Sources and methods

The news summaries on tapeandtick are compiled from published news feeds and indexes provided by established financial publications covering Asia-Pacific markets. Each item originates from a specific publication. Our systems process these feeds, using automated assistance to extract the core financial narrative concerning indices, exchanges, asset classes, and related topics. The output is a concise, plain-English summary that is always credited to the original publication. This method ensures traceability back to the primary source.

When a factual statement, such as a specific price movement or corporate announcement, appears in only a single publication from our sources, it is presented as reported information. In such cases, the summary text will explicitly attribute that specific fact to the originating publication. This approach maintains clarity about the sourcing of all market data and events covered on the site.

The reference pages for indices, exchanges, sectors, companies, central banks, currencies, and regulators are built differently from the news flow. They are constructed from stable, verified facts, such as official identifiers, recognised categorisations, and standardised descriptive information. Each reference page features a fact table presenting this core data and includes a credited photograph where available and relevant. These pages are intended as static reference points.

All published content, including news summaries and reference pages, is subject to regular review and refresh. News coverage is updated continuously throughout the trading day as new data and reports are processed. The factual reference pages are reviewed and updated on a scheduled basis to incorporate any necessary amendments to the foundational information, ensuring they remain accurate and useful.