Asia Markets: Strong yen weighs on Japanese exporter shares
Japanese shares perform poorly as a stronger yen takes its toll on exporters, though Sony shares provide the exception that proves the rule. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Lackluster results cloud outlook for Indian shares
A lackluster Indian earnings reporting season so far this month has introduced a sense of caution that some analysts say will make it harder for Indian equities to rise in the near term. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Indian banks weighed by rising rates outlook
Indian financial shares underperform their regional peers on expectation tight liquidity and rising interest rates will boost lenders’ borrowing costs and increase the number of bad loans. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Japan earnings likely to be brighter
Japanese shares trade broadly higher, ahead of what many believe will be a brighter round of earnings reports, with reports in the Japanese business daily Nikkei and analysts tipping higher earnings ahead for exporters as cost cuts largely offset the effects of a stronger currency. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: China banks may suffer from local-government loans
As concerns about bad loans continue to weigh on Chinese bank valuations despite their robust profits, some analysts say that while loss write-downs will likely increase in coming quarters, the situation is far from alarming. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Investors bet on Hong Kong casino operators
Most Hong Kong casino shares shine even against the rising regional markets as some analysts remain upbeat on the sector despite a recent slowdown in Macau’s gambling revenue. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Asian wireless telecom firms undergoing transition
The Asian telecommunications space is undergoing an evolution as more markets in the region approach maturity after years of growth led by an explosive increase in subscribers. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Chinese real estate won’t crash, analysts say
Chinese property prices begin to cool, there are early signs that a drop in prices is boosting demand. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Winners and losers in Asia’s airline sector
Winners and losers among the Asia’s airline sector stand out, both in their share performance and in analysts’ recent assessments of the divergent sector. Click here to read the full story
Read more..Asia Markets: Australia in wait-and-see mode over elections
Australia calls a new general election, with the outcome by no means certain, but analysts say fiscal policies may be similar regardless of who wins. Click here to read the full story
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