(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$1.2497
* Bond prices lower...
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Friday, April 29, 2016
U.S. dollar net short position hits highest in more than 3 years-CFTC, Reuters
April 29 (Reuters) - Speculators' bearish bets on the U.S.
dollar hit their largest since February 2013, boosted by
expectations that the Federal Reserve will take its time in
raising interest rates...
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dollar hit their largest since February 2013, boosted by
expectations that the Federal Reserve will take its time in
raising interest rates...
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EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm currencies extend gains, Brazil's central bank intervenes
SAO PAULO, April 29 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
extended their gains for a fourth day on Friday on dovish signs
from the Federal Reserve, prompting the Brazilian central bank
to step up...
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extended their gains for a fourth day on Friday on dovish signs
from the Federal Reserve, prompting the Brazilian central bank
to step up...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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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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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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budget surplus of C$3.2 billion ($2.56 billion)in February, the
federal government said on Friday.
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Sterling at 12-week high as investors step up dollar selling
LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Sterling hit its strongest in
12 weeks against the dollar on Friday, as investors sold the
U.S. currency on expectations that the Federal Reserve will not
hurry to raise...
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12 weeks against the dollar on Friday, as investors sold the
U.S. currency on expectations that the Federal Reserve will not
hurry to raise...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to nearly 10-month high as oil rallies
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2549 or 79.69 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Ethan Lou
TORONTO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar hit nearly
a 10-month high...
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* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Ethan Lou
TORONTO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar hit nearly
a 10-month high...
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FOREX-Dollar nurses losses against yen after BOJ holds policy steady
* Kiwi jumps after RBNZ also skips chance to cut rates
(Updates prices, adds comments; changes byline, dateline, pvs
LONDON)
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(Updates prices, adds comments; changes byline, dateline, pvs
LONDON)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen soars as BOJ holds steady, stocks rise modestly
NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - The yen surged on Thursday
after the Bank of Japan surprised markets by declining to boost
its stimulus, battering Japanese stocks and briefly weighing on
markets in...
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after the Bank of Japan surprised markets by declining to boost
its stimulus, battering Japanese stocks and briefly weighing on
markets in...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets gain on dovish signs from the U.S.
BRASILIA, April 28 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and
stocks gained on Thursday after weak U.S. growth numbers and a
monetary policy statement by the Federal Reserve suggested a
smaller...
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stocks gained on Thursday after weak U.S. growth numbers and a
monetary policy statement by the Federal Reserve suggested a
smaller...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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* 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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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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(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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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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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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(Updates with more yen gains after European open)
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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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Armed Services Committee began debating an annual defense policy
bill on Wednesday that would shift $18 billion in Pentagon
war-funding to...
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Brazil central bank keeps interest rate steady at 14.25 pct
BRASILIA, April 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank left
interest rates unchanged at 14.25 percent for the sixth straight
time on Wednesday, maintaining its fight against high inflation
in what...
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interest rates unchanged at 14.25 percent for the sixth straight
time on Wednesday, maintaining its fight against high inflation
in what...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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* 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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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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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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(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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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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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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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-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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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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200 trillion yen ($1.80 trillion) under management, are planning to keep increasing their
foreign bond...
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CORRECTED-Japan life insurers' holdings of foreign securities set for new heights
TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Japanese life insurers expect to
lift holdings of foreign securities to record levels this fiscal
year as they hunt better returns than the record low domestic
yields...
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lift holdings of foreign securities to record levels this fiscal
year as they hunt better returns than the record low domestic
yields...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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(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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* 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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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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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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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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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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Monday, April 25, 2016
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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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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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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
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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sunday, April 24, 2016
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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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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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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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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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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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(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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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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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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* 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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* 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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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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(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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(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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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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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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* 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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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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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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Citigroup, Carly McWilliams, has won her unfair dismissal claim
against the bank at a London employment court.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
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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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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Morning News Call - India, April 22
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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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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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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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* Canadian dollar ended at C$1.2727, or 78.57 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, April 21 (Reuters) -...
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FOREX-Dollar gains against euro after Draghi remarks, slips vs yen
NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - The euro reversed course to
trade lower against the dollar on Thursday after traders saw
potential for the European Central Bank to eventually increase
its stimulus...
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trade lower against the dollar on Thursday after traders saw
potential for the European Central Bank to eventually increase
its stimulus...
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UPDATE 1-Obama heads to London on mission to persuade UK voters to stay in EU
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
flies to London on Thursday with a mission: to persuade wavering
British voters not to ditch membership of the European Union in
a June 23...
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flies to London on Thursday with a mission: to persuade wavering
British voters not to ditch membership of the European Union in
a June 23...
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What devaluation? Egyptian currency traders shrug off black market crackdown
CAIRO, April 21 (Reuters) - Egypt's war on black market
currency traders is not going to plan. One month after a
devaluation that was supposed to ease an acute dollar shortage
in the banking system,...
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currency traders is not going to plan. One month after a
devaluation that was supposed to ease an acute dollar shortage
in the banking system,...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - April 21
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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* 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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$10 million at a currency auction on Wednesday amid a
strengthening of the national currency.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5-1/2 month highs on Wednesday, after a fresh oil price tumble
and a slide in mainland Chinese shares.
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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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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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(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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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...
Read more
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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peaks on Wednesday as a falling U.S. dollar and fading concerns
about China lifted commodity prices and risk appetite generally.
Read more
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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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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Party, reeling from a humiliating defeat in an impeachment vote
in Congress, is threatening to bring the country to a standstill
with mass...
Read more
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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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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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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following a workers' strike in Kuwait, while a global stock
index hit its highest level since early December as signs of
economic...
Read more
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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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...
Read more
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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following a workers' strike in Kuwait, while a global stock
index hit its highest level since early December as signs of
economic...
Read more
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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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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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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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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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highs on Tuesday following gains on Asian bourses as a rise in
oil prices, partly due to a workers' strike in Kuwait, boosting
investors'...
Read more
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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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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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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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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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
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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outperforming many peers on spurring some inflation and pushing
unemployment down, in part due to aggressive Federal Reserve
accommodation...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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(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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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.
...
Read more
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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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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"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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* 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sunday, April 17, 2016
Morning News Call - India, April 18
(India Morning Newsletter will not be published on Tuesday, April 19, as
markets will be closed for Mahavir Jayanti.)
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markets will be closed for Mahavir Jayanti.)
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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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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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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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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-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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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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informal consent to act against an unwelcome yen rise bore
little fruit, with the United States offering a cool response to
concerns voiced by...
Read more
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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-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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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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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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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...
Read more
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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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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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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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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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...
Read more
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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
Read more
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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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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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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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.
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at least in the minds of many Germans.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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take the lead on initial projects jointly financed with China's
new Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank, the head of...
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
TORONTO, April 14 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
slightly against its U.S....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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* 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
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* Canadian dollar ended at C$1.2815, or 78.03 U.S. cents
* Loonie touched its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2744
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-China trade data boosts dollar, banks lead stocks higher
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rallied and
major stock markets rose on Wednesday after JPMorgan's results
beat lowered expectations and upbeat Chinese trade data offered
hope Asia's...
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major stock markets rose on Wednesday after JPMorgan's results
beat lowered expectations and upbeat Chinese trade data offered
hope Asia's...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-China trade data boosts dollar, banks lead stocks up
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rallied and
major stock markets rose on Wednesday after JPMorgan's results
beat lowered expectations and upbeat Chinese trade data offered
hope Asia's...
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major stock markets rose on Wednesday after JPMorgan's results
beat lowered expectations and upbeat Chinese trade data offered
hope Asia's...
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ECB's Nowotny downplays risk to Europe of fringe politics
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - Right-wing political parties
may gain more power in Europe but they will not change the
political structure or disrupt economic stability to the point
that...
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may gain more power in Europe but they will not change the
political structure or disrupt economic stability to the point
that...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2804, or 78.10 U.S. cents
* Loonie touched its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2744
* Bond prices...
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UPDATE 1-Mexico has not set date to start 2017 oil hedging program
MEXICO CITY, April 13 (Reuters) - Mexico's finance ministry
has not yet set a date to start its 2017 oil hedging program,
deputy minister Miguel Messmacher said on Wednesday.
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has not yet set a date to start its 2017 oil hedging program,
deputy minister Miguel Messmacher said on Wednesday.
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Don't 'over-dramatize' low inflation, says ECB's Nowotny
NEW YORK, April 13 (Reuters) - It is important not to
"over-dramatize" low euro zone inflation because it should begin
to rebound this summer as energy prices rise, a European Central
Bank...
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"over-dramatize" low euro zone inflation because it should begin
to rebound this summer as energy prices rise, a European Central
Bank...
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UPDATE 2-Bank of Canada holds rates, govt steps offset weakness elsewhere
OTTAWA, April 13 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada kept
interest rates steady on Wednesday, saying weaker global growth,
a less favorable U.S. outlook and shrinking business investment
would have driven...
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interest rates steady on Wednesday, saying weaker global growth,
a less favorable U.S. outlook and shrinking business investment
would have driven...
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BRIEF-Opening statement by Bank of Canada's Poloz
* Bank of Canada's Poloz: many factors at play in
strengthening of C$; most of increase due to shifts in
expectations about monetary policy in U.S., Canada
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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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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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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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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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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
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Friday, April 15, as markets will be closed for Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti
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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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early gains on Wednesday after upbeat Chinese trade data offered
hope the economy was stabilising, underpinning both risk
sentiment and...
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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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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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* 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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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estimate
* Rains delay Argentine harvests
* Brazil's currency rises, making exports less attractive
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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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* Bond prices lower across steeper maturity curve
TORONTO, April 12 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar
strengthened to an almost six-month...
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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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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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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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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 ($13.6 billion) to the finance ministry from part of the gains made on dollar reserves in...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Peru sol posts biggest daily gain in 20 years; Brazil real jumps
By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, April 11 (Reuters) - The Peruvian sol posted its biggest daily gain in two decades on Monday after the defeat of a leftist presidential candidate dashed fears of a...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Political hopes lift Peru, Brazil currencies to highest in months
By Bruno Federowski SAO PAULO, April 11 (Reuters) - The Peruvian and Brazilian currencies shot to their highest in months on Monday as traders hoped that political uncertainty in both countries could...
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Russia to postpone budget amendments until November - TASS cites source
MOSCOW, April 11 (Reuters) - Russia's government is unlikely to amend its budget to account for lower oil prices until November, TASS news agency cited a government source as saying on...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Weaker dollar lifts commodities, stocks
* Pro-business candidates in Peru runoff, markets rise (Updates with U.S. markets, changes dateline from previous LONDON)
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U.S. inflation survey slips in cautious sign for Fed
NEW YORK, April 11 (Reuters) - An increasingly important gauge of U.S. inflation sagged last month back to near record low levels from earlier in the year, adding to the uncertainty over how fast the...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ 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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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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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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