Asian stocks today: Markets slip as Fed anxiety builds; HSI slips 1%, Nikkei sheds 16 points – The Times of India

Asian stocks today: Markets slip as Fed anxiety builds; HSI slips 1%, Nikkei sheds 16 points – The Times of India

Asian equities struggled on Tuesday, weighed down by a dip on Wall Street and caution ahead of major economic decisions. Hong Kong’s HSI dipped 1.1% to 25,481, shedding 284 points. Nikkei also traded at 50,550, down 0.06% or 31 points. Shanghai and Shenzhen joined the downward rally, trimming 0.27% and 0.37% respectively, at 11:20 AM…

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US labour market stumbles in November: Small businesses lead sharp job losses, raising red flags for economy – The Times of India

US labour market stumbles in November: Small businesses lead sharp job losses, raising red flags for economy – The Times of India

According to the November ADP report, US job market is in a not-so-good situation The November jobs report was meant to provide clarity. Instead, it delivered a jolt. What economists expected to be a month of modest expansion, 40,000 new private-sector jobs, turned sharply negative as payrolls fell by 32,000, according to new data from…

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Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 1% loss; Nikkei adds over 800 points – The Times of India

Asian stocks today: Markets trade mixed ahead of US economic data; HSI nears 1% loss; Nikkei adds over 800 points – The Times of India

Asian equities traded mixed on Wednesday as global traders took their cue from another rally on Wall Street, although the enthusiasm remained limited ahead of crucial US economic data and next week’s Federal Reserve meeting.Hong Kong’s HSI was down 252 points or 0.97% to reach 25,842. Shenzhen and Shanghai also traded in red, down 0.09%…

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US Fed rate cuts: America might still see another rate cut in 2025; govt shutdown clouds economic outlook – The Times of India

US Fed rate cuts: America might still see another rate cut in 2025; govt shutdown clouds economic outlook – The Times of India

The US may see another rate cut this year, even as uncertainty looms over the economy due to the ongoing US government shutdown.The Federal Reserve’s second-to-last rate meeting of 2025 takes place amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over healthcare subsidies, which has halted the publication of nearly all official economic data. Without these…

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Diwali 2025: Gold & silver likely to consolidate next week; Here’s what analysts said – The Times of India

Diwali 2025: Gold & silver likely to consolidate next week; Here’s what analysts said – The Times of India

After a record-breaking surge in both domestic and global markets, gold and silver prices are likely to see some consolidation and mild correction next week as festive demand tapers off and profit-booking sets in, analysts said.“Gold prices are likely to see some corrections/ consolidation as ongoing fundamentals are already priced in and physical demand wanes…

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US markets today: Wall Street rises on Tesla rally ahead of Fed meeting; rate cut expectations drive gains – The Times of India

US markets today: Wall Street rises on Tesla rally ahead of Fed meeting; rate cut expectations drive gains – The Times of India

US stocks climbed on Monday, with the S&P 500 inching closer to fresh all-time highs, as Tesla shares surged and investors positioned for the Federal Reserve’s key policy meeting later this week. Tesla gained 7.2% after CEO Elon Musk bought about $1 billion worth of shares through a trust, signalling confidence in the electric vehicle…

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