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(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-08 06:55 Nikkei snaps 7-day rally on econ fear, chip stocks sink Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 2:15AMBy Aiko Hayashi
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-08 06:21 Nikkei snaps 7-day rally on econ fear, chip stocks sink Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 1:45AMTOKYO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The Nikkei average slid 3.9 percent on Thursday, snapping a seven-day rally, after grim U.S. jobs data and an Intel Corp revenue warning fanned fears the recession was deepening, hitting chip stocks and other exporters.
WPP's Digital Push Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 12:09PM
Movers: Intel, Time Warner, Alcoa, Monsanto, Satyam Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 11:06AM
US Dollar Forecast to Decline Against Japanese Yen Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 9:58AMOur forex trading strategies forecast that the US Dollar will decline against the Japanese Yen, as today’s impressive USD/JPY decline has generated a breakout trading signal.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-07 07:20 Nikkei at 2-mth closing high, logs 7-day winning run Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 2:29AMBy Aiko Hayashi
HK shares extends losses as CCB slides Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 2:07AMHONG KONG, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares extended losses on Wednesday, dropping 1.5 percent in afternoon trade, led by a 9 percent plunge in China Construction Bank after it said Bank of America was selling a stake in the Chinese lender.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-07 06:32 Nikkei at 2-mth closing high, logs 7-day winning run Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:59AMTOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The Nikkei average rose 1.7 percent on Wednesday to hit a two-month closing high as exporters such as Honda Motor surged on a softer yen and amid hopes for a U.S. stimulus package to boost the economy.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-07 06:49 Taiwan stocks extend winning streak led by HTC Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 1:59AMTAIPEI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose 1.32 percent on Wednesday to a more than two-month closing high, with smartphone maker HTC leading gains after the company posted a 2008 net profit that was better than analysts had expected.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-07 00:44 Taiwan stocks - Factors to watch - Jan 7 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 7:59PMTAIPEI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Here are news stories and press reports that may affect the Taiwan stock market on Wednesday.
Shekel-dollar rate rises as Gaza fighting continues Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 4:55AMOnline foreign exchange firm Easy Forex says the continued fighting in Gaza points to continued dollar strength.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 08:03 Poland - Factors to Watch on Jan 6 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:30AMWARSAW, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Poland's financial markets on Tuesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland GMT + 1 hour):
HK shares snap 3-day rally as telcos retreat Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 3:23AMHONG KONG, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares fell 0.6 percent on Tuesday, snapping a three-day, 9 percent rally, as investors locked in gains on Chinese telecom stocks on talk that the much-awaited 3G licences may be issued as early as Wednesday.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 06:46 Taiwan stocks at 2-month closing high, LCDs jump Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:15AMBy Gina Chang
Forex reports Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 2:13AMIn this article, we argue that there is an interesting seasonal pattern affecting the US dollar’s exchange rate during the month of January. To some extent, the U.S. dollar has a tendency to rise during the month of January, particularly against the Japanese yen.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 06:24 Nikkei up 0.4 pct on yen, hopes for US econ steps Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:45AMTOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The Nikkei average rose 0.4 percent to hit a two-month closing high on Tuesday, buoyed by exporters such as Canon Inc on a weaker yen and hopes for economic stimulus steps by the U.S. administration taking office later this month.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 06:41 Indian shares edge higher, financials climb Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:44AMMUMBAI, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Indian shares nudged higher on Tuesday after a shaky start, but investors were circumspect as they braced for tough quarterly earnings.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-06 05:41 Nikkei up 0.3 pct on yen, hopes for US econ steps Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:44AMTOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average rose 0.3 percent on Tuesday, buoyed by exporters such as Canon Inc on a weaker yen and hopes for economic stimulus steps by the U.S. administration taking office later this month.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 01:53 Taiwan stocks up 4 pct on first trading day of '09 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 9:14PMTAIPEI, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks rose 4.05 percent on the first trading day of 2009, tracking gains on Wall Street and led by LCD makers such as AU Optronics after panel prices rebounded for the first time in six months.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-05 01:34 Nikkei climbs on hopes for better year, weaker yen Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:59PMTOKYO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average climbed 2.3 percent on Monday, the first trading day of the year, to hit its highest levels in two months as optimism that better times lie ahead lifted shares in the wake of a Wall Street surge.
FOREX--Dollar rises broadly in thin trade, sterling falls Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:49AM* Dollar broadly firmer in holiday-thinned trade
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-02 10:50 HK dollar eases slightly as market consolidates Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:15AMHONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) - The following is a snapshot of the Hong Kong foreign exchange and money markets in late trade on Friday. Close Morning Previous Close At 0954 GMT At 0324 GMT At 0932 GMT HK$ SPOT 7.7510/12 7.7510/13 7.7500/01
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-01-01 06:23 Indian shares rise 1 pct after dismal 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:44AMBANGALORE, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose more than 1 percent on Thursday as trading started for the new year, buoyed by hopes for an economic package and rate cuts, after they slumped more than half in 2008 in its worst annual fall.
World stocks end up after historic losses Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 7:14PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - World stock markets ended on an uptick for the year on Wednesday, after some bourses registered their worst annual losses in history.
Euro ends volatile year in dip against dollar, pound Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:18PMThe euro fell below 1.40 dollars on Wednesday and backed away from reaching parity with the pound in thin holiday trading.
Analyst Actions: Ceradyne, National Penn Bancshares, RTI Biologics Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:06PM
Euro ends volatile year in dip against dollar, pound Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:38PMA man passes in front of a currency exchage board in central Moscow. The euro fell below 1.40 dollars Wednesday and backed away from reaching parity with the pound in thin holiday trading.
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks end up after historic losses Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:30PM(Deletes extraenous words from third bullet point)
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks end up after historic annual losses Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:26PM* World stocks edge up after huge losses for year
US Dollar Index Ends 2008 Up 7% Following Year of Record High Volatility and the Collapse of Modern Finance Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:13PMUS Dollar Index Ends 2008 Up 7% Following A Year of Record High Volatility and the Collapse of Modern Finance On the final day of 2008, the US dollar index wrapped up the year up 6.72 percent as risk aversion drove the currency higher for much of the second half of the year amidst historically high volatility.
Euro ends volatile year in dip against US dollar, pound Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:06PMNEW YORK: The euro fell below 1.40 dollars on Wednesday and backed away from reaching parity with the pound in thin holiday trading. The European single currency was trading at 1.3969 dollars around 2200 GMT, down from 1.4068 dollars late Tuesday.
Japanese Yen Ends Wednesday Mixed, Finishes 2008 as Biggest Gainer of the Year Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:09PM The Japanese yen ended Wednesday mixed across the majors, as the currency fell nearly 2 percent against the Australian dollar and British pound, but gained slightly against the euro and Swiss franc.
errible 2008 for stocks ending on up note Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 2:44PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - World stock markets were ending on an uptick for the year on Wednesday, after some bourses registered their worst annual losses in history.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-31 07:07 Taiwan stocks post worst annual drop in 18 years Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 2:14AMBy Gina Chang
Asian Currencies: Rupiah, Taiwan Dollar Rise, Paring 2008 Drops Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 1:07AMDec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Indonesia’s rupiah, headed for its worst year since 2000, advanced on speculation companies are demanding fewer dollars after the central bank imposed curbs on speculative trading. The Taiwan dollar strengthened.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-31 04:47 HK dollar hovers at upper limit, eyes c.bank Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 12:15AMHONG KONG, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The following is a snapshot of the Hong Kong foreign exchange and money markets on Wednesday. Morning Previous Close At 0321 GMT At 0913 GMT
HK shares end worst year in 3 decades firmer Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 12:08AMHONG KONG, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares ended firmer on the last day of 2008 but shed nearly half their value this year, marking their worst performance in over three decades in the midst of a massive financial meltdown that plunged the world into recession.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-31 04:21 Indian shares seen rising on last day of 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 11:45PMBANGALORE, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian shares are expected to climb on the last day of 2008, on hopes for an economic stimulus package and interest rate cuts. Higher world markets will also underpin sentiment. Shares in energy group Reliance Industries will be watched after Standard & Poor's revised its rating outlook on the company to negative from stable, citing its increased debt and pressure ...
FOREX-Dollar falls on low rates, pound under pressure Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 11:48AM* U.S. dollar falls against euro on weak economic data
Dollar sinks against euro, yen Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 10:35AMThe U.S. dollar fell against the euro and a basket of currencies Tuesday as weak U.S. housing data and a dim economic outlook for the start of 2009 weighed on the currency.
Taiwan dollar at 1-wk high on c.bank, stock gains Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:19PM(Adds details, quotes)
Gaza violence lifts oil but global stocks mixed Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:14PMU.S. stocks fell as Kuwait's decision to scrap a $17.4 billion (12 billion pound) joint venture with Dow Chemical highlighted fears about the global economy, even as the higher oil prices drove up energy shares.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-30 01:34 HK shares seen rangebound; China Eastern in focus Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:00PMHONG KONG, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares are expected to move in a narrow range on Tuesday, the last full trading day of 2008, but China Eastern Airlines will be in focus after Beijing more than doubled its aid package for the ailing company.
RPT-FOREX-Dollar falls on Mideast tensions, gloomy outlook Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:54AM(Repeats to align first paragraph, no changes to text)
Brazil's Real Opens Stronger Tracking Rising Euro Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 7:08AMRIO DE JANEIRO (Dow Jones)--Brazil's real opened slightly stronger against the U.S. dollar Monday, as investors opted for the higher interest rates offered in other markets, such as the euro zone.
Euro Rises As Economy Shows Signs Of Stabilizing, Pound Stumbles On Consumer Spending Outlook Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:58AMThe Euro rallied above 1.4250 on comments from German Finance minister Peer Steinbruek and French GDP showing growth in the third quarter. The Euro rallied above 1.4250 on comments from German Finance minister Peer Steinbruek and French GDP showing growth in the third quarter.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-26 16:37 RPT-UPDATE 3-Rouble devalued again after Russian oil nears $30 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 12:14PMBy Yelena Fabrichnaya and Andrei Ostroukh
RPT-UPDATE 3-Rouble devalued again after Russian oil nears $30 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:52AMMOSCOW, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank allowed this month's eighth mini devaluation of the rouble on Friday, a day after the country's main export earner, oil, neared $30 per barrel, the lowest level since 2004.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-26 16:02 FACTBOX-Key moves in Russian rouble exchange rate Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:30AMMOSCOW, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank allowed this month's eighth mini devaluation of the rouble on Friday, a day after the price for the country's main export commodity, oil, neared $30 per barrel, the lowest level since 2004.
RPT-UPDATE 3-Rouble devalued again after Russian oil nears $30 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:22AM(repeats to additional subscribers without changes to text) (Adds c.bank interventions)