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Oil rises on reported US crude inventory draw, expected OPEC cut
October 19th, 2016
Oil prices rose early on Wednesday, pushed up by a report of a fall in U.S. crude inventories and an OPEC statement saying a planned production cut was achievable, although analysts warned that Chinese economic data could erode the ...
Multinational law firm agrees partnership with Chinese law firm
October 18th, 2016
Leading global law firm Hogan Lovells and Fujian Fidelity Law Firm (“Fidelity“) have entered into a formal association in the China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone (“Shanghai FTZ“). This move reflects the firm’s growth strategy in Asia and the importance ...
Asian Stocks Rise as Mixed U.S. Data Damp Rate Hike Outlook
October 18th, 2016
Japan’s Topix index fluctuates between gains and losses N.Z.’s benchmark index tumbles 1.3 percent to three-month low Asian stocks rose as mixed U.S. economic data supported the case for monetary policy to remain accommodative. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index ...
Why Oil Prices Are Bothering the AUD
October 17th, 2016
Historically, there hadn’t been much of a strong correlation between crude oil and the Australian dollar, whether it’s a positive or negative one. These days, however, the rise in the commodity seems to be accompanied by a drag on ...
Company wants to introduce hands-free shopping in virtual reality
October 17th, 2016
Alibaba‘s finance arm is working on a technology that could potentially allow users to shop inside virtual stores without having to take off their virtual reality (VR) goggles to settle payments. On Wednesday, Ant Financial, the company behind Alipay, ...
Yuan Set for Biggest Weekly Drop Since January as Pressures Rise
October 14th, 2016
Decline in exports supports case for further depreciation: ANZ Chinese currency retreats as dollar climbs on Fed rate bets China’s yuan headed for the biggest weekly decline since January as mainland markets returned from holidays to face intensified depreciation ...
Oil prices fall on higher OPEC output, rise in U.S. crude stocks
October 13th, 2016
Oil prices fell on Thursday after OPEC said its production had risen to the highest level in at least eight years and following reports of an increase in U.S. crude stockpiles. Brent crude futures LCOc1 were trading at $51.46 ...
Oil prices rise, but doubts grow over Russia’s deal commitment
October 12th, 2016
Crude oil prices returned to the positive zone in early Asian trade Wednesday, but the growth momentum has slowed on heightened uncertainty over Russia’s willingness to cut production even as global oil supplies increased last month. On the New ...
Asian Stocks Fall on U.S. Rate Outlook, Samsung as Pound Jumps
October 12th, 2016
Sterling snaps drop with Parliament to discuss Brexit plan Oil below $51 amid doubts over Russia’s stance on OPEC deal Asia stocks dropped for a fourth day as investors fretted about the prospect of U.S. interest-rate hikes and Samsung ...
Nasdaq and Hong Kong exchange sharing information on blockchain technology
October 11th, 2016
The Nasdaq stock market is hoping to bring its blockchain technology to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to its president and chief operating officer Adena Friedman. In the city on Thursday and Friday last week to meet with ...
