Chinas ForecastBeating Economic Data Buys Officials Time to Figure out Fix

BEIJING, April 1 Reuters China39;s 18.6 trillion economy has skirted some nearterm downside risks as suggested by recent indicators, analysts said, buying officials more time to convince investors they can fire up a new growth engine for 2024 and the years ahead. Economic data over the JanuaryFebruary period and a factory owners survey for March offered relief to Chinese […]
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Diving into the mortgage pools

Investors seeking greater portfolio diversification, as well as the prospect of higher returns in a treasury-like market, should consider mortgage-backed securities (MBS). As an investment vehicle, MBS typically offer higher yields than government bonds.
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Russian Stocks Hit Highest in over Two Years

MOSCOW, April 1 Reuters Russia39;s benchmark stock index strengthened to its highest point since the day Russia sent its troops into Ukraine in February 2022 on Monday, while the rouble firmed slightly against the U.S. dollar. By 1025 GMT, the roublebased MOEX Russian index gained 0.9 to 3,361.5 points, its strongest since Feb. 24, 2022. The […]
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