Asian economy

Tokyo stocks down at break on stronger yen

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks fell Thursday morning as profit-taking and a stronger yen overshadowed a fifth successive record…

Crude prices down as doubts over production freeze linger

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Oil prices dipped in Asia Tuesday after mounting a strong rally the day before as traders remain doubtful…

Asian share rally runs out of steam as oil falls again

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asia's share rally stalled Tuesday, as a boost from Wall Street was overshadowed by renewed weakness…

Asia stocks fall as rally fizzles out

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The rally in Asia stocks fizzled out Friday, as a renewed weakening in the price…

Tokyo stocks open down after another fall in oil prices

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday, as a stronger yen dented exporters and Wall Street disappointed. US…

Japan swings back to trade deficit as China exports plunge

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan swung back to a trade deficit in January as exports to China plunged, official data…

Dollar sinks in Asia as Fed boss dampens chance of rate hike

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- The dollar retreated across the board in Asia Thursday after comments from Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen on…

US crude rebounds in Asia but supply glut worries weigh

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Oil prices rebounded on bargain-buying in Asia Wednesday after the previous day's plunge but analysts warned any…

Asia stocks subdued before US jobs data

Asian equities were subdued on Friday (February 5) and the dollar wobbled ahead of the closely watched U.S. jobs report,…

Asian stocks struggle as headwinds grow

Japan's Nikkei average went up 240.29 to 16949.19, while the broader Topix rose 23.08 points to 1383.31. South Korean shares…

Asia stocks get welcome respite as crude prices bounce

Battered crude oil prices bounced back from their lows on Thursday (January 21, 2015), propelling solid gains in Asian shares…

RMB depreciation will have little impact on China’s economy: official

The depreciation of the Chinese currency yuan will have little impact on the country's economy, said Wang Bao'an, director of…

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