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Dollar, U.S. futures hold gains, Topix leads markets in Asia
March 1st, 2017
Dollar, U.S. futures hold gains, Topix leads markets in Asia Treasuries drop as odds jump for U.S. rate hike in March Dollar and equity bulls found little cause for concern in Donald Trump’s address to Congress despite a lack ...
Asian Stocks Rise, Bonds Slip Before Trump Speech: Markets Wrap
February 28th, 2017
Odds for U.S. interest rate hike in March rise to 50% Trump speech Tuesday to be scrutinized for spending plans Asian stocks erased gains as a rally in Tokyo faltered and the yen strengthened ahead of Donald Trump’s address ...
Asia Stock rally fizzles as bonds gain; Dollar weakens
February 16th, 2017
Dollar weakens while Treasuries halt a five-day slide MSCI All-Country World Index hit a record on Wednesday The reflation trade rally that sent global equities soaring to the highest level on record was cut short during Asian hours as ...
Dollar hits two-week high vs yen on U.S.-Japan summit relief
February 13th, 2017
The dollar rose to a two-week high versus the yen on Monday, with the market breathing a sigh of relief as the closely watched two-day U.S.-Japan summit held over the weekend was seen to have ended smoothly. U.S. President ...
Yen fell as the central bank moved to reassert control over rising yields
February 3rd, 2017
Shanghai shares slip as trading resumes after holiday Focus turns to U.S. jobs as investors seek clues on economy Japanese government bonds swung and the yen fell as the central bank moved to reassert control over rising yields, while ...
Non-committal Fed drives down dollar, dampens stocks
February 2nd, 2017
The dollar slipped to a 12-week low on Thursday and stock and bonds markets both showed caution after the U.S. Federal Reserve stuck to its mildly upbeat view of the world but gave no hint on when it will ...
Asia Stocks Extend Global Rally on Growth Optimism: Markets Wrap
January 25th, 2017
S&P 500 Index climbs to record as commodity shares advance Australian dollar slides on weaker-than-expected inflation Stocks in Asia joined a global equities rally as corporate results reignited investors’ optimism in economic growth. A surge in commodities prices bolstered ...
Gold Falls With Yen as Haven-Asset Flight Eases: Markets Wrap
January 18th, 2017
Asian emerging-market currencies rise on dollar weakness Yen retreats as the currency ends seven days of strength The flight to haven assets eased following the biggest drop in the dollar since July with moves in the yen, Treasuries and ...
Pound Drops on EU Concern, Asian Shares Decline: Markets Wrap
January 16th, 2017
U.K. PM to signal plans to quit EU single market: Sunday Times Asian equities retreat with U.S. stock-index futures The pound tumbled on a report that U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May will signal plans to quit the European Union’s ...
Korean won weakest major currency followed by pound and yen
January 9th, 2017
Korean won weakest major currency, followed by pound and yen Crude oil price down for first time in four sessions The offshore yuan had its biggest two-day fall since June as most other major currencies also slid, led by ...
