Stocks fall as investors await U.S. economic data Japan’s PM Takaichi to meet BOJ governor as markets speculate on rates Fed rate-cut expectations decrease despite U.S. economic weakness SYDNEY, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Asian stocks slid in early trade on Tuesday, as financial markets waited on a rush of key U.S economic data delayed by…
Nov 16 (Reuters) – Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday after hawkish Federal Reserve officials dimmed hopes for a December interest rate cut. The record-long U.S. government shutdown that concluded on Thursday has generated a significant data void, leaving the Federal Reserve and market participants without key insights ahead of the…
US jobs, Nvidia earnings headline week ahead Japan economy contracts on US tariff hit; Nikkei flat Dollar up slightly vs euro SINGAPORE, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Asia’s stock markets struck a cautious tone on Monday as traders looked ahead to a week of corporate earnings and catch-up U.S. data, with the focus on the interest…
Topix, FTSE, STOXX and Dow Jones notch record highs Yen slipping as PM pushes back on rate hikes Brent crude at 3-week low on OPEC surplus forecast SINGAPORE, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Stocks and gold paused for breath on Thursday at the end of the longest government shutdown on record, with markets turning to the…
Tech drives initial rally, but stock traders cautious after weak US data Divergent views among Fed officials clouds outlook for December rate cut RBA refrains from rate cut, as widely expected TOKYO, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Asian stock markets from Tokyo to Taipei and Seoul retreated from all-time highs on Tuesday, with investors booking profits…
Asia stocks hover near highest since February 2021 Dollar firms after hawkish tilt from some Fed policymakers Earnings focus now to be on tech firms Japan closes for holiday, trading in Asia likely to be muted SINGAPORE, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Asian stocks rose on Monday as the U.S.-China trade truce and soaring spending on…
BOJ stands pat on rates, yen falls Currency reaction muted after Trump-Xi meeting; details awaited Trump says trade deal with China could be signed on Thursday Traders reduce expectations for 25bp Fed cut in December SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (Reuters) – The yen fell on Thursday in the wake of the Bank of Japan’s decision to…
Fed’s Powell hints 25 bps cut may be last of 2025 BOJ expected to leave rates on hold for now ECB also seen standing pat Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea, de-escalation expected U.S. tech sector earnings weigh on stocks SINGAPORE, Oct 30 (Reuters) – Asian stocks fluctuated between gains and losses early…