9-2-2015 Economic Times-2 ⋆ DFSU Lifelong Learning Campus

GLOBAL

IMF: First-half global growth weak-here’s why

“In an environment of rising financial market volatility … downside risks to the outlook have risen,” the IMF says.

Traders fishing for a bottom

Wednesday’s rally will need to continue Thursday and into the end of the week before many analysts find more confidence the stock market is firmly on its way upward.

USA

Stocks haven’t hit bottom yet: Experts

While recently erratic markets reflect a healthy dip more than true weakness, they may not have hit bottom yet, experts said.

When Will It End? History Shows U.S. Stocks Rebound Needs Months

Investors conditioned to expect quick recoveries from equity stumbles may need patience after U.S. stocks fell into the first correction in four years.

To read the entire article, go to http://bloom.bg/1Q94H3m

Banks Are Perilously Exposed to China

The east is in the red.

Until very recently, large exposure to China was seen as an advantage, a toehold in the market of the future. Now it’s seen as a risk, and some of the world’s most advanced companies seem to be on the losing side of a huge bet. The danger may be overstated in some cases and understated in others.

To read the entire article, go to http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-09-02/banks-are-perilously-exposed-to-china

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Fed says activity expanding. Is rate hike next?

Most of the country is experiencing solid growth, with only the energy sector providing a drag, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.

BRAZIL

Brazil Keeps Key Rate After Seven Increases as Recession Hits

Brazil kept its benchmark interest rate steady as policy makers signal they have done enough to bring inflation to target by the end of 2016 in a recession-hobbled economy.

To read the entire article, go to http://bloom.bg/1JzH5QT

CHINA

China Holiday Brings Respite as Stocks Rally, Havens Backtrack

Asian stocks rose for the first time this week as a two-day holiday in China gave investors respite from a market that has whipsawed world trading over the past two weeks. The yen led haven assets lower.

To read the entire article, go to http://bloom.bg/1Q9xa9c

Asia Stocks Rise, Following U.S. Rally, With China Markets Shut

Asian stocks rose, following a rebound in U.S. shares, with markets in China and Hong Kong closed for a holiday.

To read the entire article, go to http://bloom.bg/1hAc4os

How Beijing is making traders scared to sell

China is cracking down on investors and journalists for any actions that may have sent its stocks lower.

JAPAN

Mood Darkens in Tokyo as Traders Crowd Into Bearish Stock Bets

If Japan’s options market is any guide, investors see little respite from the stock slump that’s gripping Tokyo.

To read the entire article, go to http://bloom.bg/1ILuOXR

Asia cheers US rally, with Nikkei up nearly 2%

Asian stocks kicked off Thursday on a positive note, as investors take heart from the positive finish on Wall Street overnight.