Nikkei Tokyo's key Nikkei index suffered its largest drop in more than three years Friday, following reports that Israel carried out strikes on Iran and after US tech stocks fell. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ended down 2.66 percent, or 1,011.35 points, to 37,068.35, marking its largest fall in points since February 2021. Hang Seng Hong Kong shares sank Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, sparking worries of a region-wide war in the Middle East after last weekend's attack on Israel by Tehran. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.99 percent, or 161.73 points, to...
Hong Kong stocks edged down at the start of business Tuesday as traders weigh the likelihood of the Federal Reserve lifting interest rates more than expected this year. The Hang Seng Index dipped 0.13 percent, or 27.46 points, to 20,859.50. The Shanghai Composite Index was barely moved, edging 0.04 points higher to 3,291.63, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange was also flat, inching up 0.02 points to 2,161.68. Source : AFP
Japanese stocks dipped in thin trading as investors continued to look for clues on the next moves by the Bank of Japan and Federal Reserve. The Topix fell 0.1% to 1,998.27 as of 9:01 a.m. Tokyo time, while the Nikkei declined 0.1% to 27,497.97. US markets were closed for a holiday Monday. Keyence contributed the most to the Topix decline, decreasing 0.4%. Out of 2,163 stocks in the index, 1,036 rose and 744 fell, while 383 were unchanged. "In a market lacking in materials, financial stocks in general are likely to be bought on speculation of a tweak in monetary...
Nikkei Tokyo stocks ended marginally higher on Monday, recovering from earlier losses as investors sought fresh cues with the US market closed for a holiday. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 0.07 percent, or 18.81 points, to 27,531.94, while the broader Topix index rose 0.39 percent, or 7.78 points, to 1,999.71. Hang Seng Hong Kong stocks started the week with healthy gains Monday, in line with a rally across most of Asia, with help coming from a strong performance in mainland Chinese markets. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.81 percent, or 167.15 points, to 20,886.96. The Shanghai...
European stocks were steady on Monday as investors weighed a stronger-than-expected corporate earnings season against concerns that central banks will stay hawkish for longer. The Stoxx 600 Index closed less than 0.1% higher, with miners outperforming as metals prices recovered, while technology and consumer products stocks were laggards. Trading volumes were lower today as the US market is closed for a holiday. Faurecia SE jumped after full-year results as analysts praised its strong cash flow. B&S Group Sarl slumped after its chief executive officer and founder...
Hong Kong stocks started the week with healthy gains Monday, in line with a rally across most of Asia, with help coming from a strong performance in mainland Chinese markets. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.81 percent, or 167.15 points, to 20,886.96. The Shanghai Composite Index added 2.06 percent, or 66.31 points, to 3,290.34, while the Shenzhen Composite Index on China's second exchange jumped 1.72 percent, or 36.48 points, to 2,161.66. Source: AFP