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4th July, 2012
Shares rise on hopes of more monetary stimulus
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
Asian shares rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.
27th June, 2012
Shares up, but gains capped on EU summit cynicism
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
Asian shares rose on Wednesday but gains were capped as investors concluded a European summit this week will fail to take concrete action.
25th June, 2012
Asian markets slip on EU summit concerns
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
Asian markets fell on pessimism over whether a European summit this week will come up with a plan to address the region's crippling debt crisis.
21st June, 2012
Asian markets hurt by muted Fed stimulus
Asian markets mostly slipped Thursday on disappointment at the US Federal Reserve's muted stimulus measures.
Asian markets mostly slipped Thursday on disappointment at the US Federal Reserve's muted stimulus measures.
20th June, 2012
Shares rise as investors bet Fed will ‘Twist’ again
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
Asian shares rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch monetary stimulus.
19th June, 2012
Asian shares slip as Spain woes come into focus
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
Asian markets slipped on Tuesday as Spain's surging borrowing costs replaced the previous day's optimism over Greece's election
18th June, 2012
Asian markets, euro rally after Greece vote
Asian markets surged Monday after Greek pro-austerity parties won enough votes to form a government but optimism was tempered with warnings of an uncertain future.
Asian markets surged Monday after Greek pro-austerity parties won enough votes to form a government but optimism was tempered with warnings of an uncertain future.
11th June, 2012
Asian stocks jump on Spain bank bailout
Asian markets rallied after the eurozone agreed to lend to Spain to save its banks, althought analysts just see it as sticking plaster for Europe's wider problems
Asian markets rallied after the eurozone agreed to lend to Spain to save its banks, althought analysts just see it as sticking plaster for Europe's wider problems
7th June, 2012
Asian markets lifted by stimulus hopes
Asian markets posed strong gains on hopes for stimulus measures in the United States and Europe as well as promises of help for Spain's banks.
Asian markets posed strong gains on hopes for stimulus measures in the United States and Europe as well as promises of help for Spain's banks.
6th June, 2012
Asian markets rise on Wall Street lead
Asian markets rose following a positive lead from Wall Street, while EU members promised a speedy response to the continent's debt crisis.
Asian markets rose following a positive lead from Wall Street, while EU members promised a speedy response to the continent's debt crisis.
25th May, 2012
Asian shares slip as European woes persist
Asian markets mostly fell Friday as weak European data added to pessimism after this week's disappointing summit on saving Greece.
Asian markets mostly fell Friday as weak European data added to pessimism after this week's disappointing summit on saving Greece.
23rd May, 2012
Asian shares, euro slip on eurozone fears
Asian markets reversed the previous day's gains after Greece's former premier warned there was a chance his country will exit the eurozone.
Asian markets reversed the previous day's gains after Greece's former premier warned there was a chance his country will exit the eurozone.
18th May, 2012
Asian markets tumble on eurozone turmoil
Asian markets resumed their downward trend as the eurozone debt crisis was stoked by a ratings downgrade for Greece and 16 Spanish banks.
Asian markets resumed their downward trend as the eurozone debt crisis was stoked by a ratings downgrade for Greece and 16 Spanish banks.
7th May, 2012
Asian markets, euro dive on Europe election results
Asian markets tumbled and the euro hit a more than three-month low after voters in France and Greece booted out ruling parties.
Asian markets tumbled and the euro hit a more than three-month low after voters in France and Greece booted out ruling parties.
19th April, 2012
Asian markets mixed, dealers await Spain debt sale
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as dealers cautiously await a crucial bond auction in Spain, after a soft lead on Wall Street.
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as dealers cautiously await a crucial bond auction in Spain, after a soft lead on Wall Street.
18th April, 2012
Asian markets rebound on easing Europe fears
Asian markets bounced back following positive news out of Europe and an IMF report forecasting global growth would be stronger than expected.
Asian markets bounced back following positive news out of Europe and an IMF report forecasting global growth would be stronger than expected.
