Indian shares were fluctuating on Thursday after posting strong gains in the previous session following reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching a deal to end their conflict. The benchmark BSE Sensex was little changed at 77,975 while the broader NSE Nifty index was up by 13 points at...
The Australian market is trimming the early gains in mid-market moves on Thursday, extending the gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving above the 8,850 level, with gains in mining and financial stocks partially offset by weakness in energy and technology stocks.
Asian markets are a sea of green on Thursday, following the positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with the Japanese markets surging in post-holiday trading, amid optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and the related easing of crude oil prices and concerns about global inflationary pressures. The two sides are nearing a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the war.
Indian shares look set to open higher on Thursday amid optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and easing concerns about inflationary pressures. U.S. President Donald Trump said he has had "very good talks" with Iran over the past 24 hours and it is "very possible" that there will be a deal...
The Thai Stock market rebounded on Wednesday, one day after ending the four-day winning streak in which it had rallied almost 40 points or 2.7 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,515-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The Japanese market is sharply higher in post-holiday trading on Thursday, extending the gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is surging 4.5 percent to well above the 62,150 level, with gains in across most sectors led by index heavyweights and technology stocks.
The Indonesia stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 135 points or 1.9 percent along the way. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,090-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...
The Hong Kong stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had slumped almost 300 points or 1.2 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 26,210 point plateau and it's likely to climb higher...
The Australian market is trading significantly higher on Thursday, extending the gains in the previous session, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is moving well above the 8,850 level, with gains in mining and financial stocks partially offset by weakness in energy and technology stocks.
The China stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, collecting more than 80 points or 2 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 4,160-point plateau and it's got a strong lead again for Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive...
The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, advancing almost 2,220 points or 5 percent to a fresh record closing high. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just beneath the 41,140-point plateau and it may add to its winnings again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian...
The Singapore stock market bounced higher again on Wednesday, one day after ending the two-day winning streak in which it had climbed more than 60 points or 1.2 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 4,925-point plateau and it's tipped to open in the green again on Thursday. The...
The Malaysia stock market has finished higher in four straight sessions, advancing more than 35 points or 2.1 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,755-point plateau and it's expected to open to the upside again on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian...
Ahead of the long holiday weekend, the Japanese stock market ended the two-day slide in which it had tumbled more than 1,200 points or 2 percent. The Nikkei now sits just above the 59,510-point plateau and it may pick up steam on Thursday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is positive on hopes...
The South Korea stock market has finished sharply higher in back-to-back sessions, skyrocketing almost 800 points or 11 percent in that span. Now at a fresh record closing high, the KOSPI sits just above the 7,380-point and it's got a positive lead again for Thursday's trade. The global forecast for...
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