Harry Maguire named best player from Matchweek 8

Harry Maguire named best player from Matchweek 8

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been recognised by fans for his heroics against Premier League rivals Liverpool. The England defender was a towering presence at the back as he kept the partnership of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak in check while also popping up with the decisive goal for United’s 2-1 win at Anfield…

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Asian shares advance, with Japan's benchmark surging after ruling party forms new coalition

Asian shares advance, with Japan’s benchmark surging after ruling party forms new coalition

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets surged Monday after Wall Street finished a winning week, overcoming worries over bank lending and the trade war with China. U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices fell. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.9%, to 48,970.40, setting a new record, after its governing Liberal Democrats found a new coalition partner,…

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Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, China GDP

Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, China GDP

Beijing Central Business District, mix of offices and apartments Ispyfriend | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Monday as investors parsed the latest slew of economic data out of China. China’s GDP rose 4.8% in the July-to-September period compared to a year ago, in line with expectations of analysts polled by Reuters. The…

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