The Fed
Fed continues ‘Twist’; Bernanke hints at more
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An initial reading of a closely watched Chinese manufacturing
gauge shows further contraction.
• Japan's DPJ seeks more time for tax bill: report
• China tries to contain 'food fright' (Caixin Online)
• Is New Zealand GDP gain for real? (The Tell)
Only Japan up after China data
Tokyo stocks extend their recent advance, but other indexes fall after weak China data.
• Olympus reportedly needs ¥50 billion
• Sinopec may buy Chesapeake assets (The Tell)
• Is Apple's Siri censored in Chinese?
TECH
Will Microsoft’s tablet cost more than an iPad?
One of the many questions still to be answered when Microsoft makes its Surface tablet available is what the price will be, Therese Poletti writes.
• Microsoft shares better than its tablet?
• Australia judge fines Apple over iPad marketing
• Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 platform debuts
EUROPE IN CRISIS
Greece may lose developed status
MSCI says it will consider reclassifying Greece to emerging markets, saying the nation is "no longer in line with developed markets size requirements."
• Michael Casey: Euro’s days are numbered
• Langlois: Dalai Lama, bond guys hit Hyde Park
U.S. MARKETS
Fed's Twist flattens stocks
Dow and S&P recover from slide, but still wind up negative as Fed, Bernanke fail to inspire investors.
• After Hours | Stocks to watch Thursday
IPO REPORT
Facebook IPO prompts inquiry
Policy makers are being urged
to require companies to make road-show discussions more broadly available.
• Shinal performs autopsy on Facebook shares
• Japan's DPJ seeks more time for tax bill: report
• China tries to contain 'food fright' (Caixin Online)
• Is New Zealand GDP gain for real? (The Tell)
Tokyo stocks extend their recent advance, but other indexes fall after weak China data.
• Olympus reportedly needs ¥50 billion
• Sinopec may buy Chesapeake assets (The Tell)
• Is Apple's Siri censored in Chinese?
TECH
Will Microsoft’s tablet cost more than an iPad?
One of the many questions still to be answered when Microsoft makes its Surface tablet available is what the price will be, Therese Poletti writes.
• Microsoft shares better than its tablet?
• Australia judge fines Apple over iPad marketing
• Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 platform debuts
Greece may lose developed status
MSCI says it will consider reclassifying Greece to emerging markets, saying the nation is "no longer in line with developed markets size requirements."
• Michael Casey: Euro’s days are numbered
• Langlois: Dalai Lama, bond guys hit Hyde Park
U.S. MARKETS
Fed's Twist flattens stocks
Dow and S&P recover from slide, but still wind up negative as Fed, Bernanke fail to inspire investors.
• After Hours | Stocks to watch Thursday
IPO REPORT
Facebook IPO prompts inquiry
Policy makers are being urged
to require companies to make road-show discussions more broadly available.
• Shinal performs autopsy on Facebook shares
Reuters
THE FED
Fed twists onward
The central bank extends its yield-twisting program based on the weak outlook for the U.S. economy, and Fed chief Bernanke says the central bank stands ready to do more.
• Fed cuts growth and inflation forecast
• FOMC statement on latest moves
Ben Bernanke answers questions from readers
Several readers share questions they would like to ask Fed Chairman Bernanke. Here’s a list of some of those questions, along with replies from both the Fed chief and MarketWatch editors.
• 'QE3' could come by early fall: Canally
• Fed needs to at least look busy (The Tell)
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