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 […]
01/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
01/09/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Certainly, here’s the information without bullet points: Asia-Pacific markets had mixed performance on Thursday, driven by various factors: China’s factory activity contracted for the fifth straight month in August, as the official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index came in at 49.7, signaling a decline although it was slightly better than […]
31/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
31/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets are expected to mostly rise, reflecting the tech rally seen on Wall Street, driven by Nvidia. Investors will be closely monitoring Australia’s July inflation numbers, which came in at 4.9%, down from June’s 5.4%. These figures will play a role in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming […]
30/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
30/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia The Asia-Pacific markets saw widespread gains as Wall Street had a successful day on Monday. Leading the way were Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese stocks, which built on their Monday performance. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index surged approximately 2% during its final hour of trading. Meanwhile, on […]
28/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
28/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Friday, Asia-Pacific markets experienced widespread declines as investors awaited signals regarding U.S. monetary policy from central bankers’ comments at the Jackson Hole meeting. This included a highly anticipated speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the losses, falling by 2.05% and closing at […]
25/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
25/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed positive momentum on Thursday, with Hong Kong leading the gains. The Hang Seng index surged by 1.93% in its final trading hour. Mainland Chinese markets also posted gains, with the CSI 300 rising by 0.72% and closing at 3,723.43. South Korea’s central bank decided to keep […]
24/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
24/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia In Asia-Pacific markets on Wednesday, various economic indicators and events influenced mixed performances: Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index ended up 0.38% at 7,148.4, reversing earlier losses. Private business activity surveys showed a contraction in August, with a PMI of 47.1. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.48% to close at […]
23/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
23/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets are experiencing mixed movements as they respond to the recent surge in U.S. Treasury bond yields, which have reached levels not seen in over a decade. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index continued its positive momentum from the previous day, climbing by 0.97% to close at 31,856.71. […]
22/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
22/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed performances on Monday following China’s announcement of changes in its loan prime rates (LPR). Here’s an overview of the key developments: China adjusted its one-year LPR by reducing it by 10 basis points, from 3.55% to 3.45%, in a move aimed at lowering borrowing costs […]
21/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
17/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced declines on Friday as investors assessed Japan’s July inflation data and the ongoing challenges in China’s real estate sector. In Japan, the core inflation rate fell to 3.1%, down from 3.3% in June, while the headline inflation rate remained at 3.3%. This news weighed on market […]
18/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
17/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets displayed a mix of movements on Thursday following the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s July minutes, which indicated that concerns about inflation persist, possibly leading to further interest rate hikes. The meeting summary stated, “With inflation still well above the Committee’s longer-run goal and the labor […]
17/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
17/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant sell-off on Wednesday, following the trend set by Wall Street after a decline in U.S. banks’ shares. The decline in U.S. banking shares, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, was triggered by warnings from Fitch that it might downgrade the credit […]
16/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
16/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Wednesday, Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline following a similar pattern to Wall Street, where U.S. bank stocks fell. Shares of major U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America saw drops of 2% and 3% in response to Fitch’s warning that it might downgrade the […]
14/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
14/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed trends on Friday following the release of U.S. inflation data that came in lower than expected, raising hopes for a potential “soft landing” in the fight against inflation. In July, U.S. consumer prices increased by 3.2% on an annual basis, slightly below the 3.3% consensus […]
15/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
15/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Monday, Asia-Pacific markets experienced a decline, primarily driven by a significant drop in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index. The index plummeted by nearly 2%, largely influenced by declines in basic materials and consumer cyclical stocks. The real estate sector also faced a sell-off, with Country Garden Holdings, a […]
10/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
10/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Stocks in China and Hong Kong experienced declines on Wednesday as China’s consumer prices entered negative territory in July, marking the first such occurrence in 28 months. The CSI300, which monitors the stocks of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen, decreased by 0.31%. Mainland Chinese markets also […]
09/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
09/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance on Tuesday, largely influenced by China’s lower-than-expected trade data for July. China’s exports registered a year-on-year decline of 14.5%, while imports also dropped by 12.4% compared to the previous year. This was below economists’ expectations of a 12.5% decrease in exports and a 5% […]
08/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
08/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a broad decline as investors turned their attention to China’s upcoming inflation figures and trade balance data this week. These releases are expected to provide insights into China’s ongoing recovery trajectory. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index managed a slight gain, but mainland Chinese markets all ended […]
07/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
07/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Friday, Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed performance as rising bond yields continued to exert pressure on equities following the U.S. credit downgrade by Fitch. IG market analyst Tony Sycamore pointed out that the yield on the U.S. 30-year bond rose by 14 basis points overnight to 4.30%, approaching its […]
04/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
04/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Thursday, Asia-Pacific markets exhibited mixed performances in response to the sell-off in Wall Street after Fitch downgraded the long-term credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA+. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index declined by 0.41% in its final hour of trade, while mainland Chinese markets managed […]
03/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
03/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant decline on Wednesday following Fitch’s decision to cut the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+. This move sparked risk aversion among investors, leading to lower equity prices in the region. Safe-haven assets, such as treasuries, the Japanese yen, and the Swiss franc, […]
02/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
02/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets saw gains on Monday, despite China’s factory activity remaining in contraction territory for the fourth consecutive month in July. China’s official manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) came in at 49.3, slightly higher than June’s figure of 49.0, as reported by the national bureau of statistics. However, the […]
01/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
01/08/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets rose on Monday despite China’s factory activity remaining in contraction territory for the fourth consecutive month. The official manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) for July came in at 49.3, slightly higher than June’s figure of 49.0, according to the national bureau of statistics. However, the PMI for […]
31/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
31/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Friday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 experienced a significant decline of up to 2.4% after the Bank of Japan made adjustments to its yield curve control policy. The benchmark index closed 0.4% lower at 32,759.23, while the Topix saw a smaller loss of 0.2%, ending at 2,290.61. The Bank of […]
28/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
28/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets are expected to open lower as investors await the Bank of Japan’s rate decision on Friday. The central bank is anticipated to maintain its benchmark policy rate at -0.1%, but market participants will closely monitor any indications of a potential shift in the bank’s yield curve control […]
27/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
27/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision approaches, Asia-Pacific markets were mostly down. Investors are closely watching for the Fed’s decision on interest rates, which is expected to be the 11th increase since March 2022. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 performed well, climbing 0.78% and reaching its highest point […]
26/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
26/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets are expected to experience a decline as investors prepare for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday. The Fed is anticipated to approve its 11th interest rate increase since March 2022. Investors are pricing in a high probability that the Fed will raise interest rates by […]
25/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
25/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed results on Monday as investors analyzed significant economic data from the region. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index suffered a significant decline of 2.28%, primarily driven by losses in real estate stocks, influencing broader losses across the region. Mainland Chinese markets also trended lower. The Shanghai […]
24/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
24/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Monday, Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance as investors awaited important economic data from the region, including inflation figures from Malaysia and Singapore. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index increased by 0.95% at the start of the week, while the Topix also rose by 0.57%. Private surveys for Japan’s […]
21/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
21/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Thursday, Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance as investors analyzed various economic data across the region. In China, the one and five-year loan prime rates remained unchanged following the release of disappointing second-quarter GDP figures. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index extended its losses from the previous two days, falling […]
20/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
20/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Wednesday, buoyed by better-than-expected results from Wall Street during the earnings season. The Nikkei 225 in Japan and the Topix both posted gains, although business sentiment among manufacturers in Japan declined for the first time in six months. South Korea’s Kospi rebounded, and the […]
19/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
19/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia On Tuesday, Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance, with Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks experiencing losses, while Japanese and South Korean markets displayed mixed results. Hong Kong stocks tumbled by 2%, primarily driven by declines in real estate and technology stocks. Mainland Chinese markets also ended in negative […]
18/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
18/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asian-Pacific markets experienced a decline on Monday as investors analyzed economic data from China. China’s second-quarter GDP growth of 6.3% fell below economists’ expectations. Hong Kong markets were closed due to Typhoon Talim, with a signal No. 8 in force until at least 4 pm. In mainland China, the […]
17/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
17/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a rise on Friday, driven by softer-than-expected inflation data from the U.S., which raised optimism about inflation easing without negatively impacting the labor market. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 climbed 0.78%, reaching 7,303.1, marking a week of consecutive gains. The appointment of Michele Bullock as the next governor […]
14/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
14/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Thursday saw a positive trend in Asia-Pacific markets as the U.S. inflation rate for June came in lower than expected at 3%, marking the smallest year-over-year increase in two years. The lower-than-expected figure of 3% was below economists’ forecasts of 3.1%, providing a boost to market sentiment. Month over […]
13/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
13/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets showed a mixed performance ahead of key inflation data releases in India and the U.S. Economists anticipate a slight decline in the U.S. inflation rate for June, which will provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rate hikes. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index experienced […]
12/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News
12/07/2023 Today’s Announcements & News Asia Asia-Pacific markets experienced a positive day on Tuesday, following the rebound in U.S. markets. The S&P/ASX 200 in Australia recorded a significant gain of 1.50%, ending its five-day losing streak. Japan’s Nikkei 225 also ended higher, snapping its five-day losses. South Korea’s Kospi saw its largest one-day gain since […]
