ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 743.36 points or 2.06% to 36,863.28 Shanghai increased 36.21 points or 1.28% to 2,865.90 Hang Seng decreased 203.82 points or -1.27% to 15,878.07 ASX 200 increased 23.40 points or 0.31% to 7,639.20 Kospi increased 10.74 points or 0.41% to 2,620.32 […]
ASIA: India’s markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has released a discussion paper proposing methods for offshore funds with expired India licenses to divest their securities. This marks the initial step before potential rule changes by SEBI to address the absence of a mechanism for offshore funds to liquidate holdings post-license […]
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 193.50 points or -0.53% to 36,160.66 Shanghai increased 87.30 points or 3.23% to 2,789.49 Hang Seng increased 626.86 points or 4.04% to 16,136.87 ASX 200 decreased 44.30 points or -0.58% to 7,581.60 Kospi decreased 15.11 points or -0.58% to 2,576.20 […]
ASIA: Japan’s economy likely returned to growth in the October-December period, helped by a slight pick-up in foreign demand, although analysts warned that private consumption remained fragile, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. The expected return to expansion, albeit modest, would come as the Bank of Japan debates the likelihood of a near-term exit […]
ASIA: Japan is expected to experience a significant increase in annual interest payments on government debt, reaching 24.8 trillion yen ($169 billion) over the next decade, according to draft government estimates seen by Reuters. The Ministry of Finance prepared the latest estimate for parliamentary discussion on the government’s budget bills, highlighting the potential rise […]
ASIA: In December, Hong Kong’s retail sales continued their upward trend for the 13th consecutive month, driven by improving tourism. Official data revealed a 7.8% year-on-year increase to HK$36.3 billion ($4.64 billion), following a 15.9% jump in November. The government anticipates further growth in visitor arrivals and attributes this to increased handling capacity recovery. Additionally, […]
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 220.85 points or 0.61% to 36,286.71 Shanghai decreased 41.98 points or -1.48% to 2,788.55 Hang Seng decreased 218.38 points or -1.39% to 15,485.07 ASX 200 increased 80.50 points or 1.06% to 7,680.70 Kospi decreased 1.72 points or -0.07% to 2,497.09 […]
ASIA: A Hong Kong court is set to evaluate a winding-up petition for China Evergrande Group, a major Chinese property developer facing financial distress with over $300 billion in liabilities. The case, scheduled for January 29, involves offshore creditors seeking resolution, and its outcome may serve as a critical test for cross-border insolvency arrangements between […]
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 275.87 points or 0.77% to 36,026.94 Shanghai decreased 26.87 points or -0.92% to 2,883.36 Hang Seng increased 125.01 points or 0.78% to 16,077.24 ASX 200 increased 23.00 points or 0.30% to 7,578.40 Kospi increased 22.09 points or 0.89% to […]
ASIA: The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its current monetary policy, keeping the short-term interest rate at -0.1% and leaving yield curve control parameters unchanged. The bank also adjusted its economic projections, lowering the inflation forecast for the fiscal year from April to 2.4% from 2.8%. Despite these changes, the statement provided […]
