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Market Talk – February 6, 2024

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 193.50 points or -0.53% to 36,160.66 Shanghai increased 87.30 points or 3.23%...

Market Talk – February 5, 2024

ASIA:   Japan’s economy likely returned to growth in the October-December period, helped by a slight pick-up in foreign demand, although analysts warned...

Market Talk – February 2, 2024

ASIA:   Japan is expected to experience a significant increase in annual interest payments on government debt, reaching 24.8 trillion yen ($169 billion) over...

Market Talk – February 1, 2024

ASIA: In December, Hong Kong’s retail sales continued their upward trend for the 13th consecutive month, driven by improving tourism. Official data revealed a...

Market Talk – January 31, 2024

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 220.85 points or 0.61% to 36,286.71 Shanghai decreased 41.98 points or -1.48%...

Market Talk – January 30, 2024

ASIA: A Hong Kong court is set to evaluate a winding-up petition for China Evergrande Group, a major Chinese property developer facing financial distress with over...

Market Talk – January 29, 2024

  ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 275.87 points or 0.77% to 36,026.94 Shanghai decreased 26.87 points or...

Market Talk – January 26, 2024

ASIA:   The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its current monetary policy, keeping the short-term interest rate at -0.1% and leaving yield curve control...

Market Talk – January 25, 2024

ASIA: China has announced a plan to boost its struggling economy by reducing the reserve ratio requirements for banks by 50 basis points, effective from February 5....

Market Talk – January 24, 2024

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 291.09 points or -0.80% to 36,226.48 Shanghai increased 49.80 points or 1.80%...