Europe, Asia stocks set for worst monthly drop in three years on China, Fed

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 15:16

Oil prices fell again both on the Fed rates outlook and as investors took profits on last week`s 10 percent rise.

Asia markets rally after strong US growth figures

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 10:34

Asia stocks staged another rally in early trade on Friday, taking heart from strong US growth figures to cement a recovery after a torrid week when global markets took fright over China`s gloomy economic outlook.

Asia shares wallow near 3-month lows on Fed anxiety, Greece

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 09:12

Asian shares made a tentative rebound from three-month lows on Wednesday though the spectre of higher borrowing costs in the United States and concerns about the apparent lack of progress in talks between Greece and its creditors sapped confidence.

Asia stocks mostly down, euro sinks as Greece delays payment

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 10:25

Tokyo fell 0.44 percent by lunch, Hong Kong lost 0.20 percent and Seoul gave back 0.38 percent, but Sydney was flat and Shanghai rose 1.54 percent.

Asia stocks mostly down, euro holds up as Greek talks plod

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 12:33

Most Asian markets fell on Thursday, with Shanghai plunging more than five percent at one point and Tokyo`s early gains whittled to almost nothing but the euro held its gains after Greece and its creditors met for key debt reform talks.

Asian shares slip, but upbeat Japan GDP lifts Nikkei

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 08:50

Asian shares got off to a lacklustre start on Wednesday after a mixed day on Wall Street, though Japan`s better-than-expected economic growth lifted the Nikkei to a nearly one-month high.

Asia shares struggle after data raises more questions on US economy

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 08:54

Oil prices are little changed with Brent futures standing at $66.84 per barrel.

Asia shares slip after US data but euro advances

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 11:02

Asian markets mostly retreated, however, the euro added to recent gains after data showing the eurozone economy picking up,

Asia shares rise before China data, more stimulus seen

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 08:40

MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.5 percent. Japan`s Nikkei stock index edged down slightly.

Asian shares take cue from Nasdaq record

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 09:23

An index of Asian shares rose on Friday, on track for a weekly gain as a fresh record for the Nasdaq helped nudge it toward seven-year highs, while the dollar marched in place after more lacklustre U.S. economic data.

Tokyo stocks open 0.49% higher

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 06:04

Tokyo stocks opened 0.49 percent higher on Tuesday with investor sentiment lifted by sharp gains on Wall Street and a weaker yen.

Hong Kong stocks flat at open

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 07:39

Hong Kong stocks were marginally lower in the first few minutes of trade Monday as China`s decision to cut the amount of cash banks must keep in reserve was offset by a mainland clampdown on margin trading.