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Should China Build A Bloomberg Terminal Rival?

Xinhua Weighs In On Bloomberg Snooping Scandal

The state news agency says China must protect its interests by reducing its dependence on Wall Street's favorite data service.

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Luxury car prices declined 3.4% in April, showing just how much demand for luxury goods by the country's civil servants affects prices.

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    Staples Tanks on Difficult First Quarter, Maintains Guidance

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    Radical AfD Political Party Could Disrupt German Elections

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    Gold’s Pivotal Role – The Yuan Sees Freer Convertibility this Year! (Part 1)

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  • Silver Prices Join Gold In Retreat As Inflationary Concerns Abate And Asian Economic Situation Seen Improving

    Silver Mirroring Gold's Plunge?

    Fading inflation fears, among other factors, have weighed on both precious metals.

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    Japan's Currency Drops While Stock Market Pops

    The yen plummets, the Nikkei pops and the world's G-20 finance leaders say "ho-hum" regarding Japan's forced currency devaluation.

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