Tokyo stocks close up 0.65%

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 11:47

Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday with the benchmark Nikkei closing 0.65 percent higher, after Wall Street rallied while investors shrugged off a drop in Japanese factory output.

Japan factory output drops in February

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 09:14

Japanese factory output fell by a worse-than-expected 3.4 percent in February, data showed Monday, adding to the gloom enveloping the world`s third largest economy as it struggles to overcome last year`s sales tax rise.

Tokyo stocks up 0.53% by break

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 09:06

Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday with the benchmark Nikkei up 0.53 percent by the break, after Wall Street rallied on Friday while investors shrugged off a drop in Japanese factory output.

Negative cues plunge Indian markets in weekly trade (Weekly Review)

Last Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2015, 17:27

Negative global cues and disappointing retail inflation data led a benchmark index of Indian equities markets to its worst weekly fall in 2015.

China February HSBC PMI at 7-month high but deflation risk persists

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 09:56

The final HSBC/Markit Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) climbed to 50.7 in February - the strongest level since July - from 49.7 in January, as overall new orders picked up.

China manufacturing shrank again in January

Last Updated: Monday, February 2, 2015, 08:21

But the result still showed shrinkage in the manufacturing sector of the world`s second-largest economy, a key driver of global growth. PMI readings above 50 point to growth.

Inflation, factory output data warrant monetary easing in 2015

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 18:15

Both inflation and factory output data reinforce the case for monetary easing this year and the Reserve Bank of India may go for a policy rate cut before the February budget, say experts.

'IIP growth incipient sign of revival, hope for firm recovery'

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 20:58

With factory output in November 2014 growing at the fastest pace in 5 months, India Inc on Monday said the turnaround needs to be made consistent for a longer period and reiterated its call for a rate cut even as December retail inflation was below the RBI's 6 percent target.

China December factory sector contracts for first since in 7 months

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 08:32

A reading below 50 indicates contraction, while one above 50 points to expansion on a monthly basis.

US industrial output rises in November

Last Updated: Monday, December 15, 2014, 21:02

US industrial production shifted into higher gear in November, with factories pumping out more goods, especially motor vehicle products and energy products, official data showed Monday.

Industrial output growth contracts by 1.8% in October

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 17:31

India's Industrial output growth contracted by 1.8 percent in October, a sign the economy remains fragile despite a modest rebound in the September quarter.

China final HSBC factory PMI eases to 50.8 in November

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 09:36

The final HSBC/Markit Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) came in at 50.8 in November, down from 50.9 in October but improving from a preliminary reading of 50.4.