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ASX 200 afternoon report: 20 February 2024
The ASX 200 trades 10 points (-0.13%) lower at 7655 at 3.15pm AEDT. With US markets closed overnight for the Presidents' Day holiday, the ASX 200 was left to its own devices today, taking its lead from earnings reports and a hawkish set of RBA meeting min...
7 months ago
Hang Seng and ASX 200 Fall as Global Markets React to Fed Rate Outlook
US Equity Markets Slide on Fed Rate Cut BetsOn Thursday, August 22, the US equity markets trended lower on falling bets on a 50-basis point September Fed rate cut. The Nasdaq Composite Index slid by 1.67%, while the Dow and the S&P 500 saw losses of 0...
1 month ago
Hang Seng and Mainland Stocks Soar on PBoC Stimulus, ASX 200 Declines
US Equity Markets Start the Week PositivelyOn Monday, September 23, the US equity markets had a positive start to the week. The S&P 500 gained 0.28%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index and the Dow advanced by 0.14% and 0.15%, respectively.US Services Se...
3 weeks ago
Hang Seng Index and Mainland China Stocks Rally Despite China’s Weak PMIs
US Equity Markets End Friday MixedOn Friday, September 27, the US equity markets had a mixed session. The Dow gained 0.60%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500 saw losses of 0.39% and 0.13%, respectively.US Personal Income and Outlays Rep...
2 weeks ago
Nikkei 225 Rallies 1.73% as Yen Steadies; ASX 200 Falls on Gold and Mining Losses
US Equity Markets End September on a HighOn Monday, September 30, the US equity markets closed the month on a positive note. The Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500 gained 0.38% and 0.42%, respectively, while the Dow rose by 0.04%.Fed Chair Powell...
2 weeks ago
Hang Seng Index Jumps on China Stimulus, While Nikkei Dips on Middle East Conflict
US Equity Markets Kickstart October in the RedOn Tuesday, October 1, the US equity markets started the month with significant losses. The Nasdaq Composite Index slid by 1.53% on Tuesday, while the Dow and the S&P 500 declined by 0.41% and 0.93%, respe...
2 weeks ago
Hang Seng Index Slumps 3.38%, Nikkei 225 Rallies Amid Japan’s PMI and USD/JPY Gains
US Equity Markets Tread CautiouslyThe global markets shift on renewed Fed rate speculation and labor data surprises. On Wednesday, October 2, the US equity markets avoided a second consecutive day of losses. Nevertheless, the gains were modest, with the D...
1 week ago
Hang Seng Index: Rises 1.89% as Investor Sentiment Defies US Losses
US Equity Markets Slip on Geopolitical RiskOn Thursday, October 3, the US equity markets recorded losses amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The Dow declined by 0.44%, while the Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500 saw losses of 0.04% and 0.17%...
1 week ago
Hang Seng Index Jumps 10% on China Stimulus – Asian Market Recap
US Equity Markets Extend Weekly Gains on Soft Landing BetsThe US equity markets extended their weekly gains in the week ending October 4. Notably, the Dow advanced by 0.09%. The Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500 gained 0.10% and 0.22%, respective...
1 week ago
Hang Seng Index Rises Amid US Jobs Report and Tech Stock Rally
US Equity Markets Surge on US Jobs DataOn Friday, October 4, the US Equity Markets reversed their weekly losses. The highly anticipated US Jobs Report drove demand for riskier assets, countering concerns about the escalation in the Middle East conflict. T...
1 week ago
Hang Seng Index Plummets as China Reopens Without New Policy Measures
US Equities Slide on Middle East and Fed JittersAs tensions rise in the Middle East and uncertainty looms over Fed policy, US Equity Markets reversed Friday’s gains, with tech stocks bearing the brunt of the slide.The Nasdaq Composite Index slid by 1.18%,...
1 week ago
Hang Seng Index: Tech Stocks Struggle as Stimulus Lifts Real Estate Sector
US Equities Enjoy Pre-Holiday GainsOn Friday, October 13, the US Equity Markets reversed their losses from the previous session. US economic indicators supported bets on a 25-basis point November Fed rate cut. The data also bolstered expectations for a so...
2 days ago
Hang Seng Index Drops on China Growth Concerns; Tech and Real Estate Lead Losses
US Equities Reach Historic Highs on Columbus DayOn Monday, October 14, the US Equity Markets extended their gains from Friday, climbing to historic highs. Because of the Columbus Day holiday, there was no US economic data or bond market trading to test de...
1 day ago
Hang Seng Index Gains on China Stimulus Hopes, While Nikkei Slides on Tech Sell-Off
Tech Stock Rout Triggers Global Sell-Off: US and Asian Markets ReactOn Tuesday, October 15, US Equity Markets reversed their gains from Monday as investors faced a tech stock rout. ASML sparked a sell-off after disappointing earnings results and a weaker...
7 hours ago