China policymakers try to calm investors as stocks resume trading

Last Updated: Monday, September 7, 2015, 11:06

Looking to draw a line under wild gyrations in Chinese equity markets, which have fallen 40 percent since mid-June, China`s securities regulator said it would take more steps to ensure stable markets, while government officials said the worst of the volatility was over.

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 shares plummet more than 8% by the break

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 10:51

Chinese shares plummeted on Monday, wiping out the year`s gains and leading a slump across Asian equities as Beijing`s latest market intervention failed to restore confidence, with concern mounting about the stalling economy.

Commodity markets tumble as China weakness spreads

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 08:21

Chinese stock indices like the CSI300 and the Shanghai Composite Index tumbled on Monday morning, also dragging on Japan`s Nikkei index as worries over slower growth in the Chinese economy intensified.

Asian stocks hit 3-week lows as China gloom spreads

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 08:23

MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.8 percent in early deals, its lowest level since July 9 as mainland Chinese indexes opened 2- 5 percent lower.

Stock market investors become poorer by Rs 1.50 lakh crore

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 18:54

Total investor wealth of BSE-listed companies plummeted by Rs 1,50,994.8 crore to Rs 1,02,62,579 crore.

Sensex crashes 551 points on P-Note concerns, Nifty dips below 8,400-mark

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 17:02

A sell-off in other Asian markets with over 8 percent plunge in Shanghai on worries that the Chinese economy is heading for a sharp slowdown added to the rout.

Chinese stocks rise after Beijing unleashes emergency support

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 10:21

The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen was up 2.5 percent, while the Shanghai Composite Index had gained 2.2 percent, pulling back after an initial burst of euphoria sent them up around 8 percent when trading began.

China stock bounce lifts Asian markets, but Greek crisis weighs

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 13:07

Asian shares rose on Tuesday after Chinese stocks broke a punishing three-day losing streak, but gains were capped by fears they could go into freefall again and as investors nervously awaited further developments in the deepening euro zone crisis.

China regulators juggle IPOs with growth and a market plunge

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 14:52

A 20 percent fall in Chinese stocks over the past two weeks, mainly blamed on a flood of initial public offerings, highlights the risks that regulators face as they try to use the stock market to support the slowing economy.