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China’s manufacturing activity slows to five-month low in Jan.

China's manufacturing activity contracted to a five-month low in January, indicating that the Chinese government measures to control prices caused a decline in manufacturing.

Global imbalances returning, could fuel unrest: IMF chief

The world economy has begun improving but is beset by problems such as high unemployment and rising prices which could fuel crippling trade protectionism or even lead to war within nations, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

U.S. data buoys Asian stocks, oil hovers above $100

Asian stocks posted modest gains on Tuesday, led by shares in resource companies, as strong U.S. factory data and surging commodities prices offset fears that unrest in Egypt could spread elsewhere in the Middle East.

China, India PMIs foreshadow rising inflation

Input prices jumped in Chinese and Indian factories in January, adding to pressure from food inflation that the fast-growing economies are already struggling to contain, business surveys showed on Tuesday.

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Tycoon Carlos Slim plans more investment in Mexico in 2011

Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim said on Monday he plans to boost his investment in Mexico this year by about 20 percent to $3.6 billion, with telecoms, mining and infrastructure taking center stage.

China PMI points to slowing growth and rising inflation

China's factories slowed a touch in January under the weight of monetary tightening, but input prices rose quickly, keeping the pressure on the government to tackle inflation despite easing growth.

Gold marks slight loss for day and month

Gold fell on Monday, notching its first monthly decline in six months, as strong U.S. factory and spending data coupled with fading worries about the euro zone debt crisis put a damper on the metal's rally.

China to spend $4.6 bln on airports in restless Xinjiang

The Chinese government will spend around 30 billion yuan over the next five years on new airport projects in the restless far western region of Xinjiang, state media reported on Monday.

U.S. envoy to China, with eye on 2012, to step down

U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman has told the White House he plans to resign, fueling speculation he may be laying the groundwork to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.

Tom Cruise may star in 'Rock Of Ages' musical

Chinese TV used footage from “Top Gun” during broadcast about air force training exercise

China's state broadcast company apparently used footage from a famous Hollywood movie in a news report allegedly about the country’s air force.

Roger Vinson rules health care reform unconstitutional [FULL TEXT]

Full text of Judge Roger Vinson's ruling that the health care reform bill, passed by President Obama and Democrat lawmakers, is unconstitutional.

WTO hands over report on Boeing subsidies

The World Trade Organization handed a report to U.S. and EU officials on Monday, which industry sources said found that plane manufacturer Boeing received billions of dollars in unfair subsidies from the U.S. government.

Roubini, Professor of Economics at New York University and Chairman of Roubini Global Economics speaks at the Global Financial Forum in New York

Egypt-like turmoil could spread to India, Pakistan, and China: Roubini.

Swirling turmoil in Egypt will likely spread to other regions of the world and may impart a negative effect on economic growth and contribute to higher consumer prices, according to Nouriel Roubini, chairman of Roubini Global Economics.

Corrected: WTO hands over report on Boeing subsidies

Attributes statement to spokesman on behalf of trade commissioner, paragraphs 5-6

Ceva sees strong 2011 demand for its mobile chips

Israeli mobile chip company Ceva forecast strong growth in 2011 after higher phone sales by customers like Nokia and Samsung <005930.KS> helped drive it to a record profit in 2010's final quarter.

Wall Street set to open higher on earnings, M&A

U.S. stocks were set for a higher open on Monday as merger activity and solid earnings, including Exxon Mobil, overshadowed concerns about the possible spread of unrest in Egypt to other parts of the Middle East.

Baidu options suggest possible breakout after earnings

Baidu Inc's fourth quarter earnings could provide the catalyst for the Chinese search engine's shares to break out of their near five-month range.

ProLogis to buy AMB in bid to form warehouse giant

AMB Property Corp has struck a deal to acquire rival ProLogis in one of the biggest real-estate deals since the financial crisis, creating the largest U.S. owner of warehouse and distribution centers.

As Myanmar parliament opens, junta's shadow looms large

An elected parliament convened in Myanmar on Monday for the first time in half a century but inspired scant enthusiasm among a sceptical public convinced it is just a smokescreen for continued military rule.

South Korea rejects North's call for earlier military talks

South Korea on Monday rejected a push by the North to bring forward military talks by 10 days, saying it was not enough time to prepare for their first dialogue since the North's deadly attack against a border island last year.

Chesapeake, CNOOC strike second shale deal for $1.3 bln

CNOOC Ltd will pay $1.3 billion in its second shale deal with America's Chesapeake Energy Corp , the latest move by China's top offshore oil producer in its aggressive drive for overseas acquisitions.

Stock futures flat as investors eye Egypt tensions

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Monday as the potential for spreading geopolitical tremors in the Middle East caused investors to exercise caution.

AIA Tower, named after American International Assurance Co (AIA), is seen in Hong Kong

Berkowitz bullish on AIG and spinoff AIA: Bloomberg

Hedge fund manager Bruce Berkowitz, the second largest stakeholder in American International Group, is bullish on both AIG and its spinoff AIA.

Analysis: China bank gains political clout in inflation fight

China's central bank, more hawkish on inflation than other parts of the government, has gained more policy-making power in recent months by outmaneuvering pro-growth factions in wrangling over the economic outlook and bank loans.

China to permit banks to trade yuan swaps for clients

China will permit designated banks to trade yuan/foreign currency swaps on behalf of their clients from March 1, the country's foreign exchange regulator said.

China CCB gets regulatory approval for insurer stake

China Construction Bank (CCB) (601939.SS) (0939.HK) has won approval to buy a combined 51 percent stake in Pacific Antai Life Insurance, the official Financial News reported on Monday.

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