Friday, April 29, 2016

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ touches 80 U.S. cents for first time in 10 months, ends flat

(Adds details on CFTC data, updates prices)

* Canadian dollar ended at C$1.2548, or 79.69 U.S. cents

* Loonie touched its strongest since July 1, 2015 of

C$1.2497

* Bond prices lower...

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U.S. dollar net short position hits highest in more than 3 years-CFTC, Reuters

April 29 (Reuters) - Speculators' bearish bets on the U.S.

dollar hit their largest since February 2013, boosted by

expectations that the Federal Reserve will take its time in

raising interest rates...

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EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm currencies extend gains, Brazil's central bank intervenes

SAO PAULO, April 29 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies

extended their gains for a fourth day on Friday on dovish signs

from the Federal Reserve, prompting the Brazilian central bank

to step up...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens, move to 80 U.S. cents triggers corporate hedging

(Adds dealer quotes, details on currency's performance, updates

prices)

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2538, or 79.76 U.S. cents

* Loonie touched its strongest since July 1, 2015 of

C$1.2497

*...

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Mexico cuts second quarter debt issuance by 17.4 bln pesos

MEXICO CITY, April 29 (Reuters) - Mexico's finance ministry

on Friday said it would reduce debt issuance by 17.4 billion

pesos ($1.02 billion) in the second quarter after announcing

plans to cut its...

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Canada reports modest budget surplus for February

TORONTO, April 29 (Reuters) - Canada reported a modest

budget surplus of C$3.2 billion ($2.56 billion)in February, the

federal government said on Friday.

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Sterling at 12-week high as investors step up dollar selling

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Sterling hit its strongest in

12 weeks against the dollar on Friday, as investors sold the

U.S. currency on expectations that the Federal Reserve will not

hurry to raise...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to nearly 10-month high on oil, GDP data

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2502, or 79.99 U.S. cents

* Loonie at strongest level since July 1, 2015

* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve

By Fergal Smith

TORONTO, April 29...

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Markets may be underestimating how soon Fed will hike rates - Kaplan

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Financial markets may well be

underestimating how soon the Federal Reserve could raise

interest rates again, Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert

Kaplan said on Friday.

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REFILE-Fed's Kaplan says could hike rates in June or July if data good

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could raise

U.S. interest rates as soon as June or July if second-quarter

economic data is strong, Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert

Kaplan said...

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Sterling soars to 12-week high as investors dump dollars

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Sterling hit its strongest in

12 weeks against the dollar on Friday, as investors sold the

greenback on the back of a cautious tone on future interest

rates from the U.S....

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EMERGING MARKETS-Rouble, lira hit 6-month high as dollar swoons

By Marc Jones

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - (Advisory: There will be no

London-based emerging market report on Monday due to a UK public

holiday)

Russia's rouble and Turkey's lira lead a gang of...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen surges again, hitting stocks and dollar

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - The yen rallied to an 18-month

high on Friday as investors wagered the Bank of Japan might be

done adding fresh stimulus to the economy, weighing on stock

markets around...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Colombian peso leads Latam FX gains on dovish Fed

(Recasts with Colombian peso gains, updates prices)

BRASILIA, April 28 (Reuters) - Colombia's peso surged to

nearly a six-month high on Thursday as Latin American

currencies gained after weak...

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Yen hits 18-month high versus dollar, stays firm after BOJ skips easing

SINGAPORE, April 29 (Reuters) - The yen surged to an

18-month high against the dollar on Friday, staying firm in the

wake of the Bank of Japan's decision the previous day to hold

off from expanding...

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

FOREX-Dollar to post biggest loss vs yen in 5 years on BOJ inaction

* Dollar, euro set for biggest daily losses vs yen in 5

years

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to nearly 10-month high as oil rallies

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2549 or 79.69 U.S. cents

* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve

By Ethan Lou

TORONTO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar hit nearly

a 10-month high...

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FOREX-Dollar nurses losses against yen after BOJ holds policy steady

* Kiwi jumps after RBNZ also skips chance to cut rates

(Updates prices, adds comments; changes byline, dateline, pvs

LONDON)

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen soars as BOJ holds steady, stocks rise modestly

NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - The yen surged on Thursday

after the Bank of Japan surprised markets by declining to boost

its stimulus, battering Japanese stocks and briefly weighing on

markets in...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets gain on dovish signs from the U.S.

BRASILIA, April 28 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and

stocks gained on Thursday after weak U.S. growth numbers and a

monetary policy statement by the Federal Reserve suggested a

smaller...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to nearly 10-month high against greenback

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2573, or 79.54 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve

TORONTO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar

strengthened to a nearly 10-month high...

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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Saudi central bank net foreign assets fall $6 bln in March

DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's central bank,

which serves as the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, reported a

fall of $6 billion in net foreign assets in March as low oil

prices took their...

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FOREX-Yen gains most in 5 years on BOJ surprise

* Kiwi jumps after RBNZ also skips chance to cut rates

(Updates with more yen gains after European open)

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Saudi central bank net foreign assets shrink 1.0 pct in March

DUBAI, April 28 (Reuters) - The net foreign assets of Saudi

Arabia's central bank dropped 1.0 percent from the previous

month to 2.17 trillion riyals ($579 billion) in March, central

bank data showed...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks diverge after Bank of Japan inaction

By Karin Strohecker

LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks were pulled in

conflicting directions on Thursday, with Asian markets weighed

down by lack of action from the Bank of Japan while...

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FOREX-Yen gains most in 5 years vs euro on BOJ surprise

* Kiwi jumps after RBNZ also skips chance to cut rates

(Updates with more yen gains after European open)

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Japanese stimulus inaction sends yen soaring

* Dollar/Yen slumps almost 3 percent as BOJ dashes stimulus

hopes

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UPDATE 4-Yen soars, stocks slump as BOJ holds policy, pushes back inflation target

* BOJ cuts inflation f'casts in quarterly review

* Keeps base money target, negative rate unchanged

* BOJ expects 2 pct inflation to be hit "during" FY 2017/18

* BOJ adopts loan scheme to...

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Swiss National Bank makes 5.7 bln Sfr profit in Q1

ZURICH, April 28 (Reuters) - Switzerland's central bank

swung to a first-quarter profit of 5.7 billion Swiss francs

($5.88 billion) on Thursday, as valuation gains boosted its gold

holdings and low...

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

WRAPUP 1-Weak consumer spending, trade seen hurting U.S. Q1 growth

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth likely

stalled in the first quarter as domestic demand cooled and a

strong dollar continued to undercut exports, but a pick-up in

activity is...

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FOREX-Yen jumps after BOJ stands pat rather than increase stimulus

* Kiwi jumps after RBNZ skips chance to cut rates

(Updates throughout)

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RPT-BOJ holds policy steady, adopts loan scheme for quake-hit areas

TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan held off on

expanding monetary stimulus on Thursday, even as global

headwinds, a strong yen and soft consumption threatened to

derail a fragile economic...

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Yen soars after BOJ keeps monetary policy steady

TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - The yen soared against the

dollar and euro on Thursday after the Bank of Japan announced

that it will keep monetary policy steady.

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BOJ holds policy steady, adopts loan scheme for quake-hit areas

TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan held off on

expanding monetary stimulus on Thursday, even as global

headwinds, a strong yen and soft consumption threatened to

derail a fragile economic...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares, dollar rise after Fed; focus now on BOJ

TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Thursday

after the U.S. Federal Reserve offered few clues on its monetary

policy outlook, while the dollar edged higher as investors

awaited the Bank...

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U.S. lawmakers debate funding gimmick in defense policy bill

WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers in the House

Armed Services Committee began debating an annual defense policy

bill on Wednesday that would shift $18 billion in Pentagon

war-funding to...

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Brazil central bank keeps interest rate steady at 14.25 pct

BRASILIA, April 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank left

interest rates unchanged at 14.25 percent for the sixth straight

time on Wednesday, maintaining its fight against high inflation

in what...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks rise, bond yields fall, oil hits 2016 high after Fed statement

* Oil at 2106 highs despite rise in inventories

(Updates data, prices, adds quote)

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ backs off 9-month high with Fed in no rush to hike

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2619, or 79.25 U.S. cents

* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve

(Adds Fed details, quote, updates prices)

TORONTO/OTTAWA, April 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets gain after Fed holds U.S. rates

(Recasts with U.S. Fed decision, updates prices)

BRASILIA, April 27 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stock

markets and currencies rose on Wednesday after the Federal

Reserve announced it would...

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FOREX-Dollar holds slight losses against euro after Fed statement

NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar erased a

brief rally and retraced modest losses against the euro on

Wednesday, hitting a nearly one-week low against the currency in

the process, after...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St stocks steady, bond yields fall, oil hits 2016 high after Fed

* Oil near highs as Fed hold indicates weaker dollar

(Updates data, prices, adds details of Fed statement)

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FOREX-Dollar dips on expectations for dovish Fed policy statement

NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was modestly

weaker against most major currencies on Wednesday on

expectations the Federal Reserve would strike a dovish tone in

an afternoon policy...

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Saudi riyal peg pressure eases, but not gone

LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - This year's oil price bounce

has eased pressure from the Saudi riyal's dollar peg but

volatile energy swings mean the currency remains vulnerable,

especially if Riyadh...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to 9-month high as oil rallies

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2594, or 79.40 U.S. cents

* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve

TORONTO, April 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar

strengthened to a nine-month high against...

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Daily currency trading volumes fall to $4.7 trillion in March -CLS

April 27 (Reuters) - Global currency trading volumes fell

back to well below $5 trillion a day in March as financial

markets steadied after a volatile start to 2016, data from

settlement company CLS...

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UPDATE 2-London Stock Exchange says merger with Deutsche Boerse on track

* Analysts question if EU will approve deal

(Adds annual meeting)

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Georgia's c.bank says plans to reduce refinancing rate gradually

TBILISI, April 27 (Reuters) - Georgia's central bank plans

to reduce it refinancing rate gradually, its said in a press

release on Wednesday after it cut its key refinancing rate to

7.5 percent from...

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EU's Tusk calls for Eurogroup on Greece within days

BRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers

should meet on Greece within days to avoid renewed uncertainty

over the country's ability to finance itself, European Council

President...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sour Apple results hit tech shares, dollar dips before Fed

* Apple, Twitter results weigh on tech stocks in Europe and

Asia

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FOREX-Aussie plunges, Fed eyed for dollar direction

LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Australia's dollar plunged by

almost 2 percent on Wednesday after data showed consumer prices

fell unexpectedly in the first quarter, but most currencies

traded in narrow...

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Rise in euro not an obstacle to ECB policy, Coeure says - paper

FRANKFURT, April 27 (Reuters) - A recent rise of the euro

doesn't stand in the way of the European Central Bank's

monetary policy, ECB Executive Board member Benoit Coeure said

in an interview...

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Sterling firm near 12-week high, awaits UK GDP reading

LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Sterling traded near a 12-week

high against the dollar on Tuesday as expectations grew that

Britain would vote to remain in the European Union.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Polish rate-setter says will opt for CPI target cut

WARSAW, April 27 (Reuters) - Polish rate-setter Kamil

Zubelewicz said that if the Monetary Policy Council (MPC) starts

any discussion on inflation target, he will be an advocate of

cutting it from...

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FOREX-Dollar languishes ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings

* Fed and BOJ monetary policy decisions in focus in next 24

hours

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UPDATE 1-Australia takes disinflationary turn, could force rate cut next week

* Headline CPI unexpectedly falls, core price measures very

weak

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FOREX-Aussie plunges as prices fall; dollar and yen look to Fed, BOJ

SYDNEY/TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar

tumbled on Wednesday after surprisingly soft local inflation

data, while the dollar and yen were on the defensive after a

broad retreat...

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TABLE-Japanese insurers' investment plans for fiscal year through March 2017

TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Japanese life insurers, which have combined assets of roughly

200 trillion yen ($1.80 trillion) under management, are planning to keep increasing their

foreign bond...

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CORRECTED-Japan life insurers' holdings of foreign securities set for new heights

TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Japanese life insurers expect to

lift holdings of foreign securities to record levels this fiscal

year as they hunt better returns than the record low domestic

yields...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks inch up with central banks in focus, oil stands tall

* Focus on any hints on timing of future rate hikes by the

Fed

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as oil rallies; investors look to Fed

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2621, or 79.23 U.S. cents

* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve

(Updates prices)

By Fergal Smith and Leah Schnurr

TORONTO/OTTAWA, April 26 (Reuters) -...

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REFILE-FOREX-Dollar and yen retreat as central banks loom large

SYDNEY, April 27 (Reuters) - The dollar and yen were on the

defensive early on Wednesday, having suffered a broad retreat

overnight as investors hunker down ahead of policy decisions by

both the...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil rises on weak dollar, Treasury yields hit 5-week high ahead of FOMC

NEW YORK, April 26 (Reuters) - The dollar fell on Tuesday

after weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data boosted

expectations the Federal Reserve would hold interest rates lower

for longer, while U.S....

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CORRECTED-Pentagon identifies cause of F-35 radar software issue

WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has found the

root cause of stability issues with the radar software being

tested for the F-35 stealth fighter jet made by Lockheed Martin

Corp, U.S....

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FOREX-Dollar slips against euro on expectations for dovish Fed

NEW YORK, April 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell against

the euro and commodity currencies on Tuesday on expectations for

a dovish Federal Reserve statement and greater risk appetite,

while the...

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Bullish BlackRock says EM rally not done yet

NEW YORK, April 26 (IFR) - BlackRock remains bullish on

emerging market credit even after a rally by the asset class in

recent months, top officials at the global asset manager said on

Tuesday.

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, Treasuries prices fall as investors await central bank meetings

* Sterling gains on reduced Brexit chances

(New throughout, changes dateline, previous LONDON)

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as oil rallies; investors look to Fed

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2640, or 79.11 U.S. cents

* Bond prices mixed across steeper maturity curve

(Adds Poloz comments, quotes, updates prices)

By Fergal Smith and Leah Schnurr

...

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FOREX-Dollar falls broadly on expectations for dovish Fed

NEW YORK, April 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar weakened

against major currencies on Tuesday after weaker-than-expected

U.S. economic data reinforced views that the Federal Reserve

would take a dovish...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets edge up as global markets await Fed

BRASILIA, April 26 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and

stocks gained on Tuesday as investors favored riskier assets and

shed the U.S. dollar ahead of monetary policy meetings in the

United...

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BRIEF-Bank of Canada's Poloz: possible negative shocks offset by fiscal package

* Bank of Canada's Poloz: possible negative shocks "more

than offset" by government's fiscal package

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Polish finmin says watching zloty turmoil, may sell FX funds

WARSAW, April 26 (Reuters) - The Polish finance ministry is

currently monitoring turbulence on the zloty market

and does not exclude selling some of its foreign exchange funds

at adequate exchange...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as oil rallies; Poloz speech has little impact

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2640, or 79.11 U.S. cents

* Bond prices mixed across steeper maturity curve

By Fergal Smith

TORONTO, April 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar

strengthened...

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UPDATE 1-Hungary central bank cuts main rate by 15 bps to record low

BUDAPEST, April 26 (Reuters) - The National Bank of Hungary

cut its base rate by 15 basis points to a new low of 1.05

percent on Tuesday, as it tries to bolster economic

growth and revive inflation.

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BRIEF-P&G posts Q3 earnings $0.97/shr

* Q3 earnings per share view $0.82 -- Thomson Reuters

I/B/E/S

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil prices climb as investors ready for Fed

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - World stocks climbed for the

first time in four days on Tuesday and a weaker dollar helped

oil prices gain too, as investors fine-tuned their expectations

for monetary...

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UPDATE 2-Sterling reaches 10-week high as funds trim Brexit bets

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - Sterling jumped above $1.45 to

its highest since mid-February on Tuesday, extending a week of

gains, as expectations grew that Britain will vote to remain a

member of the...

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UPDATE 1-Turkey's new cenbank chief eyes simpler policy, price stability

ISTANBUL, April 26 (Reuters) - Turkey's new central bank

governor took a cautious stance on the outlook for inflation on

Tuesday, saying price stability would be his priority, and

signalling his...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, oil prices climb as investors ready for Fed

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - World stocks climbed for the

first time in four days on Tuesday and a weaker dollar helped

oil prices gain too, as investors fine-tuned their expectations

for monetary...

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FOREX-Yen gains versus dollar as BOJ, Fed meetings loom

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - The yen rose on Tuesday, moving

away from multi-week lows against the dollar and euro as

prospects of more monetary stimulus this week from the Bank of

Japan remained...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks retreat ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings

TOKYO/SINGAPORE, April 26 (Reuters) - Asian stocks retreated

on Tuesday as investors braced for central bank policy meetings

in the United States and Japan this week.

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FOREX-Yen off lows but stays defensive ahead of BOJ

SYDNEY, April 26 (Reuters) - The yen found a steadier

footing early on Tuesday, having crept up from multi-week

troughs against the dollar and euro as investors adjusted

positions ahead of the Bank...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ dips as oil prices fall, investors brace for Fed decision

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2686, or 78.83 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve

* 10-yr yield reaches highest since Dec. 7 at 1.564 pct

By Fergal Smith

TORONTO,...

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GLOBAL-MARKETS-U.S. stocks fall on oil, earnings; dollar retreats

* Sterling hits two-month high as "Brexit" bets ease

(Updates market action, adds quote)

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EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American stocks drop as commodities sag

(Updates with final prices)

SAO PAULO, April 25 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell

on Monday at the start of Brazil's corporate earnings season,

dragged down by lower commodities prices ahead...

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Canada non-resource exports to surge in 2016 - export agency

OTTAWA, April 25 (Reuters) - Canadian non-resource exports

should post healthy gains this year, the country's trade

financing agency said on Monday, a development the central bank

is counting on to...

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Brexit would threaten London financial dominance - UK minister Jo Johnson

* Paris and Frankfurt would seek London's business after

Brexit

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EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American stocks drop as commodities sag

SAO PAULO, April 25 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell

on Monday at the start of Brazil's corporate earnings seasons,

dragged down by lower commodities prices ahead of central bank

meetings in...

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REFILE-Sterling soars to 10-week high as bets on Brexit ebb

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Sterling soared to a 10-week

high against the dollar on Monday, while the cost of hedging

against weakness fell sharply, as bets on Brexit eased after

U.S. President...

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Belarus c.bank cuts key refinancing rate to 22 pct from May 1

MINSK, April 25 (Reuters) - The central bank of Belarus said

on Monday it was cutting its key refinancing rate by 2

percentage points to 22 percent, effective from May 1.

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FOREX-Dollar slips against yen on profit-taking ahead of BOJ, Fed

* Potential BOJ stimulus measures seen as limited

(Updates prices, adds comments; changes byline, dateline, pvs

LONDON)

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UPDATE 1-China expected to see $538 bln capital exodus in 2016, IIF says

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Global investors are expected

to pull $538 billion out of China's slowing economy in 2016, the

Institute of International Finance estimated on Monday, although

the pace...

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Sterling hedging cost drops as bets on Brexit ebb

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - The cost of hedging against

volatility in sterling over the next three months fell by the

most in a year on Monday, as investors' bets on Brexit ebbed

after the U.S....

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FOREX-Yen recovers, data shows outright swing against dollar

* Yen longs at long-term highs

(Adds wealth manager call on dollar)

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Yen recovers, data shows outright swing against dollar

* Yen longs at long-term highs

(Adds more comment, updates prices)

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Sterling near 6-week highs vs euro on lower Brexit chances

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Sterling traded near a six-week

high against the euro and a one-month peak on a trade-weighted

basis on Monday, bolstered by expectations that Britons would

vote to stay...

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UPDATE 1-Odds move sharply towards Britain staying in EU after Obama warning

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Bookmakers' odds have shifted

sharply towards Britain voting to remain in the European Union

in the June referendum, a move in sentiment also reflected by

the pound...

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CORRECTED-Sterling near 6-week highs vs euro as odds move against Brexit

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Sterling traded near a six-week

high against the euro on Monday, buoyed by growing expectations

that Britons would vote to stay in the European Union after U.S.

President...

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REFILE-Odds move sharply towards Britain staying in EU after Obama warning

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Betting odds have moved sharply

in favour of Britons voting to remain in the European Union

after U.S. President Barack Obama cautioned last week against

leaving the...

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FOREX-Yen recovers, data shows outright swing against dollar

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - The yen recovered from a

walloping at the end of last week on Monday, with investors

focusing on a meeting of the Bank of Japan that many expect to

deliver further easing...

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FOREX-Yen hits 3-week low, sterling up after Obama's UK visit

TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - The yen hit a three-week low on

Monday on expectations the Bank of Japan could start lending to

banks at negative rates, while sterling hit a five-week high in

reaction to...

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FOREX-Yen hindered by BOJ easing hopes, pound up after Obama's UK visit

TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - The yen languished near a

three-week low on expectations the Bank of Japan could start

lending to banks at negative rates, while sterling hit a

five-week high on hopes for...

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ECB's Nowotny says negative rates necessary to avoid deflation

VIENNA, April 23 (Reuters) - The euro zone needs negative

interest rates to avoid sliding into deflation, European Central

Bank Governing Council member Ewald Nowotny said in an Austrian

newspaper...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks, dollar edge lower as markets await Fed, BOJ meetings

TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Asian shares and the dollar

edged lower on Monday as investors awaited central bank meetings

in the United States and Japan this week that are expected to

hold clues to...

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Rousseff says may ask Mercosur bloc to suspend Brazil

NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Dilma

Rousseff said on Friday she would ask the South American bloc of

nations Mercosur to suspend Brazil if the democratic process is

broken, after...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen drops on rate cut talk; oil climbs, stocks steady

* S&P 500 flat as energy gains offset tech declines

(Updates prices, adds U.S. markets' closing levels)

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RPT-Brazil's Rousseff, in New York, compares impeachment to a coup

NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Dilma

Rousseff told reporters in New York the ongoing impeachment

process against her has all the characteristics of a coup and

said there was no...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks, currency fall after market holiday

(Updates prices, updates table)

By Bruno Federowski and Paula Arend Laier

SAO PAULO, April 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's equities and

currency fell on Friday as investors adjusted to a...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens on solid domestic data, higher oil prices

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2671, or 78.92 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve

(New throughout, updates prices and market activity, adds

comments and details)

By Fergal...

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UPDATE 1-Speculators have net dollar short positions for first time since May -CFTC and Reuters

* Net longs in yen highest since March 1995

* Net shorts in euro lowest in 8 weeks

(Recasts, adds data)

April 22 (Reuters) - Speculators turned negative on the U.S.

dollar this week, with...

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Speculators have net dollar short positions for first time since May -CFTC and Reuters

April 22 (Reuters) - Speculators turned negative on the U.S.

dollar for the first time in nearly a year this week, with more

investors in the global currency market taking short positions

against the...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen falls on rate cut talk; profits hit U.S. stocks

* Disappointing earnings weigh on U.S. stocks

(Updates prices, adds European stocks' finish)

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen falls on rate cut talk; earnings hit U.S. stocks

* Disappointing earnings weigh on U.S. stocks

(Updates with U.S. market opening, changes dateline, previous

LONDON)

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UPDATE 2-Sterling hits 1-month high vs euro as odds swing against Brexit

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Sterling rose more than 1

percent against the euro to a one-month high on Friday,

bolstered by a swing of betting odds and polls towards the

campaign for Britain to...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks, currency fall after local market holiday

By Bruno Federowski and Paula Arend Laier

SAO PAULO, April 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's equities and

currency fell on Friday as investors adjusted to a Latin

American selloff the previous day, when...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens on firm domestic data, higher oil prices

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2655, or 79.02 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve

By Fergal Smith

TORONTO, April 22 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar

strengthened against...

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UPDATE 1-At U.N., Brazil's Rousseff warns of 'grave' moment country is facing

UNITED NATIONS, April 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's President

Dilma Rousseff, who is facing impeachment, said on Friday her

country was going through a "grave" political moment but that

she was confident...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen tumbles on renewed rate cut talk

* Disappointing earnings from U.S. blue chips weigh on

markets

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UPDATE 1-Second ex-Citigroup FX trader wins UK unfair dismissal case

LONDON, April 22 (IFR) - A former foreign exchange trader at

Citigroup, Carly McWilliams, has won her unfair dismissal claim

against the bank at a London employment court.

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FOREX-Yen sinks on potential for Bank of Japan stimulus expansion

* BOJ mulls negative rates on lending to banks, Bloomberg

says

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FOREX-Yen sinks on report of Bank of Japan stimulus expansion

* BOJ mulls negative rates on lending to banks, Bloomberg

says

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UPDATE 1-Obama calls on British people not to vote to leave the EU

* EU opponents criticise Obama's intervention

(Adds Boris Johnson criticism)

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

FOREX-Yen falls on report BOJ may adopt more negative rates

* Yen slips to 2-week low vs dollar after the report

(Recasts, adds comments)

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Dollar surges vs yen on report BOJ may adopt more negative rates

SINGAPORE, April 22 (Reuters) - The dollar extended gains

against the yen on Friday, after Bloomberg reported that the

Bank of Japan was considering applying negative rates to its

lending programme...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares sag after cloudy U.S. earnings outlook

* Oil prices rise as producers take advantage of recovery to

hedge

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Obama urges 'blood brother' Britain not to leave the EU

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama

made an impassioned appeal on Friday for Britain to remain in

the European Union, saying membership had magnified Britain's

place in the world...

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FOREX-Euro steadies after sinking on ECB's Draghi comments

TOKYO, April 22 (Reuters) - The euro steadied on Friday

after a volatile overnight session following the European

Central Bank meeting as markets were caught between the ECB's

steady stance for now...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens on lower oil, position squaring ahead of data

(Adds analyst quotes, updates prices)

* Canadian dollar ended at C$1.2727, or 78.57 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across maturity curve

By Fergal Smith

TORONTO, April 21 (Reuters) -...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil falls on oversupply concern; euro slips

* Focus turns to Fed meeting next week

(Updates prices, adds European stocks closing)

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FOREX-Dollar gains against euro after Draghi remarks, slips vs yen

NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - The euro reversed course to

trade lower against the dollar on Thursday after traders saw

potential for the European Central Bank to eventually increase

its stimulus...

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UPDATE 1-Obama heads to London on mission to persuade UK voters to stay in EU

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama

flies to London on Thursday with a mission: to persuade wavering

British voters not to ditch membership of the European Union in

a June 23...

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What devaluation? Egyptian currency traders shrug off black market crackdown

CAIRO, April 21 (Reuters) - Egypt's war on black market

currency traders is not going to plan. One month after a

devaluation that was supposed to ease an acute dollar shortage

in the banking system,...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, euro zone yields jump on ECB Draghi's remarks

* Russian shares climb to record highs

(Writes through, adds ECB reaction)

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens slightly as oil retreats

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2677, or 78.88 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across maturity curve

TORONTO, April 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened

slightly against its U.S. counterpart...

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FOREX-Euro climbs, focus on policy signals from Draghi

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - The euro rose to the day's high

against the dollar on Thursday after the European Central Bank

held interest rates unchanged at record lows, as expected, with

the focus...

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Ukraine cbank chief says timing of IMF visit depends on FinMin

KIEV, April 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine central bank chief

Valeriia Gontareva said on Thursday a mission from the

International Monetary Fund was ready to visit Kiev as soon as

possible and the exact...

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UPDATE 2-Draghi keeps rates at rock bottom in face of German backlash

* 'ECB bashing' in Germany in focus

(Updates with interest-rate decision)

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Greece's 2015 primary surplus beats bailout target

BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) - Greece had a primary budget

surplus before debt service last year, beating the target set in

its bailout programme, the European Commission said on Thursday

after the...

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Russia's GDP forecast to fall 0.2 pct in 2016 - EconMin

MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - The Russian economy is forecast

to contract 0.2 percent this year and there will be no growth in

the country's industrial output, Economy Minister Alexei

Ulyukayev said...

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BRIEF-S&p-ratings on Philippines affirmed at 'BBB/A-2' outlook stable

* Ratings on the republic of the Philippines affirmed at

'BBB/A-2'; outlook stable

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FOREX-Euro steadies as ECB meets, eyes on policy signals from Draghi

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - The euro steadied on Thursday,

trading at around $1.13, as investors adjusted positions before

a policy meeting by the European Central Bank where it is widely

expected...

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FOREX-Euro in crosshairs as ECB looms, giving dollar a break

TOKYO/SYDNEY, April 21 (Reuters) - The euro wavered on

Thursday, well off its overnight peak as investors adjusted

position ahead of a policy meeting by the European Central Bank

later this session.

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April 21 (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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares near 5-1/2-month highs on oil's rally

* Investors hope oil producers may eventually agree to ease

glut

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REFILE-UPDATE 5-Harriet Tubman to be first African-American on U.S. currency

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Anti-slavery crusader

Harriet Tubman will become the first African-American on the

face of U.S. paper currency, and the first woman in more than a

century, when she...

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FOREX-Euro wobbles as ECB looms, gives dollar a break

SYDNEY, April 21 (Reuters) - The euro remained on the

defensive early on Thursday, having made an about-face as

investors adjusted positions in the lead up to a policy meeting

by the European Central...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil jumps 4 pct after stockpile data; dollar gains

* Oil prices rise on government data, talk of producers'

meeting

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Obama heads to London on mission to persuade UK voters to stay in EU

LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama

flies to London on Thursday with a mission: to persuade wavering

British voters not to ditch membership of the European Union in

a June 23...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latam currencies steady as oil prices rise

(Updates prices)

By Bruno Federowski

SAO PAULO, April 20 (Reuters) - Most Latin American

currencies steadied on Wednesday after oil prices turned

positive following a smaller-than-expected...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to fresh 9-month high as oil rallies

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2650, or 79.05 U.S. cents

* Loonie touches its strongest since July 6 at C$1.2593

* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve

By Fergal Smith

TORONTO,...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil bounces after stockpile data; dollar gains

* Oil prices rise on government data, talk of producers'

meeting

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FOREX-Dollar gains against euro ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose against

the euro on Wednesday on fears that comments from the European

Central Bank on Thursday could hurt the European currency, while

some...

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UPDATE 1-Harriet Tubman to be featured on U.S. $20 bill -Treasury spokesman

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury

Department will announce on Wednesday that anti-slavery crusader

Harriet Tubman will replace former President Andrew Jackson on

the $20 bill, a...

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LPC: Foreign investors may face new tax bill on CLO risk-retention compliance

NEW YORK, April 20 (Reuters) - Foreign buyers of U.S.

Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) may face a new tax on

their investments as deals compliant with U.S. risk-retention

rules are issued.

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Brexit would prompt banker exit, hurt currency trading, City of London says

LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - A British exit from the

European Union would hurt London's status as a global financial

centre because international banks could move away and euro

trading would be hit,...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies steady as U.S. inventory build lifts oil prices

By Bruno Federowski

SAO PAULO, April 20 (Reuters) - Most Latin American

currencies steadied on Wednesday after oil prices turned

positive following a smaller-than-expected U.S. crude...

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UPDATE 1-Sterling at 3-week high vs euro as support for "In" camp rises

LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Sterling hit a three-week high

against the euro on Wednesday, after a polls showed support for

Britain remaining in the European Union rising before a June

referendum.

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Brazil posts current account deficit in March of $855 mln

BRASILIA, April 20 (Reuters) - Brazil's current account

deficit in March was $855 million, smaller than a Reuters poll

of economists which forecast a deficit of $1.1 billion, data

released by the...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens on domestic data, drop in oil prices

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2684, or 78.84 U.S. cents

* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve

TORONTO, April 20 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened

against its U.S. counterpart on...

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Georgia's c.bank buys $10 mln at currency auction on Wednesday

TBILISI, April 20 (Reuters) - Georgia's central bank bought

$10 million at a currency auction on Wednesday amid a

strengthening of the national currency.

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India's Rajan says watching inflation, monsoon, but policy still accommodative



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Turkey's cenbank says to maintain tight monetary policy after trimming upper band

ISTANBUL, April 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank said on

Wednesday it would maintain a tight monetary policy considering

inflation expectations and pricing behaviour, after it trimmed

the upper...

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Benchmark for 2016 budget will be 3 pct deficit at $40/bbl oil price - Russian finance minister

MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - The key benchmark for Russia's

budget this year will be a deficit of 3 percent of gross

domestic product assuming an average oil price of $40 per

barrel, Finance Minister...

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Russian CenBank says 6-7 pct inflation unacceptable

MOSCOW, April 20 (Reuters) - Russian Central Bank Governor

Elvira Nabiullina said on Wednesday that there are risks annual

inflation may settle for a long time between 6 and 7 percent,

which is not...

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UPDATE 1-Sterling slips after UK unemployment rises first time since mid-2015

LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Sterling dipped on Wednesday

after data showed the number of unemployed in Britain rising

while wage growth fell short of expectations, adding to a view

that recent...

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Small, medium-sized UK firms face 35.6 billion pound Brexit hit -report

LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Uncertainty surrounding

Britain's vote on whether to stay in or leave the European Union

has left small and medium-sized British companies facing a 35.6

billion pound...

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Sterling slips after UK unemployment rises first time since mid-2015

LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Sterling fell on Wednesday and

gilt futures briefly rose to the day's highs after data showed

the number of unemployed in Britain rising while wage growth

fell short of...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks ease off 5-1/2-mth high on China tumble, weaker oil

LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks retreated from

5-1/2 month highs on Wednesday, after a fresh oil price tumble

and a slide in mainland Chinese shares.

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UPDATE 1-Japan's Dai-ichi Life plans to boost FX-hedged foreign bonds, alternative assets

* Sees high market volatility due to global political risks

(Adds comment, background)

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Japan's Dai-ichi Life plans to boost FX-hedged foreign bonds, alternative assets

TOKYO, April 20 (Reuters) - Japan's Dai-ichi Life Insurance

will raise its holdings of currency-hedged foreign

bonds and step up investments in infrastructure-finance and

other alternative assets...

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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

FOREX-Commodity currencies pull back from highs as crude oil surge stalls

* Disappointing U.S. data pins dollar down on euro

(Updates prices and details, adds quotes)

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UPDATE 1-EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies up as crude recovers

(Updates with final prices)

By Bruno Federowski

SAO PAULO, April 19 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and

currencies rose on Tuesday as a recovery in oil prices boosted

investor sentiment and...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares touch 6-mth top, dollar on defensive

SYDNEY, April 20 (Reuters) - Asian shares reached six-month

peaks on Wednesday as a falling U.S. dollar and fading concerns

about China lifted commodity prices and risk appetite generally.

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UPDATE 3-Argentina returns to global debt markets after 15-years

BUENOS AIRES, April 19 (Reuters) - Marking a rare bright

spot among gloomy emerging markets, Argentina sold $16.5 billion

of sovereign debt on Tuesday in its first international bond

issue since its...

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Beaten in Congress, Brazil's Workers Party turns to the streets

BRASILIA, April 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's ruling Workers

Party, reeling from a humiliating defeat in an impeachment vote

in Congress, is threatening to bring the country to a standstill

with mass...

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UPDATE 1-Brazil official expects central bank to reduce FX intervention

BRASILIA, April 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank will

intervene less in the foreign exchange market as it expects

volatility to ease in coming days after lawmakers voted to

impeach President...

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FOREX-Dollar falls against euro, commodity currencies on risk appetite

* Euro hits nearly one-week high vs dollar

(Updates prices, adds comments)

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil gains on Kuwait strike; global shares highest since Dec

NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday

following a workers' strike in Kuwait, while a global stock

index hit its highest level since early December as signs of

economic...

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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Rouseff slams impeachment drive as 'sexist'

BRASILIA, April 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Dilma

Rousseff said on Tuesday she has been singled out for

impeachment partly because she is a woman in a drive that is

fueling hatred and...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil gains on Kuwait strike; global shares highest since Dec

NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday

following a workers' strike in Kuwait, while a global stock

index hit its highest level since early December as signs of

economic...

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BRIEF-Fitch says foreign exchange is "managable" in Chile

* Fitch LatAm corporate FX risk: Chile benefits from hedging

and derivatives

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil rises on Kuwait strike; global stock index highest since Dec

* Commodity currencies up vs U.S. dollar

(Updates with European shares close)

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UPDATE 1-Bank of England's Carney hits backs at critics over EU comments

LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mark

Carney hit back at critics who have accused him of venturing

into politics when assessing the economic impact of a British

vote to leave the...

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UPDATE 2-Argentina puts default behind it with new sovereign bond

BUENOS AIRES, April 19 (Reuters) - Argentina burst back onto

the global financial stage on Tuesday with its first sovereign

bond offer since the country's 2002 default, hoping to pave the

way for new...

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Brazil's Barbosa says states' debt dispute could fuel uncertainty

BRASILIA, April 19 (Reuters) - A debt dispute between

Brazil's federal government and states could cause great

uncertainty by creating a legal precedent for all savers to

sharply reduce interest...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to a 9-month high as oil rallies

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2712, or 78.67 U.S. cents

* Loonie touches its strongest since July 13 at C$1.2702

* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve

TORONTO, April 19 (Reuters) -...

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Portugal at risk of breaking EU budget rules-EU's Dombrovskis

BRUSSELS, April 19 (Reuters) - Portugal is at risk of

breaking European Union budget rules, European Commission Vice

President Valdis Dombrovskis told a news briefing on Tuesday,

adding that an...

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Russian PM orders state firms to spend 50 pct of profits on dividends

MOSCOW, April 19 (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry

Medvedev on Tuesday ordered state companies to spend 50 percent

of their profits on dividend payouts in 2016, according to a

document...

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FOREX-Commodity currencies at 10-mth highs as oil boosts risk sentiment

* Yen weakens as broad risk sentiment improves

(Adds details, quotes)

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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging markets resume rally as oil rises; stocks at 5-1/2 mth highs

By Karin Strohecker

LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - Emerging market assets resumed

their recent rally on Tuesday as oil prices recovered, with

stocks at 5-1/2 month highs and currencies...

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Russia's Putin, Emir of Qatar discuss results of Doha meeting

MOSCOW, April 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir

Putin discussed the results of the Doha meeting of oil producing

nations with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani

on Tuesday,...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise as oil prices shrug off Doha failure

LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - European shares hit three-month

highs on Tuesday following gains on Asian bourses as a rise in

oil prices, partly due to a workers' strike in Kuwait, boosting

investors'...

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Russian c.bank governor says ready to cut rates if inflationary risks don't materialise - TV

MOSCOW, April 19 (Reuters) - The Russian central bank will

be able to start cutting interest rates again if inflationary

risks don't materialise, the bank's governor Elvira Nabiullina

said in a TV...

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GRAPHIC-No ECB shock to the euro this week

LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) - If options market pricing

before this week's European Central Bank decision on interest

rates is to be believed, policymakers have soothed much of the

nervousness that...

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FOREX-Commodity currencies rise as oil stabilises, yen dips

* Yen weakens as broad risk sentiment improves

(Recasts, adds details, quotes)

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Russian corporate debt at limit of safe level - c.bank official

MOSCOW, April 19 (Reuters) - The amount of corporate debt in

Russia is currently at the limit of the level that can be

considered safe, first deputy central bank governor Ksenia

Yudayeva said at an...

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Monday, April 18, 2016

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares rise, taking cue from Wall Street

* Nikkei jumps, shrugging off previous session's steep

losses

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U.S. doing well on inflation, employment -Fed's Rosengren

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., April 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy is

outperforming many peers on spurring some inflation and pushing

unemployment down, in part due to aggressive Federal Reserve

accommodation...

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FOREX-Commodity currencies jump, yen weakens as oil recovers

* Australian dollar hits 10-month high as crude erases 7 pct

loss

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Fed's Rosengren takes another shot at pessimistic markets

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., April 18 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve

is set to hike interest rates more rapidly than investors

currently expect, a top Fed official said on Monday, again

pushing back on what...

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UPDATE 1-Fed's Rosengren takes another shot at pessimistic markets

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., April 18 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve

is set to hike interest rates more rapidly than investors

currently expect, a top Fed official said on Monday, again

pushing back on what...

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Weaker dollar, tougher policy help China beat back yuan bears

SHANGHAI/NEW YORK, April 19 (Reuters) - China's central bank

has driven off foreign yuan bears with a combination of

intervention, regulation and more than a little help from a

shift in the U.S....

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UPDATE 1-India's Rajan says FX intervention to continue to reduce volatility

NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India

will continue to use currency intervention to reduce volatility

in the country's exchange rates, the bank's governor, Raghuram

Rajan, said on...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil falls on failed output freeze; Dow above 18,000

* Dollar index down

(Updates with U.S. market closing levels)

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Brazil's Rousseff says she will fight impeachment

BRASILIA, April 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Dilma

Rousseff said on Monday she was being unjustly impeached because

she has not committed an impeachable crime, and vowed to fight

until the end...

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FOREX-Dollar weakens on risk appetite as Doha meeting impact fades

* Commodity currencies recover after oil supply concerns

ease

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil steadies after Kuwait strike; stocks gain

* U.S. stocks add to gains

(Updates with London stocks close)

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Russia wants no more delay in Ukraine Eurobond case

MOSCOW/LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine has asked for

more time to file a defence in its legal stand-off in a London

court over a $3 billion bond held by Russia, but Moscow does not

want another...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil falls after Qatar meeting disappoints; stocks up

* U.S. stocks slightly higher in late morning trade

(Updates with U.S. market openings, changes dateline, previous

LONDON)

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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil's real falls as impeachment vote triggers profit-taking

By Bruno Federowski

SAO PAULO, April 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's currency fell on

Monday as investors took profits following a much-expected lower

house vote to oust President Dilma Rousseff.

...

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FOREX-Commodity currencies recover ground after Doha meeting impact fades

NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar edged higher

against the yen and commodity currencies pared losses after

traders viewed a strike by Kuwaiti oil and gas workers as

supportive of oil...

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U.S. economy looks good but Fed remains cautious -Dudley

NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. economic conditions are

"mostly favorable" yet the Federal Reserve remains cautious in

raising interest rates because threats loom, New York Fed

President William...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to a 1-week low as oil falls after Doha meeting

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2885, or 77.61 U.S. cents

* Loonie touches its weakest since April 11 at C$1.2990

* Bond prices slightly lower across the maturity curve

TORONTO, April 18...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares follow oil down after Doha disappointment

* Failure of efforts to curb supply knocks 3 pct off crude

prices

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EMERGING MARKETS-Rouble weakens as oil price fall batters producers

LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - The rouble fell as much as 3

percent against the dollar on Monday, and emerging stocks'

seven-day long winning streak ended after oil producers' failure

to reach a deal...

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FOREX-Failure to reach deal at Doha knocks commodity currencies

LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Commodity currencies slipped on

Monday while the safe-haven yen gained ground after major crude

exporters failed to agree on an output freeze, sending oil

prices tumbling...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares follow oil down after Doha disappointment

* Failure of efforts to curb supply knocks 4 pct off crude

prices

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FOREX-Doha meeting drives down commodity currencies

LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Commodity currencies slumped on

Monday and the safe-haven yen soared after major crude exporters

failed to agree on an output freeze, sending oil prices tumbling

once...

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UPDATE 1-South Africa c.bank says persistent CPI target breach will require policy response

JOHANNESBURG, April 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's central

bank will tolerate temporary breaches of its inflation target to

smooth out short-term fluctuations in economic growth, but a

persistent...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares skid, crude tumbles after Doha deal fails

* Crude futures dive after producers' supply talks break

down

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JGBs rise after earthquake, 20-year yield hits record low

TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices

gained on Monday, with the 20-year yield hitting a record low,

due by concerns about disruptions to the economy after deadly

earthquakes in...

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FOREX-Commodity currencies hit hard, yen climbs after Doha disappoints

* U.S. Treasury Secretary's comments last week weigh on

dollar/yen

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Brazil's gov't says confident Senate will dismiss impeachment

BRASILIA, April 17 (Reuters) - Brazil's presidential chief

of staff Jaques Wagner said the government is confident the

Senate will dismiss the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff,

which was...

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FOREX-Commodity currencies hit hard, yen rallies after Doha disappoints

* Canadian, Australian dollars fall about 1 pct as oil

slumps

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China to implement appropriate monetary policy, more forceful fiscal policies

BEIJING, April 17 (Reuters) - China should be flexible in

implementing appropriate monetary policy and maintain reasonably

ample liquidity, China's central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan

said at a...

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

UPDATE 1-Japan's pitch for FX action meets cool G20, U.S. response

* Onus to keep yen rises in check may fall on BOJ

(Adds analyst quote)

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UPDATE 1-SNB's Jordan: finance chiefs support Swiss negative rates

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Swiss National Bank

Chairman Thomas Jordan said on Saturday global finance leaders

are supportive of his view that the Swiss franc remains

significantly overvalued...

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Japan's pitch for FX action meets cool G20, U.S. response

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Japan's efforts to seek

informal consent to act against an unwelcome yen rise bore

little fruit, with the United States offering a cool response to

concerns voiced by...

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RPT-UPDATE 1-IMF members urge "growth-friendly" spending, new lending tools

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The International Monetary

Fund's steering committee on Saturday urged member countries to

boost "growth-friendly" spending and said the Fund should

explore new...

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IMF Lagarde: Don't expect immediate outcome in Greek talks next week

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund

Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Saturday the fund's

team will return to Athens next week for talks on the Greek debt

crisis...

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Brazil's Rousseff scrambles for votes to avert impeachment

BRASILIA, April 16 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma

Rousseff hunkered down at her residence on Saturday for

last-minute negotiations with wavering lawmakers in an effort to

secure crucial...

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IMF statement calls for "growth-friendly" spending

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The International Monetary

Fund's steering committee on Saturday called on member countries

to boost "growth-friendly" spending and said the Fund should

explore new...

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Russian FinMin: state firms should continue paying half of profit in divs - agencies

MOSCOW, April 16 (Reuters) - Russian Finance Minister Anton

Siluanov said on Saturday that it should be mandatory for state

companies, without exceptions, to continue spending 50 percent

of their...

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Friday, April 15, 2016

ECB not aiming to weaken euro against dollar -sources

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank

is unhappy with the U.S. dollar's recent fall but accepts it as

a natural consequence of the Federal Reserve's cautious economic

outlook and...

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UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada's Poloz more optimistic about global economy

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Bank of Canada Governor

Stephen Poloz said on Friday he was more encouraged about the

state of the global economy after hearing from his G20

colleagues at the spring...

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UPDATE 1-Foreigners buy Treasuries for 1st time in 3 months -Treasury data

NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Foreigners bought Treasury

bonds and notes for the first time in three months in February,

data from the U.S. Treasury showed on Friday, as market

participants started...

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Bank of Canada's Poloz more optimistic about global economy

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Bank of Canada Governor

Stephen Poloz said on Friday he was more encouraged about the

state of the global economy after hearing from his G20

colleagues at the spring...

Read more

UPDATE 1-U.S. dollar net longs hit lowest since Jan 2009 -CFTC, Reuters

(Adds table, details on U.S. dollar, yen, euro contracts)

April 15 (Reuters) - Speculators chopped bullish bets on the

U.S. dollar for a sixth straight week, pushing net longs to

their lowest...

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No concessions in case of Brexit, ECB's Nowotny says

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Britain's finance industry

should not count on any easing measures from the European

Central Bank to moderate consequences that might arise if the UK

opts to leave...

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FOREX-Dollar hurt by lower oil, soft U.S. consumer sentiment

NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - The dollar fell broadly on

Friday as a slide in oil prices ahead of weekend talks among

producers in Doha and a soft U.S. consumer sentiment report

capped risk appetite...

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G20 says economic growth modest, warns of downside risks

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The Group of 20 major

economies said on Friday that economic growth remains "modest

and uneven," with downside risks ranging from a potential

British exit from the...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies fall ahead of Doha meeting; Brazil stocks rise

By Bruno Federowski

SAO PAULO, April 15 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies

weakened across the board on Friday as skepticism over a

potential agreement to freeze oil output weighed on...

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G20 repeats currency pledge, warns of 'Brexit' shock -Bloomberg

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The Group of 20 major

economies on Friday reiterated earlier pledges to refrain from

using exchange rates for competitive advantage and warned of a

possible shock to...

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FOREX-Dollar pressured by lower oil, weak U.S. consumer sentiment

NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - The dollar fell broadly on

Friday as a slide in oil prices ahead of weekend talks among

producers in Doha and a soft U.S. consumer sentiment report

capped risk appetite...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil off ahead of producer meeting; stocks, dollar slip

* Oil dips ahead of Doha meet after 11 pct April jump

(Updates with U.S. markets, changes dateline from previous

LONDON)

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UPDATE 1-Brazil Congress debates impeachment, government brands it a 'violent act'

BRASILIA, April 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's attorney general

warned Congress on Friday that impeaching President Dilma

Rousseff would mark an unprecedented break with democracy as

legislators opened a...

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Spain needs additional budget measures to cut deficit -IMF

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Spain, stuck in months of

fruitless coalition talks among its fractious political parties,

needs to take additional measures to cut its budget deficit to

avoid...

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ECB to phase out 500 euro note slowly after German backlash - sources

FRANKFURT, April 15 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank

looks set to stop printing the 500 euro note, arguing it is used

to finance crime, although the purple bill will only be phased

out gradually...

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WRAPUP 1-G20 finance leaders under pressure to boost growth

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - Financial leaders from the

Group of 20 major economies scrambled on Friday for a way to

keep global growth from stalling amid concerns about a drop-off

in...

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Traders vulnerable as market volatility breaks familiar correlations

* Brazilian real vs dollar this year: http://tmsnrt.rs/1SFNIEJ

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UK's Osborne appoints Citi economist Saunders to Bank of England MPC

LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - British finance minister George

Osborne named Citi's head of European economics, Michael

Saunders, on Friday to succeed Martin Weale on the Bank of

England's rate-setting...

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FOREX-Yen up as oil falls

LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - The dollar fell half a percent

against the yen on Friday as a pull back in oil prices ahead of

weekend talks between producers in Doha capped investors'

appetite for risk...

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MORNING BID-AMERICAS-A Big Black River, a Man Has Found

NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - The markets are now looking

ahead to a weekend meeting in Doha, Qatar, of the world's major

oil producers to see if there will be any substantive freeze in

output.

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FOREX-Aussie, kiwi gain after Chinese GDP numbers

LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - The major currencies seen as

most dependent on China were the main gainers on Friday after a

batch of GDP data offered hope that the world's second largest

economy is...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar and oil cool ahead of Doha meeting

LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - Reassuring Chinese GDP data

helped stocks, commodity markets and the dollar consolidate

strong weekly gains on Friday, as focus turned to a meeting of

top oil producers...

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RPT-"A storm is brewing" - Germans worry about return of euro crisis

BERLIN, April 14 (Reuters) - The euro zone crisis is back -

at least in the minds of many Germans.

Read more

WRAPUP 2-Chinese economy shows signs of debt-fueled recovery

* Policymakers may be moving to old stimulus strategy -

analysts

(Updates market reaction)

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

FOREX-Dollar firms, on track for weekly gains; G20 meeting in focus

TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Friday,

staying on track for weekly gains as investors awaited the

outcome of a Group of 20 meeting in Washington whose agenda is

likely to feature...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia subdued before oil producers' meeting, China GDP taken in stride

* Spreadbetters expect slightly lower open for European

stocks

Read more

UPDATE 1-Japan conveys "deep concern" over yen rises to U.S.

* Onus may fall on BOJ to keep yen rises at bay

(Adds quotes, details)

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WRAPUP 1-Chinese economy shows signs of debt-fueled recovery

* Policymakers may be moving to old stimulus strategy -

analysts

Read more

REFILE-UPDATE 2-China economy posts weakest growth since 2009 but recovery signs emerge

BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - China's economy grew at its

slowest pace in seven years in the first quarter, however,

indicators from the country's consumer, investment and factory

sectors point to...

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Brazil Supreme Court rejects govt bid to suspend impeachment vote

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 15 (Reuters) - A majority of Brazil's

Supreme Court rejected on Friday a request by President Dilma

Rousseff's attorney general to suspend Sunday's vote in the

lower house on...

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FOREX-Dollar firms, on track for weekly gains; G20 meeting in focus

TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Friday, on

track for weekly gains as investors awaited a weekend meeting of

Group of 20 financial leaders at which currency is likely to be

a topic

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Japan, U.S. agree to honor G7, G20 forex commitments

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister

Taro Aso and U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Thursday agreed

on the importance of all countries to "honor their G7 and G20

exchange-rate...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia subdued before oil producers' meeting, dollar's advance slows

* Caution ahead of oil producers' meeting, China GDP caps

stocks

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WRAPUP 2-Policymakers fret as storm clouds gather over world economy

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - World financial leaders

sounded a sour note on the global economy on Thursday, pointing

to Britain's possible exit from the European Union as a serious

threat...

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UPDATE 2-China deputy central banker says does not want big yuan overshoot

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - China's central bank will

not welcome a "severe" overshoot in the yuan's exchange rate,

the deputy central bank governor said on Thursday as he voiced

confidence that...

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UPDATE 1-Eurogroup head sees no Greek debt breakthrough this week

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - There will be no

breakthrough on unlocking new loans for Greece in Washington

this week, but euro zone ministers will seek a deal next week in

Amsterdam that could...

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Lipper fund flows IG US$824.4m inflow; HY US$84.6m inflow

NEW YORK, April 14 (IFR) - For the week ended April 13,

Lipper US Fund Flows reported the following:

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World Bank to take lead on projects with China's AIIB -Kim

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The World Bank will likely

take the lead on initial projects jointly financed with China's

new Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank, the head of...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares hit 2016 high, U.S. dollar holds recent gains

* Wall Street stocks end little changed

(Updates to U.S. market close, adds new quote)

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WRAPUP 1-Global officials fret as storm clouds gather over world economy

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - World financial leaders

sounded a sour note about the global economy on Thursday,

pointing to Britain's possible exit from the European Union as a

serious threat...

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Eurogroup head sees no Greece breakthrough, surplus goal as key

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - There will no breakthrough

between lenders and Greece in Washington this week, but euro

zone ministers will try to get a deal to unlock new loans and

start debt...

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PRECIOUS-Gold prices retreat as dollar holds firm, stocks rise

* Coming up: FOMC meeting April 26-27

(Recasts; updates prices; adds comment, byline, NEW YORK

dateline)

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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil central bank steps in to weaken resurgent real

By Bruno Federowski

SAO PAULO, April 14 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real

underperformed mostly stronger Latin American currencies after

the country's central bank once again heavily intervened...

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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Rousseff asks Supreme Court to stop impeachment

BRASILIA, April 14 (Reuters) - Brazil's President Dilma

Rousseff resorted to the Supreme Court on Thursday in a last

ditch attempt to avert likely defeat in a critical impeachment

vote in Congress...

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US House Speaker Ryan says opposes giving Iran access to US dollar

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Paul

Ryan on Thursday said he opposed any effort to give Iran access

to the U.S. dollar, citing concerns about what Tehran would do

with any...

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In Brazil's corridors of power, mood swings against Rousseff

BRASILIA, April 14 (Reuters) - President Dilma Rousseff's

fate in an impeachment vote in Brazil's Congress on Sunday is

being decided in deals struck at lunch tables and behind the

mirrored windows...

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CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar slides vs yen after tepid U.S. inflation data

NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) - The dollar fell against the

yen on Thursday, snapping two days of gains, hurt by data

showing benign U.S. inflation that should keep the Federal

Reserve cautious in...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as oil seesaws; losses pared after U.S. data

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2833, or 77.92 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve

TORONTO, April 14 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened

slightly against its U.S....

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UPDATE 1-Bank of England warns EU exit likely to hurt UK economy

* BoE sees signs of delayed investment, weaker growth

(Adds reaction, detail)

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FOREX-Dollar extends rally as risk sentiment improves

LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Thursday,

having posted its biggest one-day gain in over a month a day

before, as improved risk sentiment led investors to trim

positions in...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares hit 2016 high, FX hit by Singapore sting

* World shares hit 4-month high, Europe holds Wednesday

gains

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REFILE-Bank of England warns leaving EU likely to trigger slower growth

LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - The Bank of England warned that

a British exit from the European Union would create extended

uncertainty and likely hurt the economy in the short run,

minutes from their...

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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks touch 5-mth highs, strong dollar pressures FX

LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks

struggled to a five-month-high on Thursday, extending gains into

a sixth day, while many currencies came under pressure from a

stronger dollar and...

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UPDATE 1-Putin says shares Russians' pain over economic hardship

MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin

assured ordinary Russians on Thursday that he was trying to

relieve the hardships they face, with the economy in recession

and consumer prices...

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Russia's Putin says situation in Russian economy not solved

MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - The situation in the Russian

economy has not been solved and the government expects a small

fall in gross domestic product this year, Russian President

Vladimir Putin...

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Russia's Putin says values liberal economist Kudrin in expert council

MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said

on Thursday he highly valued Russia's liberally-minded former

Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin as a member of the presidential

expert council...

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FOREX-Dollar extends rally as risk sentiment improves

LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Thursday,

having posted its biggest one-day gain in over a month a day

before, as improved risk sentiment led investors to trim

positions in...

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Polish rate-setter Ancyparowicz sees low chance for rate cut - daily

WARSAW, April 14 (Reuters) - Polish rate-setter Grazyna

Ancyparowicz said a rate cut would be justified if hot money

from countries with negative interest rates flows into Poland

and destabilises its...

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

UPDATE 3-Singapore unexpectedly eases policy as growth stalls, currency tumbles

* Core inflation likely to pick up more gradually

(Adds fresh analysts' comments, global context)

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FOREX-Dollar extends gains as sentiment improves

TOKYO/SYDNEY, April 14 (Reuters) - The dollar was broadly

firmer on Thursday, having posted its biggest one-day gain in

more than a month as an improvement in global sentiment led

investors to trim...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares at 4-mth highs, dollar up on hopes Singapore easing sets policy trend

HONG KONG, April 14 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose to their

highest levels in more than four months on Thursday and regional

currencies weakened led by the Singapore dollar as hopes grew

that more...

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FOREX-Dollar bounces back as bearish momentum fades for now

SYDNEY, April 14 (Reuters) - The dollar was broadly firmer

early on Thursday, having posted its biggest one-day gain in

more than a month as an improvement in global sentiment led

investors to trim...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as Bank of Canada counsels caution, oil retreats

(Updates prices)

* Canadian dollar ended at C$1.2815, or 78.03 U.S. cents

* Loonie touched its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2744

* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve

By...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-China trade data boosts dollar, banks lead stocks higher

NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rallied and

major stock markets rose on Wednesday after JPMorgan's results

beat lowered expectations and upbeat Chinese trade data offered

hope Asia's...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-China trade data boosts dollar, banks lead stocks up

NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rallied and

major stock markets rose on Wednesday after JPMorgan's results

beat lowered expectations and upbeat Chinese trade data offered

hope Asia's...

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FOREX-Dollar bolstered by strong stocks, positive Chinese data

* Oil dips after big gains on Tuesday

(Updates prices, adds comment)

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ECB's Nowotny downplays risk to Europe of fringe politics

NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Right-wing political parties

may gain more power in Europe but they will not change the

political structure or disrupt economic stability to the point

that...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as Bank of Canada counsels caution, oil retreats

(Adds analyst quotes, details on Bank of Canada, updates

prices)

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2804, or 78.10 U.S. cents

* Loonie touched its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2744

* Bond prices...

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UPDATE 1-Mexico has not set date to start 2017 oil hedging program

MEXICO CITY, April 13 (Reuters) - Mexico's finance ministry

has not yet set a date to start its 2017 oil hedging program,

deputy minister Miguel Messmacher said on Wednesday.

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Don't 'over-dramatize' low inflation, says ECB's Nowotny

NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - It is important not to

"over-dramatize" low euro zone inflation because it should begin

to rebound this summer as energy prices rise, a European Central

Bank...

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UPDATE 2-Bank of Canada holds rates, govt steps offset weakness elsewhere

OTTAWA, April 13 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada kept

interest rates steady on Wednesday, saying weaker global growth,

a less favorable U.S. outlook and shrinking business investment

would have driven...

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BRIEF-Opening statement by Bank of Canada's Poloz

* Bank of Canada's Poloz: many factors at play in

strengthening of C$; most of increase due to shifts in

expectations about monetary policy in U.S., Canada

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Sudan inflation drops to 11.70 pct in March

Khartoum, April 13 (Reuters) - Sudan's annual inflation rate

dropped to 11.70 percent in March from 12.94 percent in

February, a monthly report from Sudan's Central Statistics

Office said on Tuesday.

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FOREX-Dollar gains, eyes on G20, Bank of Canada

* Bank of Canada eyed for comments on C$ rally

(Recasts after dollar jump, adds comment)

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UPDATE 2-BOJ's Harada: natural to ease policy immediately if big risks materialise

TOKYO/SHIMONOSEKI, Japan, April 13 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan

board member Yutaka Harada said it is 'natural' to ease

monetary policy immediately if there are big economic risks and

did not rule out...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-China trade surprise gives stocks a lift

LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - Global stocks rose on Wednesday

after surprisingly upbeat Chinese trade data offered hope Asia's

biggest economy is finally stabilising, fuelling risk appetite.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Morning News Call - India, April 13

(India Morning Newsletter will not be published on Thursday, April 14, and

Friday, April 15, as markets will be closed for Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti

and Ram Navami)



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FOREX-Yen rally tempered, oil price jump inspires commodity currencies

* Yen off recent peaks after oil gains underpin risk

appetite

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares extend rally on China trade relief

SYDNEY, April 13 (Reuters) - Asian share markets extended

early gains on Wednesday after upbeat Chinese trade data offered

hope the economy was stabilising, underpinning both risk

sentiment and...

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FOREX-Commodity currencies inspired by oil price jump, yen in retreat

* Canadian dollar hits nine-month highs, Aussie near 2016

peak

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UPDATE 1-Schlumberger to reduce Venezuela operations

April 12 (Reuters) - Oilfield services provider Schlumberger

Ltd said it would reduce its operations in Venezuela as

it received insufficient payments from customers in the recent

quarters.

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CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar firms to near 9-month high as oil jumps

(Updates prices)

* Canadian dollar ended at C$1.2759, or 78.38 U.S. cents

* Loonie touches strongest since last July 15 at C$1.2750.

* Bond prices lower across steeper maturity curve

...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, energy shares rally, boosting stock markets

* Japan's Nikkei gains more than 1 pct after yen rally

stalls

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U.S. to push G20, IMF members on currency, infrastructure issues

WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - The United States will keep

currency issues on the boil during this week's meetings of the

G20 major economies, International Monetary Fund and World Bank,

urging...

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PRECIOUS-Gold steadies below 3-week high, silver hits 5-1/2-month high

* GRAPHIC-Gold/silver ratio: http://tmsnrt.rs/1qNdaSX

(Recasts; updates prices; adds comment, byline, NEW YORK

dateline)

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UPDATE 1-IMF cuts global growth outlook again, warns of political risks

* German finance minister lashes out at ECB

(Adds comments from news conference, political details)

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, energy shares rally, despite dollar gains

* Japan's Nikkei gains more than 1 pct after yen rally

stalls

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UPDATE 1-Mexico cenbank sees inflation under control, vigilant on peso

MEXICO CITY, April 12 (Reuters) - Mexican inflation should

be close to 3 percent toward the end of 2016 although

policymakers will watch that a depreciation in the peso does not

stoke price...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil rallies, lifting stocks, despite dollar gains

* Japan's Nikkei gains more than 1 pct after yen rally

stalls

(Updates with U.S. markets, changes dateline from previous

LONDON)

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Investors raise cash holdings, cut stock exposure, BAML survey shows

LONDON, April 12 (Reuters) - Investors have raised their

cash holdings and cut their exposure to stocks, reflecting

growing concern about the direction of markets and whether

policymakers can prevent...

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GRAINS-U.S. soy climbs to 8-month high; corn and wheat also jump

* Traders expect U.S. crop report to trim soy stocks

estimate

* Rains delay Argentine harvests

* Brazil's currency rises, making exports less attractive

(Updates with U.S. trading, changes...

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REFILE-FOREX-Dollar rallies from 7-1/2 month low; commodity currencies rise

* Dollar index falls to lowest since late August, but

recovers

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks edge up, but concern over corporate results persists

* Japan's Nikkei gains more than 1 pct after yen rally

stalls

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to near 6-month high as oil rallies

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2881, or 77.63 U.S. cents

* Bond prices lower across steeper maturity curve

TORONTO, April 12 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar

strengthened to an almost six-month...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks edge up, but concern over corporate results persists

* Japan's Nikkei gains more than 1 pct after yen rally stalls

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IMF cuts global growth forecast, warns of stagnation risk

WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth forecast for the fourth time in the past year on Tuesday, citing China's slowdown, persistently low oil prices...

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UPDATE 1-Russia says budget gap may hit 4 percent of GDP if oil at current prices

* Budget amendments postponed until after parliamentary election (Adds detail, quotes)

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Russia 2016 budget gap may hit 4 pct GDP if oil at current prices

MOSCOW, April 12 (Reuters) - Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Tuesday that the budget deficit could reach 4 percent of gross domestic product this year if oil prices stayed at current...

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Inflation pressures could require higher rates - central bank deputy

LONDON, April 12 (Reuters) - The upward pressure on inflation from rising wages and a growing tourism industry could require Iceland's central bank to raise interest rates, the bank's deputy governor...

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Dollar index falls to lowest since August 2015, euro soars

LONDON, April 12 (Reuters) - The dollar fell to its lowest in nearly eight months against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, as investors stepped up selling of the greenback on the view that the...

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UPDATE 1-Russia's economic growth doesn't hinge on oil price - officials

MOSCOW, April 12 (Reuters) - Russia's economy is able to grow with a modest oil price of $30 or $40 per barrel but, without structural reforms, even a rise to $100 would not lead to rapid growth,...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan leads Asia stocks higher, oil buoyant as dollar sags

* MSCI Asia-Pacific index up 0.4 pct, Nikkei gains more than 1 pct

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Russia's economy can grow at $30 or $40 per bbl - Dep PM

MOSCOW, April 12 (Reuters) - Russia's economy is able to grow at oil prices as modest as $30 or $40 per barrel, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Tuesday.

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COLUMN-Yen's rise may mark limit for monetary policy -James Saft

April 12 (Reuters) - The sudden strength of the Japanese yen isn't just a headache for Japan, it is an illustration that we may be reaching the limits of what monetary policy can accomplish.

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Monday, April 11, 2016

Morning News Call - India, April 12

To access the newsletter, click on the link: http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_04122016.pdf FACTORS TO WATCH 1:30 pm: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development...

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FOREX-Dollar hovers near 8-month lows, sterling outperforms

SYDNEY/TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar remained on the defensive on Tuesday, after carving out a fresh low on the break of a technical barrier overnight as momentum sellers joined in the...

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As real rises, Brazil central bank quiet on Tuesday swap auction

SAO PAULO, April 11 (Reuters) - After Brazil's currency strengthened nearly 3 percent against the dollar on Monday, the central bank failed to announce an auction of currency swaps for Tuesday in a...

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FOREX-Dollar still in the doldrums, sterling outperforms

SYDNEY, April 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar remained on the defensive early on Tuesday, after carving out a fresh low on the break of a technical barrier overnight as momentum sellers joined in the...

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to an 11-day high as oil rallies

(Adds analyst quotes and details on resistance levels, updates prices) * Canadian dollar at C$1.2899, or 77.53 U.S. cents * Loonie touched its strongest since March 31 at C$1.2885 * Bond prices mixed...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Commodities rise as dollar slips; stocks end flat

* Pro-business candidates in Peru runoff, markets rise (Updates to U.S. market close)

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Obama, Fed's Yellen discussed economic risks in White House meeting

WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen discussed risks to the economy and progress from Wall Street reform during a rare meeting in the Oval...

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UPDATE 1-Mexico's central bank to pass on gains to Finance Ministry

MEXICO CITY, April 11 (Reuters) - The Bank of Mexico said on Monday it would transfer 239 billion pesos ($13.6 billion) to the Finance Ministry from part of the gains made on dollar reserves in 2015...

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Currency fluctuations hit more North American firms' earnings, data show

NEW YORK, April 11 (Reuters) - Exchange rate fluctuations in the last quarter of 2015 had the largest negative impact in almost five years on North American companies' financial results, as global...

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Mexico cenbank to pass nearly $14 billion surplus to finmin

MEXICO CITY, April 11 (Reuters) - The Bank of Mexico said on Monday that it would transfer 239 billion pesos ($13.6 billion) to the finance ministry from part of the gains made on dollar reserves in...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Peru sol posts biggest daily gain in 20 years; Brazil real jumps

By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, April 11 (Reuters) - The Peruvian sol posted its biggest daily gain in two decades on Monday after the defeat of a leftist presidential candidate dashed fears of a...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Political hopes lift Peru, Brazil currencies to highest in months

By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, April 11 (Reuters) - The Peruvian and Brazilian currencies shot to their highest in months on Monday as traders hoped that political uncertainty in both countries could...

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Russia to postpone budget amendments until November - TASS cites source

MOSCOW, April 11 (Reuters) - Russia's government is unlikely to amend its budget to account for lower oil prices until November, TASS news agency cited a government source as saying on...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Weaker dollar lifts commodities, stocks

* Pro-business candidates in Peru runoff, markets rise (Updates with U.S. markets, changes dateline from previous LONDON)

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U.S. inflation survey slips in cautious sign for Fed

NEW YORK, April 11 (Reuters) - An increasingly important gauge of U.S. inflation sagged last month back to near record low levels from earlier in the year, adding to the uncertainty over how fast the...

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FOREX-Dollar recoups some losses vs yen on Japan intervention fears

* Market still sceptical of threat of intervention in near-term

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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to an 11-day high as oil rallies

* Canadian dollar at C$1.2925, or 77.37 U.S. cents * Bond prices lower across the maturity curve TORONTO, April 11 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to an 11-day high against its U.S....

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UPDATE 1-Russian current account surplus, capital outflows plunge in Q1

MOSCOW, April 11 (Reuters) - Russia's current account surplus shrivelled by more than half in the first quarter of 2016 compared with a year earlier, while capital outflows declined more than...

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Russian c.bank says Q1 current account surplus at $11.7 bln

MOSCOW, April 11 (Reuters) - Russia's current account surplus was worth an estimated $11.7 billion in the first quarter of 2016, balance of payments data published by the central bank showed on...

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U.S. Treasury's Lew calls for further steps to modernize IMF

WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Monday the United States and other nations must work together to further revamp the International Monetary Fund, allowing it...

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FOREX-Tokyo warns again on yen strength

* Market still sceptical of threat of intervention in near-term

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EMERGING MARKETS-China stimulus hopes help lift EM stocks, Ukraine bonds up

By Claire Milhench LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks hit a one-week high on Monday on hopes of further monetary stimulus in China, while Ukrainian dollar bonds edged up following...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-European stock bounce counters broader market gloom

LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - World markets struggled for direction on Monday, with renewed strength in the yen, government bonds and gold pointing to heightened caution among investors, but a sharp...

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OECD's Gurria: Japan intervening in fx market can't change yen's fundamental trend

TOKYO, April 11 (Reuters) - Japan would not be able to change the fundamental trend of the currency's value even if it intervened to stem yen rises, the head of the Organisation for Economic...

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FOREX-Tokyo warns again on yen strength

* Market still sceptical of threat of intervention in near-term

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Sunday, April 10, 2016

Morning News Call - India, April 11

To access the newsletter, click on the link: http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_04112016.pdf FACTORS TO WATCH 10:00 am: RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan at National...

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