Asia-Pacific markets largely rose as China’s factory activity expanded in August and traders look to a slew of other economic data in the region.
China's central bank cuts reserve ratio by 200 basis points
The People's Bank of China announced Friday that starting from Sept. 15, it would reduce the foreign exchange reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions to 4%, from 6%. The cut follows a number of reductions to various interest rates in the last several weeks in an effort to shore up the economy.against the U.S. dollar at 7.1788, a touch stronger than the 7.1811 on Thursday, according to Wind Information.Hong Kong financial markets halt trading as city braces for Super Typhoon SaolaHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited saidIf a Storm Signal No.8 or above remains issued at 9 a.m.
Dividend stocks aren't evergreen, but investing in them over several years can pay off, according to one portfolio manager. Their underperformance this year presents an opportunity, said Ben Kirby, who is also co-head of investments at Thornburg Investment Management.
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Hong Kong hunkers down as super typhoon Saola approachesHong Kong braced for the arrival of super typhoon Saola on Friday as authorities raised the strong wind signal to No.8, bringing the city to an effective standstill with most businesses, schools and the stock exchange shut.
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