Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Asian markets slide on inflation, Covid fears

Asian markets

Asian shares closed a decrease on Monday in cautious trade, as figures confirmed China’s financial growth improved inside the first quarter of the 12 months, however, the authorities warned of “full-size challenges” beforehand. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 ended down a couple of percent and Shanghai posted small losses, at the same time as Hong Kong … Read more

Asia stocks steady after Wall St rally

HONG KONG – Asia stocks held steady on Monday, despite a record-smashing lead from Wall Street, ahead of a week of major monetary policy announcements around the world. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index was down 0.17 percent at the close, while Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed up by 0.71 percent. Friday’s gains … Read more