Swiss Market Ends On Bright Note

The Switzerland stock market ended on a bright note on Friday, after staying firm right through the day's session amid optimism global central banks will likely stop hiking rates and might even consider rate cuts next

TSX Ends Session On Firm Note, Gains 2.65% In Week

The Canadian market ended on a strong note on Friday as higher crude oil prices and hopes that central banks will pause rate hikes and might even consider rate cuts sometime by the middle of next year helped underpin

Dollar Stays Weak Against Major Counterparts

The U.S. dollar turned in another weak performance, losing ground against most of its major counterparts on Friday, amid speculation the Federal Reserve will likely ease its monetary policy by the middle of next year.

Malaysia Trade Data Due On Monday

Malaysia will on Monday release October figures for imports, exports and trade balance, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In September, imports were down 11.1 percent on year and exports

Mild Upside Seen For South Korea Stock Market

The South Korea stock market on Friday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had jumped more than 80 points or 3.3 percent. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 2,470-point plateau although it may tick higher

Malaysia Shares May Find Traction On Monday

The Malaysia stock market has moved lower in two straight sessions, sinking more than 5 points or 0.3 percent along the way. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,460-point plateau although it's

Mild Rebound Predicted For Singapore Shares

The Singapore stock market on Friday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had gathered almost 30 points or 0.9 percent. The Straits Times Index now sits just beneath the 3,125-point plateau although it may bounce

Taiwan Stock Market May Run Out Of Steam On Monday

The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in five straight sessions, improving almost 540 points or 3.3 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 17,200-point plateau although its overdue

China Stock Market May Be Stuck In Neutral On Monday

The China stock market ticked higher again on Friday, one day after ending the three-day winning streak in which it had improved more than 35 points or 1.2 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now rests just above the

Hong Kong Shares Due For Support On Monday

The Hong Kong stock market has moved lower in consecutive trading days, slumping more than 620 points or 3.5 percent in that span. The Hang Seng Index now rests just above the 17,450-point plateau although it may stop