China move fails to calm nerves, Sensex tanks 318 points

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 18:34

The relief rally proved to be short-lived when the benchmark BSE Sensex on Wednesday failed to capitalise on the previous session's gains, falling 318 points to settle below the 26,000-mark, as investors steered clear of risky bets.

Gold struggles even as equities drop further after China rate cut

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 10:28

Gold slipped on Wednesday, struggling to draw buyers even as Asian stocks fell further despite China`s latest policy easing with investors remaining wary of a near-term hike in U.S. interest rates.

Asian shares wobble after China rate cut

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 09:05

Asian stocks flip-flopped on Wednesday after China cut interest rates in a bid to restore confidence in its sagging economy, with trading volatile after days of heavy swings across world equities.

Video: China cuts rates, adds fuel to European stock

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 18:52

China stocks crashed for the second day on Tuesday prompting the central bank of the world's second largest economy to cut the reserve requirement ratio and key interest rates.

World stocks, dollar, oil extend gains after China cuts rates

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 16:33

The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose 4.2 percent, recouping the bulk of the 5 percent-plus it lost the previous day.

China April factory output grows 5.9%, misses forecasts

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 11:42

Central bank cut interest rates early this week for the third time in six months to lower companies` borrowing costs and boost activity.

Asia shares mostly up after US jobs report, China rate cut

Last Updated: Monday, May 11, 2015, 14:17

Shanghai jumped 3.04%, or 127.66 points, to 4,333.58 and Hong Kong added 0.51, or 140.86 points, to close at 27,718.20.

Asian markets rise after China rate cut, US data

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 08:27

Several key events will also be taking investors` attention this week, including a meeting of China`s Communist Party, the European Central Bank and the release of US jobs figures.