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Shanghai index closes flat at 3,051
Thursday, 11 Mar, 2010 – 18:07 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S key stock index remained almost flat today as shares showed mixed responses towards better than expected economic data in February.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.08 percent, or 2.36…

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Shanghai index closes flat at 3,051
Thursday, 11 Mar, 2010 – 18:07 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S key stock index remained almost flat today as shares showed mixed responses towards better than expected economic data in February.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index added 0.08 percent, or 2.36…

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Shanghai shares lose as inflation mounts
Thursday, 11 Mar, 2010 – 13:33 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S key stock index dropped in the morning session as China’s inflation reached a 16-month high, adding speculation on an interest rate rise.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.64 percent,…

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Oil prices rise to settle above US$82
Thursday, 11 Mar, 2010 – 13:33 | Comments Off

OIL settled above US$82 yesterday after driving past US$83 briefly following a government report that showed U.S. crude oil supplies didn’t grow as much as analysts expected last week.
Benchmark crude for April…

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Inflation fears drive down index
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 21:51 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S key stock index ended lower today on fears that February’s consumer price index to be released tomorrow will show more inflationary pressure.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.66 percent,…

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Shanghai stocks drop led by auto and property firms
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 21:50 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S key stock index ended slightly lower in the morning session as investors were cautious before China’s export figures for February are released.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.54 percent,…

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Oil settles lower, ending brief rally
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 21:50 | Comments Off

OIL prices trimmed some early losses, but still ended lower yesterday, after rising steadily since the end of last week.
Benchmark crude for April delivery lost 38 cents to settle at US$81.49 per barrel on the…

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Index up as house prices are left alone
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 7:22 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S stock market edged up yesterday, led by property developers on speculation the central government would not announce more forceful measures to curb housing prices in the short term.
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Index up as house prices are left alone
Wednesday, 10 Mar, 2010 – 7:22 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S stock market edged up yesterday, led by property developers on speculation the central government would not announce more forceful measures to curb housing prices in the short term.
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Property and banks buoy Shanghai index
Tuesday, 9 Mar, 2010 – 22:39 | Comments Off

SHANGHAI’S stock market edged up today, lifted by property shares and the financial sector.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was up 0.52 percent, or 15.91 points, to close at 3,069.14 points. Turnover rose…

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