Posts Tagged ‘ debt crisis ’

Oil hovers near $93 as trader mull Europe turmoil

Oil prices hovered near $93 a barrel Thursday in Asia as traders mulled whether concern over Europe’s debt crisis justifies extending a sharp sell-off during the last two weeks. (rwad on here …)

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South Korea Ready to Take Action to Calm Markets

South Korea is prepared to take “prompt” action to stabilize markets should it be needed as Europe’s sovereign debt crisis deepens, the country’s vice finance minister said. (the story here…)

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Oil hovers below $95 amid Europe worries

Oil prices hovered below $95 a barrel Tuesday, near a five-month low, as concerns about Europe’s debt crisis offset encouraging growth figures in Germany. (rwad on here …)

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Japan to cooperate with France's Hollande on EU, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and French president-elect Francois Hollande have agreed to work together on the EU debt crisis and North Korea's nuclear programme, an official said Monday. (read the story …)

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Indonesia Relatively Safe from Euro Zone Crisis

JAKARTA: Euro zone debt crisis is not significantly hindering Indonesia's economic growth, thanks to strong domestic demand and growing investment, said Bank Indonesia official on Saturday. (the story here…)

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Oil hovers near $103 amid EU economy worries

Oil prices hovered above $103 a barrel Tuesday as financial markets stabilized after sharp losses the previous day, when investors worried Europe’s debt crisis will undermine economic growth and energy consumption. (rwad on here …)

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Japan exports jump, but trade still in red; corp mood dips

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan's exports rose in March from a year earlier for the first time in six months, mainly on the strength of U.S. sales, but high fuel imports pushed the trade balance back into deficit and manufacturers remain cautious about business in months ahead. Reflecting rekindled worries about Europe's debt crisis and...

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BURSA MALAYSIA: Share Prices Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama)– Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed lower as investors tracked losses in regional markets as cautious sentiment prevailed amid lingering concerns over the Euro-zone debt crisis, dealers said. (the story here…)

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Oil near $104 after successful Spain debt sale

Oil prices rose to near $104 a barrel Tuesday after a successful Spanish debt sale eased fears over Europe’s debt crisis and investors look to U.S. earnings for signs of health in consumer spending. (rwad on here …)

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