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Asia stocks join global rally, uncertainty keeps bonds bid
June 29, 2016 07:29 IST
Japan's Nikkei climbed 1.1 per cent, while Australian stocks added 1 per cent.
Sterling, Euro rebound on post Brexit vote respite
June 29, 2016 01:46 IST
Analysts said traders took some profits on short bets against sterling and the euro in the wake of the British referendum.
Japan govt bonds rise as Brexit sends most yields to record lows
June 28, 2016 12:33 IST
Fears of Brexit's impact on global economic growth as well as expectations of more stimulus from the Bank of Japan also underpinned demand at an auction of two-year JGBs.
British govt puts sale of RBS, Lloyds stakes on hold after Brexit vote
June 28, 2016 11:47 IST
The market upheaval and economic uncertainty triggered by Britons' vote last Thursday to leave the European Union has forced policymakers to shelve disposal plans until 2017 says sources.
Stocks extend losses, sterling near 30-yr lows in Brexit aftermath
June 28, 2016 07:25 IST
Japanese officials have threatened to intervene if they see yen rises as excessive, though market participants doubt Tokyo will actually step in, given strong opposition from Washington.
Ratings agencies rip into UK’s credit score after Brexit vote
June 28, 2016 04:44 IST
Standard & Poor's stripped Britain of its last remaining top-notch credit rating, dropping it by two grades from "AAA" to "AA" and warning more downgrades could follow.
IMF clears payment of USD 500 million to Pakistan
June 28, 2016 03:26 IST
In a statement, issued after the conclusion of 11th review of Pakistan's economic performance under a three-year program, the IMF said the decision enables the immediate disbursement of about USD 501 million to Pakistan.
Sterling, stocks take another Brexit blow, while oil, yen rise
June 27, 2016 14:35 IST
Sentiment remained weak, with a political crisis gripping Britain and no clarity about when the world's fifth-largest economy would leave the EU or on what terms.
Post-Brexit yen surge to hit Japan automakers’ profits -analysts
June 27, 2016 14:33 IST
While executives at Asian automakers with factories in Britain have told Reuters they may slow investment in Britain or even freeze plans following the EU membership vote, analysts said the yen's appreciation would have a bigger immediate impact on the industry.
Oil slides further on worries of Brexit impactSubscriber Only
June 27, 2016 11:07 IST
Crude oil prices have fallen further on June 27, following June 24 when $21. tn wiped off valuations and the British pound plunged to 31-year lows against the dollar.
China cuts yuan fix in biggest move since devaluation last yearSubscriber Only
June 27, 2016 10:22 IST
It is the largest fall since a surprise devaluation in 2015, when it guided the normally stable yuan down nearly five per cent over a week, rattling global investors.
Brexit: Sterling, Asian stocks struggle with hangover
June 27, 2016 10:11 IST
The dollar fell 0.4 per cent against the safe-haven yen, while the British pound fell 2.4 per cent to $1.3388, still some distance from the June 24 31-year low of $1.3228.
Japan PM Abe instructs FM Taro Aso to watch currency market, take steps as needed
June 27, 2016 08:12 IST
Nakaso said the BOJ remained in close contact with other central banks to ensure global financial markets had ample liquidity.
Nikkei rebounds as government ramps up intervention rhetoric after Brexit
June 27, 2016 08:09 IST
The Nikkei rose 1.6 percent to 15,189.21 in midmorning trade, after diving 7.9 percent on Friday in the wake of Britain's historic decision.
Global equity loss of over $2 trillion Post-Brexit, worst ever – S&P
June 27, 2016 07:21 IST
Global markets skidded following the unexpected result from the June 23 referendum, in which Britons voted to withdraw from the EU by a 52 per cent to 48 per cent margin.
Asia markets seen volatile but resilient to Brexit shocks
June 27, 2016 07:16 IST
Asian markets, the first to react to the shocks of early vote-counts that pointed to a Brexit on Friday, ultimately outperformed the rest of the world.
Gulf stocks fall on Brexit voteSubscriber Only
June 26, 2016 19:09 IST
At one stage, investment companies fell 8.0 per cent and real estate dropped 5.0 per cent.
Frankfurt or bust? Wall Street bankers in London ponder life post Brexit
June 25, 2016 13:02 IST
Even with a timetable of at least two years for Britain to formally exit the EU - US banks appeared to be moving quickly to respond to the Brexit decision.
Global stock markets lose $2 trillion as Britain votes to leave EU
June 25, 2016 12:27 IST
Mainland European equity markets took the brunt of selling as investors feared the vote could destabilize the 28-member bloc by prompting more referendums.
Wall Street eyes low rates, earnings after Brexit rout
June 25, 2016 11:53 IST
Friday's 3.6 percent slump erased the S&P 500's gains for 2016.
Brexit effects: Worst day in 10 months as Wall Street reacts to Britain’s exit from EU
June 25, 2016 09:35 IST
The decline during regular market hours seemed more orderly.
What does Brexit mean for economy sectors? Crisis or speed bump?
June 25, 2016 08:53 IST
Brexit Impact: Companies will wonder whether to invest or locate in Britain during the yearslong negotiations to define new trade conditions with the European Union.
Britain’s EU exit prompts Mexico to reduce public spending
June 25, 2016 08:42 IST
The government will cut spending by more than $1.6 billion
Brexit will spur finance exodus from City, says DijsselbloemSubscriber Only
June 25, 2016 08:25 IST
The Dutch finance minister said that limited access would be the "price" of Britain leaving EU bloc
Brexit: Law firms see short-term opportunity, long-term peril in referendum results
June 25, 2016 07:34 IST
International law firms have set up 24-hour hotlines to answer queries of actual and potential clients after Britain decided to leave EU
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