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Japan’s 30-year bond yield hits highest level since 2008; Nikkei leads Asia losses
A drone view shows containers and cargo ships at a port in Wuhu, Anhui province, China, on Feb. 4, 2025. China Daily | Via Reuters Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday, with yields on long-term Japanese government bonds hitting levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. The moves in Asia markets mirrored losses on Wall […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors assess China GDP and inflation targets
A man carrying a kite in the shape of the Chinese national flag walks along the Bund while buildings of Pudong’s Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai, China Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Wednesday as investors assessed China growth and inflation targets amid U.S. tariffs and escalating global trade tensions […]
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Australia reports fourth-quarter GDP growth of 1.3%, supported by exports
Sydney, Australia Michael Dunning | The Image Bank | Getty Images Australia’s economy expanded 1.3% year on year in the fourth quarter, accelerating for the first time since September 2023. The GDP growth beat expectations of a 1.2% rise from economists polled by Reuters, and also surpassed the 1.1% climb expected by the Reserve Bank […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to track Wall Street declines as Trump tariffs dent sentiment
China World Trade Center. Dukai Photographer | Moment Open | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to fall Tuesday, tracking Wall Street declines overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear that tariffs on Mexico and Canada would go into effect as planned. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open lower, with the […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await clarity on Trump’s tariff plans
Main Bazar, Paharganj known for its concentration of hotels, lodges, restaurants, dhabas and a wide variety of shops catering to both domestic travellers and foreign tourists, especially backpackers and low-budget travellers. Hadynyah | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors awaited clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to impose impose tariffs […]
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Asia-Pacific markets fall as Trump confirms tariffs to proceed next week
Tokyo Tower, Tokyo’s famous landmark, rises high above the skyscrapers in Azabu, Roppongi and Toranomon districts. A tilt-shift lens was used in order to obtain a miniature effect. Krzysztof Baranowski | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada […]
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Asia markets mostly higher as key Wall Street benchmarks rise amid fresh Trump tariff threats
The city skyline of Lujiazui Shanghai Center in China, on March 13, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Thursday, after key Wall Street indexes rose amid fresh tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded 0.37% higher at the open. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.32% […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after key Wall Street benchmarks fall on economic concerns
Melbourne’s skyline at dusk Kokkai Ng | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Wednesday, tracking declines in two key Wall Street benchmarks overnight after the U.S. consumer confidence survey came in much weaker than economists’ estimates. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 and Topix were in negative territory for the second consecutive day. The Nikkei 225 started the […]
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Asia markets open lower as Trump tariffs dent sentiment; Bank of Korea rate decision on tap
South Korea’s export growth slowed in September, with shipments to the United States barely increasing, in an outcome that may support market expectations for an easing of monetary policy as early as next week. Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Tuesday after Wall Street fell overnight as Trump tariffs stoke […]
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Asia-Pacific markets open lower as U.S. data stokes fears of sticky inflation and slower growth
Junkboat of Hong Kong at Night Nikada | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower after Wall Street logged its worst session of the year last Friday on lackluster U.S. economic data that pointed to a slowing economy and sticky inflation. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 extended losses to a sixth straight session, opening 0.81% lower. In […]
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