Most Asian markets rose Tuesday on the back of hopes for central bank and government stimulus measures around the world, while investors were also cheered by further signs of easing tensions in the China-US trade war.

Asian markets mostly rise on optimism for trade, stimulus

China's threat to impose countermeasures in retaliation for the latest US tariffs knocked stocks sprawling on Thursday, checking earlier attempts to recover from a rout sparked by fears of a world recession.

Global Markets: China's trade threats deal a fresh blow to world stock

Four former leaders of the US Federal Reserve have called for the independence of the central bank, saying that the Fed and its chair must be permitted to act in the best interests of the economy, free of short-term political pressures, and, in particular, without the threat of removal or demotion of Fed leaders for political reasons.

Former United States Federal leaders call for independence of Central Bank

The dollar charged to its highest in more than two years on Thursday after the Federal Reserve spoiled hopes of a run of US interest rate cuts. A blizzard of global data and events was going on, but it was Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks on Wednesday that set the markets running.

Mind your backs, dollar coming through!

Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as investors waited on the outcome of the Federal Reserve`s meeting later in the day when policymakers are expected to cut interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis.

Gold prices hold steady ahead of Fed verdict

Brewing no-deal Brexit worries sent the pound sinking towards a two-year low versus the euro and roughed up Irish bonds on Tuesday, while stock markets wilted before what is expected to be the first cut in rates since the financial crisis.

Stormy sterling sinks again, stocks wilt before Fed

Asian shares drifted lower on Monday as markets anxiously counted down to a likely cut in US interest rates this week with much riding on whether or not the Federal Reserve signals yet more are in the pipeline.

Asian shares drift into trade talks, Fed test

Most Asian markets fell in early trade Monday on dimming hopes for a deep interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, but all the firms on a new tech-focused board in China rallied on its opening day.

Most Asian markets fall as traders consider Federal rate cut

Global stocks rose on Friday as investors firmed up bets on a US interest rate cut at the end of July after a speech by a top Federal Reserve official further cemented expectations for one, fuelling appetite for risky assets and capping the dollar.

Fed rate cut bets lift stocks, dollar steadies

All three of Wall Street's main indices popped to fresh records on Friday, ending the week on an emphatic note as investors grew increasingly confident the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at the end of the month.

Wall Street notches all-time highs as rate cut hopes lift investor spirits

Wall Street stocks set new records Thursday for a second straight session, with the Dow finishing above 27,000 points -- a first -- over an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this month.

Dow ends above 27,000 points for first time, S&P 500 hits record on Federal Reserve rate cut optimism

Asian stocks struggled to rebound on Tuesday as investors came to terms with sharply reduced expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver a large interest rate cut at the end of July.

Asian stocks hobbled by fading expectations for aggressive Fed rate cut

World stocks fell for a third straight day on Tuesday, as a stinging warning came from German chemicals giant BASF about the effects of the global trade war and traders hedged bets on a hefty US interest rate cut later this month.

World stocks drop for third day, BASF warning stings Europe

Global stocks were in a muted mood on Monday after strong US job gains tempered expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver a large rate cut, while Deutsche Bank shares turned negative as it launched a major restructuring.

Global shares muted as prospect of sharp United States rate cut fades

Gold prices rose on Monday, shaking off early losses to consolidate above the $1,400 pivot, as focus shifted to global growth concerns and interest rate cuts by major central banks.

Gold rises as focus returns to growth concerns, Fed rate cut

Most Asian markets drifted lower in subdued trade Friday as investors steeled themselves for the release of a crucial US jobs report that could have a major bearing on the size of an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Asian markets down as dealers bide time ahead of jobs report

Asian markets rose Thursday, tracking a record performance on Wall Street, as investors turned their focus to the upcoming release of US jobs data while hoping for a big Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Asian markets track record lead from Wall Street, focus on jobs

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday the US central bank will be closely scrutinizing Facebook's newly announced cryptocurrency Libra with an eye toward potentially regulating the virtual coin.

United States Federal to look 'carefully' at Facebook virtual coin Libra

US President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at the Federal Reserve, accusing the central bank of standing in the way of major economic expansion by refusing to cut interest rates.

Trump bashes 'stubborn child' Federal Reserve as economy shows signs of weakness

Oil prices rose on Monday to extend gains from last week, bolstered as tensions remain high between Iran and the United States after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "significant" sanctions would be announced on Tehran.

Oil prices extend gains, United States-Iran tensions in focus

Asian shares hit five-week highs on Wednesday as investors hoped the Federal Reserve would follow the lead of the European Central Bank and open the door to future rate cuts at its policy meeting later in the day.

Asian shares climb, wager all on dovish Fed, trade hopes revive

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday and benchmark government bond yields tumbled after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi hinted at economic stimulus, with equities getting an extra boost from confirmation that US President Donald Trump would meet China's president to talk about trade.

Stocks lifted by hopes for monetary policy, US-China trade

Investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting capped Asian stocks on Tuesday, while crude oil prices retreated as global growth worries overshadowed supply concerns stemming from recent Middle East tensions.

Asia stocks capped ahead of Fed, oil on defensive

Asian shares got off to a shaky start on Monday as investors were cautious ahead of a closely-watched Federal Reserve meeting, while political tensions in the Middle East and Hong Kong kept risk-appetite in check.

Asian shares wobble on trade, political tensions; focus turns to Fed meet

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