Asia-Pacific markets experienced an upward trajectory on Friday, following the gains observed, as two significant benchmarks reached new highs in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates. The central bank on Wednesday reduced its key overnight borrowing rate by 25 basis points, establishing a new range of 3.5%-3.75%. Japan’s benchmark Read More
On Wednesday, Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance as investors analyzed China’s inflation figures while anticipating the Federal Reserve’s decision regarding interest rates. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was last trading 0.22% higher, while mainland China’s CSI 300 closed 0.14% lower at 4,591.83 after China’s consumer prices edged up 0.7% from a year earlier, marking Read More
Asia-Pacific markets commenced December on a mixed note Monday, as traders evaluated new manufacturing data from China alongside increasing anticipations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this month. Market participants are assigning an 87.4% probability to a quarter-point rate reduction at the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for December 10, as per indication. Hong Read More
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index concluded the trading session with a gain of 1.23%, reaching 50,167.1, primarily driven by advancements in technology stocks. Meanwhile, the Topix index experienced an increase of 0.39%, finishing at 3,368.57. Among the top movers were Advantest, which increased by 4.88%, tech conglomerate SoftBank Group, which rose by 3.57%, and Lasertec, Read More
On Monday, the Asia-Pacific markets exhibited a mixed performance following indications from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams that a third rate cut could be on the horizon this year. On Friday, Williams indicated that the Federal Reserve might consider reducing its key interest rate, as the fragility of the labor market presents a Read More
