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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New tropical storm warnings issued as Erika approaches
August 26, 2015
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New tropical storm warnings issued as Erika approaches

At the least, Florida could see an increase in heavy rainfall by the end of…

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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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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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Economist Michael Hudson on What’s Behind the Stock Market’s Rollercoaster Ride
August 26, 2015
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Economist Michael Hudson on What’s Behind the Stock Market’s Rollercoaster Ride

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US stocks reverse in final hour; Down falls 205 points
August 26, 2015
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US stocks reverse in final hour; Down falls 205 points

Hong Kong’s main stock index plummeted as much as 8.5 percent on Wednesday as a…

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China central bank cuts rates, reserve ratio to aid stumbling economy
August 26, 2015
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China central bank cuts rates, reserve ratio to aid stumbling economy

China’s central bank cut interest rates on Tuesday and said it would pump liquidity into…

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Eased military tensions soften inter-Korean relations
August 26, 2015
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Eased military tensions soften inter-Korean relations

The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Seoul actively communicated with related countries throughout…

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China Cuts Interest Rates on Deposits and Loans to Boost Spending
August 26, 2015
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China Cuts Interest Rates on Deposits and Loans to Boost Spending

Investors on Monday had been reacting to the latest stock market rout in China.

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Murray is latest Senate Democrat to back Iran deal
August 26, 2015
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Murray is latest Senate Democrat to back Iran deal