Hang Seng Index

Nikkei Lifted by Bargain-Buying, Hang Seng Flat on Policy Bets

There was an inconsistent theme to the region's equity markets on Monday amid US rates uncertainty and no clear messages…

2 weeks ago

Nikkei Meltdown After Fed Puts Dampener on Rate Cut Hopes

The Nikkei index in Tokyo saw a second straight weekly loss, down 3.4% over the past five sessions, as it…

3 weeks ago

Nikkei Lifted by Weak Yen, Profit-Taking as Asia Shares Rally

Tokyo’s benchmark passed the 40,000 again before retreating at the close on a subdued day of trading with Shanghai and…

3 weeks ago

US Yields Drag on Nikkei, Hang Seng Drops on Quake Chip Fears

Increasing doubts over a Fed U-turn on rates and a powerful earthquake that could impact on chip supply chains weighed…

3 weeks ago

Hang Seng Enjoys Tech Boost, Nikkei Flat Amid Profit-Taking

Investors responded to contrasting cues on Tuesday with positive data and negative bets affecting the mood on trading floors

3 weeks ago

Nikkei Boosted by Big Tech, Policy Hopes Lift China Stocks

Global markets were subdued for the Easter break but Tokyo’s benchmark bourse still gained to cap a bumper fiscal year

4 weeks ago

Yen Fears Drag on Nikkei, Hang Seng Lifted by Policy Bets

Japan’s plunging currency and the threat of BoJ intervention sent Tokyo’s soaraway benchmark downwards

4 weeks ago

Yen’s Record Slide Lifts Nikkei, Hang Seng Falls on China Doubts

Japan’s currency slumped to a 34-year low on Wednesday while China’s yuan was also feeling the strain

4 weeks ago

Nikkei Flat Despite Tech Rally, Hang Seng Gains on Policy Bets

Investors were distracted by China’s continuing economic struggles and looming US inflation figures

4 weeks ago

Nikkei Dips Despite Weak Yen, Hang Seng Slips on Policy Doubts

Traders are on edge this week ahead of US inflation data that could scupper hopes for lower interest rates sometime…

1 month ago

Hang Seng Slips as Stimulus Hopes Fade, Nikkei Hits Record High

China and Japan’s currencies were both under pressure on Friday, panicking investors and central banks across the region

1 month ago

Nikkei Hits Another Record High, Wall St Rally Lifts Hang Seng

The US Fed signalled it was ready to reverse on rates in the coming months, lifting sentiment across the region

1 month ago