Hyundai Q3 profits dented by weak sales, currency
SEOUL, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Third quarter net profit at South Korea’s top auto maker Hyundai Motor Co. almost halved and operating profit sank as derivatives losses, a labour dispute and a firmer local currency took their toll on earnings.
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THE RUPEE: stability seen in currency market
KARACHI (November 01 2006): Firmness prevailed in the currency market on Tuesday as the rupee resisted fresh losses in terms of dollar as the US currency supply was enough to meet the demand from importers, dealers said.
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(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-01 00:52 GMT: China 2006 GDP growth to top 10.5 pct - IMF
WASHINGTON (XFN-ASIA) - The International Monetary Fund notched up its 2006 economic growth forecast for China to over 10.5 pct, while urging the country to rein in excess investment and reform its currency regime.
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(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-31 09:14 GMT: Forex - Asia currency summary
BEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - Asian currency rates against the US dollar at 0855 GMT (vs previous late levels):
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