NewsWatch: U.S. stock futures steady; Google up on China news

NewsWatch: U.S. stock futures steady; Google up on China news
U.S. stock futures were in tight range Friday after a strong week, as traders position portfolios ahead of the release of second-quarter earnings. Google rose in premarket trade after the Internet search giant renewed its Chinese license.
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CCTV China Futures and commodity prices

CCTV news on China futures market, clients of international investment banks such as ABN ARMO interest in the chinese futures market. China Grains use of offshore futures market CBOT to hedge market risks in commodities prices

Stock futures fall as China hikes bank reserves

Stock futures fall as China hikes bank reserves
Stock futures fell Friday after China said for the second time in a month it would force banks to increase their reserve levels.
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China sets high bar on futures trading rules

China sets high bar on futures trading rules
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is seeking to set a high bar on allowing ordinary investors to trade China’s new financial instruments such as stock index futures, it revealed yesterday. The CSRC draft regulations stated only qualified futures firms can open accounts for retail and institutional [...]

China shares up on stock futures, margin trading

China shares up on stock futures, margin trading
Chinese shares rose Monday, led by financials, after regulators approved the long-awaited launch of stock index futures and a trial run of margin trading.
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China nods index futures, margin trading

China nods index futures, margin trading
China’s securities regulator said Friday the State Council had approved “in principle” the launch of index futures and given green light to pilot margin trading business. &$ &$Source: Xinhua&$ &$ …
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China approves stock futures, margin trading

China approves stock futures, margin trading
BEIJING – Chinese regulators have approved the launch of stock futures and a trial run of margin trading, a state news agency said, in a move that could help boost stock prices and increase the role of China’s securities markets in financing economic development.
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