[Tree] Asian stocks, US data, rate hope, labor market, interest rates, private sector, jobless benefits, services sector, rate reductions, stock markets, euro, dollar, legislative election, general election, Labour Party, Conservatives, inflation, central banks, equities, US dollar, Aussie dollar, commodities, payrolls report, unemployment rate, participation rate, S&P 500, trading volumes, MSCI World index, ASX 200, CPI, earnings season

Version 1.59 (2024-07-08 10:56:33.186000)

updates: Introduction of upcoming CPI and earnings season

Version 1.58 (2024-07-07 22:54:15.007000)

updates: Updates on US economic data, rate cut expectations, and market movements

Version 1.57 (2024-07-04 06:54:41.771000)

updates: Includes information about cooling inflation and softening US data fueling stock market rally

Version 1.56 (2024-07-04 04:58:34.806000)

updates: Asian equities rose and the dollar slipped further on Thursday as investors welcomed more data pointing to a softening labour market that gives the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates. Figures showed the private sector created fewer jobs than expected last month, while first-time and continuing claims for jobless benefits also topped forecasts. A survey showed services sector activity contracted in June at the fastest pace in four years. Markets are pricing in nearly two rate reductions this year, starting in November.

Version 1.55 (2024-07-04 03:56:07.225000)

updates: Asian stocks extend gains, more data on labor market

Version 1.54 (2024-07-04 00:57:09.676000)

updates: Updated information on Asian stock market performance and key economic data

Version 1.53 (2024-07-03 01:57:12.071000)

updates: Updated information on Asian stock performance and US markets

Version 1.52 (2024-07-02 15:47:35.994000)

updates: Alibaba reports $26 billion in buybacks left

Version 1.51 (2024-07-02 11:59:00.593000)

updates: Asian stocks mixed on Monday, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 1.1% on Tuesday

Version 1.5 (2024-07-02 11:57:02.664000)

updates: Asian stocks mixed on Tuesday after gains on Wall Street and rise in U.S. bond yields

Version 1.49 (2024-07-02 09:54:09.266000)

updates: Updated information on Asian stocks and U.S. bond yields

Version 1.48 (2024-07-02 07:53:40.675000)

updates: Asian stocks mixed after gains on Wall Street and rise in U.S. bond yields

Version 1.47 (2024-07-02 00:55:23.178000)

updates: Asian stocks lag due to rise in U.S. Treasury yields; China shows signs of strength

Version 1.46 (2024-07-01 13:58:42.442000)

updates: Inclusion of information about U.S. stock market and key economic data

Version 1.45 (2024-07-01 09:55:21.020000)

updates: Inclusion of information about investors awaiting FOMC minutes and U.S. jobs data

Version 1.44 (2024-07-01 05:55:57.413000)

updates: Mixed performance of Asian stocks based on economic data

Version 1.43 (2024-07-01 03:58:24.895000)

updates: Asian stocks drift lower on mixed China PMIs and rate uncertainty

Version 1.42 (2024-06-26 17:35:00.231000)

updates: Chinese AI stocks rebound despite economic concerns

Version 1.41 (2024-06-26 10:00:47.760000)

updates: Chinese AI stocks rebound despite economic concerns

Version 1.4 (2024-06-26 02:57:23.863000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks edge up after China approves more online games, US tech rally

Version 1.39 (2024-06-24 09:00:06.348000)

updates: Mainland China stocks hit four-month low amid economic uncertainty

Version 1.38 (2024-06-24 05:54:35.039000)

updates: China and Hong Kong stocks decline ahead of key economic data

Version 1.37 (2024-06-24 01:55:59.397000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the decline in technology stocks and its impact on the Hong Kong market

Version 1.36 (2024-06-21 02:56:03.157000)

updates: Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index poised to drop below 3,000 points [c48cbc53]

Version 1.35 (2024-06-20 22:54:00.048000)

updates: Analysts expect Hong Kong stocks to rebound with Beijing support

Version 1.34 (2024-06-20 04:00:38.104000)

updates: Hong Kong stock market remains flat as China keeps lending rate unchanged

Version 1.33 (2024-06-19 06:05:42.696000)

updates: Mixed performance in Hong Kong stock market, decline in tech stocks, rise in real estate stocks

Version 1.32 (2024-06-18 09:04:44.403000)

updates: Hong Kong stock market sees slight decline as investors await US economic data and Federal Reserve comments

Version 1.31 (2024-06-15 04:17:06.044000)

updates: The inclusion of information about QuantumPharm's IPO and its role in supporting China's 'hard technology' drive

Version 1.3 (2024-06-14 10:58:39.820000)

updates: Tech and healthcare sector slumps in Hong Kong stock market

Version 1.29 (2024-06-14 10:00:14.125000)

updates: Mixed performance in Hong Kong and China stocks due to yuan weakness and brokers' gains

Version 1.28 (2024-06-11 13:21:03.651000)

updates: The Shanghai Composite Index and other indices saw significant drops

Version 1.27 (2024-06-11 05:55:56.105000)

updates: Added information about Chinese stocks dropping after traders returned from a long weekend due to weak travel spending and renewed concern over the property sector, reinforcing worries over the sustainability of China's economic recovery

Version 1.26 (2024-06-11 05:53:40.596000)

updates: Hong Kong and China stocks plummet on strong US jobs data

Version 1.25 (2024-06-11 04:55:29.478000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks fall to lowest level in over a month

Version 1.24 (2024-06-07 03:52:57.432000)

updates: Updated information on Hong Kong stocks' weekly advance and China's economic growth

Version 1.23 (2024-06-06 13:35:08.592000)

updates: Inclusion of the Shanghai Composite Index's decline on Thursday

Version 1.22 (2024-06-06 02:54:36.795000)

updates: Updates on Hong Kong stock market gains and positive sentiment

Version 1.21 (2024-06-05 03:52:36.736000)

updates: Updated information on Hong Kong stock market gains and US interest-rate cuts

Version 1.2 (2024-06-04 08:55:41.116000)

updates: Information about the ISM Manufacturing PMI, Australia's company gross profits, and gold spot price

Version 1.19 (2024-06-04 05:40:20.494000)

updates: Property giant China Vanke's Hong Kong shares surged 6.5% as its May home sales showed signs of improvement

Version 1.18 (2024-06-04 03:52:47.704000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks continue to rise, driven by China property stability and US rate cut hopes

Version 1.17 (2024-06-03 09:28:22.252000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks surge on prospects of European rate cut

Version 1.16 (2024-06-03 09:24:38.560000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rally on prospects of rate cut in Europe

Version 1.15 (2024-06-03 09:18:36.956000)

updates: Positive service data boosts Hong Kong stocks

Version 1.14 (2024-06-01 06:35:50.744000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rebounded after three days of losses. China and Hong Kong stocks rose amid dollar weakness and awaited US inflation data.

Version 1.13 (2024-05-31 04:54:28.986000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rebounded after three days of losses. China and Hong Kong stocks rose amid dollar weakness and awaited US inflation data.

Version 1.12 (2024-05-31 02:55:19.072000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rebound after three days of losses

Version 1.11 (2024-05-31 01:52:20.620000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rebound after three days of losses

Version 1.1 (2024-05-28 10:34:52.251000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks end flat as investors remain cautious

Version 1.09 (2024-05-28 00:58:41.599000)

updates: China stocks rise led by energy and semiconductor stocks

Version 1.08 (2024-05-27 06:02:50.760000)

updates: Coal stocks lead mainland China and Hong Kong shares surge

Version 1.07 (2024-05-24 09:59:24.212000)

updates: Chinese stocks slide amid global market turbulence and Taiwan tensions

Version 1.06 (2024-05-24 04:58:16.830000)

updates: Stocks decline influenced by global market concerns and military drills

Version 1.05 (2024-05-21 03:55:53.636000)

updates: Hang Seng Index edges towards 20,000 points despite mixed market performance

Version 1.04 (2024-05-20 03:48:33.428000)

updates: Chinese developers' shares fall despite support measures

Version 1.03 (2024-05-20 01:58:05.351000)

updates: Updates on Alibaba's performance and market rebound

Version 1.02 (2024-05-17 02:59:13.063000)

updates: Chinese property shares rise ahead of housing delivery policies press conference

Version 1.01 (2024-05-16 05:03:14.358000)

updates: Updates on Chinese stocks and property share sentiment

Version 1.0 (2024-05-14 09:39:44.419000)

updates: Includes information about the broader market and specific stock movements

Version 0.99 (2024-05-14 09:35:11.591000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks slip as rally tapers, Alibaba and Tencent report earnings, ESR Group soars

Version 0.98 (2024-05-12 07:44:39.924000)

updates: China to limit display of live foreign flows data

Version 0.97 (2024-05-09 02:30:59.395000)

updates: Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets open flat in early trading

Version 0.96 (2024-05-09 02:28:17.127000)

updates: Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets open with little movement

Version 0.95 (2024-05-08 05:34:44.970000)

updates: The Hong Kong stock market continues its winning streak, while China and Hong Kong stocks drop due to a decline in the property sector and cooling market sentiment. The weakness is also influenced by a Federal Reserve official's statement on holding rates steady to fight inflation.

Version 0.94 (2024-05-03 08:55:48.221000)

updates: Alibaba and Tencent reach fresh 2024 highs

Version 0.93 (2024-05-02 09:09:32.849000)

updates: Updated information on the Hong Kong stock market rally and factors driving it

Version 0.92 (2024-05-02 09:09:00.592000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks extend winning streak, enter bull market

Version 0.91 (2024-05-02 09:03:18.260000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks enter bull market as global money returns

Version 0.9 (2024-05-02 09:02:41.458000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks extend rally for eighth consecutive day, boosted by tech giants

Version 0.89 (2024-05-01 01:51:18.021000)

updates: Foreign investors show increased confidence in Chinese stocks

Version 0.88 (2024-04-29 22:48:07.703000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rise on speculation of stimulus measures

Version 0.87 (2024-04-29 03:19:52.208000)

updates: China's plan to boost Hong Kong IPOs faces challenges

Version 0.86 (2024-04-29 03:17:40.802000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks extend winning streak on earnings optimism

Version 0.85 (2024-04-29 03:17:29.012000)

updates: Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index enters bull market territory

Version 0.84 (2024-04-26 23:42:23.292000)

updates: Hong Kong's exports and imports rebounded in Q1 2024

Version 0.83 (2024-04-25 05:47:39.730000)

updates: Updates on the performance of mainland China stocks and Hong Kong stocks

Version 0.82 (2024-04-24 08:12:33.032000)

updates: HKEX reports Q1 profit drop

Version 0.81 (2024-04-24 07:40:02.969000)

updates: Inclusion of information about SenseTime trading halt and stock surge in Hong Kong

Version 0.8 (2024-04-24 07:39:18.442000)

updates: Inclusion of HKEX Q1 profit report

Version 0.79 (2024-04-22 05:21:49.091000)

updates: Updates on the performance of Tencent and LI AUTO-W

Version 0.78 (2024-04-22 03:19:05.965000)

updates: Added information about JPMorgan ratings and target prices for Chinese brokers

Version 0.77 (2024-04-22 02:22:21.803000)

updates: Hong Kong stock market opens higher, tech stocks gain

Version 0.76 (2024-04-19 19:48:24.660000)

updates: Shanghai Composite Index performance on Friday

Version 0.75 (2024-04-10 19:32:17.775000)

updates: Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.7% on Wednesday

Version 0.74 (2024-04-10 19:32:07.305000)

updates: Chinese cement maker's stock crashes 99% in 15 minutes, trading halted

Version 0.73 (2024-04-09 06:20:48.414000)

updates: China's stock market sees slight downturn ahead of US inflation data

Version 0.72 (2024-04-09 06:20:34.228000)

updates: China stocks edge lower as investors remain cautious ahead of key data releases

Version 0.71 (2024-04-09 05:25:01.551000)

updates: China stocks edge lower ahead of US inflation report

Version 0.7 (2024-04-09 05:11:05.405000)

updates: Bullish block trade of BOC HONG KONG(02388) 263K shares at $22.9, $6.023M turnover

Version 0.69 (2024-04-09 05:06:03.798000)

updates: Hong Kong equities lead gains in early Asian trading

Version 0.68 (2024-04-09 00:21:58.196000)

updates: Updated information on Hong Kong and China stock market performance

Version 0.67 (2024-04-08 05:22:35.085000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rise after US-China talks trigger cautious optimism

Version 0.66 (2024-04-08 03:19:56.811000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rise driven by US-China talks optimism

Version 0.65 (2024-04-05 08:54:36.446000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks end flat, US jobs data awaited

Version 0.64 (2024-04-02 03:18:04.068000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rebounded as President Xi Jinping met with US business leaders, pledging more policy support to improve the business environment in China. The Hang Seng Index added 0.2% to 16,426.49, while the Hang Seng Tech Index gained 1.6%. Home appliances maker Haier Smart Home shares rose 5.3% after posting better-than-estimated full-year results. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China fell 2.3% after reporting sluggish earnings. Xi dismissed narratives of China's economy collapsing or reaching its peak and vowed to create broader room for foreign businesses. Four companies made their trading debuts, with Fujing Holdings surging 104% and Lianlian DigiTech dropping 5.9%. The Shanghai Composite edged down 0.1% to 3,074 in early deals on Tuesday after gaining in the prior three sessions. This was weighed by a plunge in US futures as worries escalated that the Fed might be more hesitant to cut borrowing costs amid further signs of a resilient US economy.

Version 0.63 (2024-03-29 04:12:13.937000)

updates: Mainland China stocks rise in early trade

Version 0.62 (2024-03-28 03:17:37.649000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rebound as Xi strikes upbeat tone on China’s economy

Version 0.61 (2024-03-27 09:28:56.306000)

updates: Hong Kong stock market drops amid concerns about weak growth

Version 0.6 (2024-03-27 03:21:56.151000)

updates: UBXIAMI@EP2406B rises 20.69%

Version 0.59 (2024-03-26 08:24:03.617000)

updates: Inclusion of information about a bearish block trade of SINOPEC CORP

Version 0.59 (2024-03-26 08:24:03.617000)

updates: Inclusion of information about a bearish block trade of SINOPEC CORP

Version 0.58 (2024-03-26 07:23:52.024000)

updates: Inclusion of a bullish block trade of XIAOMI-W(01810)

Version 0.57 (2024-03-26 06:23:08.173000)

updates: Add information about bullish block trade of CHINA SHENHUA

Version 0.56 (2024-03-26 04:25:58.982000)

updates: BOC Hong Kong sees bullish block trade

Version 0.55 (2024-03-25 15:31:17.279000)

updates: Inclusion of China market update and global CEOs meeting in Beijing

Version 0.54 (2024-03-25 06:21:06.968000)

updates: Short selling turnover decreases in Hong Kong market

Version 0.53 (2024-03-25 05:26:43.278000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rise led by Meituan and Baidu

Version 0.52 (2024-03-25 02:42:27.154000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks edge higher ahead of US data

Version 0.51 (2024-03-20 07:26:52.468000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks rise at open

Version 0.5 (2024-03-20 01:24:05.465000)

updates: The Hang Seng Index is projected to open higher

Version 0.49 (2024-03-18 07:25:11.526000)

updates: Updates on Shanghai Composite Index performance

Version 0.48 (2024-03-18 06:19:45.980000)

updates: Hong Kong stock market hopes for revival in Year of the Dragon

Version 0.47 (2024-03-16 01:44:07.475000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks decline, China stocks edge up after central bank decision

Version 0.46 (2024-03-14 21:25:05.602000)

updates: Wuxi Apptec experiences reduction in northbound funds, institutions raise funds from Tigermed

Version 0.45 (2024-03-14 06:30:11.737000)

updates: China stocks steady amid biotech rally, Wuxi Apptec drags Hong Kong shares

Version 0.44 (2024-03-14 06:28:51.111000)

updates: Hang Seng Tech Index drops 2% amidst global market uncertainty

Version 0.43 (2024-03-12 06:19:57.188000)

updates: Hang Seng Tech Index surges over 4% in Hong Kong

Version 0.42 (2024-03-12 02:29:26.795000)

updates: Positive performance of tech stocks on Hang Seng Index

Version 0.41 (2024-03-06 02:19:59.467000)

updates: Updates on Asian markets, tech sector performance, and China's policy meeting

Version 0.4 (2024-03-05 20:48:51.777000)

updates: Hong Kong stocks dropped as China's annual National People's Congress began and the government announced growth targets.

Version 0.39 (2024-03-05 10:31:59.867000)

updates: China's economic growth target for 2024

Version 0.38 (2024-03-05 10:16:32.432000)

updates: Added information about world markets and investor sentiment

Version 0.37 (2024-03-05 09:21:28.239000)

updates: China plans to issue 1 trillion yuan in long-term bonds to support local governments and invest in advanced technology, social support, and education. Asian shares fell as investors were disappointed by the government's conservative approach to economic growth. Losses in technology stocks were driven by Apple's antitrust fine. UK investors are buying US stocks at the fastest rate in nine years.

Version 0.36 (2024-03-05 09:16:58.500000)

updates: China sets 5% economic growth target for 2024, disappointing investors

Version 0.35 (2024-03-05 08:17:10.777000)

updates: China's premier announces 5% economic growth target for 2024

Version 0.34 (2024-03-05 04:19:38.927000)

updates: Asian markets fall as China sets 5% growth target

Version 0.33 (2024-03-05 03:23:16.736000)

updates: Asian stocks fall as China's economic outlook fails to impress

Version 0.32 (2024-03-05 03:19:29.103000)

updates: Asian markets fall, China sets 5% growth target

Version 0.31 (2024-03-05 01:23:08.069000)

updates: China stocks set to open lower as GDP growth targeted at 5%

Version 0.3 (2024-03-05 00:21:56.966000)

updates: Asian markets poised to slip ahead of Chinese government's report card at ‘Two Sessions' meeting

Version 0.29 (2024-03-05 00:16:49.726000)

updates: Added information about Asian markets slipping ahead of Chinese government's report card at 'Two Sessions' meeting and gold setting a new record

Version 0.28 (2024-03-04 12:27:53.311000)

updates: Stock futures and market updates

Version 0.27 (2024-03-01 05:19:18.934000)

updates: China's PMI data dominates Asian markets

Version 0.26 (2024-03-01 00:19:31.289000)

updates: Asian markets track Wall Street gains, China manufacturing data awaited

Version 0.25 (2024-02-29 07:27:53.126000)

updates: Tech stocks lead US indexes lower as crude oil inventories rise

Version 0.24 (2024-02-28 23:24:47.538000)

updates: Crude oil stocks rise, US economic growth revised lower

Version 0.23 (2024-02-28 19:21:56.585000)

updates: US stock indexes fall after Q4 economic growth revised lower

Version 0.22 (2024-02-28 18:24:14.423000)

updates: Updates on Nasdaq Composite falling and US crude stocks rising

Version 0.21 (2024-02-28 11:22:33.439000)

updates: Updated information on global stock markets and indices

Version 0.2 (2024-02-28 10:24:56.952000)

updates: Updates on global stock markets and Asian stocks

Version 0.19 (2024-02-28 09:28:55.469000)

updates: Updated information on Asian stock markets and U.S. stocks

Version 0.18 (2024-02-28 08:20:14.289000)

updates: Asian markets lower after U.S. stocks hold steady near record highs

Version 0.17 (2024-02-27 14:25:37.224000)

updates: Updates on corporate earnings and upcoming inflation data

Version 0.16 (2024-02-27 11:22:51.481000)

updates: Added information about European stock markets and upcoming earnings reports

Version 0.15 (2024-02-27 09:22:05.227000)

updates: Inclusion of information about the decline in the local stock market in the Philippines

Version 0.14 (2024-02-27 08:26:25.819000)

updates: Updates on Asian shares and U.S. stock market performance

Version 0.13 (2024-02-27 05:18:43.061000)

updates: Updates on US stock market performance, economic data, and global equities

Version 0.12 (2024-02-27 03:18:00.118000)

updates: Updates on US stock market performance, inflation, and economic data

Version 0.11 (2024-02-27 01:22:36.874000)

updates: Global equities index performance, oil prices

Version 0.1 (2024-02-27 00:20:19.023000)

updates: US stocks retreat from record highs, economic data releases

Version 0.09 (2024-02-26 22:20:57.289000)

updates: Updates on US Treasury yields, global equities index, US economic data, and oil prices

Version 0.08 (2024-02-26 17:23:21.292000)

updates: Global equities index sluggish with inflation in focus

Version 0.07 (2024-02-24 07:21:24.318000)

updates: US stocks closed mixed after the S&P 500 briefly crossed 5,100 for the first time

Version 0.06 (2024-02-23 22:17:56.229000)

updates: US stocks close mixed after S&P 500 briefly crosses 5,100

Version 0.05 (2024-02-19 13:20:58.068000)

updates: Updates on US retail sales, UK recession, and Asian markets

Version 0.04 (2024-02-15 15:20:19.145000)

updates: Rebound in global stocks stalls, Wall Street and UK economy face challenges

Version 0.03 (2024-02-14 15:17:30.541000)

updates: Stock market rebounds on Wall Street after previous day's losses

Version 0.02 (2023-10-28 12:02:32.500000)

updates: The narrative has been expanded and includes additional information about the S&P 500, US inflation, and recent events in the Middle East.

Version 0.01 (2023-10-28 01:05:11.222000)

updates: The title has been changed to better reflect the content of the story.

Version 0.0 (2023-10-27 22:03:04.955000)

updates: