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Asia stocks mixed on Europe worries
Dec 17th
HONG KONG: Asian stock markets trod water on Friday, with solid economic data from the United States providing support, but traders taking a wait-and-see attitude to Europe''s stabilisation efforts.
Tokyo''s Nikkei was flat, ending…
Asian shares mostly up on China interest rate report
Dec 8th
HONG KONG: Asian markets were mostly higher Tuesday as dealers brushed off a report that China will hike interest rates soon, but Japanese shares sank as the yen surged against the dollar.
The dollar hit a three-week low against the Japanese unit foll…
A new global financial architecture
Dec 7th
The erroneous belief that markets are self-regulating and always deliver efficient outcomes needs to be put to rest.
ECB intervenes in bond markets
Dec 5th
FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank has decided to calm financial markets by buying huge amounts of public debt and extending generous liquidity conditions, and is pressing European leaders to step up to the plate in turn.
After its governing council…
Russia, Qatar triumph as World Cup losers cry foul
Dec 4th
ZURICH: Russia and the tiny Gulf state of Qatar have scored stunning victories in the battle for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, triggering anguished disappointment and cries of foul play from losing bidders.
The surprise results Thursday came after an …
Asian stocks extend gain
Dec 3rd
HONG KONG: Asian stocks extended gains from the previous day as a fresh batch of US economic figures added to growing sentiment that the world''s biggest economy is on the right track to recovery.
A decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) …
Russia, Qatar to host Football World Cup 2018, 2022
Dec 3rd
ZURICH: Russia will host the 2018 Football World Cup while Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup following vote by FIFA''s executive committee members here on Thursday, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced.
Russia beat off competition from Engla…
Strong US data sends Asian markets surging
Dec 3rd
HONG KONG: Asian markets soared Thursday on strong US jobs and manufacturing data and an upbeat assessment of the world''s biggest economy, putting aside concerns over the eurozone.
The euro was also holding up against major currencies on spec…
FIFA World Cup: Russia 2018, Qatar 2022
Dec 2nd
Hosts chosen for football World Cups, England’s bid thwarted.
Heavy snow hits airports and roads across Europe
Dec 1st
LONDON: Snow and freezing temperatures severely disrupted airports in Germany and Britain and caused chaos and deaths on roads across Europe on Tuesday.
More than 200 flights were cancelled at Frankfurt airport in Germany, the continent''s thi…
