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Asian markets mostly down as China fears reappear
Aug 12, 2021 (AFP)
The weak showing came despite a record lead from Wall Street, as traders assessed US figures showing a drop in inflation that eased some pressure on the Federal...
Asian markets mixed as traders weigh Delta, recovery outlook
Aug 11, 2021 (AFP)
News that US President Joe Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending bill had finally passed the Senate provided some cheer, though analysts said it would l...
Asian markets struggle as virus, Fed taper talk blur outlook
Aug 10, 2021 (AFP)
While vaccinations are being rolled out, infection rates continue to climb around the world, forcing some governments -- particularly China and Australia-- to i...
China factory gate inflation surges on commodity prices
Aug 09, 2021 (AFP)
The world's second largest economy has largely bounced back from strict coronavirus lockdowns last year but a fresh spike in cases of the highly transmissible D...
Huge infrastructure bill backed by Biden passes key hurdle
Aug 07, 2021 (AFP)
The $1.2 trillion bill, designed to fund much-needed upgrades to US roads, highways, bridges and high-speed internet, drew the support of 18 Republican senators...
China exports robust in July as port activity rebounds
Aug 07, 2021 (AFP)
Outbound shipments from the world's second-largest economy have remained resilient this year, boosted by demand for goods like medical gear and electronics need...
Asian markets swing as traders digest Delta, US data
Aug 05, 2021 (AFP)
The broad view is that the recovery is still on track while the volatility that gripped the world last week has died down for now, though there remains a certai...
Asian markets mixed as Delta virus variant fans recovery concerns
Aug 03, 2021 (AFP)
While corporate earnings continue to impress, trader optimism has taken a knock after a series of below-forecast readings from the world's biggest economies inc...
New vote recommended in US Amazon union election
Aug 03, 2021 (AFP)
The recommendation by a hearing officer is a key step in potentially overturning the April ballot, which aimed to create the first union at a US-based Amazon fa...
China factory activity slows in July, hit by extreme weather
Jul 31, 2021 (AFP)
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a key gauge of manufacturing activity in the world's second-largest economy, dropped to 50.4 in July from June's 50.9, the...
US requires more disclosure from Chinese firms amid Beijing's crackdown
Jul 30, 2021 (AFP)
The announcement comes in the wake of Beijing's recent steps to tighten the leash on major corporations in entertainment, ride-hailing, education and online sho...
Asian markets rally after Fed meeting, led by Hong Kong surge
Jul 29, 2021 (AFP)
Traders were also cheered by progress in Washington on President Joe Biden's trillion-dollar infrastructure bill, which he has said could "transform America" an...
Asian markets mostly down on China worries after Wall St drop
Jul 28, 2021 (AFP)
Hong Kong and Shanghai were in focus after suffering a diabolical previous three days in the wake of Beijing unveiling a series of measures aimed at curbing a r...
Amazon eyes cryptocurrency but not poised for Bitcoin
Jul 26, 2021 (AFP)
City AM cited as unnamed insider as saying Amazon would start taking cryptocurrency, citing a recent job posting by the company for someone with digital currenc...
Asian markets struggle to match Wall St gains as rally fades
Jul 23, 2021 (AFP)
Wall Street's three main indexes closed near new records Thursday, fuelled by better-than-expected corporate reports and a seemingly unbreakable optimism about ...
Asian markets extend global rally as earnings trump virus worries
Jul 22, 2021 (AFP)
After a painful start to the week, investors were back in the saddle as Wall Street and Europe enjoyed back-to-back rallies thanks to optimism about the outlook...
Asia builds on global retreat as Delta fears deepen
Jul 20, 2021 (AFP)
Investors have been rattled in recent weeks by data showing the highly transmissible virus surging across the world, forcing some governments to reimpose contai...
Nasdaq, large banks unveil exchange for private stock sales
Jul 20, 2021 (AFP)
The spin-off of Nasdaq Private Market will allow private stock trades and comes as many companies have opted to stay in private hands longer before entering pub...
Asian markets drop on fresh inflation, virus worries
Jul 19, 2021 (AFP)
Hong Kong was the worst hit after the United States warned businesses about the "growing risks" of operating in the city as China tightens its grip, raising con...
US warns of 'growing risks' for business in blow to Hong Kong
Jul 16, 2021 (AFP)
The United States also imposed sanctions on seven more Chinese officials in Hong Kong as it vowed there would be a price for Beijing's imposition of a draconian...
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