![]() | China’s accelerating inflation has started to erode household savings, threatening to spur purchases of property and stocks and fuel asset-price pressures. ... |
| China’s inflation rate outstripped returns on household savings for the first time in 16 months, making it harder for officials to damp rising expectations for price gains. ... |
| The dollar eased against the euro and the pound Thursday as Greece announced additional salary cuts and tax hikes to deal with its ballooning deficit, while China reported a jump in inflation. ... |
| Chinese shares fell to a nearly three-week low on Friday, as investors sold property shares on expectations that higher-than-expected inflation might lead to a hike in interest rates or other cooling measures. ... |
| China’s accelerating inflation has started to erode household savings, threatening to spur purchases of property and stocks and fuel asset-price pressures. ... |
| A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Thursday: ___ BEIJING — China’s inflation spiked higher in February, adding to pressure on Beijing to prevent overheating and keep the recovery in the world’s third- ... |
![]() | China’s accelerating inflation has started to erode household savings, threatening to spur purchases of property and stocks and fuel asset-price pressures. ... |
| China's inflation rose in February amid galloping growth and demand for scarce labor, increasing pressure on Beijing to ease off its stimulus while keeping a recovery going in the world's third-largest economy. ... |
| Most U.S. stocks fell as higher- than-estimated inflation in China spurred speculation the nation will be forced to raise interest rates while technology companies and banks rallied. ... |
| China won’t allow its inflation rate to exceed 5 percent, said Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia Ltd., after a report today showed the country’s consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 16 months. ... |
| NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in early trading Thursday after China reported a sharp jump in inflation. Mixed U.S. economic news also held the market back. Overseas markets were mixed after China said its inflation rate jumped 2.7 percent in February f ... |
| Stocks fell in early trading Thursday after China reported a sharp jump in inflation. Mixed U.S. economic news also held the market back. ... |
| Stocks fell Thursday after China reported a sharp jump in inflation. Mixed U.S. economic news also held the market back. ... |
| Stocks fell in early trading Thursday after China reported a sharp jump in inflation. Mixed U.S. economic news also held the market back. ... |
![]() | Reuters - A spike in Chinese inflation weakened equity markets on Thursday, as investors pondered the prospects of interest rate hikes in one of the world's main economic drivers. ... |
![]() | NEW YORK—The stock market traded in a tight range for a fourth day Thursday after China reported a jump in inflation. ... |
| DENVER (AP) — Soybean prices fell Thursday on concerns about waning demand in China and news of canceled U.S. exports of soybeans last week. Wheat and corn prices also edged lower, but fared far better than soybeans because neither is exported to Chi ... |
| NEW YORK (AP) — The dollar eased against the euro and the pound Thursday as Greece announced additional salary cuts and tax hikes to deal with its ballooning deficit, while China reported a jump in inflation. A steep rise in prices could force China ... |
| NEW YORK (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Friday after the Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed at a 17-month high with investors worried about inflationary pressures in China. Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average was up 43.52 points, ... |
| South Korea may face accelerating inflation after Governor Lee Seong Tae left interest rates unchanged for a 13th month under political pressure, even as his economy is forecast to be one of the fastest-growing in Asia. ... |
| SOYBEANS: Soybean prices fell after China’s inflation rose in February and some U.S. export sales of the crop were canceled last week. CHINA FACTOR: A 2.7 percent increase in China’s consumer prices last month was driven by a 6 percent jump in food c ... |
| Soybean prices fell Thursday on concerns about waning demand in China and news of canceled U.S. exports of soybeans last week. ... |
| Soybean prices fell Thursday on concerns about waning demand in China and news of canceled U.S. exports of soybeans last week. ... |
![]() | Commodities fell and the yen strengthened on increasing speculation that China, the world’s fastest-growing economy, will slow its expansion to control inflation. Stocks swung between gains and losses. ... |
| Asia’s stock benchmark erased gains of as much as 0.6 percent, U.S. stock futures declined, and copper and oil fell after China’s inflation reached a 16-month high and new loans exceeded forecasts, adding to prospects the government will curb growth ... |
| Asia’s stock benchmark erased gains of as much as 0.6 percent, U.S. stock futures declined, and copper and oil fell after China’s inflation reached a 16-month high and new loans exceeded forecasts, adding to prospects the government will curb growth ... |
| U.S. stocks fell, paring this week’s rally in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as higher-than- estimated inflation in China spurred speculation the nation will be forced to raise interest rates and American exports slowed. ... |
| Asian stock markets posted tepid gains Thursday as China's burst of inflation tempered confidence in the regional economic rebound. European shares opened lower. ... |
| Asian stocks fell on Thursday as investors fretted over tighter monetary policy in China on the back of strong loan growth and quickening inflation. ... |
| China’s inflation reached a 16- month high, industrial output climbed and new loans exceeded forecasts, adding to the case for the government to pare back stimulus measures. ... |
| Asian stock markets were mostly lower Thursday as China's burst of inflation and Japan's weaker growth tempered confidence in the regional economic rebound. ... |
| Metals and oil dropped, while the yen and dollar strengthened, after reports on Chinese inflation, factories and loans raised concerns the government would take steps to brake growth. Asian stocks advanced, led by Japanese shares, on speculation the ... |
| China’s inflation accelerated in February, highlighting the risk that stimulus measures will overheat the world’s fastest-growing major economy. ... |
| China’s inflation accelerated in February, highlighting the risk that stimulus measures will overheat the world’s fastest-growing major economy. ... |
| European stocks fluctuated as basic-resource producers fell on speculation rising inflation will prompt China to pare back stimulus measures, offsetting gains by auto shares and retailers. Asian equities advanced. ... |
![]() | Metals dropped, while the yen and dollar strengthened, after reports on Chinese inflation, factories and loans raised concerns the government would take steps to brake growth. Asian stocks advanced, led by Japanese shares, on speculation the nation’s ... |
| European stocks fluctuated as basic-resource producers fell on speculation rising inflation will prompt China to pare back stimulus measures, offsetting a rally by auto shares. Asian equities gained. ... |
| China’s inflation reached a 16- month high, industrial output climbed and new loans exceeded forecasts, adding to the case for the government to pare back stimulus measures. ... |
| China’s inflation reached a 16- month high, industrial output climbed and new loans exceeded forecasts, adding to the case for the government to pare back stimulus measures. ... |
| China's inflation spiked higher in February, adding to pressure on Beijing to prevent overheating and keep the recovery in the world's third-largest economy on track. ... |
| The dollar rose against most of its major counterparts as stocks dropped on concern China will seek to damp economic growth after inflation accelerated to a 16- month high, reducing demand for higher-yielding assets. ... |
| China’s stocks fell to a one-week low, led by automakers and developers, after inflation accelerated and new loans exceeded forecasts, boosting the prospect for higher interest rates. ... |
| European stock markets fell modestly Thursday amid growing concerns of an overheating Chinese economy and as investors awaited further insight into the state of the U.S. economic recovery. ... |
| China's inflation spiked higher in February, raising the chances that Beijing might need to cool the recovery in the world's third-largest economy. ... |
| Metals dropped and Asian stocks erased gains, while the yen and dollar strengthened, after reports on Chinese inflation, factories and loans raised concerns the government would take steps to cool the economy. ... |
| Metals dropped and Asian stocks erased gains, while the yen and dollar strengthened, after reports on Chinese inflation, factories and loans raised concerns the government would take steps to cool the economy. ... |
| Asian stocks fluctuated as commodity-related companies fell on concern China will pare back measures that boosted growth, while Japanese shares gained on speculation the country’s economy is recovering. ... |
| AP - China's inflation spiked higher in February, raising the chances that Beijing might need to cool the recovery in the world's third-largest economy. ... |
![]() | The yen and dollar rose versus their major counterparts after Chinese reports on inflation, factories and loans fueled concern the government will act to damp growth, boosting demand for the lowest-yielding currencies. ... |
![]() | Chinese inflation hit a 16-month high in February, leading to calls for the government to take measures to cool the economy. ... |
| Asian stock markets posted tepid gains Thursday as China's burst of inflation tempered confidence in the regional economic rebound. European shares opened lower. ... |
| The yen and dollar rose versus their major counterparts after Chinese reports on inflation, factories and loans fueled concern the government will act to damp growth, boosting demand for the lowest-yielding currencies. ... |
| China Official: See 2010 Inflation Moderate, Controllable ... |
| China’s lending fell in February after the government told banks to limit credit growth and raised reserve requirements. ... |
| Most Chinese stocks fell, led by automakers and developers, after inflation accelerated and new loans exceeded forecasts, boosting the prospect for higher interest rates. ... |
| The rapid growth in China's bank lending and investment spending slowed in February, official data show, a sign that the government's gradual withdrawal of stimulus policies is starting to have an effect. ... |
| China’s vehicle prices rose the most in at least four years in February as consumers took advantage of government incentives to buy new cars and trucks, contributing to a 16-month-high rate of inflation. ... |
| China’s lending fell in February after the government told banks to limit credit growth and raised reserve requirements. ... |
| Chinese real estate prices accelerated last month, rising by their fastest pace in two years despite government efforts to cool the market amid fears of a looming property bubble ... |
| China’s property prices rose at the fastest pace in almost two years in February, adding urgency to the government’s efforts to rein in speculation and increase the amount of affordable housing. ... |
![]() | China’s exports rose more than forecast in February and property prices jumped the most in almost two years, adding pressure on policy makers to pare stimulus measures adopted during the global recession. ... |
| China’s exports rose more than forecast in February and property prices jumped the most in almost two years, adding pressure on policy makers to pare stimulus measures adopted during the global recession. ... |
![]() | China’s exports rose more than forecast in February and property prices jumped the most in almost two years, adding pressure on policy makers to pare stimulus measures adopted during the global recession. ... |
| China Property Prices Up For Ninth Month ... |
| China’s property prices rose at the fastest pace in 23 months in February, adding urgency to the government’s efforts to rein in speculation and increase the stock of affordable housing. ... |
| The luxury apartment buildings Yang Xuhua passes on her way to work are a daily reminder of her own frustrated efforts to buy a home. Prices for even modest apartments in Shanghai have soared, putting home purchases out of reach for white collar work ... |