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Negative bond returns test Asia investors

HONG KONG (Reuters)- As risk appetite for equities and property wanes, investors are willing to endure negative real returns for bonds from China, Singapore and Hong Kong because their economies are seen better equipped to tackle inflation. Conventionally, bond yields […]

BlackRock sees platinum prices at new records

Reuters- Production problems at platinum mines in South Africa and growing demand from car makers mean prices of the precious metal have potential to hit new highs, a fund manager at BlackRock told Reuters. A power crisis in South Africa, […]