NEW DELHI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women
and small businesses on Saturday, in a New Year's speech in
which he also...
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens in thin trading, logs overall 2016 gain
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3427 or 74.48 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against a...
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* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against a...
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Friday, December 30, 2016
FOREX-U.S. dollar posts 2016 gain on Trump victory, Fed forecasts
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar slipped on
Friday but notched its fourth straight year of gains against a
basket of major currencies.
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Friday but notched its fourth straight year of gains against a
basket of major currencies.
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UPDATE 1-Speculators raise net long dollar bets in final week of 2016
(Adds data, table, analyst comment, paragraphs 2-7)
By Dion Rabouin
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Speculators raised net long bets on the
U.S. dollar to $24.17 billion this week, increasing...
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By Dion Rabouin
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Speculators raised net long bets on the
U.S. dollar to $24.17 billion this week, increasing...
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FOREX-U.S. dollar set for yearly gain despite brief euro surge
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was on track to
notch a fourth straight year of gains against a basket of major
currencies on Friday, despite briefly tumbling against the euro
during the...
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notch a fourth straight year of gains against a basket of major
currencies on Friday, despite briefly tumbling against the euro
during the...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Meirelles sees few options to help states in crisis
BRASILIA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian federal
government has limited options to help states mired in a debt
crisis and will focus first on rebalancing its own troubled
accounts, Finance Minister...
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government has limited options to help states mired in a debt
crisis and will focus first on rebalancing its own troubled
accounts, Finance Minister...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms in thin trading, flash surge in euro dominates
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3445, or 74.38 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
on Friday...
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* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
on Friday...
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Foreign creditors show confidence in Brazil, finmin says
BRASILIA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - International creditors are
showing confidence in Brazil as the government pursues efforts
to rebalance public finances, Finance Minister Henrique
Meirelles said on...
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showing confidence in Brazil as the government pursues efforts
to rebalance public finances, Finance Minister Henrique
Meirelles said on...
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CEE MARKETS-Debt upgrade, peace with banks help Hungary outperform region
By Marton Dunai
BUDAPEST, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hungarian markets far
outperformed regional peers in 2016 as ratings agencies restored
the country's investment grade status and its improving...
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BUDAPEST, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hungarian markets far
outperformed regional peers in 2016 as ratings agencies restored
the country's investment grade status and its improving...
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FOREX-Asian flash surge takes euro to $1.07
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A short-lived surge in the euro
dominated this year's last day of trade in major foreign
exchange markets on Friday, with dealers citing a handful of
orders as driving the...
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dominated this year's last day of trade in major foreign
exchange markets on Friday, with dealers citing a handful of
orders as driving the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, equities, emerging markets end year of shocks on triumphant note
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil prices made fresh gains on
Friday and were heading for their biggest annual percentage rise
since 2009, with world stocks also up nearly 6 percent over the
year despite...
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Friday and were heading for their biggest annual percentage rise
since 2009, with world stocks also up nearly 6 percent over the
year despite...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks to end 2016 with gains after three years in red
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks hit two-week
highs on Friday and were set to end 2016 in the black for the
first time since 2012, while the top-performing rouble tumbled 2
percent on fears...
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highs on Friday and were set to end 2016 in the black for the
first time since 2012, while the top-performing rouble tumbled 2
percent on fears...
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
Duterte delegates Philippines into economic sweet spot but misgivings rising
MANILA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - After six months at the helm in
the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has been touting just two
achievements of his presidency - a vicious war on drugs and a
surprise alliance...
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the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has been touting just two
achievements of his presidency - a vicious war on drugs and a
surprise alliance...
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GRAPHICS-Oil, metals, developed equities best performers of 2016; emerging markets struggle
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil was the world's
best-performing asset class in 2016, after being the worst in
each of the two previous years.
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best-performing asset class in 2016, after being the worst in
each of the two previous years.
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Indonesia's loan growth accelerates in Nov - financial regulator
JAKARTA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Loans by commercial banks in
Indonesia expanded 8.5 percent in November compared to a year
ago, faster than the 7.5 percent pace a month before, the
Financial Services...
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Indonesia expanded 8.5 percent in November compared to a year
ago, faster than the 7.5 percent pace a month before, the
Financial Services...
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China's outbound M&A push to draw more scrutiny after record year
HONG KONG/BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) - China's appetite for
foreign assets is likely to remain healthy after completed
acquisitions surged 46 percent to a record $105 billion this
year as mainland...
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foreign assets is likely to remain healthy after completed
acquisitions surged 46 percent to a record $105 billion this
year as mainland...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Bank stocks weigh on shares; Dow backs further from 20,000
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. and European shares, the
dollar and bond yields all headed lower on Thursday, with
traders using the quiet holiday period to book some profits on
the heady gains...
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dollar and bond yields all headed lower on Thursday, with
traders using the quiet holiday period to book some profits on
the heady gains...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms against softer greenback in quiet year-end trading
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3508 or 74.03 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mostly rise across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its U.S....
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* Bond prices mostly rise across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its U.S....
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FOREX-Dollar falls against yen on U.S. yield drop, profit-taking
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hit a 15-day
low against the yen on Thursday as traders used the quiet
holiday period to take profits on the dollar's recent gains,
while a drop in U.S....
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low against the yen on Thursday as traders used the quiet
holiday period to take profits on the dollar's recent gains,
while a drop in U.S....
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UPDATE 1-Venezuela again extends use of 100-bolivar notes
CARACAS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas
Maduro on Thursday said his government would extend the use of
100-bolivar notes to Jan. 20, after a plan to withdraw those
bills from the...
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Maduro on Thursday said his government would extend the use of
100-bolivar notes to Jan. 20, after a plan to withdraw those
bills from the...
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WRAPUP 1-Brazil's currency, stocks post best year since 2009
SAO PAULO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's real currency and
stocks closed 2016 with the best yearly performance in seven
years, boosted by hopes that centre-right President Michel Temer
would curb...
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stocks closed 2016 with the best yearly performance in seven
years, boosted by hopes that centre-right President Michel Temer
would curb...
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Venezuela 100-bolivar notes to remain valid until Jan 20 -Maduro
CARACAS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas
Maduro on Thursday said his government is extending the use of
100-bolivar notes until Jan. 20.
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Maduro on Thursday said his government is extending the use of
100-bolivar notes until Jan. 20.
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Brazil's real strengthens 21.5 pct in 2016, the most in 7 years
SAO PAULO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real
strengthened 21.5 percent in 2016, the most in seven years,
boosted by hopes that centre-right President Michel Temer would
curb public spending...
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strengthened 21.5 percent in 2016, the most in seven years,
boosted by hopes that centre-right President Michel Temer would
curb public spending...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms on softer greenback, steady oil
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3542 or 73.84 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its...
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* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its...
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FOREX-Dollar falls against yen on U.S. yield drop, profit-taking
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hit a 15-day
low against the yen on Thursday as traders used the quiet
holiday period to take profits on the dollar's recent gains,
while a drop in U.S....
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low against the yen on Thursday as traders used the quiet
holiday period to take profits on the dollar's recent gains,
while a drop in U.S....
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GRAPHIC-Brazil, Russia lead rare year of emerging market gains in 2016
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Remarkable turnarounds in Brazil
and Russia in 2016 gave many emerging market assets their first
year of positive returns since 2012, on the back of a bounce in
oil and...
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and Russia in 2016 gave many emerging market assets their first
year of positive returns since 2012, on the back of a bounce in
oil and...
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Brazil's Temer says to pursue tax reform in 2017
BRASILIA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil will seek to reform the
country's tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on
Thursday, following his earlier proposals to modify the pension
system and labor...
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country's tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on
Thursday, following his earlier proposals to modify the pension
system and labor...
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GRAPHIC-Markets in 2016 - the winners and losers
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Oil's plunge to its lowest in
over a decade and fears over China's economy hammered global
commodity markets and share prices earlier this year, but
investors who held...
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over a decade and fears over China's economy hammered global
commodity markets and share prices earlier this year, but
investors who held...
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Nigeria sells $1 bln to help clear backlog in biggest dollar sale since June
LAGOS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank sold about
$1 billion on the forward market last week to clear a backlog of
dollar obligations in selected sectors, traders said on
Thursday, its...
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$1 billion on the forward market last week to clear a backlog of
dollar obligations in selected sectors, traders said on
Thursday, its...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Dollar retreat lifts emerging assets; rouble near 14-mth high
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - A dollar retreat helped emerging
stocks rise to 10-day highs on Thursday and currencies
strengthened, led by the rouble which appeared on the cusp of
breaking under 60 per...
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stocks rise to 10-day highs on Thursday and currencies
strengthened, led by the rouble which appeared on the cusp of
breaking under 60 per...
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CEE MARKETS-Leu hits new lows on worries over Romania's budget
* Leu is near its weakest level since March 2014
* Romania moves closer to new government, budget still a
worry
* Croatian kuna hits 9-month low after central bank sells it
By Sandor...
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* Romania moves closer to new government, budget still a
worry
* Croatian kuna hits 9-month low after central bank sells it
By Sandor...
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FOREX-Dollar slips to 2-week low vs yen as Treasury yields fall
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped to a two-week
low against the yen on Thursday, mirroring a fall in U.S. bond
yields as weaker-than-expected economic data weighed on the
greenback and...
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low against the yen on Thursday, mirroring a fall in U.S. bond
yields as weaker-than-expected economic data weighed on the
greenback and...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dow's 20,000 barrier, weak European banks dent stocks
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - European shares, the dollar and
bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
FOREX-Dollar sags vs yen on lower U.S. yields, ebb in risk appetite
* Wider yield spreads to support dollar vs euro longer term
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FOREX-Dollar sags vs yen as U.S. yields drop, holds steady against euro and pound
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The dollar sagged against the yen
early on Thursday as U.S. yields dropped overnight to two-week
lows, but the greenback managed to hold steady against the euro
and pound.
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early on Thursday as U.S. yields dropped overnight to two-week
lows, but the greenback managed to hold steady against the euro
and pound.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rise on higher commodity prices
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks rose on
Wednesday as prices of iron ore soared and crude hit its highest
this year, supporting demand for assets from...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks rose on
Wednesday as prices of iron ore soared and crude hit its highest
this year, supporting demand for assets from...
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FOREX -Dollar gains against sterling on Brexit worries, U.S. growth bets
NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hit its highest
level in two months against the sterling on Wednesday on
concerns over next year's Brexit negotiations, while
expectations of higher U.S....
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level in two months against the sterling on Wednesday on
concerns over next year's Brexit negotiations, while
expectations of higher U.S....
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CANADA FX DEBT-Year-end flows drive C$, oil remains firm
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3555 or 73.77 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar...
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* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar...
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UPDATE 1-China's central bank denies yuan broke 7.0000/dollar on Dec. 28: microblog
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) - China's central bank on
Wednesday rejected a media report that the yuan had weakened
beyond the 7.0000 per dollar level in the onshore market on Dec.
28, calling the...
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Wednesday rejected a media report that the yuan had weakened
beyond the 7.0000 per dollar level in the onshore market on Dec.
28, calling the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, crude rise; Wall St lower on housing data
* Crude oil holds gains as expected supply cut looms
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China central bank rejects media report that yuan broke 7.0000 per dollar on Dec 28 - microblog
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The People's Bank of China
(PBOC) rejected a media report that the yuan broke the 7.0000
per dollar level in the onshore market on Dec. 28, the Chinese
central bank said...
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(PBOC) rejected a media report that the yuan broke the 7.0000
per dollar level in the onshore market on Dec. 28, the Chinese
central bank said...
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Brazil to work on solution to states' fiscal woes -finmin
BRASILIA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's finance ministry said
on Wednesday that it will continue to work on a solution to the
fiscal woes of Brazilian states after President Michel Temer
decided to...
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on Wednesday that it will continue to work on a solution to the
fiscal woes of Brazilian states after President Michel Temer
decided to...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stirs from slumber as yield gap yawns
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The dollar, oil and world stocks
rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the gap
between Treasuries and other benchmark global government bonds
hit new highs.
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rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the gap
between Treasuries and other benchmark global government bonds
hit new highs.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ modestly stronger as oil remains firm
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3573 or 73.68 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar firmed
slightly on...
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* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar firmed
slightly on...
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FOREX-Sterling hits 2-month low as dollar gains
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Expectations U.S. inflation and
growth will outstrip the rest of the developed world's prodded
the dollar higher across the board on Wednesday, knocking half a
cent off the...
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growth will outstrip the rest of the developed world's prodded
the dollar higher across the board on Wednesday, knocking half a
cent off the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stirs from slumber as yield gap yawns
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The dollar, oil and world stocks
all rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the
gap between Treasuries and other benchmark global government
bonds hit new...
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all rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the
gap between Treasuries and other benchmark global government
bonds hit new...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks at six-day highs, yuan worries linger
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Global equity gains and stronger
commodity prices lifted emerging stocks 0.7 percent on
Wednesday, though worries about China weighed, with offshore
yuan overnight rates...
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commodity prices lifted emerging stocks 0.7 percent on
Wednesday, though worries about China weighed, with offshore
yuan overnight rates...
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FOREX-Aussie, kiwi recover as commodities gain
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand
dollars both recovered against their U.S. counterpart on
Wednesday, helped by a broadly robust tone to stock and
commodity markets heading...
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dollars both recovered against their U.S. counterpart on
Wednesday, helped by a broadly robust tone to stock and
commodity markets heading...
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CEE MARKETS-Currencies ease on dollar, Romanian politics
* Forint retreats from 5-week high, leu hits 6-month low
* Romania has no new government
* Dollar strength weighs on CEE FX
By Sandor Peto and Luiza Ilie
BUDAPEST/BUCHAREST, Dec 28...
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* Romania has no new government
* Dollar strength weighs on CEE FX
By Sandor Peto and Luiza Ilie
BUDAPEST/BUCHAREST, Dec 28...
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India's govt appoints Viral Acharya as central bank deputy governor
MUMBAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Indian government has
appointed Viral V. Acharya, a professor of economics at New York
University, as one of the central bank's four deputy governors
for a term of...
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appointed Viral V. Acharya, a professor of economics at New York
University, as one of the central bank's four deputy governors
for a term of...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Peru cenbank to ease reserve rules following Fed rate hike
LIMA, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Peru's central bank announced on
Tuesday that it plans to slash reserve requirements for deposits
in dollars next month to bolster demand for credit after the
Federal Reserve...
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Tuesday that it plans to slash reserve requirements for deposits
in dollars next month to bolster demand for credit after the
Federal Reserve...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia follows Wall Street higher, upbeat US data lifts dollar
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Asia stocks followed Wall Street
higher early on Wednesday, while the dollar firmed against major
peers such as the yen following the release of upbeat U.S.
economic data...
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higher early on Wednesday, while the dollar firmed against major
peers such as the yen following the release of upbeat U.S.
economic data...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks rise, supported by Vale, steelmakers
(Updates with afternoon prices, details)
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, boosted by shares of miner Vale and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, boosted by shares of miner Vale and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks inch higher, oil gains in thin holiday volumes
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Stocks edged higher on Tuesday
as trading in some of the world's major financial markets
resumed after a Christmas break, with oil also up on looming
supply cuts.
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as trading in some of the world's major financial markets
resumed after a Christmas break, with oil also up on looming
supply cuts.
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RPT-Fund managers bullish on emerging markets, ratings agencies less keen
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A number of global fund
managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks rise, supported by miners and steelmakers
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, supported by shares of miners and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing streak.
...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, supported by shares of miners and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing streak.
...
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CEE MARKETS-MOL lifts Budapest shares, leu hits 6-month low
* Budapest stocks test record high as MOL rises almost 3 pct
* Croatia has offered to buy MOL's INA stake
* Leu hits 6-month low after president rejects PM candidate
(Adds Romanian...
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* Croatia has offered to buy MOL's INA stake
* Leu hits 6-month low after president rejects PM candidate
(Adds Romanian...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks inch higher in holiday lull
LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Share prices inched higher on
Tuesday as trading in some of the world's major financial
markets resumed after a Christmas break, with oil and the dollar
also rising...
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Tuesday as trading in some of the world's major financial
markets resumed after a Christmas break, with oil and the dollar
also rising...
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CEE MARKETS-MOL lifts Budapest shares as Croatia offers to buy INA
* Budapest stock index tests record high as MOL rises almost
3 pct
* Croatia offered to buy MOL's INA stake after years of
wrangling
* Forint, zloty touch multi-week highs, Polish unit...
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3 pct
* Croatia offered to buy MOL's INA stake after years of
wrangling
* Forint, zloty touch multi-week highs, Polish unit...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks inch higher in holiday lull
LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - European and Asian share prices
inched higher on Tuesday as trading in some of the world's major
financial markets resumed after a Christmas break, with oil and
the dollar...
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inched higher on Tuesday as trading in some of the world's major
financial markets resumed after a Christmas break, with oil and
the dollar...
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Monday, December 26, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 27
Dec 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks mixed in muted session, dollar recovers some losses
SINGAPORE, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were mixed on
Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them as most
major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays,
while the dollar...
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Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them as most
major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays,
while the dollar...
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Fund managers bullish on emerging markets, ratings agencies less keen
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A number of global fund
managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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FOREX-Dollar inches up vs yen, euro holds to modest gains
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The dollar inched up against the
yen on Tuesday while the euro held to modest gains against the
greenback, as the market looked to emerge out of the holiday
lull and into...
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yen on Tuesday while the euro held to modest gains against the
greenback, as the market looked to emerge out of the holiday
lull and into...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Mexican markets slip amid light trading on U.S. holiday
MEXICO CITY, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso and bourse
slipped on Monday, in a session marked by light trading thanks
to the U.S. Christmas holiday.
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slipped on Monday, in a session marked by light trading thanks
to the U.S. Christmas holiday.
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Russia to increase oil exports "slightly" in 2017 - Dep Energy Min
MOSCOW, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Russia's oil exports would rise
by almost 5 percent this year to 253.5 million tonnes, and a
"slight" increase was expected next year, Deputy Energy Minister
Kirill...
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by almost 5 percent this year to 253.5 million tonnes, and a
"slight" increase was expected next year, Deputy Energy Minister
Kirill...
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UPDATE 1-Speculators reduce net long U.S. dollar bets - CFTC, Reuters
(Updates with more data, adds table)
By Dion Rabouin
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Speculators cut their net long U.S.
dollar positions for the first time in more than a month this
week, halting a trend...
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By Dion Rabouin
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Speculators cut their net long U.S.
dollar positions for the first time in more than a month this
week, halting a trend...
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FOREX-Dollar dips vs yen after U.S. yields pull away from highs
TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The dollar dipped against the yen
on Monday, edging lower down after U.S. Treasury yields dipped
on mixed economic data.
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on Monday, edging lower down after U.S. Treasury yields dipped
on mixed economic data.
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Friday, December 23, 2016
EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico, Brazil currencies gain in pre-holiday trade
(Recasts with afternoon prices, adds Mexico dateline)
SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Mexico and
Brazil's currencies and stocks gained on Friday in muted trading
ahead of the Christmas...
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SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Mexico and
Brazil's currencies and stocks gained on Friday in muted trading
ahead of the Christmas...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits a 5-week low, pressured by soft domestic data
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3535, or 73.88 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Nov. 18 at C$1.3557
* Bond prices higher across the yield curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO,...
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* Loonie touches its weakest since Nov. 18 at C$1.3557
* Bond prices higher across the yield curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO,...
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RPT-FOREX-Dollar steady in light trade before Christmas
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* Dollar recovers from modest losses in overseas trade
* Yen gains on lower U.S. yields, caution ahead of holiday
* Euro firm after Italy...
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* Dollar recovers from modest losses in overseas trade
* Yen gains on lower U.S. yields, caution ahead of holiday
* Euro firm after Italy...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies seesaw in thin pre-holiday trade
SAO PAULO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Friday in muted trading ahead of the
Christmas weekend.
Mexico's peso rebounded after hitting a three-week
low in...
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currencies seesawed on Friday in muted trading ahead of the
Christmas weekend.
Mexico's peso rebounded after hitting a three-week
low in...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks little changed, dollar near 14-year peak in thin trading
NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Key stock indexes around the
world were little changed, as were the dollar and U.S. Treasury
yields, in thin trading ahead of a holiday weekend for
Christmas.
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world were little changed, as were the dollar and U.S. Treasury
yields, in thin trading ahead of a holiday weekend for
Christmas.
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FOREX-Dollar inches lower into Christmas lull
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The dollar headed into the
Christmas break on Friday just over half a percent off highs hit
after this month's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with a handful
of second-tier...
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Christmas break on Friday just over half a percent off highs hit
after this month's U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, with a handful
of second-tier...
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CEE MARKETS-Leu hits 6-month low on worry over loose Romanian budget
* Leu also sets one-month low vs forint, 6-week low vs zloty
* Fiscal loosening is a trend in region, robust growth seen
* Romanian budget bigger worry than elsewhere in CEE
* CEE...
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* Fiscal loosening is a trend in region, robust growth seen
* Romanian budget bigger worry than elsewhere in CEE
* CEE...
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INVESTMENT FOCUS-Renminbi slide back on global markets radar
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - China's weakening yuan is
threatening a reprise of the storm that dominated world markets
at the start of 2016, with Beijing's ability to stamp on
short-term speculators...
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threatening a reprise of the storm that dominated world markets
at the start of 2016, with Beijing's ability to stamp on
short-term speculators...
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Putin says Russia wants to be part of global economy
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russia has no plans to isolate
itself from the world and should be part of the global economy,
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
(Reporting by Katya Golubkova,...
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itself from the world and should be part of the global economy,
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
(Reporting by Katya Golubkova,...
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UK growth surprise cushions sterling's worst week since October
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Sterling headed for its biggest
weekly fall in almost three months on Friday, although data
showing that the UK economy grew faster than expected in the
third quarter...
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weekly fall in almost three months on Friday, although data
showing that the UK economy grew faster than expected in the
third quarter...
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Putin says Russian economy is on the mend
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russia's economic contraction is
slowing, capital flight is fading and real wages are starting to
recover, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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slowing, capital flight is fading and real wages are starting to
recover, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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Putin says Russian 2016 grain harvest seen at record 119 mln T
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russia will harvest a record 119
million tonnes of grain in 2016, President Vladimir Putin said
on Friday.
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million tonnes of grain in 2016, President Vladimir Putin said
on Friday.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks pressured by Wall Street, dollar holds below 14-yr peak
SINGAPORE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Asian stocks stepped back in
subdued trade on Friday as Wall Street took a breather from its
relentless rise since the U.S. election, while the dollar
hovered below the...
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subdued trade on Friday as Wall Street took a breather from its
relentless rise since the U.S. election, while the dollar
hovered below the...
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FOREX-Dollar relaxes, saves its strength for New Year
SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Little was stirring in currency
markets on Friday as dealers bedded down for the Christmas
holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more dollar gains
in the New Year...
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markets on Friday as dealers bedded down for the Christmas
holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more dollar gains
in the New Year...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil currency firm, Mexico peso weaker in pre-holiday trade
(Recasts throughout with closing prices; adds dateline, byline)
By Bruno Federowski and Miguel Angel Gutierrez
SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's currency
strengthened on...
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By Bruno Federowski and Miguel Angel Gutierrez
SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's currency
strengthened on...
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Limited room for China to tighten policy as debt fear grows
BEIJING, Dec 23 (Reuters) - China's leadership is signalling
growth will slow slightly in 2017, policy advisers say, as it
struggles to strike a balance between supporting the economy
with loose...
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growth will slow slightly in 2017, policy advisers say, as it
struggles to strike a balance between supporting the economy
with loose...
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FOREX-Dollar dozes, saves its strength for New Year
SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - It was hard to find a pulse in
the currency market on Friday as dealers bedded down for the
Christmas holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more
dollar gains in the...
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the currency market on Friday as dealers bedded down for the
Christmas holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more
dollar gains in the...
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PRECIOUS-Gold prices ease as traders focus on rate hikes
* SPDR Gold holdings down over 12 pct since November
* Platinum/palladium ratio: http://tmsnrt.rs/1QjSZAC
(Updates prices, adds comment, NEW YORK dateline, byline)
By Chris Prentice and...
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* Platinum/palladium ratio: http://tmsnrt.rs/1QjSZAC
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, dollar muted as Trump rally pauses for 2nd day
* Emerging market stocks take brunt of equity selloff
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slip, dollar pauses as Trump rally stumbles a 2nd day
* Emerging market stocks take brunt of equity selloff
(Updates to mid-afternoon U.S. trading)
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(Updates to mid-afternoon U.S. trading)
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Champagne prices to rise in UK in 2017 as Brexit impact bites
PARIS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Champagne drinkers in Britain -
the biggest export market for bubbly - face higher prices next
year as the impact of the shock Brexit vote on the British pound
takes its...
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the biggest export market for bubbly - face higher prices next
year as the impact of the shock Brexit vote on the British pound
takes its...
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UPDATE 3-Brazil's Temer unveils plans to preserve jobs, cut credit card costs
BRASILIA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - President Michel Temer vowed on
Thursday to slash credit card interest rates, offer subsidies to
companies that retain employees and ease the hiring of workers
on...
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Thursday to slash credit card interest rates, offer subsidies to
companies that retain employees and ease the hiring of workers
on...
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FOREX-Dollar fades further from 14-year high; euro rises
* Profit-taking pushes dollar further from 14-year-high
* Data supports view of steady U.S. economic growth
* Euro strengthens on hopes for Monte dei Paschi rescue
(Updates market action,...
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* Data supports view of steady U.S. economic growth
* Euro strengthens on hopes for Monte dei Paschi rescue
(Updates market action,...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar slip as Trump rally stumbles for second day
* Emerging market stocks take brunt of equity selloff
(Updates to U.S. market open, changes dateline, previous
LONDON)
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(Updates to U.S. market open, changes dateline, previous
LONDON)
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CEE MARKETS-Czech bond yields sink as central bank sticks to crown cap exit plans
* Czech 2-year bond yield near record low
* Czech central bank still sees exit in mid-2017
* Polish bonds lag Hungary, but weather political standoff
* Poland rejects new EU warning over...
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* Czech central bank still sees exit in mid-2017
* Polish bonds lag Hungary, but weather political standoff
* Poland rejects new EU warning over...
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Mexico adjusts bond issuance for first quarter of 2017
MEXICO CITY, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Mexico's government said on
Thursday it would adjust its bond issuance for the first quarter
of 2017, selling a greater volume of 10, 20 and 30 year debt,
and cutting...
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Thursday it would adjust its bond issuance for the first quarter
of 2017, selling a greater volume of 10, 20 and 30 year debt,
and cutting...
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WRAPUP 1-Canada annual inflation cools in Nov, keeping rate cut odds alive
OTTAWA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Canada's annual inflation rate
cooled in November, suggesting the Bank of Canada will maintain
its cautious stance and keeping alive the possibility of another
rate cut as...
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cooled in November, suggesting the Bank of Canada will maintain
its cautious stance and keeping alive the possibility of another
rate cut as...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil cenbank slashes growth forecast, signals heftier rate cut
BRASILIA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank cut its
2017 economic growth estimate and sees inflation remaining low
in the next two years, signaling that policymakers are ready to
step up...
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2017 economic growth estimate and sees inflation remaining low
in the next two years, signaling that policymakers are ready to
step up...
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Brazil's Temer says could toughen conditions for debt relief
SAO PAULO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's government will
impose conditions on states in exchange for debt relief that
could be even harder than the measures blocked by the lower
house of Congress this...
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impose conditions on states in exchange for debt relief that
could be even harder than the measures blocked by the lower
house of Congress this...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks hit one-month low, currencies mixed
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks hit a one-month
low on Thursday though currencies delivered a mixed performance
as the dollar pulled away from its 14-year high, with Russia's
rouble...
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low on Thursday though currencies delivered a mixed performance
as the dollar pulled away from its 14-year high, with Russia's
rouble...
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Bitcoin's total value hits record high above $14 billion
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The total value of all bitcoins
in circulation hit a record high above $14 billion on Thursday,
as the web-based digital currency jumped 5 percent on the day to
its highest...
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in circulation hit a record high above $14 billion on Thursday,
as the web-based digital currency jumped 5 percent on the day to
its highest...
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Sterling slips to two-week low vs euro
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Sterling fell to a two-week low
against the euro on Thursday after a survey of British consumers
showing a gloomy view of the economy's prospects next year kept
it on the...
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against the euro on Thursday after a survey of British consumers
showing a gloomy view of the economy's prospects next year kept
it on the...
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FOREX-Dollar dips but longer-term rally still seen in play
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The dollar dipped for a second
day on Thursday as traders booked profits ahead of a batch of
U.S. data later in the day, though the greenback was still
trading less than a...
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day on Thursday as traders booked profits ahead of a batch of
U.S. data later in the day, though the greenback was still
trading less than a...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
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FOREX-Dollar loses steam ahead of holidays, U.S. indicators
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped from its
14-year-high against a basket of currencies on Thursday as
investors took profits ahead of holidays and a big batch of U.S.
economic data due...
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14-year-high against a basket of currencies on Thursday as
investors took profits ahead of holidays and a big batch of U.S.
economic data due...
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FOREX-Dollar retreats ahead of U.S. data, euro on alert over Monte dei Paschi
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The dollar lost some steam on
Thursday, slipping from its 14-year-high against a basket of
currencies as investors took profits before a batch of U.S.
economic data due...
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Thursday, slipping from its 14-year-high against a basket of
currencies as investors took profits before a batch of U.S.
economic data due...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble, knocked by Wall Street losses
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Asian shares struggled on
Thursday, taking their cues from a lacklustre day on Wall Street
as investors locked in gains in thin trade ahead of the upcoming
holidays.
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Thursday, taking their cues from a lacklustre day on Wall Street
as investors locked in gains in thin trade ahead of the upcoming
holidays.
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India's crackdown on cash imperils pivotal national tax reform
NEW DELHI, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi's crackdown on the cash economy has shattered the consensus
needed for a new national sales tax, plunging his boldest reform
into...
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Modi's crackdown on the cash economy has shattered the consensus
needed for a new national sales tax, plunging his boldest reform
into...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil rate futures drop as inflation slows; stocks mostly flat
(Updates prices, adds details)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Rates paid on Brazilian
interest rate futures fell on Wednesday as further signs of
easing inflation stoked...
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Rates paid on Brazilian
interest rate futures fell on Wednesday as further signs of
easing inflation stoked...
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Ghana president-elect says aims for double-digit economic growth
ACCRA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ghana's president-elect Nana
Akufo-Addo on Wednesday said his economic priorities are to
restore stability, cut taxes and interest rates and spur
double-digit growth driven...
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Akufo-Addo on Wednesday said his economic priorities are to
restore stability, cut taxes and interest rates and spur
double-digit growth driven...
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UPDATE 1-Ghana president-elect says aiming for double-digit growth
ACCRA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ghana's president-elect Nana
Akufo-Addo said on Wednesday he would focus on restoring
stability, cutting taxes and interest rates and spurring
double-digit growth, in his...
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Akufo-Addo said on Wednesday he would focus on restoring
stability, cutting taxes and interest rates and spurring
double-digit growth, in his...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Trump rally pauses as stocks, dollar slip on profit taking
* Oil falls on surprise build in U.S. inventories
(Updates to U.S. market open, adds data, quote, changes
dateline, previous LONDON)
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(Updates to U.S. market open, adds data, quote, changes
dateline, previous LONDON)
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Sterling stuck near one-month lows against dollar
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Sterling traded around a
one-month low against the dollar on Wednesday in thin
pre-Christmas trade, kept under pressure by uncertainty over how
Britain's departure from the...
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one-month low against the dollar on Wednesday in thin
pre-Christmas trade, kept under pressure by uncertainty over how
Britain's departure from the...
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FOREX-Dollar index holds losses after U.S. home resales data
NEW YORK, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The dollar held earlier losses
against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as sales of U.S.
existing homes increased to a near 10-year high in November,
supporting the...
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against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as sales of U.S.
existing homes increased to a near 10-year high in November,
supporting the...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil rate futures drop as inflation eases more than expected
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Rates paid on Brazilian
interest rate futures fell on Thursday as further signs of
easing inflation stoked bets on a sharper rate cut next...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Rates paid on Brazilian
interest rate futures fell on Thursday as further signs of
easing inflation stoked bets on a sharper rate cut next...
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Canadian Mint joins private blockchain platform
TORONTO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The Royal Canadian Mint has
joined a blockchain platform run by Goldmoney Inc, the
first time in the world that mint-vaulted bullion has been
traded on such a private...
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joined a blockchain platform run by Goldmoney Inc, the
first time in the world that mint-vaulted bullion has been
traded on such a private...
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FOREX-Dollar retreats from 14-yr high, Swedish crown has best day in 6 months
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The dollar took a breather on
Wednesday after reaching a 14-year high the previous day, while
the Swedish crown chalked up its biggest rise in six months
after the Riksbank...
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Wednesday after reaching a 14-year high the previous day, while
the Swedish crown chalked up its biggest rise in six months
after the Riksbank...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks, currencies book cautious gains in thin trade
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Emerging markets struggled for
direction in thin pre-holiday trade on Wednesday, though a pause
in the dollar and higher oil prices helped Russia's rouble to
hit a one-week...
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direction in thin pre-holiday trade on Wednesday, though a pause
in the dollar and higher oil prices helped Russia's rouble to
hit a one-week...
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UPDATE 1-Poland expects more foreign owners to sell banks in 2017
WARSAW, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Poland expects more foreign bank
owners to sell their holdings in the country in 2017 following
UniCredit's sale of the country's second largest
lender, Deputy Prime...
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owners to sell their holdings in the country in 2017 following
UniCredit's sale of the country's second largest
lender, Deputy Prime...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar retreats from 14-year high, banks pull European shares lower
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The dollar eased back from
14-year highs as bond yields fell on Wednesday while concerns
over banks pulled European shares lower, as momentum from Asia
and Wall Street...
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14-year highs as bond yields fell on Wednesday while concerns
over banks pulled European shares lower, as momentum from Asia
and Wall Street...
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Sterling edges close to one-month lows vs dollar
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Sterling edged close to a
one-month low against the dollar on Wednesday, kept under
pressure by uncertainty over Brexit negotiations and by a
greenback buoyed by...
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one-month low against the dollar on Wednesday, kept under
pressure by uncertainty over Brexit negotiations and by a
greenback buoyed by...
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CEE MARKETS-Zloty firms ahead of PM news conference amid political standoff
* Polish leaders to hold news conference at 0900 GMT
* Zloty firms, Polish stocks touch eight-month high
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The zloty tested
5-week highs against...
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* Zloty firms, Polish stocks touch eight-month high
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The zloty tested
5-week highs against...
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UPDATE 1-Swiss watchdog fines banks almost $100 mln over rate cartels
ZURICH, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The Swiss Competition Commission
(COMCO) fined several European and U.S. banks almost 100 million
Swiss francs ($97.3 million) over interest rate cartels, the
latest...
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(COMCO) fined several European and U.S. banks almost 100 million
Swiss francs ($97.3 million) over interest rate cartels, the
latest...
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ECB money has failed to boost economy substantially - Rimsevics
RIGA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's
aggressive money-printing has failed to boost growth in the euro
zone substantially, Latvia's Ilmars Rimsevics said on Wednesday,
the third ECB...
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aggressive money-printing has failed to boost growth in the euro
zone substantially, Latvia's Ilmars Rimsevics said on Wednesday,
the third ECB...
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UK public's long-term inflation expectations edge up-Citi/YouGov
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The British public's long-term
expectation for inflation rose to 3 percent in December, a more
than two year high, according to a closely watched survey by
polling company...
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expectation for inflation rose to 3 percent in December, a more
than two year high, according to a closely watched survey by
polling company...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Lessons from past haunt BOJ as yield rise sparks talk of tightening
TOKYO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - For the first time in a decade the
Bank of Japan is prepared to contemplate the possibility of a
future rate rise - a radical shift for an extremely dovish
central bank that...
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Bank of Japan is prepared to contemplate the possibility of a
future rate rise - a radical shift for an extremely dovish
central bank that...
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Ukraine parliament approves 2017 budget
KIEV, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament approved a
budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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UPDATE 1-Ukrainian MPs pass 2017 budget to boost IMF aid hopes
KIEV, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament approved a
budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar profits from yield allure, Nikkei at 1-year peak
SYDNEY, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was encamped near
14-year peaks on Wednesday as global yield spreads moved
inexorably in its favour, while a falling yen lifted Japanese
shares to a...
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14-year peaks on Wednesday as global yield spreads moved
inexorably in its favour, while a falling yen lifted Japanese
shares to a...
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Odebrecht, Braskem to pay 1.4 bln reais in fines to US, Swiss govt -report
SAO PAULO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The Brazilian construction
firm Odebrecht and petrochemical company Braskem have agreed to
pay the U.S. and Swiss governments 700 million reais ($209
million) each to...
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firm Odebrecht and petrochemical company Braskem have agreed to
pay the U.S. and Swiss governments 700 million reais ($209
million) each to...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens on higher oil prices, domestic data
(Adds analyst quotes and updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3367, or 74.81 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches weakest level since Oct. 1 at C$1.3434
* Bond prices lower across the...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3367, or 74.81 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches weakest level since Oct. 1 at C$1.3434
* Bond prices lower across the...
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FOREX-Dollar rises to 14-year high, yen falls after BOJ
* Yen falls after BOJ as expected leaves policy unchanged
* Dollar rises with U.S. bond yields after Yellen's remarks
* Euro slips to lowest since January 2003 versus dollar
* Turkish...
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* Dollar rises with U.S. bond yields after Yellen's remarks
* Euro slips to lowest since January 2003 versus dollar
* Turkish...
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Britain sets 2017 Spring budget date for March 8
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - British finance minister Philip
Hammond said on Tuesday the government will publish its next
Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
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Hammond said on Tuesday the government will publish its next
Spring Budget on Wednesday 8 March 2017.
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Sterling hits one-month lows as Scotland unveils Brexit options
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Sterling hit one-month lows
against a broadly stronger dollar on Tuesday as Scotland's
premier said she was willing to push for independence from the
rest of the UK in...
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against a broadly stronger dollar on Tuesday as Scotland's
premier said she was willing to push for independence from the
rest of the UK in...
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CEE MARKETS-Hungarian debt firms, central bank eases policy further
* Hungarian central bank limits 3-month deposits further
* Hungarian debt yields fall
* Zloty, forint trade near multi-week high vs euro
* Poland removes media ban that provoked protest
...
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* Hungarian debt yields fall
* Zloty, forint trade near multi-week high vs euro
* Poland removes media ban that provoked protest
...
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FOREX-Dollar touches 14-year high; yen falls after BOJ
* Yen falls after BOJ as expected leaves policy unchanged
* Dollar rises with U.S. bond yields after Yellen's remarks
* Euro slips to lowest since January 2003 versus dollar
* Turkish...
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* Dollar rises with U.S. bond yields after Yellen's remarks
* Euro slips to lowest since January 2003 versus dollar
* Turkish...
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UPDATE 1-Russia alleges Deutsche employee manipulated markets with $5 bln of trades
MOSCOW, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank alleged
that a banker at Deutsche Bank's Russian branch had
manipulated markets by conducting 300 billion roubles ($4.87
billion) of trades with...
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that a banker at Deutsche Bank's Russian branch had
manipulated markets by conducting 300 billion roubles ($4.87
billion) of trades with...
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Brazil's central bank proposes agenda to cut credit costs
BRASILIA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The Brazilian central bank will
seek to reduce credit costs with an agenda of medium to
long-term measures that go beyond monetary and foreign exchange
policies, central...
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seek to reduce credit costs with an agenda of medium to
long-term measures that go beyond monetary and foreign exchange
policies, central...
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UPDATE 2-Defying sliding lira, Turkish central bank holds rates
ISTANBUL, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank kept
interest rates on hold on Tuesday, defying predictions it would
hike, as the sliding lira currency took a back seat to President
Tayyip...
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interest rates on hold on Tuesday, defying predictions it would
hike, as the sliding lira currency took a back seat to President
Tayyip...
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Russia c.bank says Deutsche Bank employee manipulated markets
MOSCOW, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank said on
Tuesday that a banker at Deutsche Bank's Russian
branch had manipulated markets by conducting 300 billion roubles
($4.87 billion) of trades...
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Tuesday that a banker at Deutsche Bank's Russian
branch had manipulated markets by conducting 300 billion roubles
($4.87 billion) of trades...
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UPDATE 1-Nigeria's finance minister says central bank will eliminate naira black market
ABUJA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank will try to
eliminate the currency black market, where the naira trades
about 40 percent below the official rate against the dollar,
Nigeria's finance...
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eliminate the currency black market, where the naira trades
about 40 percent below the official rate against the dollar,
Nigeria's finance...
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks hit one-month low, Turkish assets rebound
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Emerging equities slid to a
one-month low on Tuesday but Turkey's lira and dollar bonds
recovered the losses they incurred on Monday after the Russian
ambassador was killed...
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one-month low on Tuesday but Turkey's lira and dollar bonds
recovered the losses they incurred on Monday after the Russian
ambassador was killed...
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Turkish central bank leaves rates on hold in unexpected move
ISTANBUL, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank kept
interest rates on hold on Tuesday, in a move unexpected by
analysts as the sliding lira currency took a back seat to
President Tayyip Erdogan's...
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interest rates on hold on Tuesday, in a move unexpected by
analysts as the sliding lira currency took a back seat to
President Tayyip Erdogan's...
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Monday, December 19, 2016
Nikkei rises after market digests BOJ policy outcome
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose
on Tuesday after the market digested the Bank of Japan's
decision to maintain current monetary policy, while the yen's
fall versus the...
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on Tuesday after the market digested the Bank of Japan's
decision to maintain current monetary policy, while the yen's
fall versus the...
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FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc firm after incidents in Ankara, Berlin
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The yen dipped only briefly after
the Bank of Japan stood pat as widely expected on Tuesday,
keeping much of its gains after separate deadly incidents in
Turkey and Germany...
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the Bank of Japan stood pat as widely expected on Tuesday,
keeping much of its gains after separate deadly incidents in
Turkey and Germany...
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JGBs edge up after BOJ keeps policy rates steady
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The prices of Japanese government
bond ticked up on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan kept its
policy steady, a move that appears to set it apart from the
other central banks...
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bond ticked up on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan kept its
policy steady, a move that appears to set it apart from the
other central banks...
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FOREX-Yen, Swiss franc rise after attacks in Ankara, Berlin
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The yen and the Swiss franc held
firm on Tuesday after two separate deadly attacks in Turkey and
Germany raised security worries in the West, while the Bank of
Japan's...
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firm on Tuesday after two separate deadly attacks in Turkey and
Germany raised security worries in the West, while the Bank of
Japan's...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks tumble as Vale drops on China ore worries
(Recasts; adds details on Brazil stocks, updates prices)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell more
than 2 percent on Monday, dragged lower by iron ore giant...
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell more
than 2 percent on Monday, dragged lower by iron ore giant...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as wider Canada-U.S. yield spreads weigh
(Add analyst quotes and details on bond spreads; updates
prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3417, or 74.53 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across a flatter yield curve
By Fergal...
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prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3417, or 74.53 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across a flatter yield curve
By Fergal...
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PRECIOUS-Gold buoyed as geopolitical tensions offset stronger dollar
* Shooting of Russian ambassador seen supportive to gold
* SPDR holdings fall more than 11 pct since November
* Specs cut net longs in COMEX gold for 5th straight week
(Updates prices,...
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* SPDR holdings fall more than 11 pct since November
* Specs cut net longs in COMEX gold for 5th straight week
(Updates prices,...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar rise after Yellen remarks; yen, Treasuries pare gains
* Turkish lira, Russian rouble fall on killing of Russian
ambassador
(Updates to afternoon trading, adds quotes, data)
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ambassador
(Updates to afternoon trading, adds quotes, data)
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FOREX-Yen jumps as Russian ambassador to Turkey dies in attack
(Updates market action)
By Richard Leong
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen jumped on Monday on
safe-haven bids after the Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot
to death in the Turkish...
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By Richard Leong
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen jumped on Monday on
safe-haven bids after the Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot
to death in the Turkish...
Read more
FOREX-Dollar index edges up after Fed's Yellen wage remarks
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The dollar clawed back into
positive territory against a basket of currencies on Monday
after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the U.S. labor
market has improved...
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positive territory against a basket of currencies on Monday
after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the U.S. labor
market has improved...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise in low volume as investors await Fed's Yellen
* Turkish lira, Russian rouble fall on report Russian
ambassador shot
(Updates to U.S. market open, changes dateline, previous
LONDON)
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ambassador shot
(Updates to U.S. market open, changes dateline, previous
LONDON)
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FOREX-Yen jumps after Russian ambassador shot in Turkey
(New throughout, updates prices and market activity, adds
comment from analyst)
By Richard Leong
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen jumped on Monday on
safehaven bids following news the...
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comment from analyst)
By Richard Leong
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The yen jumped on Monday on
safehaven bids following news the...
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CEE MARKETS-Zloty rebounds, politics weigh on Romanian assets
* Anti-government protests weigh on Polish assets in early
trade
* Polish stocks rebound on oil rise, zloty on economic data
* Romanian cuts bill auction, 10-year yield at 6-month high
*...
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trade
* Polish stocks rebound on oil rise, zloty on economic data
* Romanian cuts bill auction, 10-year yield at 6-month high
*...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets seesaw in thin holiday season trading
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed in thin volumes on Monday, with traders
avoiding big bets in the holiday season.
The Brazilian...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed in thin volumes on Monday, with traders
avoiding big bets in the holiday season.
The Brazilian...
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Black swans and bonanzas: Market tips, bold calls and eyecatchers for 2017
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Looking at what 2017 may hold for
markets, the broad view among investors is that the 35-year bull
run in bonds is over, inflation is back and central banks are
maxed out.
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markets, the broad view among investors is that the 35-year bull
run in bonds is over, inflation is back and central banks are
maxed out.
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Nigeria's Buhari says recession will ebb in 2017-statement
ABUJA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Nigeria's recession will ease in
2017, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday.
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2017, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Monday.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, yields, stocks all cool their jets
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Stocks, the dollar and bond
yields all drifted lower on Monday as investors cashed in on
some of their recent bets that the anticipated fiscal boost from
the incoming Trump...
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yields all drifted lower on Monday as investors cashed in on
some of their recent bets that the anticipated fiscal boost from
the incoming Trump...
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IMF: nationalising Ukraine's PrivatBank important for stability
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund
said on Monday that the Ukrainian authorities' decision to
nationalise PrivatBank was an important step in their efforts to
safeguard...
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said on Monday that the Ukrainian authorities' decision to
nationalise PrivatBank was an important step in their efforts to
safeguard...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks reel from Fed, weaker dollar lifts FX
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies gained
ground against a weaker dollar while stocks hit a two-week low,
still feeling the impact of last week's Federal Reserve meeting.
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ground against a weaker dollar while stocks hit a two-week low,
still feeling the impact of last week's Federal Reserve meeting.
Read more
CEE MARKETS-Polish stocks, Romanian bonds ease on political concerns
* Polish stocks, zloty ease slightly on anti-government
protests
* Regional assets mostly shrug off Ukrainian PrivatBank woes
* Romanian bond yield at 6-month high on worry over...
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protests
* Regional assets mostly shrug off Ukrainian PrivatBank woes
* Romanian bond yield at 6-month high on worry over...
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Russia to allow issuance of state debt in BRICS currencies - Medvedev
MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
said on Monday the Russian government would allow the issuance
of state debt denominated in the currencies of the BRICS group
of countries.
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said on Monday the Russian government would allow the issuance
of state debt denominated in the currencies of the BRICS group
of countries.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, yields, stocks all cool their jets
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. bond yields
fell on Monday while Asian shares hit a four-week low, as
investors cashed in on some of their recent bets that the
anticipated fiscal boost...
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fell on Monday while Asian shares hit a four-week low, as
investors cashed in on some of their recent bets that the
anticipated fiscal boost...
Read more
WRAPUP 1-China set for slower growth, tighter policy in 2017 as gov't targets asset bubbles
BEIJING, Dec 19 (Reuters) - China's economic growth is
expected to cool in 2017 as its top leaders flag tighter
monetary policy and further curbs to clamp down on asset price
bubbles, especially in...
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expected to cool in 2017 as its top leaders flag tighter
monetary policy and further curbs to clamp down on asset price
bubbles, especially in...
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Ukraine declares largest lender insolvent, readies support
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine declared the country's
largest lender PrivatBank insolvent on Monday and said bringing
it under state ownership was the only way to protect the money
of 20 million...
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largest lender PrivatBank insolvent on Monday and said bringing
it under state ownership was the only way to protect the money
of 20 million...
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Sunday, December 18, 2016
Swiss National Bank boosts currency reserve provisions
ZURICH, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank said on
Monday its Bank Council approved allocating 4.6 billion Swiss
francs ($4.49 billion) to 2016 currency reserve provisions,
raising the...
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Monday its Bank Council approved allocating 4.6 billion Swiss
francs ($4.49 billion) to 2016 currency reserve provisions,
raising the...
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UPDATE 3-Australia's budget drips with red ink, top credit rating at risk
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Australia's conservative
government on Monday forecast a A$10 billion deterioration in
its budget deficit over the next four years but still hoped to
snatch a surplus by...
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government on Monday forecast a A$10 billion deterioration in
its budget deficit over the next four years but still hoped to
snatch a surplus by...
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S&P says Australia budget update has no impact on rating, pessimistic on outlook
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - S&P Global Ratings on Monday said
a mid-year update on the Australian government's budget update
had no immediate effect on the credit rating or outlook of the
country,...
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a mid-year update on the Australian government's budget update
had no immediate effect on the credit rating or outlook of the
country,...
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Ukraine finance minister says PrivatBank depositors' money safe
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Finance Minister
Oleksandr Danylyuk said on Monday that the money of depositors
at PrivatBank, the country's largest lender, was safe and
secured by the state, and...
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Oleksandr Danylyuk said on Monday that the money of depositors
at PrivatBank, the country's largest lender, was safe and
secured by the state, and...
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Australian government to give budget update, top credit rating at risk
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Australia's conservative
government will on Monday give an update on the national budget
that could trigger a downgrade in the country's prized triple A
credit rating and...
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government will on Monday give an update on the national budget
that could trigger a downgrade in the country's prized triple A
credit rating and...
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UPDATE 1-Ukraine to nationalise its biggest lender, PrivatBank
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian government announced
on Sunday that it will nationalise PrivatBank, the country's
biggest lender, in one of the biggest shake-ups of the banking
system since...
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on Sunday that it will nationalise PrivatBank, the country's
biggest lender, in one of the biggest shake-ups of the banking
system since...
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Venezuela's Maduro postpones elimination of currency bills after chaos
CARACAS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas
Maduro said on Saturday he was reversing this week's elimination
of Venezuela's largest-denomination currency bill, to extend its
use until...
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Maduro said on Saturday he was reversing this week's elimination
of Venezuela's largest-denomination currency bill, to extend its
use until...
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Ukraine to nationalise its biggest lender, PrivatBank
KIEV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine will on Monday nationalise
PrivatBank, the country's biggest lender, a move undertaken in
coordination with Ukraine's international lenders and with their
support,...
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PrivatBank, the country's biggest lender, a move undertaken in
coordination with Ukraine's international lenders and with their
support,...
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Tsipras says Greece people have made enough sacrifices
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said
in a speech in Berlin to a congress of European leftist parties
on Saturday that it was time for his country's creditors to
understand that...
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in a speech in Berlin to a congress of European leftist parties
on Saturday that it was time for his country's creditors to
understand that...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies mostly ease, Mexico stocks slump
(Updates prices; adds details, MEXICO CITY dateline)
By Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Bruno Federowski
MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Mexico stocks
posted their worst week since...
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By Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Bruno Federowski
MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Mexico stocks
posted their worst week since...
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Friday, December 16, 2016
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ steadies as oil rises; ends week 1.2 pct lower
(Adds analyst quotes and details throughout and updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3344, or 74.94 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across steeper yield curve
* 30-year yield...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3344, or 74.94 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across steeper yield curve
* 30-year yield...
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U.S. dollar net longs hold steady this week-CFTC -Reuters data
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. dollar net long positions
were little changed this week, affirming a trend in place for
the last several weeks since the election of Donald Trump as
U.S. president.
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were little changed this week, affirming a trend in place for
the last several weeks since the election of Donald Trump as
U.S. president.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. dollar net longs steady; yen shorts rise -CFTC, Reuters data
(Adds details, comment, table, byline)
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. dollar net long positions
were little changed this week, affirming a trend in place...
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By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - U.S. dollar net long positions
were little changed this week, affirming a trend in place...
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FOREX-U.S. dollar rally to 14-year highs halts on profit-taking
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged higher
against a basket of major currencies on Friday, holding near
14-year highs touched after Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting,
with...
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against a basket of major currencies on Friday, holding near
14-year highs touched after Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting,
with...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar's post-Fed rally pauses, U.S. stocks ease
* U.S. stocks down slightly in afternoon trading
(Adds quote, European shares' close, updates prices)
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(Adds quote, European shares' close, updates prices)
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies slip as Fed outweighs Mexico rate hike
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies
slipped on Friday as concerns over higher U.S. interest rates
offset a sharper-than-expected rate hike by the...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies
slipped on Friday as concerns over higher U.S. interest rates
offset a sharper-than-expected rate hike by the...
Read more
Analysts raise Mexico inflation forecasts, cut growth
MEXICO CITY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Analysts watching Mexico
raised their expectations for inflation over the next two years
while trimming their growth estimates, a Mexican central bank
survey showed on...
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raised their expectations for inflation over the next two years
while trimming their growth estimates, a Mexican central bank
survey showed on...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens on widening Canada-U.S. yield spreads
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3385, or 74.71 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
against its U.S. counterpart on Friday,...
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* Bond prices mixed across the yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
against its U.S. counterpart on Friday,...
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Russia cbank head: rouble rise unlikely to cause financial instability
MOSCOW, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Russia's rouble currency is
unlikely to strengthen to the extent that it would threaten
financial stability, Russian central bank governor Elvira
Nabiullina told a news...
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unlikely to strengthen to the extent that it would threaten
financial stability, Russian central bank governor Elvira
Nabiullina told a news...
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BOJ sees weak-yen effect of YCC well worth the trouble
TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - While surging global bond yields
are hampering the Bank of Japan's efforts to cap long-term
interest rates, a broad U.S. dollar rally is helping the central
bank's new...
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are hampering the Bank of Japan's efforts to cap long-term
interest rates, a broad U.S. dollar rally is helping the central
bank's new...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks reach new high; dollar's post-Fed rally pauses
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - European stocks climbed to an
11-month high on merger and acquisition speculation on Friday,
while the dollar's rally paused as investors adjusted their
portfolios to cope...
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11-month high on merger and acquisition speculation on Friday,
while the dollar's rally paused as investors adjusted their
portfolios to cope...
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CEE MARKETS-Bonds recover, Romanian CDS hits multi-month high on politics
* Bonds recover from post-Fed loss
* Romanian CDS hits highest since Aug on political worries
* Budapest stocks hit fourth subsequent daily record high
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Dec...
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* Romanian CDS hits highest since Aug on political worries
* Budapest stocks hit fourth subsequent daily record high
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Dec...
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Russia c.bank head says credit activity remains weak
MOSCOW, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Real interest rates in Russia
remain high and credit activity is still weak, Russian central
bank governor Elvira Nabiullina told a news conference on
Friday.
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remain high and credit activity is still weak, Russian central
bank governor Elvira Nabiullina told a news conference on
Friday.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Post-Fed dollar rally steadies, stocks level near highs
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The dollar's post-Federal Reserve
rally steadied on Friday and European shares traded near
11-month highs as investors adjusted their portfolios before
year-end to face the...
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rally steadied on Friday and European shares traded near
11-month highs as investors adjusted their portfolios before
year-end to face the...
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UPDATE 1-Azerbaijan passes 2017 budget, expects GDP to rise 1 pct next year
BAKU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's parliament on Friday
passed a budget for 2017 based on an oil price of $40 per barrel
which foresees 1 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP)
next year.
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passed a budget for 2017 based on an oil price of $40 per barrel
which foresees 1 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP)
next year.
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
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EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso firms after aggressive rate hike
(Recasts throughout, updates prices)
SAO PAULO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso strengthened on
Thursday after the country's central bank hiked its benchmark
interest rate more than expected in...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso strengthened on
Thursday after the country's central bank hiked its benchmark
interest rate more than expected in...
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UPDATE 1-Japan tops China as world's largest holder of U.S. Treasuries -data
* Foreigners sell U.S. Treasuries for 7 consecutive months
(Adds details, comments, byline)
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(Adds details, comments, byline)
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UPDATE 1-MetLife expects $300 mln boost to operating profit from interest rates
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - MetLife Inc expects
higher U.S. interest rates to add $300 million to operating
profits through 2019, the insurer said in a filing on Thursday.
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higher U.S. interest rates to add $300 million to operating
profits through 2019, the insurer said in a filing on Thursday.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 2-week low against a surging greenback
(Adds strategist comment, Bank of Canada on housing, updates
prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3347, or 74.92 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Dec. 1 at C$1.3376
...
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prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3347, or 74.92 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Dec. 1 at C$1.3376
...
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Japan tops China as world's largest holder of U.S. Treasuries -data
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Japan became the largest holder
of U.S. Treasuries for the month of October, outpacing China for
the first time in nearly two years, data from the U.S....
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of U.S. Treasuries for the month of October, outpacing China for
the first time in nearly two years, data from the U.S....
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UPDATE 2-Sterling sees worst day in two months as dollar rallies
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Sterling sank to an almost
three-week low against the dollar on Thursday, hammered along
with other major currencies by a broad move higher for the
greenback driven by...
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three-week low against the dollar on Thursday, hammered along
with other major currencies by a broad move higher for the
greenback driven by...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, bond yields advance on Fed rate hike
* Graphic: World FX rates in 2016 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh
(Updates with early U.S. markets activity; changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with early U.S. markets activity; changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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GRAINS-U.S. soy futures rally on technical buying; corn, wheat weak
CHICAGO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures rose on
Thursday, turning higher after testing key technical support
levels, traders said.
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Thursday, turning higher after testing key technical support
levels, traders said.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 2-week low against a surging greenback
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3373, or 74.78 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Dec. 1 at C$1.3376
* Bond prices mixed across the yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The...
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* Loonie touches its weakest since Dec. 1 at C$1.3376
* Bond prices mixed across the yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar charges higher after Fed hikes rates
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The dollar charged to a 14-year
high and government bond yields rose sharply on Thursday after
the Federal Reserve hiked U.S. interest rates and signalled more
would follow...
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high and government bond yields rose sharply on Thursday after
the Federal Reserve hiked U.S. interest rates and signalled more
would follow...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies weaken as Fed signals faster rate hikes
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated it
would raise interest rates more times than expected...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated it
would raise interest rates more times than expected...
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Indonesia October loan growth pace rises - c.bank
JAKARTA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Loans by commercial banks in
Indonesia expanded 7.5 percent in October from a year earlier,
the central bank said on Thursday.
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Indonesia expanded 7.5 percent in October from a year earlier,
the central bank said on Thursday.
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CEE MARKETS-Bonds fall on hawkish Fed, Czech paper bucks trend
* Bond yields track U.S. Treasuries higher on hawkish Fed
* Czech bonds buck trend, exporters hedge expected crown
rise
* Yields may rise at Romanian, Serbian bond auctions-analyst
By...
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* Czech bonds buck trend, exporters hedge expected crown
rise
* Yields may rise at Romanian, Serbian bond auctions-analyst
By...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
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FOREX-Dollar surges after Fed raises rates, signals faster rate hike pace
NEW YORK, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar hit its highest
level against a basket of major currencies in nearly 14 years on
Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for
the first...
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level against a basket of major currencies in nearly 14 years on
Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for
the first...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ tumbles from 8-week high after Fed rate hike
(Updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3274, or 75.34 U.S. cents
* Loonie had touched strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3081
pre-Fed
* Bond prices lower across a flatter...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3274, or 75.34 U.S. cents
* Loonie had touched strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3081
pre-Fed
* Bond prices lower across a flatter...
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BRIEF-BlackRock's Koesterich says hard to justify defensive stock prices -CNBC
* BlackRock investor Russ Koesterich says on CNBC that it's
very hard to justify defensive sector stock prices
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very hard to justify defensive sector stock prices
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WRAPUP 1-Three Gulf c.banks hike rates to avert currency pressure after Fed move
DUBAI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain
raised interest rates within minutes of the U.S. Federal
Reserve's decision to do so on Wednesday as they scrambled to
avoid downward...
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raised interest rates within minutes of the U.S. Federal
Reserve's decision to do so on Wednesday as they scrambled to
avoid downward...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ tumbles from 8-week high after Fed rate hike
(Adds analyst quote and details on Fed decision and updates
prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3252, or 75.46 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3081
* Bond...
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prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3252, or 75.46 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3081
* Bond...
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Sterling edges above $1.27 as all eyes fix on Fed
LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Sterling strengthened on
Wednesday as all eyes turned to a policy decision by the U.S.
Federal Reserve, with comments from Britain's Brexit Minister
bolstering expectations...
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Wednesday as all eyes turned to a policy decision by the U.S.
Federal Reserve, with comments from Britain's Brexit Minister
bolstering expectations...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil proposes 'fiscal recovery' bill for state governments
BRASILIA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Brazil's government proposed a
"fiscal recovery" bill on Wednesday that would allow state
governments to suspend debt payments to the federal government
in exchange for...
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"fiscal recovery" bill on Wednesday that would allow state
governments to suspend debt payments to the federal government
in exchange for...
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Brazil's Meirelles sees growth accelerating through end-2017
BRASILIA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy is likely to
start 2017 without substantial growth and accelerate over the
course of the year, Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles told
journalists on...
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start 2017 without substantial growth and accelerate over the
course of the year, Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles told
journalists on...
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UK to publish Brexit assurances to Nissan when no longer commercially private -minister
LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The British government intends to
publish a letter it sent to automaker Nissan assuring
it that investments would be safe after Brexit, but only when
some of the...
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publish a letter it sent to automaker Nissan assuring
it that investments would be safe after Brexit, but only when
some of the...
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UPDATE 1-Norway tightens mortgage rules amid fears of house-price bubble
OSLO, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Norway's government will impose
extra restrictions on banks' mortgage lending from 2017, the
finance ministry said on Wednesday, to try to address a
potential house price...
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extra restrictions on banks' mortgage lending from 2017, the
finance ministry said on Wednesday, to try to address a
potential house price...
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Brazil proposes "fiscal recovery" bill for state governments
BRASILIA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Brazil's government proposed a
bill on Wednesday allowing state governments to enter so-called
"fiscal recovery", suspending debt payments to the federal
government in...
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bill on Wednesday allowing state governments to enter so-called
"fiscal recovery", suspending debt payments to the federal
government in...
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CEE MARKETS-Budapest stocks at record high on hopes for encouraging Fed comments
* Budapest stocks at record high, Bucharest a three-month
high
* Fed rate hike priced in, not very hawkish comments hoped
* CEE bond yields fall, short-dated Romanian bonds in the
red
*...
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high
* Fed rate hike priced in, not very hawkish comments hoped
* CEE bond yields fall, short-dated Romanian bonds in the
red
*...
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Buhari says Nigeria faces worst economic situation in its history
ABUJA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Nigeria's President Muhammadu
Buhari said on Wednesday the country was facing the worst
economic situation in its history, in a speech to lawmakers to
present the 2017...
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Buhari said on Wednesday the country was facing the worst
economic situation in its history, in a speech to lawmakers to
present the 2017...
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Nigeria's Buhari says he wants oil output to return to 2.2 mln bpd
ABUJA, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Nigeria's President Muhammadu
Buhari told lawmakers in his 2017 budget presentation on
Wednesday that he wants to restore oil output to 2.2 million
barrels per day.
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Buhari told lawmakers in his 2017 budget presentation on
Wednesday that he wants to restore oil output to 2.2 million
barrels per day.
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FOREX-Dollar dips before Fed rate decision
LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The dollar inched down on
Wednesday in the run-in to the Federal Reserve's policy
statement later in the day, with an almost 1 percent fall this
week showing minimal...
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Wednesday in the run-in to the Federal Reserve's policy
statement later in the day, with an almost 1 percent fall this
week showing minimal...
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Azerbaijan's oil output down 1.5 pct in Jan-Nov y/y
BAKU, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan produced 37.71 million
tonnes of oil and gas condensate in January-November, 1.5
percent less than in the same period last year, the State
Statistics Committee...
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tonnes of oil and gas condensate in January-November, 1.5
percent less than in the same period last year, the State
Statistics Committee...
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Brazil central bank says expectations to drive pace of rate cuts
SAO PAULO, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The Brazilian central bank
will adjust the pace of interest rate cuts according to
inflation expectations, which currently suggest there is room
for more easing, central...
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will adjust the pace of interest rate cuts according to
inflation expectations, which currently suggest there is room
for more easing, central...
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Labour market data fails to move sterling as all eyes turn to Fed
LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Sterling steadied on Wednesday
after data showed the number of people in work in Britain
falling but wages growing, as investors focused on a Federal
Reserve meeting later...
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after data showed the number of people in work in Britain
falling but wages growing, as investors focused on a Federal
Reserve meeting later...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging markets sideways pre-Fed; offshore RMB borrowing rates rise
LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Emerging markets moved sideways
on Wednesday, waiting to hear the message from the U.S. Fed
meeting later in the day, while Hong Kong overnight yuan rates
hit one-week...
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on Wednesday, waiting to hear the message from the U.S. Fed
meeting later in the day, while Hong Kong overnight yuan rates
hit one-week...
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FOREX-Dollar steady ahead of Fed rate decision
LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The dollar was steady on
Wednesday in the run in to the Federal Reserve's policy
statement later in the day, with an almost 1 percent fall this
week showing minimal...
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Wednesday in the run in to the Federal Reserve's policy
statement later in the day, with an almost 1 percent fall this
week showing minimal...
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Tuesday, December 13, 2016
FOREX-Dollar takes breather, investors anxious about Fed rate outlook
TOKYO, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The dollar took a breather on
Wednesday as investors waited to see if the U.S. Federal Reserve
will signal any acceleration in the pace of future rate
increases to deal with...
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Wednesday as investors waited to see if the U.S. Federal Reserve
will signal any acceleration in the pace of future rate
increases to deal with...
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UPDATE 1-China c.bank advisers rally behind beleaguered yuan as Trump threat looms
SHANGHAI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - In what appeared to be an
effort to shore up investor confidence in the beleaguered
Chinese yuan, a phalanx of central bank advisers signaled their
readiness to defend...
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effort to shore up investor confidence in the beleaguered
Chinese yuan, a phalanx of central bank advisers signaled their
readiness to defend...
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China c.bank advisor sees no cause for yuan to slide - official newspaper
SHANGHAI, Dec 14 (Reuters) - There is nothing to suggest
that the Chinese economy has any catalysts at present to
pressure the yuan down in the future, the China Securities
Journal quoted a member of...
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that the Chinese economy has any catalysts at present to
pressure the yuan down in the future, the China Securities
Journal quoted a member of...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ ends flat as market awaits direction from Fed
(Adds broker comment, updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3133, or 76.14 U.S. cents
* Loonie strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3102
* Bond prices lower across yield...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3133, or 76.14 U.S. cents
* Loonie strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3102
* Bond prices lower across yield...
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Brazil's Meirelles says new measures aim to boost productivity
BRASILIA, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Brazil's government will aim to
cut red tape, boost productivity and speed approval of new
credit with "microeconomic" measures to be announced on Thursday
that do not...
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cut red tape, boost productivity and speed approval of new
credit with "microeconomic" measures to be announced on Thursday
that do not...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise with Dow near 20,000; dollar steady before Fed
* Fed expected to raise rates but markets focus on forecasts
(Updates with U.S. markets' closing levels)
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(Updates with U.S. markets' closing levels)
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PRECIOUS-Gold eases as U.S. Fed meets, global stock indexes rise
* Fed statement scheduled for 1900 GMT Wednesday
* Markets expect quarter-point rise in interest rates
* SPDR Gold holdings down more than 9 pct since November
* Coming up: Fed statement...
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* Markets expect quarter-point rise in interest rates
* SPDR Gold holdings down more than 9 pct since November
* Coming up: Fed statement...
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Desperate to dump soon-worthless cash, Venezuelans flock to banks
CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Lining up from dawn
with backpacks and plastic bags full of cash, Venezuelans
flocked to banks across the nation on Tuesday to ditch
100-bolivar bills after...
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with backpacks and plastic bags full of cash, Venezuelans
flocked to banks across the nation on Tuesday to ditch
100-bolivar bills after...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise with Dow near 20,000; dollar steady before Fed
* Fed expected to raise rates but markets focus on forecasts
(Adds quote, European stocks' close, updates prices)
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(Adds quote, European stocks' close, updates prices)
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Brazil's Goldfajn says slower inflation makes room for lower rates
SAO PAULO, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Slowing inflation and anchored
inflation expectations provide room for the Brazilian central
bank to ease monetary policy, but only structural reforms can
pave the way...
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inflation expectations provide room for the Brazilian central
bank to ease monetary policy, but only structural reforms can
pave the way...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stock indexes rise, dollar holds flat before Fed
* Fed expected to raise rates but markets focus on forecasts
(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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UK has no liabilities from Nissan assurances - audit office
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Britain has no contingent
liability from the government's assurances to Nissan
that the Japanese carmaker's new investments will not suffer
when Britain leaves the...
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liability from the government's assurances to Nissan
that the Japanese carmaker's new investments will not suffer
when Britain leaves the...
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FOREX-Dollar steady as traders await clarity on Fed rate hike path
* Euro briefly hits 5-day high vs dollar of $1.0653
(Updates prices, adds comments; changes byline, dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates prices, adds comments; changes byline, dateline,
previous LONDON)
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens for fifth straight day as oil climbs
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3109, or 76.28 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3106
* Bond prices higher across a flatter yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 13 (Reuters) -...
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* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3106
* Bond prices higher across a flatter yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 13 (Reuters) -...
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Fund managers most overweight bank stocks ever -BAML
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Fund managers have built up their
biggest overweight position ever on bank stocks following Donald
Trump's surprise U.S. presidential election victory, a survey
showed on...
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biggest overweight position ever on bank stocks following Donald
Trump's surprise U.S. presidential election victory, a survey
showed on...
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FOREX-Dollar steadies as pre-Fed nerves dominate
* Graphic: World FX rates in 2016 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh
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(Updates prices, adds UK inflation)
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CEE MARKETS-Bonds track rebound in euro zone debt, Romania lags behind
* Bond yields retreat, post-election Romania a laggard
* Retreat of crude helps bonds, Fed meeting comments awaited
* Warsaw leads stock gains, led by Pekao bank
* Bucharest stocks hit...
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* Retreat of crude helps bonds, Fed meeting comments awaited
* Warsaw leads stock gains, led by Pekao bank
* Bucharest stocks hit...
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UPDATE 1-UK inflation at two-year high lifts sterling
* Graphic: World FX rates in 2016 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh
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(Adds UK inflation data, quotes, updates prices)
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REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-UniCredit share issue helps lifts banks before Fed meeting
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Global shares edged up on
Tuesday, helped by gains in banks after Italy's largest lender
unveiled a 13 billion euro share issue, while the dollar held
steady before a...
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Tuesday, helped by gains in banks after Italy's largest lender
unveiled a 13 billion euro share issue, while the dollar held
steady before a...
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FOREX-Dollar steadies as pre-Fed nerves dominate
* Graphic: World FX rates in 2016 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh
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EMERGING MARKETS-China data, pause in US yields lift emerging markets
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - A pause in the rally in U.S. bond
yields ahead of December's Federal Reserve meeting and
stronger-than-expected Chinese data lifted emerging market
equities on Tuesday,...
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yields ahead of December's Federal Reserve meeting and
stronger-than-expected Chinese data lifted emerging market
equities on Tuesday,...
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PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - Dec 13
Dec 13 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
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Monday, December 12, 2016
FOREX-Dollar steadies vs yen as Treasury yields come off highs, Fed awaited
* Higher crude oil prices buoy commodity-linked currencies
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(Updates prices, adds details and quotes)
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FOREX-Dollar retreats, euro rallies on worries over next Fed statement
NEW YORK, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against
most major currencies on Monday on concerns that the Federal
Reserve could suggest in its next policy statement that the
greenback's gains...
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most major currencies on Monday on concerns that the Federal
Reserve could suggest in its next policy statement that the
greenback's gains...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ posts fresh 7-week high as oil climbs
(Adds analyst quotes, updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3134, or 76.14 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3110
* Bond prices lower across a...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3134, or 76.14 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches strongest since Oct. 19 at C$1.3110
* Bond prices lower across a...
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UPDATE 1-Venezuelans scramble to ditch largest bill ahead of surprise removal
CARACAS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Venezuelans hastily dumped the
country's 100-bolivar bill, the largest denomination, on Monday
after the government said it would be pulled from circulation as
the...
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country's 100-bolivar bill, the largest denomination, on Monday
after the government said it would be pulled from circulation as
the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil jumps to highest since mid-2015, Fed hike on horizon
NEW YORK, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Oil prices surged to an
18-month high on Monday after the world's top crude producers
agreed to the first joint output cut since 2001, sparking
concerns about inflation...
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18-month high on Monday after the world's top crude producers
agreed to the first joint output cut since 2001, sparking
concerns about inflation...
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Brazil's latest political risks tolerable for bargain-hunting investors
Dec 12 (Reuters) - A 5 percent drop in Brazil's real
currency and similar decline in the Bovespa stock index
since Donald Trump's surprise victory in last month's U.S.
presidential election have...
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currency and similar decline in the Bovespa stock index
since Donald Trump's surprise victory in last month's U.S.
presidential election have...
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REFILE-Venezuelans ditch largest bolivar bill before its removal
CARACAS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Venezuelans are hastily dumping
the country's 100 bolivar bill because leftist President Nicolas
Maduro is pulling the largest note in currency out of
circulation despite...
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the country's 100 bolivar bill because leftist President Nicolas
Maduro is pulling the largest note in currency out of
circulation despite...
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BlackRock warns of bond market "pain" in the coming months
NEW YORK, Dec 12 (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc cut its
view on the outlook for U.S. Treasuries further in a publication
distributed on Monday, warning investors to prepare for "pain."
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view on the outlook for U.S. Treasuries further in a publication
distributed on Monday, warning investors to prepare for "pain."
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WRAPUP 6-Oil jumps to highest since mid-2015, Fed rate hike looms
* Graphic: World FX rates in 2016 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh
(Updates with early U.S. market activity; changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with early U.S. market activity; changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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Argentine peso hits all-time low 16.1 per U.S. dollar
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Argentina's peso currency
weakened 0.62 percent to an all-time low of 16.1 per
U.S. dollar on Monday as residents of the South American country
sought dollars ahead...
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weakened 0.62 percent to an all-time low of 16.1 per
U.S. dollar on Monday as residents of the South American country
sought dollars ahead...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies up as OPEC cut boosts crude prices
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
strengthened on Monday after OPEC and some other oil producers
agreed to curb output, supporting appetite for...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
strengthened on Monday after OPEC and some other oil producers
agreed to curb output, supporting appetite for...
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UPDATE 1-Azerbaijan plans to fully float its currency in 2017
BAKU, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan plans to fully float its
currency, the manat, starting next year, the head of the
country's central bank told reporters on Monday.
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currency, the manat, starting next year, the head of the
country's central bank told reporters on Monday.
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UPDATE 2-Turkey rejigs GDP calculations as output falls for first time since 2009
ISTANBUL/ANKARA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - On paper at least, 79
million Turks got a near 20 percent boost to their average
standard of living on Monday when the government rejigged GDP
calculations, a...
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million Turks got a near 20 percent boost to their average
standard of living on Monday when the government rejigged GDP
calculations, a...
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FOREX-Dollar retreats, euro steadies as Fed nerves prevail
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The dollar dipped against the
euro and a basket of currencies on Monday, an oil-driven rise in
inflation expectations not enough to push on its broader rally
as traders...
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euro and a basket of currencies on Monday, an oil-driven rise in
inflation expectations not enough to push on its broader rally
as traders...
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All 4 Israel MPC members voted to hold benchmark rate at 0.1 pct
JERUSALEM, Dec 12 (Reuters) - All four rate setters at
Israel's central bank voted to keep the benchmark interest rate
at 0.1 percent for a 21st straight month on Nov. 28,
minutes of the discussions...
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Israel's central bank voted to keep the benchmark interest rate
at 0.1 percent for a 21st straight month on Nov. 28,
minutes of the discussions...
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Sterling rises as busy UK data, policy week gets under way
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up on Monday,
recovering some ground lost last week as investors braced for
what is shaping up to be a busy week with the latest top-tier UK
economic data...
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recovering some ground lost last week as investors braced for
what is shaping up to be a busy week with the latest top-tier UK
economic data...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Rising US yields weigh on EM, Turkey tumbles on GDP data
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The lira fell more than 1 percent
on Monday, hit by data showing Turkey's economy shrinking for
the first time since 2009, while emerging markets overall felt
the heat from...
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on Monday, hit by data showing Turkey's economy shrinking for
the first time since 2009, while emerging markets overall felt
the heat from...
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Azerbaijan plans to switch to floating currency rate in 2017
BAKU, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan plans to move to full
floating rate of the manat currency, starting from 2017, Azeri
Central bank head Elman Rustamov told reporters on Monday.
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floating rate of the manat currency, starting from 2017, Azeri
Central bank head Elman Rustamov told reporters on Monday.
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Turkey dollar bonds fall 1.0-2.5 cents as data shows GDP contraction
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Turkish dollar debt prices fell
sharply on Monday after data showed the first economic
contraction since 2009, with the 2034 bond, one of the country's
most traded issues,...
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sharply on Monday after data showed the first economic
contraction since 2009, with the 2034 bond, one of the country's
most traded issues,...
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Sunday, December 11, 2016
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil surges as non-OPEC, OPEC producers agree on output cuts; dollar strong
HONG KONG, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped more than 5
percent on Monday after OPEC and non-OPEC producers agreed to
curb oil output and ease a global glut, while the U.S. dollar
extended gains...
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percent on Monday after OPEC and non-OPEC producers agreed to
curb oil output and ease a global glut, while the U.S. dollar
extended gains...
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UPDATE 1-Inflation-hit Venezuela to pull largest bill from circulation
CARACAS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Venezuela, mired in an economic
crisis and facing the world's highest inflation, will pull its
largest bill, worth two U.S. cents on the black market, from
circulation...
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crisis and facing the world's highest inflation, will pull its
largest bill, worth two U.S. cents on the black market, from
circulation...
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Inflation-hit Venezuela to pull largest bill from circulation
CARACAS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Venezuela, mired in an economic
crisis and facing the world's highest inflation, will pull its
largest bill, worth two U.S. cents on the black market, from
circulation...
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crisis and facing the world's highest inflation, will pull its
largest bill, worth two U.S. cents on the black market, from
circulation...
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UPDATE 2-Trump says U.S. not necessarily bound by "one China" policy
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump said the United States did not necessarily have to stick
to its long-standing position that Taiwan is part of "one
China," questioning...
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Trump said the United States did not necessarily have to stick
to its long-standing position that Taiwan is part of "one
China," questioning...
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Market "paradigm shift" may be under way, but more volatility likely -BIS
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Financial markets have been
remarkably resilient to rising bond yields and sudden shift in
outlook following last month's shock U.S. election result, but
the sheer scale of...
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remarkably resilient to rising bond yields and sudden shift in
outlook following last month's shock U.S. election result, but
the sheer scale of...
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Shrinking FX market could pose stability risk -BIS
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hedge funds and speculative
investors have pulled back from the $5 trillion a day global
currency market and less risk-taking by banks as well as reduced
trading on...
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investors have pulled back from the $5 trillion a day global
currency market and less risk-taking by banks as well as reduced
trading on...
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Friday, December 9, 2016
UPDATE 1-Trump says China, others devalue currencies as U.S. economy improves
BATON ROUGE, La., Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect
Donald Trump on Friday said that China and other countries often
devalue their currencies as the U.S. economy improves, vowing to
combat...
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Donald Trump on Friday said that China and other countries often
devalue their currencies as the U.S. economy improves, vowing to
combat...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ outpaces greenback, posts new 7-week high as oil rises
(Adds analyst quotes and details on background, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3180, or 75.87 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 20 at C$1.3153
* Bond...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3180, or 75.87 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 20 at C$1.3153
* Bond...
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UPDATE 1-Speculators push long U.S. dollar bets to 11-month peak -CFTC, Reuters
(Adds details on dollar, yen, euro contracts, adds comments,
byline)
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Speculators increased positive
bets on the U.S. dollar for a third...
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byline)
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Speculators increased positive
bets on the U.S. dollar for a third...
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Speculators hike U.S. dollar bets to early January level-CFTC, Reuters
NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Speculators increased positive
bets on the U.S. dollar for a third straight week, pushing net
longs to their highest since early January.
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bets on the U.S. dollar for a third straight week, pushing net
longs to their highest since early January.
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Trump says China, others devalue currencies as U.S. economy improves
BATON ROUGE, La., Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect
Donald Trump on Friday said that China and other countries often
devalue their currencies as the U.S. economy improves, vowing to
combat...
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Donald Trump on Friday said that China and other countries often
devalue their currencies as the U.S. economy improves, vowing to
combat...
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Brazil central bank says recovery may be slower than expected
SAO PAULO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Brazil's economic recovery is
likely to be slower than expected after third-quarter economic
data undershot market expectations, Central Bank Governor Ilan
Goldfajn said...
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likely to be slower than expected after third-quarter economic
data undershot market expectations, Central Bank Governor Ilan
Goldfajn said...
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Sterling heads for first week of falls in four
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Sterling slipped against the
dollar on Friday and was on track for its first week of falls in
four, with investors' hopes for a delayed Brexit dampened after
British...
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dollar on Friday and was on track for its first week of falls in
four, with investors' hopes for a delayed Brexit dampened after
British...
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INVESTMENT FOCUS-Among the shocks, steady global growth is the biggest surprise
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - In a year of political shocks, the
unexpected strength of the global economy going into 2017 may be
the most enduring surprise for financial markets.
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unexpected strength of the global economy going into 2017 may be
the most enduring surprise for financial markets.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-US, European stocks rise along with U.S. Treasury yields
* Oil rises, U.S. treasury yields higher
(Updates to U.S. open, changes byline, previous dateline
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(Updates to U.S. open, changes byline, previous dateline
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ outpaces greenback, makes new 7-week high as oil rises
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3175, or 75.90 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 20 at C$1.3161
* Bond prices lower across a steeper yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 9 (Reuters) -...
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* Loonie touches its strongest since Oct. 20 at C$1.3161
* Bond prices lower across a steeper yield curve
TORONTO, Dec 9 (Reuters) -...
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FOREX-Euro drops for second day after dovish ECB meeting
* Japanese yen highest since February
(Adds market action, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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(Adds market action, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks hold near 16-month highs after strong week
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - World stocks held near 16-month
highs on Friday, set for a strong weekly gain, while the euro
fell further after the European Central Bank's decision to
extend its stimulus...
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highs on Friday, set for a strong weekly gain, while the euro
fell further after the European Central Bank's decision to
extend its stimulus...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil gov't denies report it's willing to lower minimum retirement age
BRASILIA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government on
Friday denied local media reports that President Michel Temer is
willing to lower the minimum age of retirement of 65 years in
his pension...
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Friday denied local media reports that President Michel Temer is
willing to lower the minimum age of retirement of 65 years in
his pension...
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UPDATE 1-China regulator says won't limit "normal" overseas remittances of profits
BEIJING, Dec 9 (Reuters) - China will not limit overseas
remittances of foreign firms' "normal profits", the foreign
exchange regulator said on Friday.
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remittances of foreign firms' "normal profits", the foreign
exchange regulator said on Friday.
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Brazil gov't denies report it's willing to lower minimum retirement age
BRASILIA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government on
Friday denied local media reports that President Michel Temer is
willing to lower the minimum age of retirement of 65 years in
his pension...
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Friday denied local media reports that President Michel Temer is
willing to lower the minimum age of retirement of 65 years in
his pension...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks set for best week since Sept; Moscow soars
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Emerging market equities slipped
from one-month highs on Friday but were set for their best week
since September, with Russian shares at record highs, but South
Africa's...
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from one-month highs on Friday but were set for their best week
since September, with Russian shares at record highs, but South
Africa's...
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CEE MARKETS-Romanian bonds buck rebound ahead of elections
* Romania to hold election on Sunday, parties back loose
budget
* Romanian assets flat, buck CEE bond rebound, stocks
retreat
* Fears of ECB tapering ease
* Czech inflation rise boosts...
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budget
* Romanian assets flat, buck CEE bond rebound, stocks
retreat
* Fears of ECB tapering ease
* Czech inflation rise boosts...
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FOREX-Euro steadies after biggest fall since Brexit vote
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The euro recovered a foothold on
Friday after an extension of the European Central Bank's
programme of money-printing till the end of next year drove its
biggest daily loss...
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Friday after an extension of the European Central Bank's
programme of money-printing till the end of next year drove its
biggest daily loss...
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Brexit minister "not really interested" in transitional Brexit deal - FT says
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Britain's Brexit minister David
Davis is "not really interested" in a transitional deal to
cushion the country from the effects of leaving the European
Union, he told a...
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Davis is "not really interested" in a transitional deal to
cushion the country from the effects of leaving the European
Union, he told a...
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UPDATE 1-Brexit minister "not really interested" in transitional Brexit deal - FT says
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Britain's Brexit minister David
Davis is "not really interested" in a transitional deal to
cushion the country from the effects of leaving the European
Union, he told a...
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Davis is "not really interested" in a transitional deal to
cushion the country from the effects of leaving the European
Union, he told a...
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Washington to check if Russia-Qatar oil deal violates sanctions
MOSCOW, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is to check if
sanctions where violated when Russia this week struck a deal to
sell a stake in oil producer Rosneft to a consortium
of Qatar's sovereign...
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sanctions where violated when Russia this week struck a deal to
sell a stake in oil producer Rosneft to a consortium
of Qatar's sovereign...
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Thursday, December 8, 2016
Trump says U.S.-China relationship must improve
DES MOINES, Iowa Dec 8 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump said on Thursday the United States needed to improve its
relationship with China, which he criticized for its economic
policies and...
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Trump said on Thursday the United States needed to improve its
relationship with China, which he criticized for its economic
policies and...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares flat but on track for weekly gains
TOKYO/SYDNEY, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Asian shares flatlined on
Friday but were on track for robust weekly gains, while the euro
caught its breath after sliding when the European Central Bank
trimmed the...
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Friday but were on track for robust weekly gains, while the euro
caught its breath after sliding when the European Central Bank
trimmed the...
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FOREX-Dollar holds gains after euro sinks on ECB's "less for longer" decision
TOKYO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The dollar held large gains against
the yen and euro early on Friday, given a lift after the common
currency slumped overnight following the European Central Bank's
decision...
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the yen and euro early on Friday, given a lift after the common
currency slumped overnight following the European Central Bank's
decision...
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