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Tech rebound supports Asian equities
Business, Published on 23/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities rose on Friday, with technology stocks in the region rebounding from a selloff that had been prompted by concerns over the revenue outlook for Nvidia Corp.
China worries send Asian shares lower again
Business, Published on 19/08/2023
» RECAP: Shares in Asia continued to decline yesterday against the backdrop of worries about the Chinese economy and property sector and higher global interest rates.
Global shares steady but crackdown rattles China
Business, Published on 31/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks tracked solid corporate earnings growth while Chinese equities slipped to their lowest in the month on concerns about regulatory crackdowns. Asian and emerging market shares also edged lower on Friday. The MSCI World Index gained 1.1% for the month.
All eyes on Fed next week as global shares steady
Business, Published on 24/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks had a volatile week before picking up on Friday. The MSCI World Index steadied after three days of gains. The market is looking ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting after the European Central Bank pledged on Thursday to continue with heavy stimulus spending. Emerging markets and Asian shares slid, pressured by coronavirus worries.
Equities steady as Fed calms inflation jitters
Business, Published on 17/07/2021
» Recap: The MSCI World Index held its ground yesterday despite some modest dips in Asia, while European shares opened higher. Equity investors were heartened by Federal Reserve statements that calmed worries about inflation.
Emerging market equities wobble as Delta spreads
Business, Published on 10/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks steadied on Friday, but the MSCI Index of emerging markets was poised for a 2.9% weekly fall, while emerging market currencies also retreated.
Global shares buoyant but SET little changed
Business, Published on 03/07/2021
» Recap: Global shares stayed near record highs on Friday as markets awaited US payroll figures that could shed light on Federal Reserve policy tightening. But China blue-chips fell nearly 3% to a four-month low, pushing down the MSCI emerging markets gauge by 1%.
Payment profusion
Business, Published on 28/06/2021
» The adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a payment method for goods and services is gradually gaining traction among real-world entrepreneurs despite the inherent price volatility, including a recent dip.
Recovery outlook lifts most bourses but SET falters
Business, Published on 26/06/2021
» Recap: Global shares were mixed while European and US markets were steady yesterday as investors weighed the outlook for economic recovery, while US banks rose after passing stress tests. For the week, global shares are poised for their biggest advance since April, with the MSCI World index up 2%.
Hawkish turn by Fed spooks equity investors
Business, Published on 19/06/2021
» Recap: Global shares faced selloffs sparked by mounting fear of inflation as the US Federal Reserve telegraphed a gradual end to ultra-loose monetary policy. The MSCI World Equity Index dipped 0.13% to 713.97 points on Friday after hitting a record high of 722.32 on Tuesday. European banks and energy slid while Tokyo stocks fell as the yen appreciated against the dollar.