[Tree] Asian stocks, US jobs report, Federal Reserve, planetary alignments

Version 0.2 (2024-05-05 22:55:43.628000)

updates: Asian stocks advanced on strong US earnings season. US jobs report boosts hopes for rate cuts. Planetary alignments influence stock rally.

Version 0.19 (2024-05-03 12:55:32.167000)

updates: Asian shares rise as Wall Street advances ahead of key US jobs report

Version 0.18 (2024-05-03 09:52:16.719000)

updates: Asian shares advance ahead of US jobs report

Version 0.17 (2024-05-03 09:51:53.773000)

updates: Added information about European and Asian shares, central bank intervention to support yen, and positive performance in US stocks

Version 0.16 (2024-05-03 08:56:20.291000)

updates: Updates on Asian stocks, US earnings season, yen strength, US jobs report

Version 0.15 (2024-05-03 08:53:57.910000)

updates: Incorporated information from The Mirror about Asian shares, the US jobs report, and central bank intervention

Version 0.14 (2024-05-03 07:51:33.851000)

updates: Updates on Asian stock performance, US jobs report

Version 0.13 (2024-05-03 05:53:18.617000)

updates: Asian shares rise ahead of US jobs report

Version 0.12 (2024-05-03 04:51:53.834000)

updates: Updates on Asian shares, US jobs report, Bank of Japan intervention

Version 0.11 (2024-05-03 03:56:13.490000)

updates: Asian stocks surged on Friday following a tech boost and a strong performance by Apple. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1.5% and was set for a second straight week of gains. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index spiked 2% higher, on course for a 5% gain for the week. The yen strengthened 0.55% to 152.80 per dollar in early trading on Friday, having started the week by touching a 34-year low of 160.245 per dollar on Monday. Traders suspect the authorities stepped in on at least two days this week and data from the BOJ suggests Japanese officials may have spent roughly $60 billion to defend the beleaguered yen, leaving trading desks across the globe on high alert for further moves by Tokyo. The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six peers, was last at 105.25. The index is set to clock a 0.7% decline for the week, its worst weekly performance since early March. The Federal Reserve this week left rates unchanged and signaled that its next policy move will be to lower its rates, though chair Jerome Powell noted that recent strong inflation readings have suggested that the first of these cuts could be a long time in coming.

Version 0.1 (2024-05-03 02:53:41.375000)

updates: Asian stocks surged on Friday after Apple's record share buyback plan lifted the tech sector. The yen strengthened after touching a 34-year low on Monday. US stocks ended higher on Thursday, with the Nasdaq advancing 1.5% buoyed by chip stocks. Apple reported quarterly results and unveiled a record share buyback program. US economic data showed a tight labor market. U.S. crude rose to $79.26 per barrel, and Brent was at $83.98. Spot gold was set for a second straight weekly decline.

Version 0.09 (2024-05-02 23:32:31.186000)

updates: Asian stocks expected to rise as tech stocks lift Wall Street

Version 0.08 (2024-04-30 01:55:25.310000)

updates: Asian stocks rise on strong US earnings season, Japanese and South Korean stocks lead

Version 0.07 (2024-04-30 00:54:28.996000)

updates: Asian stocks rise on strong US earnings season, Japanese and South Korean stocks lead

Version 0.06 (2024-04-17 00:46:04.918000)

updates: Updates on Asian market performance and inclusion of key themes for Asia's earnings season

Version 0.05 (2024-03-20 00:21:17.757000)

updates: Information about skepticism surrounding Chinese earnings and doubts over corporate resilience, and the need for sustainable macroeconomic improvement and better dynamics in real estate markets in China

Version 0.04 (2024-03-01 02:19:51.200000)

updates: Indian equities performing well, caution due to stretched valuations, investing in Hang Seng index ETF as a contra bet, premiumisation trend in rum

Version 0.03 (2023-12-19 21:04:51.755000)

updates: Indian equity market excels despite struggling emerging economies

Version 0.02 (2023-12-02 00:42:53.597000)

updates: Strategists suggest China's stocks may outperform India's in the near future

Version 0.01 (2023-11-20 05:36:27.992000)

updates: Updated information on Asian market resilience, India's stock market inclusion in MSCI Index

Version 0.0 (2023-10-09 10:23:55.627000)

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