Asian stocks sink on Syria fears

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 21:43

Adding to the tensions in the Middle East are concerns about a looming row in Washington over the US debt ceiling, which could leave the country in political deadlock.

Nikkei outperforms rest of Asia on US economy hopes

Last Updated: Monday, December 26, 2011, 09:25

Japanese stocks outperformed the rest of Asia in thin trade, while the euro firmed on Monday as signs of US economic recovery underpinned sentiment, although trading was subdued with many markets closed for extended Christmas holidays.

Asia stocks gain on Fed hopes, China PMI firms

Last Updated: Thursday, September 1, 2011, 09:02

Asian stocks pushed higher in early trade on Thursday in line with a firmer tone on Wall Street, extending a recovery from a sharp sell-off in August on hopes the US Federal Reserve will intervene in markets to support the economy.

Asia joins global stock rout, safety sought

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 09:18

Asian stocks tumbled as much as 5 percent on Friday after panic triggered the worst sell-off on Wall Street since the global financial crisis, prompting investors to slash positions and scramble for cash and government bonds.

Asia stocks slide as economy fears rattle markets

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 09:35

Asian stocks fell for a second successive day on Wednesday and safe haven assets such as gold and the Swiss franc shone as renewed fears about the health of the global economy rattled financial markets.