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☆ Asia-Pacific markets inch up after Wall Street gains overnight
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A pedestrian looks at Japanese companies' share prices of the Tokyo Stock Exchange displayed on an electronic board in Tokyo on April 30, 2021. Shares in the Asia-Pacific inched higher on Wednesday following a second day of gains in major U.S. indexes. The Japanese yen remained above 149 against the U.S. dollar. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was fractionally higher. China was due to release home prices data Wednesday, but the release has been delayed.

☆ Asia-Pacific markets rise after Wall Street's jump; yen hovers near 149-levels
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Shares in the Asia-Pacific traded higher on Tuesday after Wall Street's rally overnight. Japan's yen touched 149.08 against the dollar and was last trading near 148.90. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan added 0.46%. The unusual move comes as the Communist Party of China holds its 20th National Congress.

☆ Asia-Pacific markets slip as recession fears weigh
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Pedestrians walk in front of an electronic quotation board displaying stock prices of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 7, 2022. Shares in the Asia-Pacific fell on Monday as recession fears weigh in over expectations of continued tighten monetary policies around the world. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.6% lower. Later in the week week, several countries in the region are slated to report inflation data, while Australia will release unemployment statistics and China will announce its loan prime rate decision. U.S. stocks closed the previous week lower after a University of Michigan survey showed inflation expectations were increasing.

☆ Japan stocks jump 2%, leading gains in Asia after Wall Street rally, Singapore's GDP grows 4.4%
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

An employee works at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 13, 2022. Shares in the Asia-Pacific jumped on Friday, taking the lead from Wall Street overnight as investors shook off a strong inflation report. The Nikkei 225 in Japan was 2.37% higher in early trade, while the Topix gained 1.74%. Japan's yen plunged to its lowest levels against the U.S. dollar since 1990 overnight before paring losses, and still trading at 147-levels. Singapore's GDP grew 4.4% in the third quarter and is expected to further tighten its monetary policy.

☆ World stocks slip to near 2-yr low ahead of U.S. CPI data
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Marc Jones | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Global markets have suffered a torrid few weeks and there was little sign of respite in either Asia or Europe as weak equities knocked MSCI's 47-country world index (.MIWD00000PUS) down for a seventh straight day. It has fallen nearly 4.3% in the last six days, with markets worried that aggressive global interest rate hikes will trigger recessions. Data had already confirmed German harmonised inflation was +10.9% y/y in September but all eyes are on U.S. CPI data due at 1230 GMT. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback against six major rivals, barely budged from around 113.25 ahead of the CPI data. "Markets still feel very dysfunctional"Meanwhile, crude oil markets remained weak following a 2% slide on Wednesday amid worries over demand.

☆ Asian stocks weaken as Fed, BoE fuel uncertainty before U.S. CPI data
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Kevin Buckland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

U.S. long-term Treasury yields languished near the lows of the past two days, sitting little changed at 3.9227% in Tokyo trading. Treasury yields turned lower after the minutes, reversing an earlier rise, with investors focusing on the dovish undertones in taking yields back from near two-decade highs. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback against six major rivals, stuck near the middle of its range this week, trading little changed at 113.27. But the dollar was little changed versus sterling , which had rebounded strongly from a two-week trough of $1.0925 on Tuesday. Benchmark 10-year gilt yields had swung from a fresh 14-year peak at 4.632% to close at 4.429% on Wednesday, little changed from the previous session.

☆ Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed ahead of U.S. inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

A man looks at an electronic quotation board displaying stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on August 2, 2022. Shares in the Asia-Pacific were mixed on Thursday as investors await inflation data from the U.S. due later stateside. The Nikkei 225 in Japan was fractionally lower and the Topix was down 0.28%. Japan's yen strengthened in Asia's morning after touching 146.98 per dollar. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was just above the flatline.

☆ Asia-Pacific markets mixed amid fears of slowing growth; yen weakens past 146
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday amid concerns over the global economy and ahead of the Bank of Korea's rate decision. The Nikkei 225 in Japan was lower by about 0.2% while the Topix lost 0.15%. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was little changed. South Korea's central bank is expected to raise interest rates by 50 basis points to 3% on Wednesday, according to a Reuters poll. The Korean won last changed hands at 1,432.30 per dollar.

☆ Asia-Pacific markets open higher following negative start to the week
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Visitors stands in front of an electronic ticker at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Shares in the Asia-Pacific were higher on Tuesday after sharp falls on Monday. The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose 0.65%, and the Topix index gained 0.66%. South Korea's Kospi was marginally up, and the Kosdaq gained 0.64%. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was about flat.

☆ Nikkei, Kospi fall 2%; Asia-Pacific markets drop as negative sentiment remains
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Shares in the Asia-Pacific fell sharply on Monday as negative sentiment continues to weigh in on markets. The Nikkei 225 in Japan dropped 2.19% in early trade, and the Topix slipped 2%. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 1.19% lower. Onewo, a subsidiary of property developer China Vanke, is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange this week as well.

☆ Asia-Pacific markets inch lower as investors weigh Fed hike
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An electronic board displays stock information at the Australian Securities Exchange, operated by ASX Ltd., in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Asia-Pacific shares slipped on Friday as investors continue to weigh the Federal Reserve's aggressive stance. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 opened slightly higher but gave up gains to fall 1.16% on its return to trade after a holiday on Thursday. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.18%. On Wall Street overnight, stocks fell for a third consecutive day over recession fears following the Fed's latest 75-basis-point rate hike.

☆ Asia markets fall after Federal Reserve raises rates; Bank of Japan decision ahead
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. Asia markets traded lower on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled further hikes ahead. U.S. stocks were volatile and closed sharply lower following the announcement. The Nikkei 225 in Japan slipped 1% in early trade, and the Topix index fell 0.78%. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.46%.

☆ Hong Kong stocks hit an 11-year low after historic Fed rate hike
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Laura He | Cnn Business | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Hong Kong (CNN Business) Hong Kong stocks hit their lowest level in more than a decade Thursday and other Asian markets also fell after the US Federal Reserve raised rates by 75 basis points and forecast even more hikes ahead, fueling concerns about a recession. Hang Seng Index HSI Nikkei 225 N225 Shanghai Composite Index SHCOMP Thefell as much as 2.6%, breaking below 18,000 points, before recovering slightly. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index fell 1.6%, while Japan'sand South Korea's Kospi both fell 0.6%. The Exchange Square Complex, which houses the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. "If you were to compare this rate hike cycle to previous rate hike cycles going back to 1983, the Fed has never raised rates this much in this short a time period," said David Chao, global market strategist, Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) at Invesco.

☆ Asian stocks sink, yields rise as markets brace for aggressive Fed
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Kevin Buckland | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterMSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares (.MIAP00000PUS) lost 1%. Sweden's Riksbank surprised markets overnight with a full percentage-point hike, and warned of more to come over the next six months. Markets are pricing in an 81% chance of another 75-basis-point increase, and see a 19% probability of a full percentage point rise. The Bank offered to buy 250 billion yen of bonds in an unscheduled operation on Wednesday to keep yields in check. Meanwhile, crude oil continued its decline amid worries that aggressive tightening by the Fed and other central banks would crimp growth and curb demand.

☆ Hong Kong tech leads losses in Asia; China cuts rates ahead of Fed, Bank of Japan meetings this week
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Abigail Ng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Shares in the Asia-Pacific fell on Monday ahead of major central bank meetings this week. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong was 0.89% lower in the final hour of trade, with the Hang Seng Tech index down 1.93%. In mainland China, the Shanghai Composite dipped 0.35% to 3,115.60 and the Shenzhen Component also declined 0.48% to 11,207.04. The People's Bank of China cut its 14-day reverse repo rates. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.59%.

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