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BLBG: Natural Gas Futures May Climb as Colder Weather Boosts Fuel Use
  14 Dec 18:40
 
Natural gas may advance next week as forecasts show colder weather that would boost heating fuel consumption, a Bloomberg survey showed...
 
RTTN: NZ Dollar Drops From Fresh 4-year High Against Yen
  14 Dec 18:38
 
The New Zealand dollar was the clear underperformer among the resource-linked currencies in early deals on Friday...
 
RTRS: Sterling weak vs euro after S&P cuts UK credit outlook
  14 Dec 18:36
 
(Reuters) - Sterling traded near a nine-day low against the euro on Friday after Standard & Poor's lowered its outlook on UK government debt to negative...
 
ISR: Shekel, Yen Down; Euro Outpaces Pound, Dollars
  14 Dec 18:35
 
The official value of the shekel declined an average of ...
 
GN: Oil futures Advance after Energy Stocks Settle Lower
  14 Dec 18:27
 
Crude-oil futures increased in electronic trading during Asia hours Friday, gaining support from a feebler US currency and signals of strength in the Chinese economy to broaden weekly gains...
 
GF: China’s crude futures plan gains momentum
  14 Dec 18:26
 
Beijing: A plan to launch a crude futures contract in China that would allow foreign investors to trade in commodities markets without a local subsidiary for the first time is gaining momentum and may get the nod early next year, officials and executives said...
 
MW: Gold prices steady under $1,700 after selloff
  14 Dec 18:26
 
By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch
MADRID (MarketWatch) — Gold prices were steadying under the key $1,700 an-ounce threshold on Friday, with investors taking a breath after a dramatic selloff for precious metals the prior session...
 
MW: Yen weakens ahead of Japan election
  14 Dec 18:25
 
By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — The Japanese yen continued to weaken in Friday’s trade ahead of the country’s general election over the weekend, while the dollar slipped against most other major currencies after rising the prior day...
 
DY: US Dollar Continues to Settle; Chinese Economy in Focus
  14 Dec 18:25
 
Risk-appetite is neither firm nor soft on Friday, as a myriad of data, news, and commentary has kept traders on the sidelines, leaving the US Dollar mostly unchanged, if not slightly higher on the day...
 
MW: Fed's Lacker: Jobless rate not good policy target
  14 Dec 18:24
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Federal Reserve should not use the unemployment rate to guide markets about when it will eventually hike interest rates, said Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Lacker on Friday...
 
RTRS: Gold holds near $1,700 as focus turns to fiscal cliff
  14 Dec 18:23
 
* Investors take to the sidelines, await news on U...
 
RTTN:Crude Up On China Data
  14 Dec 18:01
 
The price of crude oil was recovering from its 3-week low Friday morning after data revealed expansion of manufacturing activity in China, the commodity hungry nation...
 
RTRS:UPDATE 3-Brent rises near $109 as China data points to recovery
  14 Dec 18:00
 
* China Dec PMI firms, points to gradual economic recovery

* U...
 
WSJ:Key Dollar, Sterling Borrowing Rates Steady; Euro Rate Rises
  14 Dec 18:00
 
By Tommy Stubbington

The cost of borrowing dollars or sterling for three months in the London interbank market was unchanged Friday, while the euro rate rose...
 
MSN:Weak German PMI data send shares, euro into reverse
  14 Dec 17:46
 
LONDON (Reuters) - Weaker-than-expected European economic data sent the region's shares and the euro into reverse on Friday, as hopes of a quick recovery by the struggling bloc were left looking fragile...
 
RTTN:Gold Flat Ahead Of Inflation Data
  14 Dec 17:44
 
The price of gold was little changed Friday morning as the US dollar was steady ahead of inflation data, due out today...
 
TH:Rupee closes lower at 54.48 on dollar demand
  14 Dec 17:40
 
The rupee closed lower at 54...
 
BLBG:Pound Advances on House Prices, Bets U.K. Economy Will Improve
  14 Dec 17:39
 
The pound rose after an industry report forecast U...
 
BLBG:Commodities Rise Amid Signs of Chinese Economic Recovery
  14 Dec 17:39
 
Commodities rose and Chinese stocks rallied the most in three years as a manufacturing survey added to signs of recovery in the world’s second-biggest economy...
 
BLBG:Oil Heads for Weekly Gain on China, U.S. Manufacturing Outlook
  14 Dec 17:38
 
Oil rose in London, heading for a weekly gain as a report signaled manufacturing may expand at a faster pace this month in China, the world’s second-largest crude consumer...
 
BLBG:Treasury Notes Set for Weekly Decline on Industry, Homes Reports
  14 Dec 17:31
 
Treasury 10-year notes headed for a second weekly loss before data forecast to show industrial output rose and new home construction held near the most in four years, damping demand for the safety of U...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper steady, China data offsets euro zone gloom
  14 Dec 17:26
 
* China HSBC Dec flash manufacturing PMI firms to 50...
 
BLBG:Naira Heads for Worst Week in Four on Seasonal Dollar Demand
  14 Dec 17:14
 
The naira slipped, heading for its first weekly retreat in four, on increased demand for dollars from importers in Nigeria preparing for the festive season...
 
RTRS:Yen slips to nine-month low ahead of Japan election
  14 Dec 16:55
 
(Reuters) - The yen slipped to nine-month lows on Friday as Japan looks set to get a prime minister keen to push for more money printing by the central bank to stimulate the moribund economy...
 
PN:Rupee down 29 paise against dollar
  14 Dec 16:54
 
Mumbai: The rupee today lost 29 paise to 54...
 
RTRS:EURO GOVT-Bunds steady as EU progress offsets U.S. impasse
  14 Dec 16:54
 
* EU steps to overcome crisis weigh on Bunds

* U...
 
KJ:Euro, shares edge higher ahead of PMI data
  14 Dec 16:54
 
European shares and the euro edged up and growth-sensitive commodities firmed on Friday, after a pick-up in China’s manufacturing sector lifted sentiment ahead of closely-watched European data...
 
RTRS:UPDATE 3-Brent rises near $109 as China data points to recovery
  14 Dec 16:53
 
* China Dec PMI firms, points to gradual economic recovery

* U...
 
RTRS:VEGOILS-Palm oil inches up, posts 4th straight weekly loss
  14 Dec 16:11
 
* Prices bounce from 3-yr low, but investors cautious on
record stocks
* Traders looking out for Malaysia's new crude palm oil tax
for Jan
* Coming up: Malaysia palm export data for Dec...
 
BLBG:Commodities Rise Amid Signs of Chinese Economic Recovery
  14 Dec 16:10
 
Commodities rose and Chinese stocks rallied the most in three years as a manufacturing survey added to signs of recovery in the world’s second-biggest economy...
 
BLBG:Oil Heads for Weekly Gain on China, U.S. Manufacturing Outlook
  14 Dec 16:10
 
Oil rose in London, heading for a weekly gain as a report signaled manufacturing may expand at a faster pace this month in China, the world’s second-largest crude consumer...
 
BLBG:German-French Sparring Over Euro Caps 2012 Crisis Fight
  14 Dec 16:09
 
European Union leaders capped a third year of debt-crisis management with Greece obtaining fresh financial aid, a euro bank regulator taking shape, and Germany and France sparring over what to do next...
 
BLBG:Treasury Notes Set for Weekly Decline on Industry, Homes Reports
  14 Dec 16:08
 
Treasury 10-year notes headed for a second weekly loss before data forecast to show industrial output rose and new home construction held near the most in four years, damping demand for the safety of U...
 
BLBG:Euro Rises to 8-Month High Against Yen After EU Leaders
  14 Dec 16:07
 
The euro strengthened to an eight- month high against the yen as European Union chiefs pledged to seek a joint strategy for handling failing banks, boosting demand for the region’s assets...
 
BLBG:Pound Rebounds Versus Dollar as S&P Outlook Cut Impact Wanes
  14 Dec 16:06
 
The pound rebounded against the dollar after weakening yesterday as Standard & Poor’s lowered the U...
 
MW:Gold prices steady under $1,700 after selloff
  14 Dec 16:02
 
By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch
MADRID (MarketWatch) — Gold prices were steadying under the key $1,700 an-ounce threshold on Friday, with investors taking a breath after a dramatic selloff for precious metals the prior session...
 
BLBG:Euro Rises Versus Dollar After EU Leaders Meet; Yen Drops
  14 Dec 14:19
 
The euro strengthened for a fifth day against the dollar as European Union chiefs pledged to seek a joint strategy for handling failing banks, boosting demand for the region’s assets...
 
BLBG:Pound Rebounds Versus Dollar as S&P Outlook Cut Impact Wanes
  14 Dec 14:18
 
The pound rebounded against the dollar after weakening yesterday as Standard & Poor’s lowered the U...
 
BLBG:Copper Set for Fifth Weekly Gain After China Data Boost Outlook
  14 Dec 14:17
 
Copper advanced, set for the best weekly run in more than a year, after data showed China’s manufacturing may expand at a faster pace, adding to signs that demand in the world’s top metals buyer is recovering...
 
BLBG:Australian, N.Z. Dollar Rise Amid China Manufacturing Prospects
  14 Dec 14:17
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose, erasing earlier losses, after a private report showed Chinese manufacturing may expand at a faster pace, boosting trade prospects...
 
BLBG:Oil Heads for Weekly Gain on China, U.S. Manufacturing Outlook
  14 Dec 14:16
 
Oil rose in New York, extending a weekly gain, as a report signaled manufacturing may expand at a faster pace this month in China, the world’s second-biggest crude consumer...
 
BLBG:Wheat Bulls Retreat as U.S. Estimates Roil Markets: Commodities
  14 Dec 14:05
 
Wheat traders are the least bullish in four weeks after the U...
 
BLBG:German-French Sparring Over Euro Caps 2012 Crisis Fight
  14 Dec 14:04
 
European Union leaders capped a third year of debt-crisis management with Greece obtaining fresh financial aid, a euro bank regulator taking shape, and Germany and France sparring over what to do next...
 
BLBG:Euro Negative Yield Hits Jobless Spaniard to Munich Fund Manager
  14 Dec 14:02
 
Divorced and unemployed, Fran Lopez is back at home with his parents again...
 
BLBG:Yen Falls to 9-Month Low Versus Dollar on BOJ Outlook
  14 Dec 14:02
 
The yen fell to the weakest level in almost nine months versus the dollar amid speculation the party of Japanese opposition leader Shinzo Abe, an advocate of unlimited monetary easing, will win weekend elections...
 
BLBG:Australia, N.Z. Dollars Fall Before Chinese Manufacturing Data
  14 Dec 14:01
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars weakened against their U...
 
BLBG:Oil at $60 or $120 Doesn’t Prevent U.S. Supplanting Saudis
  14 Dec 13:59
 
Whether crude costs $60 a barrel or twice that amount, the U...
 
BLBG:Natural Gas Drops Near 11-Week Low After Unexpected Supply Gain
  14 Dec 13:58
 
Natural gas futures fell to the lowest price in almost 11 weeks after a government report showed that U...
 
BLBG:Bonus Cuts as Jobs Decline for Oil-to-Metal Traders: Commodities
  14 Dec 13:34
 
Investment banks are cutting commodity staff for a second year and pay will probably drop for a third time as revenue declines, bonuses shrink and new regulations limit how much money traders can risk...
 
TH: JSE flat in quiet trade
  13 Dec 19:45
 
The JSE was flat (-0...
 
RTRS: Copper falls after Fed announcement; fiscal worries drag
  13 Dec 19:43
 
* Barclays suggests shorting base metals if rally continues
* Copper, aluminium fundamentals weak
* Coming Up: U...
 
RTRS: Dollar recovers after Fed, yen to weaken further
  13 Dec 19:37
 
(Reuters) - The dollar rose on Thursday, recovering from earlier falls, as traders booked profits on short dollar positions after the Federal Reserve's decision to add more stimulus was broadly as expected...
 
MW: U.S. wholesale prices tumble in November
  13 Dec 19:16
 
Energy costs post biggest decline in more than three years
By Jeffry Bartash, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — U...
 
MW: U.S. retail sales rebound in November
  13 Dec 19:15
 
Demand strong for autos, broad range of consumer goods
By Jeffry Bartash, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — American consumers didn’t go shopping much in October, but they made up for it in November...
 
BLBG: Jobless Claims in U.S. Decline to a Nine-Week Low
  13 Dec 19:14
 
First-time claims for unemployment insurance payments declined more than forecast last week to the lowest level since early October, adding to evidence the labor market is improving...
 
MW: Europe stocks stay lower after U.S. data
  13 Dec 19:13
 
By Sara Sjolin
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European stock markets stayed in negative territory in afternoon action on Thursday, after U...
 
RTRS: Dollar recovers after Fed, yen to weaken further
  13 Dec 19:10
 
* Fed ties policy to specific economic target

* Fed extends debt-buying, in line with expectations

* Yen down across the board on prospects of more easing

By Anooja Debnath

LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Thursday, recovering from earlier falls, as traders booked profits on short dollar positions after the Federal Reserve's decision to add more stimulus was broadly as expected...
 
MW: Jobless claims drop below pre-Sandy levels
  13 Dec 19:08
 
Claims decline 29,000 to 343,000 and sit near a four-year low
By Jeffry Bartash, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The number of people who applied for new U...
 
MW: Dollar, Treasury yields rise after U.S. data
  13 Dec 19:07
 
By Deborah Levine
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The dollar recovered some gains and Treasury prices turned down on Thursday after data showing U...
 
RTRS: Jobless claims fall sharply, recover from Superstorm Sandy
  13 Dec 19:07
 
(Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell for a fourth straight week last week, pointing to steady healing in the labor market...
 
RTRS: Sterling dips vs dollar on post-Fed profit-taking
  13 Dec 19:05
 
* Sterling edges down from Nov...
 
MW: November U.S. retail sales rise 0.3%; broad gains
  13 Dec 19:03
 
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U...
 
MW: Dollar regains ground lost in wake of Fed move
  13 Dec 19:02
 
By William L...
 
BLBG: Jobless Claims in U.S. Decline to a Nine-Week Low of 343,000
  13 Dec 19:02
 
First-time claims for unemployment insurance payments declined more than forecast last week to the lowest level since early October, adding to evidence the labor market is improving...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed Before Retail Figures
  13 Dec 19:00
 
U...
 
MW: U.S. jobless claims drop 29,000 to 343,000
  13 Dec 19:00
 
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - New applications for U...
 
MW: U.S. producer prices fall 0.8% in November
  13 Dec 18:59
 
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U...
 
MW: Fed, central banks extend dollar swap lines
  13 Dec 18:52
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The U...
 
FOX: Vietnam Raises Oil Exports
  13 Dec 18:51
 
Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, or Petrovietnam, said Thursday that its 2012 crude-oil output will exceed its initial target thanks to production at several new oil fields starting ahead of schedule...
 
MW: Gold prices skid on profit-taking after Fed
  13 Dec 18:49
 
By V...
 
RTTN:Gold Slips Below $1,700
  13 Dec 18:05
 
The price of gold was moving lower Thursday morning on profit taking after the U...
 
RTTN:Crude Lingers Near 3-week Low
  13 Dec 18:04
 
The price of crude oil moved back near a three-week low Thursday morning amid a generally steady U...
 
ET:Rupee falls for 2nd day; local shares, euro drag
  13 Dec 18:01
 
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell for a second session on Thursday, dragged by a late slide in the domestic stock market and a fall in the euro, with a crucial inflation number on Friday to give cues ahead of the central bank's rate setting meeting next week...
 
BLBG:Bonus Cuts as Jobs Decline for Oil-to-Metal Traders: Commodities
  13 Dec 18:01
 
Investment banks are cutting commodity staff for a second year and pay will probably drop for a third time as revenue declines, bonuses shrink and new regulations limit how much money traders can risk...
 
BLBG:Treasury 30-Year Yield Climbs to 5-Week High Before Retail Sales
  13 Dec 18:01
 
Treasury 30-year yields climbed to the highest level in five weeks before a government report forecast to show U...
 
BLBG:Palm Oil Slumps to Three-Year Low as Stockpiles Reach Record
  13 Dec 18:00
 
Palm, the world’s most consumed cooking oil, tumbled to the lowest level in more than three years amid record inventories in Malaysia and on signs that global supplies will be more than enough to meet demand...
 
BLBG:Pound Declines as Majority of U.K. Manufacturers See Contraction
  13 Dec 17:58
 
The pound fell for the first time in four days against the dollar as a report showed the majority of U...
 
WSJ:Key Dollar, Euro Borrowing Rates Fall; Sterling Rate Steady
  13 Dec 17:57
 
By Tommy Stubbington

The cost of borrowing dollars or euros for three months in the London interbank market eased Thursday, while the sterling rate was unchanged...
 
MY:Rupee falls 15 paise against US dollar to 54.47
  13 Dec 17:57
 
Indian rupee weekened against US dollar on Thursday...
 
RTRS:Rupee falls for second day; local shares, euro drag
  13 Dec 17:53
 
(Reuters) - The rupee fell for a second session on Thursday, dragged by a late slide in the domestic stock market and a fall in the euro, with a crucial inflation number on Friday to give cues ahead of the central bank's rate setting meeting next week...
 
BLBG:Pound Declines as Majority of U.K. Manufacturers See Contraction
  13 Dec 17:52
 
The pound fell for the first time in four days against the dollar as a report showed the majority of U...
 
BLBG:Palm Oil Falls for Third Day to Three-Year Low as Exports Drop
  13 Dec 17:52
 
Palm oil slumped to a three-year low on speculation that shipments from Malaysia, the world’s second- largest producer, may decline for a second month...
 
BLBG:Spain Meets Goal at Bond Auction of Longest Debt Since 2011
  13 Dec 17:51
 
Spain sold 2...
 
BLBG:Crude Drops From 1-Week High Amid Disagreement on Budget
  13 Dec 17:51
 
Oil slid from the highest level in a week as U...
 
RTRS:India rupee falls for 2nd day; local shares, euro drag
  13 Dec 17:19
 
* Rupee ends at 54...
 
BLBG:European Stocks Fall With Commodities on Fed as Dollar Advances
  13 Dec 17:19
 
European stocks snapped an eight-day advance, commodities fell and the dollar strengthened amid speculation the Federal Reserve’s decision to tie interest rates to unemployment will bring forward increases in borrowing costs...
 
BLBG:Palm Oil Falls for Third Day to Three-Year Low as Exports Drop
  13 Dec 17:19
 
Palm oil slumped to a three-year low on speculation that shipments from Malaysia, the world’s second- largest producer, may decline for a second month...
 
BLBG:Yen Falls to Nine-Month Low Versus Dollar
  13 Dec 17:18
 
The yen fell to the weakest level in almost nine months versus the dollar amid speculation Japanese opposition leader Shinzo Abe, an advocate of unlimited monetary easing, will win weekend elections...
 
BLBG:Treasury 30-Year Yield Reaches 5-Week High Before Retail Sales
  13 Dec 17:18
 
Treasury 30-year yields reached the highest level in five weeks before a government report that analysts say will show retail sales rose last month, adding to signs of resilience in the world’s largest economy...
 
BLBG:Crude Drops From One-Week High Amid Disagreement on U.S. Budget
  13 Dec 17:17
 
Oil slid from the highest level in a week as U...
 
BLBG:Pound Declines Against Dollar Before U.K. Manufacturing Report
  13 Dec 17:17
 
The pound weakened for the first time in four days against the dollar before a report that economists say will show the majority of U...
 
BLBG:Bonus Cuts as Jobs Decline for Oil-to-Metal Traders: Commodities
  13 Dec 17:15
 
Investment banks are cutting commodity staff for a second year and pay will probably drop for a third time as revenue declines, bonuses shrink and new regulations limit how much money traders can risk...
 
MSN:Eurozone finally releases rescue funds for Greece
  13 Dec 17:14
 
"The meeting is over...
 
RTRS:European shares slide, dollar up after Fed action
  13 Dec 17:14
 
(Reuters) - European shares and commodities fell on Thursday as worries over the lack of a budget deal in the United States eclipsed the positive impact of new measures by the Federal Reserve to stimulate the world's largest economy...
 
ET:Eurozone finally releases 34 billion euros rescue funds for Greece
  13 Dec 17:12
 
BRUSSELS: Finance ministers of the 17-nation eurozone agreed on Thursday to release a first 34 billion euros of aid to Greece, part of a rescue package held up for months due to worries over economic reform delays...
 
MW:Euro zone approves long-delayed aid for Greece
  13 Dec 17:11
 
By William L...
 
MW:Oil losses build as commodities hit after Fed
  13 Dec 17:10
 
By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch
MADRID (MarketWatch) — Benchmark U...
 
RTRS:UPDATE 3-Brent slips towards $109 on stockpiles, fiscal concerns
  13 Dec 17:09
 
* U...
 
BLBG:Euro Declines Versus Dollar, Weakening 0.2% to $1.3044
  13 Dec 17:09
 
The euro declined against the dollar, dropping 0...
 
BLBG:Nigeria’s Naira Snaps 3 Days of Declines as Dollar Sales Rise
  13 Dec 17:09
 
Nigeria’s naira rose, snapping three days of declines, after the central bank increased its supply of dollars at an auction...
 
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