Traders find haven from global stock gloom in Southeast Asian markets

Traders find haven from global stock gloom in Southeast Asian markets

As global equities struggle after the Federal Reserve’s latest hawkish rhetoric, Southeast Asia’s growth outlook is making the region an investor favorite. Man Group Plc, SA and Credit Suisse Group AG are among those touting the region’s resilience after commentary at Jackson Hole reignited a worldwide selloff over the past week. The benchmark MSCI Asean … Read more

Foreigners cash out of key Asian emerging markets ahead of Fed

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Foreigners are cutting and running in some key Asian emerging markets amid turbulent trading ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are expected to signal an interest-rate liftoff in March. Bloomberg Overseas funds have sold a net $3.1 billion worth of shares in Taiwan, South Korea and India so far this week, according … Read more

Godrej Consumer jumps most in Asia as it hires CEO from Unilever

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By Ashutosh Joshi Shares of India’s . surged by record as analysts and investors lauded the company’s appointment of a former top executive at Unilever Plc’s local unit as its chief executive officer. The stock rallied almost 25% before paring gains to end at 22.19% in Mumbai, but was still the top gainer of the … Read more