Asia-Pacific Stock Markets

SKorean economy grows 2.3 percent in Q2

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:46:00 +0000

SEOUL (AFP) - - Surging exports and consumer spending fuelled growth of 2.3 percent for South Korea's economy in the three months to June, its fastest rate in more than five years, data showed...

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IMF upgrades South Korea economy forecast

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:45:00 +0000

SEOUL, Aug 9 - The IMF upgraded its 2009 economic forecast for South Korea for the second time in a month on Sunday, and said concerns about rising housing prices can be best addressed with prudent...

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Global recovery requires US, Asia rebalancing: IMF

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:01:00 +0000

WASHINGTON (AFP) - - The global recovery from recession depends on a delicate rebalancing of economies -- notably between the United States and Asia -- to sustain it, the chief IMF economist...

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China becomes Japan's largest trading partner in first half of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:37:00 +0000

TOKYO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- China becomes Japan's biggest trading partner in both exports and imports in the first six months this year, as the global economic downturn affected Japan-U.S. trade more...

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China economy to grow 8 pct in 2010 -PBOC's Fan

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:38:00 +0000

SHANGHAI, Aug 24 - China's economic growth is likely to stay at 8 percent next year as property and corporate investment and rising exports take up the slack from waning government investment,...

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Malaysia Q2 GDP shrinks 3.9pc on year

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:58:00 +0000

Malaysia’s economy contracted by 3.9 per cent in the second quarter from a year ago, less than expected, and pace of decline slowed from a 6.2 per cent drop in the first quarter, signalling the start...

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Philippine Growth Climbs as Asian Economies Recover

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:18:00 +0000

Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Philippine economic growth accelerated in the second quarter from the slowest pace in a decade, adding to signs Asian nations are recovering from the global recession. Stocks...

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India’s GDP Grows 6.1%, Accelerating for First Time Since 2007

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:21:00 +0000

Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- India’s economic growth accelerated for the first time since 2007, indicating the global recession’s impact on Asia’s third-largest economy is waning. Gross domestic product...

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Japan’s Economy Grows at 2.3% Pace, Less Than First Estimated

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:03:00 +0000

Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s economy unexpectedly grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter as companies cut spending and stockpiles fell. Gross domestic product expanded at...

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Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and India markets are closed for public holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:15:00 +0000

Click on 'Country' as shown below for Market Holiday's schedule. India Indonesia Japan Malaysia Philippines Singapore Related Post Asia Stock Market Holidays / Trading...

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China Market will be closed for long holidays from October 1st

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:19:00 +0000

China Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day From 1 October 2009 (Thursday) To 8 October 2009 (Thursday) Related Post Asia Stock Market Holidays / Trading...

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IMF: world economy recovering faster than expected

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:16:00 +0000

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- The International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the global economy is recovering faster than expected -- but warned governments against premature withdrawal of stimulus...

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S.Korea president: world economic crisis not over

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:49:00 +0000

Image via Wikipedia SEOUL, Oct 13 - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said on Tuesday it was premature for the country to end its crisis management status, saying the world economy was not out of...

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GLOBAL MARKETS - Asia stocks at 14-mth high before earnings

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:22:00 +0000

By Kevin Plumberg HONG KONG, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose to a 14-month high and the U.S. dollar steadied on Tuesday, with some investors taking bets that third-quarter U.S. corporate...

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Australia hopes for surplus 2 years early

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:35:00 +0000

CANBERRA, Oct 15 - Australia's government hopes to return to a budget surplus in 2014, two years earlier than forecast, thanks to stronger tax receipts and reduced expenses, a newspaper said on...

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China Government Researcher Sees 2009 GDP at 8.5%, Caijing Says

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:33:00 +0000

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- China’s economy may grow 8.5 percent this year as the government’s stimulus package boosts investment and consumer spending, Caijing Magazine reported, citing a top researcher...

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China Economic Growth Raises Industrial Overcapacity Concerns

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:52:00 +0000

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Faster economic growth in China, fueled by the government’s $586 billion stimulus package and record bank lending, is raising concerns about industrial overcapacity, a...

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Asia to Dominate World Economy

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:51:00 +0000

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer said the global economy’s “center of gravity” is moving to Asia and that the region will dominate in the future. The U.S. will have...

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Warren Buffett: The financial panic is over

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:24:00 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Warren Buffett, perhaps the world's most admired investor, said on Thursday the financial panic that gripped the globe last year is a thing of the past, even as the U.S....

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India to Be $2 Trillion Economy By 2014-15, Economic Times Says

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:04:00 +0000

Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- India will be a $2 trillion economy in the next five years as its GDP is driven by an increase in consumption demand, the Economic Times reported, citing research from Enam...

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Asia Stock Market Holidays / Trading Calendar in Year 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:06:00 +0000

Asia Stock Market Holidays / Trading Calendar in Year 2010 Click on 'Country' as shown below for Market Holiday's schedule. Australia China Hong...

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IMF Gets $600 Billion Credit Line to Help in Financial Crises

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:32:00 +0000

Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund said it will have access to a credit line of up to $600 billion to make loans during financial crises after contributing countries agreed to...

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China’s Stock Index to Top 4,000 in 2010, Fund Survey Shows

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:25:00 +0000

Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite Index may climb above 4,000 next year, according to a majority of fund managers surveyed by the Securities Times newspaper and China...

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Indian Exchanges Defer Extended Trade After Backlash

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:08:00 +0000

Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Indian stock exchanges deferred plans for longer trading hours after a backlash from brokers and investors given only a day’s notice, hampering efforts to win back business...

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Trading Hours on Christmas Eve and New Year Eve

noreply@blogger.com (Asia Pacific Stock Markets) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:14:00 +0000

Trading Hours on Christmas Eve and New Year Eve Stock Exchange Closing Hour (at local time) Australia 2.10 pm (GMT + 10) on Christmas Eve * and New Year Eve (Dec.31)* ...

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