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Asian Markets React Variably to Trump's Tariff Announcements on China and Europe

Asian markets showed mixed reactions to President Trump's tariff comments on China and Europe, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell. Currency markets saw...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to China's Strong GDP Growth in Q4 2024

Following China's announcement of a 5.4% GDP growth in Q4 2024, Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions. Chinese indexes rose, while others like South Korea's Kospi and Japan's...

Asian Markets Dip: Hang Seng Leads with Over 2% Drop Amid China's Slow Factory Growth

Major Asia-Pacific stock indexes mostly fell as China's factory activity grew slower than expected in December. Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped over 2%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200...

Asian Markets React to China's Manufacturing Data: A Mixed Bag of Results

Asian stock markets mostly declined as investors analyzed China's NBS manufacturing data. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose slightly. The dollar we...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Performance as Holiday Season Approaches

Asian stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, with subdued trading activity due to the Christmas holiday season. Mainland China's indices showed mixed performance, while J...

Asia-Pacific Markets Rally as Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Begin

Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher on Monday, driven by speculation around Honda-Nissan merger talks. Japan's Nikkei 225 up 1.26%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng up 0.57%, and South Korea's...

Bank of Japan's Interest Rate Decision: Key to Asia-Pacific Markets' Performance

Asia-Pacific stock indexes traded mixed as investors awaited the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision. The BOJ is expected to maintain rates at 0.25%. Market performance varied a...

Asia-Pacific Markets Mostly Up as Investors Eye Japan's Trade Data and BoJ Decision

Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors assess Japan's trade data and await the Bank of Japan's rate decision. Major indexes in Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, and China...

Asian Markets Mostly Upbeat Amid US Inflation Data and Australia's Job Market Improvements

Asian markets mostly higher on Thursday afternoon, influenced by Wall Street's recent rally following US inflation data and Australia's improved employment figures. Key indices in ...

Asia's Stock Markets React to Mixed Economic Data from China and Japan

Major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mixed on Monday, influenced by economic data from China and Japan. China's consumer price growth missed expectations, while Ja...

Asia-Pacific Stocks Rally as Wall Street Gains Spur Optimism

Major stock indexes in the Asia-Pacific region traded mostly higher on Tuesday following Wall Street's mostly higher close. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.67%, South Korea's Kospi ...