Gentlemen Prefer Bonds … Even in China

The moment was widely heralded as a coming-of-age for China’s mainland stock markets … Chinese stocks listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Financial pundits, including several newsletter gurus, layered on the hype. One claimed the MSCI deal marked “one ... ( read original story ...)

China treasury bond futures close higher Wednesday

They allow investors to bet on and profit from the movements in the value of the bonds. The treasury bond futures were launched at the Shanghai-based China Financial Futures Exchange and started trading on Sept. 6, 2013. ( read original story ...)

China, BRICS trade ministers vow to fight protectionism

Trade ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa concluded two days of meetings in Shanghai agreeing to deepen trade ... ST. CROIX, V.I. (Reuters) - For a glimpse at the precarious financial health of this Caribbean island, visit its ... ( read original story ...)

Positive Data Raises Asia, Europe Stocks

Equity indexes from Shanghai to Seoul chalked up gains ... Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey rose 1.5% after announcing a special dividend. Financial stocks also rose, as French lenders BNP Paribas gained 1.63% and Societe Generale advanced 0.67%, while Germany ... ( read original story ...)