Saudi Arabia's inclusion in the MSCI developing-economies equity benchmark has failed to pull in active emerging-market funds because of high valuations and reputation risks, an analysis by Copley Fund Research showed. The Saudi Stock Exchange

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Egypt's blue-chip shares rose sharply on Monday, boosted by financial shares amid talks over possible further assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), while banking shares dragged down Saudi stocks. Egypt's blue-chip index rose 1.5%

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Japan's Nikkei share average slipped in subdued trade on Monday, pressured by concerns that Sino-US trade talks may make little headway this week, although moderate US jobs growth in September offered some support. The benchmark

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US stocks erased early losses to trade flat on Monday, as comments from White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow calmed nerves over the outcome of this week's high-level trade talks with China, with the Nasdaq

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Indian shares ended lower for a sixth straight session on Monday, led by losses in steelmakers and energy stocks as worries over slowing economic growth persisted. The broader NSE index closed down 0.43% at 11,126.40,

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Singapore shares snapped three sessions of losses on Monday, helped by Keppel Corp and Sembcorp Industries as the two index heavyweights reached settlements with indebted Brazilian firm Sete Brasil, while consumer and banking stocks sent

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Portuguese government bonds outperformed on Monday after a credit rating upgrade and elections over the weekend that didn't deliver any surprises. The country's ruling Socialists won parliamentary elections held on Sunday. The Socialists fell short

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Australian shares closed higher in light trade on Monday, tracking Wall Street gains after US employment data on Friday reduced concerns over a possible recession in the world's largest economy. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose

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European shares rose on Monday, after their steepest weekly loss in two months, as bids in defensive shares outweighed nervousness ahead of crucial US-China trade talks and Brexit negotiations. The food and beverage sector was

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India and Taiwan equities received strong foreign inflows in September due to some local factors, but other regional markets saw outflows on concerns over the US-China trade war and slowing economic growth. Last month, Taiwan's

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