Asia

Bond Yields Sink as Central Banks Head for Easier Policy

Global stock markets climbed for a fourth day and government bond yields around the world hit their lowest levels in years on Friday, driven by the prospect of further cuts in interest rates and more central bank bond buying to support weak economies.

Asian Stocks Up After Bank of England Easing Signals

Asian stock markets rose Friday after Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney signaled a stronger possibility of a summer rate cut to support the U.K. economy in the wake of the country's vote last week to leave the European Union.

Asian Stocks Up After Bank of England Easing Signals

Asian stock markets rose Friday after Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney signaled a stronger possibility of a summer rate cut to support the U.K. economy in the wake of the country's vote last week to leave the European Union.

Global Markets Rise as Brexit Worries Ease

Global markets gained Wednesday, extending a broad-based relief rally as fears receded that the U.K.'s referendum vote to leave the European Union last week could disrupt the world economy.

Global Markets Rise as Brexit Worries Ease

Global markets gained Wednesday, extending a broad-based relief rally as fears receded that the U.K.'s referendum vote to leave the European Union last week could disrupt the world economy.

Asia Shares Rally as Brexit Worries Abate

Shares across Asia rallied Wednesday as worries about the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union abated and investors began buying up badly beaten sectors, including financials.

Asia Shares Rally as Brexit Worries Abate

Shares across Asia rallied Wednesday as worries about the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union abated and investors began buying up badly beaten sectors, including financials.

Asian Markets Settle Slightly

Shares in Asia were choppy Tuesday as uncertainty after the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union continued to unnerve investors.

Asian Markets Settle Slightly

Shares in Asia were choppy Tuesday as uncertainty after the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union continued to unnerve investors.

Asian Stocks Mixed as Markets Await Brexit Fallout

Japanese and Chinese stocks rose Monday but other Asian markets declined, crude prices fell further and U.S. shares appeared headed for a lower opening as jittery traders watched for more fallout from Britain's vote to exit the European Union.

Asian Stocks Mixed as Markets Await Brexit Fallout

Japanese and Chinese stocks rose Monday but other Asian markets declined, crude prices fell further and U.S. shares appeared headed for a lower opening as jittery traders watched for more fallout from Britain's vote to exit the European Union.

Japan's Rebound Leads Asian Shares Higher

Stocks in Japan rebounded Monday, after getting slammed by Britain's decision last week to leave the European Union, helping lead much of Asian equities higher.

Japan's Rebound Leads Asian Shares Higher

Stocks in Japan rebounded Monday, after getting slammed by Britain's decision last week to leave the European Union, helping lead much of Asian equities higher.