Tue Feb 2, 2016/Reuters By Lisa Twaronite Asian shares fell on Tuesday as crude oil prices slid on oversupply fears and after downbeat manufacturing data raised concerns about sluggish global economic growth. Spreadbetters predicted European bourses would follow Asia lower, with IG predicting Britain’s FTSE 100 .FTSE would start trading […]
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Nigeria in ‘exploratory talks’ with World Bank, not asking for emergency loans: minister
Mon Feb 1, 2016/Reuters Nigeria has held exploratory talks with the World Bank to borrow in order to help fund a record budget in 2016 but has not applied for any emergency loans, Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun said on Sunday. Africa’s top oil producer is planning to borrow as much […]
Asia stocks edge up after Japan policy boost; debt shines
Monday February 1, 2016/Reuters By Saikat Chatterjee Asian stocks started a new month on a cautious note on Monday, with the Bank of Japan’s surprise policy easing sparking some buying but further signs of economic weakness in China and a fall in oil prices keeping investors on guard. European stocks […]
