Asia

Markets

China Consumer Prices Up 2.7% in June

New economic data out of China underlines the fact that the Chinese economy may be cooling down. The inflation rate rose more than expected to 2.7 percent in June, up from 2.1 percent in May.

Markets

Nikkei Ends Day at 1-Week Low

Japanese stocks fell on Wednesday as a stronger yen weighed on exporters and oil prices extended sharp declines, after top crude exporter Saudi Arabia ruled out production cuts while industry data showed growing U.S. stock piles.

Markets

Nikkei Shrugs Off Weak GDP for Dramatic Rally

Japanese stocks took their cue from rallies in Europe and on Wall Street to rebound sharply on Monday, shrugging off data that showed Japan's economy contracted more than expected in the final quarter of 2015.

Markets

Japan Economy Shrinks More Than Expected

Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year as consumer spending and exports slumped, adding to headaches for policymakers already wary of damage the financial market rout could inflict on a fragile recovery.

Markets

Nikkei Posts Biggest Drop in Three Years

Japan's Nikkei share average posted its biggest daily drop in nearly three years on Tuesday, with banks taking the brunt of the sell-off, while a stronger yen dragged down stocks across the board.

Markets

Nikkei Soars to Begin Week

Tokyo shares on Monday soared to near one-month highs in heavy volume as the Bank of Japan's surprise decision to adopt negative interest rates spurred further buying.