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A man passes share prices board in Tokyo on May 20, 2013

Asian markets fell Thursday with Tokyo plunging more than seven percent as investors took profits after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could start tapering off its massive stimulus…

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  • TSX may open lower on Bernanke's comments Reuters - 33 minutes ago
    Toronto Stock Exchange logo is seen in Toronto

    (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index looked set to open lower on Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke raised fears the U.S. central bank would end its bond-buying program sooner-than-expected. TOP STORIES Toronto-Dominion Bank quarterly profit rose 2 percent, driven by stronger wholesale banking …

  • S.Africa's Top-40 index drops over 2 pct as miners weigh Reuters - 59 minutes ago
    Electronic board displaying movements in major indices is seen at Johannesburg stock exchange in Sandton

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African stocks fell sharply in afternoon deals on Thursday, pushing the benchmark index down more than 2 percent and setting it up for its biggest drop in more than three months. The JSE Top-40 index fell 2.03 percent to 36,555.54 by 1148 GMT and the wider All-share index was down 1.77 percent …

  • Rupee pulls off 8-1/2 month lows as exporters sell Reuters - 1 hour 22 minutes ago
    Indian currency of different denominations are seen in this picture illustration taken in Mumbai

    By Subhadip Sircar MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee recovered from a more than 8-1/2 month low hit earlier on Thursday, as exporters took advantage of a spike in the dollar to sell the greenback and on fears the central bank would intervene to stabilise the local currency. The rupee still posted a fifth day of falls to mark …

  • A broker reacts while trading at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai
    Sensex loses 388 points, Nifty ends below 6,000 on Fed, China concerns Reuters - 1 hour 53 minutes ago

    By Abhishek Vishnoi MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Nifty posted its biggest percentage fall in a year on Thursday, as the prospect of an end to the U.S. stimulus programme and … More »Sensex loses 388 points, Nifty ends below 6,000 on Fed, China concerns

    A broker reacts while trading at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai

    By Abhishek Vishnoi MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Nifty posted its biggest percentage fall in a year on Thursday, as the prospect of an end to the U.S. stimulus programme and a weak China manufacturing survey ...

  • A man passes share prices board in Tokyo on May 20, 2013
    Tokyo plunges more than 7% as Asian markets fall AFP News - 1 hour 54 minutes ago

    Asian markets fell Thursday with Tokyo plunging more than seven percent as investors took profits after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could start … More »Tokyo plunges more than 7% as Asian markets fall

    A man passes share prices board in Tokyo on May 20, 2013

    Asian markets fell Thursday with Tokyo plunging more than seven percent as investors took profits after weak Chinese data and signs the US Federal Reserve could start tapering off its massive stimulus measures.

  • Construction workers erect scaffolding in the financial district of the City of London
    Signs of weakness mar UK economic growth Reuters - 2 hours 6 minutes ago

    By Olesya Dmitracova and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's better-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter turns out to have been boosted by a … More »Signs of weakness mar UK economic growth

    Construction workers erect scaffolding in the financial district of the City of London

    By Olesya Dmitracova and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's better-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter turns out to have been boosted by a rise in inventories, while consumer spending was weak and investment fell, raising questions whether the nascent recovery will last. Britain avoided falling …

  • Employees of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) work at the bourse in Tokyo
    Asian markets selloff on Fed, China; Nikkei falls 7.3 percent Reuters - 2 hours 13 minutes ago

    By Masayuki Kitano and Hideyuki Sano SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Hawkish comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and weakness in China's factory activity rocked … More »Asian markets selloff on Fed, China; Nikkei falls 7.3 percent

    Employees of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) work at the bourse in Tokyo

    By Masayuki Kitano and Hideyuki Sano SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Hawkish comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and weakness in China's factory activity rocked Asian markets on Thursday, took ...

  • The London Stock Exchange building is seen in central London
    FTSE battered by Chinese data, U.S. stimulus concerns Reuters - 2 hours 33 minutes ago

    By Toni Vorobyova LONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 slid from 13-year peaks on Thursday, battered by weak Chinese economic data and signs the U.S. Federal Reserve could … More »FTSE battered by Chinese data, U.S. stimulus concerns

    The London Stock Exchange building is seen in central London

    By Toni Vorobyova LONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 slid from 13-year peaks on Thursday, battered by weak Chinese economic data and signs the U.S. Federal Reserve could soon taper its stimulus programme. Mining stocks slumped after data showed factory activity in China, the world's top metals consumer, shrank for the first …

  • Markets roiled by Nikkei's 7.3 percent slide
    Markets roiled by Nikkei's 7.3 percent slide AP - 2 hours 39 minutes ago

    Financial markets around the world were roiled Thursday after Japanese stocks suffered their biggest slide since the country was hit by a devastating tsunami more than … More »Markets roiled by Nikkei's 7.3 percent slide

    Markets roiled by Nikkei's 7.3 percent slide

    Financial markets around the world were roiled Thursday after Japanese stocks suffered their biggest slide since the country was hit by a devastating tsunami more than two years ago. Several reasons have ...

  • How the Coming Shift in Monetary Policy Will Affect Your Investments
    How the Coming Shift in Monetary Policy Will Affect Your Investments Business 2 Community - 2 hours 54 minutes ago

    One of the most interesting debates regarding monetary policy is emanating from the Federal Reserve members themselves. The Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy … More »How the Coming Shift in Monetary Policy Will Affect Your Investments

    How the Coming Shift in Monetary Policy Will Affect Your Investments

    One of the most interesting debates regarding monetary policy is emanating from the Federal Reserve members themselves. The Federal Reserve’s current monetary policy program includes an $85.0-billion monthly asset-purchase program. Recent comments made by many of the Federal Reserve members indicate that they are as unsure …

  • A worker at a fuel station checks a 500 Indian rupee note after filing a vehicle with fuel in Kolkata
    Chidambaram seeks to soothe investor nerves Reuters - 3 hours ago

    By Rajesh Kumar Singh NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said fears the Federal Reserve would start reversing its U.S. monetary stimulus programme … More »Chidambaram seeks to soothe investor nerves

    A worker at a fuel station checks a 500 Indian rupee note after filing a vehicle with fuel in Kolkata

    By Rajesh Kumar Singh NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said fears the Federal Reserve would start reversing its U.S. monetary stimulus programme were unfounded but his remarks failed ...

  • The stock exchange in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on May 10, 2013
    European stocks dive after Tokyo plunge AFP - 3 hours ago

    European stock markets slumped in early trading on Thursday, with most indices losing more than 2.0 percent after Tokyo shares plunged owing to weak Chinese data and … More »European stocks dive after Tokyo plunge

    The stock exchange in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on May 10, 2013

    European stock markets slumped in early trading on Thursday, with most indices losing more than 2.0 percent after Tokyo shares plunged owing to weak Chinese data and signs that the US Federal Reserve may soon taper massive stimulus measures, analysts said.

  • Markets roiled by Nikkei's 7.3 percent slide
    Japan stocks dive as benchmark bond yield spikes AP - 4 hours ago

    Japanese stocks plummeted Thursday after a spike in government bond yields and unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing spooked investors sitting atop months of massive … More »Japan stocks dive as benchmark bond yield spikes

    Markets roiled by Nikkei's 7.3 percent slide

    Japanese stocks plummeted Thursday after a spike in government bond yields and unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing spooked investors sitting atop months of massive gains in share prices. The Nikkei ...

  • Ravaged rand continues its downward trajectory for 11th straight session
    Rand falls sharply on stronger dollar, China data BD Live - 5 hours ago

    Rand slumps 12c in early trade on Thursday as a stronger dollar and weak Chinese manufacturing data pressure commodity currencies More »Rand falls sharply on stronger dollar, China data

    Ravaged rand continues its downward trajectory for 11th straight session

    Rand slumps 12c in early trade on Thursday as a stronger dollar and weak Chinese manufacturing data pressure commodity currencies

  • A visitor looks at the stock quotation board at Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo
    Nikkei dives 7.3 percent, China worries spark worst rout in two years Reuters - 6 hours ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average plunged 7.3 percent on Thursday, its biggest one-day percentage drop in two years after weak Chinese factory data rattled investors, … More »Nikkei dives 7.3 percent, China worries spark worst rout in two years

    A visitor looks at the stock quotation board at Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average plunged 7.3 percent on Thursday, its biggest one-day percentage drop in two years after weak Chinese factory data rattled investors, prompting them to take profits from a recent rally buoyed by massive Bank of Japan stimulus measures. The Nikkei ended 1,143.28 points lower at 14,483.98, …

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    EU wants big companies to reveal national tax bills

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