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Fiery snake may warm markets

Published: 9 Feb 2013 at 14.16
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HONG KONG - The arrival of the Year of the Snake brings something economists have been waiting for: fire.

Chinese astrologers say the element of fire that dominates the new lunar year symbolises optimism, which could drive up confidence in the markets.

Feng Shui masters in Hong Kong claim fire will give a much-needed boost to the economy, making 2013 more charmed compared to the outgoing Year of the Dragon.

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kasper
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Discussion 5 : 10 Feb 2013 at 20.045
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Note to self: Don't use CLSA as an economic advisor :-)
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Discussion 4 : 10 Feb 2013 at 00.004
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Well, thank you, Khun D2. You have certainly put me in my place … “weather" I like it or not.

Sorry to have upset you so very much with my own cherished beliefs, which are obviously inferior to yours in every conceivable way.
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Discussion 3 : 09 Feb 2013 at 22.493
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Astrology? Seriously??
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Discussion 2 : 09 Feb 2013 at 21.062
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It is only a fairy story if you are a non believer, weather it is religion,lunar ,feng shui

or even being a well known vegitarian in thailand...it is all in what you believe

like a budweiser comercial in america ..its only dumb if it doesn't work..if you are a believer

even if a short news day...better than hearing about'I have some news from a man named "M" that says a woman whose name stats with y that he said said she said that her 3rd cousin on her ex brother in laws wife side saw and heard the whole thinmg happen
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Discussion 1 : 09 Feb 2013 at 18.581
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Are you really so short on news items that you have to print fairy stories now?
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