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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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%.
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.
Business, Published on 18/06/2021
» Tourism-related stocks rallied yesterday from optimism surrounding the recent announcement the country is scheduled to fully reopen in October, but the overall SET Index sagged 0.44% based on news from the Federal Reserve.