By Mike Dolan LONDON (Reuters) – What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Ailing long-dated sovereign bonds around the world caught a break yesterday on a mix of soft U.S. jobs signals, decent auction buying and ebbing oil prices. The bond bounce and Federal Reserve easing speculation…
In a bid to stabilize the stock market, China’s financial regulators are contemplating implementing specific cooling measures, according to a recent Bloomberg News report. Among these potential strategies is the removal of certain restrictions on short selling. Sourced from individuals familiar with the situation, the report highlights Beijing’s ongoing attempts to maintain market stability…
The Hong Kong government’s 12-month halt on the sale of commercial land will have limited effect in easing the supply glut in the city’s offices, as the moratorium does too little too late to slow the biggest onslaught of newly completed space in 17 years, according to several consultants. “Taking into account the high vacancy…
The Hong Kong government’s 12-month halt on the sale of commercial land will have limited effect in easing the supply glut in the city’s offices, as the moratorium does too little too late to slow the biggest onslaught of newly completed space in 17 years, according to several consultants. “Taking into account the high vacancy…
It is known as the “smartphone king of Africa” and for years has dominated the continent’s mobile phone market. But now, Shenzhen-based Transsion Holdings is facing some stiff competition from rival Chinese brands. Transsion is the company behind phone brands including Tecno, iTel and Infinix, which won over African customers with features such as multi-SIM…