Most Asian markets close lower

The China Post - Most Asian markets were lower Wednesday, although Japanese shares rose for their third straight session and Indian shares surged to a record close. Full Story

Banks start raising mortgage interest rates

The China Post - Bank SinoPac and Taishin International Bank took the lead to raise their interest rates for mortgage loans to reflect the higher capital cost after the Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) -- CBC -- increased its benchmark interest rate for financial institutions starting yesterday. Full Story

NT$ at 1-month high on rate hike, exporter deals

The China Post - The Taiwan dollar strengthened to a one-month high yesterday after the Central Bank of China (CBC) raised interest rates and sold U.S. dollars, and on exporters' deals ahead of a long holiday weekend. Full Story

Tokyo inches up; HK sets new record

The China Post- Asian markets were mixed Thursday, with Japanese shares inching higher amid political uncertainty after the prime minister announced his resignation a day earlier. Hong Kong shares rose to a new record, lifted by property stocks on hopes for a U.S. interest rate cut next week. Full Story

Markets mostly higher; traders cautious

The China Post - Asian markets limped through a sluggish day Tuesday to finish mostly higher, with traders wary ahead of an upcoming decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates and following a volatile session on Wall Street overnight. Full Story

Member of Taiwan central bank board opposes rate rise

The China Post - A board member from Taiwan's central bank is opposed to raising interest rates and propping up the Taiwan dollar as it undermines the island's competitiveness, the United Daily News said Thursday. Full Story