New Zealand Manufacturing PMI Falls To 47.1 - BusinessNZ

The manufacturing sector in New Zealand continued to contract in March, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from BusinessNZ revealed on Friday with a Performance of Manufacturing Index score of 47.1.

New Zealand Food Prices Rise 0.7% On Year In March

Food prices in New Zealand were up 0.7 percent on year in March, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday - slowing from 2.1 percent in February.

Additional Support Anticipated For South Korea Shares

The South Korea stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last six trading days since the end of the three-day winning streak in which it had risen just 8 points or 0.3 percent. The

Rebound Predicted Malaysia Stock Market

Ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays on Wednesday and Thursday, the Malaysia stock market had ended the three-day winning streak in which it had jumped almost 25 points or 1.5 percent. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now

Singapore Bourse May Reverse Thursday's Losses

The Singapore stock market turned lower again on Thursday, one session after ending the two-day losing streak in which it had shed almost 20 points or 0.6 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the

Tech Shares May Boost Taiwan Stock Market

The Taiwan stock market has tracked lower in two straight sessions, slumping more than 40 points or 0.2 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now sits just above the 20,750-point plateau although it's due for

China Stock Market May Add To Its Winnings On Friday

The China stock market has moved higher in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day slide in which it had fallen more than 30 points or 1 percent. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the

Australian Market Modestly Lower

Snapping a three-session winning streak, the Australian stock market is modestly lower on Friday, despite the mostly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is falling below the 7,800 level,

Renewed Strength Called For Hong Kong Stock Market

The Hong Kong stock market on Thursday snapped the three-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 400 points or 2.4 percent. The Hang Seng Index now sits just beneath the 17,100-point plateau although it's

Thai Bourse May Reclaim 1,400-Point Plateau

The Thai stock market on Thursday ended the three-day winning streak in which it had rallied more than 35 points or 2.5 percent. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,395-point plateau although it's