In Asian Equity Markets stocks rose in a choppy session on Thursday as a bit of nervous tension over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan dissipated and as investors took cues from robust U.S. data and earnings. Hong Kong tech shares led the attempted rebound with a gain of...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks recovered slightly from recent losses on Wednesday, while bourses in Taiwan and China remained pressured by a potential standoff between Beijing and Washington. Taiwan’s main stock index and China’s benchmark Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks fell on Tuesday as jitters about an escalation in Sino-U.S. tension with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi set to begin a trip to Taiwan, adding to fears about the risk of global recession. Japan's Nikkei slid 1.54...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks were sluggish on Monday as disappointing Chinese economic data fed doubts Wall Street's rally could be sustained, while the dollar continued its retreat on the yen as speculators were forced out of suddenly unprofitable short positions....

In Asian Equity Markets stocks were mixed on Friday morning after U.S. equities rose on earnings. But a decline in Hong Kong and hesitant performance in China hampered Chinese equities. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.53 percent. South Korea’s KOSPI jumped 0.68 percent....

In Asian Equity Markets stocks made cautious gains on Thursday as investors scented a possible slowdown in the pace of U.S. rate hikes, comforting bond markets and sending the dollar to a three-week low on the yen. The hint of a less aggressive Fed was enough to send...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks were mixed on Wednesday morning. U.S. equities rose as earnings eased some gloom. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 0.31 percent. South Korea’s KOSPI fell 0.56 percent. In Australia, the ASX 200 inched down 0.01 percent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks were largely up on Tuesday morning ahead of a looming interest rate hike from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Japan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Mining, Steel and Electrical/Machinery sectors led shares lower....

In Asian Equity Markets stocks lost ground on Monday, retreating from over three-week highs as worries about a global economic downturn sapped investors' risk appetite. Japan's Nikkei retreated 0.75 percent, while Chinese blue chips eased 0.13 percent. Hong Kong's...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks recorded their best week in months on Friday and the dollar held off recent record highs after the European Central Bank (ECB) unexpectedly ended its negative interest rate policy, but U.S. futures fell on fears of poor tech earnings....