Asian shares surge, attention on Fed minutes

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 08:41

Asian markets rallied Wednesday in the first full day of trade since the Easter weekend, with Hong Kong surging as it reacted for the first time to weak US jobs data that reduced the chances of a rate hike any time soon.

Asian shares climb, dollar slips after jobs report

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 09:16

Asian shares rose and the dollar dropped on Monday, after a dismal U.S. jobs report pushed down U.S. Treasury yields as investors pared bets the U.S. Federal Reserve would hike interest rates anytime soon.

Asian markets mostly slip, Shanghai up on China data

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 16:33

Asian markets mostly retreated Wednesday following losses on Wall Street, with Tokyo also hurt by a disappointing reading of Japanese business confidence.

Asian markets follow Wall St lower after US data

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 13:05

Asian markets mostly wound back Thursday, in line with a hefty sell-off on Wall Street, after surprisingly weak US data hinted at ongoing weakness in the world`s number one economy.

Asia shares slip as soft US data dims mood

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 10:10

Asian shares slipped on Thursday as losses on Wall Street and soft U.S. economic data soured sentiment, while the dollar`s bull run looked to have stalled for the time being.

Shanghai slips after 10-day rally, US data revives rate talk

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015, 13:19

Shanghai stocks retreated for the first time in 11 sessions on profit-taking Wednesday but most other Asian equity markets were flat after a healthy batch of US data revived the prospect of an early interest rate hike.

Asian markets mostly welcome Fed`s cautious rate talk

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 12:40

Most Asian equity markets outside Japan rallied Thursday after comments by the US Federal Reserve cooled expectations of an early rate hike, while the euro and yen retreated against the dollar after racking up big gains in New York.

Asia stocks surge, bond yields tumble on Fed caution

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 11:37

Asian shares enjoyed their best session in 18 months on Thursday as investors priced in a later start and a slower pace for future U.S rate rises, slashing sovereign bond yields from Japan to Australia.

Asia stocks boosted by Greek debt deal hopes

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 12:32

Asian markets rallied and the euro held up Wednesday on hopes of a settlement in Greece`s debt stand-off after it emerged that the country will ask for an extension to its bailout and avoid a painful eurozone exit.

Asia stocks climb after Wall St record, eyes on Greek talks

Last Updated: Monday, February 16, 2015, 17:13

Asian markets advanced Monday following a record close on Wall Street, while Greece`s leadership said it was confident it could hammer out a new debt deal with European creditors.

Asia FX carry trade returns but hostage to volatility

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:58

The currency carry trade is making a slow comeback in Asia although, unlike its popular pre-crisis version, punters are more selective in their investment targets for fear that market volatility could leave them with losses.

Asia-Pacific M&A volume falls for third consecutive year, deal size grows

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 10:57

Asia-Pacific M&A volumes fell 3.3 percent this year, recording the smallest annual tally in four years with stock market volatility hitting the confidence of buyers.