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Chinese property stocks slumped Monday after regulators announced new rules that bar the use of mortgages for new homes until projects are finished and encourage local governments to prioritize sales of completed units. The measures, aimed at reducing delivery risk under the presale-driven model, triggered steep declines in several large, state-bac…
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China's central bank and financial regulator have moved to end a longstanding presale financing model by requiring buyer mortgages to be paid out only after housing projects are completed and registered. The August 28, 2026 reforms extend maximum mortgage tenors, establish a single lead-bank for each project with closed accounts, and cap loan terms…
Bank of China shares climbed 5.3% to HK$5.875 after first-half 2026 interim results disclosed higher operating revenue, rising net profit and an increase in net interest income. Analysts cited margin stabilization, improving asset quality and an announced interim cash dividend as catalysts for the rally.
Shares of Hong Kong-listed Chinese airlines declined on Monday after leading carriers reported wider first-half losses, with surging fuel costs and a spike in oil prices cited as key pressures. Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Cathay Pacific all saw notable drops in their stock prices as market concerns over input costs and limited fuel…
A missile strike in the Russian border city of Belgorod has left two people dead and 16 injured, authorities said, with fires reported at commercial and logistics facilities used by online retailers. Separately, a recent drone strike near Kyiv triggered a deadly ammunition depot detonation that killed at least 38, underscoring continued exchanges o…
Asian currencies traded unevenly as the Japanese yen hovered close to the psychologically sensitive 160-per-dollar mark while oil climbed after fresh U.S.-Iran hostilities. A firmer U.S. dollar, driven by hawkish Fed commentary and higher U.S. Treasury yields, reinforced a risk-off environment that weighed on regional FX and equity sentiment. Polic…
Meituan reported a dramatic Q2 earnings beat and a return to positive net margins, a development that indicates the brutal quick-commerce subsidy battle in China may be subsiding. Comparable results at JD.com and contrasting investment-driven weakness at Alibaba reinforce a market in transition rather than a uniform recovery.
Air China shares tumbled nearly 4.9% to HK$3.78 on Monday, marking a 22-year low, after the carrier disclosed a wider first-half 2026 net loss of about RMB 2.29 billion. Revenues rose 10.5% to RMB 89.268 billion, supported by higher capacity, improved load factors and better yields, but rising operating costs - notably elevated fuel expenditures am…
The Gift Nifty 50 has settled into a narrow trading corridor between 24,100 and 24,500 on the 5-hour timeframe. With average true range compressed to 86.91 points (0.36%) and major simple moving averages clustered near 24,280-24,320, the market is in a low-volatility consolidation that favors a confirmed breakout or a risk of whipsaw for early entr…
A proposed U.S. tariff that would raise levies on Canadian car imports to 50% could force Toyota and Honda to halt some Canadian production lines, analysts say. Both automakers account for more than three-quarters of vehicles built in Canada and send a significant share of that output to the U.S. market, leaving them exposed if the tariffs take eff…
Asian equities fell broadly Monday as investors reacted to hawkish commentary by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities that sent oil prices higher. South Korea and Japan led the declines, while China’s manufacturing PMI remained below the 50 contraction threshold despite a modest uptick. Markets raised the odds of a Se…
SK Hynix is reportedly considering Intel Foundry as an alternative source for HBM4E base dies. While any shift would represent only a minor revenue change for TSMC, the move highlights growing emphasis from memory vendors on dual-sourcing and cost control for high-bandwidth memory used in AI accelerators.
MINISO shares fell sharply on Monday after the company reported second-quarter earnings that missed analyst forecasts on both EPS and revenue. Management highlighted a pronounced decline in profitability from international operations, a shift investors flagged as particularly concerning amid a softer Hang Seng Index.
SK Hynix is weighing the use of Intel Foundry to produce base dies for its upcoming HBM4E memory, a shift that could reduce dependence on TSMC and give the memory designer more flexibility on capacity and cost. Market reaction included share declines for SK Hynix and other regional semiconductor stocks. The plan remains under consideration and the …
U.S. forces conducted strikes on two rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island, prompting Iran to launch ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Jordan, according to Iranian media. The U.S. Central Command described the action as limited and precise against minelaying elements of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that posed an imminent threat to shipping. …
The Hang Seng has been confined to a narrow trading band between 25,200 and 26,200 on the 5-hour chart, with momentum indicators weakening and volatility compressed to 0.54%. Technical readings show short-term selling tired near the lower Bollinger Band but no clear breakout. Traders face a high-probability scenario where the eventual break of the …
Lower Saxony Premier Olaf Lies said there is intense pressure to settle outstanding differences over Volkswagen AG's restructuring plan within days. The automaker's supervisory board will meet on September 4 to consider a sweeping turnaround that could entail as many as 50,000 job cuts, potential factory closures and divestitures. Negotiations invo…
Asian technology stocks dropped sharply Monday after Federal Reserve commentary raised the odds of a September rate increase and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions sent oil prices higher. South Korea’s KOSPI led declines while Japan’s major indices eased. Memory-focused chip names that benefited from Nvidia-driven optimism were among the weakest, as invest…
Shares of SK Innovation climbed sharply after its battery subsidiary, SK On, struck a multi-year supply arrangement with U.S. company NeoVolta for lithium iron phosphate cells. The agreement covers 9 gigawatt-hours of cells over five years beginning in 2027. South Korean media have reported a not-officially-disclosed value of about 1.5 trillion won…
Star Entertainment posted a statutory net loss after tax of A$307.3 million for the year ended June 30, wider than market expectations, and cautioned that difficult conditions would continue. The company pointed to weak table gaming revenue in New South Wales and a pending regulatory penalty as key headwinds while it works to restore profitability,…
Star Entertainment Group Ltd saw its shares decline after the company posted an annual net loss, pressured by weaker gaming demand and regulatory changes at its Sydney property. While headline losses continued, underlying operating performance and a major equity injection from Bally's Corporation provided signs of stabilization.
Liontown Resources rose after reporting its first underlying annual profit, driven by Kathleen Valley. Revenue climbed to A$639 million, underlying net profit after tax was A$14 million, and operating cash flow reached A$182 million. The company finished the year with A$561 million in cash and no net debt, and management said the planned ramp-up to…
Liontown Resources reported its first annual net profit after tax as a rebound in lithium prices during the second half of the year, together with increased concentrate production, drove a substantial improvement in revenue, cash flow and earnings metrics. Management is prioritising reinvestment in the Kathleen Valley mine as it transitions to full…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters that the recent depreciation of the yen appears to be "pretty well contained," and he is not urging the Bank of Japan to change its monetary policy. Bessent said he expects BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to act appropriately with backing from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and noted that the recent yen dr…
