Asia

Asia’s 1.25 Billion Over 60 by 2050 Shows Why Bonds Beat Stocks

8 Feb 2012

With Asia’s elderly population poised to double within four decades, more money is being plowed into preserving wealth than enhancing growth, driving up demand for the region’s bonds that are beating returns on stocks.

Asia Stocks Rise as Toyota Boosts Profit Estimate; Yen Weakens

8 Feb 2012

Asian stocks rallied the most in two weeks after Toyota Motor Corp. raised its profit forecast. European equity futures climbed and the euro touched an eight- week high as Greek leaders worked on a rescue plan with creditors.

Asia Stocks to Watch: Asia real-estate bull turns bearish

7 Feb 2012

Asia’s gradually cooling property markets aren’t the great buys they once were, according to the chief executive of property advisors IP Global, who says better bargains can be found in the depressed markets in the West.