Strong employment data from September ends speculation of an interest rate cut this year by the Reserve Bank, as inflation remains sticky

Beijing plans to issue 6 trillion yuan ($850bn) in special bonds to boost the economy over the next three years, a new report says

Investors will be watching keenly over the weekend when Beijing is expected to unveil more policy support measures

China’s mainland markets tumbled after Beijing failed to convince investors over its huge stimulus rollout

China’s return after its Golden Week break saw mainland markets still riding a stimulus wave while Hong Kong traders were more doubtful

Sentiment was high across the region after upbeat US jobs news and the likelihood of more China stimulus

Financial advisers say companies plan to raise $10-15 billion, partly because Beijing's stimulus measures have cut fundraising costs and whipped up appetite for borrowing

A light day of trading, with China, Taiwan and Korea closed, saw Tokyo bounce back but Hong Kong end its recent winning run

Sources said bond proceeds will go to subsidizing cheap purchases of consumer goods, plus families with 2 or more kids, and local governments

Investors were still digesting Beijing’s raft of policy support measures, with some beginning to doubt they go far enough

Investors were in positive mood after China’s central bank cut bank reserves and reduced mortgage rates

Rates cut for homebuyers by 50 basis points and yuan rises, but analysts say more moves will be needed to lift consumer demand