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World Stock Markets Tense after Gloom in Asian Trading

Friday was still markedly turbulent for world markets as economic news focused of the slide on Asian shares to 20-month lows. Meanwhile, S&P futures fell steeply and China’s yuan weakened. Anticipation for corporate profits also added to the lingering fears toward global trade and economic growth. In a sign of shaky investor confidence, the gloom …

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bank of japan

Japan to Retain Policy, Centers on 10-Year Yield Range

The Bank of Japan retain its policy settings at its meeting this week, according to economists in a poll, amid stronger speculation that the BOJ will eventually use greater flexibility in yield movements as a tightening measure. [img desc: Bank of Japan Maintains Policy Stance, Centers on 10-Year Yield Range] All 46 analysts that were …

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saudi arabian

Saudi Arabia Willing to Accept Deficit for Economic Growth

Saudi Arabia is planning to balance its state budgets over the medium term although they stay willing to accept deficits if they are needed to fuel economic growth, according to Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan. The government has announced that it will get rid of the budget gap, officially projected at 148 billion riyals ($39.5 billion) …

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