Most Asian stocks higher as investors hope for more stimulus from ECB policy meeting
Most Asian stock markets rose Wednesday as investors anticipated European policymakers would soon unleash more stimulus while Chinese shares extended their rebound following a steep plunge at the start of the week.
Asian stocks meander as markets await well telegraphed decision on ECB stimulus
Asian stock markets meandered Thursday ahead of a well telegraphed announcement later in the day of additional European Central Bank stimulus.
Shanghai shares plunge as regulator imposes limits on margin financing for 3 major brokerages
Chinese shares plunged 6.3 percent Monday after the country's securities regulator imposed margin trading curbs on several major brokerages, a possible sign that authorities are trying to rein in the market's big gains.
World stock markets drift as oil extends plunge while Chinese trade improves
Global stock markets drifted Tuesday as oil extended its slide, falling below $45 a barrel, while better-than-expected Chinese trade figures countered recent gloom over the slowdown in the world's No.
Asian shares meander after Wall Street swings, oil prices drop further
Asian shares meandered Wednesday following a volatile session on Wall Street as investors remained edgy over the slump in oil and metal prices.
European stock markets gain, Asia falls as oil slide, strong US hiring weighed
European stock markets were higher Monday while Asian markets fell as investors digested another slide in the price of oil and strong hiring in the U.S.
Asian stock markets boosted by solid US economic data, oil steadying after falls
Asian stock markets mostly rose Thursday, boosted by positive economic news from the U.S. and stabilization in oil prices after sharp falls.
Global stocks up on Chinese moves to boost economic growth; oil price rebounds
Global stocks were mostly higher Monday after a report that China will change banking rules in an apparent effort to boost lending and economic growth, while oil prices rebounded.
Asian stocks up on Chinese moves to boost economic growth as oil price rebounds
Asian stocks were mostly higher Monday after a report China will change banking rules in an apparent effort to boost lending and economic growth as oil prices rebounded.
Asian stocks decline, Europe up after Wall Street hits record highs
Major Asian stock markets fell Tuesday while Europe gained after Wall Street closed at record highs ahead of the Christmas trading break.
Chinese shares plunge after months-long boom, weak data hits other Asian markets
Chinese stocks plunged Tuesday in a break from a months-long boom and other Asian markets were lower on concern about feeble Chinese trade and Japan's recession.
US trade gap expected to narrow slightly in October, reflecting falling oil prices
The Commerce Department reports on the U.S. trade deficit for October.
Europe stocks little changed ahead of ECB policy statement, Asian markets mostly rise
European stocks were little changed Thursday ahead of an ECB policy meeting while Asian markets rose, led by Shanghai and Tokyo, as investors bet on more stimulus in China and a victory for Japan's pro-business ruling party in elections this month.
Asian stocks gain after China rate cut, traders look ahead to OPEC meeting
Asian stocks rose Monday after China's surprise interest rate cut as investors looked ahead to European inflation data due out this week and OPEC meeting to discuss oil production levels.
Japan stocks rise on hopes for new stimulus after economy slips into recession
Shares in Tokyo rose Tuesday on expectations the Japanese government will respond to a recession by postponing a sales tax hike and launching new stimulus.
Japan slides into recession in wake of tax hike, undermining global growth prospects
Japan's economy unexpectedly slid into recession as housing and business investment declined following a tax hike, dragging the country into a recession and further clouding the outlook for the global economy.
China shares jump after Hong Kong scraps yuan limit ahead of cross-border trading link launch
Chinese stocks jumped Wednesday after Hong Kong scrapped a daily limit on how much yuan residents can buy ahead of the launch of cross border share trading next week that widens access for foreign investors.
Asian stocks perked by another record day on Wall Street, Tokyo at 7 year closing high
Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday, with Tokyo closing at a seven-year high, as investor sentiment got a boost from another record close on Wall Street.
Asian shares rise on robust China, US data; Japan's Nikkei falls as yen rebounds
Asian stock markets were mostly higher Monday after the release of strong U.S. jobs figures and weekend data showing China's exports remained on an upward trend.
Asian stocks rise on ECB stimulus hopes, Wall Street rise, investors look to US jobs report
Asian stock markets were cheered Friday by a record close on Wall Street and talk of further stimulus efforts from the European Central Bank.