Market Pulse - Asia
Asia report: Markets mixed after Fed minutes; Lenovo leaps
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Thursday, as traders sifted through the latest Fed minutes released stateside overnight, with shares in Hong Kong tech manufacturer Lenovo rocketing.
Asia report: Stocks rise as Trump hints at deadline delay
Most markets in Asia finished higher on Wednesday, riding a wave of positive sentiment generated by comments from Donald Trump that the looming deadline for a trade deal with China could be postponed.
Trump says trade talks with China going 'very very well'
US President Donald Trump said trade talks with China were going "very very well" and said he would be willing to delay the 1 March deadline that would see tariffs on Chinese products rise from 10% to 25%.
FX round-up: Pound gains amid reports 'Malthouse Compromise' might be dead
Sterling jumped on Tuesday, amid conflicting reports regarding the death of the so-called 'Malthouse Compromise' which called for the Irish backstop to be renegotiated or, failing that, for an orderly 'no deal' withdrawal.
Commodities: Copper clambers back atop 200-day moving average
Commodities moved higher as investors in the States returned from the long weekend and US-China trade talks got under way again in Washington D. C.
Huawei founder says CFO arrest was politically motivated
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said on Monday that America's arrest of his daughter, the company's Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, was politically motivated.
Asia report: Markets mixed as oil prices slip
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Tuesday, as investors pinned their hopes for a trade truce to talks about to begin between officials from Washington and Beijing.
New round of China-US trade talks starts in Washington
Chinese and US officials are set to reconvene in Washington on Tuesday to kick off a new round of talks on trade that follow positive negotiations last week in Beijing.
HSBC falls short on fourth quarter revenues and profits
Asian-focused HSBC posted lower than expected revenues and profits for the final three months of 2018 as volatility in financial markets took its toll, meaning that top-line growth failed to keep up with expenses.
Yen dips on 'dovish' comments from BoJ chief
The Bank of Japan may be forced to consider easing monetary policy further if a stronger yen impacts on the outlook for inflation and the economy, the governor of its central bank said.
Honda to shut down Swindon car plant putting 3,500 jobs on the line
Honda is set to announce the closure of its car plant in Swindon in 2022 which could potentially leave 3,500 workers unemployed.
Week ahead: US-China trade talks, central banks in the spotlight
The markets' focus over the coming week will be on the continuing trade talks between the US and China, in Washington D. C.
Asia report: China leads surge across region
It was green across most of the board in Asia on Monday, with the region led by a surge on the Chinese bourses, as investors kept a close eye on ongoing trade discussions between the US and China.
Asia report: Markets lose steam after US retail sales
Markets in Asia ended the week on a sour note, taking their lead from Wall Street, which was on the back foot overnight after a serious decline in American retail sales.
Asia report: Markets subdued ahead of trade talks in Beijing
Most markets in Asia were in the negative as they closed on Thursday, as high-level trade talks between the US and China loomed.
US and China resume trade talks ahead of looming deadline
US and Chinese officials will resume trade talks on Thursday all through Friday as the 1 March deadline to reach an agreement moves closer.
Asia report: Markets finish higher as Trump boosts trade sentiment
Markets in Asia finished on a positive note on Wednesday, as sentiment on the US-China trade situation improved overnight.
BoE's Carney issues stark warning on risks from trade, China slowdown
Bank of England chief Mark Carney sounded a dire warning on Tuesday on what the costs of a full-blown trade war might be.
Asia report: Markets rise on US-China trade deal hopes
Markets in Asia were higher across the board on Tuesday, with technology plays receiving a boost, and investors maintaining a close eye on trade relations between Washington and Beijing.
FX round-up: Sterling hit by weak data, US dollar strength
Sterling was under pressure on Monday, dragged lower by a spate of weak data out of the UK even as the US currency found a bid against the other majors ahead of a key week for US-China trade talks.