Market Report - Asia
Asia report: Most markets falter on failure of Trump-Kim talks
Most markets in Asia were in the red at the close on Thursday, after the summit between US president Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un was wound up early, with no agreement being reached between the two nations.
Asia report: Markets mixed as Trump and Kim meet in Vietnam
Markets in Asia were in a mixed state as they closed on Wednesday, as investors held their breath ahead of a meeting between US president Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un, taking place in Vietnam.
Asia report: Markets fall as investors clamour for Trump trade details
Major indices fell into the red across Asia on Tuesday, as investors grew impatient over a lack of details on the delay of Washington’s 1 March deadline to reach a trade agreement with China.
Asia report: Markets rise as Trump suspends China trade deadline
Markets in Asia finished higher across the board on Monday, with sentiment getting a good kick into action thanks to the White House confirming it was postponing its self-imposed 1 March deadline to come to a trade agreement with Beijing.
Asia report: Most markets higher, Aussie coal miners suffer
Most markets in Asia finished the last session of the week in the green, with Chinese stocks leading the charge, although coal plays in Australia were on the back foot following reports of a ban from Beijing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Asia report: Markets mixed amid post-holiday focus on trade war
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Monday, as investors kept a close eye on the ongoing trade spat between Washington and Beijing, and a number of markets returned for their first full week after the Lunar New Year holidays.
Asia report: Markets drop as hopes for trade peace dwindle
Asian markets suffered on Friday after US President Donald Trump appeared to confirm that he will not meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade before the end of a 90-day tariffs truce between the two nations.
Asia report: Hints of Australian rate cut raises investor hopes
Most Asian markets climbed on Thursday after the governor of Australia’s central bank said a cut in interest rates "might be appropriate at some point", but India made a surprise rate cut.
Asia report: Markets rise after Wall Street rally
Australian and Japanese markets racked up gains on Wednesday after technology companies spurred on Wall Street and President Trump's State of the Union address failed to spark a major reaction from investors.
Asia report: Investors await China-US trade news as Aussie banks rocket
Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday as some investors awaited Donald Trump's State of the Union address and any hints it might hold to the progress of trade talks with China, while indexes down-under were buoyed as Australian banks enjoyed a lucky escape from increased regulation.
Asia report: Markets subdued as trade deal speculation rumbles on
Trading was muted across Asia at the start of the week as Chinese and South Korean markets remained closed, though speculation continued over the next steps to be taken by the US and China in their ongoing trade talks.