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Europe milk over-supply makes it cheaper than water

Europe is selling milk cheaper than water. Because of the food embargo imposed by Moscow and the decreased demand of China, dairy farmers are struggling forcing them to sell their precious produce lower than their production cost.

Sep 11, 2015 2:00 AM EDT


Offshore Yuan drops as China steps back from market intervention

Offshore Yuan was rising on intervention of Chinese government and dropping, when the central bank restricting its support. As a result, Chinese currency is fluctuating in domestic and Hong Kong markets. The market intervention has resulted in huge drop in the country's forex reserves.

Sep 11, 2015 1:56 AM EDT


China economy concerns: It's overdone, says Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs assures investors that the global markets need not worry over the China's economy slowdown, currency devaluation or drop in manufacturing industry output as it's overdone already. China is growing at seven percent and this is enough to create new jobs and support the transition of economy from infrastructure-based to consumer spending based economy.

Sep 10, 2015 11:42 PM EDT


Corruption scandal rocks crisis-hit Brazil while government gears up for tax hike

At a time when the corruption scandal is shaking the Brazil, the government is thinking of raising tax rates. On the other hand, Brazil's economy is projected to shrink by two percent for 2015. The budget deficit is alarmingly widening.

Sep 10, 2015 11:35 PM EDT


Kirin to purchase more stakes in Southeast Asian companies as it sees economic potential

Kirin, the leading Japanese brewery brand is seeking more stake purchase of Southeast Asian companies as the economic growth in the area continues to rise.

Sep 10, 2015 9:08 AM EDT


China Changes How to Report GDP to Meet IMF's Standards

In an effort to improve current economic situation, Chinese authority is adopting IMF standard to report their GDP to make sure any changes in the economic will be reflected in the data. The move is also part of China effort to obtain a reserve currency status for Yuan.

Sep 10, 2015 8:02 AM EDT


Hong Kong tycoon to launch Vuclip in South Africa; Will compete against Netflix and ShowMax

Richard Li, the Hong Kong billionaire, will compete against Netflix and ShowMax in South Africa. His company, PCCW Media purchased Vuclip last March making the VOD service available in South Africa next week.

Sep 10, 2015 7:46 AM EDT


Fiat Chrysler Jeep Renegades recalled due to software glitch

Thousands of Jeep Renegades had been recalled by Fiat Chrysler due to the possible attacks on drivers which can be done remotely. This imposes great danger to the driver's safety, not only meeting an accident but also forcibly getting his car by unsuspecting attackers.

Sep 10, 2015 7:15 AM EDT


Investors withdraw from US Oil Fund amid rising volatility

The high volatility in the global oil market has led to huge offloading in 'The US Oil Fund.' 19.3 mn shares were sold off making it a record weekly redemption since the ETF inception in 2006. global economy slowdown particularly adverse conditions in China market are adding to the volatility in oil price.

Sep 10, 2015 7:01 AM EDT


After 3 attempts, ICE to launch Singaporean Futures Exchange in November

After withdrawing from launching plans of Singapore Futures exchange for three times, ICE has set a date for launching it on 17 November. It'll offer five five futures contracts in Brent, gasoil, gold and two contracts in Yuan currency.

Sep 10, 2015 5:59 AM EDT


Chinese leaders concern over state of economy

For the first time ever since Chinese economy started slowing down, the country's leaders expressed concerns over the current situation in the domestic market. China President Xi Jinping called the economy slowdown as 'The New Normal.

Sep 10, 2015 4:53 AM EDT


Tesco checking out overseas ventures

With debt burden mounting to GBP 21.7bn, The world's third largest retailer has been forced to offload its overseas ventures gradually.

Sep 10, 2015 3:35 AM EDT