Shanghai index cuts losses, other Asian markets lower
August 21, 2015
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Shanghai index cuts losses, other Asian markets lower

In Hong Kong, shares in flag carrier Cathay Pacific hit their lowest point since November…

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Bond market’s $2.46T dilemma isn’t so bad after all
August 21, 2015
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Bond market’s $2.46T dilemma isn’t so bad after all

Analysts say a strong report may allow the central bank to act at its September…

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China and Greece concerns push down US stock market
August 21, 2015
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China and Greece concerns push down US stock market

The IMF’s China Power Play
August 21, 2015
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The IMF’s China Power Play

Beijing also seeks to have the yuan included in the IMF’s basket of special drawing…

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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras announces resignation, calls for snap election
August 21, 2015
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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras announces resignation, calls for snap election

Although Tsipras is widely tipped to win the election, if he fails to secure an…

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IMF Board Sets Sept. 2016 as Earliest Yuan Can Join SDR Basket
August 21, 2015
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IMF Board Sets Sept. 2016 as Earliest Yuan Can Join SDR Basket

The fund’s executive board approved an extension of the current basket of reserve currencies including…

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European stocks settle lower
August 21, 2015
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European stocks settle lower

Precious metals miners bucked the trend, as gold hit a six-week high, prompting investors to…

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German bond yields drop after Fed highlights inflation, growth lag
August 21, 2015
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German bond yields drop after Fed highlights inflation, growth lag

Economists are even more confident than the bond market that the Fed will raise borrowing…

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Eurozone economy sluggish in second quarter
August 21, 2015
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Eurozone economy sluggish in second quarter

That was below forecasts of a 0.2 per cent rise and marked a sharp slowdown…

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China stocks slip amid global market weakness, concerns over China’s economy
August 21, 2015
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China stocks slip amid global market weakness, concerns over China’s economy

Like George Soros who sold his stocks to Alibaba an e-commerce giant more like Chinese…

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