August 20, 2019
Asian indices continue higher for second day mirroring the Wall Street as traders looking for stimulus in major economies that can boost hectic growth. Germany is prepared to increase fiscal spending as its economy heading to recession, while the central bank of China lowered corporate borrowing costs. The Hang Seng trading 0.05 percent higher at 26,306, Nikkei225 in Japan is 0.46% higher at 20,656.
August 16, 2019
Asian stocks finished mixed today as US-China trade tensions show no sign of relief. The Hang Seng ended 0.73 percent higher at 25,681, Nikkei225 in Japan finished 0.07% lower at 20,389. The Shanghai Composite ended 0.67 percent higher to 2,834, while in Singapore the FTSE Straits Times index finished 0.70 percent lower to 3,105. Australian equities finished lower, the ASX 200 ended 0.14% lower to 6,399.
August 1, 2019
Asian stocks finished lower today as investors await the first interest rate cut in a decade from Fed. The Nikkei225 ended 0.09 percent higher at 21,540 as Japan Nikkei Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.4, below expectations of 49.6 in July. The Hang Seng finished 0.76 percent lower at 27,565. The Shanghai Composite ended 0.81 percent lower to 2,908, while in Singapore, the FTSE Straits Times index finished 0,27 percent lower to 3,291. Australian equities also ended lower, the ASX 200 finished 0.35% lower to 6,788.
July 26, 2019
Asian stocks finished lower today as earnings disappointments pressure US indices. So far, the results season has been better than expected. With global leading indicators continuing to show the deterioration in the manufacturing sector particularly in Europe, global equities might correct after the recent highs. U.S. trade negotiators will likely visit China next week for their first face-to-face talk with Chinese officials since the G20 meeting.
July 23, 2019
Asian stocks finished higher today as U.S. trade negotiators will likely visit China next week for their first face-to-face talk with Chinese officials since the G20 meeting. The Nikkei225 ended 0.95 percent higher at 21,620, the Hang Seng finished 0.11 percent higher at 28,402. The Shanghai Composite ended 0.07 percent higher to 2,888, while in Singapore the FTSE Straits Times index finished 0.26 percent higher to 3,365.
July 6, 2019
Asian indices finished mixed today as investors turn cautious ahead of the important AFP data from the USA. The Nikkei225 finished 0.20 percent higher at 21,746 the Hang Seng slipped 0.07 percent at 28,774. The Shanghai Composite finished 0.19 percent lower to 3,015, while in Singapore the FTSE Straits Times index finished 0.12 percent higher to 3,011.
June 25, 2019
Asian indices finished lower today as traders focus turn to G210 meeting in Osaka, Japan. The Nikkei225 finished 0.43 percent lower to 21,193 the Hang Seng benchmark in Hong Kong, finished 1.15 percent lower at 28,185. The Shanghai Composite finished 0.87 percent lower to 2,982, while in Singapore the FTSE Straits Times index finished 0.21 percent lower to 3,304. Australian equities finished lower today with the ASX200 down 7 points or 0.1 percent to 6,658.
April 6, 2019
Global market today saw positive price action on increased hopes for trade deal between US and China. Investors wait for US macro data for short term directional cues.
April 5, 2019
As risk appetite took a hit over easing Sino-U.S. trade talks and disappointing macro data, European equities bled red. Investors have taken cautious stance with focus on geo-political headlines.
March 30, 2019
Major risk assets across the globe traded on positive note as risk appetite recovered in market and concerns of recession eased on rebound in bond market and Sino-U.S. trade talks closed on positive note.
