5 factors that could forestall a Fed rate hike in September
August 21, 2015
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5 factors that could forestall a Fed rate hike in September

“The focus was clearly on the perceived change of tone in the Fed“, Bill O’Neill,…

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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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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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Gold hits 1-month high as Sept Fed hike hopes fizzle
August 21, 2015
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Gold hits 1-month high as Sept Fed hike hopes fizzle

“Investors are not certainly feeling comfortable in holding any risky assets in risk off trade,…

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Chinese shares trade lower again after days of volatility
August 21, 2015
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Chinese shares trade lower again after days of volatility

Most sectors in Hong Kong fell, with energy and consumer goods leading the declines. Hong…

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US stocks lower in midday trade as global markets fall
August 21, 2015
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US stocks lower in midday trade as global markets fall

Following yesterday’s Fed minutes, the upbeat data added to recent speculation that the central bank…

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China stocks plunge after days of instability
August 20, 2015
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China stocks plunge after days of instability

Those fears prompted a wild ride on China’s Shanghai Composite Index, which plunged as much…

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Shanghai index falls further, other Asian markets lower
August 20, 2015
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Shanghai index falls further, other Asian markets lower

“Another tumble by the Shanghai Composite merely reinforced the idea that the Chinese government is…

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US Stocks Open Lower, in Line With Global Declines
August 20, 2015
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US Stocks Open Lower, in Line With Global Declines