A beginner’s guide to Asia’s major stock indices
A clear guide to Asia’s major stock indices — the Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, Sensex, KOSPI, ASX 200 and more — covering what each one tracks, how it is weighted and why investors watch it.
Markets
Equities, currencies, commodities and bonds across APAC.
Understanding central banks across the Asia-Pacific
What central banks across the Asia-Pacific do, how they set interest rates and manage currencies, and why their decisions matter to markets.
Gold and safe-haven assets in Asian markets
Why gold and other safe-haven assets matter in Asian markets, how they behave in uncertain times and what shapes demand across the region.
Commodities and Asia: oil, metals and agriculture
Commodities such as oil, metals and grain are vital to Asia’s economies. Here is how the region shapes and depends on global commodity markets.
What moves Asian stock markets: a beginner’s guide
A beginner’s guide to what moves Asian stock markets, from company earnings and interest rates to global trade and investor sentiment.
A beginner’s guide to currency markets in Asia
Currency markets in Asia set the value of regional money against the world. This beginner’s guide explains how exchange rates work and why they matter.
Government bonds in Asia: what they are and why they matter
Government bonds in Asia let states borrow from investors while offering steady income. Here is what they are and why they matter to markets.