Financial advisers say companies plan to raise $10-15 billion, partly because Beijing's stimulus measures have cut fundraising costs and whipped up appetite for borrowing
A light day of trading, with China, Taiwan and Korea closed, saw Tokyo bounce back but Hong Kong end its recent winning run
Sources said bond proceeds will go to subsidizing cheap purchases of consumer goods, plus families with 2 or more kids, and local governments
Investors were still digesting Beijing’s raft of policy support measures, with some beginning to doubt they go far enough
Investors were in positive mood after China’s central bank cut bank reserves and reduced mortgage rates
Rates cut for homebuyers by 50 basis points and yuan rises, but analysts say more moves will be needed to lift consumer demand
China's central bank boosts liquidity in the short-term cash market, says it will discuss policies on Tuesday, amid debate on what must be done to meet growth targets and counter deflation
Investors were still enjoying a boost from last week’s US rate cut with the odds shortening on more reductions in the weeks ahead
The US Federal Reserve’s 50-basis-point rate cut pushed the yen down and opened the door to more stimulus efforts by Beijing
Investors were playing the waiting game on Wednesday with the odds shortening on a sizeable US interest rate cut later in the day
With the odds shortening on a US rate cut, investors were in risk-taking mood with China’s property giants benefitting
Traders are banking on the Federal Reserve opting for a hefty interest rate cut this week to head off a downturn in the labour market