Transsion’s $428m Hong Kong Listing Draws Modest Retail Interest
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion Holdings has attracted relatively subdued retail investor demand for its planned Hong ...
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Global Rate Decisions and US PMI Data Set to Shape FX and Bond Markets This Week
Global foreign-exchange and bond markets enter the week of September 21 with investors assessing a more ...
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JPMorgan’s New Frontier Bond Index Puts African Local-Currency Debt in Focus
JPMorgan is preparing to launch a new local-currency government bond index covering nearly US$330 billion of ...
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Rand firms as weaker dollar and higher gold prices support South African currency
The South African rand strengthened against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a softer greenback, ...
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Huaxin Cement Expands Global Reach with $807 Million Philippines Deal
Chinese cement producer Huaxin Cement has continued its international expansion with an agreement to acquire Holcim’s ...
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Emerging Market Equities Record Strongest Daily Rally Since 2008
Emerging market equities staged their strongest single day advance since the global financial crisis on Friday ...
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South African rand steadies ahead of trade data as investors assess external sector outlook
The South African rand held largely unchanged in early trading on Friday as investors awaited the ...
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Zimbabwe Secures Membership of BRICS New Development Bank
Zimbabwe has formally become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank, marking a significant development ...
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South African rand strengthens as lower oil prices ease pressure on import costs
South Africa’s currency strengthened in early Tuesday trading as global financial markets reacted to reports suggesting ...
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BRICS dollar alternatives gain credibility, says Jim O’Neill
The prospect of BRICS nations developing viable alternatives to the United States dollar can no longer ...
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