BANGKOK – Shares were mixed Wednesday in Europe and Asia after an update on U.S. inflation pulled most Wall Street stocks lower, though gains for Nvidia pushed the Nasdaq to another record. The report showed inflation in the United States accelerated to 2.7% last month from 2.4% in May. Economists said higher prices for clothes,…
Global markets today: Asian markets trade mix on Tuesday, July 15, as investors seem to brush aside the uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s fluctuating tariff stance and shift their focus to upcoming economic data from China. Japan’s Nikkei 225 remained largely unchanged, while the broader Topix index rose by 0.32 per cent. Japan’s 10-year…
Global markets today: Asian markets open on a mix note on Monday as investors react to the 30 per cent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on the European Union and Mexico over the weekend. Japan’s Nikkei 225 had slipped 0.33 per cent, while the broader Topix index edged lower by 0.21 per cent….
Sentiment in Asian markets remains mixed amidst uncertainty about U.S. tariffs that kept investor sentiment fragile. A mood of caution prevailed as markets awaited further developments in the trade negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners. China’s Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.4 percent to finish trading at 3,457.75. The day’s trading ranged between 3,459.59…
Hong Kong stocks rose from a one-week low as mainland funds ploughed more money into the city’s assets on optimism that Beijing will push for high-quality growth and rein in excessive price competition in some industries. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.5 per cent to 24,182.88 at 9.50am local time on Wednesday, while the Hang…
Hong Kong stocks fell after a government report showed manufacturing in China struggled to expand this month as US tariffs hampered exports, while traders braced for more volatility before a deadline on US trade deals. The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.4 per cent to 24,182.95 at the local noon trading break on Monday, trimming this…