Economic & financial indicators

FINANCIAL MARKETS

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FINANCIAL MARKETS Singapore gained 6.9% to finish the week at its highest level for four months. Seoul climbed 5.8%, boosted by a restructuring plan for Hyundai. Sao Paulo rose by 4.8%, cheered to a run of good economic news. However, Buenos Aires sagged 4.7% and Bogota fell by 4.8% as the Colombian currency hit a record low against the dollar.

This article appeared in the Economic & financial indicators section of the print edition under the headline “FINANCIAL MARKETS”

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