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What Investors Should Know in Asia

  • India's Chidambaram Sees 8% Growth by 2015 Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 4:12 AM ET
    Mumbai, India

    Annual growth of 8 percent may seem like a distant memory in India, whose economy has suffered a sharp deceleration over the past year, however, the country's finance minister believes Asia's third largest economy can return to such levels by 2015.

  • Why S&P Rally Has Another 100 Points to Go Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 9:59 PM ET

    There is a high probability that the current uptrend in the S&P 500 index will continue to 1,690, says this chartist.

  • Abenomics, So What? Japan Inc Still in Contraction Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 8:09 PM ET

    Even as the new policies by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to reflate the economy are making a difference to some companies, the bulk of corporate Japan remains in recession. The Financial Times reports.

  • Why Are Japan's Manufacturers So Bearish? Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 3:26 AM ET
    Nissan Plant, Japan

    The results of a closely watched business confidence survey in Japan defying the optimism reflected in a soaring stock market.

  • Will the Jobs Report Keep the Bulls Running? Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 8:03 PM ET

    The start of the second quarter gives bulls a lot to think about: the US jobs report, plus central-bank meetings in Europe and Japan. Will they keep running or take a break?

  • Why Only Obama Can Save Europe, Now Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 1:32 AM ET

    The once prosperous euro zone which was driving nearly one-fifth of the world's economy is now a wasteland, and it seems only U.S. President Barack Obama can save the region.

  • Expect Long-Awaited Correction in Q2: Investors Monday, 1 Apr 2013 | 4:24 PM ET

    The bulls have been running at a fierce pace but these pros say the correction is coming in the second quarter. Here's why.

  • Robust Junk Bond Market Questions 'Great Rotation' Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 1:03 AM ET

    Despite talk of the so-called "great rotation" out of bonds and into equities, high yield debt market issuances are at record quarterly high.

  • How Distant Is Japan's 2% Inflation Target? Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 11:29 PM ET
    Tokyo, Japan

    Falling consumer prices highlighted how challenging it could be for Japan to achieve the 2 percent inflation target, which analysts say is unlikely anytime soon.

  • Why Cyprus (Probably) Can't Happen in the US Thursday, 28 Mar 2013 | 1:57 PM ET

    One of the reasons why the crisis in Cyprus has had limited market effects is that it would be unlikely to be repeated in the US.

  • A day after the Philippines got its first investment grade rating from Fitch, the Southeast Asian country's central bank governor told CNBC the upgrade was a "seal of good housekeeping."

  • Ssshh! Why Japan Is Keeping Quiet on the Yen Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 1:19 AM ET

    After talking their currency down 20 percent over the past four months, Japanese policymakers have suddenly gone silent as the yen halts its dramatic fall. Why?

  • Even Another Cyprus-Style Crisis Can't Save Gold Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 10:20 PM ET

    Since the bailout deal was reached on Cyprus, the gold price has fallen. The decline suggests that gold is really in a weak position right now. I think the price is likely to fall further. Here's why.

  • Nikkei Gains: You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 2:38 AM ET

    The bumper run in Japanese equities is just getting started, according to investment strategists, who expect larger gains ahead.

  • Singapore Economy Risks Another Contraction Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 11:44 PM ET

    The outlook for the wealthy island nation of Singapore is turning increasingly grim with a recent mix of downbeat economic indicators pointing to a contraction for the economy in the current quarter.

  • Worried About US? Hey, It Sure Beats Other Places Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 2:57 PM ET

    Despite its own significant problems, the U.S. has managed one claim through a time of heightened global crisis: It's not as bad as the rest of the world.

  • Are Aussie Stocks Headed for a Correction? Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 11:55 PM ET
    Sydney, Australia.

    The steady rise of the Australian ASX 200 index has slowed and is developing the potential to turn into a downtrend.

  • Sunny Days Still for China Banks Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 4:00 AM ET

    Analysts say the sector remains robust even as China's biggest banks reported their worst annual earnings growth since going public.

  • Two Biggest Misconceptions About Gold Tuesday, 26 Mar 2013 | 5:34 PM ET

    Gold is one of the most widely held financial assets – but that doesn't mean everyone understands why it goes higher or lower.

  • Expect an April Correction: Technician Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 5:47 PM ET

    The recent run-up in stocks could be reversing soon, Drexel Hamilton's Barry Sine says.