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Asian shares skid as Obama confirms air strikes on Iraq

Obama said in an address that he authorized targeted strikes to protect the besieged Yazidi minority and U.S. personnel in Iraq, after the Iraqi government requested help.

Aug 08, 2014, 09:25 AM IST

Asian stocks extend drop after cool China price data

Asian stocks extended losses to a one-week low on Wednesday after China`s consumer inflation cooled slightly more than expected in June, pointing to lingering weakness in the economy.

Jul 09, 2014, 10:08 AM IST

Asian shares off to cautious start, dollar soft

Asian shares were off to a cautious start near a three-year high on Tuesday while the U.S. dollar was listless as investors took new bets that U.S. monetary policy will stay loose for some time.

Jul 01, 2014, 09:00 AM IST