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Asia stock markets pare losses, S&P 500 rallies on Ukraine hopes

Wall St futures rallied on news U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to hold a summit on the Ukraine crisis.

Asian stock markets slip as Russia-Ukraine tensions send US stocks lower

Stocks fell Friday in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street as escalating worries over the possibility Russia may invade Ukraine rattled global financial markets. Benchmarks were moderately lower in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul and Sydney. On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 2.1 per cent, its biggest drop in two weeks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.8 per cent and the Nasdaq composite slid 2.9 per cent. The losses wiped out the major indexes' weekly gains. The wave of selling came as President Joe Biden warned that Russia, which is believed to have built up some 150,000 military forces near Ukraine's borders, could invade within days. Dignitaries raced for solutions but suspicions between East and West only seemed to grow, as NATO allies rejected Russian assertions it was pulling back troops from exercises that had fueled fears of an attack. The Ukraine crisis has hung over markets for weeks, adding to volatility in markets. Russia is a major energy producer and if it ...

Asian stocks mainly up as investors weigh Fed against Ukraine risks

MSCI's equivalent regional index that removes Japan rose 0.64%.

Asia stock markets rally as fears of Russia invading Ukraine ease

The tension between world powers over the Ukraine situation, which has developed into one of the deepest crises in East-West relations for decades, has been front-and-centre of investors' minds.

Asia markets slip, investors mull potential impact of Ukraine invasion

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.4% in early regional trade after stock markets in the United States and Europe lost ground on Monday.

Stocks rally loses steam in Asian trade before US inflation report

World bond yields continued to ease from multi-year highs

Asian stocks track Wall St tech rally, US yields cling to highs

Investors across asset classes are devoting considerable thought to the pace and timing of interest rate hikes by central banks across the world.

Asian stocks, US futures regain footing after Fed rate shock

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.2% after sliding 2.26% on Thursday

Asian shares slump as Fed Chairman Powell warns on inflation

In its latest policy update on Wednesday, the Fed indicated it is likely to raise U.S. interest rates in March

Asian shares break losing streak as China cuts key mortgage rate

By Andrew Galbraith

Asian shares rise, break 5-day edge as China cuts key mortgage rate

Asian share markets broke a five-day slide to edge higher on Thursday, shrugging off drops in Europe and on Wall Street overnight

Asia share markets struggle as US Treasury yields hit fresh highs

Asia's share markets struggled on Wednesday as US Treasury yields hit fresh two-year highs

Asia weighs mixed China economic data, Brent crude clears 2021 highs

Asian share markets were choppy on Monday as a slew of Chinese economic data confirmed the deadening effect of coronavirus restrictions

Investors search for Asia safe havens as virus prompts diverging policies

The threat of the omicron variant is becoming real for many of Asia's biggest countries just as it looks set to subside in some Western nations

Asian stocks, dollar hunt for direction as investors look to Fed policy

Powell is seeking a second four-year term as head of the Fed, and his appearance before the committee will be followed by a hearing with vice chair nominee Lael Brainard on Thursday

Asia shares subdued as investors count down to another US inflation reading

Asian share markets were muted on Monday as investors count down to another US inflation reading that could well set the seal on an early rate hike from the Federal Reserve

Asian stocks track Wall Steet higher in upbeat start to 2022

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Asian stocks were firmer on Tuesday following Wall Street's record highs on its first trading day of 2022, despite worries that the widespread Omicron COVID-19 variant could put the brakes on global economic recovery.

Asian shares mixed as Omicron worries crimp market optimism

Much of Asia has yet to see surges in infections of the omicron variant already playing out in other parts of the world, but experts are warning the region likely won't be spared

Asian stocks mixed in quiet end of year trading as Omicron worries linger

Benchmarks fell in Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo and Seoul. Taiwan and India were higher. Many global markets are closed for holidays

Asian shares gain, dollar slips as Omicron Covid-19 fears recede

European markets were also heading towards a positive open, with pan-region Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.45% and FTSE futures 0.45% higher.