Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Morning News Call - India, September 1

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FACTORS TO WATCH

10:00 am: National Institution...

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FOREX-Dollar loses steam and wavers ahead of US jobs data

* AUD edge off low after slightly better than expected China

data

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares slip, crude steadies; US jobs in focus

* Crude oil prices take back some ground lost on oversupply

fears

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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Energy shares fall on oil decline; U.S. yields post monthly surge

* Oil prices hit more than two-week lows, U.S. stockpiles

data weigh

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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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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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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens to 3-week low as oil falls, economy contracts

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Energy shares fall on oil decline; U.S. yields set for monthly surge

* Oil prices hit more than two-week lows, U.S. stockpiles

data weigh

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Energy shares fall on oil decline; U.S. yields set for monthly surge

* Oil prices hit more than two-week lows, U.S. stockpiles

data weigh

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Energy shares fall on oil decline; U.S. yields set for monthly surge

* Oil prices hit more than 2-week lows, U.S. stockpiles data

weigh

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 1-Franklin Templeton's Hasenstab says sell yen and euro

* Hasenstab says strong yen reigniting deflationary

pressures

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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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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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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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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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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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UPDATE 2-BOJ's Funo dismisses idea of central bank buying foreign bonds

* Funo says see no imminent limits in monetary easing

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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar/yen hits 1-month high as investors reassess stance, reverse bets

* Dollar/yen rises as investors reverse bets on Japan

currency

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Morning News Call - India, August 31

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FACTORS TO WATCH

10:30 am: Federal cabinet...

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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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FOREX-Dollar stands tall after data enhances US rate hike expectations

* US ADP employment report, Chicago PMI awaited for more

cues

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. shares slip on Fed rate hike worries; dollar climbs

* Pan-European Stoxx 600 hits 2-wk high, boosted by

financials

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. shares slip on Fed rate hike worries; dollar climbs

* Pan-European Stoxx 600 hits 2-wk high, boosted by

financials

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FOREX-Dollar jumps to three-week high ahead of U.S. jobs data

* Fed's Fischer says job market near full strength

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar shy of highs as investors await U.S. employment cues

* Consumer spending data reinforces Fed officials' hawkish

message

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Monday, August 29, 2016

Morning News Call - India, August 30

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FACTORS TO WATCH

10:30 am: Communications...

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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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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

these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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FOREX-Dollar off highs as investors await U.S. jobs data

* Consumer spending data reinforces Fed officials' hawkish

message

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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. shares gain, European shares dip on Fed rate hike bets

* Sept rate-hike expectations rise after Yellen, Fischer

comments

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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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WHITE HOUSE SAYS NEXT PRESIDENT WILL BENEFIT ENORMOUSLY FROM HAVING TPP

WHITE HOUSE SAYS NEXT PRESIDENT WILL BENEFIT ENORMOUSLY FROM

HAVING TPP

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FOREX-Dollar gives up gains as jobs data in focus

* Payrolls data on Friday in focus

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UPDATE 3-S.African Treasury, Eskom row over coal contracts as government rifts deepen

* Treasury, Eskom row reveals Gordhan frustration-analyst

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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. assets gain, European shares dip on Fed rate hike bets

* Dollar rallies, weighs on oil and gold

(Updates to close of European markets)

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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar gains as rate hike seen more likely

* Payrolls data on Friday in focus

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar at 3-week high, bonds and stocks sell off on hawkish Fed

* Dollar rallies, Middle East output fears weigh on crude

futures

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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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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

Morning News Call - India, August 29

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INDIA TOP NEWS

 Dirty laundry: Welspun tangle...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar wavers, poised for weekly gains ahead of Yellen speech

* Upbeat U.S. data prompts investors to raise Dec rate hike

bets

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FACTORS TO WATCH

5:00 pm: RBI to release weekly...

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Caution before Yellen's Jackson Hole speech crimps risk appetites

* Markets subdued with all eyes on Yellen speech later in

day

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Pharma nerves hit stocks, dollar wobbles before Fed gathering

* China property stocks down 2 pct; selling pressure in

financials

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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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UPDATE 1-Zuma says has confidence in S.Africa finance minister, can't intervene

* Gordhan said will not see police on Thursday

(Recasts with Zuma statement)

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks wilt ahead of Fed gathering, dollar wobbles

* China property stocks down 2 pct; selling pressure in

financials

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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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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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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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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

FOREX-Dollar edges up vs yen as Yellen's Jackson Hole speech awaited

* Policymakers meet for Wyoming mountain retreat later

Thursday

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks rebound as euro slips; oil tumbles

* Earlier equity gloom lifts as Brexit fallout fears

dissipate

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Libor rise, driven by U.S. money market rules, seen topping near 1.0 pct

* Three-month US dollar Libor reached highest in over 7

years

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GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks rebound as euro slips; oil tumbles

* Earlier equity gloom lifts as Brexit fallout fears

dissipate

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Housing sector lifts U.S., European stocks; oil rises

* Oil prices reverse losses on Reuters' report of Iran

signals

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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar retreats on Fed rate hike uncertainty

* Dollar weakens as focus turns to Fed conference at Jackson

Hole

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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar dips on Fed rate hike doubts

* RBNZ Wheeler: don't see need for rapid succession of rate

cuts

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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

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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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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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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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

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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CORRECTED-Hedge funds eye Japan stocks again after mauling by wrong-way yen bets

* Hedge funds book losses after bets on rising stocks,

weaker yen

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Hedge funds eye Japan stocks again after mauling by wrong-way yen bets

* Hedge funds book looses after bets on rising stocks,

weaker yen

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9:30 am: Central Board of Direct...

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FOREX-Dollar dips vs yen, kiwi lifted by RBNZ's rate view

* Dollar/yen dips in range-bound trade amid decline in

Nikkei

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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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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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FOREX-Dollar dips vs yen, kiwi rises on RBNZ Wheeler's comments

* RBNZ Wheeler: don't see need for rapid succession of rate

cuts

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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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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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FOREX-Dollar treads water after Fed's Fischer comments; Yellen awaited

* Dollar stable after last week's roughly 8-week lows vs

euro, franc

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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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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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UPDATE 1-World stock markets, oil, Treasury yields fall as investors await Fed

* Oil prices fall nearly 3 percent

(Adds U.S. Treasury prices; updates markets)

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FOREX-Dollar rises on comments from Fed's Fischer viewed as hawkish

* Dollar pulls further away from roughly 8-week lows vs

euro, franc

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks edge lower as investors await Fed hike signal

* Oil prices fall by around 3 percent

(Recasts, updates prices)

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FOREX-Dollar strengthens on Fischer's upbeat comments

* Investors await Yellen's speech at Jackson Hole

(Updates prices, adds quote)

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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar extends bounce vs yen on US, Japanese policy expectations

* Pound hit by speculation UK may begin Brexit talks early

2017

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11:45 am: State Bank of India...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares slip, dollar stands tall on Fed hike bets

* Investors await this week's Jackson Hole central bankers

meeting

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FOREX-Dollar extends bounce after more Fed officials add rate hike support

* Fed Vice Chair Fischer also gives upbeat economic

assessment

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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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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall in light trading as dollar rises on Fed hike bets

* Fed policymakers' remarks push investors to rethink July

minutes

(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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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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FOREX-Dollar rebounds after Fed's Williams adds support for rate hike

* Dollar rebounds but still set for more than 1 pct weekly

loss

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, U.S. dollar rises on increased Fed rate-hike bets

* Comments from Fed heads push investors to rethink July

minutes

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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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FOREX-Dollar rebounds after Fed's Williams adds support for rate hike

* Dollar rebounds but still set for more than 1 pct weekly

loss

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar edges up, but on track for weekly loss

* Aussie pressured as Moody's cuts outlook on Australian

banks

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11:00 am: Trade Minister Nirmala...

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FOREX-Dollar edges up, but on track for weekly loss

* Dollar claws back losses vs yen, still poised for weekly

loss

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

FOREX-Dollar nurses losses vs euro after Fed minutes quash hawks' hopes

* Dollar claws back losses vs yen, still poised for weekly

loss

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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar hits nearly 8-week low against euro day after Fed minutes

* Dollar extends losses despite latest Dudley comments

(Updates prices, adds comments)

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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stock markets climb on labor data, oil gains

* Asian, emerging market shares rise

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

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks rise, backed by oil gains, weak dollar

* Wall Street modestly higher thanks to energy shares,

Wal-Mart

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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6:00 pm: NITI Aayog Chief Executive...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks reverse losses, dollar erases gains after Fed minutes

* Dollar turns negative after Fed minutes

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar rebounds slightly ahead of Fed minutes

* Fed set to release July meeting minutes at 2 p.m. ET (1800

GMT)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar inches higher ahead of Fed minutes

* Dollar bounces on hawkish comments from Fed's Lockhart,

Dudley

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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

FOREX-Dollar crawls off lows after slide, uncertain Fed outlook limits rise

* Dollar bounces on hawkish comments from Fed's Lockhart,

Dudley

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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South Africa enters awkward coalition era after ANC domination

* ANC lost majority in key urban centres in Aug. 3 local

vote

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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9:30 am: RBI Governor Raghuram...

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks hit record highs on easing central bank outlook, oil rise

* Weak China, Japan data suggests global monetary easing to

continue

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks hit record highs on easing central bank outlook, oil upturn

* Weak China, Japan data suggests global monetary easing to

continue

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BRIEF-Concordia International announces cross currency swap agreement

* Concordia International Corp. announces cross currency

swap agreement

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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Dollar pinned down by easing Fed rate hike expectations

* Market shows little reaction to weak Japanese GDP data

(Updates prices, adds quote)

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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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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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Sunday, August 14, 2016

FOREX-Dollar on back foot after lacklustre US data, unfazed by weak Japan GDP

* Market shows little reaction to weak Q2 Japan GDP

(Adds details, quotes)

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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.

Read more

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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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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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, yields fall after tepid U.S. economic data

* Crude oil tallies biggest weekly rise since April

(Updates to close of U.S. trading)

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks recede from highs, dollar and yields weaken

* Crude oil extends gains a day after major surge

(Updates with afternoon trading)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-No sign of comedown for stocks after Wall Street record highs

* MSCI world stock index flat a 1-year high, Europe moves

sideways

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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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FOREX-Dollar firm after Fed president's comments; US data in focus

* Focus on U.S. retail sales

(Updates prices, adds comments)

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia rises after Wall St hits record highs, China data awaited

* Asia supported after Dow, S&P and Nasdaq all hit record

highs

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FOREX-Kiwi hits 1-year high after RBNZ falls short, sterling drops

* U.S. dollar higher, sterling at one-month low

(Updates prices, adds sterling)

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FOREX-Kiwi hits 1-year high after RBNZ rate cut falls short of expectations

* U.S. dollar index flat, hovers near 1-week low

(Updates prices, adds comments)

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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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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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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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BRIEF-Singapore cbank says current monetary policy stance remains appropriate for 2016



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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil fizzles on crude build; Wall St ends lower

* Strong 10-year U.S. note auction helps prices

(Updates with close of U.S. market)

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St falters as oil slide drags on energy shares

* U.S. Treasuries rise in line with global bonds

(Updates to U.S. afternoon trading)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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RPT-COLUMN-Fed dependent, for sure, but who knows on what: James Saft

Aug 9 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve data dependency isn't what

it used to be.

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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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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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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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FOREX-Sterling slides, dollar steady on Fed rate hike views

* Dollar steady as futures show even chances of Dec US rate

hike

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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil jumps on OPEC hopes; dollar firms vs yen

* Markets digesting bumper U.S. jobs report

(Updates with close of U.S. markets)

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil jumps on OPEC hopes; dollar climbs again

* Markets digesting bumper U.S. jobs report

(Updates with afternoon trading)

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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar climbs on rate-hike bets; oil extends rally

* Dollar up sharply against yen

(Updates with opening of U.S. markets; changes dateline)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sunday, August 7, 2016

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks rise as investors hunt for yield; Aussie shines

* Jobs report powers both S&P, Nasdaq to record closing

highs

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FOREX-Dollar holds upper hand after stellar U.S. jobs data

* Dollar index tests 50 pct retracement of decline since

late July

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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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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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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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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Bumper U.S. jobs data boosts stocks, dollar

* Dollar rallies, drags gold lower

(Updates to close of U.S. markets)

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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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar rally on bumper U.S. jobs data

* Dollar rallies, drags gold lower

(Updates to U.S. late-afternoon trading)

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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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BRIEF-S&P revises Emirate of Sharjah outlook to negative on economic, fiscal risks

* S&P revises Sharjah (Emirate of) sovereign credit outlook

down to negative from stable

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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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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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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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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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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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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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