Asia steady as yuan calms, dollar firm on upbeat data
August 26, 2015
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Asia steady as yuan calms, dollar firm on upbeat data

Many market observers linked the central bank’s move to the recent release of trade figures…

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US stocks rebound to log best day in 4 years
August 26, 2015
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US stocks rebound to log best day in 4 years

U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading Wednesday after slumping for six straight days amid…

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China’s weak factory data sends market lower
August 26, 2015
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China’s weak factory data sends market lower

The weak Shanghai stock market underlines persistent worries about China’s economic growth despite continued government…

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Your vehicle could help fix our pothole problem
August 26, 2015
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Your vehicle could help fix our pothole problem

So Google has filed a patent for a system that automatically monitors and reports on…

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White House: Obama to confront Chinese
August 26, 2015
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White House: Obama to confront Chinese

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The Okanogan wildfires continue to threaten to expand
August 26, 2015
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The Okanogan wildfires continue to threaten to expand

As flames scorch more than 920 square miles across eastern and central Washington, firefighters continue…

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Farm profits to fall second consecutive year
August 26, 2015
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Farm profits to fall second consecutive year

In a statement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urged Americans to continue to support…

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Big Mac for China’s president
August 26, 2015
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Big Mac for China’s president

Trump vowed Monday not to throw Chinese President Xi Jinping a lavish state dinner as…

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Fortescue profit down 88%
August 26, 2015
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Fortescue profit down 88%

The revision by BHP, the world’s biggest miner, contrasts with rival Rio Tinto Group whose…

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Central bank pumps in billions to ease liquidity strain
August 26, 2015
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Central bank pumps in billions to ease liquidity strain

“The stock market crash provoked concerns about China’s slack economy“, said a trader at an…

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