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Macroeconomic Analysis.Why Are Asian Markets Mixed on July 31?
On July 31, the Hang Seng Index fell 0.69% and closed the day at 28,534.00. The Shares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) rose 0.16% on Monday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Weak before Central Bank Meetings
On Monday, the Shanghai Composite Index opened the day lower and closed the day with limited losses.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Traded with Mixed Sentiment on July 27
On July 27, the Hang Seng Index fell 0.1% and closed the day at 28,752.00. The Shares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) fell 1.04% on Thursday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Strong, Chinese Stimulus Boosts the Sentiment
On July 24, the Hang Seng Index gained 1.5% and closed the day at 28,681.00. The Shares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) closed flat on Monday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Rebound amid Bargain Hunting
On July 12, the Shanghai Composite Index gained 2.18% and closed the day at 2,838.30. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 1.63% on Wednesday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Rebound on June 29
On June 29, the Shanghai Composite Index gained 2.2% and closed the day at 2,848.31. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) rose 0.92% on Thursday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Why Are Asian Markets Mixed on June 28?
On June 28, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.97% and closed the day at 2,785.98. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 3.1% on Wednesday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Mixed on June 26 Due to Trade War Concerns
On June 26, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.51% and closed the day at 2,844.66. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 2.8% on Monday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Mixed on June 22
On June 22, the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.49% and closed the day at 2,889.95. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 2.0% on Thursday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Why Are Asian Market Strong on June 6?
On June 6, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,115.18—a gain of 0.03%. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) gained 0.2% on Tuesday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Fall on May 23, Trade War Concerns Resurface
The Shanghai Composite Index closed May 23 at 3,169.24—a drop of 1.4%. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) declined 0.35% on Tuesday.
Financials.Asian Markets Are Weak before US-China Trade Talks
Following a pullback on Wednesday, the Shanghai Composite Index opened May 17 on a weaker note and closed the day lower.
Macroeconomic Analysis.What Made the Japan Services PMI Rise So Much in April?
The Japan Services PMI rose significantly in April compared to March. It was 52.5 in April and 50.9 in March.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Services PMIs for April: What They Signal for Developed Markets
In this series, we’ll analyze how the services activities of major developed nations were trending in April.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Why Japan’s Manufacturing PMI Improved in April
Japan’s manufacturing PMI stood at 53.8 in April compared to 53.1 in March.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Strong on May 8 amid Improved Sentiment
On May 8, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,161.50—a gain of 0.79%. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) gained 0.2% on May 7.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Strong amid Holidays
The Hang Seng Index gained 1.8% and closed the day at 30,828.00 on April 30. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) gained 0.39% on Friday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Strong following US Market Rebound
The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.23% today. Let’s take a closer look.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Why Did Asian Markets Regain Strength on April 24?
On April 24, the Shanghai Composite Index opened the day higher and rallied to ten-day high price levels.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Weak on April 20 following US Market Decline
The Shanghai Composite Index declined 1.5% and closed the day at 3,071.47 on April 20. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) gained 0.11% on April 19.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Weak amid US-Led Attack on Syria
The Shanghai Composite Index declined 1.5% and closed the day at 3,110.75 on April 16. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) declined 1.8% on April 13.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Mixed on April 13
The Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.66% and closed the day at 3,159.05 on April 13. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) gained 0.2% on April 12.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Economic Indicators Investors Should Watch Next Week
In this series, we’ve seen that the manufacturing activity of major developed nations was weak in March 2018.
Macroeconomic Analysis.What’s Affecting Japan’s Manufacturing PMI?
Japan’s manufacturing PMI showed a softer rise in March as compared to February 2018.
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.Asian Markets Are Mixed, Hong Kong’s Market Is Closed
The Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.16% and closed the day at 3,163.86 on April 2. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) gained 1.6% on March 29.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Regained Stability on March 29
The Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.2% and closed the day at 3,160.53 on March 29. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) declined 1.0% on Wednesday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Recover from an Early Decline
The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.34% and closed the day at 3,290.46 on March 20. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) declined 1.5% on March 19.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Started the Week on a Mixed Note
The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.29% and closed the day at 3,279.25 on March 19. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) gained 0.09% on March 16.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Weak amid Increased Trade War Concerns
The Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.63% and closed the day at 3,270.39 on March 16. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) gained 1.1% on March 15.
Macroeconomic Analysis.How Did Japan’s Services PMI Trend in February 2018?
According to the report provided by Markit Economics, Japan’s services PMI stood at 51.7 in February—compared to 51.9 in January 2018.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Stable on March 15
On March 15, the Hang Seng Index rose 0.52% and closed the day at 31,604.00. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) declined 0.23% on Wednesday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Weak amid US Protectionism Fears
On March 14, the Hang Seng Index fell 0.41% and closed the day at 31,471.50. The iShares MSCI Hong Kong (EWH) declined 0.91% on Tuesday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Recover as Trade War Concerns Fade
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.51% and closed the day at 3,288.41 on March 8. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) rose 0.12% on March 7.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Weak amid Trade War Concerns
On March 7, 2018, the Shanghai Composite Index started the day on a mixed note and declined as the day progressed.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Started the Week on a Weaker Note
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.07% and closed the day at 3,256.93 on March 5. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 0.14% on March 2.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Started March on a Mixed Note
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.44% and closed the day at 3,273.75 on March 1. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 1.6% on February 28.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Mixed on February 22
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.2% and closed the day at 3,268.56 on February 22. GXC rose 0.9% on February 21.
Macroeconomic Analysis.How the Japan Services PMI Trended in January 2018
The Japan Services PMI was 51.9 in January 2018 compared to 51.2 in December 2017. It beat the market expectation of 49.9.
Macroeconomic Analysis.What Helped Japan Manufacturing PMI Rise in January?
The Japan Manufacturing PMI improved sharply in January 2018. It stood at 54.8 in January 2018 compared to 54 in December 2017.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Remain Mixed amid Increased Volatility
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.8% and closed the day at 3,309.26 on February 7. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) rose 1.7% on February 6.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Why Asian Markets Started This Week on a Weaker Note
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.73% and closed the day at 3,487.50 on February 5. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 1.6% on February 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.
Company & Industry Overviews.What Should Micron Prioritize—Convertible Debt or Straight Debt?
During the memory uptrend in 2014 and 2015, Micron used its cash flows to repay as much of its convertible debt as possible.
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.
Company & Industry Overviews.Inside NVIDIA’s Revenue Growth Trend in Fiscal 2018
NVIDIA (NVDA) has been witnessing strong double-digit YoY (year-over-year) revenue growth for almost two years, beating its own guidance by a huge margin.
Company & Industry Overviews.Why NVIDIA Is Exploring the Applications of AI-Enabled Drones
At the 2017 GPU Technology Conference, NVIDIA chief Jensen Huang spoke of the future of AI in autonomous cars—and the $400-billion opportunity it brings.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Lost Momentum on December 20
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.27% and closed the day at 3,287.61 on December 20. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 0.42% on December 19.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Started the Week on a Stronger Note
The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.05% and closed the day at 3,267.92 on Monday. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 0.41% on December 15.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Weak on December 5
On December 5, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.18% and closed the day at 3,303.68. The SPDR S&P China (GXC) fell 0.46% on December 4.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Started the Week on a Mixed Note
After regaining strength last week and rising to fresh 22-month high price levels, China’s Shanghai Composite Index started this week on a stronger note.
Macroeconomic Analysis.How Did Asian Markets Perform on October 26?
On October 26, the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,408.24 after rising 0.33%. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.38% on October 25, 2017.
Company & Industry Overviews.Micron’s Mobile Business Gains Growth Momentum in Fiscal 2017
Micron’s Mobile Business Unit revenues rose 4% sequentially and 76% year-over-year to a record $1.2 billion in fiscal 4Q17, in line with expectations of $1.18 billion in revenues.
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.
Company & Industry Overviews.Asian Markets Are Stable amid Improved Market Sentiment
On September 13, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.14% and ended at 3,384.15. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.23% and closed at 102.41.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Stable amid Improved Market Sentiment
After pulling back last week, China’s Shanghai Composite Index regained momentum and rose on Monday. There was improved global market sentiment.
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 Started This Week on a Stronger Note
After gaining for seven consecutive trading weeks, China’s Shanghai Composite Index started this week on a stronger note.
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.
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.
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 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.Asian Markets Are Mixed, Japan Awaits Monetary Policy Statement
On July 18, the stronger yen and decreased risk appetite ahead of the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy statement weighed on the Nikkei Index.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Are Mixed, China Fell Due to Regulatory Concerns
Despite the release of China’s upbeat economic data, the Shanghai Composite fell on Monday amid concerns about tougher regulations.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Why Are Asian Markets Stable on July 14?
After breaking the three-day losing streak and rising on July 13, China’s Shanghai Composite Index rose to three-month high levels on Friday.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Supported by Wall Street’s Rally
After falling for three trading days, China’s Shanghai Composite Index rose on July 13 due to improved global sentiment after an overnight rally.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Gain Strength amid Upbeat US Jobs Data
The market is looking forward to the string of important data that will be released next week. The data can provide the outlook for China’s economy.
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 Weaker on July 7, China Is Stable
After gaining for two consecutive trading days, China’s Shanghai Composite Index closed higher on Friday. Asian markets opened the day on a weaker note.
Macroeconomic Analysis.Asian Markets Lost Strength, Crude Oil Fell on July 6
After regaining strength and closing above 20,000 on Wednesday, Japan’s Nikkei Index fell on July 6.