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New toys for flash boys in China's fledgling derivatives market

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 08:40

The rapid liberalisation of Chinese derivatives markets has attracted a new breed of creative traders employing complex trading strategies that can generate quick profits - and an extra dollop of risk - in China`s runaway stock boom.

China stocks hit 7-year high, Europe muted ahead of Fed

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 18:09

Chinese stocks hit a seven-year high as investors pinned their hopes on further economic stimulus while most other world markets were subdued Friday ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.

Cash crunch fears hit China stocks, yen at five-year low vs dollar

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 12:50

Chinese stocks stumbled on Friday on concerns over a cash crunch, while Asian shares crept higher, with investors reassessing the Federal Reserve's policy outlook after its decision this week to start tapering stimulus.