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Re up 2% this week as FIIs lap up govt bonds

Traders said the rupee is expected to appreciate further next week as foreign funds are likely to invest more in bonds.

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Re up 2% this week as FIIs lap up govt bonds

Rupee snaps 4-week losing streak; seen rising

Rupee snapped a four-week losing trend, adding 2% on the week, on robust dollar inflows into domestic bonds and supported by gains in world stocks following six major central banks’ move to cut funding costs for banks.

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Has China’s drive to internationalise the yuan stalled?

Declining cross-border yuan settlements, falling deposits in Hong Kong banks and rising yields on the so-called dim sum bonds have raised concerns that China’s drive to turn its currency into the preferred medium for trade may be stalling.

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S.Africa rand supported, inflation jitters for bonds

The rand was at a four day high against the dollar in early trade, supported by a record high gold price and a defensive dollar.

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S.Africa rand supported, inflation jitters for bonds

Re weakens on oil concerns, bonds up

The rupee weakened for a second day as overseas demand for Indian equities was offset by concern higher oil prices will undermine economic growth.

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Highest yields on German short-term bonds boost euro

The highest yields on German short-term bonds in two years relative to Treasuries are boosting the euro, easing pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel as Europe?s leaders consider expanding a rescue programme to end the region?s debt crisis.

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S.Korea buys back 1.5 trillion won of treasuries

South Korea’s finance ministry bought back all of the planned 1.5 trillion won ($1.29 billion) worth of treasury bonds on Wednesday ahead of their maturity.

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