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Asian investors take profits after upbeat week
Published on 23/03/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets slipped yesterday on profit-taking after a big rally the day before, but Japan's Nikkei closed at an all-time high, underpinned by record gains on Wall Street overnight, strength in automakers' stocks and a weaker yen.
Favourable US inflation report cheers investors
Published on 02/03/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced yesterday, led by Japan, as US stocks reached fresh highs after the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation indicator met consensus forecasts.
Asian shares advance after US tech rally
Business, Published on 03/02/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian markets advanced yesterday amid a rebound in US shares after impressive results from tech giants. But Chinese stocks fell on disappointment with the limited impact of state policy support measures to revive the economy.
Improving rate-cut outlook buoys equities
Published on 23/12/2023
» RECAP: Shares advanced in most Asian markets yesterday after US stocks resumed a rally fuelled by fresh data that backed the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates more than currently anticipated.
Asian equity rally powered by rate-cut optimism
Business, Published on 16/12/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian equities extended their rallies yesterday, while currencies held onto recent gains amid a bout of Fed-fuelled optimism, after the US central bank flagged likely rate cuts next year.
Stocks to surge until year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could possibly return to the 1,500-point mark by the end of the year, up from last month's close of about 1,380 points, as foreign funds are likely to return and the recently-approved Thailand ESG Fund (TESG) has boosted trading, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Tax-deductible stocking stuffers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2023
» The time of year is approaching when money-savvy investors search for tax-deductible options that offer reasonable returns.
Asian shares dip but oil price plunge offers relief
Published on 18/11/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back slightly yesterday as softer US economic data took some of the steam out of Wall Street, but plunging oil prices were good news for the inflation outlook.
Asian shares fall as Fed talks tough on rates
Business, Published on 11/11/2023
» RECAP: Shares in Asia fell yesterday after the head of the US Federal Reserve warned interest rates may have to climb further, stunting a rally in stocks and bonds and sending investors back to the dollar.
Asian equities rise amid expected rate relief
Business, Published on 04/11/2023
» RECAP: Stocks and currencies in Asia gained in line with a weakening of the US dollar, as traders embraced riskier assets on prospects the Federal Reserve's tightening cycle is nearing an end.