Asian stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Wednesday, pressured by a rising US dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly following an Israeli airstrike that heightened concerns in the region. Japanese markets faced losses, while Chinese stocks gained after recent interest rate cuts.
23 October,2024 11:40 AM IST | Hong Kong
Asian shares opened mostly higher following a strong performance on Wall Street. While Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell, mainland Chinese markets rose after interest rate cuts, boosting hopes for economic recovery. US oil prices also climbed amid easing geopolitical concerns.
21 October,2024 01:10 PM IST | Bangkok | mid-day online correspondent
Japan's Nikkei 225 increased by 0.3 per cent to 38,668.36, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 decreased by 0.7 per cent to 8,145.70. In currency markets, the US dollar fell to 146.52 Japanese yen from 146.83, while the euro held firm at USD 1.1034.
04 October,2024 02:14 PM IST | Tokyo | mid-day online correspondent
The 32-year-old journalist appeared in the court in a glass defendants’ cage, his head shaved and wearing a black-and-blue plaid shirt
27 June,2024 07:40 AM IST | Yekaterinburg | Agencies
NSE MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan explained that SEBI rejected the proposal due to a lack of feedback from stock brokers, which the regulator had requested.
07 May,2024 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The Sensex fell by 887.82 points to 73,357.08, while the Nifty sank by 181.75 points to 22,337.65. Only five Nifty companies advanced, while 45 declined.
15 April,2024 12:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
S&P 500, the broadest measure of the US stock market, closed 0.28 per cent lower on Friday, leaving it just under 30 points away from a record-high close
31 December,2023 05:37 AM IST | New York | Agencies
The hearing took place on Tuesday behind closed doors because authorities say details of the criminal case against the American journalist are classified
29 November,2023 06:33 AM IST | Moscow | Agencies
A Russian court has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich for a third time since he was taken into custody in March over espionage charges
28 November,2023 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hill is already facing charges of emotional abuse by his ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady, who had also called him a “misogynist narcissist”
13 July,2023 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
