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BLBG: U.S. Housing Starts Fell in January to Lowest Level on Record |
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18 Feb 19:01 |
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MW: Housing starts plunge nearly 17% to record-low 466,000 rate |
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18 Feb 19:01 |
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Construction on new U... |
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DJ PRECIOUS METALS: NY Gold Seen Up $4, Silver Up 13 Cents |
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18 Feb 18:40 |
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April gold futures are expected to open floor trading in New York around $4
an ounce higher Wednesday, based on electronic activity ahead of the pit
session at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange... |
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DJ BASE METALS: Comex Copper Seen Near Steady At Pit Open |
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18 Feb 18:37 |
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May copper futures are expected to open floor trading at nearly unchanged
levels on Wednesday, based on electronic activity ahead of the pit session on
the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange... |
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BLBG: Gold Falls From Seven-Month High in London to $965.35 an Ounce |
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18 Feb 18:30 |
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Gold fell from a seven-month high in London trading... |
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MY: Dollar steady after 2-month high |
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18 Feb 18:26 |
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The euro pared early gains on Wednesday, as concerns about the banking system and economy cut short a technical rebound after the single currency hit 2-1/2 month lows against the dollar... |
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RTRS: CANADA STOCKS-Could rebound on gold, bargain hunting |
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18 Feb 18:25 |
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Toronto\'s main stock market index ... |
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BLBG: Asian Stocks Decline for Third Day as Global Recession Deepens |
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18 Feb 17:45 |
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The euro rose against the dollar and extended gains versus the Japanese yen... |
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FB: World stocks down as Dow hovers round Nov. lows |
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18 Feb 17:44 |
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World stock markets mostly fell again Wednesday after a bad day on Wall Street and as investors fled to the safest assets amid fears the financial crisis is taking another turn for the worse... |
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ENM,: Rupee edges closer to the 50 mark |
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18 Feb 17:43 |
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MUMBAI: The rupee edged closer to the 50 mark against the dollar at 3pm, and was trading at 49... |
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SM: Sensex ends almost unchanged |
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18 Feb 17:24 |
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In choppy trade, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today closed down by moderate 20 points though heavyweight Reliance Industries snapped two days of losses and ended in green... |
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AFP: Euro hits fresh two-month dollar low |
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18 Feb 17:23 |
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The euro struck a new two-month low against the dollar on Wednesday as concerns mounted surrounding the ill health of European banks, dealers said... |
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AP; Rupee falls below 50 a dollar as gold prices zoom news |
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18 Feb 17:22 |
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The rupee fell to a two-month low at 50... |
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BLBG: Pound Falls Against Dollar; Central Bank Discussed Buying Debt |
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18 Feb 17:22 |
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The pound dropped against the dollar and euro after the Bank of England said all the members of its rate-setting committee voted to cut is key rate this month and discussed the possibility of buying gilts... |
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MC: See crude around $50-55/bbl in H2'09 |
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18 Feb 17:21 |
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G Chandrashekhar, Commodity Editor, Business Line, is looking at crude prices beyond the first half of this year between USD 50 and USD 55 per barrel... |
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BLBG; Yen Will Outperform Dollar on Risk Aversion, Merrill Lynch Says |
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18 Feb 17:17 |
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The yen will outperform the dollar in the first half of this year as risk aversion spurs buying of the Japanese currency, said Tomoko Fujii, a rates and currency strategist at Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch Japan... |
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ET: Metal prices decline on lower LME advices |
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18 Feb 17:17 |
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Prices of tin, copper, lead, zinc and brass declined on the non-ferrous metal market here today due to lack of demand from industrial users coupled with lower advices from London Metal Exchange (LME)... |
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BLBG: Euro Little Changed as Stocks Drop on Concern Slump to Deepen |
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18 Feb 17:17 |
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The euro was little changed against the dollar as stocks declined around the world and smaller-than- forecast losses at European banks failed to ease concern that the slump in the 16-member nation region is deepening... |
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MC: Gold could touch USD 1030/oz in this week |
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18 Feb 17:16 |
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In US dollar terms gold is trading at 7-month highs, today it has touched USD 975/oz level... |
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PTI; Sensex ends almost unchanged |
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18 Feb 17:16 |
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In choppy trade, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today closed down by moderate 20 points though heavyweight Reliance Industries snapped two days of losses and ended in green... |
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ET: Asian shares slump to monthly lows; euro hit |
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18 Feb 17:15 |
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Deepening economic gloom and fears about the global finance sector pushed Asian shares to their lowest level this month on Wednesday, prompting investors to move to low-risk assets such as government bonds... |
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BLBG: Copper Rebounds in London on Speculation About Chinese Buying |
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18 Feb 17:13 |
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Copper rose from a two-week low in London on speculation China, the world’s largest consumer of the metal, is stepping up purchases... |
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BLBG: Oil Trades Near $35 on Speculation U.S. Stockpiles to Climb |
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18 Feb 17:13 |
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Crude oil near $35 on speculation that U... |
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BLBG: Gold Falls From Seven-Month High in London to $965.35 an Ounce |
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18 Feb 17:11 |
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Gold fell from a seven-month high in London trading... |
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MW: Asian shares mostly lower; Hong Kong recovers |
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18 Feb 17:10 |
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Most Asian markets ended lower Wednesday as financials broadly declined after big overnight losses on Wall Street and on concern about European banks... |
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MW: Stock futures hold around Tuesday's lows |
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18 Feb 17:09 |
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RTRS: Futures point to higher open for Wall Street |
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18 Feb 17:08 |
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RTRS: PRECIOUS-Gold hits 7-mth high as haven demand spurs ETF buying |
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18 Feb 17:07 |
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Gold firmed to a fresh seven month high in Europe on Wednesday as investors spooked by the outlook for the financial system bought gold and bullion-backed exchange-traded funds as a safe store of value... |
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RTRS: World shares fall as growth worries nag |
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18 Feb 17:07 |
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World share prices struggled to make headway on Wednesday as worries over a deepening recession undermined confidence, pulling investors toward less risky assets including government debt and gold... |
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MW: Bank of England seeks permission to boost money supply |
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18 Feb 17:06 |
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The Bank of England\'s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to seek authority from the U... |
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RTRS: U.S. oil falls towards $34, eyes crude stock build |
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18 Feb 17:06 |
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U... |
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PTI: Gold hits new high at Rs 15,650 |
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18 Feb 17:05 |
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Gold surged to set a new peak at Rs 15,650 per 10 gram in opening trade in the national capital today on brisk buying triggered by a firming global trend... |
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RTRS: Nikkei hits 4-month closing low on bank, economy worries |
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18 Feb 17:04 |
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Japan\'s benchmark Nikkei average shed 1... |
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BLBG: Gold Trades Near Highest in Seven Months on Demand for a Haven |
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18 Feb 17:04 |
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Gold traded near a seven-month high in London, edging nearer $1,000 an ounce, as a global recession, volatile currencies and slumping stocks prompt investors to buy the metal as a store of value... |
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ET: Oil stays below $35 after big drop overnight |
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18 Feb 11:40 |
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Oil prices languished below $35 a barrel Wednesday in Asia as further signs the U... |
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BLBG: Dollar May Rise 11 Percent Against Yen, Standard Chartered Says |
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18 Feb 11:39 |
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The dollar may gain 11 percent against the yen in the next three months should it rise above so-called resistance at 94... |
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BLBG: Euro Trades Near 10-Week Low on Bets Europe’s Turmoil to Worsen |
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18 Feb 11:38 |
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The euro traded near a 10-week low against the dollar on concern the region’s banks will disclose increasing losses due to the deepening financial crisis in central and Eastern Europe... |
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CFD: US Dollar, Japanese Yen Up as Financial Concerns Spark Sell-Offs in Risky Assets Around the World |
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18 Feb 11:37 |
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- British Pound Holds Up as UK CPI Remains Well Above 2% Target, BOE Minutes Could Impact Trade on Wednesday
- Euro Under Pressure Amidst Eastern European Banking Risks, Signs of Distress
US Dollar, Japanese Yen Up as Financial Concerns Spark Sell-Offs in Risky Assets Around the World
The US dollar and Japanese yen maintained their strength against the majors, with the exception of the British pound, as Moody’s ratings agency warned that the eastern European banking system was increasingly vulnerable to a “steep and long economic downturn,” and that western European banks with locations in eastern Europe may face ratings downgrades... |
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NS: COMMODITIESC RB index at 6-1/2-year lows; strong dollar weighs |
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18 Feb 11:37 |
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* Oil and copper down 8 percent each
* Gold at 7-month high on safe-haven buying (Updates with settlements in CRB, crude oil and grains)
NEW YORK, Feb 17 - Energy, metals and grains prices plunged on Tuesday, sending a key commodities benchmark to 6-1/2-year lows, as investors became increasingly worried about the world\'s failing fight against recession... |
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BS: NZ shares down 1.9 pc |
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18 Feb 11:35 |
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Close The New Zealand share market gave up more ground today as foreign markets fell and a mixed corporate reporting season geared up... |
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MY: Silver shines in tune with gold |
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18 Feb 11:34 |
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Following surging trend in Gold, Silver too sparkled on Tuesday... |
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MY: Singapore: Oil Stays Below $35 After Big Drop Overnight |
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18 Feb 11:31 |
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SINGAPORE: Oil prices languished below $35 a barrel Wednesday (18 Feb) in Asia as further signs the U... |
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BLBG: Oil Trades Below $35 on Speculation U.S. Stockpiles to Climb |
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18 Feb 11:29 |
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Crude oil traded below $35 a barrel in New York on speculation that U... |
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ZN: Sensex up by 55 pts in morning trade |
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18 Feb 11:28 |
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After resuming lower below the 9K-mark on the back of distinctly weak global cues, the benchmark recovered sharply to quote in positive terrain at 9,089... |
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BLBG: Oil, Copper Lead Drop in Commodities to Lowest Since June 2002 |
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18 Feb 11:28 |
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Commodities plunged to their lowest level since June 2002, led by energy and industrial metals, on mounting signs that the global recession is deepening and demand for raw materials will decline further... |
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BLBG: Indian Bonds Gain as Central Bank Debt Purchases May Cap Yields |
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18 Feb 11:27 |
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India’s bonds gained for the first time in four days before a central bank buyback of debt tomorrow from banks and securities companies... |
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ECM: Gold may ease from record high; copper flat |
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18 Feb 11:27 |
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MUMBAI: India\'s gold futures are expected to open lower due to profit-taking on Wednesday after striking a record high in the previous session,
analysts said... |
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BS: Rupee depreciates 7 paise to 49.77/$ |
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18 Feb 11:25 |
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Sliding for the third straight day, the Indian rupee depreciated by another seven paise against the US currency in early trade today on anticipation that the domestic bourses may open weak leading to more capital outflows by funds... |
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PTI: Rupee weakens further against dollar |
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18 Feb 11:18 |
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Sliding for the third straight day, the Indian rupee depreciated by another seven paise against the US currency in early trade today... |
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RTRS: India gold hits new record high |
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18 Feb 11:17 |
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India gold futures extended the previous session\'s gains to hit a new record high of 15,569 rupees per 10 grams on strong global leads and a weak rupee... |
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ACH: Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices |
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18 Feb 11:16 |
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U... |
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CNB: Gold Hits 7-Month High on Economic Worries |
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18 Feb 11:16 |
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Gold hit a fresh seven-month high on Tuesday after weaker-than-expected U... |
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NS: Gold rises as global equities tumble on outlook |
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18 Feb 11:15 |
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* Global stocks slump; S&P 500 slides below key 800 level
* Dollar at 2-1/2 month high vs euro on E... |
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TS: Gold Charts Point Up |
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18 Feb 11:14 |
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RealMoney... |
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RTRS: Asian shares, euro hit by economy, bank fears |
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18 Feb 11:14 |
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Deepening economic gloom and fears about the health of the global finance sector pushed Asian shares to their lowest level this month on Wednesday, prompting investors to move to low-risk assets such as regional bonds... |
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BLBG: Asian Stocks Decline for Third Day as Global Recession Deepens |
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18 Feb 11:13 |
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Asian stocks dropped for a third day, dragging the regional benchmark index to the lowest level since November, as the deepening global recession hurts corporate earnings and demand for commodities... |
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BN: Gold prices rise, break record again |
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18 Feb 11:13 |
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Local gold prices have soared continuously, breaking another record on Wednesday... |
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MW: Gold hits 7-month high above $970 on safety buying |
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17 Feb 20:12 |
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Gold futures breached $970 an ounce Tuesday, rising to the highest level in seven months as investors bought the metal to seek safe haven against economic troubles... |
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RTRS: Euro falls below $1.26 to fresh 2-1/2-month low |
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17 Feb 20:12 |
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The euro extended losses versus the dollar to trade below $1... |
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MW: Oil drops 4% amid falling stocks, economic worries |
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17 Feb 19:42 |
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Oil futures dropped 4% Tuesday, as falling stocks and concerns about the global economy weighed on investor sentiment... |
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RTRS: NY manufacturing slump worsens in February |
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17 Feb 19:42 |
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Factory activity in New York State fell to a record low in February with new orders and employment falling sharply as the U... |
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BLBG: New York Manufacturing Index Dropped to Record Low (Update1) |
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17 Feb 19:21 |
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Manufacturing in New York contracted in February at the fastest pace on record, signaling the recession that began more than a year ago is intensifying... |
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MW: U.S. stock futures decline further after manufacturing data |
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17 Feb 19:20 |
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U... |
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MW: Oil futures drop amid falling stocks, economic worries |
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17 Feb 19:03 |
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Oil futures dropped early Tuesday, as falling stocks and concerns about the global economy weighed on investor sentiment... |
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BLBG: Pound Gains Against Euro as Inflation Slows Less Than Forecast |
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17 Feb 18:48 |
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The pound rose for a third day against the euro after the rate of inflation fell last month by less than economists forecast, prompting speculation the Bank of England may slow the pace of interest-rate cuts... |
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DJ PRECIOUS METALS: NY Gold Seen Up $22, Silver Up 22 Cents |
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17 Feb 18:45 |
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April gold futures are expected to open floor trading in New York around $22
an ounce higher Tuesday, based on electronic activity ahead of the pit session
at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange... |
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DJ BASE METALS: Comex Copper Seen 6 Cents Lower At Pit Open |
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17 Feb 18:44 |
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May copper futures are expected to open floor trading around 6 cents a pound
lower Tuesday, based on electronic activity ahead of the pit session on the
Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange... |
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AP: Mixed trend in select metal prices |
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17 Feb 18:43 |
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A mixed trend was noticed on the non-ferrous metal market here today... |
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BLBG: Euro Falls to 10-Week Low on Concern Europe’s Turmoil to Worsen |
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17 Feb 18:42 |
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The euro fell to a 10-week low against the dollar after Moody’s Investors Service said it may downgrade a number of banks with units in Eastern Europe, adding to concern financial turmoil in the region is worsening... |
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RTRS: U.S. oil falls to $37 on demand concerns |
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17 Feb 18:29 |
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Oil in New York fell to around $37 a barrel on Tuesday as bleak economic indicators turned the focus back to the worldwide slump in demand, outweighing lower supplies due to OPEC cutbacks... |
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AFP: Euro slumps to two-month dollar low |
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17 Feb 18:24 |
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The euro tumbled on Tuesday to a two-month low against the dollar after ratings agency Moody\'s warned that western European banks may suffer downgrades because of problems in Central and Eastern Europe... |
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BLBG: Crude Oil Trades Near $37 on Slowing Global Demand for Fuels |
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17 Feb 18:23 |
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Crude oil traded near $37 a barrel in New York on speculation a deepening recession in Europe and Asia will stifle demand for fuels... |
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BLBG: Gold Climbs to Seven-Month High in London as Economy May Worsen |
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17 Feb 18:23 |
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Gold rose to its highest in almost seven months in London as investors bought the precious metal to preserve their wealth on speculation the global economy will deteriorate... |
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MC: Gold glitters, touches Rs 15,000/10 gm |
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17 Feb 18:22 |
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Gold is trading at a seven-month high above USD 950 per ounce... |
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RTRS: Euro falls to 2-month low versus dollar |
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17 Feb 18:21 |
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The dollar rose broadly while the euro hit a more than two-month low on Tuesday, pressed by concerns over a recession in eastern Europe and the knock-on effect on European banks... |
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RTRS: Indian rupee drops to 2-month low on arbitrage, stx |
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17 Feb 18:19 |
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The Indian rupee dropped sharply to two-month lows on Tuesday as banks bought dollars in the spot market to arbitrage offshore, while shares shed nearly 3 percent, sparking fears of further foreign fund outflows... |
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AFP: Rupee ends in deep red at 49.67 per dollar |
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17 Feb 18:19 |
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Indian rupee closed trading Tuesday in deep red as it plunged to more than three-month low weighed down by losses in the domestic share market... |
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BLBG: Treasuries Rise as Global Slump Concern Deepens, Stocks Decline |
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17 Feb 18:19 |
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Treasuries rose the most in a week as stocks fell on renewed concern the global economic recession is deepening, prompting investors to seek safer assets... |
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RTRS: European stocks at 3-week low on E.Europe worries |
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17 Feb 18:18 |
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European shares were at three-week lows midday on Tuesday as banks fell on fears of more losses and the impact of a recession in emerging Europe, while heavyweight energy stocks lost ground along with the oil price... |
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RTRS: US STOCKS-Futures slide as recession woe fans global rout |
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17 Feb 18:18 |
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BLBG: Indian Gold Prices at Record, Cooling Jewelry Demand |
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17 Feb 16:39 |
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Gold reached a record in India after bullion prices climbed above $950 an ounce and the Indian rupee weakened the most in a month, cooling demand for the imported metal by the world’s biggest consumer... |
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RTRS: India copper flat as weak rupee offsets lower LME |
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17 Feb 16:35 |
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India copper futures traded flat on Tuesday as pressure from weak London market was offset by a weaker rupee at a two-month low, analysts said... |
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MW: U.S. stock futures fall to start shortened week |
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17 Feb 16:33 |
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ET: Gold reaching new highs in all currencies |
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17 Feb 16:33 |
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MUMBAI: It’s no surprise that as the economic packages across the world fail to give any boost to financial markets, gold’s status as a safe
Source: Bloomberg
haven strengthens... |
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BLBG: Copper Drops to Two-Week Low in Asia on Concern Demand Falling |
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17 Feb 16:32 |
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Copper slumped in Asia to the lowest in two weeks as a jump in stockpiles raised speculation that demand is declining as a global economic crisis deepens... |
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AFX: Forex − Gold & Usd Continue to Push Higher while Equity Markets Struggle |
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17 Feb 16:32 |
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Due to the US holiday, trading has been subdued... |
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RTRS: PRECIOUS-Gold rallies to 7-month high, risk-haven buying helps |
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17 Feb 16:31 |
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Gold rose more than 2 percent to a seven-month high in Europe on Tuesday on reports eastern Europe will be more affected by recession than elsewhere and after Russia\'s central bank said it plans to buy more gold... |
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BLBG: Crude Oil Trades Near $37 on Slowing Global Demand for Fuels |
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17 Feb 16:30 |
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Crude oil traded near $37 a barrel in New York on speculation a deepening recession in Europe and Asia will stifle demand for fuels... |
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MW: Asia stocks hit by economic fears, risk aversion |
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17 Feb 16:28 |
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Asian stocks suffered losses Tuesday, with financials such as Industrial Bank of Korea and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group sliding on concerns the global economic crisis is deepening and recovery could take longer than previously expected... |
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MC: Nifty ends below 2800 |
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17 Feb 16:12 |
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The benchmark indices have witnessed huge selling pressure for the second day in a row and ended sharply lower... |
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MS: Market slips further; Sensex drops 2.8% |
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17 Feb 16:11 |
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Indian equities slipped further while selling pressure continued to be witnessed in realty stocks... |
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BLBG: Treasuries Rise as Global Slump Concerns Deepen, Stocks Decline |
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17 Feb 16:10 |
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Treasuries rose the most in a week as stocks fell on renewed concern that the global economic recession is deepening, prompting investors to seek safer assets... |
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MW: British inflation slows less than expected in January |
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17 Feb 16:10 |
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Inflationary pressures in the British economy continued to ease in January, but at a slower pace than expected... |
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BLBG; Zero-Rate World Puts ECB’s Trichet Behind Bund Curve |
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17 Feb 16:09 |
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Jean-Claude Trichet’s decision this month to keep interest rates unchanged will push Europe’s economy deeper into a recession, the region’s bond prices show... |
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RTRS: Nikkei hits near 4-month closing low |
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17 Feb 16:09 |
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The Nikkei average fell 1... |
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RTRS: U.S. oil falls toward $36 on demand concerns |
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17 Feb 16:08 |
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U... |
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BLBG: Global Stocks Retreat, Led by Banks; Gold, Treasuries Advance |
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17 Feb 16:08 |
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Stocks in Europe and Asia dropped and U... |
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RTRS: Europe shares hit 2-week low, banks under pressure |
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17 Feb 16:07 |
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European shares hit a two-week low in morning trade on Tuesday, as banks slid on persistent concerns about their balance sheets and fears they might need more state help, while weaker crude prices pressured oil stocks... |
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MW: European shares move lower in early trading |
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17 Feb 16:07 |
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European shares fell again on Tuesday, with financials under pressure as HSBC Holdings shares fell 1... |
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RTRS: US stock futures signal drop; eyes on Wal-Mart |
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17 Feb 16:06 |
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