HONG KONG (AP) — Asia stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday, with investors mainly focusing on a U.S. inflation report and what it means for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Oil prices advanced while U.S. futures were mixed. The yen weakened, coming close to a 34-year low. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.8% []
Strength in several mega-cap tech and communication services stocks kept the main indexes higher Thursday.
Investors were bracing for a wholesale inflation print, after a surprise uptick in CPI shook markets and undermined bets on interest-rate cuts.
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after U.S. stock indexes held at a near standstill ahead of some potentially market-moving reports. Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 1.9% to 17,144.54, while the Shanghai Composite index slipped 0.3% to 3,088.25. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gave up 0.4% to 39,616.51 and the S&P/ASX 200 in []
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The world’s biggest bond market remained under pressure, with traders sifting through a slew of remarks from Federal Reserve speakers on speculation that policymakers will be in no rush to cut rates.
Stocks kicked off the week on a positive note, while bonds fell as data showed economic resilience and speculation grew that the Middle East conflict remains contained.
Stocks in Asia are primed for early declines after higher-than-expected US
Bonds in Asia fell sharply after higher-than-expected US inflation supported the view that the Federal Reserve is in no rush to cut interest rates.
Wall Street traders sent stocks and bonds sliding after a hotter-than-estimated inflation report signaled the Federal Reserve will be in no rush to cut interest rates this year.
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Monday as investors looked ahead to earnings reports from top global companies and a consumer prices report that will be a gauge for U.S. inflation. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 1.3% in morning trading to 39,505.33. Sydney’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.3% to
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise as investors look to earnings and inflation signs