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Oct 6th 2008 Indonesia economy: Quick View - Exports continue to be supported by commodities

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How China could wreck the US economy

The recent bailout package being approved in the US Congress needs to be viewed in the context of the spurt in the accumulation of forex reserves of China by about $500 billion in the last six months to about $2 trillion in aggregate. This gargantuan
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Emerging markets head for worst drop in 2 decades

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Asian stocks fall on fears about global economy

with Japan at a four-year low, as dealers fear ed for the health of the global economy despite a Wall Street bailout and as the credit crisis bites deeper in Europe. Lawmakers in Washington on Friday passed a 700 billion dollar package for the U.S.
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Sensex down to two-year low mark

Mumbai: As fresh fears surfaced over major pullout by foreign funds and possible recession in the US economy, Indian equities dropped to a two-year low Monday, dragging a key index below the crucial 12,000-point mark.The 30-share sensitive index of the
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VIDEO: Investors flee emerging markets

The Bric stock markets crumbled yesterday as investors in emerging market stocks including Brazil, Russia, India and China suffered their worst one-day losses in history. Exchanges in Russia and Brazil halted trading as their benchmark indices plummeted
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China shares outlook - Lower on global economy worries

SHANGHAI (XFN-ASIA) - China shares are expected to open lower, following broad sell-offs on global markets as investors increasingly fear the global economy is slipping into recession, dealers said. The Dow Jones industrial average finished below 10,000
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Indian Sensex dips to two-year low due to U.S. crisis influence

MUMBAI, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Indian equities dropped to a two-year low Monday, dragging key index below the crucial 12,000-pointmark,due to fears aroused by major pullout of foreign funds and possible economic recession in the United States. The 30-share
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As economy slides, Latvians gamble on inflation

As Latvia struggles with recession, betting on official monthly inflation figures has become an opportunity to strike it rich with bookmakers offering attractive odds. Internet users can place wagers on September year-on-year annual inflation figures
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Pali Launches Developing Economies Business Unit

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Asia Roundup: Fears over economy drive marts down

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Sensex crashes to its lowest in 2 yrs

Mumbai: Indian stock markets cracked under pressure emanating from the boiling global financial crisis, with the BSEs barometer Sensex tanking 725 points to trade at its lowest level in two years as foreign funds left in search of safer havens.The
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Sensex at two-year low; dips by 725 pts

Mumbai, October 6: The exodus of foreign funds sent the country's stock market crashing down by 725 points, even as the global financial crisis continued to eat away confidence in the markets. The 30-share stocks barometer Sensex, which had lost 529.35
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ECCT Business Forum: EU-Taiwan trade measures to boost economies

Business> Asia > Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan ?? The implementation of an EU-Taiwan Trade Enhancement Measures (TEM) ag reement, similar to that of a Free Trade Agreement, would have a major positive impact on both the European and Taiwan economies,
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Philippine c.bank says inflation now set for...

MANILA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Philippine central bank Governor Amando Tetangco said on Tuesday September consumer price data signalled that inflation was on its way down. 'The September inflation rate marks the turning point towards declining inflation
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World Bank urges G7 be expanded to include leading developing economies

WASHINGTON - World Bank President Robert Zoellick says the G7 is outmoded and should be replaced. Zoellick says the Group of Seven should be expanded into a body that includes growing economies in Asia and Latin America. He says the financial crises
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Taiwan's CPI Inflation Eases More Than Expected In September

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S Korea:Will Soon Unveil More Measures To Stabilize Stock Market

SEOUL -(Dow Jones)- The South Korean government will soon unveil additional measures to stabilize the stock market for the medium to long term, a senior official at the Financial Services Commission said Tuesday. 'We're contemplating what we can do more.
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Philippine c.bank says inflation now set for decline

MANILA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Philippine central bank Governor Amando Tetangco said on Tuesday September consumer price data signalled that inflation was on its way down. 'The September inflation rate marks the turning point towards declining inflation this
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INSTANT VIEW-Philippines' Sept inflation at 11.9 pct yr/yr

MANILA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Philippine consumer prices rose a lower than expected 11.9 percent year-on-year in September, easing from August's 12.5 percent and signalling that inflation in the Southeast Asian nation may have peaked. The September annual
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Indian Sensex dips to two-year low due to U.S. crisis influence

dragging key index below the crucial 12,000-pointmark,due to fears aroused by major pullout of foreign funds and possible economic recession in the United States. The 30-share sensitive index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Monday closed at 11,801.70
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Emerging market stocks fall most ever

Emerging market stocks fell the most ever and exchanges in Brazil and Russia were forced to halt trading as the global banking crisis escalated in Europe and oil dropped below $US90 a barrel. Brazil's Bovespa index tumbled 13%, while Russia's Micex Index
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India's Sensex dips to two-year low below 12,000 points

Mumbai, Oct 6: As fresh fears surfaced over major pullout by foreign funds and possible recession in the US economy, Indian equities dropped to a two-year low Monday, dragging a key index below the crucial 12,000-point mark. The 30-share sensitive index
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Sensex ends below 12K, nosedives by 724.62 points

Mumbai, Oct 6: The key benchmark Sensex today crashed below the 12,000 mark, ending in red at 11,801.70 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) with a big loss of 724.62 points on sustained offloading in all sectors by local bear operators, spurred by weak
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Egypt finance minister wins key IMF policy post

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Egyptian Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali was elected to chair the IMF's policy-setting committee, IMF board officials said on Monday, the first emerging country to ever hold the post. Boutros-Ghali beat India's Finance
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Indonesia Sept inflation up 12.14%

JAKARTA - INDONESIA'S annual inflation accelerated to a two-year high in September, leaving analysts divided over whether the central bank would raise interest rates again this week given the threat of the global credit crisis. Some analysts said with
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Philippine c.bank says inflation now set for decline

MANILA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Philippine central bank Governor Amando Tetangco said on Tuesday September consumer price data signalled that inflation was on its way down. 'The September inflation rate marks the turning point towards declining inflation this
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Philippine c.bank says inflation now set for decline

MANILA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Philippine central bank Governor Amando Tetangco said on Tuesday September consumer price data signalled that inflation was on its way down. 'The September inflation rate marks the turning point towards declining inflation this
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INSTANT VIEW-Philippines' Sept inflation at 11.9 pct yr/yr

MANILA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Philippine consumer prices rose a lower than expected 11.9 percent year-on-year in September, easing from August's 12.5 percent and signalling that inflation in the Southeast Asian nation may have peaked. The September annual
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Philippine Sept inflation at 11.9 pct on yr

MANILA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Philippine consumer prices rose an annual 11.9 percent in September, easing from a near 17-year high of 12.5 percent in August, the statistics office said on Tuesday. A Reuters poll this week had forecast September annual
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