Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed after Wall Street benchmarks hit new records despite global political chaos

Sunrise scene of Seoul downtown city skyline, Aerial view of N Seoul Tower at Namsan Park…

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher, tracking Wall Street gains after key benchmarks hit new records

The Seoul city skyline early on December 16, 2020. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) (Photo…

Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors await key economic readings from the region

A customer is paying attention to the Chinese stock market at a stock exchange in Hangzhou,…

South Korea unexpectedly cuts rates by 25 basis points — first back-to-back cuts since 2009

A pedestrian walks past signage for the Bank of Korea in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday,…

During meeting with Biden, China’s Xi cautions the U.S. to ‘make the wise choice’ to keep relations stable

China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday…

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall after U.S. inflation report reinforces Fed rate cut expectations

A Sydney ferry passes the Opera House and skyline of the central business district area on…

Japan’s Nikkei reverses gains after Trump victory, other Asia markets fall

The font entrance of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Aug. 5,…

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party to lose parliamentary majority in snap election, exit polls show

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (top C) delivers an election campaign speech in support of the…

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rise ahead of Japan elections; Tokyo inflation slows

Tokyo, Japan skyline with the Tokyo Tower Chunyip Wong | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets…

Hyundai Motor India’s shares drop nearly 7% on trading debut after record IPO

MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA –  Hyundai cars seen parked outside the Hyundai showroom in Mumbai. Sopa Images…