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AFP News•yesterdayPound regains ground as Brexit storm rages
The pound rebounded against the dollar Friday, a day after a severe shellacking, as some investors were willing to bet on Prime Minister Theresa May getting a controversial Brexit draft deal through parliament, dealers said. "The pound is holding on to its early Friday morning gains, on the back
- Reuters•yesterday
BRIEF-Hexing Electrical Expects To Win State-Grid's Bids For A Combined 157.1 Mln Yuan
Nov 16 (Reuters) - Hexing Electrical Co Ltd: * SAYS IT EXPECTS TO WIN STATE-GRID'S BIDS FOR A COMBINED 157.1 MILLION YUAN ($22.60 million) Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2TiX9D5 Further company ...
Associated Press•yesterdayEurozone central banker suggests rates could stay low longer
The head of the European Central Bank indicated a first interest rate increase could be postponed if unexpected trouble strikes the 19 countries that use the euro as their currency. Mario Draghi warned in a speech Friday the current economic expansion remains "resilient" as unemployment continues
- Reuters•yesterday
BRIEF-Shenzhen Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Oriental Energy's Shares Involving 113.2 Mln Yuan
Nov 16 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Stock Exchange * FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF ORIENTAL ENERGY CO LTD'S 13.2 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 113.2 MILLION YUAN ($16.29 million) ON NOV 16 Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2lSW4T8 ...
- Reuters•2 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Most Asian currencies firmer; Indonesia's rupiah leads gains
(Adds text, updates prices) Nov 16 (Reuters) - Most Asian currencies firmed in a thin range on Friday as hopes of easing trade tension between China and the United States were undercut by political turmoil ...
- Reuters•2 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Most Asian currencies strengthen; rupiah leads gains
Nov 16 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0200 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 113.450 113.62 +0.15 ...
AFP News•2 days agoIndonesia surprises with rate hike after weak trade data
Indonesia hiked interest rates again Thursday as weak trade data and a slumping currency prompted the central bank to boost borrowing costs for the sixth time this year. Bank Indonesia surprised analysts as it raised the key lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.0 percent, its latest policy move as the
- Reuters•2 days ago
BRIEF-Shenzhen Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Tunghsu Optoelectronic's Shares Involving 122.7 Mln Yuan
Nov 15 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Stock Exchange : * FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF TUNGHSU OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD'S 25.2 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 122.7 MILLION YUAN ($17.69 million) ON NOV 15 Source ...
- Reuters•3 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Asian currencies firm on China-U.S. trade hopes; peso in focus
(Adds text, updates prices) Nov 15 (Reuters) - Asian currencies firmed on Thursday on news that China has delivered a written response to U.S. trade demands, raising hopes the two sides will begin negotiations ...
Associated Press•3 days agoAsian stocks lower after Wall Street fall, Brexit approval
Most Asian stock markets declined Thursday after Wall Street fell for a fifth day and Britain's Cabinet endorsed a draft agreement to leave the European Union. KEEPING SCORE: Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost 0.7 ...
- Reuters•3 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Asian currencies firmer; Thai baht leads gains
Nov 15 (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 113.550 113.61 +0.05 ...
AFP News•3 days agoBrexit turmoil hammers pound but stocks hold steady
The pound dived Thursday as a string of British government resignations appeared to put a draft Brexit deal in serious jeopardy, dealers said. The UK currency was pummelled as ministers, including Brexit secretary Dominic Raab, quit in protest against the DRAFT EU exit deal, sparking concern that Prime
AFP News•3 days agoBrexit breakthrough: the Irish issue explained
The draft Brexit deal between Britain and the European Union was made possible by a breakthrough over the Irish border, but it could still prove the issue that unravels the agreement. Both sides agreed last year to keep open Britain's land border with EU member Ireland no matter what happens, but
AFP News•3 days agoPound gets Brexit boost as equities slip
European equity markets ended a volatile session lower Wednesday as the pound sterling gained on hopes of some kind of Brexit deal, dealers said. The pound had a rollercoaster day as Prime Minister Theresa May defended her divorce deal with the EU before rowdy lawmakers and tried to win the backing
AFP News•3 days agoSwedish conservative loses bid to form government
The leader of Sweden's conservative Moderates party failed Wednesday in a bid to form a government as parliament rejected his nomination for prime minister, after elections produced political deadlock. Lawmakers voted 195 to 154 against the speaker's nomination of Ulf Kristersson to head a government
- Reuters•3 days ago
BRIEF-China Life Insurance's Jan-Oct Premium Income At About 492.0 Billion Yuan
Nov 14 (Reuters) - China Life Insurance Co Ltd : * SAYS JAN-OCT PREMIUM INCOME AT ABOUT 492.0 BILLION YUAN ($70.79 billion) Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2Flk11Q Further company coverage: ($1 ...
- Reuters•4 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Oil price slump, Brexit news boost most Asian currencies
(Adds text, updates prices) By Aby Jose Koilparambil Nov 14 (Reuters) - Most Asian currencies firmed on Wednesday as the dollar softened and a slump in oil prices eased concerns about inflation risks. ...
- Reuters•4 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Indonesian rupiah leads gains in Asian currencies
Nov 14 (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 113.920 113.8 -0.11 ...
- Reuters•4 days ago
BRIEF-Xishui Strong Year Says Unit's Jan-Oct Premium Income Totalled 12.7 Bln Yuan
Nov 13 (Reuters) - Xishui Strong Year Co Ltd Inner Mongolia : * SAYS UNIT'S JAN-OCT PREMIUM INCOME TOTALLED 12.7 BILLION YUAN ($1.83 billion) Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2Teij5w Further company ...
- Reuters•4 days ago
BRIEF-Shenzhen Exchange Filing Shows Block Trade Of Tunghsu Optoelectronic's Shares Involving 142.5 Mln Yuan
Nov 13 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Stock Exchange : * FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF TUNGHSU OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD'S 30 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 142.5 MILLION YUAN ($20.50 million) ON NOV 13 Source text ...
- Reuters•4 days ago
BRIEF-New China Life Insurance's Jan-Oct Premium Income At 109.5 Bln Yuan
Nov 13 (Reuters) - New China Life Insurance Co Ltd : * SAYS JAN-OCT PREMIUM INCOME AT 109.5 BILLION YUAN ($15.75 billion) Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2JZlnOv Further company coverage: ($1 = ...
- Reuters•5 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Most Asian currencies firm on U.S.-China trade talk hopes
(Adds text, updates prices) By Aditya Soni Nov 13 (Reuters) - Most Asian currencies firmed on Tuesday on hopes of a thaw in Sino-U.S. trade tensions after reports that the two sides have resumed high-level ...
- Reuters•5 days ago
EM ASIA FX-Most weak; Indonesian rupiah leads losses
Nov 13 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0141 GMT on Tuesday. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 113.640 ...
- Reuters•5 days ago
BRIEF-Long Yuan Construction Signs Landscaping PPP Project With Investment Of 1.3 Bln Yuan
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Long Yuan Construction Group Co Ltd : * SAYS IT SIGNS LANDSCAPING PPP PROJECT IN SHAANXI WITH INVESTMENT OF 1.3 BILLION YUAN ($186.68 million) Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2DiDuhj ...
- Reuters•5 days ago
BRIEF-Livzon Pharmaceutical And Units Receive Government Subsidies Of 268.2 Million Yuan As Of Nov 13
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc : * SAYS IT AND UNITS RECEIVE GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES OF 268.2 MILLION YUAN ($38.51 million) AS OF NOV 13 Source text in Chinese: https://bit.ly/2QwsjFb ...