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Asian stocks tumble as commodity fall continues on thin volumes

Asian stocks tumble as commodity stocks slipped into pressure while consumer stocks gained momentum. The positive expectations about US interest rate hike is pushing Wall Street upwards.

Mixed Reaction in Asian Market As U.S. High Job Rates and Possible Fed Hike

Japanese and Chinese shares are up, while other Asia Pacific market decreases. As dollar stands high and U.S. strong jobs data may make Fed increase interest rates in December.

Fed wants to shield taxpayers when banks go down

US banks will be required to hold enough debt that could be converted into equity if they were to falter soon. This according to a Fed rule that was approved by a unanimous vote on Friday.

South Korea's bonds volatile amid uncertainty over rates

Korean bond market has been volatile as they rose on account of US interest rate and fell owing to domestic rate of interest factor. The Korean bond market is witnessing upward and downward movement owing to varied hopes on interest rate changes. .

Wall Street suffers worst quarter since 2011

The third quarter ending September recorded worst performance on Wall Steet since 2011 as Dow Jones and other indices fell over 10 percent. Market analysts say that it was a much-needed correction for the US stocks after continuously rose for 1,326 days.

US Fed Chair Janet Yellen hints at rate hike in 2015

The US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she expects interest rate hike this year. The improvement in labor market is the prime reason that give much comforatble level for Fed to take a decision on raising rates. She also expressed her hope that inflation rate will reach to the government's target. the uncertainty over interest rates is causing weakness in the financial markets, she said.

Flat trading is not bad, stay invested

When the market is flat, investors need to bepatient until it gets momentum upwards, advise investment managers. Majority of investors turn panic when markets are nosediving and offload their stocks at worst price. Some investors tend to just be spectators of the market rise. They don't take any action missing the profit booking opportunity.

Oil price further skids on renewed global concerns

Oil prices on Friday eased further following the renewed fears about the global economy. The US central bank warned that global economy is weakening. China's economy is slowing down and growth rate is expected to be below 7% this year. Adding to this, Opec is firm on maintaining its production level. All these factors are increasing pressure on oil prices.

China's economic distress is risk to global economy: IMF and ECB

China's economic turmoil poses great risks to the world's economic growth but they are managing to recover from the troubles with the help from other countries and Fed will not yet increase its interest rates.

Positive outlook on employment increases possibility for Fed to raise rates this September

The drop on unemployment rate and the slight increase in wages can increase the possibility for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in September.

Drop in Unemployment Rate Is Not Enough to Calm Market with Higher Interest Rates

Unemployment rates are going down, wages are going up, which means the Federal Reserve could possibly increase interest rates this month.

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