* Tepid Japan data stokes expectation of BOJ easing this
month
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Thursday, June 30, 2016
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Benchmark JGB yield hits record low as global economy worries linger
TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - The benchmark 10-year Japanese
government bond yield fell to a record low on Friday as
lingering concerns about the global economy following the Brexit
vote continued to...
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government bond yield fell to a record low on Friday as
lingering concerns about the global economy following the Brexit
vote continued to...
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FOREX-Sterling pressured by dovish BOE, euro also shaky
SYDNEY, July 1 (Reuters) - Sterling stayed on the defensive
early on Friday after unambiguously dovish comments from the
Bank of England abruptly ended a tentative recovery in the
currency.
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early on Friday after unambiguously dovish comments from the
Bank of England abruptly ended a tentative recovery in the
currency.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ gains on stronger dollar despite oil fall
(Adds currency trader comment, details; updates prices to
close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2917, or 77.42 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
* 10-year yield...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2917, or 77.42 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
* 10-year yield...
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UPDATE 1-Fed's swap line hints at little market stress after Brexit
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve provided
just $2 million of liquidity to foreign central banks in the
latest week via its swap lines, the New York Fed said on
Thursday, and analysts...
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just $2 million of liquidity to foreign central banks in the
latest week via its swap lines, the New York Fed said on
Thursday, and analysts...
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REFILE-St. Louis Fed's Bullard repeats low rate outlook detailed in earlier speech
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - St. Louis Fed President
James Bullard in a speech in London on Thursday repeated the new
monetary policy framework, including just a single rate hike for
the...
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James Bullard in a speech in London on Thursday repeated the new
monetary policy framework, including just a single rate hike for
the...
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UPDATE 2-Bank of England's Carney sees need for summer stimulus after Brexit shock
* Carney says won't bow to critics in national politics
(Adds reaction, detail on BoE's policy options)
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(Adds reaction, detail on BoE's policy options)
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UPDATE 2-Mexico cenbank raises rate aggressively to counter peso slump
MEXICO CITY, June 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's central bank
aggressively raised its key interest rate more than expected on
Thursday in a bid to support the peso and calm concerns that
currency weakness...
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aggressively raised its key interest rate more than expected on
Thursday in a bid to support the peso and calm concerns that
currency weakness...
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Mexico's peso strengthens after central bank hikes rates
MEXICO CITY, June 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso strengthened
more than 1 percent on Thursday after the central bank announced
it would raise interest rates by 50 basis points.
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more than 1 percent on Thursday after the central bank announced
it would raise interest rates by 50 basis points.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real gains as traders test new central bank chief
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, June 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real
strengthened sharply for a third straight day on Thursday as
traders tested the new central bank chief's willingness to...
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SAO PAULO, June 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real
strengthened sharply for a third straight day on Thursday as
traders tested the new central bank chief's willingness to...
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UPDATE 1-Dollar share of global reserves slips in Q1; euro's rises-IMF data
June 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar's share of international
currency reserves slipped in the first three months of the year
as China's economic slowdown and falling global stock markets
prompted...
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currency reserves slipped in the first three months of the year
as China's economic slowdown and falling global stock markets
prompted...
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BoE's Carney says will not quit if critics come to power
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mark
Carney said it would be wrong for him or any of his colleagues
to quit if critics of the central bank's stance in the European
Union...
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Carney said it would be wrong for him or any of his colleagues
to quit if critics of the central bank's stance in the European
Union...
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UPDATE 3-Sterling skids as Bank of England chief says UK needs stimulus
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Sterling skidded to its weakest
in more than two years against the euro on Thursday after the
head of the Bank of England said more stimulus would probably be
needed in...
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in more than two years against the euro on Thursday after the
head of the Bank of England said more stimulus would probably be
needed in...
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IMF says 'Brexit' uncertainty to dampen growth outlook
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - Uncertainty over Britain's
looming departure from the European Union will dampen near-term
economic growth for the UK and the rest of Europe and will also
affect...
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looming departure from the European Union will dampen near-term
economic growth for the UK and the rest of Europe and will also
affect...
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GRAPHIC-Latam leads, China smashed as emerging markets hit 2016 halfway mark
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Emerging markets are comfortably
ahead of their developed market counterparts at the year's
halfway mark, thanks to stellar gains in Latin America, Russia
and Asian...
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ahead of their developed market counterparts at the year's
halfway mark, thanks to stellar gains in Latin America, Russia
and Asian...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ edges lower as oil slides; domestic economy grows modestly
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2983, or 77.02 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, June 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower
against its...
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* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, June 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower
against its...
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UPDATE 1-Argentina announces two-part US dollar bond: source
NEW YORK, June 30 (IFR) - The Republic of Argentina
announced a two-part US dollar bond sale on Thursday, just three
months after its historic return to international markets in
April.
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announced a two-part US dollar bond sale on Thursday, just three
months after its historic return to international markets in
April.
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Russia's GTLK planning debut Eurobonds - sources
MOSCOW, June 30 (Reuters) - Russia's State Transport Leasing
Company (GTLK) is planning a debut Eurobond issue and meetings
with investors will start on July 5, two sources on financial
markets told...
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Company (GTLK) is planning a debut Eurobond issue and meetings
with investors will start on July 5, two sources on financial
markets told...
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Nigerian cbank, oil firms sell dollars on interbank market
LAGOS, June 30 (Reuters) - Nigerian central bank has sold $7
million at 283 naira to the dollar on the interbank currency
market on Thursday, one trader at a major commercial bank told
Reuters.
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million at 283 naira to the dollar on the interbank currency
market on Thursday, one trader at a major commercial bank told
Reuters.
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Merkel declines to comment on May's remarks about British-EU exit talks
BERLIN, June 30 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
declined to comment on Thursday on remarks by British Interior
Minister Theresa May that exit talks between Britain and the EU
would not...
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declined to comment on Thursday on remarks by British Interior
Minister Theresa May that exit talks between Britain and the EU
would not...
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UPDATE 2-Sterling steadies after two-day rebound
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Sterling steadied against the
dollar on Thursday after a two-day rebound, as investors waited
for new developments on Britain's decision to leave the European
Union.
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dollar on Thursday after a two-day rebound, as investors waited
for new developments on Britain's decision to leave the European
Union.
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EMERGING MARKETS-China's yuan sees biggest quarterly fall on record
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - China's yuan hit a six-month low
and chalked up its biggest quarterly fall against the dollar on
record on Thursday as Beijing suggested it was happy for the
weakness to...
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and chalked up its biggest quarterly fall against the dollar on
record on Thursday as Beijing suggested it was happy for the
weakness to...
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JP Morgan sees new Scottish currency initially backed by BoE, ECB
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - JP Morgan said on Thursday a
Scottish currency in a newly independent Scotland could
initially be stabilised near parity with sterling by the Bank of
England and European...
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Scottish currency in a newly independent Scotland could
initially be stabilised near parity with sterling by the Bank of
England and European...
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UK's May, launching leadership bid, vows to honour Brexit vote
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - British interior minister
Theresa May launched her bid to replace Prime Minister David
Cameron and lead the Conservative Party on Thursday with a
promise to honour last...
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Theresa May launched her bid to replace Prime Minister David
Cameron and lead the Conservative Party on Thursday with a
promise to honour last...
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UPDATE 1-Sterling rises for third day after post-referendum plunge
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Sterling climbed for a third day
on Thursday, but traded in tight ranges as investors waited for
new developments on Britain's decision to leave the European
Union which...
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on Thursday, but traded in tight ranges as investors waited for
new developments on Britain's decision to leave the European
Union which...
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IMF sees Belarus growth exceeding 4.5 pct if reforms speed up
MINSK, June 30 (Reuters) - Belarus can see economic growth
exceeding 4.5 percent of gross domestic product if it speeds up
reforms, the head of the mission of the International Monetary
Fund to...
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exceeding 4.5 percent of gross domestic product if it speeds up
reforms, the head of the mission of the International Monetary
Fund to...
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Post-Brexit stabilisation sees sterling rise for third day
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Sterling climbed for a third day
on Thursday, but traded in tight ranges as investors waited for
new developments on Britain's shock decision to leave the
European Union,...
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on Thursday, but traded in tight ranges as investors waited for
new developments on Britain's shock decision to leave the
European Union,...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Mexico central bank seen hiking rate to support battered peso
MEXICO CITY, June 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's central bank is
expected to raise its key lending rate on Thursday in a bid to
support the peso, which has been battered by global markets,
amid heightened...
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expected to raise its key lending rate on Thursday in a bid to
support the peso, which has been battered by global markets,
amid heightened...
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Meirelles sees markets showing renewed confidence in Brazil
SAO PAULO, June 29 (Reuters) - Financial markets have shown
renewed confidence in Brazil's government, Finance Minister
Henrique Meirelles said on Wednesday, as Congress has shown it
is ready to...
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renewed confidence in Brazil's government, Finance Minister
Henrique Meirelles said on Wednesday, as Congress has shown it
is ready to...
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BRIEF-Japan govt spokesman: measures are ready for global growth, market stability
* Japan government spokesman Hagiuda: want to adopt all
possible measures with BOJ in cooperation with G7 nations to
ensure global economic growth and market stability including
forex
(Reporting...
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possible measures with BOJ in cooperation with G7 nations to
ensure global economic growth and market stability including
forex
(Reporting...
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The yen as a safe haven: a familiar but painful refrain for Japan
TOKYO/SINGAPORE, June 30 (Reuters) - A weak economy,
deflation, massive public debt, negative interest rates and an
ageing citizenry don't seem like good reasons for a country's
currency to surge,...
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deflation, massive public debt, negative interest rates and an
ageing citizenry don't seem like good reasons for a country's
currency to surge,...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ gains as oil, global stocks rally
(Adds strategist comment, updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2975, or 77.07 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
TORONTO, June...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2975, or 77.07 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
TORONTO, June...
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Russian c.bank may take pause in key rate cuts - chairwoman to Vedomosti
MOSCOW, June 30 (Reuters) - Russian central bank may take a
pause in key rate cuts as it needs to be sure that no any
scenarios will result in missing its inflation target,
chairwoman Elvira...
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pause in key rate cuts as it needs to be sure that no any
scenarios will result in missing its inflation target,
chairwoman Elvira...
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FOREX-Sterling, euro rebound for 2nd day on reduced Brexit anxiety
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar slipped
against the euro and sterling for a second straight day on
Wednesday on potential profit-taking and a rebound in risk
appetite stemming from...
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against the euro and sterling for a second straight day on
Wednesday on potential profit-taking and a rebound in risk
appetite stemming from...
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EU trade chief says U.S. trade talks can survive Brexit
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The European Union's top
trade official said on Wednesday that she is still aiming to
complete negotiations for a sweeping free trade deal with the
United States this...
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trade official said on Wednesday that she is still aiming to
complete negotiations for a sweeping free trade deal with the
United States this...
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UK opposition leader Corbyn unwilling to discuss resignation, says deputy leader
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain's deeply divided
opposition Labour Party seems to be heading for a contested
leadership election with its leader Jeremy Corbyn refusing to
resign, the party's...
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opposition Labour Party seems to be heading for a contested
leadership election with its leader Jeremy Corbyn refusing to
resign, the party's...
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UPDATE 1-BoE's Carney to speak on Thursday as UK reels from Brexit vote
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mark
Carney is set to outline his thinking on how Britain's economy
is coping with last week's vote to leave the European Union in a
speech on...
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Carney is set to outline his thinking on how Britain's economy
is coping with last week's vote to leave the European Union in a
speech on...
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UPDATE 1-Sterling above $1.35 as stocks rally, market eyes Brexit politics
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Sterling rose for a second day
on Wednesday, helped by rising stock markets and a revival in
risk appetite, with Brexit-related concerns over UK growth and
investment...
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on Wednesday, helped by rising stock markets and a revival in
risk appetite, with Brexit-related concerns over UK growth and
investment...
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UK should not give formal notice on EU membership until position clear - lawmaker
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain should not give formal
notice that it intends to leave the European Union until it has
decided its negotiating position, a British lawmaker who heads
an...
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notice that it intends to leave the European Union until it has
decided its negotiating position, a British lawmaker who heads
an...
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Brazil's Meirelles says aims for 'realistic' 2017 fiscal goal
BRASILIA, June 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian Finance Minister
Henrique Meirelles said on Wednesday that the government will
unveil a "realistic" primary budget balance goal for 2017 at the
start of next...
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Henrique Meirelles said on Wednesday that the government will
unveil a "realistic" primary budget balance goal for 2017 at the
start of next...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ edges higher as oil and global stocks rally
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3019, or 76.81 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across a flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, June 29 (Reuters) - The risk-sensitive Canadian
dollar edged higher against...
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* Bond prices mixed across a flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, June 29 (Reuters) - The risk-sensitive Canadian
dollar edged higher against...
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UK appoints interior ministry official to head EU divorce unit
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain has appointed Oliver
Robbins, a senior official at the interior ministry, to head the
unit that will help negotiate an exit from the European Union.
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Robbins, a senior official at the interior ministry, to head the
unit that will help negotiate an exit from the European Union.
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Hungary PM: UK must respect EU's four freedoms for market access
BUDAPEST, June 29 (Reuters) - European Union leaders agreed
that Britain must honour all four basic freedoms of the EU if it
wants to retain access to the single market after its presumed
exit from...
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that Britain must honour all four basic freedoms of the EU if it
wants to retain access to the single market after its presumed
exit from...
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Britain's Cameron says keeping UK together of paramount importance
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Keeping the United Kingdom
together is of paramount importance, British Prime Minster David
Cameron said on Wednesday, responding to concerns that its
constituent nations...
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together is of paramount importance, British Prime Minster David
Cameron said on Wednesday, responding to concerns that its
constituent nations...
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UPDATE 1-British PM Cameron says hard times ahead but will not abandon fiscal rules
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron
warned on Wednesday that Britain faces troubled economic times
after it voted last week to leave the European Union, but said
the government...
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warned on Wednesday that Britain faces troubled economic times
after it voted last week to leave the European Union, but said
the government...
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Conservative candidate Crabb plays down chances of new UK national election
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Conservative Party leadership
candidate Stephen Crabb on Wednesday played down the chances
calling a snap national election if he succeeds Prime Minister
David Cameron.
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candidate Stephen Crabb on Wednesday played down the chances
calling a snap national election if he succeeds Prime Minister
David Cameron.
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UK conservative leadership candidate Crabb says 'No' to second EU referendum
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - British pensions minister
Stephen Crabb launched his bid to succeed outgoing Prime
Minister David Cameron on Wednesday, saying there could be no
rowing back on last week's...
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Stephen Crabb launched his bid to succeed outgoing Prime
Minister David Cameron on Wednesday, saying there could be no
rowing back on last week's...
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FOREX-Yen gains as relative calm descends on currency markets
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - The yen gained on Wednesday as a
sense of relative market stability helped sterling and the euro
hover above their post-Brexit lows, though the battered...
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sense of relative market stability helped sterling and the euro
hover above their post-Brexit lows, though the battered...
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Sterling rises for second day, market eyes Brexit politics
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Sterling rose for a second day
on Wednesday, helped by rising stock markets, although lingering
concerns over UK growth and investment after Britain's vote last
week to...
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on Wednesday, helped by rising stock markets, although lingering
concerns over UK growth and investment after Britain's vote last
week to...
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
WRAPUP 1-Japan's Abe pledges broad policy support to weather Brexit shock
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo
Abe on Wednesday pledged to use all available policy tools to
keep the wheels of the economy turning as financial markets were
gripped by...
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Abe on Wednesday pledged to use all available policy tools to
keep the wheels of the economy turning as financial markets were
gripped by...
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FOREX-Yen up, sterling steadies but post-Brexit sentiment remains fragile
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - The yen gained in Asian trade on
Wednesday while a semblance of stability helped the pound and
the euro hover above their post-Brexit lows, though the battered
European...
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Wednesday while a semblance of stability helped the pound and
the euro hover above their post-Brexit lows, though the battered
European...
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UPDATE 1-Japan PM Abe urges BOJ to ensure market liquidity after Brexit vote
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo
Abe on Wednesday urged the central bank to provide ample funds
to the market to ensure liquidity and keep the wheels of economy
turning in...
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Abe on Wednesday urged the central bank to provide ample funds
to the market to ensure liquidity and keep the wheels of economy
turning in...
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UPDATE 1-Fed's Powell: Brexit has shifted global risks to the downside
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain's vote to leave the
European Union could pose a new drag on the U.S. economy at a
time when momentum in the U.S. job market may already by
slowing, Federal...
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European Union could pose a new drag on the U.S. economy at a
time when momentum in the U.S. job market may already by
slowing, Federal...
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FOREX-Sterling, euro win reprieve but sentiment remains fragile
TOKYO, June 29 (Reuters) - The pound and the euro hovered
above their post-Brexit lows on Wednesday as a brief
short-covering spell lent a semblance of stability to the
battered European currencies,...
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above their post-Brexit lows on Wednesday as a brief
short-covering spell lent a semblance of stability to the
battered European currencies,...
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UPDATE 1-US mixes signals on possible separate EU, UK trade talks
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John
Kerry held out the possibility on Tuesday of negotiating
separate trade deals with Britain and the European Union at the
same time, but a...
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Kerry held out the possibility on Tuesday of negotiating
separate trade deals with Britain and the European Union at the
same time, but a...
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Obama may seek trade deals with EU, UK at same time - Kerry
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
may try to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Britain and a
multilateral trade pact with the European Union at the same time
following...
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may try to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Britain and a
multilateral trade pact with the European Union at the same time
following...
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U.S. dollar trims losses against lira after Turkey explosions
NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar pared losses
against the Turkish lira after a Turkish official told Reuters
that two explosions hit Istanbul's main Ataturk airport,
wounding several...
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against the Turkish lira after a Turkish official told Reuters
that two explosions hit Istanbul's main Ataturk airport,
wounding several...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ gains as risk aversion recovers post-Brexit vote
(Adds strategist comment, details; updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3035, or 76.72 U.S. cents
* Bond prices flat to lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3035, or 76.72 U.S. cents
* Bond prices flat to lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair...
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WHITE HOUSE SAYS EXPECTS LEADERS OF THE U.S. , CANADA, MEXICO WILL DISCUSS BREXIT AT THEIR MEETING THIS WEEK
WHITE HOUSE SAYS EXPECTS LEADERS OF THE U.S. , CANADA, MEXICO
WILL DISCUSS BREXIT AT THEIR MEETING THIS WEEK
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WILL DISCUSS BREXIT AT THEIR MEETING THIS WEEK
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UPDATE 2-Sterling regains ground after hitting 31-year low
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - A recovery by sterling stalled
in late trading in London on Tuesday, as worries over banks,
growth and investment continued to dominate the market following
Britain's vote...
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in late trading in London on Tuesday, as worries over banks,
growth and investment continued to dominate the market following
Britain's vote...
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FX volumes on EBS platform topped $200 billion on "Brexit" Friday
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Currency trading platform EBS
saw daily volumes at least double to top $200 billion on Friday
in the frenzied market reaction to Britain's shock decision to
leave the...
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saw daily volumes at least double to top $200 billion on Friday
in the frenzied market reaction to Britain's shock decision to
leave the...
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UK company bosses tell senior minister they want political leadership
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain's company bosses have
told the business minister Sajid Javid they need to see
political leadership in the wake of the vote to leave the
European Union, Javid said...
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told the business minister Sajid Javid they need to see
political leadership in the wake of the vote to leave the
European Union, Javid said...
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Huawei 1.3 bln stg investment in UK to go ahead despite Brexit vote -Javid
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Chinese technology company
Huawei told the British government on Tuesday that its
planned investment in the country would go ahead despite it
voting to leave the European...
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Huawei told the British government on Tuesday that its
planned investment in the country would go ahead despite it
voting to leave the European...
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UPDATE 1-Armenia central bank cuts refinancing rate, confident on inflation
YEREVAN, June 28 (Reuters) - Armenia's central bank cut its
refinancing rate to 7.5 percent from 7.75 percent on Tuesday and
said inflation would return to its target, despite the South
Caucasus...
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refinancing rate to 7.5 percent from 7.75 percent on Tuesday and
said inflation would return to its target, despite the South
Caucasus...
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UPDATE 1-Sturgeon to meet EU leaders in drive to keep Scotland in bloc
EDINBURGH June 28 (Reuters) - First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
will meet European Parliament chiefs in Brussels on Wednesday as
she launches a drive to negotiate a way for Scotland to remain
in the...
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will meet European Parliament chiefs in Brussels on Wednesday as
she launches a drive to negotiate a way for Scotland to remain
in the...
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UPDATE 1-Nigeria central bank intervenes with dollar sales, naira weakens
LAGOS, June 28 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank has sold
an undisclosed amount of hard currency on the interbank market
to ease dollar shortages and provide importers the dollars to
pay for the...
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an undisclosed amount of hard currency on the interbank market
to ease dollar shortages and provide importers the dollars to
pay for the...
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Polish foreign minister demands European Commission leaders step down
WARSAW, June 28 (Reuters) - Poland's foreign minister
demanded on Tuesday that the European Union's executive leaders
step down because its policy failed to preserve EU's unity given
Britain's...
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demanded on Tuesday that the European Union's executive leaders
step down because its policy failed to preserve EU's unity given
Britain's...
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S&P: No other EU downgrades post-Brexit, will look at UK banks
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Standard and Poor's said on
Tuesday it had no plans to downgrade any other EU country in the
wake of Britain's Brexit vote and that it will decide if any UK
banks ratings...
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Tuesday it had no plans to downgrade any other EU country in the
wake of Britain's Brexit vote and that it will decide if any UK
banks ratings...
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Osborne sees urgent need to establish new UK-EU relationship
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain urgently needs to
establish a new relationship with the European Union, but should
not serve its notice to quit the bloc until this new model had
become clear,...
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establish a new relationship with the European Union, but should
not serve its notice to quit the bloc until this new model had
become clear,...
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Nigeria central bank sells FX to ease shortage, boost liquidity - traders
LAGOS, June 28 (Reuters) - Nigeria central bank is selling
an undisclosed amount of hard currency on the interbank market
to ease dollar shortages and boost trading, traders said on
Tuesday.
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an undisclosed amount of hard currency on the interbank market
to ease dollar shortages and boost trading, traders said on
Tuesday.
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Brazil cenbank sees 2017 CPI above target, no plans for rate cut
BRASILIA, June 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank expects
inflation to ease next year but still remain sligthly above the
official target, warning it is too early to consider cutting
interest rates...
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inflation to ease next year but still remain sligthly above the
official target, warning it is too early to consider cutting
interest rates...
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London must move fast to take more power after Brexit, Mayor Khan says
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - London should move swiftly to
take more power over its destiny after the British vote to leave
the European Union, Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Tuesday.
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take more power over its destiny after the British vote to leave
the European Union, Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Spain economic growth seen slowed in Q2, Brexit toll unclear - c.bank
MADRID, June 28 (Reuters) - The Spanish central bank said on
Tuesday it expected Spain's economic growth to have slowed
slightly in the second quarter, and that it was still too early
to say how...
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Tuesday it expected Spain's economic growth to have slowed
slightly in the second quarter, and that it was still too early
to say how...
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WRAPUP 1-China's Li won't allow 'rollercoaster' markets after Brexit
BEIJING, June 28 (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said
on Tuesday he wouldn't allow the post-Brexit panic that roiled
global currencies and stocks to send the country's financial
markets into a...
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on Tuesday he wouldn't allow the post-Brexit panic that roiled
global currencies and stocks to send the country's financial
markets into a...
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UK lenders show record demand for central bank funds - BoE
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - British lenders submitted a
record volume of bids for Bank of England funds at an auction
for six-month finance on Tuesday, the first held by the central
bank since the...
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record volume of bids for Bank of England funds at an auction
for six-month finance on Tuesday, the first held by the central
bank since the...
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CEE MARKETS-Forint, zloty lead post-Brexit bounce, stocks rally
By Gergely Szakacs
BUDAPEST, June 28 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint
and Poland's zloty led a rebound of central European
currencies in Tuesday morning trade as investors looked past the
first...
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BUDAPEST, June 28 (Reuters) - The Hungarian forint
and Poland's zloty led a rebound of central European
currencies in Tuesday morning trade as investors looked past the
first...
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Spain economic growth likely slowed slightly in Q2 - C.Bank
MADRID, June 28 (Reuters) - Spain's economic expansion
likely slowed slightly in the second quarter, the Bank of Spain
said on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to
expand 0.7...
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likely slowed slightly in the second quarter, the Bank of Spain
said on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to
expand 0.7...
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UK's Osborne says taxes will rise, spending will be cut after Brexit
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Finance minister George Osborne
said on Tuesday that Britain would have to raise taxes and cut
spending to deal with the economic challenge posed after Britons
voted to...
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said on Tuesday that Britain would have to raise taxes and cut
spending to deal with the economic challenge posed after Britons
voted to...
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FOREX-Battered sterling gets a reprieve, yen's rally pauses
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Higher-yielding, riskier
currencies such as the Australian dollar rose along with
sterling on Tuesday on hopes of a more coordinated central bank
response to stem steep...
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currencies such as the Australian dollar rose along with
sterling on Tuesday on hopes of a more coordinated central bank
response to stem steep...
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Monday, June 27, 2016
Yield on 30-year JGB falls to record low
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - The yield on 30-year Japanese
government bonds struck a record low on Tuesday, as investors
fretted over the fallout from Britain's vote to quit the
European Union.
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government bonds struck a record low on Tuesday, as investors
fretted over the fallout from Britain's vote to quit the
European Union.
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China won't allow "roller-coaster rides" in its markets after Brexit-Premier Li
BEIJING, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain's vote to leave the
European Union has sent jitters through global markets, but it
is important to work together to strengthen confidence, prevent
the spread of...
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European Union has sent jitters through global markets, but it
is important to work together to strengthen confidence, prevent
the spread of...
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UPDATE 1-BOJ's regular dollar-supplying operation draws offers of $1.47 billion
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan's regular
dollar-supplying operation drew offers of $1.47 billion, the
central bank said on Tuesday, far greater than its last such
operation before...
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dollar-supplying operation drew offers of $1.47 billion, the
central bank said on Tuesday, far greater than its last such
operation before...
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UPDATE 1-Japan eyes help for small business in stimulus plan after Brexit
* Economy Minister Ishihara does not comment on size of
stimulus
(Adds direct quote, details)
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stimulus
(Adds direct quote, details)
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BOJ's dollar-supplying operation draws offer of $1.47 billion
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan's regular
dollar-supplying operation drew offers of $1.47 billion, the
central bank said on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Tokyo markets team; Editing by Shri...
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dollar-supplying operation drew offers of $1.47 billion, the
central bank said on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Tokyo markets team; Editing by Shri...
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Benchmark 10-year, 20-year JGB yields fall to record lows
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - The yields on 10-year Japanese
government bonds as well as 20-year JGBs both dropped to record
lows on Tuesday, as investors continued to fear the fallout from
Britain's...
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government bonds as well as 20-year JGBs both dropped to record
lows on Tuesday, as investors continued to fear the fallout from
Britain's...
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UPDATE 4-Preparing for Brexit, Britain may see new PM by early September
LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Britain could have a new prime
minister by early September, the ruling Conservative Party said
on Monday, after David Cameron started laying the groundwork for
his...
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minister by early September, the ruling Conservative Party said
on Monday, after David Cameron started laying the groundwork for
his...
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Nigeria's Buhari questions benefit of currency float amid weakened naira
ABUJA, June 27 (Reuters) - Nigeria's President Muhammadu
Buhari on Monday told a gathering of business leaders that he
did not see the benefit of the naira's currency peg against the
U.S. dollar...
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Buhari on Monday told a gathering of business leaders that he
did not see the benefit of the naira's currency peg against the
U.S. dollar...
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UPDATE 1-Sterling steadies slightly after Osborne statement
LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Sterling recovered around half a
cent from overnight lows as trading got going in London on
Monday, but was still 2 percent down from levels hit at the end
of its worst...
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cent from overnight lows as trading got going in London on
Monday, but was still 2 percent down from levels hit at the end
of its worst...
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Sunday, June 26, 2016
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sterling, Asian stocks struggle with Brexit hangover
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell and the British
pound tumbled more than 2 percent on Monday as markets struggled
to shake off deep uncertainty sparked by Britain's decision to
leave the...
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pound tumbled more than 2 percent on Monday as markets struggled
to shake off deep uncertainty sparked by Britain's decision to
leave the...
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Japan govt spokesman: Important to take steps to ensure market stability
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Japan's government spokesman said
on Monday it was important to take all possible measures to
ensure market stability with a close eye on short-term moves in
financial...
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on Monday it was important to take all possible measures to
ensure market stability with a close eye on short-term moves in
financial...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. national security adviser sees few immediate Brexit concerns
June 26 (Reuters) - U.S. National Security Adviser Susan
Rice said on Sunday that there are "relatively few" immediate
security concerns stemming from Britain's vote to leave the
European Union, but...
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Rice said on Sunday that there are "relatively few" immediate
security concerns stemming from Britain's vote to leave the
European Union, but...
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UPDATE 1-Japan PM Abe instructs finmin to take FX steps as needed
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo
Abe said on Monday he has instructed Finance Minister Taro Aso
to watch currency markets "ever more closely" and take steps if
necessary, in...
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Abe said on Monday he has instructed Finance Minister Taro Aso
to watch currency markets "ever more closely" and take steps if
necessary, in...
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UPDATE 1-IMF's Lagarde: markets got 'Brexit' vote wrong, but did not panic
June 26 (Reuters) - Financial markets "vastly
underestimated" the outcome of Britain's vote to leave the
European Union but did not panic on Friday, International
Monetary Fund Managing Director...
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underestimated" the outcome of Britain's vote to leave the
European Union but did not panic on Friday, International
Monetary Fund Managing Director...
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UK's Osborne to make Brexit statement before markets open on Monday
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - British finance minister George
Osborne will seek to reassure financial markets on Monday
following the country's decision to leave the European Union
last week, setting...
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Osborne will seek to reassure financial markets on Monday
following the country's decision to leave the European Union
last week, setting...
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UPDATE 1-"Risky trinity" requires urgent global policy action, BIS says
LONDON, June 26(Reuters) - Global economic policy urgently
needs rebalancing, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
said on Sunday, as the world faces a "risky trinity" of high
debt, low...
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needs rebalancing, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
said on Sunday, as the world faces a "risky trinity" of high
debt, low...
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RPT-Brexit more heartburn than heart attack for hedge funds
NEW YORK/BOSTON June 25 (Reuters) - UK voters' surprise
decision to leave the European Union roiled markets on Friday,
but hedge funds appear to have avoided crippling losses,
according to market...
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decision to leave the European Union roiled markets on Friday,
but hedge funds appear to have avoided crippling losses,
according to market...
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"Risky trinity" requires urgent global policy action, BIS says
LONDON, June 26(Reuters) - Global economic policy urgently
needs rebalancing, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
said on Sunday, as the world faces a "risky trinity" of high
debt, low...
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needs rebalancing, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
said on Sunday, as the world faces a "risky trinity" of high
debt, low...
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British cabinet to remain in post after Brexit vote - foreign minister
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond
said on Sunday Britain's cabinet, which was split over whether
the country should vote to leave the European Union, would
remain in place...
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said on Sunday Britain's cabinet, which was split over whether
the country should vote to leave the European Union, would
remain in place...
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Central banks will smooth Brexit-driven market moves -BIS head
VIENNA, June 26 (Reuters) - Major central banks will limit
market turbulence as much as possible after Britain voted to
leave the European Union, the head of the Bank for International
Settlements...
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market turbulence as much as possible after Britain voted to
leave the European Union, the head of the Bank for International
Settlements...
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Loss of access to single market would be catastrophic-UK foreign min
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Philip
Hammond said on Sunday it would be "catastrophic" for Britain to
lose access to the European single market after it voted to
leave the...
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Hammond said on Sunday it would be "catastrophic" for Britain to
lose access to the European single market after it voted to
leave the...
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Saturday, June 25, 2016
Central banks ready to cooperate after Brexit result
ZURICH, June 25 (Reuters) - Central banks are ready to
cooperate to support financial stability in the wake of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, the Bank for
International Settlements said...
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cooperate to support financial stability in the wake of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, the Bank for
International Settlements said...
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Trump plays down post-Brexit market turmoil on Aberdeen visit
ABERDEEN, Scotland, June 25 (Reuters) - U.S. presidential
candidate Donald Trump played down market turmoil in the wake of
Britain's decision to leave the European Union on a visit to his
Trump...
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candidate Donald Trump played down market turmoil in the wake of
Britain's decision to leave the European Union on a visit to his
Trump...
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UPDATE 2-Russia secures energy deals, talks security with China as Putin visits
BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - Russia and China sealed a raft
of energy deals during President Vladimir Putin's visit to
Beijing on Saturday, strengthening economic ties while pledging
to preserve the...
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of energy deals during President Vladimir Putin's visit to
Beijing on Saturday, strengthening economic ties while pledging
to preserve the...
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China, Russia sign MOU on yuan clearing in Russia
BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - The central banks of China and
Russia on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding on
setting up a yuan clearing mechanism in Russia, the People's
Bank of China said.
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Russia on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding on
setting up a yuan clearing mechanism in Russia, the People's
Bank of China said.
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REFILE-Scotland's Sturgeon presses ahead with preparations for independence vote
EDINBURGH, June 25 (Reuters) - Scotland's devolved
government is preparing to present legislation allowing a second
independence referendum while continuing discussions on its
place within the...
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government is preparing to present legislation allowing a second
independence referendum while continuing discussions on its
place within the...
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UPDATE 1-Scotland starts drive to stay in EU, independence option open-Sturgeon
EDINBURGH, June 25 (Reuters) - Scotland's devolved
government will start a drive to protect its European Union
membership and will prepare for a possible fresh independence
vote after Britain voted...
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government will start a drive to protect its European Union
membership and will prepare for a possible fresh independence
vote after Britain voted...
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INSIGHT-As Cameron loses biggest gamble, Johnson looks biggest winner
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - It was David Cameron's biggest
gamble and he was convinced he would win. Now, the British
leader's closest rival - in the EU referendum, in the
Conservative Party and in...
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gamble and he was convinced he would win. Now, the British
leader's closest rival - in the EU referendum, in the
Conservative Party and in...
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Friday, June 24, 2016
RPT-Brexit more heartburn than heart attack for hedge funds
NEW YORK/BOSTON June 25 (Reuters) - UK voters' surprise
decision to leave the European Union roiled markets on Friday,
but hedge funds appear to have avoided crippling losses,
according to market...
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decision to leave the European Union roiled markets on Friday,
but hedge funds appear to have avoided crippling losses,
according to market...
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Brexit more heartburn than heart attack for hedge funds
NEW YORK/BOSTON June 25 (Reuters) - UK voters' surprise
decision to leave the European Union roiled markets on Friday,
but hedge funds appear to have avoided crippling losses,
according to market...
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decision to leave the European Union roiled markets on Friday,
but hedge funds appear to have avoided crippling losses,
according to market...
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Obama stands by warning on British trade deal after EU vote -W. House
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, June 24 (Reuters) - President Barack
Obama stands by his comment that Britain would move to the back
of the queue when it comes to trade deals with the United States
if it left...
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Obama stands by his comment that Britain would move to the back
of the queue when it comes to trade deals with the United States
if it left...
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Speculators raise net shorts vs sterling ahead of 'Brexit' - CFTC data
(Refiles to correct 3rd paragraph to say 'long bets', not 'net
long bets')
June 24 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their net
short positions against the British pound in the week...
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long bets')
June 24 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their net
short positions against the British pound in the week...
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UPDATE 1-Ratings agency Moody's says Britain at risk of credit downgrade
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's said
Britain's creditworthiness was now at greater risk after voting
to leave the European Union, as the country would face
substantial challenges...
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Britain's creditworthiness was now at greater risk after voting
to leave the European Union, as the country would face
substantial challenges...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens most in 17 months as markets plunge on Brexit
(Adds analyst quote, details on CFTC data, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2999, or 76.93 U.S. cents
* Loonie falls 1.7 percent, its most since January 2015
* Currency touches...
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* Canadian dollar at C$1.2999, or 76.93 U.S. cents
* Loonie falls 1.7 percent, its most since January 2015
* Currency touches...
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Speculators raise net shorts vs sterling in week before 'Brexit' -CFTC data
June 24 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their net
short positions against the British pound in the week before the
United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union, according to
data from...
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short positions against the British pound in the week before the
United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union, according to
data from...
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UPDATE 1-China central bank chief sees 'dynamic' monetary policy adjustments
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - People's Bank of China
governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Friday a more flexible yuan
currency was important for China's development and reforms, and
that monetary policy...
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governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Friday a more flexible yuan
currency was important for China's development and reforms, and
that monetary policy...
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U.S. derivatives, commodities markets functioning normally after Brexit -CFTC
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. commodities
regulator said on Friday it was monitoring the effects of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, and that the markets
its oversees, which...
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regulator said on Friday it was monitoring the effects of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, and that the markets
its oversees, which...
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Brexit could reduce British air passenger numbers 3-5 pct by 2020 -IATA
GENEVA, June 24 (Reuters) - The number of British air
passengers could drop by 3-5 percent by 2020 with an expected
downturn in the economy and fall in sterling following the
Brexit vote, the...
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passengers could drop by 3-5 percent by 2020 with an expected
downturn in the economy and fall in sterling following the
Brexit vote, the...
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BRIEF-Gramercy updates its direct exposure to United Kingdom
* Says expects sale of European assets owned in Goodman
Joint Venture will close on or before June 30, 2016
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Joint Venture will close on or before June 30, 2016
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Russian minister doesn't think Brexit will affect privatisation deals
MOSCOW, June 24 (Reuters) - Russian Economy Minister Alexei
Ulyukayev said on Friday he did not think Britain's vote to
leave the European Union would influence Russia's privatisation
programme,...
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Ulyukayev said on Friday he did not think Britain's vote to
leave the European Union would influence Russia's privatisation
programme,...
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UK markets price in BoE rate cut by year-end after Brexit shock
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Financial markets priced in a
growing chance that the Bank of England will cut interest rates
this year as Britain's vote to leave the European Union sent
rate futures...
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growing chance that the Bank of England will cut interest rates
this year as Britain's vote to leave the European Union sent
rate futures...
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Obama says he respects Britain's decision to leave EU
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
said on Friday he respected Britain's vote to leave the European
Union, and that the United States' relationship with Britain
would endure.
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said on Friday he respected Britain's vote to leave the European
Union, and that the United States' relationship with Britain
would endure.
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Brexit lands hedge fund chief Odey a double winner
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Crispin Odey, a hedge fund
manager who backed the campaign for Britain to leave the
European Union, could turn out to be one of the biggest
financial winners of the vote...
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manager who backed the campaign for Britain to leave the
European Union, could turn out to be one of the biggest
financial winners of the vote...
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UPDATE 1-UK Labour Party lawmakers seek to oust leader Corbyn
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Two members of Britain's main
opposition Labour Party submitted a motion of no confidence in
their leader, Jeremy Corbyn, on Friday after the country voted
to leave the...
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opposition Labour Party submitted a motion of no confidence in
their leader, Jeremy Corbyn, on Friday after the country voted
to leave the...
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UPDATE 2-German regulators query London base for merged LSE-Deutsche Boerse
* LSE share down 9.7 pct, Deutsche Boerse share down 6 pct
(Adds regulatory source, analyst comment, context)
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(Adds regulatory source, analyst comment, context)
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G7 financial chiefs to hold teleconference soon -Japan MOF official
TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro
Aso and his Group of Seven counterparts will soon hold a
conference call, after Britain voted to leave the European
Union, a Japanese finance...
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Aso and his Group of Seven counterparts will soon hold a
conference call, after Britain voted to leave the European
Union, a Japanese finance...
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U.S. would have preferred a different Brexit outcome - Biden
DUBLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden
said on Friday the United States would have preferred Britain to
remain in the European Union, but respected the result of the
Brexit...
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said on Friday the United States would have preferred Britain to
remain in the European Union, but respected the result of the
Brexit...
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
June 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0935 GMT on Friday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0935 GMT on Friday:
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Poland says all must be done to stop others from leaving EU
WARSAW, June 24 (Reuters) - Poland's President Andrzej Duda
said on Friday efforts should be made to prevent other countries
from leaving the European Union after Britain voted to leave the
bloc.
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said on Friday efforts should be made to prevent other countries
from leaving the European Union after Britain voted to leave the
bloc.
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Kremlin: Russia wants EU to remain major economic power after Brexit
MOSCOW, June 24 (Reuters) - Russia wants the European Union
to remain a major economic power, the Kremlin said on Friday,
commenting on Britain's vote in favour of leaving the EU.
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to remain a major economic power, the Kremlin said on Friday,
commenting on Britain's vote in favour of leaving the EU.
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Japan's Aso: to coordinate with G7 in response to market moves after Brexit
TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro
Aso said on Friday that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructed him
to cooperate with the Bank of Japan and closely consult with
Group of Seven...
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Aso said on Friday that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructed him
to cooperate with the Bank of Japan and closely consult with
Group of Seven...
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Leading Brexit figure Johnson jeered as departs London home
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson, a
leading Brexit campaigner and the bookmakers' favourite to
replace David Cameron as prime minister, was booed and jeered as
he left his...
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leading Brexit campaigner and the bookmakers' favourite to
replace David Cameron as prime minister, was booed and jeered as
he left his...
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G7 deputy finance ministers to hold 1130 GMT Brexit call -source
June 24 (Reuters) - Deputy finance ministers of G7 nations
will hold a conference call at 1130 GMT on Friday to discuss
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, a source familiar
with the matter...
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will hold a conference call at 1130 GMT on Friday to discuss
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, a source familiar
with the matter...
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HIGHLIGHTS-UK's Cameron says to stand down
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David
Cameron said he would stand down by October after voters decided
Britain should leave the European Union, something Cameron had
campaigned...
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Cameron said he would stand down by October after voters decided
Britain should leave the European Union, something Cameron had
campaigned...
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Polish finance ministry will not intervene on FX market -deputy minister
WARSAW, June 24 (Reuters) - The Polish finance ministry will
not intervene to half the slide of the zloty following Britain's
vote to quit the European Union (EU), deputy Finance Minister
Piotr Nowak...
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not intervene to half the slide of the zloty following Britain's
vote to quit the European Union (EU), deputy Finance Minister
Piotr Nowak...
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British PM Cameron should stay on for now- senior Conservative lawmaker
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - David Cameron should stay on as
prime minister to help reassure voters in Scotland and northern
Ireland, and to try to calm markets after Britain voted to leave
the...
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prime minister to help reassure voters in Scotland and northern
Ireland, and to try to calm markets after Britain voted to leave
the...
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UPDATE 1-Japan signals readiness to intervene as Brexit boosts yen
TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Japan will respond as needed to
"extremely nervous" exchange-rate moves in the wake of Britain's
referendum on leaving the European Union, Finance Minister Taro
Aso said on...
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"extremely nervous" exchange-rate moves in the wake of Britain's
referendum on leaving the European Union, Finance Minister Taro
Aso said on...
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WRAPUP 7-Britain votes to leave EU in historic divorce
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain has voted to leave the
European Union, results from Thursday's landmark referendum
showed, an outcome that sets the country on an uncertain path
and deals the...
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European Union, results from Thursday's landmark referendum
showed, an outcome that sets the country on an uncertain path
and deals the...
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UPDATE 4-Sterling plunges to 31-year low, biggest ever fall, as UK votes Brexit
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - British markets plunged on
Friday, with sterling hitting a 31-year low in its biggest fall
on record and UK stock futures pointing to a steep fall at the
market open after...
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Friday, with sterling hitting a 31-year low in its biggest fall
on record and UK stock futures pointing to a steep fall at the
market open after...
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UPDATE 1-Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit
* But banks fear losing right to serve EU customers
(Recasts to reflect votes to leave the EU ahead)
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(Recasts to reflect votes to leave the EU ahead)
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Brexit vote- Neath Port Talbot votes to leave -PA
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Neath Port Talbot in south
Wales, which had been predicted to be one of the 15 closest
results in Britain's European Union membership referendum, voted
strongly to leave...
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Wales, which had been predicted to be one of the 15 closest
results in Britain's European Union membership referendum, voted
strongly to leave...
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Japan govt spokesman: sudden FX moves related to Brexit are undesirable
TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - A Japanese government spokesman
said on Friday that sudden moves in currencies and other
financial markets related to Britain's referendum on membership
in the European...
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said on Friday that sudden moves in currencies and other
financial markets related to Britain's referendum on membership
in the European...
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Nikkei gives back gains, turns negative amid Brexit anxiety
TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei gave back earlier
modest gains and fell into the red amid nervous trading, as
votes were counted in Britain's referendum on EU membership.
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modest gains and fell into the red amid nervous trading, as
votes were counted in Britain's referendum on EU membership.
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Brexit vote- Leave ahead with 53.7 pct after first 10 counting areas-PA data
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - After the first 10 counting
areas to declare, 53.7 percent of Britons had voted to leave the
European Union at a membership referendum on Thursday, according
to Press...
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areas to declare, 53.7 percent of Britons had voted to leave the
European Union at a membership referendum on Thursday, according
to Press...
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Brexit vote-Newcastle votes narrowly to remain in EU
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - The city of Newcastle in north
east England voted narrowly to remain in the European Union in a
membership referendum on Thursday, according to official
results.
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east England voted narrowly to remain in the European Union in a
membership referendum on Thursday, according to official
results.
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Sterling reverses course, falls after narrow Remain win in Newcastle
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Sterling slid sharply, falling
two cents against the dollar from a 2016 high above $1.50 after
the UK referendum vote count in the north-eastern city of
Newcastle showed...
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two cents against the dollar from a 2016 high above $1.50 after
the UK referendum vote count in the north-eastern city of
Newcastle showed...
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Spokesman for leave campaign says Farage said he does not know result of EU vote
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - A spokesman for the Leave.EU
campaign said Nigel Farage had just told him that he did not
know who had won Britain's referendum on European Union
membership.
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campaign said Nigel Farage had just told him that he did not
know who had won Britain's referendum on European Union
membership.
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GLOBAL-MARKETS-Sterling, stocks rise as markets bet Britain will remain in EU
* Some caution remains as UK voters closely divided
(Updates market activity, adds investor quote)
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(Updates market activity, adds investor quote)
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GLOBAL-MARKETS-Sterling, stocks rise as markets bet Britain will remain in EU
* Some caution remains as UK voters closely divided
(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies jump as Brexit fears ebb
By Bruno Federowski and Priscila Jordão
SAO PAULO, June 23 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies extended their rally on Thursday as traders doubled
down on bets that Britons will vote...
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SAO PAULO, June 23 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies extended their rally on Thursday as traders doubled
down on bets that Britons will vote...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to nearly 2-week high as Brexit odds fall
* Canadian dollar at $1.2737, or 78.51 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since June 10 at C$1.2680
* Bond prices lower across steeper maturity curve
TORONTO, June 23 (Reuters) -...
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* Loonie touches its strongest since June 10 at C$1.2680
* Bond prices lower across steeper maturity curve
TORONTO, June 23 (Reuters) -...
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FOREX-Dollar down as sterling, euro surge on bets Britain remains in EU
* Emerging market, commodity-linked currencies rise on risk
return
(Updates to U.S. trading, changes dateline, adds quotes)
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return
(Updates to U.S. trading, changes dateline, adds quotes)
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Nigeria central bank sells dollars for fourth day to boost FX liquidity
LAGOS, June 23 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank is selling
dollars on the interbank market for the fourth day to ease
dollar shortages after it floated the currency, traders said.
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dollars on the interbank market for the fourth day to ease
dollar shortages after it floated the currency, traders said.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sterling, stocks surge as Brexit mood swings
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Sterling climbed to a 2016 high
and world stocks rose for a fifth day running on Thursday, as
British voters headed to the polls for a referendum on their
European Union...
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and world stocks rose for a fifth day running on Thursday, as
British voters headed to the polls for a referendum on their
European Union...
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RPT-SAFT ON WEALTH: -The smart money is sitting the Brexit panic out
June 22 (Reuters) - All over the world financial advisors
and brokers are calling clients and urging them to take steps to
"make" or "save" money in light of the British vote on EU
membership on...
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and brokers are calling clients and urging them to take steps to
"make" or "save" money in light of the British vote on EU
membership on...
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UPDATE 2-Norway's central bank keeps rates on hold, tracking Brexit vote
* Crown strengthens against euro
(Adds governor's quotes on rate outlook, Brexit vote,
background, updates crown)
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(Adds governor's quotes on rate outlook, Brexit vote,
background, updates crown)
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks struggle higher; EU vote weighs on C.Europe
By Karin Strohecker
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Emerging assets were broadly
firmer on Thursday, though eastern European markets seesawed as
voting got under way in Britain's hotly contested EU...
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LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Emerging assets were broadly
firmer on Thursday, though eastern European markets seesawed as
voting got under way in Britain's hotly contested EU...
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Norway's central bank keeps rates on hold, repeats further cut to come
OSLO, June 23 (Reuters) - Norway's central bank left its key
interest rate unchanged on Thursday, in line with forecasts, but
repeated it may cut later to fight an economic downturn
triggered by low...
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interest rate unchanged on Thursday, in line with forecasts, but
repeated it may cut later to fight an economic downturn
triggered by low...
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UPDATE 1-Sterling overnight volatility indicators hit record highs
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - The cost of hedging against
swings in sterling over the next 24 hours surged to the highest
on record on Thursday as the contract rolled over to capture the
result of...
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swings in sterling over the next 24 hours surged to the highest
on record on Thursday as the contract rolled over to capture the
result of...
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UPDATE 1-Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign
* For full coverage click on cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=brexit
on Eikon
(Updates with polls open, S&P warning, G7 plan, newspaper
headlines)
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on Eikon
(Updates with polls open, S&P warning, G7 plan, newspaper
headlines)
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Russian C.bank cuts inflation forecast for end-2016 to 5-6 pct
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) - Russia's Central Bank said on
Thursday it had decreased its inflation forecast for the end of
2016 to between 5 and 6 percent.
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Thursday it had decreased its inflation forecast for the end of
2016 to between 5 and 6 percent.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
INSIGHT-Africa's richest man got a fistful of dollars in Nigerian currency squeeze
LAGOS/LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - As Nigeria grapples with a
foreign exchange crisis, one person stands out in the scramble
to obtain hard currency: Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man.
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foreign exchange crisis, one person stands out in the scramble
to obtain hard currency: Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man.
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Payments app Circle raises $60 mln in China expansion
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - U.S.-based payments app Circle
has raised $60 million from Chinese investors and launched a
company in China, as it seeks to expand in the world's
second-largest economy.
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has raised $60 million from Chinese investors and launched a
company in China, as it seeks to expand in the world's
second-largest economy.
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UPDATE 2-G7 to issue statement if Britain votes to exit EU - sources
TOKYO, June 23 (Reuters) - Group of Seven finance leaders
will issue a statement stressing their readiness to take all
necessary steps to calm markets if Britain votes to exit the
European Union,...
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will issue a statement stressing their readiness to take all
necessary steps to calm markets if Britain votes to exit the
European Union,...
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Britain votes on EU membership after tight and bitter campaign
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Britons will decide the future
of their country and Europe on Thursday in a vote on European
Union membership after a bitter campaign that appeared to divide
the nation...
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of their country and Europe on Thursday in a vote on European
Union membership after a bitter campaign that appeared to divide
the nation...
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UPDATE 1-NY regulator says some banks not complying with settlements
NEW YORK, June 22 (Reuters) - Financial institutions that
settled misconduct charges with New York State's financial
regulator have committed new improper behavior and "serious
compliance failures,"...
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settled misconduct charges with New York State's financial
regulator have committed new improper behavior and "serious
compliance failures,"...
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CME Group increases price-swing limits ahead of Brexit vote
June 22 (Reuters) - CME Group said on Wednesday it has
doubled the special price fluctuation limits for all currency
futures and options, as the exchange operator prepares for
potentially wider...
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doubled the special price fluctuation limits for all currency
futures and options, as the exchange operator prepares for
potentially wider...
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J.P. Morgan: Brexit poll analysis suggests "In" is just ahead
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Investment bank J.P. Morgan said
its analysis of recent opinion polls on Britain's European Union
membership referendum showed the "In" camp was narrowly ahead...
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its analysis of recent opinion polls on Britain's European Union
membership referendum showed the "In" camp was narrowly ahead...
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NY regulator: Some banks aren't complying with settlement pacts
NEW YORK, June 22 (Reuters) - Monitors who are keeping tabs
on financial institutions that settled misconduct charges with
New York State's financial regulator have uncovered "serious
compliance...
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on financial institutions that settled misconduct charges with
New York State's financial regulator have uncovered "serious
compliance...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, sterling gain on eve of Brexit vote
* Yellen hints at no rate hike in July
(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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Lagarde says Fed should focus on stability, avoid "abrupt" moves
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund
Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday that the
Federal Reserve should avoid "abrupt" interest rate moves and
focus on...
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Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday that the
Federal Reserve should avoid "abrupt" interest rate moves and
focus on...
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FXCM ups margins once more against Brexit uncertainty
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Online currency broker FXCM
raised required margins for the second time in less
than a month for 18 major FX pairs on Wednesday, advising
clients to put aside more funds...
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raised required margins for the second time in less
than a month for 18 major FX pairs on Wednesday, advising
clients to put aside more funds...
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FOREX-Dollar weakens, impending Brexit vote lifts sterling, euro
* Aussie, Kiwi gain on risk appetite revival
(Updates to U.S. trading, changes byline, dateline, previous
London)
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(Updates to U.S. trading, changes byline, dateline, previous
London)
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IMF sees U.S. economy in "good shape", too many in poverty
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary
Fund said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy was "overall in
good shape", with growth set to accelerate from recent setbacks
despite an...
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Fund said on Wednesday that the U.S. economy was "overall in
good shape", with growth set to accelerate from recent setbacks
despite an...
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UPDATE 1-IMF sees U.S. economy in "good shape", too many in poverty
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary
Fund said on Wednesday the U.S. economy was "overall in good
shape", with growth set to accelerate from recent setbacks
despite an...
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Fund said on Wednesday the U.S. economy was "overall in good
shape", with growth set to accelerate from recent setbacks
despite an...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, sterling gain as Brexit vote nears; Yellen cools rate talk
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Stocks and sterling rose while
the safe-haven assets gold and bonds slipped on Wednesday, as
investors grew more optimistic Britain would vote to remain in
the European...
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the safe-haven assets gold and bonds slipped on Wednesday, as
investors grew more optimistic Britain would vote to remain in
the European...
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Investors cheer Nigeria currency float but won't rush back yet
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Nigeria's swift one-step move to
a floating currency has been welcomed by investors but most
nonetheless will stay away until Africa's biggest economy shows
signs of...
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a floating currency has been welcomed by investors but most
nonetheless will stay away until Africa's biggest economy shows
signs of...
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UPDATE 2-On eve of fateful British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
* Bitter campaign dominated by immigration and economy
(Adds Johnson, Farage quotes, background)
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(Adds Johnson, Farage quotes, background)
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BRIEF-Fed's Jerome Powell on Brexit decision - "We're ready for whatever happens"- CNBC
* Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell on Brexit decision
"We're ready for whatever happens"- CNBC
(Bengaluru Newsroom)
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"We're ready for whatever happens"- CNBC
(Bengaluru Newsroom)
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Funds hoard cash as safety blanket ahead of Brexit vote
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - British mutual funds are showing
their nervousness ahead of Thursday's vote on European Union
membership by holding more cash than at any time in the past
five years,...
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their nervousness ahead of Thursday's vote on European Union
membership by holding more cash than at any time in the past
five years,...
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Drought-hit Zimbabwe restricts imports to stem dollar outflow
HARARE, June 22 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe has imposed
restrictions on imports of a list of basic goods, mainly from
South Africa, to protect local industries and stem an outflow of
scarce dollars from the...
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restrictions on imports of a list of basic goods, mainly from
South Africa, to protect local industries and stem an outflow of
scarce dollars from the...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks inch to 12-day highs
By Sujata Rao
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve chief Janet
Yellen's circumspect tone on raising interest rates helped
emerging stocks almost half a percent higher on Wednesday...
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LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve chief Janet
Yellen's circumspect tone on raising interest rates helped
emerging stocks almost half a percent higher on Wednesday...
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Conditions perfect to lift Iceland's capital controls - finance minister
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Conditions are perfect to lift
capital controls imposed on Iceland's economy during a 2008
financial crisis, Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson said on
Wednesday.
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capital controls imposed on Iceland's economy during a 2008
financial crisis, Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson said on
Wednesday.
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FOREX-Sterling and euro firm ahead of Brexit vote
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Sterling and the euro inched
higher on the last day of campaigning before Britain's
referendum on EU membership, the pound trading just off its
highest this year after a...
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higher on the last day of campaigning before Britain's
referendum on EU membership, the pound trading just off its
highest this year after a...
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On eve of fateful British EU referendum, rivals race for final votes
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron and
his eurosceptic opponents were crisscrossing Britain on
Wednesday in a final push for votes on the eve of a momentous
referendum on...
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his eurosceptic opponents were crisscrossing Britain on
Wednesday in a final push for votes on the eve of a momentous
referendum on...
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Sterling firms as EU vote campaigns enter final stretch
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Sterling rose on Wednesday,
moving back towards a 5-1/2-month high against the dollar, as
investors cut bets against the pound just a day before Britain
votes on whether...
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moving back towards a 5-1/2-month high against the dollar, as
investors cut bets against the pound just a day before Britain
votes on whether...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, sterling inch up as Brexit vote looms, Yellen cools rate talk
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Stocks and sterling rose while
traditional safe-haven assets gold and bonds slipped on
Wednesday, as investors were guardedly optimistic about a
"Remain" vote in Britain's...
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traditional safe-haven assets gold and bonds slipped on
Wednesday, as investors were guardedly optimistic about a
"Remain" vote in Britain's...
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RPT-UBS warns Brexit volatility may affect trading after EU vote
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Swiss investment bank UBS warned
its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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Citi says close 'In' vote in EU referendum could still undermine EU and UK stability
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Citi researchers said on
Wednesday they believed Britain would vote on Thursday by a
close margin to remain in the European Union but that such a
close vote could still...
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Wednesday they believed Britain would vote on Thursday by a
close margin to remain in the European Union but that such a
close vote could still...
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
UPDATE 1-Brazil says banks solid after Oi bankruptcy petition
SAO PAULO, June 21 (Reuters) - The bankruptcy petition of
mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in
Brazil, poses no threat to the country's state banks or the
wider financial system. the...
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mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in
Brazil, poses no threat to the country's state banks or the
wider financial system. the...
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Morning News Call - India, June 22
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FACTORS TO WATCH
10:30 am: Federal cabinet likely...
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10:30 am: Federal cabinet likely...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks steady, sentiment fragile ahead of Brexit vote
TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were steady on
Wednesday as nervous investors counted down to Britain's
make-or-break EU referendum, while Federal Reserve Chair Janet
Yellen's cautious tone...
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Wednesday as nervous investors counted down to Britain's
make-or-break EU referendum, while Federal Reserve Chair Janet
Yellen's cautious tone...
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North Korean missiles fall in Sea of Japan- Pentagon
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - Missiles from North Korea's
two latest missile launches flew over the Sea of Japan where
they both fell, according to initial information, a Pentagon
spokesman said on...
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two latest missile launches flew over the Sea of Japan where
they both fell, according to initial information, a Pentagon
spokesman said on...
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FOREX-Dollar takes the lead as sterling stalls ahead of Brexit vote
SYDNEY, June 22 (Reuters) - The dollar clung onto modest
gains early on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet
Yellen held the line of "gradual increases" in U.S. rates, while
sterling's...
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gains early on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet
Yellen held the line of "gradual increases" in U.S. rates, while
sterling's...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ steady as oil falls then rallies, Fed cautious
(Adds comment, details on Fed, oil; updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2811, or 78.06 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2811, or 78.06 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
...
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Top U.S. regulators discuss possibility of Britain leaving EU - Treasury
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - The heads of the U.S.
financial regulatory agencies, including Treasury Secretary Jack
Lew, conferred on Tuesday about the upcoming "Brexit" vote in a
regularly...
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financial regulatory agencies, including Treasury Secretary Jack
Lew, conferred on Tuesday about the upcoming "Brexit" vote in a
regularly...
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UBS warns Brexit volatility may affect trading after EU vote
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Swiss investment bank UBS warned
its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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Brazilian banks solid after Oi bankruptcy petition -central bank
SAO PAULO, June 21 (Reuters) - The bankruptcy petition of
mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in Brazil, poses no
threat to the country's financial system, central bank director
Aldo Mendes...
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mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in Brazil, poses no
threat to the country's financial system, central bank director
Aldo Mendes...
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UPDATE 1-Fed's Powell warns that dollar-based Libor could disappear
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - Financial markets
need to consider the risks of relying heavily on the
dollar-based London Interbank Offer Rate because this reference
rate could stop being...
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need to consider the risks of relying heavily on the
dollar-based London Interbank Offer Rate because this reference
rate could stop being...
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WRAPUP 2-Fed cautious on rates due to Brexit, U.S. hiring slowdown -Yellen
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's
ability to raise interest rates this year may hinge on a rebound
in hiring that would convince policymakers the U.S. economy
isn't faltering, Fed...
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ability to raise interest rates this year may hinge on a rebound
in hiring that would convince policymakers the U.S. economy
isn't faltering, Fed...
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UPDATE 1-PM Cameron says Britain's EU referendum is "very close" - Financial Times
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron
said Thursday's referendum on Britain's membership of the
European Union was likely to be very close but he also predicted
a "remain dividend"...
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said Thursday's referendum on Britain's membership of the
European Union was likely to be very close but he also predicted
a "remain dividend"...
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UK has 46.5 million electorate for EU referendum - Electoral Commission
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - The United Kingdom and Gibraltar
have a total of 46.5 million electors who are eligible to vote
in Thursday's referendum on European Union membership, the
Electoral...
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have a total of 46.5 million electors who are eligible to vote
in Thursday's referendum on European Union membership, the
Electoral...
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TABLE-UK has 46.5 million electorate for EU referendum
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - The United Kingdom and Gibraltar
have a total of 46.5 million electors who are eligible to vote
in Thursday's referendum on European Union membership, the
Electoral...
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have a total of 46.5 million electors who are eligible to vote
in Thursday's referendum on European Union membership, the
Electoral...
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U.S. banks tell trading clients to brace for UK vote
June 21 (Reuters) - U.S. banks including Bank of America
Corp and Morgan Stanley are warning clients about
the potential for extreme price moves as Britain prepares to
vote on its membership of the...
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Corp and Morgan Stanley are warning clients about
the potential for extreme price moves as Britain prepares to
vote on its membership of the...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks fall after Oi files for bankruptcy protection
By Bruno Federowski and Priscila Jordão
SAO PAULO, June 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell on
Tuesday after Oi SA filed for Brazil's largest ever bankruptcy
protection, weighing on banks that...
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SAO PAULO, June 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell on
Tuesday after Oi SA filed for Brazil's largest ever bankruptcy
protection, weighing on banks that...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ retreats from 1-week high as oil falls
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2820, or 78.00 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, June 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
slightly against its U.S....
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* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, June 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
slightly against its U.S....
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UPDATE 2-Hungary leaves interest rate on hold at record low
BUDAPEST, June 21 (Reuters) - The National Bank of Hungary
left its main interest rate unchanged at a record low 0.9
percent on Tuesday, as expected, and repeated a pledge to keep
policy loose.
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left its main interest rate unchanged at a record low 0.9
percent on Tuesday, as expected, and repeated a pledge to keep
policy loose.
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Fed cautious on rates due to Brexit, hiring slowdown -Yellen
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - Global risks and a U.S.
hiring slowdown warrant a cautious approach to raising interest
rates as the Federal Reserve looks for confirmation that the
country's economic...
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hiring slowdown warrant a cautious approach to raising interest
rates as the Federal Reserve looks for confirmation that the
country's economic...
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Nigeria overnight rate triples as lenders see lower naira liquidity
LAGOS, June 21 (Reuters) - Nigeria's interbank overnight
rate soared to 60 percent on Tuesday from 18 percent, as
commercial lenders expected the central bank to debit them
around 1.2 trillion naira...
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rate soared to 60 percent on Tuesday from 18 percent, as
commercial lenders expected the central bank to debit them
around 1.2 trillion naira...
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UPDATE 1-Nigeria's naira extends losses after currency peg removed
LAGOS, June 21 (Reuters) - Nigeria's naira weakened against
the dollar for a second day on Tuesday after the central bank
removed its currency peg in an effort to alleviate chronic
foreign currency...
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the dollar for a second day on Tuesday after the central bank
removed its currency peg in an effort to alleviate chronic
foreign currency...
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Nigeria cbank sells $3.5 bln in forward trades to clear FX backlog
LAGOS, June 21 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank has sold
$3.5 billion on the forward market after it auctioned $532
million and intervened on the interbank market on Monday to
clear backlog of...
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$3.5 billion on the forward market after it auctioned $532
million and intervened on the interbank market on Monday to
clear backlog of...
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Nigeria's naira extends losses after currency peg removed
LAGOS, June 21 (Reuters) - Nigeria's naira fell against the
dollar for a second day on Tuesday after the central bank
removed its currency peg in an effort to alleviate chronic
foreign currency...
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dollar for a second day on Tuesday after the central bank
removed its currency peg in an effort to alleviate chronic
foreign currency...
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JPMorgan says Britain's EU referendum too close to call
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - JPMorgan researchers said on
Tuesday that Britain's referendum on European Union membership
in two days was too close to call.
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Tuesday that Britain's referendum on European Union membership
in two days was too close to call.
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Fading Brexit fear fuels rand rise, keeps risk appetite intact
JOHANNESBURG, June 21 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand
extended three days of gains against the dollar on Tuesday, as
cautious optimism that Britons would vote to stay in the
European Union kept...
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extended three days of gains against the dollar on Tuesday, as
cautious optimism that Britons would vote to stay in the
European Union kept...
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FOREX-Sterling hits 3-week high on growing 'Bremain' hopes
TOKYO/SINGAPORE, June 21 (Reuters) - The British pound set a
three-week high against the dollar on Tuesday, getting a lift
after opinion polls swung in favour of the campaign for Britain
to stay in...
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three-week high against the dollar on Tuesday, getting a lift
after opinion polls swung in favour of the campaign for Britain
to stay in...
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Monday, June 20, 2016
UPDATE 1-Morning News Call - India, June 21
(Updates Thomson Reuters/INSEAD survey timings and day of release. Adds GMF
ASIA LIVECHAT with Michael Every.)
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ASIA LIVECHAT with Michael Every.)
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FOREX-Sterling firm near 3-week high on growing Bremain hopes
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - The British pound held near
three-week highs against the dollar and euro on Tuesday, a day
after it had made its biggest daily gains since late 2008 as
opinion polls swung...
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three-week highs against the dollar and euro on Tuesday, a day
after it had made its biggest daily gains since late 2008 as
opinion polls swung...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares pause, sterling stands tall as Brexit vote looms
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Asian shares got off to a
tentative start on Tuesday, as investors paused after a rally
triggered by growing expectations that British voters will opt
to remain in the...
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tentative start on Tuesday, as investors paused after a rally
triggered by growing expectations that British voters will opt
to remain in the...
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UPDATE 1-EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies jump on reduced Brexit concerns
(Updates closing prices)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, June 20 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies jumped on Monday for a second day after weekend
opinion polls suggested the...
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, June 20 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies jumped on Monday for a second day after weekend
opinion polls suggested the...
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Social researcher NatCen sees UK leaning towards EU "In" vote
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) -
Voters in Britain favour staying in the European Union,
according to a poll published by social research organization
NatCen on Monday,...
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Voters in Britain favour staying in the European Union,
according to a poll published by social research organization
NatCen on Monday,...
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Nigeria's central bank appoints 15 FX primary dealers - traders
LAGOS, June 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank has
appointed 15 of its commercial lenders as primary forex dealers,
as the naira tumbled 30 percent after it lifted its peg on the
currency, traders...
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appointed 15 of its commercial lenders as primary forex dealers,
as the naira tumbled 30 percent after it lifted its peg on the
currency, traders...
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Nigerian central bank sells dollars at interbank market
LAGOS, June 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank intervened
to sell U.S. dollars into the interbank market on Monday after a
"managed float" failed to attract trading between banks due to
liquidity...
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to sell U.S. dollars into the interbank market on Monday after a
"managed float" failed to attract trading between banks due to
liquidity...
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Australian "bitcoin founder" quietly bidding for patent empire
SYDNEY/SINGAPORE, June 20 (Reuters) - Craig Wright, the
Australian who claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin, is
attempting to build a large patent portfolio around the digital
currency and...
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Australian who claimed to be the inventor of bitcoin, is
attempting to build a large patent portfolio around the digital
currency and...
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UPDATE 2-Sterling in biggest one-day gain for 7 years as Brexit fears ease
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - Sterling soared 2 percent
against the dollar on Monday, putting it on track for its
biggest one-day gain for more than seven years as worries eased
that Britain might vote...
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against the dollar on Monday, putting it on track for its
biggest one-day gain for more than seven years as worries eased
that Britain might vote...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Naira tumbles 23 pct; assets gain as Brexit fears ease
By Karin Strohecker
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's naira lost around
quarter of its value on Monday after the central bank dropped
its dollar peg, though most other emerging markets assets...
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LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's naira lost around
quarter of its value on Monday after the central bank dropped
its dollar peg, though most other emerging markets assets...
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Nigerian black market naira rate firms as interbank trading begins
LAGOS, June 20 (Reuters) - Nigerian black market foreign
exchange dealers were quoting the naira in a spread between
325-345 to the U.S. dollar on Monday, firmer than 355 on Friday
as new interbank...
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exchange dealers were quoting the naira in a spread between
325-345 to the U.S. dollar on Monday, firmer than 355 on Friday
as new interbank...
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Nigerian naira devalues 23 percent after currency peg ends
LAGOS, June 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's naira devalued 22.7
percent against the U.S. dollar on Monday as interbank market
trading began following the removal of a central bank currency
peg, Thomson...
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percent against the U.S. dollar on Monday as interbank market
trading began following the removal of a central bank currency
peg, Thomson...
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UPDATE 1-India announces sweeping reforms to foreign direct investment rules
* Full foreign ownership allowed in defence, civil aviation
(New throughout with announcement)
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(New throughout with announcement)
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Probability of Remain vote in Britain's EU referendum rises to 74.6 pct - Betfair odds
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - The probability of a British
vote to remain in the European Union implied by Betfair betting
odds rose to 74.6 percent on Monday, up from a range between 60
and 67 percent...
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vote to remain in the European Union implied by Betfair betting
odds rose to 74.6 percent on Monday, up from a range between 60
and 67 percent...
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India to hold briefing on FDI rules - official
NEW DELHI, June 20 (Reuters) - A senior Indian government
official was due on Monday to hold a briefing on foreign direct
investment, as reports circulated that Prime Minister Narendra
Modi would...
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official was due on Monday to hold a briefing on foreign direct
investment, as reports circulated that Prime Minister Narendra
Modi would...
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UPDATE 1-IMF says Japan needs bold reforms to spark economic revival
TOKYO, June 20 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund
on Monday said the Japanese government's quest to revitalise its
economy faces a long slog in the absence of 'bold' structural
reforms, and...
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on Monday said the Japanese government's quest to revitalise its
economy faces a long slog in the absence of 'bold' structural
reforms, and...
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Probability of Remain vote in Britain's EU referendum rises to 72 pct - Betfair odds
LONDON, June 20 (Reuters) - The implied probability of a
British vote to remain in the European Union rose to 72 percent
on Monday, up from a range between 60 and 67 percent on Friday,
according to...
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British vote to remain in the European Union rose to 72 percent
on Monday, up from a range between 60 and 67 percent on Friday,
according to...
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Azerbaijan swings to current account deficit in Q1 - c.bank
BAKU, June 20 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's current account
deficit totalled $432.1 million in the first quarter of this
year compared with a surplus of $56.7 million in January-March
2015, Azeri central...
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deficit totalled $432.1 million in the first quarter of this
year compared with a surplus of $56.7 million in January-March
2015, Azeri central...
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Sunday, June 19, 2016
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British pound rises more than 1 pct against dollar in early Asian trade
TOKYO, June 20 (Reuters) - The British pound gained more
than 1 percent against the dollar in early Monday Asian trade,
as momentum swung in favour for Britain to remain in the
European Union just...
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than 1 percent against the dollar in early Monday Asian trade,
as momentum swung in favour for Britain to remain in the
European Union just...
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UK's Sunday Times urges readers to vote for "Leave"
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Britain's Sunday Times newspaper
called on its readers to vote to leave the European Union in
Thursday's referendum as a way to press for deeper reform of the
bloc, which...
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called on its readers to vote to leave the European Union in
Thursday's referendum as a way to press for deeper reform of the
bloc, which...
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Tracing the global market thread that could be unraveled by Brexit
LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - If Britons vote to take their
country out of the European Union on June 23, no corner of the
global financial market complex will emerge unscathed.
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country out of the European Union on June 23, no corner of the
global financial market complex will emerge unscathed.
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Saturday, June 18, 2016
Britain's Mail on Sunday backs "Remain" in EU referendum
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Britain's right-leaning Mail on
Sunday newspaper has endorsed the campaign to remain in the
European Union, its deputy news editor said on Saturday.
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Sunday newspaper has endorsed the campaign to remain in the
European Union, its deputy news editor said on Saturday.
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Seven names on long list to replace RBI's Rajan - official
NEW DELHI, June 18 (Reuters) - There are seven candidates on
a long list to replace Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram
Rajan, a senior government official told Reuters on Saturday.
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a long list to replace Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram
Rajan, a senior government official told Reuters on Saturday.
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Nigerian banks ask customers to submit bids ahead of naira float
LAGOS, June 18 (Reuters) - Nigeria's commercial banks have
asked customers to submit bids ahead of the start of new
interbank foreign exchange trading on Monday, a senior banking
source told Reuters...
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asked customers to submit bids ahead of the start of new
interbank foreign exchange trading on Monday, a senior banking
source told Reuters...
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UPDATE 2-India central bank chief Rajan to step down in September
MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - Reserve Bank of India Governor
Raghuram Rajan, who has faced criticism from members of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party for not lowering interest
rates enough,...
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Raghuram Rajan, who has faced criticism from members of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party for not lowering interest
rates enough,...
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Implied probability of Remain vote in Britain's EU referendum falls to 65 pct - Betfair odds
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The implied probability of a
British vote to remain in the European Union on June 23 fell to
65 percent on Saturday, according to Betfair betting odds.
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British vote to remain in the European Union on June 23 fell to
65 percent on Saturday, according to Betfair betting odds.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. sees China investment talks 'productive' after new offers -USTR
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Bilateral investment talks
between the United States and China "continue to be productive,"
the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday after the
two sides...
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between the United States and China "continue to be productive,"
the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday after the
two sides...
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Friday, June 17, 2016
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies up as Brexit jitters fade
(Updates prices, adds details on Peru central bank)
By Bruno Federowski and Priscila Jordão
SAO PAULO, June 17 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stocks
and currencies advanced on Friday as...
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By Bruno Federowski and Priscila Jordão
SAO PAULO, June 17 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stocks
and currencies advanced on Friday as...
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U.S. sees China investment talks productive after new offers -USTR
WASHINGTON, June 17 (Reuters) - Bilateral investment talks
between the United States and China "continue to be productive,"
the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday after the
two sides...
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between the United States and China "continue to be productive,"
the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday after the
two sides...
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UPDATE 1-DoubleLine's Gundlach sees Bremain, not Brexit, as likely outcome
NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief
executive officer of DoubleLine Capital, said on Friday he
thinks Britain will "Bremain" in the European Union and if
investors agree they should...
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executive officer of DoubleLine Capital, said on Friday he
thinks Britain will "Bremain" in the European Union and if
investors agree they should...
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UPDATE 2-Rio state declares financial emergency, requests funding for Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 17 (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro's governor declared a state of financial emergency Friday and requested federal funds to help fulfill obligations for public services during the...
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UPDATE 2-Speculators cut net shorts vs sterling, net longs in dollar ahead of 'Brexit' vote
(Adds tables)
June 17 (Reuters) - Currency speculators reduced their net
short positions against the British pound in the latest week,
ahead of a crucial vote about Britain's future in the...
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June 17 (Reuters) - Currency speculators reduced their net
short positions against the British pound in the latest week,
ahead of a crucial vote about Britain's future in the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sterling, bond yields gain as Brexit views shift
* Oil up as Brexit fears ease, still down for week
(Updates with U.S. market closing levels)
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(Updates with U.S. market closing levels)
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DoubleLine's Gundlach sees Bremain, not Brexit, as likely outcome
NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief
executive officer of DoubleLine Capital, said on Friday he
thinks Britain will "Bremain" in the European Union and if
investors agree they should...
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executive officer of DoubleLine Capital, said on Friday he
thinks Britain will "Bremain" in the European Union and if
investors agree they should...
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New consensus on Brazil's currency brings down hedging costs
SAO PAULO, June 17 (Reuters) - Economists are more in
agreement than they have been since 2014 about where Brazil's
currency is heading after a political crisis unseated President
Dilma Rousseff.
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agreement than they have been since 2014 about where Brazil's
currency is heading after a political crisis unseated President
Dilma Rousseff.
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UPDATE 1-Bank of Canada wants upgrades to core payment systems
CALGARY, June 17 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada wants
upgrades made to the core payments systems used in the country's
financial system in order to make them more efficient and
competitive, a top...
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upgrades made to the core payments systems used in the country's
financial system in order to make them more efficient and
competitive, a top...
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Canadian currency, economy seen weakening if Britain exits EU
TORONTO, June 17 (Reuters) - Canada's currency will weaken
and the chances its central bank cuts interest rates would jump
if Britain votes next week to leave the European Union,
strategists warn,...
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and the chances its central bank cuts interest rates would jump
if Britain votes next week to leave the European Union,
strategists warn,...
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UPDATE 2-Nigeria stocks, black market naira soar after FX reforms
LAGOS, June 17 (Reuters) - The Nigerian naira firmed on the
black market on Friday, while stocks posted their biggest weekly
rally in 14 months as domestic funds snapped up shares following
central...
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black market on Friday, while stocks posted their biggest weekly
rally in 14 months as domestic funds snapped up shares following
central...
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UPDATE 2-Sterling hedging costs hit record highs as Brexit vote looms
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - The cost of hedging against
sharp swings in sterling over the next week rose to a record
high on Friday as the contract rolled over to capture the date
for Britain's vote...
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sharp swings in sterling over the next week rose to a record
high on Friday as the contract rolled over to capture the date
for Britain's vote...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sterling, bond yields up as Brexit opinions shift
* Oil recovers ground
(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with early U.S. market activity, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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INVESTMENT FOCUS-Index-eligible or not, China's allure dimmed by yuan fears
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Just as China's $10 trillion
bond and equity markets appear to be on the cusp of joining
global indexes, investors who long sought free access to these
assets have started...
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bond and equity markets appear to be on the cusp of joining
global indexes, investors who long sought free access to these
assets have started...
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FOREX-Sterling gains as risk aversion abates before Brexit vote
NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - Sterling rose on Friday as
traders evaluated whether the killing of pro-EU British Member
of Parliament Jo Cox may alter the balance of opinion in
Britain's referendum...
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traders evaluated whether the killing of pro-EU British Member
of Parliament Jo Cox may alter the balance of opinion in
Britain's referendum...
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Nigeria overnight rate falls, cbank mops cash to boost FX reforms
LAGOS, June 17 (Reuters) - Nigeria's interbank overnight
rate fell 250 basis points to 1.5 percent on Friday from a week
ago, driven by excess liquidity, prompting the central bank to
mop up the...
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rate fell 250 basis points to 1.5 percent on Friday from a week
ago, driven by excess liquidity, prompting the central bank to
mop up the...
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REFILE-Nigeria naira firms 2.8 pct on parallel market after FX reforms
LAGOS, June 17 (Reuters) - Nigeria naira firmed to 355 to
the dollar on the parallel market on Friday, up 2.8 percent from
the previous day after the central bank introduced reforms
designed to...
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the dollar on the parallel market on Friday, up 2.8 percent from
the previous day after the central bank introduced reforms
designed to...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as oil prices rebound
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2882, or 77.63 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, June 17 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar
strengthened against its...
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* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, June 17 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar
strengthened against its...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sell-off abates as Brexit opinion seen shifting
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Shares, oil and bond yields rose
on Friday after a tumultuous week and as campaigning for
Britain's EU membership referendum next week was suspended after
the killing of a...
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on Friday after a tumultuous week and as campaigning for
Britain's EU membership referendum next week was suspended after
the killing of a...
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UPDATE 1-Putin: Russia has no grudge against EU, ready to improve ties
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 17 (Reuters) - President
Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia did not hold a grudge
against the European Union and was ready to work to improve
relations with the bloc,...
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Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia did not hold a grudge
against the European Union and was ready to work to improve
relations with the bloc,...
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BRIEF-Bank of Spain sees scope for further banking consolidation in Spain
* Bank of Spain deputy governor Fernando Restoy says further
banking consolidation more likely within national markets in the
short and medium term
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banking consolidation more likely within national markets in the
short and medium term
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Russia's Putin says VEB bank should support long-term high-tech projects
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 17 (Reuters) - The key task for
Russia's recently restructured state development bank,
Vnesheconombank (VEB), will be supporting long-term projects in
the high-tech...
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Russia's recently restructured state development bank,
Vnesheconombank (VEB), will be supporting long-term projects in
the high-tech...
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Russia's Putin says structural problems persist in global economy
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 17 (Reuters) - Russian President
Vladimir Putin said on Friday that structural problems persist
in the global economy.
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Vladimir Putin said on Friday that structural problems persist
in the global economy.
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UPDATE 1-Nigeria's central bank sells naira bills at bumper rate -traders
LAGOS, June 17 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank is selling
long-dated treasury bills at higher yields than in the secondary
market to mop up naira liquidity before the start next week of
open...
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long-dated treasury bills at higher yields than in the secondary
market to mop up naira liquidity before the start next week of
open...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sell-off abates as Brexit opinion seen shifting
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Shares, oil and bond yields rose
on Friday after a tumultuous week and as campaigning for
Britain's EU membership vote next week was suspended after the
killing of a...
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on Friday after a tumultuous week and as campaigning for
Britain's EU membership vote next week was suspended after the
killing of a...
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CEE MARKETS-Assets rebound as Brexit fears ease, swings seen returning
* Assets rebound, zloty volatility signals further jitters
* CEE central banks not signalled measures to protect
markets
* Croatian markets under further pressure as PM ousted
By Sandor...
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* CEE central banks not signalled measures to protect
markets
* Croatian markets under further pressure as PM ousted
By Sandor...
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Banks ING, SG warn of difficult trading conditions around Brexit vote -sources
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Dutch bank ING and France's
Societe Generale have sent letters to clients warning them of
difficult trading conditions in financial markets and large gaps
in pricing of...
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Societe Generale have sent letters to clients warning them of
difficult trading conditions in financial markets and large gaps
in pricing of...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Relief for emerging assets after Brexit, Fed-fuelled weakness
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks rose on Friday
but were set to end the week in the red as Brexit concerns
weighed on markets while China's yuan posted its biggest weekly
loss in over a...
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but were set to end the week in the red as Brexit concerns
weighed on markets while China's yuan posted its biggest weekly
loss in over a...
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Sterling one-week options hit record highs before Brexit vote - traders
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - The cost of hedging against
sharp swings in sterling over the next week rose to a record
high on Friday as the contract rolled over to capture the date
for Britain's vote...
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sharp swings in sterling over the next week rose to a record
high on Friday as the contract rolled over to capture the date
for Britain's vote...
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FOREX-Sterling, euro recover as Brexit opinion seen shifting
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Sterling rose half a percent in
early London trading on Friday and the euro added to gains in
the past 24 hours on expectations that the killing of a pro-EU
British MP may...
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early London trading on Friday and the euro added to gains in
the past 24 hours on expectations that the killing of a pro-EU
British MP may...
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Thursday, June 16, 2016
British companies prepare for long night to possible Brexit
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - British companies are preparing
for the possibility that the country will vote to leave the
European Union with extra funds, pre-written statements and
plans for...
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for the possibility that the country will vote to leave the
European Union with extra funds, pre-written statements and
plans for...
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Mrs Watanabe may add to sterling chaos if Britain leaves Europe
TOKYO, June 17 (Reuters) - Japanese retail investors,
collectively nicknamed Mrs Watanabe, are building huge positions
in pound sterling and may be among the first victims of market
turmoil should...
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collectively nicknamed Mrs Watanabe, are building huge positions
in pound sterling and may be among the first victims of market
turmoil should...
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Bank of England's Carney scraps planned speech after lawmaker killed
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Mark
Carney will not deliver a planned, high-profile speech later on
Thursday after the killing of Labour Party lawmaker Jo Cox
earlier in the...
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Carney will not deliver a planned, high-profile speech later on
Thursday after the killing of Labour Party lawmaker Jo Cox
earlier in the...
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Sterling cuts losses sharply vs dollar after death of member of Parliament
NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - Sterling sharply cut losses
against the dollar on Thursday after British police said Jo Cox,
a lawmaker for Britain's opposition Labour Party, has died after
she was...
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against the dollar on Thursday after British police said Jo Cox,
a lawmaker for Britain's opposition Labour Party, has died after
she was...
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FOREX-Yen spikes after BoJ holds off easing
NEW YORK, June 16 (Reuters) - The yen jumped to its highest
in more than three years against the euro and its strongest
level in nearly two years versus the dollar on Thursday after
the Bank of Japan...
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in more than three years against the euro and its strongest
level in nearly two years versus the dollar on Thursday after
the Bank of Japan...
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Brazil's interim president calls allegations against him "irresponsible"
SAO PAULO, June 16 (Reuters) - Brazil's interim President
Michel Temer said on Thursday that plea bargain testimony
linking him and senior members of his coalition to a vast
bribery scandal at...
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Michel Temer said on Thursday that plea bargain testimony
linking him and senior members of his coalition to a vast
bribery scandal at...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to nearly 2-week low as oil, stocks fall
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3025, or 76.78 U.S. cents
* Loonie touched weakest since June 3 at C$1.3044
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
* 10-year yield lowest since Feb. 12 at...
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* Loonie touched weakest since June 3 at C$1.3044
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
* 10-year yield lowest since Feb. 12 at...
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UPDATE 2-Return to prior China yuan policy would reignite tension - U.S.
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack
Lew warned China on Thursday that a return to its policy of
keeping the yuan's exchange rate artificially low against the
dollar would...
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Lew warned China on Thursday that a return to its policy of
keeping the yuan's exchange rate artificially low against the
dollar would...
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U.S. says any China reversion on exchange rate would reignite tensions
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - The United States on
Thursday warned China that any reversion to its past exchange
rate policy of keeping the yuan artificially low would trigger a
new round of...
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Thursday warned China that any reversion to its past exchange
rate policy of keeping the yuan artificially low would trigger a
new round of...
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UPDATE 1-Foreigners snap up Canadian securities for fourth straight month
OTTAWA, June 16 (Reuters) - Foreign investors bought a net
C$15.52 billion ($11.94 billion) in Canadian securities in
April, the fourth straight month of relatively significant
purchases, Statistics...
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C$15.52 billion ($11.94 billion) in Canadian securities in
April, the fourth straight month of relatively significant
purchases, Statistics...
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FOREX-Yen soars after Bank of Japan refrains from further easing
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The yen surged by more than 2
percent against the dollar on Thursday to hit a 22-month high,
after the Bank of Japan held off from expanding its monetary
stimulus...
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percent against the dollar on Thursday to hit a 22-month high,
after the Bank of Japan held off from expanding its monetary
stimulus...
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UPDATE 1-Nigerian central bank made no new dollar-naira trades on Thursday, official says
LAGOS, June 16 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank made no
dollar-naira trades on the interbank market on Thursday but
settled $13.6 million of trades made on previous days at about
the naira's pegged...
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dollar-naira trades on the interbank market on Thursday but
settled $13.6 million of trades made on previous days at about
the naira's pegged...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks, oil slide as growth fears add to Brexit pressure
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - European shares hit a four-month
low on Thursday as banks dropped sharply, while oil prices
headed for a sixth session of losses after the Bank of Japan
refrained from...
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low on Thursday as banks dropped sharply, while oil prices
headed for a sixth session of losses after the Bank of Japan
refrained from...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brexit fears, Fed and BoJ restraint hit emerging markets
By Karin Strohecker
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Emerging markets fell on
Thursday as caution on the economy from U.S. Federal Reserve and
disappointment at a lack of new stimulus from the Bank of...
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LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Emerging markets fell on
Thursday as caution on the economy from U.S. Federal Reserve and
disappointment at a lack of new stimulus from the Bank of...
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SNB's Jordan says doesn't rule out another rate cut
BERN, June 16 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank could cut
rates further into negative territory if necessary and also
stands ready to intervene in the foreign exchange market after
assessing risks...
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rates further into negative territory if necessary and also
stands ready to intervene in the foreign exchange market after
assessing risks...
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FOREX-Yen soars as Bank of Japan holds off from further easing
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The yen surged by more than 2
percent against the dollar on Thursday to hit its strongest
level in almost two years, after the Bank of Japan held off from
expanding its...
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percent against the dollar on Thursday to hit its strongest
level in almost two years, after the Bank of Japan held off from
expanding its...
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UPDATE 2-Swiss central bank keeps powder dry on rates ahead of Brexit vote
* To monitor the situation and take measures if required
(Changes dateline to BERN, adds comments from SNB chairman and
economists)
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(Changes dateline to BERN, adds comments from SNB chairman and
economists)
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Russian finmin says aims to cut budget deficit by 1 pp per year
ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 16 (Reuters) - Russia's finance
ministry aims to cut the country's budget deficit by one
percentage point per a year over the next three years, Finance
Minister Anton...
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ministry aims to cut the country's budget deficit by one
percentage point per a year over the next three years, Finance
Minister Anton...
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Brexit vote, emerging markets are top euro zone growth risks -ECB
FRANKFURT, June 16 (Reuters) - Euro zone growth will
continue to recovery slowly but risks are tilted to the downside
due to uncertainty over Britain's referendum on European Union
membership and to...
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continue to recovery slowly but risks are tilted to the downside
due to uncertainty over Britain's referendum on European Union
membership and to...
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Betting odds indicate 65 pct probability of Britain staying in EU - Betfair
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Betting odds on Thursday
indicated a 65 percent implied probability of a British vote to
stay in the European Union on June 23, according to Betfair.
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indicated a 65 percent implied probability of a British vote to
stay in the European Union on June 23, according to Betfair.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Japan shares plunge after BOJ stands pat, Topix at 4-month low
TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) - Japanese share prices tumbled on
Thursday, with the broad Topix index falling to a
four-month low, after the Bank of Japan refrained from
introducing more stimulus.
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Thursday, with the broad Topix index falling to a
four-month low, after the Bank of Japan refrained from
introducing more stimulus.
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FOREX-Dollar slides vs yen after BOJ holds off from easing
* Dollar on defensive after Fed scales back rate hike
projections
(Updates prices, adds comments)
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projections
(Updates prices, adds comments)
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UPDATE 1-BOJ keeps policy steady even as it cuts price view, spurs yen spike
* Gov Kuroda to brief media from 0630 GMT
(Recasts with policy decision, adds analyst quote)
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(Recasts with policy decision, adds analyst quote)
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Morning News Call - India, June 16
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FACTORS TO WATCH
10:30 am: State Bank of India...
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http://share.thomsonreuters.com/assets/newsletters/Indiamorning/MNC_IN_06162016.pdf
FACTORS TO WATCH
10:30 am: State Bank of India...
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FOREX-Dollar on back foot after Fed scales back rate hike projections
TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) - The dollar was on the defensive
on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its economic
growth forecasts and scaled back its rate hike projections,
cementing...
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on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its economic
growth forecasts and scaled back its rate hike projections,
cementing...
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Credit downgrade may be positive for Japan's $10 trln bond market
TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) - A credit rating downgrade is
usually bad news for bonds, but not for Japanese government
bonds.
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usually bad news for bonds, but not for Japanese government
bonds.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks edges up on Fed's cautious rates outlook, dollar sags
TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged up on Thursday
after the Federal Reserve refrained from hiking interest rates
and signalled markets can count on relatively loose liquidity
conditions...
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after the Federal Reserve refrained from hiking interest rates
and signalled markets can count on relatively loose liquidity
conditions...
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