from China.
Japan factory activity contracts more slowly in December
Japan’s factory activity contracted at a slower pace in December, suggesting the sector could be moving closer to stabilising after months of declines.
South Korean factory output falls further than anticipated
South Korea's factory output contracted more sharply than anticipated in November, reflecting mounting challenges from slowing exports and waning business confidence.
Asia report: Markets mixed, Korean airlines in focus after crash
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on the penultimate trading day of 2024, as weak industrial data from South Korea, geopolitical uncertainties, and declining Wall Street momentum weighed on investor sentiment.
Inflation in Tokyo accelerates in December
Inflation in Tokyo accelerated in December, with core consumer prices rising 2. 4% year-on-year, slightly below market expectations of 2. 5%, according to government data released on Friday.
China industrial profits decline more slowly in November
China’s industrial profits declined by 7. 3% in November compared to a year earlier, a significant improvement from the 10% drop recorded in October, according to fresh data released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Asia report: Markets mixed amid fresh data from China, Japan
Asia-Pacific markets ended the day with mixed performances on Friday, as investors digested economic data from the region, including China’s industrial profit figures and Tokyo’s inflation numbers.
Asia report: Most market rise in quiet Christmas Eve trading
Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly higher on Christmas Eve, buoyed by strong performances in US tech stocks that drove Wall Street gains overnight.
Asia report: Most markets start holiday week in the green
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region started the Christmas week on a positive note, buoyed by optimism surrounding a potential merger between Honda and Nissan, as well as a favourable inflation report from the US that lifted global sentiment.
Asia report: Most markets fall as PBoC keeps key lending rates steady
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region closed mostly lower on Friday as investors reacted to China's decision to keep key lending rates unchanged and Japan's release of higher-than-expected November inflation data.
Asia report: Markets fall as BoJ holds rates, Fed cuts
Asia-Pacific markets retreated on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve’s cautious outlook after its latest rate cut, and a decision by the Bank of Japan to maintain its policy rate.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Japan's export growth beats forecasts
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region showed a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors reacted to Wall Street’s losses and scrutinized key economic data from Japan.
Asia report: Most markets fall as China prepares to raise budget deficit
Asia-Pacific markets closed mixed on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and assessed developments in China's fiscal policy.
Manufacturing recession sees German economy contract further
Germany’s economy continued to contract in December, marking the sixth consecutive month of declining business activity, according to the latest HCOB flash purchasing managers’ index (PMI).
Asia report: Most markets fall ahead of key central bank meetings
Asia-Pacific markets closed mostly lower on Monday, reversing early gains as traders weighed key economic data from China and anticipated decisions from major central banks this week.
Asia report: Most markets fall as China confirms economic plans
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region closed mixed on Friday, with Chinese equities leading losses as Beijing's stimulus measures failed to meet investors' expectations.
Asia report: Most markets rise, Aussie unemployment surprisingly falls
Most markets in the Asia-Pacific region advanced on Wednesday, buoyed by Wall Street's overnight rally after US consumer price index inflation met expectations in November.
Asia report: Markets mixed as investors look to China policy summit
Asia-Pacific markets ended mixed on Wednesday, as investors awaited the outcome of China’s annual economic work conference.
Asia report: Markets mixed as RBA holds interest rate
Asia-Pacific markets finished with a mixed performance on Tuesday, as China's stimulus pledges buoyed investor sentiment, offsetting Wall Street's cautious start to the week.
Beijing commits to 'more proactive' stimulus measures
China's leadership committed to "more proactive" fiscal measures and a moderately looser monetary policy for 2025, it emerged overnight on Monday, in a bid to bolster domestic consumption and stabilise key markets.