Today’s Announcements & News – 5th Feb 2024
Today’s Announcements & News – 5th Feb 2024 Asia South Korea’s Kospi led gains in Asia-Pacific markets on Friday following a rebound on Wall Street, while China’s CSI 300 hit a new five-year low. South Korea’s consumer price index increased by 2.8% year on year, slightly below the expected 2.9% in a Reuters poll. The […]
02/02/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
02/02/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong and Korea saw higher share trades, while Japan’s equity benchmarks underperformed on Thursday. In Mumbai, shares of Paytm tumbled by the maximum 20% after Indian financial authorities instructed the digital wallet services provider to halt new deposits from March. The Caixin China general manufacturing purchasing managers’ index […]
01/02/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
01/02/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Australian stocks reached all-time highs, with the S&P/ASX 200 gaining 1.06% and closing at 7,680.7, surpassing its previous record. This followed Australia’s fourth-quarter inflation rate, which came in lower than expected at 4.1%. In contrast, mainland Chinese stocks faced challenges, with the CSI 300 sliding to a five-year low, […]
31/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
31/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Tuesday, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index leading losses due to concerns about the fallout from Evergrande’s liquidation order. The Hang Seng tumbled 2.4%, while mainland China’s CSI 300 fell 1.78%. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 inched up 0.11%, and the Topix slipped 0.1%. […]
29/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
29/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets mostly declined on Friday, with electric vehicle stocks dropping for a second day following Tesla’s weak earnings. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 1.8%, and the Hang Seng Tech index, which includes most EVs, shed 4%. China’s CSI 300 retreated from a previous session’s 2% bounce, closing […]
26/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
26/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia China and Hong Kong stocks led gains in Asia-Pacific markets following the People’s Bank of China’s announcement of a reserve requirement cut for the country’s lenders. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index jumped 1.8%, while China’s CSI 300 closed 2% higher. Property stocks surged on the central bank’s measures, which […]
25/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
25/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 3.5%, driven by gains in tech stocks, particularly Alibaba, following reports of founder Jack Ma purchasing $50 million worth of Alibaba shares. Mainland China’s CSI 300 also rose 1.40%, closing at 3,277.1. The People’s Bank of China announced after market close that it […]
24/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
24/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong stocks led gains in Asia markets on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng index jumping almost 3%, driven by a rebound in tech stocks. Mainland China’s CSI 300 also rose 0.4%, recovering from a near-five year low. The Nikkei 225 in Japan slipped marginally, closing at 36,517.58, while […]
23/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
23/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance on Monday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged to a near 34-year high, closing 1.62% higher, while the broader Topix gained 1.39%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell 2.52%, led by declines in real estate stocks, following the People’s Bank of China’s decision to keep loan […]
22/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
22/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Taiwan led gains in major Asia-Pacific markets on Friday, with the Taiwan Weighted Index jumping 2.63%, driven by a surge in chip stocks, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. In Japan, December inflation numbers showed the headline inflation rate cooling to 2.6%, the lowest since June 2022. Japan’s Nikkei 225 […]
19/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
19/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong stocks rebounded, with the CSI 300 index gaining 1.41% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbing 0.89%. This follows China’s fourth-quarter 2023 economic growth data, which expanded by 5.2%, missing estimates. In Singapore, Transport Minister S Iswaran resigned and faces 27 charges, including corruption, after months of […]
18/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
18/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index plunged 3.68%, closing at 15,282.32, marking its lowest level since November 2022. The mainland Chinese CSI 300 also dropped to an almost five-year low, falling 2.18% to close at 3,229.08, following China’s fourth-quarter GDP growth missing estimates at 5.2%. South Korea’s Kospi declined by […]
17/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
17/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong led declines in Asia-Pacific markets on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng index falling 2.06%. In mainland China, the CSI 300 index reversed losses to gain 0.61%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.79%, ending a six-day winning streak, and the Topix fell 0.82%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 marked a third […]
16/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
16/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Mainland China’s CSI 300 index closed 0.1% lower after the People’s Bank of China left its medium-term policy loans rate unchanged. Taiwan stocks rose after the Democratic Progressive Party won the presidential election. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.26%. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 closed marginally lower. Japan’s Nikkei […]
15/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
15/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia markets experienced mixed results as China’s annual exports dropped for the first time in seven years, leading to declines in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index by 0.61% and mainland China’s CSI 300 by 0.35%. China’s consumer price index fell 0.3%, slightly less than expected, while total trade […]
12/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
12/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Japan led gains in Asia, with the Nikkei 225 surging 1.77% to surpass the 35,000 mark for the first time since February 1990. South Korea’s Kospi slipped, while the Kosdaq rose. The Bank of Korea maintained its main lending rate at 3.50%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index surged 1.32%, […]
11/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
11/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 2.01%, crossing the 34,000 mark for the first time since March 1990 and closing at 34,441.72. The broader Topix also gained 1.3%, reaching levels not seen in more than 30 years. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.69% to close at 7,468.50, […]
10/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
10/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous session’s sell-off. The Nikkei 225 surged 1.16%, reaching its highest level since March 1990 at 33,763.18, with gains in tech stocks contributing to the rally. In Japan, December inflation numbers for Tokyo were assessed, revealing a slowdown to 2.4%, […]
09/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
15/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong led losses in the Asia-Pacific on Monday, with the Hang Seng index dropping over 2% in its final hour of trading. China stocks also fell after shadow banking conglomerate Zhongzhi Enterprise Group filed for bankruptcy liquidation late Friday, causing the mainland’s CSI 300 to decline by 1.29%. […]
08/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
08/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed performance on Friday, concluding the first week of the new year with most markets experiencing declines. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell 0.63%, while China’s CSI 300 dropped 0.54%, leading to a weekly loss of 2.97%. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 ended 0.07% lower, extending […]
05/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
05/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia China led declines in Asia-Pacific on Thursday, with the CSI 300 index falling 0.92%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng managed a modest 0.06% gain. Japan’s Nikkei 225 dropped 0.53%, but the broader Topix closed 0.52% higher on the first trading day of 2024. Markets across Asia responded to global […]
04/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
04/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline, led by South Korea and Taiwan, as major tech stocks faced pressure following Barclays’ downgrade of Apple. Apple’s shares fell 4%, affecting its suppliers and contributing to a 2.34% drop in South Korea’s Kospi. Taiwan’s Weighted Index closed 1.65% lower, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing […]
03/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
03/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on the first trading day of the year. China stocks fell as official data showed the manufacturing PMI contracted further in December, signaling potential need for more policy support. On the other hand, Australia shares came close to their all-time closing high, with the S&P/ASX […]
02/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News
02/01/2024 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets fell on the last trading day of 2023, with China stocks being the sole exception as the country’s tech companies continued their advance. Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi on Thursday detailed plans to enter China’s oversaturated electric-vehicle market. Hong Kong shares of the company fell more than […]
29/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
29/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On the last trading day of 2023, Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performances as investors assessed the prospects of electric vehicle companies following China’s Xiaomi unveiling its first EV. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index dipped 0.37%, but was still up 7.76% for the year. China and Hong Kong markets, having rallied […]
28/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
28/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia China and Hong Kong stocks posted gains, driven by a surge in video-game shares, while Australia’s stock market reached nearly a two-year high upon resuming trading after the Christmas break. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose by almost 2%, marking its first trading day of the week. Australian stocks […]
27/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
27/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia As the last trading week of 2023 began, Japan and South Korea experienced positive market movements. The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose by 0.16%, closing at 33,305.85, positioning itself as the region’s top performer for the year with over a 27% gain. Meanwhile, China’s CSI 300 index continued its […]
22/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
22/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Most Asia-Pacific markets declined on Thursday following Wall Street’s overnight drop, with investors anticipating U.S. economic data, including gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation numbers. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index reversed early losses to rise 0.1%, while China’s CSI 300 closed 1.01% higher. Economists expect the U.S. economy to […]
21/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
21/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia markets experienced gains on Wednesday, with Japan stocks extending their positive momentum following the Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy at its final meeting for the year. The central bank kept interest rates at -0.1% and maintained its yield curve control policy. Wall Street’s […]
19/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
19/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed performance at the beginning of the penultimate week of 2023, with South Korean shares standing out as defense stocks led gains. Last week’s rally, driven by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain rates and outline future cuts, was followed by cautious sentiments. The Bank […]
18/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
18/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets climbed on Friday, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng leading the gains, up 2.38%. The positive momentum was driven by Wall Street’s continued rally after the U.S. Federal Reserve held rates and outlined a roadmap for cuts in 2024 and beyond. In China, November data was released for […]
15/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
15/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In the Asia-Pacific region, equity markets closed with mixed results as investors processed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to conclude its interest-rate-hiking cycle and anticipate cuts in the coming year. Optimism initially mirrored Wall Street’s rally after the Fed maintained rates at 5.25%-5.5% and outlined plans for at least […]
14/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
14/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia China stocks led the decline in Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, with the mainland Chinese CSI 300 index falling 1.67% to reach a four-year low at 3,369.6. This followed Beijing’s outlined plans to boost domestic demand, prioritize strategic sectors, and address the real estate crisis in a bid to drive […]
13/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
13/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong stocks led gains in Asia-Pacific markets on Tuesday ahead of the final U.S. Federal Reserve meeting of the year. The Fed’s two-day meeting is expected to keep the Federal Funds rate steady in the 5.25%-5.5% range. Meanwhile, Japan saw faster-than-expected producer price increases, with a 0.3% gain […]
12/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
12/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia China’s stocks rebounded after early losses on Monday as data revealing persistent deflationary pressures from weak domestic demand impacted the market. The consumer price index fell 0.5% year-on-year, exceeding expectations and marking the fastest decline since November 2020. The producer price index also fell more than anticipated, contributing to […]
11/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
11/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In the Asia-Pacific region, markets exhibited a mixed performance, influenced by various factors such as the downward revision of Japan’s third-quarter GDP and India’s decision to maintain its benchmark lending rate. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 managed to reverse earlier losses, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix experienced significant declines following […]
08/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
08/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a widespread decline, influenced by trade data from China and Australia. China’s November trade figures surpassed expectations, with a 0.5% YoY increase in exports and a 0.6% decrease in imports. The trade surplus widened to $68.39 billion, surpassing forecasts. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 narrowed losses, […]
07/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
07/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets rebounded with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading the gains, rising 2.04% and closing at 33,445.9. The Topix also advanced 1.9% to end the day at 2,387.2. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.65%, closing at 7,178.4, reaching its highest level since September 19, following better-than-expected third-quarter GDP numbers. South Korea’s […]
06/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
06/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced widespread declines as investors evaluated economic data from the region. South Korea’s overall inflation rate for November was 3.3%, lower than the expected 3.7%. Tokyo’s inflation rate, a leading indicator for Japan, fell to 2.6% from October’s 3.3%. China’s service Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reached a […]
05/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
05/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Monday as investors awaited key economic data and upcoming inflation readings. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropped 1%, while China’s CSI 300 index slipped 0.65% to its lowest level since February 2019. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 led gains, rising 0.73% to its highest […]
04/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
04/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets started Friday lower, diverging from the mostly positive performance on Wall Street, as investors digested mixed economic data from the region. Notably, attention was on China’s Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for November, revealing an unexpected expansion in the sector. The Caixin PMI came in at […]
01/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
01/12/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia South Korea’s stock markets rose on Thursday following the country’s central bank decision to maintain lending rates for the seventh consecutive time. China and Hong Kong equities, however, experienced declines as China’s manufacturing activity contracted further. The Bank of Korea held its benchmark policy rate at 3.5%, citing expectations […]
30/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
30/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced varied movements on Wednesday. Hong Kong markets, particularly the Hang Seng index, led losses, closing down 2.47%. In China, the CSI 300 index concluded 0.86% lower, reaching its lowest level since late October. The decline in Chinese markets was influenced by factors like Meituan’s 12% stock […]
29/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
29/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia The Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed performance on Tuesday. Oil prices initially eased lower after news of an extended truce between Israel and Hamas, but losses were later reversed. Brent futures and West Texas Intermediate crude futures showed resilience, trading at $80.17 and $75.01 a barrel, respectively. South Korea’s Kospi […]
28/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
28/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets are poised for a mild rebound after Monday’s negative close across major indexes in the region. Today, oil prices slightly eased following Qatar’s announcement of a two-day extension to the truce between Israel and Hamas. The Brent futures contract for January dipped by 0.62% to $80.08 a […]
27/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
27/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In Asia-Pacific markets, the performance varied on Friday as investors analyzed key economic indicators from Japan: Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged by 0.52%, reaching its highest level since July 3, and the Topix index advanced by 0.54%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.17%, closing at 7,040.8. South Korea’s Kospi slid by […]
24/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
24/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed trend following the broad-based rally on Wall Street before the Thanksgiving holiday: Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 experienced a 0.62% decline, closing at 7,029.2, extending losses from the previous day. The country’s business activity contracted at a faster pace in November, according to Judo Bank’s flash […]
23/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
23/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance following the release of minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s October 31 meeting. The minutes indicated that policy officials aimed to maintain a sufficiently restrictive stance, reducing expectations for rate cuts. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rebounded, rising 0.29% to 33,451.83, and the Topix added […]
22/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
22/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed trend on Tuesday. Chinese property stocks experienced gains after reports that regulators are preparing a list of 50 developers eligible for financing. Asian chip stocks rose, with Microsoft and Nvidia making significant gains. Taiwan’s stock index, home to major chipmakers, closed higher. Hong Kong’s […]
21/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
21/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance on Monday, with several major bourses experiencing a rebound after a lower closing in the previous session. The People’s Bank of China decided to keep its benchmark lending rates steady, with the one-year loan prime rate at 3.45% and the five-year benchmark loan […]
20/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
20/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong stocks led declines in the Asia-Pacific region on Friday, with the Hang Seng index falling 2.12% in the final hour of trading. The Hang Seng Tech index dropped 1.7%, influenced by a nearly 10% plunge in Alibaba’s shares. Despite this, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) was poised […]
17/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
17/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Thursday, Hong Kong stocks led declines in the Asia-Pacific region, with the Hang Seng index falling 1.46% following a robust gain of 3.92% in the previous session. The decline was influenced by Xpeng, a Chinese EV company, whose Hong Kong-listed shares dropped 4.16% after reporting a wider quarterly […]
16/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
16/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong stocks led gains in Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, supported by positive economic data from China and a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation reading. Beijing reported robust retail sales and industrial data for October, surpassing expectations. Retail sales grew by 7.6%, exceeding the forecast of 7%, while industrial production rose […]
15/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
15/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets saw gains on Tuesday as investors anticipated talks between U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping. Here’s a summary: Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed 0.34% higher, reaching 32,695.93, while the Topix ended 0.37% higher at 2,345.29. In South Korea, the Kospi closed 1.23% higher at 2,433.25, […]
14/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
14/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Monday, most Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed performance as investors awaited crucial economic data and focused on upcoming high-stakes talks between U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping. The Nikkei 225 in Japan closed 0.05% higher at 32,585.11, while the Topix remained flat at 2,336.62. South Korea’s […]
13/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
13/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets declined on Friday, influenced by the subdued sentiment in U.S. markets, where the S&P 500 ended an eight-day winning streak. This shift in sentiment was driven by rising Treasury yields and signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicating potential measures to address inflation. South Korea’s Kospi […]
10/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
10/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a mixed performance on Thursday, with several markets rebounding after consecutive days of losses. Notable events included a drop in consumer prices in China, which was larger than expected. The South Korean stock market, which had seen a 3.24% decline over the past two sessions, managed […]
09/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
09/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In a day of mixed trading, many Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines on Wednesday, particularly in South Korea, where the Kospi index erased more than half of its gains from earlier in the week. This drop was influenced by the reinstatement of a ban on short selling in the country. […]
07/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
07/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia South Korea’s stock market experienced significant gains after the country re-imposed a ban on short selling. The ban will be in effect until the end of June 2024. This move led to a surge in South Korea’s Kospi and Kosdaq indexes, marking their best session since late March 2020. […]
08/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
08/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia South Korean stocks declined by 2%, leading losses in the broader Asia-Pacific region. This drop followed the release of trade data from China and a rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia. South Korea’s Kospi fell to 2,443.96, reversing some of the gains from the previous session. Japan’s […]
06/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
06/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets had a positive end to the week, as investors analyzed fresh data to assess business activity in the region: China’s service sector expanded slightly faster in October, with the Caixin services purchasing managers index reaching 50.4, just above September’s 50.2. Hong Kong’s private sector activity continued to contract […]
03/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
03/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asian markets surged, led by South Korea, in response to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged. Investors also analyzed inflation and trade data across the region. The Fed’s decision to maintain rates was made against a backdrop of economic growth, with labor […]
02/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
02/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Japan’s stock market led gains in the Asia-Pacific region, with the Nikkei 225 index closing 2.41% higher at 31,601.65, and the Topix adding 2.53% to reach 2,310.68, hitting its highest level in nearly three weeks. South Korea’s Kospi ended up 1.03% at 2,301.56, and the Kosdaq climbed 0.43% to […]
01/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
01/11/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a widespread decline, with several key indices posting significant losses. South Korea’s Kospi index fell by 2.71%, closing at 2,299.08, marking its lowest level since January 6. The Kosdaq index also saw a significant drop of 3.5%, closing at 743.85, its lowest point since January 31. […]
31/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
31/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a widespread decline, with several key indices posting significant losses. South Korea’s Kospi index fell by 2.71%, closing at 2,299.08, marking its lowest level since January 6. The Kosdaq index also saw a significant drop of 3.5%, closing at 743.85, its lowest point since January 31. […]
30/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
30/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a widespread decline, with several key indices posting significant losses. South Korea’s Kospi index fell by 2.71%, closing at 2,299.08, marking its lowest level since January 6. The Kosdaq index also saw a significant drop of 3.5%, closing at 743.85, its lowest point since January 31. […]
25/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
25/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets recovered from earlier losses, driven by a combination of factors including business activity surveys, producer price index data, and global economic conditions. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rebounded, gaining 0.19%, recovering from a recent downward trend. Japan’s Nikkei 225 followed suit, climbing 0.2% and closing at 31,062.35, albeit with […]
24/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
24/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets continued to experience a sell-off as investors anticipate a week filled with inflation data releases across the region. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 extended its three-session losing streak, closing down 0.82%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.83%, closing below the 31,000 mark for the third time this month, […]
20/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
20/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant sell-off, with notable losses in South Korea, Hong Kong, and mainland China, mirroring Wall Street’s recent movement. This decline is attributed to rising U.S. Treasury yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield surpassing 4.9%, a level last seen in 2007. Additionally, the average rate on […]
19/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
19/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In Asia, markets displayed a mix of performances during choppy afternoon trading on Wednesday following robust economic data from China. China reported a stronger-than-expected growth of 4.9% in the July to September quarter compared to a year earlier, exceeding economists’ predictions of 4.4%, as per a Reuters poll. The […]
18/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
18/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Australia and China stocks closed higher after a two-day decline, while the New Zealand dollar weakened following an inflation reading post-weekend elections. The Reserve Bank of Australia released minutes detailing its decision to hold benchmark lending rates at 4.1% during the October monetary policy meeting, marking the fourth consecutive […]
17/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
17/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets began the week with a cautious tone. Investors are focusing on upcoming economic data releases and central bank decisions in the region, which have the potential to influence market sentiment and trading strategies. China, for instance, is scheduled to unveil its third-quarter GDP numbers, with economists anticipating […]
16/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
16/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong stocks tumbled more than 2%, leading declines in the broader Asia-Pacific markets, as investors reacted to China’s inflation and trade data for September. China reported a flat consumer price index for September, below analysts’ expectations of a 0.2% increase. Additionally, China’s producer price index saw a 2.5% […]
13/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
13/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index led a significant surge in Asia-Pacific markets, climbing nearly 2% in the final hour of trading. This uptick was fueled by strong gains in the shares of major Chinese banks. Investors across the region were closely watching the upcoming U.S. consumer inflation data for […]
12/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
12/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In the Asia-Pacific region, a wave of positive sentiment swept through various markets. South Korea’s Kospi notably surged by 1.98%, marking a two-week high, with Samsung Electronics leading the way thanks to a slightly better-than-expected third-quarter operating profit forecast. The Kosdaq mirrored this enthusiasm with a 2.78% increase. Australia’s […]
11/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
11/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In the Asia-Pacific region, market performance was mixed as investors assessed the impact of the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Japan’s Nikkei 225 led gains, surging over 2.4%, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 1.01% and moved above 7,000. South Korea’s Kospi initially gained but later […]
10/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
10/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets had a mixed start to the week, with Chinese markets returning from a week-long Golden Week holiday. Upcoming events to watch include inflation and trade data from China and India, as well as a monetary policy decision from Singapore’s central bank. Japan and South Korea’s markets were […]
09/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
09/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific stocks showed mixed performance as investors awaited U.S. jobs data. The Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component remained closed for China’s weeklong holiday. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index initially surged over 2% but later traded 1.37% higher. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.41%. South Korea’s Kospi rose 0.21%, while the […]
06/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
06/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia- Pacific requests rise afterU.S. Treasury yields eased from 16- time highs following much weaker- than- anticipated jobs data. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 traded1.8 advanced to close at 31,075.36, and the Topix gained2.02 to end at 2,263.76. South Korea’s Kospi dipped0.09 to end at 2,403.6, while […]
05/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
05/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong stocks led a decline in Asia-Pacific markets on Tuesday as they returned from a National Day holiday, with the Hang Seng index closing 2.69% lower at 17,331.22. It had been down over 3% earlier in the session. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 fell 1.28% to close at […]
04/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
04/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Tuesday, Hong Kong stocks led the decline in Asia-Pacific markets, with the Hang Seng index closing 2.69% lower at 17,331.22. Earlier in the session, it had fallen by more than 3%. Meanwhile, in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 traded down 1.28% to close at 6,943.4 after the central bank […]
03/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
03/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific stocks fell even after manufacturing data out of China bounced back to expansion territory. China’s factory activity in September expanded for the first time since April, according to official data over the weekend. China’s PMI climbed to 50.2 in September from 49.7, beating Reuters’ expectations of 50.0. China’s […]
02/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
02/10/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index leading the gains with a 2.67% increase in its final trading hour. Japan releasing key economic data, including the September inflation rate for Tokyo, which is considered a leading indicator for nationwide trends. Tokyo’s consumer price index rose by 2.8% in September compared to […]
29/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
29/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets faced a decline following some gains on Wednesday, influenced by several key factors. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest levels since 2007, which raised concerns and impacted investor sentiment. Concurrently, U.S. crude futures surged by over 3%, settling at $93.68 per barrel. Hong Kong’s […]
28/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
28/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Wednesday, Asia-Pacific markets saw a shift towards positive territory as investors evaluated China’s industrial data and Australia’s August inflation figures. Australia’s weighted inflation rate for August increased by 5.2% year-on-year, meeting economists’ expectations polled by Reuters, while the headline inflation reached 5.5%. Among the major indices, the Australian […]
26/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
26/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Monday, September 25, 2023, at 3:51 EDT, Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed performance as investors closely monitored inflation data across the region. Notable highlights include: In Singapore and Australia, the release of August inflation figures is anticipated this week. Japan is set to unveil inflation data specific to the […]
25/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
25/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets had a mixed performance following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision to maintain its current monetary policy. The BOJ, under Governor Kazuo Ueda, kept interest rates at -0.1% and maintained a cap on the 10-year Japanese government bond yield at around zero. Ueda emphasized the necessity of […]
21/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
21/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets faced declines as China maintained its one-year and five-year loan prime rates, while anticipation for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision lingered. China’s one-year and five-year loan prime rates held steady at 3.45% and 4.2%, respectively. Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed down by 0.66% at 33,023.78, with the Topix […]
20/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
20/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced broad declines as traders analyzed the minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy meeting on September 5. The bank had expressed concerns that inflation in the country remained “too high” and suggested that further policy tightening might be necessary if inflation persists. In Australia, the […]
19/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
19/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed performance on Monday as investors closely monitored upcoming central bank decisions and policy updates. The key focus was on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision scheduled for early Thursday in Asia. Markets were eager to understand the Fed’s stance on monetary policy, particularly in light […]
18/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
18/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets saw significant gains, largely driven by better-than-expected economic data from China for August. China’s retail sales and factory output figures for August exceeded market expectations, painting a positive picture of economic recovery. However, the print for fixed asset investment was slightly below expectations, and home prices slipped […]
14/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
14/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mixed but mostly positive performance, even as the U.S. reported a higher-than-expected inflation rate for August, which came in at 3.7%, slightly above economists’ expectations of 3.6%. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.46%, closing at 7,186.5, as the unemployment rate for August held steady […]
13/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
13/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced widespread declines as investors evaluated significant economic data from Japan and South Korea. In South Korea, the unemployment rate for August was reported at 2%, marking its lowest level since June 1999. Conversely, in Japan, corporate confidence declined in September, affecting both manufacturers and non-manufacturers, according […]
12/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
12/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In Asia-Pacific markets on Tuesday, mixed performances were observed, influenced by developments in Wall Street’s tech sector, bond markets, and real estate. Notably, Tesla and Qualcomm drove a tech rally in the U.S., while a report on the Federal Reserve’s rate decisions positively impacted investor sentiment. In Hong Kong, […]
11/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
11/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a day of declines on Friday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell by 1.16%, wiping out gains from the previous week, and the Topix was down by 1.02%. This decline was influenced by the revised second-quarter GDP figures in Japan. In Hong Kong, trading was canceled for the […]
08/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
08/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced losses on Friday, influenced by factors such as revised second-quarter GDP figures in Japan and a storm warning in Hong Kong. Japan’s Nikkei 225 extended its losses from Wednesday, declining by 0.9%, while the Topix fell by 0.56%. Japan’s Q2 GDP growth came in at 4.8% […]
07/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
07/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Thursday, Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed performance, influenced by a sell-off on Wall Street and with anticipation regarding trade data from China and Australia. Expectations for Chinese imports and exports in August are a decline of 9.2% and 9% year-on-year, respectively, as per a poll of economists by Reuters. […]
06/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
06/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets are experiencing mixed trends today following Saudi Arabia and Russia’s decision to extend voluntary oil production cuts until the end of the year. Saudi Arabia will continue its 1 million barrels per day cut until December, while Russia plans to reduce its oil exports by 300,000 barrels […]
05/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
05/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines as investors awaited key data releases, including Australia’s central bank’s rate decision and various inflation and business activity figures across the region. The Reserve Bank of Australia was widely expected to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 4.1%, according to economists polled by Reuters. In […]
04/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
04/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets had a mixed start to the week, with a focus on key data releases expected later in the week: In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 opened the week with a 0.37% gain. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed by 0.12%, and the Topix index was up by 0.16%. South […]
