China fears keep markets on edge as stocks rally

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 10:20

Top global markets ended the week Friday largely recovered from China-induced panic selling, but market watchers remain worried the turmoil in the world`s number two economy will drag down global growth.

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.

Unlike `97, Asian economies expected to bend, not break

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 23:05

The world market turmoil bears ominous similarities to the contagion that laid Asian economies to waste beginning in 1997: pressure on regional currencies, a worsening trade outlook and slowing growth.

Currency devaluation raises question on China's strength: Rajan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 12:46

Terming devaluation of currencies as a "worrisome trend", RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said China's move to devalue its currency and to protect its stock markets raise questions about the 'true strength' of the world's second largest economy.

Over 20 mn small investors fled China stock market after crash

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 20:56

The number of small investors holding stocks in their accounts slid to 51 million at the end of July from 75 million in June, China Securities Depository & Clearing Corp, the agency that tracks accounts said.

China stocks fall again, despite government efforts

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 17:10

Chinese shares sank today, a day after Shanghai's steepest slide in eight years, defying renewed government vows of support that analysts warned were not enough to settle nervous investors.

Asian markets sink as Shanghai falls further

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 16:48

Asian markets mostly fell again Tuesday, with Shanghai seeing another round of wild volatility a day after its heaviest one-day loss in more than eight years.

China stocks tumble despite positive economic data

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 12:56

The stock market recovery that began in China last week after a slew of government steps to halt a crash ran abruptly out of steam on Wednesday, with markets dropping sharply in afternoon trade despite surprisingly positive economic data.

China IPO freeze opens door to alternative financiers

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 08:48

China`s move to halt new company listings on its stock markets is offering private equity firms, hedge funds and sovereign wealth funds an opening to fill private companies` funding needs, paving the way for more M&A activity.

China stocks jump as government restores faith

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 16:19

Chinese stocks surged for a second day on Friday as a government rescue plan offered a respite from a month-long rout, but analysts warned of further uncertainty and volatility ahead.

China stocks close up strongly on government moves

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 00:01

Chinese stocks stormed into positive territory in volatile trade Thursday as Beijing launched new measures to halt a dramatic sell-off, prompting Asian markets to rebound, but dealers questioned whether the gains would last.

China markets plunge as government measures fail

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 20:45

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index closed down 5.90 percent, or 219.93 points, to 3,507.19. The Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks China`s second exchange, dropped 2.50 percent, or 48.38 points, to 1,884.45.