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BlackRock to close Japan fund; rename High Income Bond
02 Sep 2010 | 11:37
BlackRock has made changes to its fund range including the planned closure of its Japan vehicle and alterations to the investment strategy and name of its High Income Bond portfolio.
Yen advances despite further Japanese intervention
The yen is higher against major currencies today despite the Japanese Government unveiling a ¥920bn stimulus package and the BoJ extending an additional ¥10trn of lending to banks.
30 Aug 2010 | 16:41
Morning markets: US reports light trading volumes as investors turn defensive
America's largest stock markets reported very light trading volumes on Monday as a flurry of M&A did little to reassure investors of the strength of the global recovery.
24 Aug 2010 | 09:16
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- Lim keeps faith in Indonesian democracy
- Ward believes unloved yen could strengthen further
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