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Macroeconomic Analysis Why the Japan Services PMI Improved in June 2017
The Japan Services PMI (EWJ) (DXJ) stood at 53.3 in June 2017 compared to 53.0 in May 2017. It met the market expectation of 53.2.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Weak amid Trade War Concerns
The Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.84% and closed the day at 3,136.63 on April 3. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) declined 2.4% on April 2.Macroeconomic Analysis How Did Asian Markets Perform on January 26?
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.28% and closed the day at 3,558.13 on January 26. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 0.42% on January 25.Macroeconomic Analysis Why Are Asian Markets Mixed on January 24?
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.4% and closed the day at 3,560.73 on January 24. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) rose 1.3% on January 23.Macroeconomic Analysis Why Did Asian Markets Increase on January 23?
On January 23, the Hang Seng Index rose 1.7% and closed the day at 32,930.70. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) rose 0.87% on January 22.Macroeconomic Analysis How Did Asian Markets Perform on January 22?
On January 22, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.25% and closed the day at 32,334.50. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) rose 0.45% on January 19.Macroeconomic Analysis How Did Asian Markets Perform on January 17?
On January 17, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.25% and closed the day at 31,983.41. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) rose 0.08% on January 16.Macroeconomic Analysis Why Did Asian Markets Rise on January 16?
On January 16, the Hang Seng Index rose 1.8% and closed the day at 31,904.75. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) rose 0.65% on January 12.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Mixed on September 19, Decreased Risk Appetite
On September 19, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.18% and ended at 3,356.84. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 1.1% and closed at 104.38.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Rose amid China’s Strong New Loans Data
On September 18, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.53% and ended at 3,362.86. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.54% and closed at 103.20.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Mixed amid North Korea Tensions
On September 15, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.53% and ended at 3,353.62. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.1% and closed at 102.65.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Pulled Back amid China’s Weak Economic Data
On September 14, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.38% and ended at 3,371.43. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.33% and closed at 102.75.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Started the Week on a Stable Note
On September 11, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.33% and ended at 3,376.42. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.53% and closed at 100.30.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Were Mixed on September 8
On September 8, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.01% and ended at 3,365.24. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.78% and closed at 100.83.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Lost Strength amid North Korea Tensions
On Tuesday, the Shanghai Composite started the day on a weaker note by opening lower. However, the market gained strength as the day progressed.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Stable on September 1
On September 1, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.19% and ended at 3,367.12. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.32% and closed at 100.65.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Mixed on August 31
On August 31, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.08% and ended at 3,360.81. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.83% and closed at 100.33.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Mixed amid Improved Market Sentiment
On August 30, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.05% and ended at 3,363.63. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.02% and closed at 99.50.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Weak on August 29 amid Geopolitical Tension
On August 29, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.08% and ended at 3,365.23. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.71% and closed at 99.48.Macroeconomic Analysis Why Were Asian Markets Mixed on August 28?
On August 28, the Shanghai Composite opened the day above the important resistance of 3,300 and rose to fresh 20-month high price levels.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Rose in the Week Ending on August 25
After regaining strength last week, China’s Shanghai Composite Index continued to gain in the week ending on August 25.Macroeconomic Analysis Mixed Asian Markets, Shanghai Composite Fell the Most in 2 Weeks
China’s Shanghai Composite Index started this week on a stronger note after regaining strength last week. However, it consolidated on August 22–23.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Mixed on August 17, China Regains Strength
China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell last week. On August 17, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.68% and ended at 3,268.43.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Were Mixed on August 16, China Pulled Back
After gaining for seven consecutive trading weeks, China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell last week. The index started this week on a stronger note.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Buoyed by Increased Risk Appetite
After gaining for seven consecutive trading weeks, China’s Shanghai Composite Index fell last week. But despite weak economic data, the index rebounded on Monday.Macroeconomic Analysis Why Asian Markets Rebounded on August 14
Asian markets rebounded on Monday as concerns about the geopolitical tensions between North Korea and the United States abated.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Continue to Weaken amid North Korean Strife
With an additional weakness in the markets due to tensions in North Korea, Japan’s Nikkei Index fell on Thursday to the lowest level in more than two months.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Weaker amid North Korea Tensions
On August 10, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.42% and ended at 3,261.75. The market is looking forward to the release of China’s new loans data.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Pulled Back amid North Korea Tensions
On Wednesday, the Nikkei opened the day lower and closed at more than two-month lows. Increased tensions with North Korea weighed on the Nikkei Index.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Were Weak on August 4, Decreased Risk Appetite
On August 4, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.33% and ended the day at 3,262.08. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.05% to $96.77 on August 3.Company & Industry Overviews What’s Qualcomm’s Growth Strategy in the Radio Frequency Market?
Qualcomm (QCOM) is not only expanding its end markets, it’s also expanding in related technologies in order to increase its semiconductor content per device.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Were Mixed in the Week Ending July 28
After gaining for five consecutive trading weeks, China’s Shanghai Composite Index started the week ending July 28 on a stronger note.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Started This Week on a Positive Note
After gaining for six consecutive trading weeks, China’s Shanghai Composite Index started this week on a stronger note.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Pulled Back on July 28
On July 28, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.11% and ended the day at 3,253.24. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.48% to $95.76 on July 27.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Maintained Strength on July 27
On July 27, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.06% and ended the day at 3,249.78. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.91% to $96.22 on July 26.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Lost Momentum on July 25
On July 25, the Shanghai Composite Index started the day on a stable note but ended the day with losses amid profit-booking.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Were Stronger in the Week Ending July 21
China’s Shanghai Composite Index started the week ending July 21 weaker by falling to almost three-week low price levels on the first day of trading.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Pulled Back amid Dented Market Sentiment
China’s market regained strength this week amid improved market sentiment. It gained for three consecutive trading days until Thursday.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Rose Early on July 20
On July 20, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.43% and ended the day at 3,244.86. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 1.4% to $95.44 on July 19.Macroeconomic Analysis Asian Markets Are Strong, Japan Awaits Monetary Policy Statement
Japan’s Nikkei Index started this week on a weaker note by falling below 20,000 on Tuesday. On July 19, Nikkei opened the day lower but regained strength.Macroeconomic Analysis Japan’s Manufacturing PMI in May, and What to Make of It
The Japan Manufacturing PMI stood at 53.1 in May 2017, as compared to 52.7 in April, outperforming the preliminary market estimation of 52.0.Company & Industry Overviews This Is Making Cypress a Market Leader in USB-C
Cypress (CY) is aiming to gain more market share in the USB space with its new USB-C port, a common connector for all electronics devices.