Posts Tagged ‘ economy ’

Singapore: All signs point to a recovery

April 27, 2012 | ECONOMY

March industrial output in Singapore fell less than expected indicating that the rebound in the Singapore economy may already be underway. [caption id="attachment_57941" ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Singapore economy at risk from Eurozone crisis Singapore economy grew 1.6% in Q1 Singapore's economy grows by 1.6% in Q1 2012 Electronics...

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Brent steady around $119; Fed comments support

April 27, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Brent crude was steady around $119 a barrel on Thursday, as optimism over a recovery in the U.S economy offset easing concerns of a disruption in Iranian oil exports and high U.S. crude stocks. The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Wednesday it would support growth in the world's top oil consumer...

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Gold stuck in range after Fed, equities curb losses

April 27, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold held above $1,644 on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates offered few surprises, but gains in equities and expectations the central bank could do more if necessary to lift the economy may eventually spur buying from investors. The Fed has already engaged in two rounds of...

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Gold ticks down after Fed, equities curb losses

April 26, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Gold edged down on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates offered few surprises, but gains in equities and expectations the central bank could do more if necessary to lift the economy helped limit losses. The Fed has previously engaged in two rounds of asset purchases totalling $2.3...

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PRECIOUS-Gold bounces on Fed reassurance, firm equities

April 26, 2012 | ECONOMY

Gold edged up on Thursday on gains in equities and expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve could do more if necessary to lift the economy, recouping earlier losses triggered by a lack of surprises from the … ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Gold stuck in range after Fed, equities curb losses...

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Oil rise above $104 as US boosts economy outlook

April 26, 2012 | ECONOMY

(04-26) 01:39 PDT SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices rose slightly above $104 a barrel Thursday in Asia after the U.S. central bank boosted its outlook for economic growth and employment this year. Benchmark oil for June… ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Oil below $98 in Asia as traders eye weak...

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Singapore Stocks-Seen higher on U.S. Fed comments

April 26, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE, April 26 (Reuters) – Singapore shares may openhigher on Thursday, lifted by comments from the Federal Reservethat it could buy more bonds to aid the world's largest economyif necessary. ———————-MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 2347 GMT ———— INSTRUMENT LAST PCT CHG NET CHG S&P 500 1390.69 1.36% 18.720 USD/JPY 81.28 -0.05% -0.040 10-YR US TSY...

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Oil near $103 in Asia amid concern EU debt crisis will hurt economy

April 25, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE – Oil prices hovered near US$103 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid investor worries that Europe's debt crisis undermine economic growth and crude consumption. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Oil below $98 in Asia as traders eye weak US, Europe economies, rising supplies Oil hovers above $105 a barrel...

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Singapore's MPA, SMI And BWV To Invest In Green R&D

April 24, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE, April 23 (Bernama) — BW Ventures Pte Ltd (BWV), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) will work together to promote sustainable maritime-related research and development (R&D) in Singapore. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items SINGAPORE ECONOMY REGISTERS MODEST GROWTH IN FIRST QUARTER...

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Singapore to License More Foreign Law Firms as Fees Fall

April 24, 2012 | ECONOMY

Singapore, where the number of foreign lawyers has doubled in the last four years after opening its legal market to foreign firms, will award a second round of licenses by next year, Law Minister K. Shanmugam said. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY People who looked at this item also looked at… Saxo...

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