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China c.bank increases cash injections to soothe tightening worries

China's central bank increased short-term fund injections into the financial system on Wedneday, in a bid to soothe market worries…

4 years ago

EXCLUSIVE Fed’s Barkin: U.S. “closing in” on taper, but could still take a few months

It may take a few months more for the U.S. job market to recover enough that the Federal Reserve can…

4 years ago

‘What a run!’: German exports jump despite supply bottlenecks

German exports rose more than expected in June despite persisting supply bottlenecks in manufacturing, data showed on Monday, suggesting a…

4 years ago

Analysis: Where will yields go? Investors weigh U.S. jobs data against Delta fears

An unexpectedly strong jobs number for July has bolstered the case for investors who believe Treasury yields will head higher…

4 years ago

Cooling measures doing little to slow New Zealand’s housing boom

Desperation among homebuyers is pushing New Zealand house prices to record highs, overpowering the government's efforts to rein in the…

4 years ago

S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs after Fed minutes

U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record closing highs after minutes from the…

4 years ago

Quickening U.S. recovery puts Fed taper discussion in focus

More clues on just when and how the U.S. Federal Reserve may begin to cut its pandemic-induced bond-buying spree are…

4 years ago

Big Tech’s push into India’s financial sector raises concerns, says central bank

Plans by Big Tech to foray further into India's financial sector pose risks for traditional banks as the tech firms…

4 years ago

Fast and furious first half of 2021 keeps financial markets at full throttle

After the unprecedented pandemic-driven swings in global financial markets last year 2021 was never going to be dull, and so…

4 years ago

Asian shares rise after consumer confidence boosts Nasdaq to record high

Asian shares rose and a gauge of global equities hovered near record highs on Wednesday after rising consumer confidence in…

4 years ago