Asian Markets Fluctuate As Focus Turns To Trump-Xi, BoJ

Asian Markets Fluctuate As Focus Turns To Trump-Xi, BoJ

Asian markets swung Friday at the end of a strong week for investors following the US interest rate cut, with attention now turning to a call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. While the Federal Reserve and boss Jerome Powell were not as forthright as hoped on future rate reductions the mood on trading floors…

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Asia: Markets fluctuate after Fed cuts interest rates

Asia: Markets fluctuate after Fed cuts interest rates

EQUITIES wavered in Asia on Thursday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline despite boss Jerome Powell warning about the struggling jobs market. After months of speculation fuelled by a string of weak labour statistics, the US central bank said it would lower…

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Asian Markets Fluctuate After Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Asian Markets Fluctuate After Fed Cuts Interest Rates

Equities wavered in Asia on Thursday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but left investors wondering how many more cuts were in the pipeline despite boss Jerome Powell warning about the struggling jobs market. After months of speculation fuelled by a string of weak labour statistics, the US central bank said it would lower…

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Asia: Markets fluctuate ahead of expected US rate cut

Asia: Markets fluctuate ahead of expected US rate cut

ASIAN markets were mixed on Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week. Equities have enjoyed a strong run-up over recent weeks as a string of data on jobs and inflation provided the US central bank with enough leeway to resume its rate reductions. Wednesday’s policy…

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Asian Markets Fluctuate Ahead Of Expected US Rate Cut

Asian Markets Fluctuate Ahead Of Expected US Rate Cut

Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week. Equities have enjoyed a strong run-up over recent weeks as a string of data on jobs and inflation provided the US central bank with enough leeway to resume its rate reductions. Wednesday’s policy decision…

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Asia: Markets fluctuate as traders weigh tariffs, US jobs

Asia: Markets fluctuate as traders weigh tariffs, US jobs

[HONG KONG] Asian markets flitted between gains and losses on Monday as investors continued to digest last week’s tariff blitz by Donald Trump and a US jobs report that fanned fears about the world’s top economy. News on Friday that dozens of countries would be hit with levies ranging from 10 to 41 per cent…

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Asian Markets Fluctuate As Traders Weigh Tariffs, US Jobs

Asian Markets Fluctuate As Traders Weigh Tariffs, US Jobs

Asian markets flitted between gains and losses Monday as investors continued to digest last week’s tariff blitz by Donald Trump and a US jobs report that fanned fears about the world’s top economy. News on Friday that dozens of countries would be hit with levies ranging from 10 to 41 percent sent shivers through exchanges…

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Asia: Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war

Asia: Stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war

HONG KONG] Equities meandered Tuesday as investors awaited the latest developments on Donald Trump’s trade war, while the yen rallied after the head of Japan’s central bank flagged more interest rate hikes if the economy improved. With Wall Street closed for a holiday, there were few major catalysts to drive business, though investors remain on their…

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