Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index was up 1.2%, led by insurance stocks. Markets were likely digesting new measures announced by the China Securities Regulatory Commission to boost investments in the A-share market.
Asian stocks gained as President Donald Trump’s push to boost investment in artificial intelligence improved the outlook for the region’s tech firms.
Japan’s core inflation rate rose to a 16-month high at 3% in December, year on year, boosting the case for a rate hike from the Bank of Japan.
Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's latest comments on tariffs raised uncertainty in Chinese markets. U.S. futures edged higher and oil prices declined. Investors in Asia were relieved on Monday after Trump decided not to immediately impose significant tariffs on China.
Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump's first full day in office amid hopes he will take a more cautious
SoftBank Group’s shares rose more than 9% after Trump named the company as a participant in the ‘Stargate’ AI joint venture.
While it’s early days, US-China relations are off to a better-than-feared start after Trump returned to the White House. The US president said he is considering a 10% levy in retaliation for the flow of fentanyl from the country,
European markets open higher while Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments on tariffs raised uncertainty in Chinese markets
Investors hoping for earnings to revive Asian stocks may be let down as upcoming results are likely to show companies were having a tough time even before Donald Trump took office.
Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after China rolled out more moves to try to boost its lagging stock markets by raising confidence that prices will rise. Officials in Beijing
Asian shares are mixed after China rolled out more moves to boost its lagging stock markets. Hong Kong fell while Shanghai's benchmark gained 0.5%. Officials in Beijing said pension funds
Asian stock markets are trading mostly higher on Thursday, supported by positive cues from Wall Street overnight. Gains are led by China, where multiple government departments unveiled medium- and long-term investment plans to boost capital market confidence.