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MW: U.S. stock futures mixed after Apple's strong quarter
  22 Jan 17:40
 
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RTRS: India gold buyers eye falls, demand slack
  22 Jan 17:40
 
India\'s local gold demand remained slack on Thursday as wedding season buyers awaited price declines after the yellow metal breached 13,000-rupee-mark late last week, dealers said...
 
BLBG: Singapore Dollar Gains as Traders Reduce Bets for Policy Change
  22 Jan 12:00
 
Singapore’s dollar rose for a second day on speculation traders reversed bets that the currency would depreciate after the central bank signaled there was no change to its policy bias even as the economy shrank...
 
BLBG: Buy Euro Versus Swiss Franc on Central Bank Sales, Goldman Says
  22 Jan 11:59
 
Investors should buy the euro against the franc after Swiss National Bank Vice President Philipp Hildebrand signaled officials may sell their currency to curb its appreciation, Goldman Sachs Group Inc...
 
RTRS: Nikkei up 1.2 pct on defensive stocks, but yen weighs
  22 Jan 11:59
 
Japan\'s Nikkei average rose 1...
 
FBS: PRECIOUS-Gold tracks euro lower
  22 Jan 11:57
 
Gold dropped slightly on Thursday to track a weaker euro, but strong investment demand was likely to support prices, with ETF holdings hitting another record as fears about a worsening global recession lingered...
 
BLBG: Copper Drops in Shanghai as Imports May Decline in February
  22 Jan 11:56
 
Copper futures dropped for a third day in Shanghai on expectations the world’s largest consumer will buy less metal following stronger-than-expected imports last month...
 
BLBG: Oil Is Steady as Demand May Climb on Obama Bank-Rescue Plan
  22 Jan 11:54
 
Crude oil was little changed after rising on speculation a bank-rescue plan by President Barack Obama will help boost economic growth and increase fuel demand...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Rise on Speculation Housing Starts to Fall to Record
  22 Jan 11:46
 
Treasuries rose, sending 10-year notes to their first gain in four days, before a government report that economists say will show U...
 
RTRS: India gold extends losses on global cues, rupee
  22 Jan 11:45
 
India\'s gold futures extended losses on Thursday on overseas leads and further pressured by a firmer rupee, analysts said...
 
BLBG: BOJ to Consider Buying Company Bonds; Cuts Forecasts
  22 Jan 11:45
 
The Bank of Japan said it will consider buying corporate bonds to prevent a shortage of credit from worsening a recession it predicted will deepen next year...
 
AP: Market rebounds after inauguration day plunge
  22 Jan 11:43
 
Financials stocks steered a broad market comeback Wednesday after Tuesday’s rout that had the sector matching its worst day ever and the Dow Jones industrial average tallying its worst Inaugural Day performance in its history...
 
BLBG: Australian, New Zealand Dollars Advance as Equities Rebound
  22 Jan 11:43
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars advanced for the first time in three days as a rebound in stocks fueled speculation investors will be keener to purchase higher-yielding assets...
 
MS: MCXCOMDEX continues to gain
  22 Jan 11:42
 
MCXCOMDEX is trading up by 14...
 
AP; Asian stocks up despite signs of deepening slump
  22 Jan 11:31
 
Asian stock markets rose modestly Thursday, with Tokyo\'s index up more than 1 percent, as gains on Wall Street offset alarming new signs the region\'s economies were slowing faster than expected amid plummeting demand for their goods...
 
BLBG; Yen Climbs Toward Record High Versus Pound on U.K. Bank Concern
  22 Jan 11:31
 
The yen rose toward a record high against the pound on speculation the deepening financial crisis will force the U...
 
MW: Gold bounces back
  22 Jan 11:30
 
And the radical gold bugs are more confident than ever

When I last wrote on gold, the metal\'s very promising year-end rally was attracting attention, especially because the world\'s banking problems, and the response of governments, had created an outstanding macro case for gold...
 
BLBG: Japan Stocks Gain on Policy Expectations; Honda Slumps on Yen
  22 Jan 11:30
 
Japanese stocks rose, led by brokerages, on optimism government measures will ease global financial turmoil, overshadowing drops by automakers as the yen strengthened and the nation’s exports dropped by a record...
 
RTRS: India copper, gold futures set to open flat
  22 Jan 10:46
 
India copper futures may open flat to lower on Thursday pressured by a firmer rupee, an analyst said...
 
BLBG: Gold Declines as Stronger Dollar Outlook Cuts Investment Appeal
  22 Jan 10:46
 
Gold retreated in Asia as the dollar resumed its climb against the euro, diminishing interest in the metal as an alternative investment...
 
PTI; Rupee rises; up by 21 paise to 48.90 a dollar
  22 Jan 10:46
 
The Indian rupee appreciated 21 paise against the US currency today in early trade on dollar selling by banks and exporters amid hopes of firm opening on the domestic stock markets in line with better trends on other Asian bourses...
 
RTRS: PRECIOUS-Gold tracks euro lower, ETF hits record above $805 T
  22 Jan 10:45
 
Gold dropped slightly on Thursday to track a falling euro, but strong investment demand was likely to support prices, with ETF holdings hitting another record as fears about a worsening global recession lingered...
 
BLBG: Indian Rupee Strengthens on Speculation Fund Outflows Will Slow
  22 Jan 10:44
 
India’s rupee strengthened the most in almost a week as global stock advances tempered concern investors will increase sales of emerging-market assets...
 
AP; Gold recovers losses
  22 Jan 10:44
 
LONDON: Gold recovered early losses to firm in Europe on Wednesday, boosted by interest in bullion as a haven from risk, but remained off the previous session’s 11-day high as the euro gave up gains versus the dollar...
 
RTRS: Asia stocks drift up though economy fears remain
  22 Jan 10:43
 
Asia stocks rose slightly on Thursday, with investors snapping up beaten down bank shares, but with global economic gloom still pervasive, safety trades such as the yen and U...
 
NDTV: Sensex surges as Asian markets gain
  22 Jan 10:43
 
The markets are trading higher in early deals following the overnight rally on Wall Street...
 
AP: Gold prices dip, other commodities rise
  22 Jan 10:41
 
A wavering dollar sent gold prices falling slightly Wednesday even though a pair of analysts raised their forecasts for the metal...
 
RTRS: Nikkei down but off 2-month low, yen hits exporters
  22 Jan 10:38
 
Japan\'s Nikkei stock average lost 0...
 
RTRS: Oil extends gain to $44, but braced for U.S. stock rise
  22 Jan 10:35
 
Oil rose to $44 a barrel on Thursday after jumping nearly 7 percent a day ago, buoyed by growing expectations that OPEC\'s supply cuts may help balance a market still facing the specter of weakening demand...
 
AFP: Crude oil price up, gold down
  22 Jan 10:35
 
Crude oil rose the most in three weeks, following equities higher, on speculation a bank-rescue plan from President Barack Obama will boost financial companies...
 
ND: Gold Prices Finish Slightly Lower As Dollar Gains
  22 Jan 10:33
 
Gold prices closed lower on Wednesday and returned some of a rally from the prior session...
 
AFP: Gold hits all time $NZ high
  22 Jan 10:32
 
The price of gold hit an all-time high in New Zealand dollar terms yesterday, precious metal company the New Zealand Mint says...
 
RTRS: S.Africa Gold Fields may lay off 1,500 workers: union
  22 Jan 10:32
 
Gold Fields, the world\'s No...
 
MW: Copper falls 4%; gold also ends lower
  22 Jan 10:31
 
Copper futures dropped more than 4% Wednesday, as mining giant BHP Billiton said it will cut 6,000 jobs amid falling demand for commodities...
 
RTRS: NY precious metals down, copper off 4 pct at noon
  22 Jan 10:28
 
The following are New York midsession prices and market updates for precious metals and copper:

GOLD

* Gold for February delivery slips $2...
 
BLBG: Trichet Says Divergences Don’t Put Euro Monetary Union at Risk
  21 Jan 22:03
 
European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet said credit-rating downgrades and worsening public finances in some euro-region countries are not threatening to break up the decade-old monetary union...
 
RTRS: US copper off 2 pct
  21 Jan 22:02
 
U...
 
BLBG: Natural Gas in New York Gains as Lower Temperatures Spur Demand
  21 Jan 22:00
 
Natural gas futures gained for the first time in six days in New York amid forecasts of cold weather next week from the Midwest to the Northeast, boosting demand for the furnace fuel...
 
BLBG: Canadian Dollar Pares Gain, Trades at C$1.2707 Per U.S. Dollar
  21 Jan 21:59
 
The Canadian dollar erased an earlier gain and declined for a third straight day versus the U...
 
BLBG: Pound Falls to Record on Bets U.K. Banks Will Be Nationalized
  21 Jan 21:52
 
The pound fell to a record low against the yen for a second day and declined to the weakest level versus the dollar since 2001 on speculation the British government will nationalize banks...
 
RTRS: Dollar falls to session low vs yen as stocks erode gains
  21 Jan 21:51
 
The U...
 
BLBG; Gold Falls on Speculation Rally Was Overdone; Silver Advances
  21 Jan 21:51
 
Gold fell as some investors sold the precious metal on speculation a rally to the highest price in more than a week was overdone...
 
BLBG: Oil Rises as Equities Rally on Bank-Rescue Plan Speculation
  21 Jan 21:51
 
Crude oil rose, following equities higher, on speculation a bank-rescue plan from President Barack Obama will boost financial companies...
 
RTRS: Oil rises above $41
  21 Jan 21:49
 
Oil edged above $41 a barrel on Wednesday, as further evidence emerged of a deepening global slowdown that is crushing demand for fuel...
 
RTRS: Dollar gains as pound weighed by UK banks
  21 Jan 21:48
 
The dollar rose to a fresh 7-1/2 year high against sterling on Wednesday as UK bank woes continued to weigh on the pound, while the euro rose against most major currencies...
 
MW: Treasurys down as equities, supply weighs
  21 Jan 21:48
 
Treasurys fell Wednesday, pushing 10-year note yields up for a third day, as U...
 
RTRS: Europe shares turn positive as Wall Street rises
  21 Jan 19:39
 
Europe shares turned positive on Wednesday afternoon, after a higher opening on Wall Street...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Rises as Dollar Retreats, Spurring Commodity Buying
  21 Jan 19:33
 
Crude oil rose as the U...
 
BLBG: Euro May Fall 15% Against Dollar as Lending Dries Up, BNP Says
  21 Jan 19:33
 
The euro may fall 15 percent against the dollar by mid-year as European banks restrict lending and sovereign bond spreads widen due to the deepening global economic slowdown, BNP Paribas SA said...
 
BLBG: Canada’s Dollar Rises From Six-Week Low as Crude Oil Advances
  21 Jan 19:32
 
Canada’s dollar rose from a six-week low against its U...
 
BLBG: U.K. Pound Falls as King Signals New Steps to Revive Economy
  21 Jan 19:31
 
The pound fell to a record low against the yen for a second day and the weakest since 2001 versus the dollar after the Bank of England said it may start buying assets to revive the economy...
 
RTRS: Stock futures rise on IBM and stimulus hope
  21 Jan 19:30
 
Stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wednesday buoyed by a solid outlook from IBM, while investors were looking for measures from President Barack Obama to keep the year-long recession from worsening...
 
BLBG: Copper Falls in London as U.S. Housing Slowdown Leaves Surplus
  21 Jan 19:27
 
Copper dropped for a second day in London on speculation the U...
 
RTRS: Pound falls further as UK banking shares hit
  21 Jan 19:26
 
The pound tumbled to fresh 7-1/2 year lows against the dollar on Wednesday as UK banking shares took another beating, while the euro broadly edged higher...
 
MW: Treasurys decline as U.S. stock point higher
  21 Jan 19:25
 
Treasurys fell slightly Wednesday, pushing yields up, as U...
 
RTRS: Europe shares hit 2-month lows as banks, oils weigh
  21 Jan 19:22
 
European shares slipped for the third straight session on Wednesday to a two-month low as a fresh wave of fear hit the financial sector following steep losses at some banks, sending Belgian bank KBC (KBC...
 
MW: Gold falls, as U.S. dollar trades mixed vs. rivals
  21 Jan 19:21
 
Gold futures fell early Wednesday, as the U...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stock-Index Futures Rise; Citigroup, Bank of America Gain
  21 Jan 19:21
 
U...
 
MW: Crude-oil futures rise above $41 a barrel
  21 Jan 19:19
 
Oil futures rose early Wednesday to trade above $41 a barrel...
 
PR: U.S. dollar mixed in European morning trading
  21 Jan 18:23
 
LONDON — The U...
 
RTRS: Indian stocks, gold, bonds, rupee, money
  21 Jan 18:21
 
STOCKS ...
 
TH: Gold rises, aided by safe-haven buying
  21 Jan 18:20
 
Gold recovered early losses to firm in Europe on Wednesday, boosted by interest in bullion as a haven from risk, but remained off the previous session\'s 11-day high as the euro gave up gains versus the U...
 
RTRS: London silver fix - Jan 21 - 1134.00 U.S. cents
  21 Jan 18:20
 
US Cents per troy ounce
Spot 1134...
 
ZWY: Dollar mixed as Obama sets to work to save economy
  21 Jan 18:19
 
The dollar fell against the euro on Wednesday, rose versus the yen and struck a multi-year high against sterling as US President Barack Obama set to work in the White House on rescuing the ailing economy...
 
AFP: Dollar down vs euro, up vs pound
  21 Jan 18:18
 
The dollar fell against the euro on Wednesday, rose versus the yen and struck a multi-year high against sterling as US President Barack Obama set to work in the White House on rescuing the ailing economy...
 
AP: Wall Street points toward higher opening
  21 Jan 18:12
 
Investors still worried about the troubled banking industry got some solace Wednesday from more upbeat earnings news from technology companies...
 
FR: Bank fears further drag down world markets
  21 Jan 18:11
 
LONDON — World stock markets dropped today as fears that mounting bank losses will deepen the world economic slump overshadowed the promises of recovery in President Barack Obama\'s inaugural speech...
 
RTRS: FOREX-Sterling falls further as UK banking shares hit
  21 Jan 18:10
 
* Sterling hits 7-1/2-year low vs dollar on UK banking woes

* Euro up from 6-wk low vs dlr; hits 2-mth high vs pound

* Pound down 1 percent vs dollar at $1...
 
RTRS: Indian shares drop 3.5 pct; financials, Wipro fall
  21 Jan 18:09
 
* Risk aversion pushes stocks to lowest close in seven
weeks
* No...
 
RTRS: Indian rupee rises as exporters sell dollars
  21 Jan 18:07
 
* Rupee little changed as exporters, banks sell dollars

* Dollar demand from importers, foreign funds weighs (Updates to close)

By Swati Bhat

MUMBAI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee rose in late trade on Wednesday as exporters sold the dollar to cash in on their holdings of the U...
 
HMS: Is copper the new gold
  21 Jan 18:06
 
Credit Suisse analysts believe copper prices may be about to spike higher, advising clients to \"look through the US recession\" and buy producers such as Kazakhmys...
 
BS: Rupee slides 1.2%, closes at 49.10
  21 Jan 18:05
 
Weak sentiment in domestic market, global banking woes put pressure on the currency...
 
RTTN: Indian market ends deep in the red on FII selling
  21 Jan 18:04
 
Wednesday, the Indian market plunged after bank shares tumbled in the U...
 
RTRS: Oil rises above $41
  21 Jan 18:04
 
Oil edged above $41 a barrel on Wednesday, as further evidence emerged of a deepening global slowdown that is crushing demand for fuel...
 
CV: Gold price closes sharply higher in Hong Kong
  21 Jan 18:04
 
Gold price surged 233 HK dollars to close at 7,888 HK dollars per tael in Hong Kong on Wednesday, according to the Bank of China (Hong Kong)...
 
BLBG: Stocks in Europe, Asia Decline; U.S. Index Futures Advance
  21 Jan 18:03
 
Stocks in Europe and Asia fell, sending the MSCI World Index lower for a third straight day, as concern deepened the global recession will erode profits...
 
BLBG: Indian Stocks Decline to Lowest in Six Weeks; ICICI Bank Drops
  21 Jan 18:03
 
Indian stocks fell, dragging the benchmark index to its lowest in six weeks, on concern mounting bank losses worldwide will deepen the global recession...
 
RTRS: U.S. stock futures mixed after selloff; IBM in focus
  21 Jan 18:02
 
* U...
 
RTRS: London gold 1030 fix - Jan 21 - 860.50 dlrs
  21 Jan 18:02
 
(NY CLOSE $855...
 
ZN: Sensex down 321 pts, closes at 8,779
  21 Jan 18:01
 
Tumbling for the second straight day on Wednesday, the benchmark Sensex closed below 9,000-level, its lowest level since December 5, on a spate of weak cues such as sharp fall in global bourses and disappointing third quartet earnings by HDFC and Wipro...
 
MY: Sensex closes below 9000
  21 Jan 18:00
 
It looks like, since the market has been keeping its head below 2,700, it may even struggle on adjusted basis to keep its head well above 2,700...
 
BLBG: Gold Advances in London Trading, Reversing Earlier Decline
  21 Jan 17:59
 
Gold rose in London, reversing an earlier decline...
 
RTRS: Dollar climb knocks pound to 7-1/2-year low
  21 Jan 17:58
 
Sterling tumbled on Wednesday, hitting a 7-1/2-year low against the dollar, as intensified risk aversion drove investors back into the U...
 
TMS: Rupee up 4 paise against dollar
  21 Jan 11:45
 
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee appreciated by four paise to 49...
 
ET: Oil rises to $41 despite grim economic news
  21 Jan 11:42
 
Oil prices rose slightly to above $41 a barrel Wednesday in Asia despite dismal economic news that pointed to deteriorating crude demand...
 
BLBG: Indian Rupee Weakens as Overseas Investors Increase Stock Sales
  21 Jan 11:41
 
India’s rupee fell to the lowest in almost two weeks as global stock losses added to speculation investors will pare holdings of riskier emerging-market assets...
 
BLBG: Copper Little Changed in Asia Ahead of U.S. Housing Report
  21 Jan 11:41
 
Copper traded little changed in Asia after falling the most in a week yesterday on rising stockpiles and on concern the deepening recession will slash demand for industrial metals...
 
ST: Aluminium falls to 2003 lows as stocks surge
  21 Jan 11:40
 
Reuters reported that aluminium prices fell more than 4 % to the lowest level since September 2003 after a 51,875 tonnes jump took London Metal Exchange inventories closer to record highs...
 
BLBG: Indian Stocks Decline to Lowest in Six Weeks; ICICI Bank Drops
  21 Jan 11:39
 
Indian stocks fell, dragging the benchmark index to its lowest in six weeks, on concern mounting bank losses worldwide will deepen the global recession...
 
ST: Chinese copper sector in contrast with aluminium
  21 Jan 11:38
 
Reuters reported that Capacity is dividing China\'s metals producers, with the country\'s top copper refiner looking for an upturn in a balanced market and the leading aluminium firm hoping things will not get worse...
 
BLBG: Australia Extends Ban on Short Selling of Financial Companies
  21 Jan 11:37
 
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission extended a ban on the short selling of financial stocks imposed at the height of last year’s global financial-market turmoil...
 
RTRS: Asian shares fall on grim data, financials
  21 Jan 11:36
 
Continued signs of trouble in the financial sector and worrisome economic data sent Asian shares to their lowest in more than six weeks on Wednesday , bolstering the dollar and other assets that shine in uncertain times...
 
RTRS: Indian stocks, gold, bonds, rupee, money
  21 Jan 11:35
 
STOCKS ...
 
BLBG: Japan Stocks Drop on Bank Concern; Nikkei Set for 7-Week Low
  21 Jan 11:34
 
Japanese stocks fell, driving the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to a near seven-week low, on concern a prolonged economic slump will erode capital at banks and cash flows at manufacturers...
 
BLBG: Yen Falls as Gain in U.S. Stock Futures Spurs Demand for Yield
  21 Jan 11:28
 
The yen fell, reversing a gain, on speculation an advance in U...
 
BD: Gold sags as equities slide
  21 Jan 11:28
 
Gold dropped in Asia as a slide in equities renewed deflationary concerns and a rally in the US dollar curbed the metal\'s appeal as an alternative investment...
 
RTRS: India copper, gold futures set to open higher
  21 Jan 11:26
 
India copper futures may open slightly higher in step with markets in London, an analyst said...
 
BIZ: Australia shares near 2-mth low; gold miners gain
  21 Jan 11:25
 
Australian stocks fell to their lowest in nearly two months on Wednesday, with global miner BHP (LSE: BLT...
 
RTTN: Indian Rupee Slumps To 13-day Low Against Dollar
  21 Jan 11:24
 
Wednesday, the Indian rupee plunged to a 13-day low against the US dollar as losses in local shares increased prospects of more capital outflows...
 
SM: Rupee reverses; gains 4 paise in morning trade
  21 Jan 11:24
 
The Indian rupee appreciated by four paise to 49...
 
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