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AAP | MONDAY, 1 SEP 2014

... prospect of a military confrontation between Ukraine and Russia knocked confidence and offset forecast-beating US growth data. Tokyo slipped 0.23 per cent, or 35.27 points, to finish at 15,424.59 and Seoul shed 0.35 per cent, or 7.22 points, to 2,068.54. ...

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AAP | MONDAY, 3 FEB 2014

... New York. HONG KONG - Tokyo fell in thin trade despite a pick-up in inflation last year and better-than-expected US growth data that helped soothe fears about emerging economies after a global sell-off this week. Tokyo fell 0.62 per cent, giving up earlier ...

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AAP | MONDAY, 9 DEC 2013

... $US1.3695 from $US1.3666 late in New York on Thursday. HONG KONG - Asian markets mostly fell after better-than-forecast US growth data added to expectations the Federal Reserve will start to wind down its stimulus program as early as this month. Tokyo ...

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AAP | MONDAY, 11 NOV 2013

... France's credit rating. HONG KONG - Asian markets sank, following losses on Wall Street, after better-than-expected US growth data fed speculation the Federal Reserve will roll back its stimulus program soon. The euro fell further after a sell-off on ...

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AAP | FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2013

... stocks like utilities. LONDON - European stock markets rose despite plunging Japanese stocks, as traders digested US growth data and signs of improved confidence in the eurozone. London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares gained 0.45 per cent to 6,656.99 ...

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AAP | TUESDAY, 30 OCT 2012

... 40 fell 0.76 per cent to 3,408.89 points. HONG KONG - Asian markets closed mostly lower as better-than-expected US growth data failed to offset concerns over corporate earnings. Trading was also nervous at the start of a crucial week that will see a ...

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AAP | FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2012

... sign of weakening growth. LONDON - European stock markets rebounded slightly as dealers brushed aside downbeat US growth data and took stock of a fresh Spanish austerity budget amid fears Madrid needs a full bailout. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies ...

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AAP | WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2011

... was also down to 2.89 per cent from 2.95 per cent. LONDON - European stocks closed lower as weaker-than-expected US growth data undercut modest opening gains made in a technical bounce after sustained losses due to the eurozone debt crisis. The markets ...

Dead calm

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2011

This morning I woke up to Reuter's headline screaming, "Stocks slide on weak US growth data" and Bloomberg's "European Stocks Drop as Euro Area Borrowing Costs Rise; Commerzbank Slumps". What could have scared the equities markets off again this time ...

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AAP | TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2009

... sharply reversing earlier gains as nervous investors assessed the outlook for the global economy ahead of crucial US growth data later this week. In London, shares came under pressure from a weaker Wall Street. The FTSE index of leading shares closed ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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