Asian markets higher

Asia has been on a remarkable journey in the past few decades. The most notable aspect has been the emergence of China. Thirty years ago, there were just a handful of listed companies in China; now it is

Asia-Pacific markets rose on Tuesday as investors look ahead to highly anticipated talks between the U.S. and China as well as more economic data. U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping’s will meet in-person in San Francisco

Most Asian stocks rose sharply on Monday as weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data furthered expectations that the Federal Reserve was done with its rate hike cycle, while focus also turned to upcoming economic readings from China.  Regional stocks have

Most Asian stocks rose sharply on Friday, encouraged by strength on Wall Street and increased bets that the Federal Reserve was done with its run of interest rate hikes, although focus still remained on key U.S. payrolls data

Asian stocks edged higher on Wednesday ahead of a keenly awaited policy decision from the Federal Reserve later in the day, while the yen was stuck near one-year lows against the dollar as Tokyo ramped up intervention warnings.

Shares mostly rose Tuesday in Asia after Wall Street wobbled to a mixed close as yields on U.S. Treasury bonds fell back after creeping above 5%. Benchmarks rose in Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Shanghai and Taiwan, but fell in

Stocks edged higher and bond prices slid on Tuesday as markets continued to retrace last week’s moves to safe-haven assets, focusing on corporate earnings prospects and the resilience of the U.S. economy rather than tensions in the Middle

Asian stock markets experienced a surge on Wednesday, while the dollar took a step back as traders adjusted their U.S. interest rate expectations following a dovish shift from Federal Reserve officials. However, all eyes remain on the U.S.

South Asia is expected to grow by 5.8 percent this year, making it the fastest-growing region in the world even as the pace remains below pre-pandemic levels, the World Bank said on Tuesday. The latest South Asia Development

Amid a backdrop of weaker global trade and higher interest rates, economies across the Asia-Pacific region are poised for resilient growth in 2023, although weaker than in 2022. In its latest Asia Pacific’s economic outlook update, S&P Global

It was the inauguration of the Shinkansen “bullet train” in the 1960s that arguably kicked off the high-speed rail revolution, representing a triumphant economic achievement for Japan that helped it return to the international fold following the turbulence

New stimulus from China helped Asian stocks trade higher on Thursday as concerns over economic growth in the world’s second-largest economy remain in focus. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.2%, with the Shanghai Composite finishing 0.1% higher.

Asian stocks have extended last week’s rally, led by China shares, amid talk that all of Beijing’s small policy steps might actually add up to real stimulus at some stage. The next move is expected to be a

Most Asian stocks rose on Friday as unexpectedly positive Chinese factory activity data and more stimulus measures in the country helped improve sentiment before a closely watched U.S. jobs report.  China rolled out more measures to support its