Bond Report: Treasurys turn up after weak U.S. data
Short-term Treasury yields touch at least multi-month lows after a trio of U.S. economic reports came in worse than many economists expected.
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Asia Markets: Most Asia markets rise; Taipei, Hong Kong gain
Most Asian markets climb on cautious buying after European Union nations endorsed a treaty to enforce fiscal discipline. Japanese stocks rise on the back of some positive economic data and earnings reports.
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Vacuum-sealed markets
The market is no longer pressure-packed, says Bill Bonner. article found on Vacuum-sealed markets
Lock in 7% per year until 2014
With income on cash negligible, and equity markets mired in volatility, coporate bonds are a good alternative, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he looks at at one bond which promises a yield of over 7% over the next three years. article found on Lock in 7% per year until 2014
The most important sector in the world right now
China has one sector that's of critical importance to the rest of the world, says Cris Sholto Heaton - and it's looking very shaky. article found on The most important sector in the world right now
Asia Markets: Asia stocks post modest gains
Asia stocks turn around from a broadly lower open to make mild gains, as the Japanese market gets a boost from manufacturing firms, and Australia’s Woolworths helps lead gains in Sydney.
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London Markets: Barclays, BP and Greece drive FTSE 100 lower
London stocks track European markets lower to begin the week, amid signs of renewed jitters surrounding Greece, with Barclays and BHP Billiton among those leading the way south.
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Europe Markets: European stocks fall ahead of EU summit
European stock markets pull back Monday as investors take precautions ahead of the European leaders meeting in Brussels to finalize a fiscal pact.
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Craig Stephen’s This Week in China: Apple wrestles with its ‘China problem’
Behind China’s remarkable economic progress toil an estimated 120 million migrant workers, typically living and working in austere factory complexes, writes Craig Stephen. This is now a problem for Apple and other multinationals doing business in the country.
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Greece rebuffs budget commissioner reports
Finance minister dismisses German-backed idea for EU commissioner with veto over national government policies.
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