Global Manufacturing Stalls — Economic News
August 22, 2015
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Global Manufacturing Stalls — Economic News

The US markets plunged on Friday, as fears about China’s economy and global growth spurred…

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Asian shares slide; dollar loses edge on Fed minutes
August 22, 2015
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Asian shares slide; dollar loses edge on Fed minutes

According to 77% of economists in a Bloomberg survey taken August 7-12, the Fed will…

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US oil falls towards $40 on global glut
August 22, 2015
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US oil falls towards $40 on global glut

Crude oil prices dropped sharply in Asia on Thursday as oversupply in the U.S. and…

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US oil falls below $40 first time in six years
August 22, 2015
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US oil falls below $40 first time in six years

Oil prices hit fresh lows on Thursday, approaching the key $40 (36 euros) a barrel…

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Here’s How New Rate Hike Predictions Are Affecting The Market
August 22, 2015
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Here’s How New Rate Hike Predictions Are Affecting The Market

“The reason behind the Fed not raising rates is due to problems in the emerging…

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US 10-Year Treasury Note Yield Falls to Near 2%
August 22, 2015
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US 10-Year Treasury Note Yield Falls to Near 2%

The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond (U.S.: US30Y) was slightly lower, at 2.738 percent,…

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CPI edges to 5% in July as tariff increases kick in
August 21, 2015
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CPI edges to 5% in July as tariff increases kick in

While U.S. consumer prices were only slightly up in July, but economists don’t expect low…

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Stock market takes drubbing, endures worst day in 18 months
August 21, 2015
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Stock market takes drubbing, endures worst day in 18 months

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index was also pulled lower, closing down 1.8% at…

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Consumer price index up 1.3 per cent in July
August 21, 2015
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Consumer price index up 1.3 per cent in July

Flight To Safety Sends Gold Up To 4-Week High
August 21, 2015
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Flight To Safety Sends Gold Up To 4-Week High

Although agreeing that the economy was nearing a point where rates should move higher, Fed…

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