Asian markets were mostly up, except for Japan, where investors were holding back ahead of Sunday’s election.
What happened overnight – Thursday 24th of October 2024
With less than a week remaining until the Budget, consumer confidence has hit its lowest point of the year. According to PwC, those over 65 are now the most pessimistic
What happened overnight – Wednesday 23rd of October 2024
Asian stock markets showed mixed performance in early trading on Wednesday as subdued investor sentiment persisted due to uncertainty over potential smaller-than-expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 22nd of October 2024
Asian markets outside China saw declines in cautious trading as investors awaited earnings reports from both the region and abroad, following the end of Wall Street’s extended record-breaking rally. Japan’s
What happened overnight – Monday 21st of October 2024
Asian markets mostly advanced after U.S. stocks hit record highs to close out their latest winning week. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng bucked the trend, slipping 0.6% to 20,869.39, while
What happened overnight – Friday 18th October 2024
China reported a 4.6% year-on-year economic growth in the third quarter, marking the slowest rate in a year and a half. According to Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics, the slowdown