Currency-hedged ETFs in vogue as investors clamor for more

(Reuters) - U.S. investors spooked by wild swings in the foreign exchange market are piling into exchange-traded funds that strip out the local currency on their international equity portfolios, making them one of the most sought-after financial products in 2015.

EMERGING MARKETS-Ukraine's assets hit, Russia's rouble sets all-time euro low

LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine's sovereign bonds and currency tumbled on Wednesday as a renewed wave of violence hit the capital Kiev, adding pressure on Russia's rouble which has hit an all-time low against the euro.

China to probe use of foreign currency in trade finance

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese regulators will clamp down on banks' and companies' use of foreign currency for trade finance by ensuring that trade deals are authentic and by monitoring for unusual cross-border cash flows, state media reported.

India current account deficit narrows sharply

India's current account deficit, a key area of concern, narrowed sharply in the second quarter after a series of measures helped curb gold imports.

Ruble Tumbles Most in 12 Weeks as Europe Woes Stoke Outflows

The ruble sank the most in 12 weeks as concern over Europe’s economic and debt crisis spurred the strongest capital outflow from Russia in a year.