Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday as Chinese markets declined as investors await a key briefing about the details of the upcoming stimulus plan this weekend. U.S. futures and oil prices were lower. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was up 0.6% and closed at 39,605.80. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.1%…

London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.

London stocks had fallen into the red by lunchtime on Thursday, as investors awaited crucial US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves.

Asian shares mostly rose Thursday, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.3% in afternoon trading to 39,390.33. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.4% to 8,223.00. South Korea's Kospi added 0.5% to 2,607.45. Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumped…

London stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with both main indices posting gains after sharp declines in the previous session.

Asian shares are mostly higher, as market optimism got a perk from the record highs set on Wall Street.

London’s top flight finished 53.13 points, or 0.65%, higher to end the day at 8,243.74.