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Foreign Investors Increase Japan Bond Holdings

Chandrasekhar Atreya
29 Dec, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo gained on earnings outlook. Holdings of Japanese government bonds by overseas investors surged 6% to 57.5 trillion yen in the September quarter. Purchase of television sets surges 255% in November ahead of expiry of government incentives.

Elevated Home Prices in Shanghai; Hang Seng Surged 1.5%

Chandrasekhar Atreya
29 Dec, 2010
New York City

Hong Kong

U.S. Treasuries Slide, Gold Tops $1,400; World Markets Sideways

Bikram Pandey
28 Dec, 2010
New York City

U.S. eked out fraction gains as Treasuries fell after weaker than expected demand at the latest $35 billion five-year auction. Holiday retail sales were ahead of expectations. Gold surged and silver closed at a record after consumer confidence dropped and home price index fell.

European Indexes Gain; French GDP Growth Slows

Arthi Gupta
28 Dec, 2010
New York City

The European indexes climbed after French GDP rose 0.3% in the third quarter. German industry group lifted industrial sector growth forecast for 2011. Swiss UBS consumption fell and Swedish retail sales slackened in November. Alcatel-Lucent agreed to pay $137 million to settle U.S. bribery cases.

U.S. Holiday Sales Up 5.5%; Stocks Flat

Arthi Gupta
28 Dec, 2010
New York City

U.S. indexes traded flat after holiday retail sales rose more than expected. Apparel and jewelry sales drove the holiday purchases and higher discounts attracted more shoppers online. Consumer confidence index declined in December and metropolitan home price index fell 1% in October.

India Movers: Gujarat NRE Coke, Lanco Infratech, Surya Pharma

Mukesh Buch
28 Dec, 2010
New York City

Cipla received notice from national pharmaceutical pricing authority demanding $10 million. Kingfisher launched five new flights on its domestic network. Zee Entertainment launched four TV channels in Australia.

Rupee Edges Lower; India Steps Up 82 Mining Licenses Scrutiny

Chandrasekhar Atreya
28 Dec, 2010
New York City

Mumbai stocks fluctuated in thin volume trading. Uttar Pradesh signed several agreements with major companies to make the state a power-surplus state. India sought to decide the fate of 82 coal mining licenses that are dormant for last three years.

Japan

Chandrasekhar Atreya
28 Dec, 2010
New York City

Tokyo benchmark index declined following weakness in the Chinese stock markets and a stronger yen. Industrial production rises in November for the first time in six months, while unemployment rate stays unchanged. Consumer price index dropped for the 21st month in a row in November.

Shanghai Index in 2-day Decline of 3.6%

Chandrasekhar Atreya
28 Dec, 2010
New York City

Shanghai key indexes dropped 1.7% after losing nearly 2% yesterday. Profits at industrial companies moderated in the first eleven months to November. Guizhou Province signs 47 contracts with state-run firms for 300 billion yuan.

Markets in U.S., Europe Closed Lower; AIG Up 9%

Bikram Pandey
27 Dec, 2010
New York City

U.S. indexes closed lower as snowstorm on the East Coast keep shoppers away. AIG surged after the insurer arranged $4.3 billion in credit line with banks to replace government funding. Asian markets closed lower after China lifted rates. European markets edged lower on weaker outlook for the euro.

European Indexes Weak; UK Home Prices Drop

Arthi Gupta
27 Dec, 2010
New York City

The European indexes declined tracking weak world markets. The Swiss National Bank forecasted slow growth in 2011. The UK home prices fell in December. Rating agencies lowered views on Portugal debt and reaffirmed French debt rating.

World Markets Lower on China Rate Hike; U.S. Blizzard Disruptions

Arthi Gupta
27 Dec, 2010
New York City

U.S. stocks trade lower after Asian markets closed lower and European markets were weaker. Airlines decline after blizzard conditions prevail in several Northeastern states. China lifted rates by 25 basis points on Saturday.

India Movers: GMR Infra, Accurate Transformers, KEC International

Mukesh Buch
27 Dec, 2010
New York City

Dishman Pharmaceuticals is in a deal to sell pharma products of $50 million to European multinational. GMR buy 51% stake in Kakinada SEZ for undisclosed amount. KEC International secured new orders aggregating $250 million. NMDC may increase iron ore price by 3%.

India Holds Borrowing Target

Chandrasekhar Atreya
27 Dec, 2010
New York City

Stocks in Mumbai edged lower as Asian markets closed mixed and markets in China declined. Rupee edged lower. Indian government retained its borrowing target. ONGC starts building a road from Agartala in North East to Bangladesh.

Japan

Chandrasekhar Atreya
27 Dec, 2010
New York City

Tokyo

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