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Trade tensions aren’t stopping Chinese companies from pushing into the U.S.
Key Points Shenzhen-based camera company Insta360 went public Wednesday on Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR Market in the board’s largest raise to date. The company counts the U.S. as one of its biggest markets, contributing roughly the same amount of revenue as mainland China and Europe. It’s a sign of how China-based companies are still eager to […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly climb on optimism over progress in U.S.-China trade talks
Maremagnum | Corbis Documentary | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly climb Wednesday as investors continue to track trade discussions between the U.S. and China, which U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described as being “productive.” The talks between officials from both superpowers had continued for a second day in London on Tuesday. U.S. Treasury […]
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Asia-Pacific markets climb as investors await details of U.S.-China trade talks
Aerial view by drone of Tokyo Cityscape with Tokyo Sky Tree visible in Tokyo city, Japan on sunrise. pongnathee kluaythong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets climbed Tuesday as investors awaited further details on the U.S.-China trade talks, which were slated to continue for a second day. Officials from both countries held trade talks in […]
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Asia-Pacific stocks rise as investors await Beijing-Washington trade meeting and China data
China Shenzhen Real444 | E+ | Getty Images Asian markets climbed Monday as investors awaited trade talks between the U.S. and China later in the day, following accusations between the two over breaching deal terms agreed in Geneva last month. Trade tensions are seemingly easing as China has reportedly granted temporary approvals for the export […]
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South Korea stocks extend post-election gains, hover near 10-month high amid mixed Asia markets
Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South Korea Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Thursday, after private sector hiring in the U.S. hit its lowest level in over two years, raising concerns that trade policy uncertainty […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open mostly higher after tech rally lifts Wall Street
Landscape of Songdo International City. Incheon, South Korea. Photograph By Kangheewan. | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher Wednesday after Wall Street rose on the back of a tech rally, led by chipmaker Nvidia. Shares in the artificial intelligence darling advanced nearly 3%, extending Monday’s gains and driving Nvidia’s […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly rise after Wall Street looks past global trade frictions
Aaron Foster | The Image Bank | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly rise Tuesday following gains on all three Wall Street benchmarks overnight, despite mounting global trade frictions. China pushed back against the U.S.’ accusations that it had violated a temporary trade agreement. Instead, the Asian powerhouse blamed Washington for failing to uphold […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as weakness in the U.S. dents investor sentiment
A HDR evening shot taken at sunset of the Tokyo skyline. Fgm | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to decline Friday, with a slowing U.S. economy, inflation fears and uncertainties from the judicial developments surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs weighing on investor sentiment. The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled […]
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Asia-Pacific markets set for muted open as investors assess Trump’s tariff plans
Overlooking the city with Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. Nampo-dong, Busan, South Korea. Jungang Yan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to have a muted open Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of 50% tariffs on European Union imports. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open slightly higher, with the futures […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investor sentiment picks up on Trump’s EU tariffs deadline extension
Gyeonggi Province Bridge Over River With Buildings Against Sky, South Korea Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s extended deadline on the imposition of 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 started the day 0.49% higher while the broader Topix index added 0.45%. […]
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