Asia extends stocks rally as upbeat US GDP calms nerves

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 08:07

Asian shares extended a global rally on Friday after upbeat U.S. economic data calmed sentiment, with Chinese stocks jumping for the second day following a rocky start to the week.

Chinese shares crash for the 2nd day, central bank cuts rates

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 17:28

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 7.63 per cent to 2,964.97 points, following the 8.49-per cent loss in its worst daily slump since February 2007.

Shanghai stocks close down 7.63%, extending rout

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 14:53

Shanghai stocks closed down 7.63 percent on Tuesday, piling on fresh heavy losses after their worst daily fall since 2007 sparked panic selling around the world.

China stocks fall again as Beijing stays on sidelines

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 10:07

Chinese stocks sank again on Tuesday, despite a rebound in markets elsewhere in Asia, as investors despaired at the lack of policy action from Beijing in response to recent data suggesting the downturn in the world`s second-largest economy is deepening.

Asian shares bounce off three-year lows while China's suffering goes on

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 09:10

Global share markets have been hit by worries that the Chinese economy was growing at a much slower pace than Beijing`s 7 percent target for 2015.

'Bloody Monday' ravages Chinese stocks, worst fall since 2007

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 16:20

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dropping 8.49 per cent to close at 3209.91 points. The smaller Shenzhen Component Index fell 7.83 per cent ending at 10,970.29 points.

China shares slump 6% leading losses across Asia

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 16:59

Asian shares fell on Tuesday, with Shanghai leading the declines as investors doubted Beijing`s commitment to prop up shares while Bangkok slumped after a bomb attack in the Thai capital.

Gold falls on positive US data

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 09:37

Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell due to positive US data.

Shanghai shares close up 4.92%

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 13:57

Shanghai shares closed up 4.92 percent on Monday on speculation of a broad overhaul of state-owned enterprises after weak economic figures released over the weekend, dealers said.

China has spent $147 bn to prop up stocks: Goldman

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 18:01

Goldman said the government spent 860-900 billion yuan to support the stock market in June and July, according to a research report issued yesterday.

China stocks look set for biggest monthly loss in six years

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 10:16

Stocks have plunged more than 30 percent since mid-June, threatening further risks to an economy that is expected to post its slowest growth in a quarter of a century this year.

China's little secret: A thriving, free market in shares

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 21:03

Far away from the glare of China`s stock market chaos, stampede of sell orders and freeze on new listings, the spirit of free markets is alive and kicking right in the nation`s capital.