The Taiwan stock market on Monday ended the two-day losing streak in which it had retreated more than 650 points or 2.8 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 23,100-point plateau and its got a solid lead again for Tuesdays trade. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology...
Members of the Reserve Bank of Australias Monetary Policy Board said that the countrys gross domestic product continues to be subdued and is softer than expected, minutes from the central banks December 9-10 meeting revealed on Tuesday. Inflation remains a concern, the minutes showed, as underlying consumer prices are still too high, the board members...
The China stock market has ticked lower in three straight sessions, slipping more than 30 points or 0.9 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just above the 3,350-point plateau although it may stop the bleeding on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology stocks expected to...
The Hong Kong stock market on Monday ended the two-day slide in which it had fallen more than 140 points or 0.7 percent. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 19,880-point plateau and its called higher again on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology stocks expected to...
The Thai stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the two-day slide in which it had stumbled almost 35 points or 2.8 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,385-point plateau and it may extend its gains on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is upbeat, with technology...
New Zealand posted a merchandise trade deficit of NZ$437 million in November, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday. That was far better than forecasts for a shortfall of NZ$1.951 billion following the NZ$1.658 billion deficit in October. Exports jumped 9.1 percent on year to NZ$6.48 billion, up from NZ$5.61 billion in the previous month. Imports...
The Canadian market closed weak on Thursday, falling for the sixth consecutive session, as fears of tariff hikes, hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve, and concerns about economic slowdown rendered the mood bearish once again. Rising bond yields weighed as well. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index settled with a loss of 143.06 points or 0.58%...
ChinaAMC HK launched a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, offering new investment opportunities for retail investors in Asia-Pacific.The fund aims to improve liquidity and accessibility while integrating digital assets into traditional finance through blockchain-based solutions. China Asset Management Hong Kong (ChinaAMC HK) has launched a HKD-based digital money market fund, claiming to be the...
Sandy Carter drives Unstoppable Domains to revolutionize digital identity ownership through blockchain, ensuring users maintain lifelong control over their domains.She advocates for inclusivity in Web3, leading initiatives to empower women in blockchain and expand access to digital identity solutions. Sandy Carter had never pictured herself at the vanguard of the Web3 revolution when she was...
ARK Invest’s 2,300 BTC inflows signal strong institutional confidence, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role in major investment portfolios.Market indicators reacted positively to ARK Invest’s BTC acquisition, suggesting increased institutional demand and growing interest in Bitcoin’s future. ARK Invest is again in the news after seeing net inflows of 2,300 BTC, valued around $196.26 million. This update upholds...