Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index gained 0.3% to 40,074.87 after the central bank raised its benchmark rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, as widely expected. It is the highest level for the rate since 2008, as the Bank of Japan shifts out of a long spell of extreme low interest rates meant to spur more borrowing and spending.

Asian stock markets turned in a choppy Friday after Japan's central bank tightened monetary policy, but US President Donald Trump delivered relatively positive commentary regarding China at the World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland.

Japan and Hong Kong stocks were set to open mixed Tuesday, with several Asia-Pacific markets closed for the Lunar New Year holiday. Japan's Nikkei 225 futures pointed to a lower open for the market. The futures contract in Chicago was at 39,150 and its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 39,050 compared to the index's previous close of 39,565.8.

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S ...

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate.

Read full article: Police: 1 arrested, several injured after crash Miami-Dade County HONG KONG – Asian shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its ...

HONG KONG (AP) — World shares advanced Friday after U.S. stocks rose to a record and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate. Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump called on ...

World shares declined as U.S. stocks fell from record highs, with European markets also dropping. Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained due to a Chinese AI startup.

World shares were mostly lower on Monday after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high, with many Asian markets closed for holidays. In early European trading,

Wall Street’s superstars are tumbling Monday as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they've been feasting on. The S&P 500 was down 1.9% in midday trading and heading for its worst day in more than a month.

TSX futures followed sentiment lower even as investors looked ahead to an expected Bank of Canada rate cut on Wednesday. As The Globe’s Mark Rendell reports, the country is bracing for a trade war with the United States that could push our economy into a recession and raise consumer prices.

Is the Hong Kong Dollar going up or down against the Philippine Peso? A: Today's exchange rate (7.4805) is higher compared to yesterday's rate (7.4798). Q: What is 50 Hong Kong Dollars in ...