Stock market today: Asia shares mostly rise while some regional markets stay closed for holidays
Asian shares are mostly higher in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it began trying to help the economy through lower rates in Septe
Japan and Aussie stocks break ranks with Wall Street to rise; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australia's export price index rose 3.6%, while its import price index advanced 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Australia stocks rise as Wall Street stages a sharp recovery; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Economists polled by Reuters expect Australia’s inflation to rise 2.5% in the 12 months to the December quarter, from 2.8% in the previous year.
Stock market today: Meta climbs and Microsoft falls as most stocks rise on Wall Street
Meta Platforms and most other U.S. stocks are rising Thursday following a rush of profit reports from some of the country’s most influential companies, but drops for Nvidia and Microsoft are keeping the market in check.
Australia stocks extend gains after Wall Street declines overnight; most Asia markets closed for holiday
Australian stocks opened higher, extending gains in the previous session. Futures show, Japan stocks to open higher. Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and China markets are closed for Lunar New Year holidays.
HSBC's global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet
HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker leaned into the microphone at a vast conference table in Beijing, telling British business leaders ...
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities in Asia and around the world
Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.
Why is China clamping down on scammers in Southeast Asia?
The fate of actor Wang Xing prompted outrage in China after he disappeared and had to be saved from a Myanmar scam center.
Asia Grabs Europe’s Oil After Russia Sanctions Redraw Trading
Millions of barrels of oil that would normally be preserve of oil refineries in Europe are instead heading to Asia as US ...
Asia shares are mixed after a US tech selloff as a Chinese rival joins the global AI frenzy
Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street’s tech superstars tumbled as a competitor from China raised doubts over the ...
LNG imports jump as Europe draws cargoes from Asia
The world's imports of liquefied natural gas are set to jump to the highest in a year in January as Europe's winter demand ...
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Is Cambodia slipping out of China’s orbit?
But all is not well between China and Cambodia these days. China made no new loans to Cambodia last year. It has been especially reluctant to invest in the government’s flagship project, a canal which ...
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Non-western founders say DeepSeek is a proof that innovation need not cost billions of dollars
Entrepreneurs in Asia and Africa believe DeepSeek is proof that frugality and innovation can go hand in hand. DeepSeek’s open-source model has lowered the barriers for AI innovators outside the West.