Economy

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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline as pandemic worsens in US, Europe

Indian equities slump more than 13% as country moves into lockdown

23 March 2020
Multiple coronavirus cases in Hong Kong over the past week involved people who had been to Lan Kwai Fong, a popular nightlife district.
Coronavirus

Hong Kong to ban liquor sales at bars and restrict visitor arrivals

As coronavirus cases spike, government will prohibit most foreign tourists

23 March 2020
Pedestrians in Seoul: Governments across Asia are scrambling to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus

Asia turns on the fiscal taps to cushion coronavirus impact

As crisis drags on, governments face pressure to offer even more aid

23 March 2020
Tokyo stocks were on the rebound after trading opened on March 23.
Markets

Asian stocks take further dive as US stimulus talks falter

Nikkei supported by weakening yen, a potential boon to country's exporters

23 March 2020
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, Hong Kong's largest jeweler, says there has recently been more customers selling their gold jewelry at its retail stores, citing higher gold prices as the primary reason.
Retail

Recession pushes Hong Kong shoppers to sell their luxury goods

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewelry and luxury watches

21 March 2020
A freeway sits almost empty in downtown Los Angeles, after California's Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an unprecedented statewide "stay at home order" directing the state's 40 million residents to hunker down in their homes for the foreseeable future during the global outbreak of coronavirus disease, in California, U.S., on March 20, 2020.
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Coronavirus: Week of Mar. 15 to Mar. 21, New York orders millions to stay indoors

Mainland China reports zero new local cases for 3rd day; worldwide total surges

21 March 2020
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20 March 2020
A dealing room of a bank in Seoul. Shares across much of Asia suffered in morning trade on March 19 as the coronavirus pandemic continued to spook investors.
Markets

Asian shares tumble as surging dollar negates stimulus measures

South Korean shares fall sharply as more coronavirus infections emerge

19 March 2020
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18 March 2020
Osaka's Dotonbori district: The city is one of the world's three most expensive, topping Tokyo when it comes to things like clothing and recreation. (Photo by Tsuyoshi Tamehiro)
Economy

Osaka joins Singapore and Hong Kong atop priciest cities ranking

Coronavirus expected to affect future Economist Intelligence Unit findings

18 March 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline as governments impose more curbs to check virus outbreak

Investors worry restrictions to further damp economic activities

18 March 2020
Protesters in Hong Kong hold an anti-government demonstration on Jan. 1. A Hong Kong spokesman on Tuesday acknowledged that "local social unrest" might have affected the city's ranking in the Heritage study.
Economy

Hong Kong loses Heritage 'economic freedom' crown to Singapore

Months of anti-government protests undermine rating of investment environment

17 March 2020
Jittery trading on the Nikkei reflected investor sentiment as Asian markets began to open following the U.S. Fed's actions. (Photo by Shihoko Nakaoka)
Markets

Asian markets fall as BOJ action leaves investors unimpressed

More intervention pledged by central bank to address coronavirus crisis

16 March 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks slump again as pandemic worsens amid rising deaths

Coronavirus fears eclipse Fed's second emergency rate cut

16 March 2020
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump at a 2019 G-7 Summit in France. Macron said the leaders will hold a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss the medical and economic responses to the virus outbreak..
14 March 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks decline as Fed, ECB steps fail to mitigate worries over pandemic

South Korean carmakers, shipbuilders among top losers on A300 index

14 March 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks plunge after Trump bans travel to US from Europe

Industrial commodity producers among biggest losers on A300 index

12 March 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House on March 11.
Markets

Asian markets slide after Trump bans European travelers over virus

Circuit breakers triggered in Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines

12 March 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks fall, tracking US futures as virus outbreak worsens

Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix among key losers on A300

11 March 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian equities jump as crude oil rebound lifts energy stocks

ComfortDelGro rises after announcing UK acquisition

10 March 2020
Investors in Tokyo continue to be spooked following New York's overnight plunge, with the Nikkei dumping over 800 points. (Photo by Shihoko Nakaoka)
Markets

Japan's Nikkei index plunges 4% following Wall Street dive

Crashing oil prices and coronavirus fears send benchmark to nearly 3-year low

10 March 2020
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Nikkei Markets

Asian stocks skid amid crude oil rout, virus fears

Oil-related shares lead losses after Brent futures plunge

9 March 2020
The Nikkei stock index fell 5% to close at 19,698.76 yen on March 9. (Photo by Kento Awashima) 
Markets

Asian stocks plunge, as yen and bonds surge after oil plummets

Saudi Arabia poised to pump more crude even as coronavirus spooks global economy

9 March 2020
A member of the medical team in protective gear sprays disinfectant liquid at a taxi station in Tehran.
Coronavirus: Free to read

Coronavirus: Week of Mar. 1 to Mar. 7, confirmed cases top 100,000 worldwide

South Korea to suspend visa waivers for Japan; Hubei, excluding Wuhan, reports no new cases

7 March 2020
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6 March 2020