China’s first batch of ultra-long special bonds surge on debut, triggering suspension
SHANGHAI: The first batch of China's 1-trillion-yuan ($138.14 billion)ultra-long special treasury bonds, which debuted on Wednesday, surged 25% in the…
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Banks, mining stocks lift Australian shares higher
AUSTRALIAN shares advanced on Wednesday, led by financials and mining stocks that tracked a hike in commodity prices, as demand…
Futures regulator homes in on carbon markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating greenwashing as part of its crackdown on fraud and misconduct in the…
Big IPOs making comeback in India driven by stock boom
A boom in tiny initial public offerings (IPOs) in India may soon be followed by larger deals, broadening options for…
Can bullish sentiment on Bursa Malaysia continue?
Sustained inflow of foreign funds and investments by local investors is leading Bursa Malaysia closer to a bull market phase.
US stocks end slightly higher after Fed comments
US stocks closed with slight gains on Tuesday, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record levels, as investors assessed the…
Japan’s 10-year yield hits more than decade high of 1% as BOJ bets build
TOKYO: Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose to an 11-year high of 1% on Wednesday amid mounting bets for further…
FBM KLCI falls from three-year high on profit-taking
KUALA LUMPUR: Investors decided to take a breather on Tuesday and secure profits following the recent strong gains.
Stocks slide, dollar holds firm as Fed focus intensifies; crypto soars
TOKYO: Asian stocks drifted lower while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as investors awaited minutes of the Federal Reserve's…