Asian shares held tight ranges on Wednesday as investors awaited results from tech darling Nvidia to see if the sector's lofty valuations can withstand a jump in bond yields, while still gloomy factory readings from Japan left sentiment fragile. S&P 500 futures climbed 0.3% while Nasdaq...
Hong Kong stocks resumed their losses Wednesday after a much-needed bounce the day before, with ongoing worries about China's economy smothering sentiment. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.16 percent, or 28.25 points, to 17,762.76. The Shanghai Composite Index edged down 0.13 percent, or 4.07 points, to 3,116.27,...
European stock markets opened higher Tuesday after posting cautious gains to start the week. The Stoxx 600 index was 0.5% higher shortly after the open, with all stocks flat or higher. Technology stocks led the pack, gaining 1.08%. During overnight trade, bond selling sent the benchmark 10-year...
Hong Kong stocks opened slightly higher Tuesday after seven successive losses as traders tracked a positive lead from Wall Street, but worries about China's economy dampened sentiment. The Hang Seng Index edged up 0.11 percent, or 18.57 points, to 17,641.86. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.35 percent,...
Japanese shares advanced for a second day on Tuesday as a Wall Street rally in big tech including Nvidia Corp. bolstered investor sentiment, with a pause in the yen’s strengthening supporting export-related stocks. The Topix Index rose 0.8% to 2,260.05 as of 9:19 a.m. in Tokyo time The Nikkei advanced 1% to 31,872.91 Electronics,...
The Shanghai Composite Index opened 0.3% lower, dropping 9.92 to 3,122.03, as stocks lose for the second straight day in Shanghai. China Life Insurance Co. contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 2.0%. Anhui Genuine New Materials Co. had the largest drop, falling 10.0%. In early...
The Hang Seng Index opened 1.1% lower, dropping 202.31 to 17,748.54, as stocks lose for the seventh straight day in Hong Kong. AIA Group Ltd. contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 2.1%. Orient Overseas International Ltd. had the largest drop, falling 10.1%. In early trading,...
European markets retreated on Friday, tracking cautious global sentiment as traders assess the future for monetary policy and fresh concerns about China’s real estate sector. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.4% in early trade, with retail stocks falling 0.9% to lead losses as most...
Hong Kong stocks opened on the back foot Friday, extending their losing streak to a sixth successive day, fuelled by worries over China's economy and talk of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.64 percent, or 117.65 points, to 18,208.88. The Shanghai...
Asia-Pacific markets fell on Wednesday mirroring moves on Wall Street after a decline in U.S. banks. Shares of JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo dropped 2%, and Bank of America dropped 3%. The action came after Fitch warned it may have to downgrade credit rating dozens of...