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Investing in President Obama’s Asia Trip

by BloggingStocks on Nov.11, 2010, under Towing

President Obama’s trip to Asia has turned global attention towards opportunities in India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan. But would investors be wise to follow in the President’s footsteps?

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Investing in President Obama’s Asia Trip originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:29:00.

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G-20 Focus: What Asian Nations Can Do About QE2

by Peter Cohan on Nov.11, 2010, under Towing

G-20: Why Asian Nations Hate QE2, Weak Dollar

As the G-20 meets in South Korea, many world leaders have stepped up their complaints about the Fed’s $600 billion quantitative easing program, as well as the rapid flow of capital into emerging markets. Some countries are installing capital controls in response, but those won’t be enough, says global finance expert Peter Cohan.

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G-20 Focus: What Asian Nations Can Do About QE2 originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:30:00.

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Australia Raises Interest Rates to Control Inflation

by Hugh Collins on Nov.02, 2010, under Towing

Australia raised interest rates in a bid to control inflation amid an export boom.

The country’s Reserve Bank raised rates to 4.75 % from 4.5%, surprising most analysts, The Associated Press reported.

Booming demand for Australian minerals from Asian countries including China and South Korea has stoked Australian inflation.

Singapore Exchange to Buy ASX for $8.3 Billion

by Hugh Collins on Oct.25, 2010, under Towing

Singapore Exchange agreed to buy Australian exchange ASX for A$8.4 billion ($8.3 billion).

The Singapore Exchange offer is worth A$48 per share of ASX, a 37% premium over the company’s closing price on Oct. 22, Bloomberg News reported. The two exchanges will be separate legal entities and subject to local regulation.

China’s Economy Grew 9.6% in Third Quarter

by Hugh Collins on Oct.21, 2010, under Towing

China’s economy grew at an annual rate of 9.6% of the third quarter, slightly ahead of expectations.

The economy’s vigorous growth comes as Chinese policy makers grow increasingly concerned about rising prices. Inflation accelerated to an annual rate of 3.6% in September, the highest in almost two years, Bloomberg News said.

China has raised interest rates and forced state-owned banks to reduce…

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China’s Economy Grew 9.6% in Third Quarter originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:33:00.

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