In Asian Equity Markets stocks retreated on Thursday after Russian media reported that rebels in eastern Ukraine had accused Kyiv government forces of using mortars to attack their territory. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares lost 0.09 percent, reversing...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks rallied on Wednesday as fears of a Russian invasion of the Ukraine this week dissipated after Moscow indicated it was returning some troops to base from exercises, delivering investors a measure of relief. MSCI's broadest index of...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks fell and safe haven assets such as gold rose on Tuesday, as investors contemplated the implications of a potential imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.5 percent...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks sagged on Monday as warnings that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time sent oil prices to seven-year peaks, boosted bonds and belted the euro. The cautious mood saw MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan decrease...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks fell on Friday, after red-hot U.S. inflation data and hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official fuelled bets on U.S. interest rates being hiked more aggressively and sent U.S. Treasury yields jumping. MSCI's broadest index of...

In Asian Equity Markets a tech-fuelled global stocks rally cooled in Asian trade on Thursday as investors took a more cautious posture amid uncertainties around the outlook for inflation and interest rates. Japan's blue-chip Nikkei started the day almost 1 percent...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks advanced on Wednesday with tech stocks particularly catching a lift following a strong session on Wall Street, while U.S. treasury yields held near multi-year highs ahead of closely watched inflation data this week. MSCI's broadest index...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks reversed early gains, with investors in Chinese stocks unsettled by U.S. moves against 33 Chinese entities, with markets otherwise waiting for U.S inflation data that could influence how fast the Federal Reserve raises interest rates....

In Asian Equity Markets stocks mostly eased on Monday after stunningly strong U.S. jobs data soothed concerns about the global economy but also added to the risk of an aggressive tightening by the Federal Reserve. The cautious mood saw MSCI's broadest index of...

In Asian Equity Markets stocks were mixed on Friday morning, alongside U.S. equity futures. Strong earnings from Amazon.com Inc. helped to counter a rout in technology shares, while concerns about monetary tightening contributed to market volatility. Japan’s Nikkei...