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Asian stocks were meandering Thursday after a White House warning that as many as 240,000 Americans might die of the coronavirus sent Wall Street tumbling and signs of the outbreak’s global economic cost increased. Asian Stocks and Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 lost 0.3% to 18,007.46, adding to the previous session’s 4.5% loss. The Hang Seng in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]