China Reports Surprise Monthly Trade Deficit
China Reports Surprise Monthly Trade Deficit
China reported an unexpected .3 billion trade deficit, the biggest in seven years, buttressing the government’s case against U.S. arguments for faster gains in the yuan.
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China data, Libya fears weigh on Asia bourses
Asian shares ended lower yesterday as escalating fighting in Libya and China ’s unexpected trade deficit for February sparked a selloff in the region. A Moody’s downgrade of Spain ’s government-bond ratings also weighed on sentiment.
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Mettle in their metal
LAST Friday, we were treated to the Soundwave festival, a hard-rock and metal odyssey that this year sold out first in Melbourne.
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