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Asian stocks down as COVID surge in China spooks investors

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 29 12:06 PM

Asia-Pacific stocks fell in early trade on Thursday as the Covid surge in China cast a shadow over markets across the region. Read more »

Asian markets unnerved by virus spike, PSEi down 1.59 pct

Reuters
Posted at Jul 19 02:06 PM

Stock markets in the Philippines, South Korea and Singapore fell more than 1 percent on Monday while all Asian currencies tumbled as some countries tightened COVID-19 curbs to tackle a surge of infections that sparked a sell-off in risky assets. Read more »

Asian stocks on hold for Lunar New Year, bitcoin eyes record highs

Stanley White and David Henry, Reuters
Posted at Feb 12 02:50 PM

Asian shares hovered just below a record high on Friday as mixed U.S. economic data caused some investors to show restraint after a global stock market rally pushed many bourses to dizzying heights. Read more »

Asian shares near all-time peak, oil heads to $60 on economic revival hopes

Swati Pandey, Reuters
Posted at Feb 08 11:12 AM

Asian shares hovered near record highs on Monday while oil edged closer to $60 a barrel on hopes a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid package will be passed by U.S. lawmakers as soon as this month just as coronavirus vaccines are being rolled out globally. Read more »

Asian shares under pressure on rising coronavirus cases

Swati Pandey, Reuters
Posted at Jan 25 09:48 AM

Asian shares were on the defensive on Monday as rising COVID-19 cases and doubts over the ability of vaccine makers to supply the promised doses on time soured risk appetite. Read more »

Asian markets set for messy open after U.S. stocks peak following Biden inauguration

Jessica DiNapoli, Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 09:46 AM

Asian investors were expecting a mixed day of trading after Wall Street peaked on Thursday, pushed upward by continued optimism about economic stimulus to counteract the COVID-19 pandemic promised by newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden. Read more »

Asia shares step back, await China economic update

Reuters
Posted at Jan 18 10:00 AM

SYDNEY - Asian share markets retreated from highs on Monday as disappointing news on U.S. consumer spending tempered risk sentiment ahead of a closely-watched reading on the health of the Chinese economy. Read more »

Asia shares mostly lower amid rising coronavirus cases, Washington turmoil

Chibuike Oguh, Reuters
Posted at Jan 12 09:28 AM

Asian stocks were mostly lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street declines as political turmoil in Washington and rising coronavirus cases worldwide weighed on sentiment ahead of the start of the quarterly earnings season. Read more »

Asia shares start new year in upbeat mood, much already priced in

Reuters
Posted at Jan 04 09:14 AM

Asian share markets got the new year off to a solid start on Monday on expectations central banks will keep money super cheap while the rollout of coronavirus vaccines helps slowly revive the global economy. Read more »

Asian shares hit record high as investors bet on recovery next year

Hideyuki Sano, Reuters
Posted at Dec 30 11:40 AM

Asian shares hit a record high on Wednesday as investors bet on a strong economic recovery next year, as there is little sign policymakers wind back massive stimulus efforts aimed at staving off coronavirus-fuelled downturns. Read more »

Asian markets fall further as new virus strain clouds near-term outlook

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 24 12:23 AM

HONG KONG - Concerns about soaring virus cases and new lockdowns sent equities and oil tumbling again Tuesday, while fears over a new strain in Britain and stuttering Brexit trade talks kept the pound under pressure. Read more »

Asian stocks at 2-week high as Trump returns to White House

Alun John and Tom Westbrook, Reuters
Posted at Oct 06 12:00 PM

Asian stock markets advanced to a two-week high on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump was discharged from hospital following treatment for COVID-19 and as prospects for a fresh U.S. stimulus package appeared to brighten. Read more »

Asia stocks extend global rout on coronavirus fears

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 09:37 AM

Stocks in Asia sank at the open on Thursday, extending a global rout as fears intensify over the spread of the new coronavirus, now dubbed a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Read more »