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China’s yuan firms on stronger midpoint, Fed decision to hold rates

“If we can stabilise growth, yuan depreciation expectations could be changed”, said an influential economist…

September 17, 2015

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China’s fiscal revenue growth plummets

Unsteady global demand and a wobbly Chinese housing market are expected to drag full-year growth…

Men try selling their kidneys for a new iPhone 6S in China

September 16, 2015

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Men try selling their kidneys for a new iPhone 6S in China

MANY have joked about selling their kidneys for Apple products, but for two young men…

Beijing seizes up to $220b in unspent funds from local govts

September 16, 2015

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Beijing seizes up to $220b in unspent funds from local govts

Previously, local governments asked for money, money was given and then no one took action,…

Dollar Firmer vs. Yen and Swiss Franc as Stocks Stabilize

September 8, 2015

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Dollar Firmer vs. Yen and Swiss Franc as Stocks Stabilize

The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of rival currencies, edged up…

Stocks Close Sharply Lower On Disappointing Job Growth

September 6, 2015

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Stocks Close Sharply Lower On Disappointing Job Growth

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index increased 20 points, or 1.1 percent, to 1,933. This…

N.Korea would have ‘no chance’ in a conflict with South

September 5, 2015

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N.Korea would have ‘no chance’ in a conflict with South

Japanese officials hope to hold the first ever talks between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and…

PBOC to inject 150 billion yuan via seven-day reverse repos

September 3, 2015

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PBOC to inject 150 billion yuan via seven-day reverse repos

“Most importantly, in terms of PBOC leadership an PBOC direction in policy, this is a…

September 1, 2015

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Usain Bolt’s batteries running low

The 29-year-old got out of the blocks quicker than the usually explosive Gatlin on his…

S. Korea dismisses criticism over Park’s plan to join China’s military parade

August 31, 2015

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S. Korea dismisses criticism over Park’s plan to join China’s military parade

Choe Ryong Hae, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, will…