Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Monday, August 29, 2016

30 August 2016

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HSI Futures Wall Street snapped a three-day losing streak on Monday as financial stocks rose after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the case for an interest rate hike had strengthened. Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen indicated an interest rate increase...

Sunday, August 28, 2016

29 August 2016

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HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended modestly lower after a volatile session on Friday, having bounced between gains and losses as investors wrestled with the likely timing of a U.S. interest rate hike following comments from top Federal Reserve officials. Hong Kong stocks rose on Friday but were flat for...

Thursday, August 25, 2016

26 August 2016

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HSI Futures U.S. stocks were modestly lower on Thursday, weighed down by a drop in healthcare and consumer names, while financials advanced slightly after two more Federal Reserve officials pushed the case for a rate hike. Hong Kong shares were little changed on Thursday, as investors choose not to...

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

25 August 2016

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HSI Futures Wall Street retreated on Wednesday, pulled lower by weakness in the materials and healthcare sectors as investors continued to weigh the possibility of an interest rate hike in the coming months. Hong Kong stocks posted their biggest one-day decline in three weeks on Wednesday, as Asian...

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

24 August 2016

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HSI Futures U.S. stocks rose modestly on Tuesday, as gains in the tech sector helped buoy the Nasdaq to a record intraday high and solid housing market data provided more evidence the economy may be picking up momentum. Hong Kong shares were roughly flat on Tuesday as investors awaited clues on U.S....

Monday, August 22, 2016

23 August 2016

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HSI Futures U.S. stocks were little changed on Monday as a drop in oil prices that weighed on the energy sector was offset with a strong showing by biotech stocks. Hong Kong's benchmark stock index reversed earlier losses and closed slightly higher on Monday, but gains were capped by concerns about...

Sunday, August 21, 2016

22 August 2016

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HSI Futures U.S. stocks edged lower on Friday, led by declines in utility shares as investors weighed prospects for an interest rate increase in the coming months. Hong Kong shares finished lower on Friday as investors are cautious about the coming central bank chiefs' meeting in Wyoming. To subscribe...

Thursday, August 18, 2016

19 August 2016

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HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended up slightly on Thursday as Brent oil's rise above $50 a barrel boosted energy shares and an upbeat outlook lifted Wal-Mart to a 14-month high. Hong Kong shares followed Asian markets higher on Thursday as minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest meeting showed that...

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

18 August 2016

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HSI Futures U.S. stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting showed voting members divided over whether to raise interest rates soon. Hong Kong shares slipped on Wednesday, as some investors took profits and shrugged off China's approval of...