Asia
Asia: Markets mixed ahead of key Fed announcement
ASIAN markets were mixed on Tuesday as traders shifted nervously while awaiting the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and the release of US inflation data, while the euro struggled to...
Asia: Markets fall as strong US jobs data dents rate cut hopes
ASIAN markets mostly fell on Monday (Jun 10) as a mixed jobs report eased worries about the US economy but dampened hopes for interest rate cuts, while political uncertainty...
Meituan prepping Middle East foray while exploring Europe, Asia
MEITUAN is preparing for a potential entry into the Middle East in its first expansion beyond the China region, even as it begins to consider the feasibility of other...
Asia: Markets swing as traders eye major US jobs report
ASIAN markets fluctuated on Friday (Jun 7) and investors trod cautiously ahead of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve’s plans for cutting...
Asia: Markets track Wall Street record as US jobs fuel rate cut hopes
ASIAN markets extended a surge on Wall Street on Thursday (Jun 6) as another round of soft US jobs data ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest...
Asia: Most markets rise on US jobs data but fears temper optimism
EQUITIES mostly rose on Wednesday (Jun 5) on building optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates before the end of the year after the latest batch of...
Singapore stocks end lower with Asia markets mixed; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE shares fell on Tuesday (Jun 4) amid mixed regional performance.The Straits Times Index (STI) retreated 0.3 per cent or 9.93 points to 3,338.94. Across the broader market, losers...
Asia: Markets in reverse as US data spark economy worries
ASIAN markets fell on Tuesday (Jun 4) as traders were spooked by signs of weakness in the US economy, even as the data boosted hopes the Federal Reserve will...
