ASIA:   A private sector survey in China revealed that factory activity growth slowed in June due to concerns about sluggish market conditions. The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped from 50.9 in May to 50.5 in June, indicating a marginal expansion. The index mark of 50 separates growth from contraction. The survey […]

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 45.10 points or -0.14% to 33,189.04 Shanghai increased 19.68 points or 0.62% to 3,202.06 Hang Seng decreased 17.93 points or -0.09% to 18,916.43 ASX 200 increased 8.40 points or 0.12% to 7,203.30 Kospi increased 14.26 points or 0.56% to 2,564.28 […]

ASIA:   A recent report revealed that internet shutdowns in Manipur and Punjab, India, had a significant economic impact. The shutdowns cost the Indian economy an estimated $1.9 billion, led to a loss of $118 million in foreign investment, and resulted in approximately 21,268 job losses. This highlights India’s high risk of internet shutdowns, which […]

ASIA:   In the first five months of the year, China’s industrial firms experienced a significant decline in annual profits, with a 18.8% year-on-year slump. This decline follows a contraction of 20.6% in profits from January to April. The weakening demand and squeezed margins indicate that the country’s post-COVID economic recovery is faltering. Various indicators, […]

ASIA: In May, Asian bonds experienced a significant increase in foreign investments, with the highest monthly inflows in nearly two years. This surge was driven by expectations of a more moderate approach to monetary tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Data from regulatory authorities and bond market associations revealed that foreign investors bought a net […]

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 82.73 points or -0.25% to 32,698.81 Shanghai decreased 47.28 points or -1.48% to 3,150.62 Hang Seng decreased 95.84 points or -0.51% to 18,794.13 ASX 200 decreased 20.50 points or -0.29% to 7,078.70 Kospi increased 12.10 points or 0.47% to 2,582.20 […]

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a negative day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 483.34 points or -1.45% to 32,781.54 Shanghai decreased 42.46 points or -1.31% to 3,197.90 Hang Seng decreased 328.38 points or -1.71% to 18,889.97 ASX 200 decreased 96.30 points or -1.34% to 7,099.20 Kospi decreased 23.60 points or -0.91% to 2,570.10 […]

Cleopatra Selene  (daughter of Cleopatra & Mark Antony) Cleopatra VII’s relationship with Mark Antony was simply the equivalent of a dynastic marriage. She gave birth to twins with Mark Antony. She also gave birth to a son with Julius Caesar. All three children Cleopatra Selene, her twin brother Alexander Helios, and Ptolemy XV Caesar (Caesarion) […]

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 decreased 310.26 points or -0.92% to 33,264.88 Shanghai closed Hang Seng closed ASX 200 decreased 119.40 points or -1.63% to 7,195.50 Kospi increased 11.07 points or 0.43% to 2,593.70 SENSEX decreased 284.26 points or -0.45% to 63,238.89 Nifty50 decreased 85.60 points […]

ASIA:   The major Asian stock markets had a mixed day today: NIKKEI 225 increased 186.23 points or 0.56% to 33,575.14 Shanghai decreased 42.46 points or -1.31% to 3,197.90 Hang Seng decreased 388.73 points or 1.98% to 19,218.35 ASX 200 decreased 42.90 points or -0.58% to 7,314.90 Kospi decreased 22.28 points or -0.86% to 2,582.63 […]