The Malaysia stock market has climbed higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 10 points or 0.6 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now rests just beneath the 1,670-point plateau although it may be stuck in neutral on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit taking likely on...
The Singapore stock market has moved lower in two of three trading days since the end of the seven-day winning streak in which it had surged more than 140 points or 3.9 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 3,620-point plateau and it may take further damage on Monday. The global forecast...
The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, collecting almost 500 points or 2.2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 22,150-point plateau although it may run out of steam on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit taking likely on...
The China stock market has tracked higher in three straight sessions, advancing more than 30 points or 1.1 percent along the way. The Shanghai Composite now sits just above the 2,735-point plateau although the rally may stall on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit taking likely on the docket...
The Hong Kong stock market has moved higher in six straight sessions, collecting more than 1,150 points or 6.4 percent along the way. The Hang Seng Index now sits just above the 18,250-point plateau although its overdue for profit taking on Monday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit taking likely...
The Indonesia stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 80 points or 1 percent. The Jakarta Composite Index now rests just above the 7,740-point plateau and it may tick lower again on Monday. The global forecast...
A reading on Philadelphia-area manufacturing activity returned to positive territory in the month of September, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia revealed in a report released on Thursday. The report said the diffusion index for current general activity jumped to a positive 1.7 in September from a negative 7.0 in August, with a positive reading...
The Federal Aviation Administration or FAA is investigating the pressurization issues on a Delta Air Lines flight, which caused injuries to some of its passengers, reports said. The airline, meanwhile, apologized to its passengers, who experienced bleeding from the ear and nose. The Delta Flight 1203, which was traveling from Salt Lake City International Airport...
A report released by the Conference Board on Thursday showed its reading on leading U.S. economic indicators edged down slightly less than expected in the month of August. The Conference Board said its leading economic index dipped by 0.2 percent in August after falling by 0.6 percent in July. Economists had expected the index to...
The Thai stock market rebounded on Thursday, one day after ending the four-day winning streak in which it had gained more than 20 points or 1.5 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,450-point plateau and its likely to open higher again on Friday. The global forecast for the Asian markets...