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.

'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 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.

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 shares slip again as Beijing scrambles to calm markets

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 12:55

After a plunge of more than 8 percent in major indexes on Monday, Chinese regulators said they were prepared to buy shares to stabilise the stock market, while the central bank injected cash into money markets and hinted at further monetary easing.

China stocks tumble, suffer biggest one-day loss in 8 years

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 13:30

Major indexes suffered their largest one-day drop since 2007, shattering a period of relative calm in China`s volatile stock markets since Beijing unleashed a barrage of support measures to arrest a slump that began in mid-June.

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.