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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
FOREX-Dollar loses steam and wavers ahead of US jobs data
* AUD edge off low after slightly better than expected China
data
(Adds details and quotes, updates prices)
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data
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FOREX-Dollar wavers ahead of US jobs data, oil slide hits commodity currencies
TOKYO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The dollar wavered against the yen
and euro on Thursday, its advance put on hold ahead of the
closely-watched U.S. non-farm jobs report on Friday which is
expected to shape...
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and euro on Thursday, its advance put on hold ahead of the
closely-watched U.S. non-farm jobs report on Friday which is
expected to shape...
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Brazilian police fire tear gas at anti-Temer protesters
SAO PAULO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Demonstrations in Brazil's
biggest city against the removal from office of former President
Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday devolved into clashes between masked
protestors...
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biggest city against the removal from office of former President
Dilma Rousseff on Wednesday devolved into clashes between masked
protestors...
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Brazil's Temer says spending cap key to fixing economy
BRASILIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - President Michel Temer said on
Wednesday that fixing Brazil's economy would not be easy, but
his priority was to pass a spending cap this year, attract
foreign...
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Wednesday that fixing Brazil's economy would not be easy, but
his priority was to pass a spending cap this year, attract
foreign...
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Brazil central bank holds rates at 14.25 pct as expected
BRASILIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank kept
interest rates steady for the ninth straight time on Wednesday,
leaving borrowing costs high to battle inflation that has failed
to subside...
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interest rates steady for the ninth straight time on Wednesday,
leaving borrowing costs high to battle inflation that has failed
to subside...
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UPDATE 1-Mexico cenbank cuts growth view, warns of protectionism as Trump visits
MEXICO CITY, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's central bank on
Wednesday lowered its growth outlook due to economic weakness in
the United States, and the bank's governor warned that more
protectionism...
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Wednesday lowered its growth outlook due to economic weakness in
the United States, and the bank's governor warned that more
protectionism...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to 3-week low as oil falls, economy contracts
(Adds analyst quotes, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3116, or 76.24 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 9 at C$1.3145
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3116, or 76.24 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 9 at C$1.3145
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity...
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Brazil's Rousseff pledges to keep fighting after impeachment
SAO PAULO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's former President
Dilma Rousseff pledged on Wednesday to appeal her impeachment,
which she called a parliamentary coup, and called on supporters
to fight a...
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Dilma Rousseff pledged on Wednesday to appeal her impeachment,
which she called a parliamentary coup, and called on supporters
to fight a...
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Brazil's Senate removes President Dilma Rousseff from office
BRASILIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's Senate removed leftist
President Dilma Rousseff from office on Wednesday for breaking
budgetary laws, in an impeachment process that has polarized the
Latin...
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President Dilma Rousseff from office on Wednesday for breaking
budgetary laws, in an impeachment process that has polarized the
Latin...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real firms as impeachment vote looms
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real firmed on
Wednesday hours before the country's Senate was expected to vote
to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office and...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real firmed on
Wednesday hours before the country's Senate was expected to vote
to remove President Dilma Rousseff from office and...
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Sterling boosted by consumer confidence and housing data
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Sterling rose on Wednesday,
boosted by improved consumer confidence and rising British house
prices in August, which added to signs the economy is holding up
well in the...
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boosted by improved consumer confidence and rising British house
prices in August, which added to signs the economy is holding up
well in the...
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UPDATE 1-S.African asset manager halts lending to state firms over political uncertainty
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 31 (Reuters) - South African fixed-income
asset manager Futuregrowth has halted lending to six state-owned
firms citing political uncertainty in Africa's most
industrialised country...
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asset manager Futuregrowth has halted lending to six state-owned
firms citing political uncertainty in Africa's most
industrialised country...
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CEE MARKETS-Currencies firm, investment plunge seen temporary
* Hungary, Poland investments post biggest fall in years
* Forint rebounds after U.S. ADP data
* Government bonds ease ahead of Hungarian auction
* Croatian Q2 GDP up 2.8 pct yr/yr,...
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* Forint rebounds after U.S. ADP data
* Government bonds ease ahead of Hungarian auction
* Croatian Q2 GDP up 2.8 pct yr/yr,...
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S.Africa's asset manager halts lending to some state firms over political uncertainty
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 31 (Reuters) - South African fixed-income
asset manager Futuregrowth has stopped lending to some
state-owned local companies, its Chief Investment Officer Andrew
Canter said on...
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asset manager Futuregrowth has stopped lending to some
state-owned local companies, its Chief Investment Officer Andrew
Canter said on...
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REFILE-FOREX-Dollar hits three-week high on solid jobs data
NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose to
three-week highs against a basket of currencies on Wednesday
after data showed that jobs gains in August were roughly in line
with expectations,...
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three-week highs against a basket of currencies on Wednesday
after data showed that jobs gains in August were roughly in line
with expectations,...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. 10-year yield heads for biggest monthly rise in over a year
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury 10-year yields were
on course for their biggest monthly increase in more than a year
on Wednesday as investors built up bets that the Federal Reserve
will...
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on course for their biggest monthly increase in more than a year
on Wednesday as investors built up bets that the Federal Reserve
will...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks limp to third month of gains, Brazil impeachment looms
* MSCI EM index dips at the end of 3rd month of gains
* Revived Fed rate hike talk sees rally waver
* Currencies steady after falls on Tuesday
* Zloty, Rand look to halt falls
* Red...
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* Revived Fed rate hike talk sees rally waver
* Currencies steady after falls on Tuesday
* Zloty, Rand look to halt falls
* Red...
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UPDATE 2-Nigeria in recession as low oil prices shrink economy
LAGOS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy,
officially slid into recession for the first time in more than
20 years as the statistics office announced a further
contraction in the...
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officially slid into recession for the first time in more than
20 years as the statistics office announced a further
contraction in the...
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FOREX-Dollar hits one-month high vs yen on Fed rate hike bets
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a one-month
high against the yen on Wednesday on speculation the U.S.
Federal Reserve would raise interest rates in the coming months.
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high against the yen on Wednesday on speculation the U.S.
Federal Reserve would raise interest rates in the coming months.
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REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-US 10-yr yield on course for biggest monthly rise in over a year
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Bond yields rose on Wednesday,
with 10-year U.S. Treasury yields on course for their biggest
monthly rise in over a year as investors continued to build up
bets that the...
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with 10-year U.S. Treasury yields on course for their biggest
monthly rise in over a year as investors continued to build up
bets that the...
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Nigeria recession sends bonds to lowest in more than two weeks
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Nigeria's sovereign dollar bonds
fell across the curve to their lowest level in more than two
weeks after official data showed the economy contracted by 2.06
percent in the...
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fell across the curve to their lowest level in more than two
weeks after official data showed the economy contracted by 2.06
percent in the...
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Franklin Templeton's Hasenstab: yen strength "stifling" economy
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Franklin Templeton's Michael
Hasentab said on Wednesday that strength in the yen was
"stifling" the Japanese economy, while the fund favoured a short
position on the euro...
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Hasentab said on Wednesday that strength in the yen was
"stifling" the Japanese economy, while the fund favoured a short
position on the euro...
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UPDATE 1-World Bank's guidance for landmark SDR bonds in China points to challenges
SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The World Bank has
set an indicative yield range for its three-year Special Drawing
Right (SDR) bonds for sale in China at yields well below those
for similar...
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set an indicative yield range for its three-year Special Drawing
Right (SDR) bonds for sale in China at yields well below those
for similar...
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
BOJ's Funo says hard for central bank to buy foreign bonds
NIIGATA, Japan, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan board
member Yukitoshi Funo said on Wednesday it would be hard for the
central bank to buy foreign bonds as it could infringe on the
government's...
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member Yukitoshi Funo said on Wednesday it would be hard for the
central bank to buy foreign bonds as it could infringe on the
government's...
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Brazil poised to leave rates steady as inflation remains high
BRASILIA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank is widely
expected to hold interest rates at near-decade highs for the
ninth straight time on Wednesday, keeping up a battle against
inflation that...
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expected to hold interest rates at near-decade highs for the
ninth straight time on Wednesday, keeping up a battle against
inflation that...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares ease, taking cue from Wall Street, oil slips
TOKYO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Asian shares eased on Wednesday
following modest losses on Wall Street, but were still on track
for a monthly rise as investors waited to see if upcoming job
data could prod...
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following modest losses on Wall Street, but were still on track
for a monthly rise as investors waited to see if upcoming job
data could prod...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies weaken on Fed official's comments, U.S. data
(Adds final prices)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Tuesday as comments by a high-ranking Federal
Reserve policymaker and strong U.S....
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Tuesday as comments by a high-ranking Federal
Reserve policymaker and strong U.S....
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to nearly 3-week low; technicals weigh
(Adds trader comment, updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3096, or 76.36 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches weakest since Aug. 10 at C$1.3103
* Canadian bond prices...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3096, or 76.36 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches weakest since Aug. 10 at C$1.3103
* Canadian bond prices...
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Mexico finance minister says possible Fed hike hurting peso
MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Expectations that the U.S.
Federal Reserve could raise interest rates sooner than expected
have been the main factor weakening the Mexican peso in recent
days, the...
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Federal Reserve could raise interest rates sooner than expected
have been the main factor weakening the Mexican peso in recent
days, the...
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Sterling slips vs dollar as transatlantic policy paths diverge
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Sterling slipped against the
dollar on Tuesday on divergent expectations for monetary policy,
with investors increasingly betting U.S. interest rates could
rise by year-end...
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dollar on Tuesday on divergent expectations for monetary policy,
with investors increasingly betting U.S. interest rates could
rise by year-end...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. shares slip on Fed rate hike worries; dollar climbs
* Dollar's gains hurts oil, gold prices
(Updates to open of U.S. trading; changes byline, dateline, pvs
LONDON)
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(Updates to open of U.S. trading; changes byline, dateline, pvs
LONDON)
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UPDATE 2-South Africa's ANC backs Gordhan, urges him to cooperate with police
* Finmin in probe over suspected spy unit at tax service
(Adds Mantashe, analyst quotes, Treasury and Eskom row)
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to nearly 3-week low against firmer greenback
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3055, or 76.60 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 11 at C$1.3065
* Canadian bond prices mixed
TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar...
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* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 11 at C$1.3065
* Canadian bond prices mixed
TORONTO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar...
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Swiss central bank steps up stock buying spree
ZURICH, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Switzerland's central bank now
owns more publicly-traded shares in Facebook than Mark
Zuckerberg, part of a mushrooming stock portfolio that is likely
to grow yet further.
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owns more publicly-traded shares in Facebook than Mark
Zuckerberg, part of a mushrooming stock portfolio that is likely
to grow yet further.
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FOREX-Dollar rises to two-week high ahead of U.S. jobs data
* Fed's Fischer says job market near full strength
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Fed bets boost dollar, EU tax bill bites Apple
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. interest rate rise
expectations pushed the dollar up for a seventh time in eight
days on Tuesday, while Wall Street dealers braced for a bruising
session for Apple...
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expectations pushed the dollar up for a seventh time in eight
days on Tuesday, while Wall Street dealers braced for a bruising
session for Apple...
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South Africa's ruling party says ministers must obey police summons
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 30 (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling party
said on Tuesday that ministers who are summoned by police to
answer questions should do so, days after Finance Minister
Pravin Gordhan...
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said on Tuesday that ministers who are summoned by police to
answer questions should do so, days after Finance Minister
Pravin Gordhan...
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FOREX-Dollar firm near two-wk high, investors seek more guidance on rates
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The dollar hovering near a
two-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday with
investors focused on the next set of U.S. data to see whether it
supports...
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two-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday with
investors focused on the next set of U.S. data to see whether it
supports...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares rise on expectations for a U.S. rate increase
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Growing expectations the Federal
Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates this year pushed the
dollar up for a seventh time in eight days on Tuesday. Stocks
rose.
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Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates this year pushed the
dollar up for a seventh time in eight days on Tuesday. Stocks
rose.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks recoup losses, Fed headwinds stay on FX
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks bounced on
Tuesday as investors shrugged off the previous session's U.S.
rate hike nerves but currencies including the rand and the lira
struggled to...
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Tuesday as investors shrugged off the previous session's U.S.
rate hike nerves but currencies including the rand and the lira
struggled to...
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Sterling slips back towards $1.30 as Transatlantic rate paths diverge
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Sterling slipped back towards
$1.30 on Tuesday on divergent expectations for monetary policy,
with investors increasingly betting U.S. interest rates could
rise by year-end...
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$1.30 on Tuesday on divergent expectations for monetary policy,
with investors increasingly betting U.S. interest rates could
rise by year-end...
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UPDATE 1-Poland's investment decline accelerates as uncertainty bites
(Adds details, comment)
WARSAW, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Poland suffered its biggest
contraction in investment for almost four years in the second
quarter of this year, although growth was up by 3.1...
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WARSAW, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Poland suffered its biggest
contraction in investment for almost four years in the second
quarter of this year, although growth was up by 3.1...
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FOREX-Dollar off highs as investors seek more U.S. rates guidance
LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The dollar held firm on Tuesday,
just below the previous day's high as investors focused on the
next set of U.S. data to see whether it supports expectations
that the...
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just below the previous day's high as investors focused on the
next set of U.S. data to see whether it supports expectations
that the...
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Monday, August 29, 2016
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks bounce as investors second-guess Fed again
SYDNEY, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Asian shares bounced on Tuesday
as doubts the Federal Reserve really would hike interest rates
as soon as September restrained the dollar, while investors
continued to...
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as doubts the Federal Reserve really would hike interest rates
as soon as September restrained the dollar, while investors
continued to...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Aug 30
August 30 - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
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Banorte projects sharply weaker Mexican peso next year
MEXICO CITY, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Mexican peso will
continue to weaken next year due to low global oil prices and
falling Mexican crude production that will widen the country's
current account...
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continue to weaken next year due to low global oil prices and
falling Mexican crude production that will widen the country's
current account...
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FOREX-Dollar gives up gains as jobs data in focus
* Payrolls data on Friday in focus
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies seesaw on Fed rate hike bets
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on thin trading volumes on Monday as
comments from U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on thin trading volumes on Monday as
comments from U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers...
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UPDATE 1-HSBC executive pleads not guilty in U.S. over forex scheme
NEW YORK, Aug 29 (Reuters) - A senior HSBC Holdings Plc
executive pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that
he participated in a fraudulent scheme to front-run a $3.5
billion currency transaction...
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executive pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that
he participated in a fraudulent scheme to front-run a $3.5
billion currency transaction...
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South Africa's Eskom denies blocking coal contract investigation
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's Eskom denied
on Monday that it was blocking a Treasury investigation into
coal contracts with Tegeta Exploration & Resources Ltd., a firm
controlled by...
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on Monday that it was blocking a Treasury investigation into
coal contracts with Tegeta Exploration & Resources Ltd., a firm
controlled by...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to 2-week low as oil falls
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3023, or 76.79 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened to
a two-week low against its...
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* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened to
a two-week low against its...
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FOREX-Dollar hits 3-week high vs yen as U.S. rate rise signals get louder
LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a three-week
high against the yen on Monday after senior Federal Reserve
officials bolstered expectations that U.S. interest rates would
rise soon.
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high against the yen on Monday after senior Federal Reserve
officials bolstered expectations that U.S. interest rates would
rise soon.
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FOREX-Dollar hits 3-week high vs yen as rate rise signals get louder
LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to a three-week
high against the yen on Monday after senior Federal Reserve
officials bolstered expectations that U.S. interest rates will
rise soon.
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high against the yen on Monday after senior Federal Reserve
officials bolstered expectations that U.S. interest rates will
rise soon.
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UPDATE 1-Cash hoarding reinforces China view further monetary easing futile-sources
* Policy insiders say 6.5 pct growth a bottom line
(Updates to show company cash positions in paragraph 10)
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rallies, U.S. stocks fall as Fed shakes 'complacent' markets
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed lower in
choppy trading and the U.S. dollar surged on Friday as investors
grappled with the possible timing of an interest rate hike after
comments...
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choppy trading and the U.S. dollar surged on Friday as investors
grappled with the possible timing of an interest rate hike after
comments...
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FOREX-Dollar starts week on Fed-inspired gains
TOKYO, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The dollar stood tall in Asian
trading on Monday, after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's
upbeat comments on the U.S. economy and traders raised their
bets on an interest...
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trading on Monday, after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's
upbeat comments on the U.S. economy and traders raised their
bets on an interest...
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to 2-week low as U.S. rate hike bets rise
(Adds analyst comments, details on Fed officials, U.S. interest
rate bets, CFTC data and budget data, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3000, or 76.92 U.S. cents
* Bond prices...
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rate bets, CFTC data and budget data, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3000, or 76.92 U.S. cents
* Bond prices...
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WRAPUP 1-Fed's Yellen sees stronger case for interest rate hike
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve
is getting closer to raising interest rates again, the head of
the U.S. central bank and other policymakers said on Friday in
comments that...
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is getting closer to raising interest rates again, the head of
the U.S. central bank and other policymakers said on Friday in
comments that...
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Friday, August 26, 2016
FOREX-Dollar slips as markets await Yellen's speech
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The dollar fell on Friday as
investors further adjusted positions ahead of a speech by
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who may signal whether U.S.
interest rates will...
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investors further adjusted positions ahead of a speech by
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who may signal whether U.S.
interest rates will...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens against weaker greenback before Yellen speech
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2881, or 77.63 U.S. cents
* Bond prices slightly higher across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its U.S....
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* Bond prices slightly higher across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its U.S....
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RPT-U.S. aid to Pakistan shrinks amid mounting frustration over militants
WASHINGTON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Pakistan's continued support
for resurgent militant groups hostile to the United States,
coupled with warming U.S. military and business relations with
India, is...
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for resurgent militant groups hostile to the United States,
coupled with warming U.S. military and business relations with
India, is...
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FOREX-All quiet before Yellen: dollar dips as Fed speech approaches
LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The dollar inched down on Friday
to leave it little changed on the week, with investors focused
on a speech later in the day by the chair of the Federal Reserve
that may...
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to leave it little changed on the week, with investors focused
on a speech later in the day by the chair of the Federal Reserve
that may...
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CEE MARKETS-Zloty, Polish stocks hit 4-month low on Moody's warning
* Assets rangebound with easing bias ahead of Fed guidance
* Moody's warning pushes Polish assets to multi-week lows
* Zloty up from 4-week low, forint retreats from 4-month
high
By...
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* Moody's warning pushes Polish assets to multi-week lows
* Zloty up from 4-week low, forint retreats from 4-month
high
By...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities set 2-week low before Yellen speech, dollar dips
LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Global shares slipped to a
two-week low and the dollar edged down on Friday as investors
turned cautious before a keynote speech by Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen that...
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two-week low and the dollar edged down on Friday as investors
turned cautious before a keynote speech by Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen that...
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
REFILE-Yen eyes post-BOJ turmoil, gains after riding JGB yields higher
TOKYO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The yen could be in for a bout of
volatility and may even strengthen further in September,
building on the boost from a sharp recent rise in Japanese
government bond yields.
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volatility and may even strengthen further in September,
building on the boost from a sharp recent rise in Japanese
government bond yields.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens slightly before Jackson Hole gathering
(Adds analyst comments and details on Jackson Hole, updates
prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2926, or 77.36 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2926, or 77.36 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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FOREX-Dollar inches lower as investors await Yellen's Jackson Hole speech
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped on Thursday
as some investors squared positions before the annual global
central bankers' gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where
Federal Reserve...
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as some investors squared positions before the annual global
central bankers' gathering in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where
Federal Reserve...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Markets subdued ahead of Yellen speech, healthcare stocks dip
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Most investors refrained from
making big bets on Thursday ahead of the start of a central
bankers' meeting in the mountains of Wyoming that could clarify
the path of U.S....
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making big bets on Thursday ahead of the start of a central
bankers' meeting in the mountains of Wyoming that could clarify
the path of U.S....
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Markets subdued ahead of Fed speech, healthcare stocks dip
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The start of a central bankers'
meeting in the mountains of Wyoming, which could clarify the
path of U.S. interest rate policy, kept most investors from
making big bets...
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meeting in the mountains of Wyoming, which could clarify the
path of U.S. interest rate policy, kept most investors from
making big bets...
Read more
Bank of Canada seen keeping inflation target as Poloz hits Jackson Hole
TORONTO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Canada will likely maintain its
2 percent inflation target and bypass alternative policy goals
when the central bank renews its inflation-control agreement
this year,...
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2 percent inflation target and bypass alternative policy goals
when the central bank renews its inflation-control agreement
this year,...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Pharma nerves hit European stocks, dollar wobbles
NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Slumping healthcare stocks
pulled European markets lower on Thursday after White House
candidate Hillary Clinton demanded price cuts on a successful
drug, while many...
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pulled European markets lower on Thursday after White House
candidate Hillary Clinton demanded price cuts on a successful
drug, while many...
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Sterling edges down from three-week high, GDP data eyed
LONDON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Sterling edged down from a
three-week high against the dollar on Thursday but traded just
above $1.32, with worries over the economic impact of Britain's
vote to leave the...
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three-week high against the dollar on Thursday but traded just
above $1.32, with worries over the economic impact of Britain's
vote to leave the...
Read more
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies seesaw ahead of Yellen speech
SAO PAULO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Thursday as traders avoided big bets
ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's speech on
Friday.
Investors...
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currencies seesawed on Thursday as traders avoided big bets
ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's speech on
Friday.
Investors...
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Georgia's c.bank sells $20 mln at currency auction on Thursday
TBILISI, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Georgia's central bank sold $20
million at a currency auction on Thursday, two days after buying
the same amount.
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million at a currency auction on Thursday, two days after buying
the same amount.
Read more
South Africa's Zuma says has confidence in finance minister, can't intervene in probe
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 25 (Reuters) - South African President
Jacob Zuma said on Thursday he has full confidence in Finance
Minister Pravin Gordhan, who is under police investigation over
a suspected spy...
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Jacob Zuma said on Thursday he has full confidence in Finance
Minister Pravin Gordhan, who is under police investigation over
a suspected spy...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging market losses pause; S.Africa stays under pressure
LONDON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Emerging markets enjoyed some
respite on Thursday in line with a pause in the dollar, though
the rand stayed under pressure after hefty losses caused by an
apparent power...
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respite on Thursday in line with a pause in the dollar, though
the rand stayed under pressure after hefty losses caused by an
apparent power...
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South African opposition calls for debate on Gordhan "witch-hunt"
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's main
opposition party called on Thursday for a parliamentary debate
into what it called a "witch-hunt" against Finance Minister
Pravin Gordhan, who is...
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opposition party called on Thursday for a parliamentary debate
into what it called a "witch-hunt" against Finance Minister
Pravin Gordhan, who is...
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Sterling near 3-week high as fears over impact of Brexit ease
LONDON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Sterling traded close to a
three-week high against the dollar on Thursday and was on track
for its best week in six, with worries over the economic impact
of Britain's vote...
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three-week high against the dollar on Thursday and was on track
for its best week in six, with worries over the economic impact
of Britain's vote...
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FOREX-Dollar sticks to range as Yellen's Jackson Hole speech awaited
TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The dollar was range-bound in
illiquid Asian trade on Thursday as major currencies continued
to tread water ahead of the global central bankers' gathering in
Jackson Hole,...
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illiquid Asian trade on Thursday as major currencies continued
to tread water ahead of the global central bankers' gathering in
Jackson Hole,...
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks mark time before Yellen speech; dollar firm
HONG KONG, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged higher on
Thursday but clung to recent well-worn trading ranges while the
greenback held firm against regional currencies ahead of a
speech by Federal...
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Thursday but clung to recent well-worn trading ranges while the
greenback held firm against regional currencies ahead of a
speech by Federal...
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FOREX-Dollar advances as traders look to Yellen for rate hike clues
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Wednesday in
thin trading, helped by data the previous day showing a surge in
U.S. new home sales, but gains were capped by uncertainty ahead
of...
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thin trading, helped by data the previous day showing a surge in
U.S. new home sales, but gains were capped by uncertainty ahead
of...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latam stocks down ahead of Yellen speech as commodities drop
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stock
markets tracked prices of commodities lower on Wednesday as
traders remained on the sidelines ahead of U.S. Federal...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stock
markets tracked prices of commodities lower on Wednesday as
traders remained on the sidelines ahead of U.S. Federal...
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South Africa's Gordhan says under "no obligation" to meet police
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South Africa's Finance
Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday he was under no
obligation to present himself to police because he was not a
suspect in an...
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Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday he was under no
obligation to present himself to police because he was not a
suspect in an...
Read more
UPDATE 2-S.African finmin says will not meet police, assets slump
* Summons relates to alleged rogue spy unit at tax agency
(Updates after market close, adds comment)
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(Updates after market close, adds comment)
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Firing S.Africa's Gordhan would "destroy economy" - Manuel
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South Africa's economy, the
most developed on the continent, will be destroyed if President
Jacob Zuma fires Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, ex-finance
minister...
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most developed on the continent, will be destroyed if President
Jacob Zuma fires Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, ex-finance
minister...
Read more
Nigeria naira quoted at 402 per dollar on black market
LAGOS, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The Nigerian currency was quoted
at 402 naira per dollar on the black market on Wednesday,
traders said, weaker than 397 it traded at its previous session
as dollar...
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at 402 naira per dollar on the black market on Wednesday,
traders said, weaker than 397 it traded at its previous session
as dollar...
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Russian c.bank still sees liquidity deficit until end of year
MOSCOW, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The Russian central bank still
sees a structural deficit of liquidity in the banking system
until the end of the year, it said on Wednesday, adding that a
switch to surplus...
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sees a structural deficit of liquidity in the banking system
until the end of the year, it said on Wednesday, adding that a
switch to surplus...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens against firmer greenback as oil falls
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2942, or 77.27 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The commodity-linked Canadian
dollar weakened against a firmer...
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* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The commodity-linked Canadian
dollar weakened against a firmer...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks rebound as euro slips, U.S. curve flattens
LONDON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - European stocks edged toward
consecutive daily gains for the first time in three weeks on
Wednesday, drawing support from a weak euro as investors moved
to price in a U.S....
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consecutive daily gains for the first time in three weeks on
Wednesday, drawing support from a weak euro as investors moved
to price in a U.S....
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MONEY MARKETS-Three-month dollar Libor unchanged
NEW YORK, Aug 24 (Reuters) - A closely watched measure of
the cost for banks to borrow dollars was unchanged for a second
day on Wednesday, holding at a seven-plus year high due to
reduced demand for...
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the cost for banks to borrow dollars was unchanged for a second
day on Wednesday, holding at a seven-plus year high due to
reduced demand for...
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks cement gains after recent rally, oil slips
HONG KONG, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Asian stocks consolidated
recent gains on Wednesday, helped by Wall Street's rise
overnight, even as oil prices slid after a surprise build in
U.S. crude stocks.
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recent gains on Wednesday, helped by Wall Street's rise
overnight, even as oil prices slid after a surprise build in
U.S. crude stocks.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso slips on S&P outlook cut, Latam currencies down
SAO PAULO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso deepened losses
on Tuesday after Standard & Poor's cut the country's sovereign
credit outlook to negative, while other Latin American
currencies weakened...
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on Tuesday after Standard & Poor's cut the country's sovereign
credit outlook to negative, while other Latin American
currencies weakened...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Housing sector lifts U.S., European stocks; oil pares gains
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Homebuilders provided a modest
lift to both U.S. and European stock markets on Tuesday, while
oil prices got a brief boost from Iran's positive signals on an
output...
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lift to both U.S. and European stock markets on Tuesday, while
oil prices got a brief boost from Iran's positive signals on an
output...
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FOREX-Dollar edges up, as investors wait on Fed, Jackson Hole
TOKYO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The dollar edged up on Wednesday,
moving off lows touched against the yen overnight, as markets
looked to a gathering of global central bankers in Jackson Hole,
Wyoming for...
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moving off lows touched against the yen overnight, as markets
looked to a gathering of global central bankers in Jackson Hole,
Wyoming for...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as oil rallies, stocks advance
(Adds analyst comments, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2910, or 77.46 U.S. cents
* Bond prices slightly higher across flatter maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, Aug 23...
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* Canadian dollar at C$1.2910, or 77.46 U.S. cents
* Bond prices slightly higher across flatter maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, Aug 23...
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U.K. banks seen losing customers after Brexit -study
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - British banks could lose a good
number of European and domestic corporate customers in the
aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the European Union in June,
known as...
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number of European and domestic corporate customers in the
aftermath of Britain's vote to leave the European Union in June,
known as...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies down on strong U.S. data ahead of Yellen speech
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
slipped on Tuesday following strong U.S. housing data, but
caution prevailed ahead of Fed Chair Janet Yellen's speech...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
slipped on Tuesday following strong U.S. housing data, but
caution prevailed ahead of Fed Chair Janet Yellen's speech...
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Brazil plans no tax increases in 2017, says Temer chief of staff
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Brazil's government is
not planning any tax increases next year, said Eliseu Padilha,
chief of staff for interim President Michel Temer, following a
news conference...
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not planning any tax increases next year, said Eliseu Padilha,
chief of staff for interim President Michel Temer, following a
news conference...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as Fed doubts offset lower oil prices
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2915, or 77.43 U.S. cents
* Bond prices slightly higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The risk-sensitive Canadian
dollar strengthened...
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* Bond prices slightly higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The risk-sensitive Canadian
dollar strengthened...
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MONEY MARKETS-3-month dollar Libor holds at 7-year high
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) - A closely watched measure of
the cost for banks to borrow dollars was unchanged on Tuesday,
holding at a seven-plus year high amid reduced demand for bank
debt among U.S....
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the cost for banks to borrow dollars was unchanged on Tuesday,
holding at a seven-plus year high amid reduced demand for bank
debt among U.S....
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UPDATE 2-Turkey cuts rates again despite ratings worries
* President has repeatedly called for cheaper bank credit
(Adds analyst comment, details on inflation)
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(Adds analyst comment, details on inflation)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks creep up amid Fed limbo, dollar dips
LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - World shares crept up on Tuesday
while the dollar lost ground as investors awaited further clues
on whether the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates
this year.
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while the dollar lost ground as investors awaited further clues
on whether the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates
this year.
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CEE MARKETS-Some Polish financial stocks fall as state insurer eyes Pekao deal
* PZU stocks hit record low ahead of talks to buy Pekao
* CEE assets mostly rangebound, awaiting Fed guidance on
rates
* Hungarian central bank seen holding fire at meeting
By Sandor...
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* CEE assets mostly rangebound, awaiting Fed guidance on
rates
* Hungarian central bank seen holding fire at meeting
By Sandor...
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JP Morgan changes ECB call after euro zone business growth data
LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - JP Morgan said on Tuesday that it
no longer expects the European Central Bank to cut interest
rates, or announce an extension of its bond-buying programme in
September,...
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no longer expects the European Central Bank to cut interest
rates, or announce an extension of its bond-buying programme in
September,...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging markets tick higher, Turkish cbank awaited
LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira inched higher on
Tuesday in line with a general uptick in emerging markets,
though a central bank meeting later in the day could dampen the
currency if...
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Tuesday in line with a general uptick in emerging markets,
though a central bank meeting later in the day could dampen the
currency if...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks creep up amid Fed limbo, dollar dips
LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - World shares crept up on Tuesday
while the dollar lost ground as investors awaited further clues
on whether the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates
this year.
Read more
while the dollar lost ground as investors awaited further clues
on whether the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest rates
this year.
Read more
UPDATE 1-Sterling jumps above $1.32 as speculators cut unfavourable bets
LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Sterling hit a three-week high
against the dollar on Tuesday, rising above $1.32 as speculators
cut bets against it after data suggested Britain's economy was
holding up...
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against the dollar on Tuesday, rising above $1.32 as speculators
cut bets against it after data suggested Britain's economy was
holding up...
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Monday, August 22, 2016
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks edge up amid Fed lull, oil slips
SYDNEY, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Asia shares inched ahead while
oil fell for a second session on Tuesday, as investors awaited
guidance on whether the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest
rates this...
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oil fell for a second session on Tuesday, as investors awaited
guidance on whether the Federal Reserve will raise U.S. interest
rates this...
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IMF evaluates Ghana's fiscal outlook, could review assistance program
ACCRA, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund
(IMF) is evaluating Ghana's fiscal outlook for the rest of 2016
and will consider the third review of the country's $918 million
assistance...
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(IMF) is evaluating Ghana's fiscal outlook for the rest of 2016
and will consider the third review of the country's $918 million
assistance...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil tumbles, Treasuries rise as investors await Fed
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than 3
percent on supply worries, while U.S. Treasuries rose and stocks
flattened on Monday as markets awaited more clarity later this
week from the...
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percent on supply worries, while U.S. Treasuries rose and stocks
flattened on Monday as markets awaited more clarity later this
week from the...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to one-week low as oil tumbles
(Adds analyst quotes, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2950, or 77.22 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 15 at C$1.2965
* Bond prices higher across a flatter...
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* Canadian dollar at C$1.2950, or 77.22 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 15 at C$1.2965
* Bond prices higher across a flatter...
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Short-covering lifts sterling as bets against it hit record high
LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Sterling gained on Monday, after
registering its strongest week in five against the dollar as a
run of robust economic data suggested Britain's economy was
faring better...
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registering its strongest week in five against the dollar as a
run of robust economic data suggested Britain's economy was
faring better...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies down on oil, Fed jitters
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies fell on Monday as crude prices dropped nearly 3
percent and comments from a senior U.S. Federal...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies fell on Monday as crude prices dropped nearly 3
percent and comments from a senior U.S. Federal...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to one-week low as oil falls
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2920, or 77.40 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 15 at C$1.2936
* Bond prices higher across a flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 22 (Reuters) -...
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* Loonie touches its weakest since Aug. 15 at C$1.2936
* Bond prices higher across a flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 22 (Reuters) -...
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GRAPHIC-Extreme bets against pound may be overdone as Brexit risks smoulder
LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Market bets against sterling have
never been more extreme even though most indicators show Britain
weathering Brexit-related uncertainty so far, leaving currency
market...
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never been more extreme even though most indicators show Britain
weathering Brexit-related uncertainty so far, leaving currency
market...
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CEE MARKETS-Stocks rebound helps zloty firm from lows
* Equities rebound in line with Western stock markets
* Zloty weakest in almost 3 weeks, but rebounds
* Polish budget plans add to risks on zloty-analysts
By Sandor Peto and Jakub...
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* Zloty weakest in almost 3 weeks, but rebounds
* Polish budget plans add to risks on zloty-analysts
By Sandor Peto and Jakub...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar gains, U.S. yields rise as investors await Fed hike signal
LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened and U.S.
Treasury yields hit a two-week high on Monday on expectations
the Federal Reserve will give a signal this week that it is
gearing up to...
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Treasury yields hit a two-week high on Monday on expectations
the Federal Reserve will give a signal this week that it is
gearing up to...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Fed bets, dollar gains induce emerging markets pullback
LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks slipped half a
percent on Monday after the U.S. Fed's number two policymaker
rekindled expectations of a near-term rate rise, while Turkish
assets weakened...
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percent on Monday after the U.S. Fed's number two policymaker
rekindled expectations of a near-term rate rise, while Turkish
assets weakened...
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
RPT--In Egypt, IMF deal brings austerity few can afford
CAIRO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A few years ago Imad would not
have imagined himself queuing in the Cairo sun for a weekly
ration of subsidised baby milk. But rising prices mean his civil
servant's salary...
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have imagined himself queuing in the Cairo sun for a weekly
ration of subsidised baby milk. But rising prices mean his civil
servant's salary...
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Morning News Call - India, August 22
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
REFILE-In Egypt, IMF deal brings austerity few can afford
CAIRO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A few years ago Imad would not
have imagined himself queuing in the Cairo sun for a weekly
ration of subsidised baby milk. But rising prices mean his civil
servant's salary...
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have imagined himself queuing in the Cairo sun for a weekly
ration of subsidised baby milk. But rising prices mean his civil
servant's salary...
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India names Urjit Patel as next RBI governor - PMO
MUMBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - India's government promoted Urjit
Patel, a deputy governor in charge of monetary policy at the
Reserve Bank of India, to serve as its next governor for a
three-year term,...
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Patel, a deputy governor in charge of monetary policy at the
Reserve Bank of India, to serve as its next governor for a
three-year term,...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies mostly slip on Fed; Brazil real rises
(Updates prices)
SAO PAULO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stocks and
currencies fell on Friday on growing debate over when U.S.
interest rates will rise following mixed signals from...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stocks and
currencies fell on Friday on growing debate over when U.S.
interest rates will rise following mixed signals from...
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Friday, August 19, 2016
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as domestic retail sales data disappoints
(Adds analyst quote, details on CFTC data, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2858, or 77.77 U.S. cent
* Bond prices mixed across steeper maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2858, or 77.77 U.S. cent
* Bond prices mixed across steeper maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall in light trading as dollar rises on Fed hike bets
* Fed policymakers' remarks push investors to rethink July
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(Updates to market close, adds quotes)
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PRECIOUS-Gold down over 1 pct on U.S. Fed rate hike views
* Coming up: Fed Chair Janet Yellen to speak on Aug. 26
(Updates throughout; adds comment, byline, NEW YORK dateline)
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(Updates throughout; adds comment, byline, NEW YORK dateline)
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UPDATE 1-FXCM says notified CFTC, NFA of January 2015 capital shortfall
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. retail broker Forex
Capital Markets said on Friday it promptly notified the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the National Futures
Association of its capital...
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Capital Markets said on Friday it promptly notified the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the National Futures
Association of its capital...
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Foreign banks storm dollar market in search of cheaper funding
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (IFR) - Yankee bank issuance has soared
this month as tighter spreads, favourable currency moves and
huge demand for higher-yielding US assets has lowered the cost
of borrowing in US...
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this month as tighter spreads, favourable currency moves and
huge demand for higher-yielding US assets has lowered the cost
of borrowing in US...
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Britain not to trigger EU divorce before end of year - Downing Street
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa
May will not begin formal divorce talks on leaving the European
Union before the end of the year, a government spokeswoman said
on Friday.
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May will not begin formal divorce talks on leaving the European
Union before the end of the year, a government spokeswoman said
on Friday.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens as domestic retail sales data disappoints
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2856, or 77.78 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across steeper maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar fell against
its U.S....
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* Bond prices lower across steeper maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar fell against
its U.S....
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MONEY MARKETS-Three-month dollar Libor posts 1st weekly drop since June
NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A closely watched measure of
the cost for banks to borrow dollars posted its first weekly
decline since June, signaling less strain in U.S. money markets
amid reduced...
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the cost for banks to borrow dollars posted its first weekly
decline since June, signaling less strain in U.S. money markets
amid reduced...
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Nigeria naira ends 5.2 pct higher after central bank dollar sale
LAGOS, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Nigeria's naira ended 5.2 percent
higher at 308 per dollar on Friday after the central bank sold
dollars to support the currency, traders said.
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higher at 308 per dollar on Friday after the central bank sold
dollars to support the currency, traders said.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares, oil ease as markets return to Fed-watching
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - European shares were poised to
post their biggest weekly loss in two months on Friday while
crude oil snapped its winning streak after a weaker dollar and
hopes of...
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post their biggest weekly loss in two months on Friday while
crude oil snapped its winning streak after a weaker dollar and
hopes of...
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CEE MARKETS-Zloty, Warsaw stocks test 2-week low on central banker comments
* Zloty dips below 4.3 vs euro, tests 2-week highs again
* Dovish comments from rate setter Zyzynski weigh on zloty
* Banks push down Warsaw stocks to 2-week low
* Moody's unlikely to...
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* Dovish comments from rate setter Zyzynski weigh on zloty
* Banks push down Warsaw stocks to 2-week low
* Moody's unlikely to...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares retreat, oil up as markets return to Fed-watching
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - European shares were poised to
post their biggest weekly loss in two months on Friday and crude
oil edged to eight-week highs on the back of a weaker dollar and
hopes of a...
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post their biggest weekly loss in two months on Friday and crude
oil edged to eight-week highs on the back of a weaker dollar and
hopes of a...
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks slip after Fed comments
LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Emerging equities slipped on
Friday after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials
suggesting a rate rise soon was still on the cards, whilst a
stronger dollar held...
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Friday after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials
suggesting a rate rise soon was still on the cards, whilst a
stronger dollar held...
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
CFTC sues FXCM over prior capital shortfall, customer guarantees
NEW YORK, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures
Trading Commission on Thursday said it filed a civil lawsuit
against retail broker Forex Capital Markets LLC, saying
it was under-capitalized...
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Trading Commission on Thursday said it filed a civil lawsuit
against retail broker Forex Capital Markets LLC, saying
it was under-capitalized...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia rides Wall St higher, buoyant crude nears 6-week highs
TOKYO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged up on Friday as
Wall Street benefited from buoyant crude oil prices and
expectations U.S. borrowing costs will remain at stimulatory
levels at least...
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Wall Street benefited from buoyant crude oil prices and
expectations U.S. borrowing costs will remain at stimulatory
levels at least...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms to nearly eight-week high as oil rallies
(Adds analyst quotes, background on recent data; updates
prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2771, or 78.30 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest level since June 24 at
C$1.2765
* Bond...
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prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2771, or 78.30 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest level since June 24 at
C$1.2765
* Bond...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies mostly firm after Fed minutes
SAO PAULO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies
strengthened on Thursday as higher oil prices and division in
the Federal Reserve over whether to raise interest rates soon
offset bullish...
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strengthened on Thursday as higher oil prices and division in
the Federal Reserve over whether to raise interest rates soon
offset bullish...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stock markets climb on labor data, oil gains
* Oil rises to 6-week high
(Updates to afternoon trading, changes lead paragraphs, adds
quote)
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quote)
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FOREX-Dollar hovers near 8-week lows vs euro, Swiss franc after Fed minutes
* Dollar briefly pares losses on comments from Fed's Dudley
(Updates prices, adds comments; changes byline, dateline, pvs
LONDON)
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LONDON)
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Nigeria naira sinks to new all-time low of 365.25 per dollar
LAGOS, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The Nigerian naira traded at an
all-time low of 365.25 to the dollar on Thursday in a single
interbank market trade of $1 million, Thomson Reuters data
showed.
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all-time low of 365.25 to the dollar on Thursday in a single
interbank market trade of $1 million, Thomson Reuters data
showed.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens with oil as Fed minutes weigh on greenback
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2829, or 77.95 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The commodity-linked Canadian
dollar strengthened against its...
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* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - The commodity-linked Canadian
dollar strengthened against its...
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Currency market volumes fall 10 percent in July as Brexit boost fades
LONDON, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Average daily trading in the
global currency market shrank by just under 10 percent last
month, falling back to $4.7 trillion after hitting the highest
level in more than a...
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global currency market shrank by just under 10 percent last
month, falling back to $4.7 trillion after hitting the highest
level in more than a...
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UPDATE 1-Indian finmin: We'll let you know on RBI governor
NEW DELHI, Aug 18 (Reuters) - No decision has yet been
reached to appoint India's next central bank governor, Finance
Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday, 18 days before the
incumbent is due to...
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reached to appoint India's next central bank governor, Finance
Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday, 18 days before the
incumbent is due to...
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UPDATE 1-Mongolia raises interest rates in bid to stabilise tumbling currency
ULAANBAATAR, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Mongolia raised its
benchmark interest rates by 4.5 percentage points to 15 percent
on Thursday, the central bank said, as it struggles to stabilise
a currency that...
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benchmark interest rates by 4.5 percentage points to 15 percent
on Thursday, the central bank said, as it struggles to stabilise
a currency that...
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks rise as Fed minutes spur optimism; dollar weakens
HONG KONG/TOKYO, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose and
the greenback languished near two-month lows on Thursday after
minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest meeting showed
policymakers were...
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the greenback languished near two-month lows on Thursday after
minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest meeting showed
policymakers were...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ ends winning streak; pares losses as oil rises
(Adds analyst quotes, details on Fed minutes, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2856, or 77.78 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.2856, or 77.78 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
...
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Brazil raises 2017 GDP growth forecast as confidence improves
BRASILIA, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government
revised its economic growth forecast upward to 1.6 percent in
2017 from 1.2 percent previously as confidence indicators
improve, the finance...
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revised its economic growth forecast upward to 1.6 percent in
2017 from 1.2 percent previously as confidence indicators
improve, the finance...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks pare losses, dollar falls after balanced Fed minutes
* Dollar turns negative after Fed minutes
(Updates to afternoon trading, adds quotes, information on Fed
minutes)
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(Updates to afternoon trading, adds quotes, information on Fed
minutes)
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies, stocks down ahead of Fed policy minutes
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and
stocks fell on Wednesday after comments by a Federal Reserve
policymaker fostered bets that the minutes of the...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and
stocks fell on Wednesday after comments by a Federal Reserve
policymaker fostered bets that the minutes of the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall as investors take profits ahead of Fed minutes
* Emerging market stocks fall after blistering run
(Updates to U.S. trading, changes byline, dateline, previous
LONDON)
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LONDON)
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Mixed Russian data for July strengthens case for rate cut -economists
MOSCOW, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Russia's economy weakened overall
at the beginning of the third quarter, mixed macroeconomic data
for July showed on Wednesday, strengthening the case for the
central bank...
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at the beginning of the third quarter, mixed macroeconomic data
for July showed on Wednesday, strengthening the case for the
central bank...
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Ghana says on track to halve budget deficit after IMF deal
ACCRA, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Ghana is on target to halve its
fiscal deficit this year after its $918-million aid deal with
the International Monetary Fund, Finance Minister Seth Terkper
said on...
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fiscal deficit this year after its $918-million aid deal with
the International Monetary Fund, Finance Minister Seth Terkper
said on...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar turns defence into attack ahead of Fed minutes
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Revived bets on U.S. interest
rate rises this year saw the dollar turn defence into attack on
Wednesday and halted a red-hot run for oil prices and emerging
markets.
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rate rises this year saw the dollar turn defence into attack on
Wednesday and halted a red-hot run for oil prices and emerging
markets.
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MONEY MARKETS-Dollar Libor rate rises after Fed officials' remarks
NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A closely watched measure on
the cost for banks to borrow dollars rose on Wednesday following
comments from two top Federal Reserve officials which revived
bets the U.S....
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the cost for banks to borrow dollars rose on Wednesday following
comments from two top Federal Reserve officials which revived
bets the U.S....
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Chinese wealth manager Noah sets up Jersey trust firm
HONG KONG, Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S.-listed Chinese wealth
manager Noah Holdings Ltd said it has obtained a
licence to offer trusts to wealthy Chinese in the offshore
financial centre of Jersey,...
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manager Noah Holdings Ltd said it has obtained a
licence to offer trusts to wealthy Chinese in the offshore
financial centre of Jersey,...
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FOREX-Dollar inches higher ahead of Fed minutes
* Pound awaits UK employment data after rising overnight
(Adds Goldman Sachs comments, updates prices)
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks fall from 1-yr high after hawkish Fed comments
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks retreated
from one-year highs on Wednesday and currencies saw their first
notable falls in almost two weeks as revived talk of a near-term
U.S....
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from one-year highs on Wednesday and currencies saw their first
notable falls in almost two weeks as revived talk of a near-term
U.S....
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SPECIAL REPORT-Not so SWIFT: Bank messaging system slow to address weak points
LA HULPE, Belgium, Aug 17 (Reuters) - More than a dozen
current and former board directors and senior managers of SWIFT,
the bank messaging system that helps transmit billions of
dollars around the...
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current and former board directors and senior managers of SWIFT,
the bank messaging system that helps transmit billions of
dollars around the...
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CEE MARKETS-Assets ease on hawkish Fed comments; Polish data in focus
* Rising Fed rate hike expectation weighs on CEE assets
* Forint retreats to weak side of 310 versus euro
* Polish data may add fuel to monetary easing speculation
* Serbian central bank...
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* Forint retreats to weak side of 310 versus euro
* Polish data may add fuel to monetary easing speculation
* Serbian central bank...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar turns defence into attack ahead of Fed minutes
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Revived bets on U.S. interest
rate rises this year saw the dollar turn defence into attack on
Wednesday and halted a red-hot run for oil prices and emerging
markets.
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rate rises this year saw the dollar turn defence into attack on
Wednesday and halted a red-hot run for oil prices and emerging
markets.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso strengthens despite Fed official's comments
SAO PAULO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Mexican peso continued to
strengthen on Tuesday, reaching its highest in more than three
months, despite comments from an influential Federal Reserve
policymaker who...
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strengthen on Tuesday, reaching its highest in more than three
months, despite comments from an influential Federal Reserve
policymaker who...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks step back from 1-year high after Fed rate talks
TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Asian shares stepped back from a
one-year high on Wednesday after the influential New York
Federal Reserve Bank president said the Fed could raise interest
rates as soon as...
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one-year high on Wednesday after the influential New York
Federal Reserve Bank president said the Fed could raise interest
rates as soon as...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ at 7-week high vs greenback, boosted by oil
(Adds analyst comment, updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2853, or 77.42 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
TORONTO,...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2853, or 77.42 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
TORONTO,...
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FOREX-Dollar edges off lows after Fed's Dudley raises bets on rate hike
* Fed funds futures suggest 55 pct chance of '16 Fed rate
hike
(Updates prices, adds comments)
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hike
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, bond yields rise as Fed's Dudley boosts rate hike bets
NEW YORK, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks fell the
most in two weeks on Tuesday, following European and Asian
bourses lower after weak U.S. data and comments by Federal
Reserve policymakers...
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most in two weeks on Tuesday, following European and Asian
bourses lower after weak U.S. data and comments by Federal
Reserve policymakers...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, bond yields rise as Dudley ups Fed rate hike bets
* Oil prices fall after hitting highest in over five weeks
(Updates to U.S. trading, changes byline, dateline, previous
LONDON)
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LONDON)
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UPDATE 1-Armenia central bank cuts key rate to 7.25 pct from 7.5 pct
YEREVAN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Armenia's central bank cut its
refinancing rate to 7.25 percent from 7.5 percent on Tuesday,
the bank said.
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refinancing rate to 7.25 percent from 7.5 percent on Tuesday,
the bank said.
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UPDATE 2-Sterling boosted by above-forecast UK inflation data
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Sterling enjoyed some respite on
Tuesday, rising from three-year lows against the euro and
pulling further away from a five-week trough against the dollar,
after slightly...
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Tuesday, rising from three-year lows against the euro and
pulling further away from a five-week trough against the dollar,
after slightly...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to 7-week high against weaker greenback
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2859, or 77.77 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
to a seven-week high against its...
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* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
to a seven-week high against its...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Bull run thunders on as Russia stocks hit record high
By Marc Jones
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - A thundering bull run in emerging
markets had investors polishing their horns on Tuesday as record
high Russian stocks and a two-year peak in Brazil...
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LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - A thundering bull run in emerging
markets had investors polishing their horns on Tuesday as record
high Russian stocks and a two-year peak in Brazil...
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CEE MARKETS-Assets retreat with world markets despite Czech GDP surprise
* Forint and zloty come down from 4-month highs vs euro
* Less risk appetite ahead of U.S. data
* Czech GDP growth slows less than expected
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Aug 16 (Reuters)...
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* Less risk appetite ahead of U.S. data
* Czech GDP growth slows less than expected
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Aug 16 (Reuters)...
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Sterling rises after above-forecast inflation data
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Sterling strengthened on Tuesday,
rising from three-year lows against the euro and pulling further
away from a five-week trough against the dollar, after slightly
higher...
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rising from three-year lows against the euro and pulling further
away from a five-week trough against the dollar, after slightly
higher...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks edge away from one-year peak, dollar on defensive
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - World stocks markets edged away
from one-year peaks on Tuesday as a stellar rally stalled, while
the dollar hit a one-month low against the yen as recent weak
U.S. economic...
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from one-year peaks on Tuesday as a stellar rally stalled, while
the dollar hit a one-month low against the yen as recent weak
U.S. economic...
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Brexit, seasonal factors increased demand for FX in July - China FX regulator
BEIJING, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The impact of Brexit and
seasonal factors increased demand for foreign exchange in July,
China's forex regulator said on Tuesday.
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seasonal factors increased demand for foreign exchange in July,
China's forex regulator said on Tuesday.
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Foreigners sell U.S. Treasuries for 3rd month in June -data
NEW YORK, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Foreigners sold U.S. Treasury
bonds and notes for a third consecutive month in June, data
from the U.S. Treasury department showed on Monday, with some
analysts pointing...
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bonds and notes for a third consecutive month in June, data
from the U.S. Treasury department showed on Monday, with some
analysts pointing...
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Monday, August 15, 2016
FOREX-Dollar on defensive, hits 1-month low vs yen
* Commodity currencies hold firm after oil's rise this week
(Updates prices, adds comments)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks at 1-year high on global easy money policy, oil jumps
TOKYO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Asian shares rose to one-year
highs, expanding their gains this year to almost 10 percent,
supported by a jump in oil prices and investor expectations of
an extended phase...
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highs, expanding their gains this year to almost 10 percent,
supported by a jump in oil prices and investor expectations of
an extended phase...
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RPT-Bank of Japan money target up for debate in policy review -sources
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan's policy review
could put up for debate its target for expanding base money
through massive asset purchases, sources say, but the challenge
would be to...
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could put up for debate its target for expanding base money
through massive asset purchases, sources say, but the challenge
would be to...
Read more
FOREX-Dollar treads water ahead of data, sterling nears post-Brexit lows
TOKYO, Aug 16 (Reuters) - The dollar treaded water early on
Tuesday, caught in a narrow range ahead of a series of U.S. data
releases later in the session, while sterling was on the
defensive after...
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Tuesday, caught in a narrow range ahead of a series of U.S. data
releases later in the session, while sterling was on the
defensive after...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ at strongest in a month as oil rallies
(Adds trader comment, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2917, or 77.42 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2902
* Bond prices lower across the...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2917, or 77.42 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2902
* Bond prices lower across the...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real up as concerns over cenbank action fade; stocks rise
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real
strengthened on Monday after an official told Reuters there was
not much the government could do to halt the currency's...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real
strengthened on Monday after an official told Reuters there was
not much the government could do to halt the currency's...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil has few options to limit real's surge, official says
BRASILIA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - There is not much the Brazilian
government can do to halt an appreciation in its real currency
that is set to continue, given high liquidity abroad and less
political...
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government can do to halt an appreciation in its real currency
that is set to continue, given high liquidity abroad and less
political...
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Bubble risk as "tourist" investors flood into emerging market debt
LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Double-digit returns in emerging
market corporate debt have spurred a record buying spree,
forcing yields to 13-month lows and raising the risk that an
external shock,...
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market corporate debt have spurred a record buying spree,
forcing yields to 13-month lows and raising the risk that an
external shock,...
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Brazil has few options to limit real's surge -official
BRASILIA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - There is not much the Brazilian
government can do to halt an appreciation in its real currency
that will continue, given high liquidity abroad and less
political...
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government can do to halt an appreciation in its real currency
that will continue, given high liquidity abroad and less
political...
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Flaring Ukraine tensions negative for Russia rating - Moody's
LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Rating agency Moody's warned that
Russia's credit rating was facing fresh pressure after a
resurgence in fighting between pro-Russian separatists and
Ukrainian forces in...
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Russia's credit rating was facing fresh pressure after a
resurgence in fighting between pro-Russian separatists and
Ukrainian forces in...
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China signals growth, not political disputes, should dominate G20
BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - China expects next month's
summit of the G20 which it is hosting will focus on boosting
economic growth and other financial issues rather than disputes
like the South...
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summit of the G20 which it is hosting will focus on boosting
economic growth and other financial issues rather than disputes
like the South...
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Bank of Japan money target up for debate in policy review -sources
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan's policy review
could put up for debate its target for expanding base money
through massive asset purchases, sources say, but the challenge
would be to...
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could put up for debate its target for expanding base money
through massive asset purchases, sources say, but the challenge
would be to...
Read more
Sunday, August 14, 2016
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares recoup losses as China hits 7-month top
SYDNEY, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Asian shares inched back from
one-year peaks on Monday as a rally in Chinese stocks helped
offset news of Japan's economic growth slowing to a halt last
quarter.
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one-year peaks on Monday as a rally in Chinese stocks helped
offset news of Japan's economic growth slowing to a halt last
quarter.
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RPT-Dissolved and dormant firms in EuroFX mystery
LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - UK companies that have been
dissolved or are dormant face minimal disclosure requirements
and often have a pre-existing bank account. This can be used to
run cash through...
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dissolved or are dormant face minimal disclosure requirements
and often have a pre-existing bank account. This can be used to
run cash through...
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FOREX-Dollar on defensive after downbeat US data , unfazed by weak Japan GDP
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The dollar was on the defensive
early on Monday, weighed by downbeat U.S. data that tempered
expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by the Federal
Reserve.
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early on Monday, weighed by downbeat U.S. data that tempered
expectations of a near-term interest rate hike by the Federal
Reserve.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real falls on Temer concern over currency strength
SAO PAULO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real weakened
further on Friday after interim President Michel Temer showed
concern over currency strength, while stocks edged lower
following a heavy...
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further on Friday after interim President Michel Temer showed
concern over currency strength, while stocks edged lower
following a heavy...
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RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-How British firms built a pyramid scheme in China that lost millions
SHANGHAI, China, Aug 12 (Reuters) - As David Byrne ate
breakfast at the Tongli Lakeview Hotel outside Shanghai one
Sunday in April, an angry customer was waiting for him.
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breakfast at the Tongli Lakeview Hotel outside Shanghai one
Sunday in April, an angry customer was waiting for him.
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Friday, August 12, 2016
UPDATE 1-Dollar longs slide, UK pound shorts hit record-high -CFTC, Reuters
(Adds details, quote, table)
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Speculators reduced favorable bets on the
U.S. dollar for a second straight week, as investors remained
skeptical...
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By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Speculators reduced favorable bets on the
U.S. dollar for a second straight week, as investors remained
skeptical...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to 4-week high as oil rallies
(Adds analyst quotes, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2962, or 77.15 U.S. cents
* C$ touches its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2925
* Bond prices higher across maturity...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2962, or 77.15 U.S. cents
* C$ touches its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2925
* Bond prices higher across maturity...
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IMF urges S.Korea to use fiscal measures to support economy
WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - South Korea should use fiscal
policy to support its economy in the face of a number of
structural headwinds, the International Monetary Fund on Friday.
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policy to support its economy in the face of a number of
structural headwinds, the International Monetary Fund on Friday.
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REFILE-EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real falls on Temer concern over currency strength
(In 3rd paragraph, changes first word to "the")
SAO PAULO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real weakened
further on Friday after interim President Michel Temer showed
concern over currency...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real weakened
further on Friday after interim President Michel Temer showed
concern over currency...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Goldfajn says to intervene in forex market when needed
SAO PAULO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Brazilian central bank chief
Ilan Goldfajn reiterated on Friday that the central bank will
cautiously use its tools when needed to intervene in the foreign
exchange...
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Ilan Goldfajn reiterated on Friday that the central bank will
cautiously use its tools when needed to intervene in the foreign
exchange...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks wobble, dollar, yields dip after tepid data
* Crude oil extends gains a day after major price spike
(Updates with open of U.S. markets; changes byline, changes
dateline, previous LONDON)
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dateline, previous LONDON)
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to a 4-week high as oil rallies
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2944, or 77.26 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2926
* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 12 (Reuters) -...
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* Loonie touches its strongest since July 15 at C$1.2926
* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 12 (Reuters) -...
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Azerbaijan's Jan-July GDP falls 3 pct - stats committee
BAKU, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's economy shrank by 3
percent year-on-year in January-July, compared with growth of
5.6 percent in the same period last year, the State Statistics
Committee said...
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percent year-on-year in January-July, compared with growth of
5.6 percent in the same period last year, the State Statistics
Committee said...
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Saudi central bank reiterates committment to riyal's dollar peg
DOHA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's central bank
governor Ahmed al-Kholifey reiterated on Friday that the kingdom
was committed to keeping the riyal pegged to the U.S. dollar and
that it had...
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governor Ahmed al-Kholifey reiterated on Friday that the kingdom
was committed to keeping the riyal pegged to the U.S. dollar and
that it had...
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CEE MARKETS-Strong Q2 growth fails to lift currencies further, bonds firm
* Q2 GDP data beat forecasts, euro zone growth
* GDP figures fail to boost forint, zloty through resistance
* Romania leads with 6 pct growth, its bonds still firm
* Rising consumption...
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* GDP figures fail to boost forint, zloty through resistance
* Romania leads with 6 pct growth, its bonds still firm
* Rising consumption...
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FOREX-Dollar steadies, eyes on U.S. retail sales
LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The dollar held steady at the end
of a week dominated by flows into higher-risk currency plays
like the Australian and Canadian dollars on Friday, helped by a
call for a...
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of a week dominated by flows into higher-risk currency plays
like the Australian and Canadian dollars on Friday, helped by a
call for a...
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Morning News Call - India, August 12
(India Morning Newsletter will not be published on Monday, August 15 as markets
are closed for Independence Day.)
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FOREX-Dollar firm after Fed comments; US, China data in focus
TOKYO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The dollar held firm on Friday,
supported by comments from a Federal Reserve speaker that
suggested a U.S. interest rate increase this year is still a
real possibility as...
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supported by comments from a Federal Reserve speaker that
suggested a U.S. interest rate increase this year is still a
real possibility as...
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RPT-Ferraris and fine wines lure investors hit by rate ructions
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Alternative investments such as a
Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti, a rare blue diamond or a case of
Romanee-Conti Grand Cru wine from Burgundy are going mainstream
as investors...
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Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti, a rare blue diamond or a case of
Romanee-Conti Grand Cru wine from Burgundy are going mainstream
as investors...
Read more
EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico stocks hit new high as LatAm assets mostly rise
(Updates with latest prices)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Shares in Latin American
companies rose on Thursday, as stock indexes in the United
States and Europe raced...
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Shares in Latin American
companies rose on Thursday, as stock indexes in the United
States and Europe raced...
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Exchange operator Bats to buy swaps trading platform Javelin
NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Bats Global Markets,
the No. 2 U.S. stock exchange operator by volume, said on
Thursday it would acquire Javelin SEF LLC, a swaps exchange, for
an undisclosed sum to...
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the No. 2 U.S. stock exchange operator by volume, said on
Thursday it would acquire Javelin SEF LLC, a swaps exchange, for
an undisclosed sum to...
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Lipper fund flows: IG US$2.518bn inflow; HY US$1.655bn inflow
NEW YORK, Aug 11 (IFR) - For the week ended August 10,
Lipper US Fund Flows reported the following:
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Lipper US Fund Flows reported the following:
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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S., Europe shares gain; oil prices surge 3 pct
* NZ dollar jumps as rate cut disappoints
(Updates with open of U.S. markets; changes byline, changes
dateline, previous London;)
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(Updates with open of U.S. markets; changes byline, changes
dateline, previous London;)
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Broker-dealer TradeZero launches first 'dark pool' exchange for bitcoin
NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) - TradeZero, a Bahamas-based
online broker-dealer, said on Thursday it had launched the
world's first "dark pool" exchange for bitcoin to enable
institutional investors to...
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online broker-dealer, said on Thursday it had launched the
world's first "dark pool" exchange for bitcoin to enable
institutional investors to...
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WRAPUP 2-U.S. labor market firming; inflation remains benign
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The number of Americans
filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to
sustained labor market strength in early August that could help
spur faster...
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filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to
sustained labor market strength in early August that could help
spur faster...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil real slips as central bank acts; Latam stocks, currencies rise
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real slipped on
Thursday as the central bank took stronger action to weaken the
currency, sidestepping gains in other Latin...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real slipped on
Thursday as the central bank took stronger action to weaken the
currency, sidestepping gains in other Latin...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Ukrainian assets hit as tensions flare with Russia, EM stocks slip
LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian assets slipped on
Thursday as tensions flared with Russia, while broader emerging
stocks snapped a five-day winning streak on fresh oil price
falls.
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Thursday as tensions flared with Russia, while broader emerging
stocks snapped a five-day winning streak on fresh oil price
falls.
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Egypt reaches preliminary deal with IMF - govt sources
CAIRO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Egypt has reached a preliminary
agreement with the International Monetary Fund after nearly two
weeks of talks to secure a $12 billion lending programme and
will make an...
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agreement with the International Monetary Fund after nearly two
weeks of talks to secure a $12 billion lending programme and
will make an...
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Morning News Call - India, August 11
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FACTORS TO WATCH
9:45 am: Finance Minister Arun...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares retreat as oil slips; yuan pulls peers higher
HONG KONG, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Asian shares fell on Thursday,
reversing recent gains following losses on Wall Street, though
regional currencies rose after Beijing let the Chinese yuan
strengthen to...
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reversing recent gains following losses on Wall Street, though
regional currencies rose after Beijing let the Chinese yuan
strengthen to...
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FOREX-Kiwi jumps after RBNZ eases less aggressively than some expected
SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar surged
to its highest level in more than a year on Thursday after the
Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut interest rates as expected,
disappointing...
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to its highest level in more than a year on Thursday after the
Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut interest rates as expected,
disappointing...
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UPDATE 1-EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stock markets fall as oil slides; stocks fall
(Adds closing values for indexes and currencies)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
pared gains on Wednesday as crude prices turned negative,...
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
pared gains on Wednesday as crude prices turned negative,...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to 3-week high; pares gains as oil falls
(Adds analyst comments, updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3064, or 76.55 U.S. cents
* C$ touches its strongest since July 19 at C$1.2990
* Bond prices mixed across flatter...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3064, or 76.55 U.S. cents
* C$ touches its strongest since July 19 at C$1.2990
* Bond prices mixed across flatter...
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Weak U.S. investment hampers Canada's non-energy exports
TORONTO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Weak U.S. business investment
has hampered a long-awaited pick-up in growth of Canada's
non-energy exports, economists say, while a weaker Canadian
dollar has not helped...
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has hampered a long-awaited pick-up in growth of Canada's
non-energy exports, economists say, while a weaker Canadian
dollar has not helped...
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Brazil state debt bill 'a victory' for gov't, ministers say
SAO PAULO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The passage of a bill to
refinance the debt of Brazilian states is a victory for the
administration of interim President Michel Temer, because it
puts a lid on spending...
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refinance the debt of Brazilian states is a victory for the
administration of interim President Michel Temer, because it
puts a lid on spending...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies pare gains as oil slides; stocks fall
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
pared gains on Wednesday as crude prices turned negative, taking
the shine off an extended rally in emerging markets.
...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
pared gains on Wednesday as crude prices turned negative, taking
the shine off an extended rally in emerging markets.
...
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Ferraris and fine wines lure investors hit by rate ructions
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Alternative investments such as a
Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti, a rare blue diamond or a case of
Romanee-Conti Grand Cru wine from Burgundy are going mainstream
as investors...
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Ferrari 335 S Scaglietti, a rare blue diamond or a case of
Romanee-Conti Grand Cru wine from Burgundy are going mainstream
as investors...
Read more
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to 3-week high against weaker greenback
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3016, or 76.83 U.S. cents
* C$ touches its strongest since July 19 at C$1.2990
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
* 10-year yield touches its lowest...
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* C$ touches its strongest since July 19 at C$1.2990
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
* 10-year yield touches its lowest...
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UPDATE 1-Egypt's headline consumer inflation flat at 14 pct in July
CAIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Egypt's annual urban consumer
price inflation was unchanged at 14 percent in July and core
inflation edged down as the effects of this year's currency
devaluation continued...
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price inflation was unchanged at 14 percent in July and core
inflation edged down as the effects of this year's currency
devaluation continued...
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UPDATE 1-Bank of England survey bolsters view of weaker British economy
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Growth slowed across British
business services and consumer spending eased last month, a Bank
of England survey showed, offering a more mixed picture of the
economy than...
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business services and consumer spending eased last month, a Bank
of England survey showed, offering a more mixed picture of the
economy than...
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UPDATE 1-Bank of England 'kicking can down the road' on QE purchase shortfall
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on
Wednesday it would delay making up a 52 million pound ($68
million) shortfall in its new bond purchase programme by three
to six months, after...
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Wednesday it would delay making up a 52 million pound ($68
million) shortfall in its new bond purchase programme by three
to six months, after...
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FOREX-Dollar drops as Fed rate rise prospects reassessed
* Aussie buoyant, Norwegian crown at 5-week high
(Updates prices, adds Norwegian crown, fresh quote)
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(Updates prices, adds Norwegian crown, fresh quote)
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EMERGING MARKETS-Weak dollar pushes emerging stocks to new one-year high
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks rose for a fifth
straight day on Wednesday with some currencies also
strengthening following a dollar sell-off in the wake of weak
U.S. data, although an...
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straight day on Wednesday with some currencies also
strengthening following a dollar sell-off in the wake of weak
U.S. data, although an...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks hit one-year peak, dollar sags on weak U.S. data
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - World stocks posted a new
one-year high and the dollar sagged on Wednesday after weak U.S.
productivity data was seen reducing the prospect of a rare
interest rate hike...
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one-year high and the dollar sagged on Wednesday after weak U.S.
productivity data was seen reducing the prospect of a rare
interest rate hike...
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Bank of England survey bolsters its view of weaker economy
LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of England released a
survey on Wednesday showing business services growth and
consumer spending slowed last month, partly due to June's vote
to leave the European...
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survey on Wednesday showing business services growth and
consumer spending slowed last month, partly due to June's vote
to leave the European...
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Sudan's inflation up to 16.5 percent in July
CAIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Sudan's annual inflation rate rose
to 16.5 percent in July from 14.31 percent in June as the price
of foodstuffs and services climbed higher, Sudan's Central
Statistics...
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to 16.5 percent in July from 14.31 percent in June as the price
of foodstuffs and services climbed higher, Sudan's Central
Statistics...
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9:00 am: Oil Minister Dharmendra...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Senate indicts Rousseff, opens impeachment trial
BRASILIA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Brazil's Senate voted early on
Wednesday to indict President Dilma Rousseff on charges of
breaking budget laws and put her on trial in an impeachment
process that has...
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Wednesday to indict President Dilma Rousseff on charges of
breaking budget laws and put her on trial in an impeachment
process that has...
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
FOREX-Dollar slips as Japan stocks stumble, pound claws back from 1-mth low
* Pound bounces from 1-mth low, Aussie hits 3-mth peak
(Updates prices, adds details and quotes)
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(Updates prices, adds details and quotes)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit 1-year high, dollar slips on weaker U.S. data
SINGAPORE/TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Asian shares hit a
one-year high on Wednesday while the dollar and Treasury yields
slid on weak U.S. productivity data and sterling recovered from
a one-month low.
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one-year high on Wednesday while the dollar and Treasury yields
slid on weak U.S. productivity data and sterling recovered from
a one-month low.
Read more
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil slides, caps gains on Wall Street
* Oil slips as global glut offsets U.S. crude draw forecast
(Updates with close of U.S. markets)
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(Updates with close of U.S. markets)
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ gains ground as risk appetite increases
(Adds analyst comments and details on stock markets, updates
prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3123, or 76.20 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
* Ten-year yield...
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prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3123, or 76.20 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
* Ten-year yield...
Read more
FOREX-Dollar weakens as investors focus on Fed policy
* New Zealand expected to cut rates on Thursday
(Recasts with U.S. dollar, adds quotes, updates prices)
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(Recasts with U.S. dollar, adds quotes, updates prices)
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CORRECTED-Egypt sets jail as punishment for black market forex trading
CAIRO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Egypt's parliament on Tuesday set
prison sentences to between three and 10 years in jail and fines
to up to 5 million pounds ($563,000) for traders selling foreign
currency...
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prison sentences to between three and 10 years in jail and fines
to up to 5 million pounds ($563,000) for traders selling foreign
currency...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stock index rises, led by Europe; pound weakens
* Oil slips as global glut offsets U.S. crude draw forecast
(Updates with afternoon trading)
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(Updates with afternoon trading)
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Brazil Senate meets to indict suspended President Rousseff
BRASILIA, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Brazil's Senate met on Tuesday
to vote on whether to indict President Dilma Rousseff on charges
of breaking budget laws, in the long-awaited start of the trial
phase of...
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to vote on whether to indict President Dilma Rousseff on charges
of breaking budget laws, in the long-awaited start of the trial
phase of...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies, stocks up on global search for yield
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and
stocks rose on Tuesday as traders kept up demand for higher
yields, with the Brazilian real strengthening to a new...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and
stocks rose on Tuesday as traders kept up demand for higher
yields, with the Brazilian real strengthening to a new...
Read more
GLOBAL MARKETS-Pound stumbles on easing prospects; stocks gain globally
* Oil retreats in choppy trading
(Updates with opening of U.S. markets; changes dateline;
previous LONDON)
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(Updates with opening of U.S. markets; changes dateline;
previous LONDON)
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UPDATE 1-Nigeria's central bank sells dollars to lift naira off all-time low - traders
LAGOS, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank intervened
on the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday to help
support the naira after it hit an all-time low of 350 to the
dollar in thin...
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on the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday to help
support the naira after it hit an all-time low of 350 to the
dollar in thin...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ stabilizes for a second day as oil rises
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3151, or 76.04 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The commodity-linked Canadian
dollar traded in a narrow range...
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* Bond prices higher across flatter maturity curve
TORONTO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The commodity-linked Canadian
dollar traded in a narrow range...
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Amidst emerging bond rally, African governments must pay up to sell debt
LONDON, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Emerging dollar-bond markets have
been on a roll in recent months thanks to investors hunting for
returns, but Ghana's failure to place its issue shows investors
are willing...
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been on a roll in recent months thanks to investors hunting for
returns, but Ghana's failure to place its issue shows investors
are willing...
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FOREX-Pound falls on dovish Bank of England comments
* New Zealand expected to cut rates on Thursday
(Adds market action, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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(Adds market action, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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Nigerian central bank sells dollars to lift naira off all-time low - traders
LAGOS, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank intervened
on the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday to help
support the naira after it hit an all-time low of 350 to the
dollar in thin...
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on the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday to help
support the naira after it hit an all-time low of 350 to the
dollar in thin...
Read more
FOREX-Sterling slides as BoE rams home easing message
LONDON, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Sterling fell half a percent to a
one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, making it the
biggest mover on major currency markets, after a prominent Bank
of England...
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one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, making it the
biggest mover on major currency markets, after a prominent Bank
of England...
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CEE MARKETS-Forex, bonds rise on yield hunger, low CPI data
* Yield hunger helps regional currencies, government bonds
* Hungary, Czechs report low inflation, Romania cuts
forecasts
* Zloty hovers near 4-month high, forint near 2-month high
* CEZ...
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* Hungary, Czechs report low inflation, Romania cuts
forecasts
* Zloty hovers near 4-month high, forint near 2-month high
* CEZ...
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Monday, August 8, 2016
FOREX-Dollar wobbles, kiwi steady despite rate cut expectations
TOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The dollar held ground in Asian
trade on Tuesday, underpinned by growing confidence that the
U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates later this year,
while New...
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trade on Tuesday, underpinned by growing confidence that the
U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest rates later this year,
while New...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares up as yield hunt drives record flows, pound slips
SYDNEY, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Asian shares stood atop one-year
peaks on Tuesday as investors' desperate search for yield drove
a record inflow into emerging market funds, while the pound
slipped to...
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peaks on Tuesday as investors' desperate search for yield drove
a record inflow into emerging market funds, while the pound
slipped to...
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FOREX-Dollar edges down, kiwi firm despite rate cut expectations
TOKYO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The dollar edged down slightly in
early Asian trade on Tuesday but remained supported by some
confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest
rates later this...
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early Asian trade on Tuesday but remained supported by some
confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve could raise interest
rates later this...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico, Colombia pesos firm on oil, risk appetite
(Recasts with afternoon prices)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Currencies from Latin American
crude exporters strengthened on Monday, with both the Mexican
peso and the...
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Currencies from Latin American
crude exporters strengthened on Monday, with both the Mexican
peso and the...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ stabilizes vs broadly stronger greenback as oil rallies
(Adds analyst comments and updates prices)
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3163, or 75.97 U.S. cents
* Bond prices slightly higher across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, Aug 8...
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* Canadian dollar at C$1.3163, or 75.97 U.S. cents
* Bond prices slightly higher across the maturity curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO, Aug 8...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. to auction $1.6 million of bitcoin from various cases
NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. government said on
Monday it plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoins that were
forfeited during several cases, several of which stemmed from
investigations of the...
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Monday it plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoins that were
forfeited during several cases, several of which stemmed from
investigations of the...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latam stocks, currencies rise on global risk appetite
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stocks and
currencies rose on Monday as global appetite for risky assets
remained firm following Friday's solid U.S. jobs...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Most Latin American stocks and
currencies rose on Monday as global appetite for risky assets
remained firm following Friday's solid U.S. jobs...
Read more
CEE MARKETS-Currencies give up some ground as data-heavy week starts
* Zloty, forint give up some gain ahead of GDP figures
* Czech data surprise on the upside, help lift stocks
* Romanian central bank cuts CPI forecast, 10-year bonds
firm
(Recasts with new...
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* Czech data surprise on the upside, help lift stocks
* Romanian central bank cuts CPI forecast, 10-year bonds
firm
(Recasts with new...
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FOREX-Dollar extends gains as strong jobs data raises rate-hike hopes
* New Zealand central bank expected to ease on Thursday
(Adds market action, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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(Adds market action, changes dateline, previous LONDON)
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U.S. to auction $16 million worth of bitcoin from various cases
NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. government said on
Monday it plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoin that were
forfeited during several cases, including the prosecution of the
creator of the online...
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Monday it plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoin that were
forfeited during several cases, including the prosecution of the
creator of the online...
Read more
FOREX-Dollar adds to gains vs yen after stellar U.S. jobs data
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The dollar built on gains
following Friday's bumper U.S. jobs numbers on Monday, gaining
more than half a percent against the yen ahead of a week of data
likely to feed the...
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following Friday's bumper U.S. jobs numbers on Monday, gaining
more than half a percent against the yen ahead of a week of data
likely to feed the...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks at 1-yr high, currencies firmer after US data
By Karin Strohecker
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks rose to one-year
highs on Monday and currencies strengthened as momentum from
Friday's better-than-expected U.S. jobs data helped...
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LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks rose to one-year
highs on Monday and currencies strengthened as momentum from
Friday's better-than-expected U.S. jobs data helped...
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FOREX-Dollar adds to gains vs yen after stellar U.S. jobs data
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The dollar built on gains since
Friday's bumper U.S. jobs numbers on Monday, gaining around a
third of a percent against the yen ahead of a week of data
likely to feed the...
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Friday's bumper U.S. jobs numbers on Monday, gaining around a
third of a percent against the yen ahead of a week of data
likely to feed the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar gain as payrolls fuel risk-on trades
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Stock markets rose on Monday and
the dollar extended gains as risk appetite revived following
strong U.S. job figures that bolstered expectations of faster
growth in the...
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the dollar extended gains as risk appetite revived following
strong U.S. job figures that bolstered expectations of faster
growth in the...
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Sunday, August 7, 2016
UPDATE 1-China's July forex reserves fall to $3.20 trillion
BEIJING, Aug 7 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange reserves
fell to $3.20 trillion in July, central bank data showed on
Sunday, in line with analyst expectations.
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fell to $3.20 trillion in July, central bank data showed on
Sunday, in line with analyst expectations.
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FOREX-Dollar holds upper hand after stellar U.S. jobs data
TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened against the
yen on Monday, extending its gains after bumper U.S. job figures
bolstered expectations of faster economic growth and raised...
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yen on Monday, extending its gains after bumper U.S. job figures
bolstered expectations of faster economic growth and raised...
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Saturday, August 6, 2016
China's July forex reserves fall to $3.20 trillion
BEIJING, Aug 7 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange reserves
fell to $3.20 trillion in July, central bank data showed on
Sunday, matching forecasts.
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fell to $3.20 trillion in July, central bank data showed on
Sunday, matching forecasts.
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China gold reserves rise to 58.79 mln fine troy oz at end-July
BEIJING, Aug 7 (Reuters) - China's gold reserves stood at
58.79 million fine troy ounces at the end of July, up from 58.62
million fine troy ounces at the end of June, the central bank
said on Sunday.
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58.79 million fine troy ounces at the end of July, up from 58.62
million fine troy ounces at the end of June, the central bank
said on Sunday.
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Friday, August 5, 2016
UPDATE 1-U.S. dollar longs slip, sterling shorts hit record high-CFTC, Reuters data
(Adds table, details on dollar and sterling contracts, analyst
comment, byline)
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Speculators pared back bullish U.S. dollar
bets this week, as...
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By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Speculators pared back bullish U.S. dollar
bets this week, as...
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Berkshire profit rises 25 percent, helped by insurance, investments
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday
said second-quarter profit rose 25 percent, helped by improved
results from insurance underwriting and investments and the
purchase of Precision...
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said second-quarter profit rose 25 percent, helped by improved
results from insurance underwriting and investments and the
purchase of Precision...
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FOREX-Dollar rebounds after robust U.S. jobs report
NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The dollar rallied across the
board on Friday after data showed U.S. employment increased more
than expected in July and wages picked up, raising the
probability of an...
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board on Friday after data showed U.S. employment increased more
than expected in July and wages picked up, raising the
probability of an...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies seesaw on strong U.S. jobs data
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Friday after stronger-than-expected jobs
data clouded the outlook for U.S. monetary policy.
...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed on Friday after stronger-than-expected jobs
data clouded the outlook for U.S. monetary policy.
...
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Sterling recovery derailed by U.S. jobs numbers
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Sterling sank towards $1.30 on
Friday, its weakest in three weeks, after stronger-than-expected
jobs numbers in the United States strengthened speculation U.S.
interest...
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Friday, its weakest in three weeks, after stronger-than-expected
jobs numbers in the United States strengthened speculation U.S.
interest...
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UPDATE 5-Oil down 1 percent as dollar jumps on U.S. jobs data
* Oil also retreats as two-day short-covering loses steam
(New throughout, updates market activity and comments to U.S.
session; changes byline and dateline, previously LONDON)
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(New throughout, updates market activity and comments to U.S.
session; changes byline and dateline, previously LONDON)
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WRAPUP 4-Strong U.S. employment report brightens economic outlook
WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - U.S. employment increased more
than expected in July and wages picked up, bolstering
expectations of an acceleration in economic growth and raising
the probability of a...
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than expected in July and wages picked up, bolstering
expectations of an acceleration in economic growth and raising
the probability of a...
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UPDATE 1-Azeri central bank raises key rate to shore up manat currency
BAKU, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's central bank said on
Friday it would raise its main interest rate, the refinancing
rate, to 9.5 percent from 7 percent from Aug. 8, in a bid to
underpin the manat...
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Friday it would raise its main interest rate, the refinancing
rate, to 9.5 percent from 7 percent from Aug. 8, in a bid to
underpin the manat...
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UPDATE 1-China c.bank says it will fine-tune policy as needed; warns on reserve cut
BEIJING, Aug 5 (Reuters) - China's central bank on Friday
reiterated it will fine-tune policy in a pre-emptive and timely
way, but added that cuts to bank reserve requirements could put
downward...
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reiterated it will fine-tune policy in a pre-emptive and timely
way, but added that cuts to bank reserve requirements could put
downward...
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FOREX-Dollar in wait-and-see mode ahead of key U.S. jobs report
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The dollar edged down on Friday as
traders awaited a monthly U.S. labour market report for clues on
whether the world's biggest economy will bounce back after a
lacklustre...
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traders awaited a monthly U.S. labour market report for clues on
whether the world's biggest economy will bounce back after a
lacklustre...
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