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China Trade Figures Weigh on Stocks in Asia, Europe – Wall Street Journal
Reuters China Trade Figures Weigh on Stocks in Asia, EuropeWall Street JournalChinese shares suffered their worst decline in more than a month Tuesday, dragging down markets across Asia, as weaker-than-expected imports in July fueled worries that consumption demand on the mainland is slowing …Fed to resume buying Treasury bondsLos Angeles TimesTreasuries Jump, US Stocks... »
Japan Seeking US Wheat, Corn for Livestock Feed as Russia Bans Exports – Bloomberg
Globe and Mail Japan Seeking US Wheat, Corn for Livestock Feed as Russia Bans ExportsBloombergJapan, Asia's second-largest wheat buyer, is seeking US supplies for livestock feed after Russia halted exports because of the worst drought in at least 50 years. The country buys Russian …US wheat jumps over 6 percent on Russia export curbsReutersRussia... »
Social networks getting more of Americans’ time online – CNET
PC World Social networks getting more of Americans' time onlineCNETAmericans are changing their Internet usage habits and, increasingly, they're spending a bulk of their time on social networks such as Facebook. It's not a new trend–but the numbers are getting bigger, according to a report released by …Nielsen: Social Networking is 23 Pct of... »
Users now spend 23% of their online time on social networks – TG Daily
BollyPatrika.com (blog) Users now spend 23% of their online time on social networksTG DailyPeople are spending less time checking their e-mail, reading news and going to traditional online portals, but are spending a heck of a lot more time on Facebook and Twitter. According to the latest numbers from Nielsen Internet research, in June,... »
Yen Falls After Vote – Wall Street Journal
AFP Yen Falls After VoteWall Street JournalTOKYO—The yen declined against the US dollar and euro in Asia Monday as investors speculated that the Japanese ruling party's significant losses in the weekend elections have increased uncertainties over the nation's politics. …Yen Declines on Kan Election Loss, Signs Global Recovery IntactBusinessWeekYen falls after Japan ruling party... »
Asia Currencies Rally This Week, Led by Won, on Rate Increases – BusinessWeek
Kansas City Star Asia Currencies Rally This Week, Led by Won, on Rate IncreasesBusinessWeekJuly 9 (Bloomberg) — Asian currencies gained this week as signs economic expansion is gathering momentum prompted central bankers in South Korea and Malaysia to increase borrowing costs, underpinning fund inflows into the …S Korea Won Up At 2-Week High, Bonds... »
Asian Swaps Rise Most in 3 Months as Central Banks Raise Rates – BusinessWeek
Washington Post Asian Swaps Rise Most in 3 Months as Central Banks Raise RatesBusinessWeekJuly 9 (Bloomberg) — Asian interest-rate swaps gained this week by the most in three months as central banks from Malaysia to South Korea to India increased borrowing costs to ease rising consumer prices. …S Korea Won Up At 2-Week High,... »
S Korea Won Up At 2-Week High, Bonds Mixed After BOK Rate Hike – Wall Street Journal
S Korea Won Up At 2-Week High, Bonds Mixed After BOK Rate HikeWall Street JournalSEOUL (Dow Jones)–The South Korea won rose to a two-week high late Friday in Seoul, boosted by an unexpected key policy rate hike, while strong gains in the benchmark stock index also helped. The Bank of Korea raised its key... »
Opening a Big Store in China, Apple Remains a Market Underdog – New York Times
New York Times Opening a Big Store in China, Apple Remains a Market UnderdogNew York TimesA gardener working outside the new flagship Apple store in Shanghai. The store, which will be one of its largest in Asia, is scheduled to open Saturday. By DAVID BARBOZA SHANGHAI — Although Apple is widely admired in China,... »
IMF Says India May Expand at Fastest Pace in Four Years in 2010 – BusinessWeek
The Hindu IMF Says India May Expand at Fastest Pace in Four Years in 2010BusinessWeekJuly 8 (Bloomberg) — India's economic growth this year may accelerate at the fastest pace since 2007 as strong domestic demand counters the impact of the European debt crisis, the International Monetary Fund said. …IMF raises world growth forecast but... »