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SINGAPORE — Futures in the Asia-Pacific pointed to a mixed open as investors look ahead to the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate decision.The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 26,445 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 26,230.…

SINGAPORE — Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Monday ahead of Australia and Malaysia central bank decisions this week.The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose 0.6%, while the Topix index climbed 0.85%.Over in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 advanced…

SINGAPORE — Shares in the Asia-Pacific traded higher on Monday as investors assess inflation and recession fears.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was up 2.13%, with the Hang Seng Tech index up 3.46%. Alibaba's shares in the Chinese city rose…

SINGAPORE — Chinese stocks fell in afternoon trading on Monday, while investors monitored bitcoin prices after they dropped sharply over the weekend. Oil prices jumped during Asia trade.Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled about 1.76% to…

SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific were mixed in Monday morning trade, with multiple major markets in the region closed for holidays.Mainland Chinese stocks were mixed in morning trade, with the Shanghai composite below the flatline…

A customer buys zodiac decorations for the Year of the Tiger at a market in Zhangjiagang city, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec. 10, 2021.Shi Bairong | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China's retail sales missed expectations…