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Chinese shares open higher Thursday
Chinese stocks opened higher on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.14 percent to open at 2,584.65 points.
Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.7802 against USD Thursday
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 167 basis points to 6.7802 against the U.S. dollar Thursday.
China exchange to launch cotton options on Jan. 28
The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange has released details on cotton options contracts and listing, with the options to be open on Jan. 28.
U.S. crude oil inventories increase last week: report
The API on Wednesday reported an increase of 6.55 million barrels in the U.S. crude oil inventories for the week ending Jan. 18.
Gold futures edge slightly higher as U.S. dollar weakens
The most active gold contract for February delivery went up 0.60 U.S. dollar, or 0.05 percent, to settle at 1,284 dollars per ounce.
Oil prices slide amid deepening global growth worries
Oil prices continued to retreat on Wednesday as concerns over softening demand for fuel amid global economic slowdown dented market sentiment.
U.S. dollar weakens amid gloomy growth outlook, gov't shutdown
U.S. dollar weakened on Wednesday as widespread fears of a slowing global economy coupled with U.S. government's record-long shutdown.
U.S. stocks end higher
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 172.77 points, or 0.71 percent to 24,577.25. The S&P 500 rose 5.80 points, or 0.22 percent to 2,638.70.
Chinese shares close higher Wednesday
Chinese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 0.05 percent, at 2,581.00 points.
Tokyo stocks close lower on global economic concerns
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 29.19 points, or 0.14 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 20,593.72.
Local gov't bonds worth 4.17 trln yuan issued in 2018
China's local governments raised a total of 4.17 trillion yuan (613.51 billion U.S. dollars) through bond issuance in 2018.
Chinese shares open lower Wednesday
Chinese stocks opened lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.17 percent to open at 2,575.26 points.
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