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MAS Monetary Policy Statement
January 28th, 2015
Since the last Monetary Policy Statement in October, developments in the global and domestic inflation environment have led to a significant shift in Singapore’s CPI inflation outlook for 2015. As part of its ongoing economic surveillance, MAS has assessed ...
Global shares resilient as investors pin hopes on Fed; Apple outperforms
January 28th, 2015
Asian stocks showed some resilience on Wednesday as investors speculated whether the Federal Reserve could take a dovish turn in its post-meeting statement later in the session, amid signs a stronger dollar was hurting U.S. corporate profits. Apple Inc (AAPL.O) also ...
ICAP Information Services partners with Wind Information Co.
January 27th, 2015
ICAP plc (IAP.L), a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, announces today that ICAP Information Services (IIS), the information division of ICAP, has partnered with Wind Information Co., Ltd (Wind Info), a ...
Iron ore price tumbles to fresh 5.5-year low
January 27th, 2015
Iron ore has tumbled to a fresh five-and-a-half-year low as a sharp decline in steel prices and softening demand from China, the world’s largest consumer, weigh on prices of the steelmaking material. The price of ore with 62 per ...
Swissquote and Manchester United announce global partnership
January 27th, 2015
Swissquote Bank is the official forex & online financial trading partner of Manchester United Manchester United has announced a multi-year global sponsorship deal with Geneva-based online forex trading company Swissquote. Neither party gave details on the value for the ...
Beijing unveils draft of foreign investment law
January 26th, 2015
China has begun public consultation on the law which will replace and update three existing laws which are seen as being out of date and also in conflict with other rules. China began a public consultation on the draft ...
Euro Slips With U.S. Futures on Greece as Treasuries Gain
January 26th, 2015
The euro slipped with U.S. equity-index futures, while Treasuries rallied as Greek voters handed victory to a party that’s pledged to renegotiate the terms of an international bailout. Asian stocks dropped with crude oil and industrial metals. The 19-nation ...
Asia Stocks Little Changed Before European Central Bank Decision
January 22nd, 2015
Asia’s benchmark stock gauge was little changed as investors awaited a European Central Bank decision today on quantitative-easing strategy. Chinese shares rallied as the People’s Bank of China pumped funds into the financial system. Bridgestone Corp. sank 1.7 percent as tiremakers ...
Euro Near 11-Year Low as JGBs Plunge Before ECB
January 22nd, 2015
The euro traded near an 11-year low against the dollar and Japanese 10-year yields jumped the most since 2013 amid speculation the European Central Bank will boost stimulus through asset purchases. U.S. and European equity-index futures climbed and Hong ...
Davos: Bosses ‘less optimistic’ about global economy
January 21st, 2015
Chief executives are less optimistic about the economy this year than last, a survey unveiled at the World Economic Forum suggests. PwC‘s annual survey shows that just 37% think the economy will improve in 2015, down from 44% last ...
