TSX Ends Modestly Lower; Materials, Energy Stocks Lose On Weak Commodity Prices

The Canadian market ended on a weak note on Monday, hurt by losses in energy and materials shares as a stronger dollar weighed on commodity prices.

Dollar Gains Against Major Rivals

The U.S. dollar firmed against its major counterparts on Monday with traders awaiting several key economic data, including the jobs report for the month of November, for more clues on interest rate outlook.

Australia Rate Decision On Tap For Tuesday

The Reserve Bank of Australia will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a busy day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The RBA is expected to keep

South Korea Shares Called Rangebound On Tuesday

The South Korea stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day losing streak in which it had slipped almost 20 points or 0.8 percent.

Malaysia Stock Market May Extend Monday's Losses

The Malaysia stock market on Monday wrote a finish to the two-day winning streak in which it had picked up more than 10 points or 0.7 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,450-point plateau

Soft Start Anticipated For Singapore Stock Market

The Singapore stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last four trading days since the end of the four-day losing streak in which it had slumped almost 50 points or 1.6 percent. The

Losses May Accelerate For Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market on Monday halted the four-day winning streak in which it had climbed more than 200 points or 1.2 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 17,420-point plateau and it's tipped to

South Korea GDP Expands 0.6% In Q3

South Korea's gross domestic product expanded a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent on quarter in the third quarter of 2023, the Bank of Korea said on Tuesday.

China Stock Market May Take Further Damage On Tuesday

The China stock market on Monday snapped the two-day winning streak in which it had collected almost 10 points or 0.3 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just above the 3,020-point plateau and it's poised to

South Korea Consumer Prices Sink 0.6% In November

Overall consumer prices in South Korea were down a seasonally adjusted 0.6 percent on month in November, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday.