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Asian stocks lower as bin Laden euphoria fades

May 3, 2011 - 11:34am

Most Asian stock markets fell Tuesday as euphoria faded over news the day before of the death of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden as investors turned their attention back to earnings and economic reports.

Most Asian shares advance; Nikkei extends streak

February 18, 2011 - 1:05pm

Most Asian shares rose in early trading Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 stock reversing initial losses to extend a four-day winning streak.

World stock markets mostly higher amid earnings

October 28, 2010 - 4:00pm

World stock markets were mostly higher Thursday as traders put aside uncertainty about the size of the Federal Reserve's economy-boosting bond purchase plan to sort through a raft of earnings reports.

Asian stocks mixed amid Fed stimulus uncertainty

October 28, 2010 - 2:45pm

Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday ahead of earnings from the region's major companies and amid uncertainty over the size of the US Federal Reserve's bond-buying program aimed at stimulating the economy.

As Greece falters, fears stretch around world

April 29, 2010 - 8:19pm

The debt troubles in Greece are intensifying and, even more dangerous, spreading fear across Europe and beyond.

ADB withdraws offer for currency swap with RP

By Des Ferriols | May 29, 2006 - 12:00am

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has withdrawn its offer for a currency swap deal with the government, after the parties failed to agree on what officials called "technical elements" of the transaction....

Business

DBP honors institutions

March 23, 2004 - 12:00am

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was named as the most outstanding PFI (participating financial institution) for the fourth consecutive year by a government financial institution. The Development Bank of...

Banking

DBP wholesale loans jump 70% in 2003

By Ted P. Torres | March 19, 2004 - 12:00am

The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) reported yesterday its wholesale loans grew by 70 percent to P10.53 billion in 2003 from P7.4 billion in 2002 Total loan releases last year amounted to P10.24 billion...

Business

ADB launches 1st local currency swap for RP

By Ted P. Torres | January 14, 2004 - 12:00am

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved yesterday a $200-million cross-currency financing facility for the Philippines in the first arrangement of its kind in the region. Under the facility, the ADB will swap...

Business