As Nikkei soars, Japanese investors rush for the exits
By Junko Fujita and Ankur Banerjee TOKYO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -As foreigners pile into Japan’s steepest stock market rally in years, local…
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Global equities rise, U.S. yields fall after debt ceiling bill advances
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global equities rose on Thursday after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a…
Dollar stumbles as signs point to Fed skipping June rate hike
By Hannah Lang (Reuters) – The dollar was on track for its worst daily loss in nearly a month on…
US-China tensions expected to dominate Asia security meeting
By Xinghui Kok and Greg Torode SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Tensions between the United States and China are expected to loom over…
Australia first-quarter business investment hits 7-year high, outlook solid
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian business investment rose to a seven-year high in the first quarter, helped by a jump in…
Aussie housing dip over, prices to rebound into next year on rate view- Reuters poll
By Vivek Mishra BENGALURU (Reuters) – Australia’s housing market outlook has improved significantly, with home prices expected to on average…
Australian home prices climb for third straight month in May
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian home prices rose for the third consecutive month in May, with the pace of growth accelerating…
Global equities, US yields fall ahead of debt ceiling vote
By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -Global equities and U.S. Treasury yields were lower on Wednesday as risk-off sentiment dominated…
Dollar backs off highs after Fed officials suggest skipping June rate hike
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Australia looks to rest of world even as China trade ties heal
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will encourage businesses diversify their trade into new and emerging markets, Trade Minister…