Japan Shares Slip on Coronavirus Concerns

Japanese stocks fell on Thursday, weighed by concerns over a spike in domestic coronavirus infections and the potential return of restrictions on economic activity. The Nikkei 225 Index ended down 0.07 at 29,708.98, while the broader Topix fell 0.79 to 1,951.86. The governor of Tokyo said on Thursday she would request that the central government […]
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Euro Zone Bond Yields Flat, Italys new Issuance in Focus

LONDON, April 7 Reuters Euro zone bond yields were flat on Wednesday, with southern European debt stabilising after a selloff in the previous session as markets braced for new supply from Italy and Portugal. Italy started the process of selling new 50year and 7year bonds via a syndicate of banks on Wednesday, having flagged the […]
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INR Loses 1.5 in Biggest SingleDay Fall for 20 Months

MUMBAI, April 7 Reuters The Indian rupee lost 1.5 on Wednesday, suffering its biggest singleday fall in 20 months as the central bank mapped out plans for a massive government bond buying programme. The partially covertible rupee ended at 74.55 per dollar versus its previous close of 74.43, marking the biggest daily fall since Aug. […]
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