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Apr 01
Asian shares hold on to gains but virus keeps markets on edge

Asian shares clung to gains on Wednesday, helped by a bounce in Australian shares, but risks for equities remain large as the coronavirus pandemic rattles the underpinnings of the global economy. Asian shares E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 traded 1.39% lower in Asian trade, highlighting the cautious mood. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares […]

Mar 31
Asian shares rise after Wall Street health-care-led rally

Asian shares surged Tuesday after a rally in U.S. stocks, mostly spurred by health care companies’ announcements of developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak. Asian Shares Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.8% in morning trading to 19,243.91. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 added 2.0% to 5,285.50. South Korea’s Kospi picked up 1.6% to 1,743.84. Hong […]

Mar 30
Asian shares suffer fresh spill as coronavirus damage deepens

Asian shares  slid on Monday (March 30) as fears mounted that the global coronavirus shutdown could last for months although markets regained some lost ground late in the session with Australia posting a standout jump. Stocks Decline US and European futures also turned upwards in the Asian afternoon. E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 up 1.1 […]

Mar 27
Asian stocks rise amid the hope of more stimulus hopes

Asian stocks rose on Friday as investors wagered policymakers will roll out more stimulus measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic after US unemployment filings surged to a record. Asian Stocks MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.2%. Australian shares gave up gains to fall 1.09%, but Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.44%. E-Mini futures […]

Mar 26
Asian Stocks Mixed on Thursday

Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors awaited the release of U.S. jobless claims data expected later in the day stateside. Asian Stocks Shares in Japan led losses among the region’s major markets. The Nikkei 225 falling 4.51% to close at 18,664.60 as shares of index heavyweight Fast Retailing plunged 13.16%. The Topix index […]

Mar 25
Shares open higher on Wall Street after deal on virus aid

Asian shares gained on Wednesday in the wake of Wall Street’s massive rebound as U.S. senators and Trump administration officials reached an agreement on a giant economic stimulus bill to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Shares European benchmark stock futures rose more than 1% in early trade but U.S. stock futures were […]