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Singapore economy slows sharply

Singapore's economic growth has slowed sharply in the first three months of the year, but the central bank has stood pat on monetary policy, saying it would be lifted by a pick-up in global growth. ..

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Overseas worries drive shares lower

The share market has suffered one of its biggest falls of the year so far as investors worry about the performance of US companies and instability in Ukraine. Every sector of the market finished in..

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NZ stocks fall with global tech rout

New Zealand shares have followed Wall Street lower as investors question whether tech and high-growth companies can deliver the earnings growth implied by their valuations.The NZX 50 Index fell 27.892..

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Stocks to watch at lunch

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Monday: API - AUSTRALIAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES - in trading halt, last traded at 56.5 cents The shares of drugs wholesaler and pha..

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Citigroup cuts 200 to 300 jobs

US bank Citigroup has cut between 200 and 300 additional jobs, most in the global markets business, The Wall Street Journal reports.Some of the employees were fired, while others left voluntarily. Amo..

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Commodities markets overview

A summary of trading in key commodities markets overseas: ENERGY US crude oil prices closed higher, lifted by market hopes for stronger demand in the United States ahead of the nation's summer h..

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International markets roundup

A roundup of trading on major world markets: NEW YORK - The tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index again led Wall Street sharply lower, closing out a dreary week at its lowest level in more than two mont..

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