Foreign investors purchased a large volume of domestic South Korean bonds equalling net stock sales to foreign buyers overall.
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Asia-Pacific stock markets expect nosedives
Stock markets from Asia and Australia prepared for a decline after the United States began to withdraw stimulus.
Swedish banks' capital strength riskier than expected
Swedish big banks' capital strength are more vulnerable to risk than what appears on paper. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the face of a Swedish kronor bill.
Chinese market scares off emerging market investors
Investors are pulling back from placing bets on emerging markets due to risks brought about by China.
Investors doubt U.S. and Europe gov't debt payment programs
The US and European governments won't be able to make any significant cut back on its deficits, according to investors.
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Patrick Wolff is betting that China's markets would crash. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a Chinese bourse board in the red. Patrick Wolff, the chess master who became a hedge fund manager is predicting a stock market crash to happen in China.
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday:Billionaire investor Carl Icahn promised Dell Inc shareholders that the company would buy back up to $16 billion of stock if they join his campaign to stop the computer maker from going private.
Alcatel-Lucent plans to sell Eur1 billion worth of assets as part of CEO's strategy to stop restructure.
Analysts describe Lululemon's plans for the company next to impossible, citing its running out of land and consistent losing against Nike and Gap.
India's rapidly declining currency is a clear sign that US policy affects the whole world. (Photo : REUTERS)Indian currency of different denominations are seen in this picture illustration taken in Mumbai India is emerging as the canary in the mine for Asia's money market.
Net long position of the US dollar fell, together with other currencies according to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Foreign investors, such as China and Japan, have started divesting their US bond holdings. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a bunch of 'Benjamins' in a row.
Emerging debt market trading fell by 12% in the first quarter of 2013. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the facade of the New York Stock Exchange. The trading volume for debts from emerging markets declined by 12% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the previous year.
As the dollar wins over other currencies such as the rouble and peso, emerging corporate bonds increase.
