Asia-Pacific markets mixed ahead of US payrolls data, yen extends gains

Asia-Pacific markets mixed ahead of US payrolls data, yen extends gains. The Japanese yen strengthened to around 153 per dollar on Friday and was set to gain more than 3% this week. Australian data - March housing finance higher: Home loans +2.8% m/m. U.S. Stock futures climb higher ahead of April jobs report.

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders react to Fed decision, focus on more corporate earnings

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders react to Fed decision, focus on more corporate earnings. U.S. Stock futures rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. Consumer confidence index in Japan declined to 38.3 in April 2024. Hong Kong Monetary Authority maintained its base rate steady.

Asia markets lower in thin holiday trade, tracking sharp selloff on Wall Street; eyes on Fed decision

Asia markets lower in thin holiday trade, tracking sharp selloff on Wall Street; eyes on Fed decision. Japan's yen depreciated to 158 per dollar on Wednesday. Markets in South Korea, Hong Kong and China are closed for the Labor Day holiday. U.S. Stock futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors geared up for the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

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Asia markets mostly rise tracking positive lead on Wall Street; traders digest China's PMI data for April

Asia markets mostly rise tracking positive lead on Wall Street; traders digest China's PMI data for April Apr. 30, 2024. Japan's housing starts declined by 12.8% year-on-year in March 2024. All three major U.S. Indexes ended higher on Monday, building on last week's gains.

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Asia markets rise, Japanese yen strengthens on suspected intervention, eyes on Fed meeting

Asia markets rise, Japanese yen strengthens on suspected intervention, eyes on Fed meeting this week. The Japanese yen rebounded as much as 2% toward 155 per dollar on Monday after sinking to 160.2 earlier in the day. In the U.S., all three major indexes ended higher on Friday. The major averages are looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision on Wednesday.

Asia markets mixed as BOJ holds rates; focus on US PCE inflation data

Asia markets mixed as BOJ holds rates; focus on US PCE inflation data. Japan's yen hits weakest level in three decades as BOj keeps interest rate unchanged. Shanghai Composite extends winning streak to a third day. Investors now shifting focus to China's PMI data scheduled for release.

Asia markets mixed tracking decline in global markets, investors focus on earnings

Asia markets mixed tracking decline in global markets, investors focus on earnings in China. Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting today. South Korea's economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter from a year ago. In the U.S., all three major indexes ended little changed on Wednesday. The yen weakened to 34-year lows against the dollar.

Asia markets rise tracking global markets as strong corporate earnings boost sentiment

Asia markets rise tracking global markets as strong corporate earnings boost sentiment. U.S. Stock futures climb higher on Wednesday as investors react to corporate earnings reports. On Tuesday, all three major indexes in the US ended higher. Investors continue to monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

Asia markets mostly rise tracking a tech-led rebound on Wall Street, focus on busy earnings week

Asia markets mostly rise tracking a tech-led rebound on Wall Street, focus on busy earnings week. Japan's yen hits new 34-year lows against the dollar. China created 3.03 million new urban jobs in the first quarter of 2024. In the U.S., on Monday, all three major indexes rebounded from their worst week of the year.

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Asian markets mostly higher after China keeps lending rate unchanged

Asian markets mostly higher after China keeps lending rate unchanged in April. Japan's yen hovered 34-year lows around 154.7 per dollar. Indonesia's trade surplus increased to $4.47B in March 2024. U.S. Stock futures rose on Monday.

PBOC leaves benchmark rates unchanged in April

PBOC leaves benchmark rates unchanged in April. The 1-year loan prime rate was maintained at 3.45%. The decision came after the economy grew more than expected in Q1 of 2024. In China, the PBOC left key lending rates unchanged at the April fixing.

Asian markets in red with a wave of risk-off sentiment

Asian equity markets rebound as investors shrug off another tech-led selloff on Wall Street

Asia markets mixed, mirroring global sentiment after Powell remarks

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China

Asia markets in red tracking global stock selloff and despite strong GDP growth in China. China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations. Retail sales rose more than expected in March, suggesting interest rates may stay steady. China reports air passenger numbers +37.7% in Q1 2024.

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% Y/Y, beats expectations

China's Q1 GDP expands 5.3% in the first quarter from a year ago, beating expectations for a 5% growth. Lunar New Year festival also helped buoy consumer spending. The Chinese economy grew by a seasonally adjusted 1.6% in Q1 of 2024.

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