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Asian shares in broad-based rise
Jul 17th, 2012
Asian shares were up Tuesday, led by a sharp rise in Hong Kong, ahead of US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke appearing before Congress. (Source: AFP) -
By Chikako Mogi TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares eased on Tuesday as investors waited for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to clarify the U.S. central bank's plans for its stimulus programme - with the mere suggestion of fine-tuning it enough to unnerve market sentiment. European stocks are seen easing, with financial spreadbetters predicti... [Full Article]
TOKYO (AP) - Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday as investors watched for signs of a possible change in U.S. stimulus efforts by the Federal Reserve. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer prices rose in May and a gauge of underlying price pressures showed signs of stabilizing after a long decline, a potential comfort to Federal Reserve policymakers who would like to see stronger inflation. The Labor Department said on Tuesday its Consumer Price Index edged 0.1 percent higher, a slightly weaker gain th... [Full Article]