China approves nine IPO applications
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved IPO applications from nine companies.
Hong Kong stocks open 0.15 pct lower
Hong Kong stocks lost 40.60 points, or 0.15 percent, to open at 27,736.6 points on Friday.
U.S. stocks close mixed amid strong inflation data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday as investors were digesting strong inflation data.
Gold inches higher as U.S. dollar retreats
Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange ended higher on Thursday.
Chicago agricultural commodities settle mixed
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) grains futures closed mixed on Thursday.