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AFP News•9 minutes agoDollar strengthens with bond yields, boosts Japanese exporters
The dollar extended gains against its main peers and most other currencies Tuesday as rising US bond yields fan speculation of a sharp rise in interest rates, while most of Asia's major markets edged up after recent losses. An improving economy and expectations that inflation will continue to rise
- Reuters•56 minutes ago
EM ASIA FX-S. Korean won, Taiwan dollar weaken; Thai baht edges up
April 24 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0142 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 108.780 108.7 -0.07 ...
- Reuters•16 hours ago
BRIEF-Shanghai Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Shaanxi Coal's Shares Involving 312.6 Mln Yuan
April 23 (Reuters) - Shanghai Stock Exchange Filing: * SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF SHAANXI COAL'S 44.5 MLN SHARES INVOLVING 312.6 MLN YUAN ON APRIL 23 Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2yJZikT Further company ...
- Reuters•17 hours ago
BRIEF-Nanyang Topsec Technologies' Unit Wins Bid For Equipment Supply Worth 218.0 Mln Yuan
April 23 (Reuters) - Nanyang Topsec Technologies Group Inc : * SAYS UNIT WINS BID FOR EQUIPMENT SUPPLY WORTH 218.0 MILLION YUAN ($34.57 million) Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2Ji8ZYh Further company ...
- Reuters•20 hours ago
EM ASIA FX-Most Asian currencies weaken as rising U.S. yields bolster dollar
* Indonesian rupiah hits lowest level in over 2 yrs * Yuan sole gainer in region (Adds text, updates prices) By Chris Thomas April 23 (Reuters) - Most emerging Asian currencies slipped on Monday as rising ...
- Reuters•yesterday
EM ASIA FX-Most currencies slip; Chinese yuan edges up
April 23 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0144 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 107.810 107.65 -0.15 ...
AFP News•3 days agoPound slides as UK rate hike prospect dims
The pound fell on Friday after Bank of England Governor Mark Carney shook the market's confidence in an early interest rate hike, dealers said. "Carney put an end to the debate, saying that markets should not bet on a May rate rise," noted Jasper Lawler, head of research at London Capital
- Reuters•4 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Asia FX slip as mood dims on sell-off in techs, S. Korean won leads losses
* Indian Rupee touches its weakest level in more than a year * Indonesian rupiah loses; BI stands pat on key rate on Thursday * Thai, Malaysian, Indian reserves data due later in day (Adds text, updates ...
- Reuters•4 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Most Asian currencies slip, S. Korean won leads losses
April 20 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0147 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 107.680 107.36 -0.30 ...
AFP News•5 days agoMacron, Merkel differ on fiscal policy in EU reform push
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday stressed their common will to reform the EU, but without bridging their fundamental differences on economic and fiscal policy. The young French leader voiced his passion for a sweeping overhaul for a post-Brexit EU that
- Reuters•5 days ago
BRIEF-Shenzhen Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of BOE Tech's Shares Involving 317.4 Mln Yuan
April 19 (Reuters) - BOE Technology Group Co Ltd : * SHENZHEN EXCHANGE FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF BOE TECHNOLOGY'S 67.0 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 317.4 MILLION YUAN ($50.56 million) ON APRIL 19 Source ...
- Reuters•5 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Most Asia currencies edge up as dollar steadies, S.Korea won leads
(Refiles to remove repeated words in paragraph 7) * Indonesian c. bank set to maintain key policy rate * Philippine peso firms despite shares dropping * S. Korean won firms most, Indian rupee biggest loser ...
- Reuters•5 days ago
EM ASIA FX-S.Korean won firms; Chinese yuan, Sing dlr slip
April 19 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0154 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 107.460 107.23 -0.21 ...
Associated Press•6 days agoKosovo, Serbian business ties withstand political dispute
Despite simmering diplomatic tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, business ties seem to be growing, with companies from both sides flocking to a regional trade fair to strike deals. In March, political relations hit a low when Kosovo police briefly arrested and expelled a top Serbian official after he
- Reuters•6 days ago
BRIEF-Shanghai Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Xiamen Tungsten Involving 364.65 Mln Yuan
April 18 (Reuters) - Shanghai Stock Exchange : * FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF XIAMEN TUNGSTEN CO LTD'S 16.25 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 364.65 MILLION YUAN ($58.02 million) ON APRIL 18 Source text in Chinese:: ...
- Reuters•6 days ago
BRIEF-Shanghai Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Involving 229.5 Mln Yuan
April 18 (Reuters) - Shanghai Stock Exchange : * FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF ZHEJIANG HUAYOU COBALT CO LTD'S 2.6 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 229.5 MILLION YUAN ($36.52 million) ON APRIL 18 Source text in ...
- Reuters•6 days ago
BRIEF-Shenzhen Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Macrolink Culturaltainment's Shares Involving 205 Mln Yuan
April 18 (Reuters) - Macrolink Culturaltainment Development Co Ltd: * SHENZHEN EXCHANGE FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF MACROLINK CULTURALTAINMENT'S 33.61 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 205.05 MILLION YUAN ($32.62 ...
- Reuters•6 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Asian currencies tread water, yuan down after surprise RRR cut
* Indian rupee hits over 6-month low * Investors trade cautiously in EM Asia FX * China's surprise RRR cut pressures yuan (Adds text, updates prices) By Christina Martin April 18 (Reuters) - Most emerging ...
- Reuters•6 days ago
EM ASIA FX-S.Korean won, Taiwan dollar firm; Philippine peso down
April 18 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0141 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Change on the day at 0141 GMT Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move ...
- Reuters•6 days ago
HKMA intervenes again as Hong Kong dollar weakens, buys HK$5.1 bln
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stepped into currency markets again early on Wednesday, buying an additional HK$5.102 billion ($649.70 million) in U.S trading hours as its currency repeatedly hit the weak end of its trading band. The latest intervention will reduce the aggregate balance - the
AFP News•6 days agoGlobal equities get boost from growth outlook
Global stock markets rose Tuesday on the back of optimism on the world economic outlook sparked by upbeat data from China, with investors happy to put geopolitical worries on the backburner for now. "With geopolitical concerns appearing to ease in recent days, risk appetite is gradually returning
- Reuters•7 days ago
HKMA intervenes again as Hong Kong dollar weakens, buys HK$6.2 bln
HONG KONG/NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stepped into currency markets again on Tuesday, buying an additional HK$6.2 billion ($790 million) as its currency repeatedly hit the weak end of its trading band. Including the HK$3.38 bln bought earlier on Tuesday, the
- Reuters•7 days ago
BRIEF-Hkma Buys Hk$6.2 Billion In Local Currency To Keep Hong Kong Dollar Within Its Trading Band
April 17 (Reuters) - * HKMA BUYS HK$6.2 BILLION IN LOCAL CURRENCY TO KEEP HONG KONG DOLLAR WITHIN ITS TRADING BAND ($1 = 7.8498 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Dan Burns)
- Reuters•7 days ago
HKMA intervenes again as Hong Kong dollar weakens, buys HK$3.38 bln
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) stepped into currency markets again on Tuesday, buying HK$3.38 billion ($431 million) in Hong Kong dollars as the currency repeatedly hit the weak end of its trading band. The latest intervention will reduce the aggregate balance - the sum of balances on clearing
- Reuters•7 days ago
BRIEF-Shenzhen Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Vanke's Shares Involving 2.68 Bln Yuan
April 17 (Reuters) - China Vanke Co Ltd : * SHENZHEN EXCHANGE FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF CHINA VANKE'S 89.72 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 2.68 BILLION YUAN ($427.02 million) ON APRIL 17 Source text in Chinese: ...