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Asian shares neared nine-month highs on Monday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he hoped U.S.-China trade talks were approaching a final lap, while strong Chinese export and bank loan data boosted confidence in the global economy. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 0.4 percent. Chinese shares were buoyant, […]
Asian shares were mixed in Friday afternoon trade as investors awaited the release of Chinese trade data for March. Stronger U.S. economic data helped offset some concerns about global growth. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was barely higher, up 0.03 percent. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index up 0.7 percent. Japan’s Nikkei […]
Asian stocks slipped from eight-month highs on Wednesday as the International Monetary Fund lowered its global growth outlook and as the United States and Europe locked horns over tariffs in a fresh escalation of trade tensions. Asian Stocks MSCI’s broadest gauge of the world’s stock markets was down slightly from Tuesday’s six-month peak but it […]
Asian shares struggled to make gains on Tuesday as investors braced for key events later in the week, including the start of the U.S. earnings season and a crucial Brexit summit, while broader concerns about slowing global growth checked sentiment. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was basically flat. Japan’s Nikkei dipped […]
Asian shares briefly brushed seven-month peaks on Monday as investors cheered a rebound in U.S. payrolls and hints of more stimulus in China, but caution soon surfaced ahead of what is likely to be a tough U.S. earnings season. Asian Shares Japan’s Nikkei was off 0.1 percent after reaching its high of the year so far. E-Mini […]
Asian shares held near an eight-month peak on Thursday as investors awaited developments on Sino-U.S. trade talks, with both sides appearing closer to signing a deal and improved risk appetite weighing on safe-haven assets like the yen. Asian shares Chinese shares started firm with the blue-chip index up 0.9 percent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was […]
Asian shares rose on Friday,on hopes that Washington and Beijing are making progress in trade talks, while global bond yields moved higher after a prolonged slide on worries about the economic outlook. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 0.5 percent. Japan’s Nikkei added 1 percent. The S&P 500 on Thursday rose 0.36 […]
Global bond yields continued to spiral lower in Asia on Thursday as recession fears fed expectations of more policy easing by major central banks, though some share markets in the region did manage to steady after an early sell off. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan almost flat. Japan’s Nikkei still fell […]
Asian shares slipped on Wednesday, giving up small gains made the previous day as investors tried to come to terms with a sharp shift in U.S. bond markets and the implications for the world’s top economy. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan eased 0.1 percent. Japan’s Nikkei average lost 0.6 percent. Shanghai Composite rebounding […]
Asian shares were traded higher on Tuesday after two days of loses as U.S. 10 year Treasury yields edged up, but the outlook remained murky as investors weighed the odds of whether the U.S. economy is in danger of slipping into recession. Asian Shares MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rebounded 0.2 percent. […]
