BNP Paribas Stories
Ten years on, impact of Asian crisis lingers
From depressed investment to bulging foreign exchange reserves, Asia's economies are still deeply marked by the legacy of the financial crisis that engulfed the region a decade ago.
Big Money Still Chasing Commodities
Powerful investors continue to buy into commodities despite sharp price falls in some markets.
European shares climb ahead of U.S. prices data
European shares climbed in early trading on Thursday, with leading indexes adding around 1 percent following overnight stock market rallies in the United States and Asia.
House Price Inflation at Two Year High
House prices rose at their fastest annual pace in two years in September, a survey showed on Monday
U.S. Treasuries slip in quiet Asia trade
U.S. Treasuries slipped slightly in Asia trade on Monday, pulling benchmark yields up from five-month lows, as many investors sat tight before a slew of data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials.
Wall Street Keeps Eye on Stocks, Not Soccer
It's business as usual in New York's banks and brokerages where a muted response to the World Cup has allowed companies to turn a blind eye to staff watching soccer matches at their desks or on trading floors.
Cautious China Unlikely to Tighten Too Much
Afraid of the consequences for growth and jobs, cautious Chinese policy makers show no appetite for radical tightening measures to cool the economy.