Asian shares bounce off three-year lows while China's suffering goes on

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 09:10

Global share markets have been hit by worries that the Chinese economy was growing at a much slower pace than Beijing`s 7 percent target for 2015.

China shares slump 6% leading losses across Asia

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 16:59

Asian shares fell on Tuesday, with Shanghai leading the declines as investors doubted Beijing`s commitment to prop up shares while Bangkok slumped after a bomb attack in the Thai capital.

Gold falls on positive US data

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 09:37

Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell due to positive US data.

Gold hits 5-1/2-year low, heads for worst week since October

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 09:22

Gold has been hurt this year by expectations that the Federal Reserve is on track to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade.

Gold falls to near five-year low as bearish view holds

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 11:09

Gold fell on Wednesday for a seventh session in eight, reflecting sustained downward pressure on the metal days after its steepest drop in almost two years, with more losses seen ahead as the demand outlook dims.

Gold plunges to five-year lows after early Asia rout

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 09:44

Gold prices plunged more than 4 percent to five-year lows on Monday as a sudden bout of selling across Shanghai and New York markets during the illiquid early Asian trading hours triggered a mini flash crash, deepening bullion`s biggest rout in years.

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 brokers to invest $19 million to curb market plunge

Last Updated: Saturday, July 4, 2015, 21:34

China's 21 largest brokerage firms announced on Saturday they would invest more than USD 19 billion in the country's stock markets in order to curb its precipitous fall over the last three weeks.

Hong Kong stocks up 0.56% by break

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 11:11

Hong Kong shares ended the morning session 0.56 percent higher Thursday following a positive lead from Wall Street, while another weak Chinese manufacturing report increased hopes of more stimulus from Beijing.

Hong Kong stocks up 0.28% by break

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 09:48

Hong Kong shares rose 0.28 percent in the morning session Wednesday, tracking an advance in Shanghai as investors bet on further economy-boosting measures by China.

Shanghai surpasses New York, Hong Kong to become new IPO leader

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 18:51

Shanghai Stock Exchange has become the world leader in Initial Public Offerings for the first time, outshining rivals, New York and Hong Kong during the first quarter after raising 5.4 billion dollars, a report said.

Hong Kong stocks end 0.13% down

Last Updated: Thursday, March 26, 2015, 13:51

Hong Kong stocks ended 0.13 percent lower Thursday following hefty losses on Wall Street, but Shanghai resumed its latest rally on hopes for stimulus measures for the Chinese economy.