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China retail sales up 10.0% on-year in October: govt

Beijing, China (AFP) -- China's retail sales growth slowed to 10.0 percent on-year in October, government data showed Monday, missing expectations in…

The economy: 100 days of the Duterte administration

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 14) - A lot has been said about the state of the Philippine economy after the first…

Japan says economy grows 0.5% in July-September

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's economy grew more than expected in the third quarter as exports offset slack consumer spending, official data…

Toshiba first-half profit triples on asset sales

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Toshiba said Friday its half-year profit tripled, owing to cost cuts and the sale of its…

Asia shares rebound in sharp turnaround from Trump shock

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Asian shares rebounded on Thursday (November 10) and the dollar firmed in a remarkable snapback from…

Markets plunge, peso at record low as Trump surges

HONGKONG, China (AFP) -- Equity markets collapsed Wednesday and the Mexican peso hit a record low as the prospect of…

The dollar is down as Trump moves ahead in early exit polls

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- The dollar fell against the Japanese yen on Wednesday morning (November 9) as early exit polls for…

Dollar spooked in Asia as U.S. polls too close to call

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Asian markets were on tenderhooks on Wednesday (November 8) as early state exit polls in the…

Tokyo stocks higher on optimism over Clinton win

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher on Tuesday as investors bet on strengthening chances of Hillary Clinton winning…

HSBC shares rally on profit results after cost-cutting drive

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - HSBC shares rallied Monday in a positive response to quarterly profits after the British banking…

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