Keyword "Hang Seng Index" - List of latest news (224 results)

08:30 CNBC Daily Open: Trump, Bessent and Musk give markets the reassurance they need

Markets are open-minded, and often react almost instantaneously to any positive changes.

22/04 CNBC Daily Open: Investors grow wary of U.S. assets as Trump intensifies attacks on Powell

With no market closure to shield shares from U.S. President Trump’s threats of interfering in the Federal Reserve, investors unloaded their stocks.

20/04 Bernstein predicts which Chinese stocks can survive delisting and tariff worries

Bernstein is looking at Chinese internet tech stocks like it's the downtrodden days of Covid-19.

14/04 CNBC Daily Open: Trump exempting tech from tariffs suggests the importance of consumers

The Trump administration exempted electronics from "reciprocal" tariffs. It's a relief for consumers, who desperately need an uplift in mood.

11/04 CNBC Daily Open: Cool CPI is of no comfort to investors as stock rally peters out

Remember when inflation readings were the headline news of the day, and were feverishly anticipated? CNBC Daily Open remembers.

08/04 CNBC Daily Open: The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs

The Trump administration refused to return the favor when Vietnam and the European Union offered to remove tariffs on U.S. imports.

03/04 CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s merciless tariffs could reshape the global economy and markets

To call Trump’s tariff plan a seismic shift in the economic and financial world order might be an understatement.

30/03 When value revaluation encounters high allocation, has the Hong Kong stock narrative changed?

When value revaluation encounters high allocation, has the Hong Kong stock narrative changed?

30/03 JPMorgan says it’s finally time to buy the Chinese consumer recovery

JPMorgan has called the bottom in the Chinese consumer slump, and the firm says now it's time to buy.

24/03 CICC: Where has China’s assets revaluation reached?

CICC: Where has China’s assets revaluation reached?

21/03 CNBC Daily Open: Damage from tariffs and DOGE cuts is growing visible

The Trump administration’s radical overhaul of the federal government and economic policy is bleeding into corporate numbers.

18/03 CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise for the second day as U.S. consumers continue spending

The adage to never bet against the U.S. consumer still holds true — to some degree. February retail sales, while lower than expected, rose from a month before.

13/03 Snatching crazy! Another more than 20 billion yuan, and the funds continue to increase!

Snatching crazy! Another more than 20 billion yuan, and the funds continue to increase!

10/03 CNBC Daily Open: The impact of Trump policies will affect Fed’s interest rate moves

U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.

10/03 China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations

Chinese government bond yields moved further away from January's historic lows amid optimism in the faltering economy and a stock market rally.

09/03 China needs to boost its tech sector more than ever. How to play it

Chinese tech companies raced to launch new products in a week that saw Beijing double down on its calls to support artificial intelligence.

02/03 China investing risks haven’t gone away. Wall Street shares some of its safer plays

As excitement over DeepSeek moderated, JPMorgan gave its clients a warning: "Be careful: U.S.-China risks back in focus."

28/02 CNBC Daily Open: Markets rocked as Nvidia slumps and Trump confirms tariffs

Nvidia shares plummeted 8.5%, weighing down the Nasdaq Composite, just as Trump reaffirmed that tariffs would go ahead.

26/02 CNBC Daily Open: Growing worries over Trump’s policies

The “Trump Bump” — in which stocks and other assets jumped after Donald Trump’s election and inauguration — appears to have leveled off.

21/02 CNBC Daily Open: Alibaba shares jump and Amazon beats Walmart in quarterly revenue

Alibaba posted a 239% year-over-year jump in net profit in the final quarter of 2024, and Amazon’s quarterly revenue surpassed Walmart’s for the first time.

17/02 CNBC Daily Open: Elon Musk’s money can’t buy OpenAI

Elon Musk's $97 billion bid for OpenAI was soundly rejected by the artificial intelligence startup, which said the company "is not for sale."

14/02 CNBC Daily Open: PPI and tariffs cloud markets, but investors choose to see silver lining

Humans are forward-looking. That can lead to preparation but also anxiety. On Thursday, optimism and relief won over fears and worries, rallying stocks.

12/02 CNBC Daily Open: Tesla wobbles as BYD gets ahead in self-driving and Elon Musk is everywhere

Investors seem to be growing worried that Elon Musk, for all his business acumen, is getting distracted, with his fingers in too many pies.

10/02 Hong Kong Stocks Close (02.10) | Hang Seng Index Closes 1.84%, AI Application Direction Breaking Up Again, Medical Stocks Strong All Day

Hong Kong Stocks Close (02.10) | Hang Seng Index Closes 1.84%, AI Application Direction Breaking Up Again, Medical Stocks Strong All Day

10/02 CNBC Daily Open: Enthusiasm over Trump and AI appears to be waning

Though artificial intelligence and Trump are still the main characters of the stock market, they are steering it in a direction different from December.

04/02 AI concept strengthens Hong Kong stocks up

AI concept strengthens Hong Kong stocks up

24/01 CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s comments bump S&P 500 to new high

After Trump said he would “demand that interest rates drop immediately,” the 2-year Treasury yield edged lower and stocks ticked up.

21/01 CNBC Daily Open: Keep an eye on these Trump 2.0 policies

Donald Trump is officially the 47th U.S. president. Investors will be keeping a close eye on his tariffs and deportation policies.

20/01 CNBC Daily Open: Investors are gearing up for Trump 2.0

The S&P 500 largely erased its post-election gains the past few weeks. As Trump's inauguration nears, investors seem ready to play the market again.

17/01 NIO-SW closed up 1.4% on January 17, with a transaction volume of HK$59.308 million.

NIO-SW closed up 1.4% on January 17, with a transaction volume of HK$59.308 million.

17/01 BYD shares closed up 1.07% on January 17, with a transaction volume of HK$966 million.

BYD shares closed up 1.07% on January 17, with a transaction volume of HK$966 million.

14/01 CNBC Daily Open: Tech sells off but AI is still likely to drive markets

Tech stocks underperformed as investors took profit on the victors of 2024 and looked for this year’s winner. But a long-term rotation out of AI isn’t likely.

07/01 CNBC Daily Open: The AI sector still has legs to run

Semiconductor stocks jumped on Monday, lifted by buoyant news regarding the artificial intelligence sector. The S&P and Nasdaq posted two straight days of gains.

03/01 Asia-Pacific markets open higher as Wall Street extends declines to 2025

Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia will continue to assess the political uncertainty in South Korea.

02/01 Leapmotor closed down 3.53% on January 2, with a transaction volume of HK$114 million.

Leapmotor closed down 3.53% on January 2, with a transaction volume of HK$114 million.

02/01 Australia stocks open higher as Asian markets resume trading after New Year's Day holiday

Traders in Asia will also look toward Singapore's fourth-quarter gross domestic product and China's Caixin manufacturing PMI in December.

24/12 CNBC Daily Open: Holiday-thinned markets cheered by strong Wall Street finish

Large tech firms sprinkled holiday cheer on U.S. markets. Investors are also waiting to see if Santa sparks a rally to close off the S&P's magnificent year.

23/12 Taiwan leads Asian stocks higher in 2024 — but Trump tariffs, China economy cloud region's outlook

Taiwan's markets were Asia's best performing market throughout 2024, while South Korea was the worst.

16/12 CNBC Daily Open: Predicting the markets is pretty pointless

A near-surefire of figuring out where markets are heading is to make a prediction — and disregard it.

14/12 An increase of 17% during the year! Hong Kong stocks usher in a "structural bull", and the valuation center is expected to rise in the future

An increase of 17% during the year! Hong Kong stocks usher in a "structural bull", and the valuation center is expected to rise in the future

10/12 The Politburo meeting exceeded expectations, is there an opportunity for Chinese assets?

The Politburo meeting exceeded expectations, is there an opportunity for Chinese assets?

06/12 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. exceptionalism seems difficult to dislodge for now

The U.S., in terms of its economy and financial markets, seems to be firing on all cylinders.

01/12 CICC: The Hang Seng Index still has support at 19,000 points, but external uncertainties restrict the index’s upside.

CICC: The Hang Seng Index still has support at 19,000 points, but external uncertainties restrict the index’s upside.

27/11 U.S., China and more: Value investor reveals what to buy as Trump tariffs loom

Bleakley Financial Group's Peter Boockvar shares sectors — and stocks — he likes in the U.S. and abroad.

25/11 CNBC Daily Open: Small- and mid-caps outperformed last week

Companies less in the spotlight, like Super Micro Company, and other small- and mid-caps contributed to markets' rise last week.

22/11 Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index hit another weekly low since October, AI and cryptocurrency stocks bucked the trend and rose

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index hit another weekly low since October, AI and cryptocurrency stocks bucked the trend and rose

22/11 CNBC Daily Open: Expectations can move shares in strange ways — just look at Nvidia

If investors expect a company to make a huge loss and it manages to make a dollar in profit, shares are likely to rise. An exaggeration, but still.

12/11 CNBC Daily Open: Best to stay prudent even in the postelection afterglow

It remains to be seen if the postelection market rally will fizzle out once the initial euphoria wears off, or portends a longer-term phenomenon.

11/11 CNBC Daily Open: Trump kicked off the market rally, but he could also halt it

President-elect Donald Trump's focus on the domestic economy has turbocharged the markets. But his proposed policies threaten to slow down the rally.

08/11 CNBC Daily Open: Powell emphasizes that elections won't sway Fed's policy

If inflation resurfaces because of the incoming administration's policies, the Fed’s likely to stay its hand in lowering rates.

06/11 CNBC Daily Open: Amid focus on elections, don’t neglect market moves

Focus on trading opportunities that might arise from this period of change in the White House.

01/11 CNBC Daily Open: Big Tech needs to go beyond beating earnings expectations

Investors don't just expect those companies to beat estimates. They also want Big Tech to drive markets, which depends more on growth prospects than earnings.

30/10 CNBC Daily Open: Everyone gave Reddit an upvote

Our social media habits are so ingrained they're almost automatic and essential. Little surprise, then, that the companies behind them are flourishing.

16/10 Hong Kong stocks continue to adjust and trading volume shrank to HK$260 billion. Institutions recommend remaining patient.

Hong Kong stocks continue to adjust and trading volume shrank to HK$260 billion. Institutions recommend remaining patient.

14/10 Hong Kong stocks and the Hang Seng Index have increased oscillations. Institutions recommend buying low and selling high in the short term.

Hong Kong stocks and the Hang Seng Index have increased oscillations. Institutions recommend buying low and selling high in the short term.

14/10 China property stocks jump after Beijing proposes measures to lift troubled sector

The rally came after China's Ministry of Finance outlined new policy measures focused on stabilizing the beleaguered real estate.

08/10 Hong Kong stock trading volume continues to increase, Hang Seng Index rises nearly 10% in 4 days

Hong Kong stock trading volume continues to increase, Hang Seng Index rises nearly 10% in 4 days

07/10 Asia-Pacific markets mostly set to climb ahead of a week of central bank decisions

Economists polled by Reuters expect the BOK and RBNZ to cut rates, while the RBI will hold.

04/10 CNBC Daily Open: October’s gravity bringing stocks down

After September's stellar showing, all major indexes are poised for a losing week in the first week of October.

03/10 CNBC Daily Open: Buffeted by Middle East, propelled by China

Tensions in the Middle East are weighing down investor sentiment, but the recent stimulus unleashed by Beijing is causing a rally in Chinese-related stocks.

03/10 Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps 2.5% as yen weakens

Markets in mainland China will remain closed until Oct. 8 for a week-long holiday and South Korea will be shut Thursday for National Foundation Day.

02/10 CNBC Daily Open: Soft landing hit by minor turbulence

Just when the coast appeared clear, geopolitical tensions and potential supply chain snarl-ups threaten to turn the soft-landing trajectory into a bumpy one.

02/10 China property stocks surge to highest levels in a year as stimulus rally continues

Shares of most Hong Kong-listed Chinese property stocks surged to their highest in over a year, as China's recent slew of stimulus continue to buoy markets.

02/10 Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as investors monitor Middle East tensions

Asia-Pacific markets are set for a mixed open on Wednesday morning, following a poor start to the trading month on Wall Street.

27/09 China stocks see best week since 2008 on stimulus impact as most Asia markets rise

The mainland’s CSI 300 was poised for a nearly 15% rally this week, buoyed by several economic stimulus measures by the central bank.

27/09 CNBC Daily Open: More all-time highs? Yes please

The S&P 500 has touched new levels on more than 20% of trading days so far this year, noted financial firm Oppenheimer.

26/09 These China stocks are favored by analysts no matter how the central bank stimulus pans out

New efforts by the People's Bank of China to boost the economy may or may not succeed, but these China stocks are recommended in any case.

26/09 Markets across Asia rebound; Chinese markets set to extend gains

Mainland China's CSI 300 has notched a five-day winning streak, hitting its highest levels in almost two months

25/09 Asia-Pacific markets largely range-bound; Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumps more than 2%

Investors in Asia await Australia's inflation rate for August, which is expected to ease to 2.7% from 3.5%.

24/09 Asia-Pacific markets climb with China's central bank in focus; S&P and Dow set fresh records

The People's Bank of China will hold a press conference at 9 a.m. local time after cutting a short-term lending rate.

23/09 Asia-Pacific markets open lower after Federal Reserve rate cut optimism sent markets higher last week

Investors assessed Friday's monetary policy decisions from Japan and China and worries grow over the health of the Asian countries' economy.

20/09 Japan's Nikkei leads gains in Asia Pacific after Wall Street soars on Fed's jumbo rate cut

Traders in Asia will also look toward August consumer prices index from Japan and Hong Kong, and central bank decisions from Bank of Japan and People's Bank of China.

19/09 CNBC Daily Open: Markets need time to digest the 50-point cut

Fed Chair Jerome Powell spent a big portion of the post-meeting press conference massaging sentiment.

19/09 Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as investors digest outsized Fed rate cut

Investors in Asia will parse New Zealand GDP figures, August trade data from Malaysia, unemployment rate from Australia.

18/09 Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open ahead of the Fed's key rate decision

Asian investors will look toward key economic data from Japan and the Indonesian central bank's rate decision on Wednesday.

17/09 Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors look ahead to Fed meeting

Investors in Asia will also look toward the Fed meeting beginning Tuesday stateside as markets debate the size of the central bank's expected rate cut.

16/09 CNBC Daily Open: The real question isn’t the Fed’s first cut, but where it goes after

What many are not discussing is the policy trajectory after the Fed's meeting. Following this cut could be a trajectory that will change the market narrative.

13/09 Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall, but China set to rebound from near six-year low

Investors will react to August inflation figures out from India, which showed the consumer price index rose 3.65% year on year, rising from a five-year low.

12/09 Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher, tracking gains on Wall Street; Nikkei set to open 3% higher

The major benchmarks rebounded from intraday lows after a volatile trading session, as investors parsed through the higher-than-expected consumer prices report.

11/09 Asia-Pacific markets open lower after gains on Wall Street; Japan and South Korea data in focus

Traders in Asia parsed the Reuters Tankan business sentiment survey from Japan and South Korea unemployment data.

10/09 CNBC Daily Open: Did Apple’s shiny new things improve market sentiment?

Maybe all it takes are shiny new things to lift our mood and take our minds off recession fears.

10/09 Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher following Wall Street's rebound from worst week of 2024

Traders in Asia are watching August trade data from China and India. China's exports and imports are expected to grow by 6.5% year-on-year and 2%, respectively.

09/09 Hong Kong stocks closed (09.09) | Hang Seng Index closed down 1.42%. Resource stocks, domestic property stocks, etc. fell. NIO-SW (09866) bucked the trend and rose 13%.

Hong Kong stocks closed (09.09) | Hang Seng Index closed down 1.42%. Resource stocks, domestic property stocks, etc. fell. NIO-SW (09866) bucked the trend and rose 13%.

09/09 Nikkei leads losses in Asia, briefly falling 3% as markets decline after weak U.S. jobs data

Investors in Asia will assess Japan's revised second-quarter GDP and look toward China's August inflation data.

05/09 Is Alibaba selected for the Hong Kong Stock Connect? Hang Seng Corporation latest announcement

Is Alibaba selected for the Hong Kong Stock Connect? Hang Seng Corporation latest announcement

05/09 Nikkei slips as other Asian markets rebound from Wednesday's sell off

Investors are watching economic data out of Japan, Australia and Singapore on Thursday.

04/09 Asia-Pacific markets set to fall after recession fears heighten, Nvidia tumbles

Investors in Asia will be watching for any spillover from the U.S. tech sell off, led by Nvidia with a 9% drop

03/09 Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise after South Korea's inflation rate hits 42-month low

South Korea's headline inflation for August eased to 2% form 2.6%, its lowest level since March 2021

02/09 CNBC Daily Open: Soft landing in sight?

With tamer inflation, hotter economy, stable jobs market, there are signs that the economy's cleared for a soft landing.

02/09 Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as investors look toward a packed week of economic data

Among the economic data coming out from major markets in the region are inflation data from South Korea and Australia's second-quarter GDP data

30/08 CNBC Daily Open: It’s not completely bad news that Nvidia fell

It’s the tragedy of the overachieving child. Despite ridiculous revenue growth number, Nvidia’s shares fell about 6% yesterday.

30/08 Hong Kong leads Asia markets climb after U.S. data calms recession fears; Australia nears all time high

Jobless claims fell slightly compared to August, while U.S. second-quarter GDP was revised upwards to 3% from 2.8%.

29/08 Asia-Pacific markets slump as investors assess Nvidia results, South Korea and Taiwan lead losses

Investors in Asia will look to stocks in the region that are related to or on Nvidia's value chain, such as chipmakers and tech stocks.

28/08 JD.com shares climb after announcing $5 billion share buyback, outperforming decline in Hang Seng

The announcement is JD.com's second buyback this year, after announcing a $3 billion buyback in March.

28/08 Asia-Pacific markets fall as Australia reports higher-than-expected inflation

Australia's inflation numbers will be watched after minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia revealed that the central bank considered raising interest rates.

27/08 CNBC Daily Open: Oil soars as Middle-East tensions spike

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.32% and 0.85%, respectively.

27/08 Asia-Pacific markets fall as China industrial profits in focus; Australia nears record high

Investors in Asia will also look toward the Fed decision on Wednesday night stateside, which will come after the country's May inflation report on Wednesday

26/08 Asia-Pacific markets mixed as Middle East tensions rise, Powell signals rate cuts

China's central bank will release its medium-term lending rate on Monday, while Singapore will publish its manufacturing data for July.

23/08 CNBC Daily Open: Stocks slide ahead of Powell's speech

Wall Street drops ahead of Powell speech. Peloton soars 40%. Fed's Harker says 'we need to start moving rates down'.

23/08 Asia markets set for lower open as investors await Jackson Hole meeting, assess Japan inflation data

While it is not exactly clear what Powell will say, he has previously used the speech to outline broad policy initiatives and to provide policy clues

22/08 Asia markets mostly fall as investors assess business activity data from the region, Fed minutes

The BOK is expected to hold rates at 3.5%, but traders will watch the language used in its release to see if any easing of policy are on the cards.

21/08 CNBC Daily Open: A 'crazy' summer

Wall Street ends longest winning streak of 2024. Eli Lilly weight loss drug cuts diabetes risk. Shein sues Temu.

21/08 JD.com leads losses in Hong Kong, falling 10% after Walmart confirms stake sale

Walmart said the decision will allow it to "focus on our strong China operations for Walmart China and Sam's Club, and deploy capital towards other priorities."

21/08 Asia-Pacific markets slip as Wall Street rally falters, Japan trade data in focus

Japan's July exports are expected to come in 11.4% higher year on year, while imports are forecast to rise 14.9%

19/08 CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street's 'dress rehearsal'

Markets were reassured that Japan's central bank will not raise rates in a volatile environment and that the U.S. economy isn't on the verge of a recession. 

16/08 CNBC Daily Open: Data and earnings ease recession fears

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite had a sixth consecutive day of gains, rising 1.61% and 2.34% respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 554 points

16/08 Japan stocks lead gains in Asia-Pacific markets after Wall Street rally overnight

Asian markets look set to track the rally on Wall Street after U.S. economic data eased fears of a recession stateside.

15/08 CNBC Daily Open: Inflation outbreak is 'over'

The S&P 500 closed higher for the fifth straight session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 242 points, while the Nasdaq Composite eked out a 0.03% gain.

15/08 Asia-Pacific markets mostly climb as Japan's GDP growth beats expectations

Traders in Asia will assess a slew of economic data from the region on Thursday, including from Japan, China and Australia.

14/08 CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street surges; Starbucks ousts CEO

Wall Street rose after producer prices came in softer than expected, raising hopes of a rate cut.

14/08 Asia-Pacific markets mixed as RBNZ cuts cash rate; Nikkei falls as Kishida to step down in September

Separately, business sentiment at Japanese manufacturers have turned slightly less confident in August, according to the Reuters Tankan survey.

13/08 Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher as investors await U.S. inflation data

Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher on Tuesday, following a fluctuating session overnight in the U.S. as investors prepare for key inflation data.

12/08 Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index returned to the 10,000 mark last week, with institutions saying it is expected to achieve valuation restoration

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index returned to the 10,000 mark last week, with institutions saying it is expected to achieve valuation restoration

12/08 CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street rebounds, investors to monitor earnings and inflation data

This week, investors will gain more insight into consumer sentiment as Walmart and Home Depot release their earnings.

12/08 Asia-Pacific markets open higher after volatile week; India inflation and industrial data in focus

India's CPI inflation rate is forecast to fall to 3.65% for the month of July from 5.08% in the previous month.

11/08 China stocks escaped much of the latest sell-off. Signals for whether to buy

The latest global market volatility has reinforced China's status as a distinct market, even if growth has slowed recently.

08/08 Asia markets open lower as Wall Street recovery stalls; investors asses Japan trade data

Japan's current account figure for June came in at 1.533 trillion yen, lower than the 1.789 trillion yen expected by economists polled by Reuters.

07/08 CNBC Daily Open: Market correction may not be over yet

Dow snaps three-day losing streak. Super Micro sinks on earnings miss. X sues advertisers.

07/08 Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise after Wall Street rebounds; China trade data in focus

Traders in Asia will assess July trade balance data out of China, with economists expecting exports to grow 9.7% year-over-year and imports to grow 3.5% over the same period.

06/08 CNBC Daily Open: Dow sheds 1,000 points, Japan stocks rebound

S&P 500 posts worst day since 2022 in global market sell-off. Google loses antitrust case. Japan stocks rebound

06/08 Japan stocks rebound as much as 10% after historic losses; other Asia markets also recover

Japan’s Nikkei 225 and the broad-based Topix climbed more than 8% in early trading, a day after the Nikkei’s largest loss since the 1987 Black Monday crash.

05/08 Japan stocks plunge as much as 7%, hovering near bear market territory, as Asia shares extend sell-off

Investors will look toward key trade data from China and Taiwan this week, as well as central bank decisions from Australia and India.

02/08 The market sell-off spills over into a global one

The Dow and S&P 500 sold off more than 1% on Thursday, as worries over the state of the U.S. economy dented investor sentiment Thursday’s sell-off spilled over to international markets in a big way.

02/08 Daily Open: Stocks fall; 10-year Treasury yield drops; Apple beats Street while Amazon disappoints

U.S. stocks fell sharply on Thursday as weaker-than-expected jobs and manufacturing data sparked concerns about a rapid economic slowdown.

02/08 Japan's Nikkei plunges 4% with Asia markets broadly lower after Wall Street sell-off

The gloomy sentiment in Asia markets after a sell-off on Wall Street in Thursday's trading session, which saw all three major U.S. indexes plunge on recession fears.

01/08 CNBC Daily Open: Fed signals rate cut; U.S. stocks soar; oil gains as Middle East tensions rise

The Fed kept its benchmark rate steady at 5.25% to 5.50%, but Chair Jerome Powell signaled the U.S. central bank could cut rates in its September meeting.

01/08 Nikkei tumbles over 3%; Australia hits new highs after Powell signals possible rate cut in September

At his press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a rate cut in September is “on the table,” provided the inflation data continues to be encouraging.

31/07 CNBC Daily Open: BOJ ups rate to 0.25%; U.S. stocks fall; Starbucks' same-store sales decline

Japan’s central bank lifted its benchmark interest rate to “around 0.25%” from the previous range of 0% to 0.1%.

31/07 Asia markets are mixed as investors assess China business activity data, await Bank of Japan rate decision

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate and detail its plan to trim its rate of bond buying.

30/07 CNBC Daily Open: Asian shares slide, U.S. stocks flat ahead of Big Tech earnings; McDonald's earnings miss

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite inched higher on Monday ahead of a busy week for Big Tech earnings.

29/07 Japan's Nikkei jumps 2% to lead gains in Asia as traders assess U.S. inflation data, await BOJ meeting

The Bank of Japan will start its monetary policy meeting Tuesday, while inflation data will come out from South Korea and Australia.

25/07 CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street sinks, Tesla slumps

S&P 500 and Nasdaq tumble for worst day since 2022. Tesla slumps 12%. Ford misses earnings

25/07 Japan's Nikkei tumbles more than 2% as Asia-Pacific markets fall, tracking Wall Street sell-off

South Korea's GDP grew 2.3% year on year, lower than the 2.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters.

24/07 Asia markets open lower as traders assess Aussie business activity data, U.S. tech earnings

Investors in Asia will also look at tech stocks to see if there is any spillover effect on EV stocks after Tesla earnings missed estimates.

23/07 CNBC Daily Open: Tech rebounds, CrowdStrike tumbles, Wiz rejects Google

S&P 500 clocks best day since early June. Republicans call on CrowdStrike CEO to testify. Wiz ends $23 billion Google deal.

22/07 CNBC Daily Open: Biden drops out, endorses Harris

Biden ends reelection bid and backs Harris. S&P 500 and Nasdaq post biggest weekly loss. CrowdStrike failure.

22/07 Asia stocks fall as Biden drops presidential bid; inflation and GDP data in focus this week

"It is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President,” Biden wrote in a letter

19/07 Asia-Pacific markets fall as rotation out of tech continues; Japan headline inflation holds steady

Japan's headline inflation was unchanged from May at 2.8%, while core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, accelerated to 2.6%, from 2.5% in May.

18/07 Asia-Pacific markets set to mostly fall after Nasdaq records its worst day since 2022

Japan's trade deficit is predicted to narrow in June from 1.2 trillion yen, or $7.7 billion, to 240 billion yen.

17/07 CNBC Daily Open: Dow jumps 700 points, gold hits record, HSBC new CEO

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose more than 700 points to close at another record high as the bull run appeared to broaden.

17/07 Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opened lower for two consecutive days and the market turnover was only HK$94.2 billion

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opened lower for two consecutive days and the market turnover was only HK$94.2 billion

17/07 Asia-Pacific markets climb, tracking gains on Wall Street; yen intervention suspected

Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed after the Reuters Tankan survey showed an increase in business optimism among large Japanese manufacturers.

16/07 Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed on the back of Fed chair's rate cut comments

Asia-Pacific markets are expected to open mixed after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits 2% to cut interest rates.

15/07 Asia markets climb as investors assess assassination attempt on Trump, await China Third Plenum

China's GDP is expected to grow 5.1% year-on-year in the second quarter, slowing from the 5.3% seen in the first quarter

12/07 Japan markets retreat from all time high amid suspected yen intervention; U.S. inflation cools more than expected

The yen traded at 158.55 against the U.S. dollar at roughly 12 a.m. Tokyo time after trading around 161.52 late Thursday.

11/07 Japan's Nikkei smashes past 42,000 mark to all-time high; Asia-Pacific markets climb on tech rally and rate cut hopes

In Asia, investors will be watching for any spillover optimism in the region's tech stocks, particularly in Japan.

10/07 Asia-Pacific markets slip after Powell's dovish tone; Japan and China inflation in focus

China's consumer price index is expected to climb 0.4% in June, compared with 0.3% in May.

08/07 CNBC Daily Open: French left-wing shock victory, Boeing guilty plea

France's left-wing New Popular Front coalition unexpectedly blocked a far-right advance in the parliamentary run-off vote, Boeing pleads guilty.

08/07 Asia markets slip as Japan real wages fall for 26th straight month; China stocks drop for fifth day

China's inflation data for June will be out on Wednesday, while U.S. inflation numbers will be released Thursday stateside

05/07 CNBC Daily Open: UK Labour landslide election victory

The center-left Labour Party has won a landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

05/07 Japan stocks extend rally to hit fresh all-time highs amid mixed Asia-Pacific markets

The Nikkei 225 could continue hitting all time highs, based off futures data.

04/07 Hong Kong's IPO market is finally starting to turn around, consulting firm EY says

The market for initial public offerings in Hong Kong is set to improve significantly over the next five years, said George Chan, global IPO leader at EY.

04/07 Asia-Pacific markets open higher as Nasdaq, S&P 500 continue record run; Hong Kong and Australia data in focus

Investors will assess data due Thursday including Hong Kong business activity and Australian trade.

03/07 CNBC Daily Open: Tesla soars, S&P closes above 5,500

The S&P 500 closed above 5,500 for the first time as the Fed chair announced inflation progress. Tesla shares surged 10.2% despite a drop in deliveries.

02/07 Asia-Pacific markets fall as Nasdaq reaches new highs; South Korea inflation in focus

South Korea's core inflation numbers came in at 2.4% for June, missing expectations by economists polled by Reuters who predicted a core inflation rate of 2.7%.

28/06 CNBC Daily Open: Presidential debate

Biden blames Trump for inflation, Nike plunges on warning and Chewy soars as Roaring Kitty posts dog image.

26/06 Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise ahead of Australia's May inflation data

Australia's weighted consumer price index for May is expected to be at 3.8%, according to a Reuters poll of economists, higher than the 3.6% recorded in April.

25/06 Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher after U.S. tech sell-off

Investors in Asia will assess South Korea's consumer sentiment index for June, as well as Japan's service sector producer prices.

24/06 Hong Kong stocks continue to adjust; institutions say they still have comparative advantages

Hong Kong stocks continue to adjust; institutions say they still have comparative advantages

24/06 Asia-Pacific markets slip; Australia and Japan inflation readings expected this week

Investors in Asia will look toward Australia's CPI data on Wednesday, after the RBA considered hiking rates at its last meeting.

20/06 Asia markets are set to open lower as investors await China loan prime rates

Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall ahead of China announcing its one-year and five-year loan prime rates.

19/06 Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise; Taiwan hits fresh record high

Japan's exports grew 13.5% year-on-year compared to a 13% increase expected by economists polled by Reuters, while imports grew 9.5%.

18/06 Asia-Pacific markets rebound after S&P 500 hits new highs; Australia rate decision on tap

The RBA is expected to hold rates at 4.35%, but investors will be watching the language used in the monetary policy statement.

17/06 Asia-Pacific markets all slide ahead of key China data

The People's Bank of China is also expected to hold its medium term lending facility rate unchanged at 2.5%.

14/06 Asia-Pacific markets poised for slightly lower open ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision

While the Bank of Japan is expected to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged, the bank is reportedly considering reducing its JGB holdings.

13/06 Chinese EV stocks surge after EU slaps up to 38% additional import tariffs

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index surged 1.23% at the open, powered mostly by gains in EV stocks.

13/06 Singapore wants to revive its stock market. Could major Asian markets have the answers?

Could Singapore take lessons from Japan and South Korea's value up programs to make its exchange more attractive? Analysts weigh in.

13/06 Asia-Pacific markets set to climb as Fed holds rates and shifts dot plot

The Fed only projects one rate cut this year, down from three, but raises the number of total projected rate cuts to 4 in 2025.

24/05 JPMorgan is 'positive' on China stocks and 'constructive' on real estate as Beijing props up markets

JPMorgan is "positive" on China stocks and "constructive" on its real estate sector as the world's second-largest economy strives to prop up its equity and property markets.

24/05 Hong Kong stock trading volume shrank to nearly HK$130 billion, with institutions saying there was little selling pressure

Hong Kong stock trading volume shrank to nearly HK$130 billion, with institutions saying there was little selling pressure

22/05 The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index gapped down for the first time in a month, which may indicate a short-term end to the unilateral rise.

The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index gapped down for the first time in a month, which may indicate a short-term end to the unilateral rise.

17/05 Hang Seng Index hits new high for the year, A-share real estate industry chain continues to rise

Hang Seng Index hits new high for the year, A-share real estate industry chain continues to rise

10/05 "Sing more + buy more"! It is rare for foreign capital to sing collectively and the capital market is booming. Take a pulse on the main investment trends of the market outlook.

"Sing more + buy more"! It is rare for foreign capital to sing collectively and the capital market is booming. Take a pulse on the main investment trends of the market outlook.

04/05 Hang Seng Index sets record for longest consecutive rise since 2018! Why is the Hong Kong stock market so strong?

Hang Seng Index sets record for longest consecutive rise since 2018! Why is the Hong Kong stock market so strong?

04/05 Nine consecutive rises, setting a record for the longest consecutive rise since 2018! Has Hong Kong stock market entered a bull market?

Nine consecutive rises, setting a record for the longest consecutive rise since 2018! Has Hong Kong stock market entered a bull market?

03/05 Breaking through the 200-day moving average and rushing into the technical bull market, Hong Kong stocks had a good start in May, and the Hang Seng Index rose for eight consecutive days, showing the "charm of Hong Kong"

Breaking through the 200-day moving average and rushing into the technical bull market, Hong Kong stocks had a good start in May, and the Hang Seng Index rose for eight consecutive days, showing the "charm of Hong Kong"

02/05 Shares of Nio soar more than 20% as EV deliveries more than double in April

Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc jumped 20% in early trading, after its vehicle deliveries more than doubled in April.

05/04 CNBC Daily Open: Risk aversion in vogue

Some of the usual safe haven suspects have been suspiciously popular this week.

03/04 CNBC Daily Open: A projection is not a promise

The U.S. Federal Reserve may not cut rates in June and that could have global implications.

03/04 China and Hong Kong stocks lost nearly $5 trillion in 3 years — more than India's market cap

The market cap of the National Stock Exchange of India is $4.63 trillion, making it the third largest exchange in Asia.

11/03 CNBC Daily Open: Conflicting signals on U.S. jobs market

U.S. jobs growth continues to boom but there are also clear signs the labor market is cooling.

11/03 CNBC Daily Open: A mixed picture on U.S. jobs growth

U.S. jobs growth continues to boom but there are also clear signs the labor market is cooling.

08/03 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. CEOs now more optimistic about economy

American CEOs are feeling a lot more optimistic about the economy.

08/03 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. CEOs feel more upbeat on economy

American CEOs are feeling a lot more optimistic about the economy.

07/03 CNBC Daily Open: No surprises for Wall Street from Powell

No news is, perhaps, good news as far as Wall Street is concerned.

07/03 CNBC Daily Open: No news is good news for Wall Street

No news is, perhaps, good news as far as Wall Street is concerned.

06/03 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. services activity moderates

The services side of the U.S. economy lost some pace in February.

06/03 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. services pace slows slightly

The services side of the U.S. economy lost some pace in February.

05/03 CNBC Daily Open: Will the Fed not cut rates in 2024?

No interest rate cuts in 2024? That would seem pretty far-fetched for many market watchers. But not for Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management.  

05/03 CNBC Daily Open: No rate cuts in 2024?

No interest rate cuts in 2024? That would seem pretty far-fetched for many market watchers. But not for Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management.  

04/03 CNBC Daily Open: U.S. manufacturing struggles to recover

Hot U.S. January inflation data has muddied the overall economic outlook.  

28/02 China's Country Garden gets liquidation petition from creditor

Country Garden said it will oppose the petition "vigorously" and seek legal measures to do so. A court hearing will be held May 17.

16/02 Chinese assets continue to explode! A shares are expected to continue their rise

Chinese assets continue to explode! A shares are expected to continue their rise

15/02 Hong Kong stocks explode again! Is the "red disk effect" coming? Tourism-related sectors continue to heat up

Hong Kong stocks explode again! Is the "red disk effect" coming? Tourism-related sectors continue to heat up

09/02 Hong Kong stocks end the Year of the Rabbit: Hang Seng Index fell 0.83% and Hang Seng Stock Index fell 1.3%

Hong Kong stocks end the Year of the Rabbit: Hang Seng Index fell 0.83% and Hang Seng Stock Index fell 1.3%

27/01 Stock market to 'nowhere?' Two ETF experts see more trouble ahead in China

Why investors may find it tough to see a growth story in China this year.

25/01 Shares of Tesla suppliers in Asia take a beating after automaker misses targets

Tesla suppliers are trading lower after the U.S. automaker's disappointing results. Other EV makers in Asia fell due to its downbeat production outlook for the year.

08/01 CNBC Daily Open: Jobs market is still hot — will it influence Fed?

Despite a hot headline number, December's jobs data isn't so drastic that rate hikes could be back on the table.

07/01 Why did the Hang Seng Index start with “four consecutive falls” in 2024? What is dragging down the performance of Hong Kong stocks for the first time in history?

Why did the Hang Seng Index start with “four consecutive falls” in 2024? What is dragging down the performance of Hong Kong stocks for the first time in history?

02/01 Investors are bullish on Asia in 2024. Here's what to look out for

While 2023 was a year of rate rises, investors will be keeping an eye on geopolitics in Asia this year, as well as on the U.S. Federal Reserve.

29/12 Hong Kong Stocks Plunge to Losses for 4th Straight Year

Investors worried about China’s economy shunned Hong Kong’s stock market, once one of the biggest and most important in the world.

29/12 CNBC Daily Open: Will the S&P end 2023 on a record high?

The S&P 500’s tantalizingly close to an all-time high. The index added 0.04% yesterday to close at 4,783.35, just about 10 points away from its record close.

28/12 CNBC Daily Open: S&P set to scale new peaks

Since last week, the S&P 500 has captured the limelight. It's now less than 0.5% away from its record high. But its creep to the peak is tantalizingly slow.

28/12 China 'remains unloved' among Asia's fund managers — here's where they're looking instead, BofA says

The bank released its latest Asia fund manager survey, revealing the most and least favored markets in the region for 2024 — and named one sector "at the helm."

27/12 CNBC Daily Open: Holiday cheer uplifts markets

Christmas Eve may be over, but investors still have something to look forward to. The S&P 500's within striking distance of a new high.

26/12 CNBC Daily Open: Inflation mission accomplished?

Inflation looks like it’s going down decisively, not just in terms of how much things cost, but in a way that’s actually felt by the consumer.

18/12 Asia's family offices have been betting big on risk — but that could be changing

A global survey by Citi showed there has been a shift out of cash and into risk assets by family offices around the world — with one notable exception, Asia.

12/12 India overtakes Hong Kong to become the world's seventh largest stock market

India has been a standout market this year in the Asia-Pacific region, while Hong Kong is the worst performer among the region's major equity markets.

06/11 Hong Kong's IPO market is still in a slump despite an expected rebound

Hong Kong's initial public listing market remains in a slump, even as analysts expect the market to recover in the second half of the year.

27/10 Shares of Tencent-backed J&T Express fall in lackluster Hong Kong debut

Shares of Indonesian logistics service provider J&T Express dropped 1.33% in Hong Kong's second-largest initial public offering this year.

25/10 Why China's 1 trillion yuan debt plan isn't necessarily such a big deal

State media made it clear that whopping amount would focus on reconstruction of areas hit hard by natural disasters — such as this summer's historic floods.

17/10 Country Garden draws closer to debt deadline, as default risk looms

All of Chinese property giant Country Garden's offshore debt could be in default if it fails to make $15 million coupon payment on Tuesday.

10/10 Country Garden says it may not be able to repay debt, warns of uncertainty around liquidity position

Chinese property giant Country Garden has not been able to meet its debt obligations and warned of uncertainty around its liquidity position.

03/10 CNBC Daily Open: Heed the Russell 2000’s warning

The Russell 2000 fell 1.6% Monday, dragging down its year-to-date performance to negative 0.2%. While not a canary in a coal mine, it's a cautionary tale.

03/10 Hong Kong shares drop 3%, dragged down by real estate and energy

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped more than 3% Tuesday, dragged by its real estate and energy sector.

29/09 CNBC Daily Open: Long-term prospects are uncertain

A smattering of positive developments helped investor sentiment yesterday. But long-term prospects still look uncertain.

04/09 Hong Kong property stocks surge as China takes action to revive property sector

Stocks were also helped by Country Garden Holdings reportedly winning approval to extend repayment on an onshore private bond to 2026.

18/08 Hong Kong Stocks Are in a Bear Market, Another Sign of Trouble in China

The Hang Seng Index has fallen more than 20 percent from its recent high, as investors grow more pessimistic about China’s post-pandemic recovery.

14/08 Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday

It's a big week of retail earnings, with Target, Walmart and Club name TJX Companies all set to report results.

11/08 CNBC Daily Open: Is China a no-go for U.S. investment?

President Biden's executive order regulating U.S. technology investment in China is the first time Washington is imposing restrictions on U.S. capital outflows.

10/08 CNBC Daily Open: Inflation, earnings and the American consumer

Americans are being very careful where and how they are spending their money in an age of rising prices.

08/08 CNBC Daily Open: Treasury bets

The U.S. economy has remained resilient and seemingly largely impervious to the Fed's highest rates in more than two decades.

24/07 China vows to 'adjust and optimize' property policy in 'tortuous' economic recovery

Observers noted that the Politburo dropped the phrase "housing is for living in, not speculation" from its wording on the country's real estate sector.

30/06 China’s manufacturing activity shrinks again, casting a shadow on recovery hopes

China’s June PMI showed manufacturing activity shrinking for a third straight month, in line with market expectations.