Market Report - Asia
Asia: Markets end week on downbeat note as BoJ leaves policy unchanged
Most Asian equity markets ended the week on a downbeat note, after the Bank of Japan refrained from implementing fresh stimulus measures.
Asia: Stocks struggle for direction after Fed hints at possible December hike
Asian equity markets struggled for direction on Thursday, as investors analysed the US Federal Reserve’s decision to leave the door open for an interest rates raise in December.
Asia: Markets firmly in the red ahead of FOMC's decision
The majority of Asian stocks were firmly in the red on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates.
Asia: Equity markets struggle for direction as concerns over China persist
Asian equity markets struggled for direction on Tuesday, with investors avoided big bets as they awaited the outcome of a Chinese five-year economic planning summit.
Asia: PBoC rhetoric boosts stocks but Chinese banks and ASX fall
Most Asian markets opened the week on an upbeat note after Chinese authorities gave the green light to a new round of stimulus measures.
Asia: Stocks rally on prospect of more stimulus
Asian equity markets ended the week on an upbeat note, boosted by the prospect of more stimulus from the European Central Bank.
Asia: Equities struggle for direction as Shanghai rebounds
Asian stocks struggled for directions on Thursday, as concerns over the health of the Chinese economy continued to worry investors.
Asia: Equity markets mixed as Japanese exports disappoint
Asian stocks closed on a mixed note on Wednesday, with Japan advancing but China losing ground.
Asia: Stocks struggle for direction as Chinese investors remain hopeful of more stimulus
Asian equity markets struggled for direction on Tuesday, as lower oil prices offset a rally in Chinese stocks.
Asia: Equities struggle for direction after Chinese data
Asian stocks began the week on a mixed note, as data released on Monday showed the Chinese economy expanded at its slowest pace in six years.
Asia: Chinese stocks lead markets high on stimulus hopes
Asian markets ended the week on an upbeat note, as Chinese stocks were buoyed by the prospect of more stimulus from the People's Bank of China.
Asia: Reform proposals boost Chinese tech, Nikkei bounces on stimulus hope
Asian equity indices enjoyed a stronger session on Thursday, as the prospects for a US interest rate rise receded and Chinese telecoms and tech sectors were boosted by proposed government reforms.
Asia: More disappointing Chinese data drags region's markets lower
All Asian markets fell on Wednesday as data showed China’s consumer inflation slowed down in September and domestic demand remained weak.
Asia: Chinese slowdown drags most stocks lower
Asian stocks were largely in the red on Tuesday, after Chinese trade data pointed to a decline in global and domestic demand.
Asia: Chinese stocks rally as PBOC pledges fresh stimulus
Chinese equity markets rallied on Monday, buoyed by the People’s Bank of China’s pledge to introduce fresh stimulus measures to boost the country’s economy.
Asia: Stocks rally as Fed hints at postponing rate hike until 2016
Asian equity markets rallied on Friday, after the minutes from the US Federal Reserve meeting hinted the central bank could postpone an interest rates hike until next year.
Lebanon upbeat on oil and gas exploration despite political deadlock, says official
The Petroleum Administration of Lebanon (PAL) remains positive on oil and gas exploration despite a political impasse and security impediments in the Mediterranean nation, according to a senior official.
Asia: Chinese equities rally after holiday but other markets decline
Asian stocks closed on a mixed note on Thursday, as concerns about a slowdown in the emerging markets resurfaced.
Asian natural gas market's turn in buyers' favour not surprising, says Aussie official
The turn of Asia's natural gas markets in buyers’ favour should not come as a surprise, according a senior official from Western Australia, the country’s hydrocarbon rich province.
Asia: Markets edge higher as BoJ keeps stimulus on hold
Asian equity markets edged higher on Wednesday, after the Bank of Japan opted against extending its stimulus measures, even though its inflation target is under threat amid slumping exports and a decline in oil prices.