China's services expand at slowest pace since September 2012

Source: Reuters
The Chinese service sector growth slowed down to its lowest pace in a five-month period in February, adding to concern that the world's second largest economy recovering slower than expected. The country's non-manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stayed at the level of 54.5 recording its slowest expansion pace since last September, compared to January's 56.2.
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Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:49:04 GMT

U.S. equities higher on Friday

U.S. equities advanced on better-than-forecast economic data that offset concerns over budget spending cuts and Italian parliamentary election. The Standard's & Poor's 500 Index rallied as much as 0.2% to close at 1,518.20 on Friday. The gauge has rallied 1.1% in February, extending its gains for a fourth consecutive month. Seven out of ten groups in the gauge edged higher.

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:27:03 GMT

Yen rises as Chinese shares decline on tighter property market measures

The Japanese currency strengthened broadly as a notable decline of Chinese shares due to the Japan's government announcement about stronger curbs on mainland's property market made investors to buy Yen. The U.S. dollar tumbled 0.4% to 93.32 yen, while the Japan's currency rose 0.7% against the Australian dollar to 94.76.

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