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Asia-Pacific markets mixed tracking gains on Wall Street;; Hong Kong stocks hit 8-month high

Asia-Pacific markets mixed tracking gains on Wall Street; Hong Kong stocks hit 8-month high. U.S. Stock futures edged higher on Friday after a positive session for the major averages. Japan's service sector unexpectedly shrinks in April 2024; household spending in Japan falls 1.2% year-on-year.

Global PMI Selling Price Inflation Remains Elevated In April, Led By Higher Service Sector Charges

Global PMI Selling Price Inflation Remains Elevated In April, Led By Higher Service Sector Charges. Service sector inflation most elevated in Spain, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom. Average prices charged for goods and services rose globally at the slowest rate for three months in April.

China: Modest Recovery Of April Trade Data As Impact From NEVs And AI Race Remains Clear

Asia-Pacific markets mixed after China's trade data and BOJ flags inflation risks, eyes on US key figures

Asia-Pacific markets mixed after China's trade data and BOJ flags inflation risks. Bank of Japan's April policy meeting flagged upside risks to inflation. Japanese wage growth slowed in March, challenging BOJ's forecast of a 'virtuous cycle' of rising wages. Hangzhou in China lifts all home purchase restrictions to bolster real estate market.

U.S. Extends Metals Protectionism

The Biden administration announced a new round of tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from mainland China. China accounted for less than 1% of US steel imports in the first two months of 2024. The impact of the tariffs on trade with China is likely to be minimal. A larger issue for the growth in Chinese steel exports will be felt by the broader global market.

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders digest RBA decision, yen falls despite fresh warning

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders digest RBA decision, yen falls despite fresh warning. Japan may intervene if the yen fluctuates excessively, a top forex official warns. RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, as expected. The Japanese yen depreciated again past 154 per dollar.

Weekly Report: what happened at EWH last week (0429-0503)?

Asia-Pacific markets higher, tracking gains in global markets after soft U.S. jobs report

Asia-Pacific markets higher, tracking gains in global markets after soft U.S. Jobs report. China's services growth remains solid at 52.5 in April amid improved demand conditions. Markets in Japan and South Korea are closed for a public holiday. U.s. Stock futures edged higher on Monday.

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.

China's April Manufacturing PMI Moderated To 50.4 But Still Points To Expansion For A Second Consecutive Month

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.

Weekly Report: what happened at EWH last week (0422-0426)?

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.

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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.