Japan Stocks Rise For Third Day, Leading Asian Stocks Higher, After US Shares Climb
Shares rose in Japan after a government report predicted companies would order more machinery this quarter than last.
Most Asian Markets Extend Gains As Oil Rises, Draghi Vows To Fight Deflation
Other factors included a stronger yuan, speculation on more Japan stimulus and the European Central Bank's vow to fight deflation.
Philippine Presidential Election: Binay, Poe Keep Lead In Latest Poll
The May 9 elections will decide who succeeds President Benigno Aquino and inherits the task of spreading economic growth.
Japan GDP Shrinks More Than Expected, Putting Pressure On ‘Abenomics,’ Bank Of Japan
Japan’s GDP contracted in the fourth quarter more than economists had expected, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s program may need a boost.
Japan Stocks Surge More Than 7% As Weak GDP Boosts Stimulus Speculation
Japan GDP fell more than expected in the fourth quarter. Most Asian stock markets rose in early Monday trading.
US-ASEAN Summit: Obama To Welcome Southeast Asian Leaders Amid China Challenge
The summit will be held at Sunnylands, the same California estate where the U.S. president hosted China’s Xi Jinping in 2013.
Hong Kong Leads Asian Stocks Down Anew After Yellen Testimony Leaves US Shares Mixed
The region's markets responded to comments from the U.S. Fed chair, which included concerns about China's economic slowdown.
Stocks Extend Drop In Tokyo As Investors Boost Japan Bonds, Yen
Japan government bond yields turned negative on Tuesday, underscoring risk aversion, following drops in U.S. stocks.
Philippine Presidential Election: Poe Embraces ‘Drama’; Binay Promises Tax Cuts, Roxas Jobs
As the campaign period begins on Tuesday, front-runner Grace Poe defends her life story while her rivals focus on jobs and tax cuts.
Asian Shares Slump As ‘Fear Factor’ Pushes Gold To Seven-Month High
Stocks slumped in Japan and Australia early Tuesday while markets elsewhere in the region remained closed for Lunar New Year.
Japan, Australia Stocks Fall As China, Other Asian Markets Stay Closed For Lunar New Year Holidays
The steep decline in oil prices has investors wondering how the U.S. Federal Reserve will proceed with its next monetary policy move.
Japan, Australia Stocks Fall As Dollar And Oil Decline, Markets Prepare For Lunar New Year Holidays
Singapore stocks ticked upward in early Friday trading, while South Korean stocks remained flat.
Japan Shares Down, Other Asian Stocks Up As Dollar Dips, Oil Rises
Oil saw one of its biggest gains in months. Higher oil prices would help energy companies and the many industries that supply them.
Asian Stocks Follow US Shares Down As Exxon Mobil (XOM) Slashes Spending
Japan's Nikkei, South Korea's KOSPI, Singapore's STI and Australia's ASX 200 were all lower in early Wednesday trading.
Singapore Seizes Accounts Linked To 1MDB Malaysian Fund Controversy
The move comes days after Switzerland said it was sending information on illegal transactions to Malaysian authorities.
Asian Stocks Extend Drop On Weak China Manufacturing, Lower Oil
Factory reports in China, the eurozone and the U.S. all displayed weakness, helping to drag down oil prices.
Asian Stocks Extend Gains After Bank of Japan's Surprise Move, Higher Oil Prices
Friday's gains for global stocks and oil prices tempered a turbulent start for the year.
Bank Of Japan Introduces Negative Interest Rates To Boost Growth
In an unprecedented move to boost growth, the central bank announced Friday that it aims to achieve its 2 percent inflation target "at the earliest possible time."
Asian Stocks Mixed As Investors Await Bank Of Japan, Facebook Leads US Stock Gains
The Bank of Japan is scheduled to give an update on monetary policy at 10 p.m. EST.
Philippines Economy Slows, Dragged By Farming, Forcing Re-Think
Consumer spending and services, like call centers, boosted the nation's GDP, but the farming sector remained stagnant.
Asian Stocks Fall After Apple Slumps, Fed Leaves Interest-Rate Expectations Little Changed
Shares in both Japan and South Korea were down early Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.
Japan, Korea Stocks Rise As Higher Oil Price Speculation Boosts US Shares
Stocks in Japan and South Korea climbed Wednesday after Iraq’s oil minister hinted that Saudi Arabia and Russia may cooperate to boost oil prices.
Japanese Emperor Visits Philippines Amid World War II Sex Slave, South China Sea Issues
Calls for reparations over World War II sex slaves and concerns over China’s regional actions threatened to overshadow the visit.
Asian Stocks Fall After Record Iraq Oil Production Drags Crude Below $30
Iraq said its oil output hit a record in December and could be heading higher this year.
Asian Stocks Extend Global Rally After Oil Surge
Oil jumped 10 percent above $32 a barrel on Friday as some traders bet a steep decline had ended.
Indonesia Starts Construction On China-Built Bullet Train
The Chinese-built train, with speeds of up to 217.5 mph, is expected to cut travel time between Jakarta, the capital, and Bandung, the nation’s third-largest city.
Japan Stocks Jump, Leading Asia Higher, On Draghi Stimulus Hint And Oil Rebound
The European Central Bank may “reconsider” monetary policy as early as March, its president said.
Japan, Australia Stocks Rise As US Shares Pare 3.7% Slump
Singapore reversed earlier-day losses of as much as 3 percent.
Asian Stocks Mixed, With Japan Lower Amid Warning Oil Prices Could ‘Drown’
As the International Energy Agency issued its warning on oil prices, the International Monetary Fund cut its global growth forecasts for the third time in a year.
Asian Stocks Rise As China GDP Meets Expectations
China reported its economy expanded at rates of 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter and 6.9 percent all of last year.
