Shanghai index plunges more than 6 percent
August 18, 2015
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Shanghai index plunges more than 6 percent

Chinese stocks earlier plunged on concerns that companies may pull more money out of China…

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Many factors at play in the devaluation of yuan
August 18, 2015
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Many factors at play in the devaluation of yuan

The central parity rate for Thursday was fixed at 6.4010, which was lower by 1.1…

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Super Thursday: Bank of England votes 8-1 to hold interest rates
August 18, 2015
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Super Thursday: Bank of England votes 8-1 to hold interest rates

The UK 10-year Gilt fell three basis points to 1.92% as Bank of England Governor…

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Bank of England freezes interest rate, but hikes growth forecast
August 18, 2015
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Bank of England freezes interest rate, but hikes growth forecast

The BoE said its Monetary Policy Committee “voted by a majority of 8-1 to maintain…

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BoE Member Warns Of Risk If Rate Kept Low
August 18, 2015
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BoE Member Warns Of Risk If Rate Kept Low

A rate increase took between one and two years to take full effect, the Monetary…

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Astronauts Get First Taste of Veggies Harvested in Space
August 17, 2015
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Astronauts Get First Taste of Veggies Harvested in Space

Astronauts Scott Kelly, Kjell Lindgren, and Kimiya Yui all munched on red romaine lettuce this…

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What’s the first veggie to be grown and eaten in space?
August 17, 2015
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What’s the first veggie to be grown and eaten in space?

China’s yuan posts biggest weekly loss on record
August 17, 2015
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China’s yuan posts biggest weekly loss on record

China weakened its currency for the third consecutive day Thursday, but financial markets that had…

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S and P in praise of Chinese yuan devaluation
August 17, 2015
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S and P in praise of Chinese yuan devaluation

But officials also said the yuan’s underpinning remains firm and that its value should strengthen,…

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China fixes yuan stronger vs dollar, reversing falls
August 17, 2015
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China fixes yuan stronger vs dollar, reversing falls

The daily reference rate was set at 6.3975 yuan to $1.0, up from 6.4010 the…

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