Asian Shares

Asian shares dropped from six-month highs on Wednesday as investors took profits ahead of a policy decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve which is expected to shed more light on its interest rate plans for the rest of the year. Asian Shares MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside…

Asian shares pulled ahead on Monday while bonds were in demand globally on mounting speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve will sound decidedly dovish at its policy meeting this week. Asian stocks Japan's Nikkei (N225) up 0.59 percent. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside…

Asian shares drifted lower on Wednesday as a risk-off mood settled on markets, while a frazzled pound awaited its fate ahead of yet another make-or-break parliamentary vote on Brexit. Asian shares MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan (MIAPJ0000PUS) eased 0.45 percent in…

Asian shares edged up on Friday, on track for their biggest monthly rise since January 2012 but headed for weekly losses as investors fretted about the possibility United States interest rates could still rise this year. Japanese shares slipped briefly and then regained their composure, while the…

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after a sharp fall in mainland Chinese shares rekindled worries about the health of China's economy, while investors awaited word from the European Central Bank on its plans regarding additional stimulus. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside…