Asia stocks

Asia shares extend global sell-off after Spain attack

Hong Kong - Muslimchronicle

Asia stocks extended a global sell-off Friday after a deadly Barcelona rampage claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group compounded mounting fears over policy paralysis in Washington. Markets from Wall Street to Europe were caught in a renewed downturn after a deadly van attack in the Catalan capital killed 13 and injured more than 100 in a scene of chaosRead more

Asia shares extend global sell-off after Spain attack

Hong Kong - Muslimchronicle

Asia stocks rise with oil price, Tokyo flat

Hong Kong - Arab Today

Tokyo stocks were flat on Monday after figures showed Japan's economy stalled in the second quarter, but some other Asian markets climbed along with a rise in the oil price. Shanghai jumped more than one percent while Sydney and Hong Kong were also up by mid-morning, even after weak economic data out of the eurozone and US on Friday leftRead more

Asia stocks end bright week on a high

Hong Kong - Arab Today

Asian stock markets climbed for a fifth-straight session Friday following yet another record close on Wall Street and after China released data showing the economy grew more than expected in the second quarter. Traders were on course to end one of the best weeks this year on expectations central banks around the world will ramp up stimulus measures, while aRead more

Asia stocks surge again, led by another Tokyo rally

Hong Kong - Arab Today

Tokyo stocks soared again Tuesday to lead another Asia-wide markets rally fuelled by hopes of fresh central bank stimulus and following last week's blockbuster US jobs report. The gains extended a global advance that saw the S&P 500 on Wall Street close at a record high for the first time in 14 months. They also suggest investor fears over Britain'sRead more

Asia stocks rise, Tokyo boosted by weak yen

Tokyo - AFP

Tokyo led Asian markets higher Tuesday as exporters were lifted by a weakening yen, while tighter Chinese inflation data also provided some cheer. However, gains were tempered by losses in energy firms after a slump in crude prices as the wildfires sweeping Canada's oil-sands region abated. Japanese stocks advanced for a second day as the dollar made up more groundRead more