Asia-Pacific markets News

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...

Asia-Pacific Markets Rally Following US Inflation Data Release

Asia-Pacific markets saw a positive trend following the release of US inflation data, with equities rising across the region. Japan's producer prices and Australia's unemployment r...

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip as South Korea's Political Crisis and US Economic Data Stir Concerns

Asia-Pacific markets mostly traded lower due to South Korea's political crisis and disappointing US economic data. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's arrest and the US Producer...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Variably to Historic Arrest of South Korea's President

Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed reactions following the arrest of South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. While some indices like South Korea's Kospi Composite and Ja...

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip Following PBoC's Bond Purchase Suspension Announcement

Following the PBoC's decision to pause treasury bond purchases, Asia-Pacific markets saw declines, with Japan's Nikkei 225 dropping significantly. Concerns over disinflation risks ...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to Mixed Economic Signals: A Deep Dive

Asia-Pacific stock markets showed mixed reactions after Australia's retail sales grew less than expected and China reported a 0.1% annual inflation rate. Japan's Nikkei 225 fell, w...

Mixed Fortunes in Asia-Pacific Markets Amidst Varied Business Activity Reports

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions to the latest business activity reports from Australia, Japan, and China, with notable growth in China's service sector. Market indices ...

Chinese Stocks Tumble as Asia-Pacific Markets Show Mixed Reactions

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions as Chinese stocks tumbled, influenced by potential interest rate cuts by the People's Bank of China. While some markets saw gains, mainl...

Asia-Pacific Markets React as Chinese Manufacturing Data Falls Short

Asia-Pacific markets experienced mixed trading as disappointing Chinese manufacturing data led to significant declines in Chinese and Hong Kong stock markets. Other regional market...

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...

Asia-Pacific Markets Close 2024 on a Downward Trend Amid China's Manufacturing Reports

On the last trading day of 2024, Asia-Pacific markets faced downturns as investors reacted to China's manufacturing reports. The Shanghai and Shenzhen Composites dropped, while the...

Asia-Pacific Markets Show Mixed Signals After Japanese Manufacturing Data Release

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed reactions following the latest Japanese manufacturing data and signals from the People's Bank of China regarding potential interest rate cuts. The...

Asia-Pacific Markets React Mixed Following Japan's Latest Economic Indicators

Asia-Pacific stock markets showed mixed reactions following Japan's economic data release, including inflation, unemployment, industrial production, and retail sales. South Korea r...

Asian Markets Show Mixed Trends Amid Regional Political and Economic Developments

Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly rose on Thursday, with closures in Australia and Hong Kong. South Korea's political scene was active with an impeachment motion against Prime Mini...

Asia's Markets Show Mixed Signals in a Quiet Holiday Trading Session

During a quiet holiday trading session, Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed trends with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising and South Korea's Kospi declining. The dollar strengthened against t...

Asia-Pacific Markets See Mixed Performance Amid Holiday Closures

Asia-Pacific markets displayed mixed results with several exchanges closed for holidays. Investor attention remains on a possible Santa Claus rally. Japan's Nikkei 225 and China's ...

Asia-Pacific Markets React to US Investigation on Chinese Legacy Semiconductors

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed the impact of a US investigation into Chinese legacy semiconductors and considered central bank meeting minutes a...

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...

China's Steady Interest Rates Drag Down Asia-Pacific Markets

Asia-Pacific stock markets mostly declined after China's central bank decided to keep interest rates steady. Japan's inflation rise to 2.9% also affected investor sentiment.

Asia Markets React to China's Steady Interest Rates and Japan's Inflation Rise

Asia-Pacific markets showed mixed performance due to Japan's inflation rise and China's unchanged interest rates. Key indices in Australia, South Korea, and Hong Kong fell, while C...

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...

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip Ahead of Crucial Fed Decision

Asia-Pacific markets traded lower ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Beijing plans to raise its 2025 budget deficit target to 4% of GDP. Key indices in Japan...

China's Policy Shift Sparks Optimism Across Asia-Pacific Markets

Major Asia-Pacific markets traded higher on Tuesday due to new economic data and China's announcement of a policy shift towards a "moderately loose" monetary policy and proactive f...

Political Turmoil Sends South Korea's Kospi Plunging 2.6%

Major stock indices in the Asia-Pacific region traded mostly lower on Monday, with South Korea's Kospi dropping 2.62% amid heightened political tensions. A motion to impeach Presid...