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Published on 02/12/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian shares rose Tuesday, with energy firms clawing back some losses as oil prices recovered from multi-year lows, while Shanghai surged to a three-year high on hopes for more Chinese government easing.
AFP, Published on 28/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Shares in energy firms tumbled Friday after oil prices hit four-year lows in reaction to Opec's decision to ignore calls for an output cut, although the prospect of cheaper fuel sent airlines surging.
Published on 27/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian stocks were mixed in lacklustre trade Thursday, while oil prices extended losses ahead of a pivotal Opec meeting expected to maintain the cartel's production levels despite a huge glut.
Published on 24/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets rallied Monday after China's surprise move last week to cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years as its leaders try to strengthen growth.
Published on 19/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets slipped Wednesday despite record closing highs on Wall Street, with Tokyo stocks retreating after the central bank stood pat on monetary policy even as Japan tipped back into recession.
Published on 18/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday, with Tokyo leading gainers on bargain-buying after the previous day's sell-off, while Wall Street provided some support with another record close.
Published on 17/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets mostly fell Monday, with Tokyo tumbling almost 3% after data showed Japan's economy had slipped into recession.
Published on 11/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after US shares tapped fresh records for a fourth straight session, while a weaker yen helped Japan's Nikkei extend its recent rally to hit a seven-year high.
Published on 07/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Friday following another record close on Wall Street, while the Nikkei resumed its surge as a brief rally by the yen fizzled out.
Published on 04/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following a soft lead from Wall Street, while Tokyo tacked on another huge set of gains after last week's surprise monetary easing by the Bank of Japan (BoJ).