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Market Talk – May 27, 2021

ASIA: The US and China’s top trade negotiators have held “candid, pragmatic” talks, in their first meeting under the Biden presidency. US Trade...

Market Talk – May 26, 2021

ASIA: As the trade deal between the U.S. and China runs into its second year, Chinese purchases are still running short of the agreed amount, according to the...

Market Talk – May 25, 2021

ASIA: Cryptocurrency miners, including HashCow and BTC.TOP, have halted all or part of their China operations after Beijing intensified a crackdown on bitcoin...

Market Talk – May 24, 2021

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 46.78 points or 0.17% to 28,364.61 Shanghai increased 10.73 points or 0.31%...

Market Talk – May 21, 2021

ASIA: Trade between China and the US continued an upward trend in the past four months, official data showed, highlighting inseparable economic relations between...

Market Talk – May 20, 2021

ASIA: Indian refiners and at least one European refiner is re-evaluating their crude purchases to make room for Iranian oil in the second half of this year,...

Market Talk – May 19, 2021

ASIA: The price of Bitcoin fell below $34,000 (£24,030) for the first time in three months on Wednesday, after China imposed fresh curbs on cryptocurrencies....

Market Talk – May 18, 2021

ASIA: China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors against...

Market Talk – May 17, 2021

ASIA: China’s factories slowed their output growth in April and retail sales significantly missed expectations as officials warned of new problems affecting...

Market Talk – May 14, 2021

ASIA: Singapore is locking down once again after a recent rise in cases. Although the lockdown will be less strict than prior requirements, authorities are urging...