Morning Deal: Fed Will Soften Juice Risk Appetite

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a meeting of the Economic Club of New York in New York, U.S., October 19, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 2 (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from financial markets columnist Jamie McGeever. Asian markets are expected to open higher …

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Morning Deal: Dramatic Currency Swings in Japan, Bond Market Divergence

A worker holds samples of the new Japanese yen banknotes at the Bank of Japan’s National Printing Office banknote factory during a media event on the new banknotes to be introduced in 2024, Tokyo, Japan, November 21, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/ File Photo acquires licensing rights Nov 1 (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead …

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Asia opens mixed game as tech giants signal rebound: markets close

Asia opens mixed game as tech giants signal rebound: markets close

(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks looked set for a mixed opening Friday as shares of big technology companies on Wall Street rallied late in the session after solid gains. US stock futures are rising. Most read by Bloomberg Nasdaq 100 futures gained in the Asian session after the underlying benchmark fell 1.9% on Thursday. Both Amazon.com …

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Oil falls more than 1% on weaker economic outlook

Oil falls more than 1% on weaker economic outlook

[1/2]In an illustration taken on September 4, 2022, you can see the word “oil” and a stock chart through a magnifying glass. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquisition of licensing rights Investors are monitoring the development of the Israel-Hamas conflict US oil stocks increased more than expected – EIA Macroeconomic concerns weigh in NEW YORK, Oct 26 …

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China’s new bonds are aimed at helping economic recovery, an official says, as its budget deficit widens

China's new bonds are aimed at helping economic recovery, an official says, as its budget deficit widens

In an illustration taken on February 10, 2020, Chinese yuan banknotes can be seen behind a highlighted stock market graph. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Ilustracja Acquisition of licensing rights BEIJING, Oct 25 (Reuters) – China’s new government bonds will help shore up the economic recovery, China’s Vice Finance Minister Zhu Zhongming said on Wednesday, as the government’s stepped-up …

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Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US economic data

Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US economic data

Electronic boards showing stock market information at the Dubai Stock Exchange, United Arab Emirates, November 5, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File photo Acquisition of licensing rights Oct 24 (Reuters) – Most major Gulf exchanges traded higher on Tuesday as economic data is expected to provide guidance to the U.S. Federal Reserve on its next steps, although …

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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries in August hit the highest level since December 2021 – data

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries in August hit the highest level since December 2021 - data

The bronze seal of the Department of the Treasury is shown at the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NEW YORK, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries rose to their highest level since December 2021 in August, Treasury Department data showed on Wednesday, …

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China, as expected, is leaving benchmark lending rates unchanged

China, as expected, is leaving benchmark lending rates unchanged

A woman walks past the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, in Beijing, China, September 28, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE, Oct 20 (Reuters) – China left benchmark mortgage rates unchanged at Friday’s monthly fixing, in line with market expectations as a set of economic data suggests …

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