Bank of Japan Buys US$9.5 Billion Japanese Government Bonds

Bank of Japan bought US$9.5 billion Japanese government bonds. The Bank of Japan offered to buy Japanase government bonds worth of US$9. 5 billion. The government bonds had residual maturities from 1 to 10 years.


US$2.25 trillion hedge fund industry hurt by June sell-off

The US$2.25 trillion hedge fund industry continued to be hit by June sell-off because of Fed Chairman's remarks.

Asian stocks rose with Europe rally, euro frets

Asian stocks were swept up by Europe's rally while Euro continued to sulk. On Friday, Asian stocks increased as Euro tended its losses. This transpired after Europe's two most influential banks assured venture capitalists.

China Puts Pressure on Singapore's Temasek

China's current slow growth put pressure on Singapore's Temasek. Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd. came under pressure to force the review of its exposure to Chinese banks in the wake of China's current financial and economic conditions.


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