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Asian shares were widely up Tuesday, led by a sharp rise in Hong Kong, amid hopes of Chinese and US stimulus measures ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke appearing before Congress.

2012-07-17T10:52:55ZAFP Asian EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/04/23/Asian_stocks_lower_China_data_b514

Asian markets slipped lower Monday as slightly improved manufacturing data from China failed to dampen fears of a slowdown in the world's number two economy, as markets took a bearish view.

2012-04-23T09:44:34ZAFP Asian Editionby John Weavertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/04/19/European_stocks_retreat_after_Spanish_8c88

European stock markets retreated on Thursday after a successful Spanish bond sale failed to allay fears over the eurozone debt crisis, dealers said.

2012-04-19T16:28:23ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/04/19/European_stocks_mixed_after_Spanish_9fd9

European stock markets were mixed and the euro eased on Thursday after a successful Spanish bond sale failed to allay fears over the eurozone debt crisis, dealers said.

2012-04-19T14:41:16ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/04/19/European_stocks_rise_upbeat_Spanish_ac00

European stock markets mostly rose and the euro rallied against the dollar on Thursday after a successful Spanish bond auction that eased tensions over the eurozone debt crisis, traders said.

2012-04-19T09:38:50ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/04/19/Asian_markets_mixed_dealers_await_3670

Asian markets were mixed on Thursday as dealers cautiously awaited a crucial bond auction in Spain, while Wall Street provided a soft lead after falling on disappointing corporate earnings.

2012-04-19T09:05:21ZAFP Asian Editionby Danny McCordtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/03/12/Asian_shares_down_China_data_62d5

Asian shares fell on Monday as better-than-expected US jobs data was overshadowed by figures indicating a sharp slowdown in the Chinese economy.

2012-03-12T10:23:04ZAFP Asian Editionby Danny McCordtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/02/13/Greece_backs_austerity_measures_Athens_b639

Greek lawmakers approved a new round of drastic austerity measures late on Sunday after a long day of street battles between police and protesters left dozens injured and Athens buildings ablaze.

2012-02-13T07:14:18ZAFP Global Editionby Will Vassilopoulostag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/01/30/Asian_shares_euro_guarded_over_8cf6

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares inched down and the euro fell from its highest in more than six weeks Monday, as markets cautiously tuned in to a likely debt swap deal for Greece that is crucial to avoiding a messy default and eyed yet another European summit meeting.

2012-01-27T01:00:23ZReuters US Online Report Business News Chikako Mogitag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/01/30/Asian_shares_euro_slip_markets_92ba

TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian stocks and the euro slipped on Monday as investors took profits from a recent share rally and adopted a cautious stance to await the outcome of talks on a Greek debt swap deal that is key to avoiding a messy default and yet another European summit.

2012-01-27T01:00:23ZReuters US Online Report Business News Chikako Mogitag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/01/19/Euro-yen_intervention_option_Japan_18da

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese authorities, while reluctant to act now, may consider engaging in a rare intervention to stem yen rises against the euro if the moves appear to be driven by speculators and sharp enough to severely hurt business sentiment.

2012-01-19T09:43:24ZReuters US Online Report Business News Leika Kiharatag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/09/29/Japan_factory_output_disappoints_ff03

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said on Friday it will boost its currency intervention fund and keep watching dealers' trading positions in yet another effort to tame the yen in the face of growing evidence that its strength is stalling the economy's post-quake rebound.

2011-09-30T06:52:12ZReuters US Online Report Business NewsLeika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimototag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/09/29/Japan_factory_output_disappoints_yen_ff03

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan said on Friday it will boost its currency intervention fund and keep watching dealers' trading positions in yet another effort to tame the yen in the face of growing evidence that its strength is stalling the economy's post-quake rebound.

2011-09-30T06:52:12ZReuters US Online Report Top NewsLeika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimototag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/09/10/Japans_Azumi_says_US_objection_b324

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - The yen took a back seat at the Group of Seven finance ministers' meeting, which grappled with Europe's debt crisis and global economic slowdown, but Japan said it met little resistance to further intervention.

2011-09-10T07:51:45ZReuters US Online Report Business NewsTetsushi Kajimototag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/08/28/Dollar_holds_firm_after_Bernanke_b222

The dollar held firm against other major currencies in Asia on Monday after a much-awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke boosted positive sentiment.

2011-08-29T02:54:59ZAFP Asian EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/05/24/Euro_falls_back_amid_Greeces_4486

The euro fell against the dollar in Asia on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking following an overnight gain and amid lingering concerns over Greece's debt problem, dealers said.

2011-05-25T03:13:41ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/04/26/cuts_Japan_sovereign_rating_outlook_c04b

TOKYO (Reuters) - Standard and Poor's threatened to cut Japan's sovereign credit rating again, warning the huge cost of last month's devastating earthquake will hurt already weak public finances unless bickering politicians can agree to raise taxes.

2011-04-27T11:41:22ZReuters US Online Report Business NewsLeika Kiharatag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/04/27/cuts_Japan_sovereign_rating_outlook_c04b

TOKYO (Reuters) - Standard and Poor's threatened to cut Japan's sovereign credit rating again, warning the huge cost of last month's devastating earthquake will hurt already weak public finances unless bickering politicians can agree to raise taxes.

2011-04-27T11:41:22ZReuters US Online Report Top NewsLeika Kiharatag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/08/12/checks_rates_officials_warn_rise_8087

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan policymakers fired off a volley of comments Thursday to curb yen strength and the central bank checked rates with banks as officials stepped up efforts to prevent the currency from harming a fragile economic recovery.

2010-08-12T10:42:31ZReuters US Online Report Business NewsTetsushi Kajimoto and Shinji Kitamuratag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/07/20/Euro_rises_above_130_dollars_1013

The euro briefly topped 1.30 dollars on Tuesday, nearing a 10-week high point as the US currency was plagued by renewed concerns over the US economic outlook.

2010-07-20T11:15:44ZAFP Global EditionAFP