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Investment | news 29 Aug 17
Gold rallies to high after North Korea missile launch
The price of gold surged to its highest level so far this year in the wake of North Korea firing a missile over Northern Japan.
Euro powers ahead as Draghi keeps silent
The euro has reached multi-year highs against all other major currencies this week after ECB-president Mario Draghi gave a blank speech at the Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting.
Expensive funds don’t earn their fees
In a quick comparison of the most and least expensive mutual funds, our sister publication, Fund Selector Asia, has found that on average those with high fees in Hong Kong and Singapore tend to underperform more often than those with low fees.
Hong Kong and Dubai market watchdogs partner on fintech
Hong Kong and Dubai-based securities watchdogs have penned a cooperation agreement on fintech innovation.
Macro Views | news 25 Aug 17
Risk of another US debt ceiling impasse already hitting treasuries
An impasse over raising the debt ceiling could see the US hit the financial buffers in early October failing to meet around 23% of its short term obligations, an analysis by Washington think tank the Bipartisan Policy Centre has said.