Asian markets were mostly higher Tuesday with Tokyo and Seoul both gaining over 1%. But Chinese markets were weighed down by uncertainty following a devastating earthquake in Sichuan.
Sunday, 11 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Asian markets closed mostly higher Monday, as a stronger U.S. dollar cheered investors and lifted exporters. Both Australia and Japan closed up with Australia gaining almost 1 percent.
Thursday, 8 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Oil's relentless surge to a new peak above $124 weighed on Asian shares Friday, while a stronger yen pressured Japanese exporters, such as Toyota Motor.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Oil's relentless push to yet another record high pressured Asian shares across the board Thursday, raising fears that inflation -- and central bank measures to cool it -- would hurt consumer spending and profits.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008 | Source: The New York Times
After six years of stumbling against the euro, the dollar may be showing signs of getting back on its feet.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday with some markets reversing earlier advances. Resource firms, helped by record high oil prices and rising metal prices managed to hang on to their gains.
Monday, 5 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Asian markets were mostly weaker Tuesday after surging oil prices and worries that Bank of America would scrap a deal to buy mortgage firm Countrywide Financial hurt Wall Street.
Sunday, 4 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Asian stocks were higher Monday, after upbeat U.S. jobs data buoyed Wall Street Friday, with stronger oil and metal prices lifting resource firms. Volumes were thin with both the Japanese and South Korean markets closed for national holidays.
Friday, 2 May 2008 | Source: The New York Times
Despite much bad economic news, many signs show that Wall Street is getting bullish again, The New York Times reports.
Thursday, 1 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Asian markets were sharply higher Friday after better-than-expected economic data, a rebound in the U.S. dollar and falling oil prices and triggered a rally on Wall Street. Both Japan and Australia closed 2 percent higher.
Wednesday, 30 Apr 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
The Japanese and Australian markets closed lower in the afternoon session Thursday. Trading was quiet with most markets in the region closed for the Labour Day holiday.
Tuesday, 29 Apr 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Most Asian markets closed lower Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve rate decision later in the session. Japan finished slightly lower, but Shanghai was the stand out performer, up almost 5 percent.
Tuesday, 29 Apr 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Stocks, bonds and cash are no longer enough for the average portfolio. Real estate and commodities now also have a rightful place as key assets. How much depends on your appetite for risk and tolerance for volatility.
Monday, 28 Apr 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Asian markets were lackluster on Tuesday following a flat finish in the U.S. stock market. But Greater China shares remained firm on the back of positive corporate earnings. Most investors were sidelined and cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting.
Sunday, 27 Apr 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
Asian markets trimmed their early gains on Monday as investors took a breather following a rally in financial stocks. But many remained optimistic that the banking sector may finally be putting the credit crunch behind it.