ASIA STOCKS
China stocks fall on economic data; HK jumps
Market turbulence as private-sector survey highlights new order concerns, influencing Hang Seng Tech Index performance.
High-speed traders, short sellers face growing Asia crackdown
The controversial nature of such restrictions is on full display in South Korea, where a short-selling ban hurt its attempts to win an upgrade from MSCI Inc. These developments show the difficulties policymakers have in keeping up with increasingly sophisticated trading strategies and their impact on financial markets, a challenge that’s only set to grow with the adoption of artificial intelligence.
Asian shares head for five-month winning streak; yen slides
Asian stocks rise on Fed rate cut hopes and U.S. inflation worries. AI boom drives Wall Street to record highs. Yen hits 38-year low, impacting Japanese markets. Gold market pressured by strong dollar.
Asian shares eye five-month winning streak; yen buckles under dollar strength
Friday is packed with risk events for markets after a relatively subdued rest of the week, with U.S. Democratic President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump set to take the stage at 0100 GMT for their first debate of the year ahead of November's U.S. presidential elections.
Asia stocks down, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert
Asian shares fell on inflation worries, pushing bond yields higher. The yen's decline raised intervention fears. The dollar surged against major currencies. Markets reacted to unexpected inflation hikes. Uncertainties in commodity markets added to the jittery mood.
Asia stocks down, yen slump keeps markets on intervention alert
Inflation concerns impact markets worldwide, driving bond yields up and Asian shares down. Currency markets watch as the yen weakens, prompting fears of intervention. Unexpected jumps in inflation in Australia and Canada add to market nerves before the Federal Reserve's upcoming data release.
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Block deal: Goldman Sachs Funds sells nearly 48 lakh shares for Rs 50 crore in Restaurant Brands Asia
Goldman Sachs sells additional stake in RBA, the second within two weeks. On June 14, the firm sold shares worth Rs 43 crore at Rs 105.53 each, a 1.30% discount.
Asia shares subdued as inflation, politics loom large
Asia shares subdued awaiting U.S. price data for inflation cues. Markets cautious of Japanese intervention as dollar tests 160 yen level. Geopolitical events like U.S. debate and French election add uncertainty.
Olympus Capital Asia divests 9% stake in Aster DM Healthcare for Rs 1,530 crore
According to bulk deal data from BSE, Olympus Capital Asia Investments sold 4.50 crore shares, equivalent to a 9% stake in Aster DM Healthcare, in two tranches. The shares were sold within the price range of Rs 340 to Rs 340.13 each, totalling Rs 1,530.08 crore.
ZF Commercial Vehicle shares tumble over 8% after Wabco Asia sells stake via block deal
Shares of ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems fell by 8.2% on BSE after Wabco Asia sold a 7.6% stake worth Rs 2,287 crore via a block deal, with Citigroup as the banker.
Asia shares push higher; Aussie firm ahead of RBA rate decision
Asian stocks rose ahead of the RBA's policy decision, with expectations for the central bank to maintain rates and provide guidance on a potential easing cycle.
Asia shares muted on mixed China data, euro pressure
Asian share markets softer on mixed Chinese economic data. European political uncertainty persists. Swiss National Bank may ease. Markets await U.S. retail sales and Fed speeches. French political risks weigh on euro. Gold and oil prices stable.
Block deal: Goldman Sachs Funds sells 40.6 lakh shares in Restaurant Brands Asia for Rs 43 crore
Goldman Sachs Funds - Goldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio, which sold its stake on Friday, held 1,10,12,628 shares, representing 2.22% of Restaurant Brands Asia as of March 31, 2024, according to BSE shareholding data.
Asia shares stumble; political uncertainty grips euro
Asian stocks fell as traders reduced bets for Fed rate cuts due to a tight US labor market. A snap election in France raised political concerns, impacting the euro. MSCI's Asia-Pacific shares index also dropped.
Asia stocks rally as rate cut bets gather momentum; ECB in focus
Asian shares rose on Fed rate cut expectations and ECB meeting. Oil prices climbed, Treasury yields fell. Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan gained 1.14%, led by tech stocks.
Top 10 stock losers in Asia are all from India on tight election
A BSE Ltd gauge of state-run stocks dropped by as much as 20%. Shares of Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. slumped more than 20%.
Asia shares rally on hopes for more rate cuts this week
Asian share markets rose on Monday as investors anticipated rate cuts by the European Central Bank and possibly the Bank of Canada. Sticky inflation may prolong the easing process.
Asia stocks gain, dollar drifts as inflation tests await
Asian stocks rose for the fourth month, while the dollar drifted lower. Investors await inflation readings from Europe and the U.S. for interest rate guidance.
TPG Asia sells entire stake in RR Kabel in Rs 958 crore block deal
Marquee funds, including Edelweiss MF, Tata MF, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, ICICI Pru MF, Blackstone Aqua, Reliance Nippon Life, and HDFC Standard Life, among others, bought stakes in the transaction.
R R Kabel shares zoom 6% after posting 20% YoY jump in net profit. Should you invest?
R R Kabel's shares surged 6% on BSE to Rs 1,820.80 after reporting a 20.6% YoY increase in profit after tax to Rs 78.7 crore. The company's revenue rose 15.7% YoY to Rs 1,754 crore, with EBITDA margin at 6.6%.
Asian stocks, bonds slump over global rates angst
Asian stocks fell as investors awaited key inflation readings for clues on global interest rates and monetary policy. The dollar rose on higher Treasury yields as gold remained under pressure. Equities slid, bonds swooned, and the USD showed strength. Markets reacted to data on inflation, economic activity, and German inflation.
TPG Asia to exit RR Kabel, offload stocks worth Rs 1,000 crore in block deal: Report
TPG Asia had acquired around 21% stake in RR Kabel five years before the IPO, which was launched in late 2023. Since then, the PE firm has gradually cut its stake in the company.
PNB Housing Finance shares drop over 8% after 2.7% equity change hands
PNB Housing Finance shares experienced a significant decline of over 8%, reaching the day's low at Rs 724 in Wednesday's trading on the BSE. This drop followed a sizable block deal where 2.7% of the equity changed hands.
EQT raises $1.6 bn mid-market growth fund; India to be one of the focus markets
Swedish investment group EQT has raised $1.6 billion for its latest fund - BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (MMG Fund), focusing on high-growth mid-market companies across Asia, led by Jean Salata, Chairman of EQT Asia.
US stock changes push FX trades into Asia's 'twilight zone'
Asian money managers face disruption as U.S. stock settlement window shortens next week, requiring quicker fund validation in thin, volatile currency markets.
Asia stocks weaken on the patient approach to rate cuts
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.57%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index was one of the biggest decliners, slumping 0.8%, also hurt by a pullback in some commodity prices.
Asia stocks edge up on Nvidia hopes, NZ dollar jumps
Markets are braced for fireworks when Nvidia reports after the bell, with options priced for a swing of 8.7% in either direction, worth $200 billion in market value.
Asia rides Wall St rally, dollar sags on US inflation relief
The data provided palpable relief to markets after higher-than-expected U.S. consumer prices in the first quarter had led to a sharp paring of rate cut bets, and even stoked some worries of an additional hike.
Asia stocks brace for US inflation test, China data
Beijing has already reported a welcome pickup in inflation to an annual 0.3% in April, helping to soothe worries about a slide into prolonged deflation. Forecasts favour further gains in April retail sales and industrial output due on Friday.
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