Asia’s likely top-performers in first half of 2024

Japan’s Nikkei 225 has been the top performer this year, among large economy stock indexes in Asia and many believe that stocks in the region have more room to run in 2024. Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose to new highs in 2023, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 emerging as the top-performing … Read more

China inflation, Australia inflation, Bank of Korea

View of the Yarra River flowing through Melbourne city centre in Australia. Loop Images | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets kick-started the week with small gains as investors look ahead to key economic data and events in the following days. Australia and Japan will release inflation figures on Tuesday and Thursday, while … Read more

Don’t read too much into market losses so far

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on January 3, 2024, in New York City.  Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need … Read more

Japan markets, Fed December minutes, China losses

Customers dine at Izakaya restaurants in the Ameyoko shopping street on July 27, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. Japan’s core consumer price index climbed by 3.3% in June, outpacing the US figure for the first time in eight years. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images China led losses in Asia-Pacific on Thursday, followed … Read more

Live updates, India PMI, oil prices

The world famous Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India was built during the 20th century to commemorate the visit of king George V and Queen Mary. It is located on the waterfront of the Apollo Bunder area of south Mumbai and is the city’s top tourist attraction. Darren Robb | The Image Bank | … Read more

Investors are bullish on Asia in 2024. Here’s what to look out for

A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average figure at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central … Read more

Asia’s best-performing market of 2023 — how will it fare in the new year?

A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average figure at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central … Read more

Will the S&P end 2023 on a record high?

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 1, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they … Read more

China, Aussie stocks gain, Japan shares take a breather

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 16: A man looks at an electronic board displaying stock information at the Australian Securities Exchange, operated by ASX Ltd. on March 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Brendon Thorne Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose on Thursday, with Australia stocks hovering near two-year highs and China markets extending gains to the second straight … Read more

Asia stocks set to bounce; Aussie shares hit near 2-year highs

A man in a mask is seen in front of The Australian Stock Exchange logo on March 13, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Jenny Evans | Getty Images Asia-Pacific stocks bounced Wednesday, with Australia stocks hitting a near two-year high, as more markets return from a Christmas break. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index gained 0.8% to hit … Read more