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Yuan devaluation boosts Chinese shares
AFP, Published on 11/08/2015
» HONG KONG - Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday, with Shanghai and Hong Kong boosted by news China's central bank is devaluing its currency while other regional markets fell.
Asian energy stocks sink, airlines rise
AFP, Published on 28/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Shares in energy firms tumbled Friday after oil prices hit four-year lows in reaction to Opec's decision to ignore calls for an output cut, although the prospect of cheaper fuel sent airlines surging.
Asian shares gain as tensions ease
AFP, Published on 12/08/2014
» Asian shares closed mostly higher Tuesday, tracking rallies on Wall Street and in Europe as easing geopolitical tensions lifted investor confidence.
Global markets extend slump
AFP, Published on 30/05/2012
» World stock markets dived on Wednesday and the euro hit a new 22-month dollar low on mounting concerns over a potential Spanish bailout amid warnings from Brussels to EU heavyweight France.
Global Manufacturing data 'mixed'
AFP, Published on 02/04/2012
» US stocks started a new quarter hovering around the breakeven point Monday as investors weighed a batch of manufacturing data from the United States, China and Europe.