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ECB holds key rates steady
Published on 16/07/2015
» FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank held its key interest rates steady, as expected, at its regular policy meeting on Thursday, a spokesman said.
10 likely consequences of 'No' vote
News, Mohamed A El-Erian, Published on 08/07/2015
» By heeding their government's advice and voting "No" in the referendum on Sunday, Greek citizens sent an unambiguous message.
The China Syndrome
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/05/2015
» China's ageing and deflationary cycle will have more far-reaching consequences for the rest of Asia and the world, as the trend is already pushing commodity prices to fall sharply and spreading deflationary pressure in many emerging markets, analysts warn.
Tokyo stock market hits 15-year high
Published on 20/05/2015
» HONG KONG/LONDON — Tokyo's stock market hit a 15-year high Wednesday as Seoul and Shanghai also rose, but Hong Kong and other Asian markets retreated after recent gains.
Hope in greece and Ukraine helps lift global stocks
Business, Published on 16/02/2015
» Recap: Global bourses early last week were jolted by nerves over Greece's finances, and downbeat Chinese trade data, but rebounded later on a peace agreement in Ukraine and European Central Bank approval of more emergency liquidity to Greece. The Thai stock market also rose slightly.
Set Gains on oil revival as greek drama intensifies
Business, Published on 09/02/2015
» Recap: Asian stock markets were rattled by concerns about Greece's plans to renegotiate its bailout. Worries mounted after Greece's new finance minister clashed with his powerful German counterpart and the European Central Bank (ECB) moved to stop funding Greece's lenders.
Asian markets jittery over Greece woes
Published on 05/02/2015
» HONG KONG — Concerns about Greece's plans to renegotiate its bailout rattled Asian markets Thursday and put pressure on the euro, while Shanghai and Hong Kong reversed early gains despite China cutting the amount of funds banks must hold in reserve.
Set rides wave of ECB euphoria to 5.3% Gain
Business, Published on 26/01/2015
» Recap: An aggressive stimulus move by the European Central Bank (ECB) stoked a global stock rally last week. The Thai market also tracked the euphoria.
Asia stocks surge on ECB move
Published on 23/01/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian equity markets rallied Friday after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a huge cash injection to kickstart the eurozone economy, while crude prices surged on news the monarch of oil kingpin Saudi Arabia had died.
Asia stocks mostly higher
Published on 22/01/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian markets extended their rally this week, while the euro dipped ahead of a much-anticipated European Central Bank policy meeting that is forecast to see it introduce more monetary easing measures.