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Dollar dips vs euro before Bernanke testimony; yen weakens
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against the euro on Tuesday after comments from Federal Reserve officials dented expectations the U.S. central bank may taper its bond purchases anytime soon. But the dollar rose against the yen, a day before the...Tags: Ben Bernanke, Politics, Foreign Exchange Market, Gold and Precious Material, Government Debt
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Preparing for Asia's golden age
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - There is a new gold rush in the Asia-Pacific: rising incomes and consumer spending by Asia's fast-growing middle classes that is generating unprecedented opportunities for multinational firms. If western firms recognize those...Tags: Japan, Emerging Market, Economic Indicator, Gross Domestic Product, India
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CME to launch palm oil swaps contract on June 3
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) - CME Group will introduce a U.S. dollar-denominated palm oil swaps contract on June 3 pending regulatory review, the exchange said on Monday, tapping growing demand to manage price volatility of the food and fuel commodity....Tags: Malaysia, Petroleum Industry, CME Group Inc.
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Indonesia's nationwide healthcare plan stumbles at first hurdle
ReutersJAKARTA (Reuters) - When a sick Indonesian baby died after 10 hospitals in Jakarta turned her family away in February, critics blamed a pilot health insurance scheme that had overwhelmed the city's public hospitals. The program, introduced in November,...Tags: Regional Authority, Family, Politics, Economic Organization, Health Insurance
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Horse racing-Hong Kong horses steal the show in Singapore
ReutersBy Peter Rutherford SINGAPORE, May 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong horses swooped to capture the biggest prizes on the Singapore racing calendar on Sunday, Military Attack romping to an easy win in the S$3 million ($2.39 million)SIA Cup and Lucky Nine landing...Tags: Elizabeth II, Hong Kong
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Hong Kong horses steal the show in Singapore
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Hong Kong horses swooped to capture the biggest prizes on the Singapore racing calendar on Sunday, Military Attack romping to an easy win in the S$3 million (£1.6 million) SIA Cup and Lucky Nine landing the S$1 million KrisFlyer...Tags: Elizabeth II, Hong Kong
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PRECIOUS-Gold edges up, headed for worst week in a month
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 17 (Reuters) - Gold edged up on Friday as stock markets paused after rally, but the metal was still on track for its worst weekly decline in a month as investors cut exposure to bullion, sending holdings in exchange-traded funds to the...Tags: Casino and Gambling Industry, Metal and Mineral, Nikkei, Gold and Precious Material, Metal
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar firmer on Fed remarks, Asian shares mixed
Reuters* Dollar index claws higher, hovers near 10-month peak * San Francisco Fed's Williams says Fed may end QE this year * Nikkei pares earlier losses; Philippine shares sag * MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan edges lower By Masayuki Kitano SINGAPORE, May 17...Tags: Japan, Stock Market, Central Bank, Nikkei, Foreign Exchange Market
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar near 10-mth peak on Fed remarks, Asian shares mixed
Reuters* Dollar index claws higher, hovers near 10-month peak * San Francisco Fed's Williams says Fed may end QE this year * Nikkei and Chinese shares rise; Philippine equities sag * MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan edges lower By Masayuki Kitano SINGAPORE, May...Tags: France, Japan, DAX, Central Bank, Stock Market
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Singapore Airlines profit below estimates, flags weak outlook
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 16 (Reuters) - Singapore Airlines Ltd , which is expanding in the low-cost segment, reported a weaker-than-expected rise of nearly 13 percent in full-year net income and said it was cutting capacity between April and June in a sluggish...Tags: Thomson Corporation, Earnings, Singapore Airlines
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Singapore commodity firms crimp spending in challenging times
ReutersSINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore-listed commodity firms Olam International Ltd , Noble Group Ltd and Wilmar International Ltd are cutting capital expenditure, making more selective acquisitions and seeking partnerships to weather volatile markets. While...Tags: Sales, China, Business, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Earnings Forecasts
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UPDATE 2-Singapore Airlines results disappoint, capacity cuts planned
Reuters* SIA 2012 results weaker than expected; operating profit down nearly 20 pct * Airline faces stiff competition from Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad * SIA expanding into budget airlines segment (Adds details from results) By Anshuman Daga SINGAPORE,...Tags: Travel, Virgin Group, Ltd., Trips and Vacations, Qatar, Economy, Business and Finance
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