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MW: Europe stocks dip; Misys, Temenos up on talks
  03 Feb 14:42
 
By Barbara Kollmeyer

MADRID (MarketWatch) -- European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday, as investors looked ahead to key U...
 
MY: Gold headed for 5th winning week; U.S. data eyed
  03 Feb 14:41
 
By Rujun Shen
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Gold prices held steady on Friday, on course for a fifth straight week of gains, as investors awaited a key U...
 
BLBG:Greece Seeks Second Rescue, Fights to Stay in Euro
  03 Feb 14:32
 
Greece’s fight to win its second international bailout may only open a new chapter in its struggle to remain in the euro area...
 
BLBG:Asian Currencies Advance This Week on Fund Inflows, Manufacturing Reports
  03 Feb 14:32
 
Asian currencies rose for a fifth week, led by Taiwan’s dollar, as foreign investors poured money into the region amid optimism the global economy is recovering...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Head for Second Weekly Gain Before U.S. Employment Report Today
  03 Feb 14:31
 
Treasuries headed for a second weekly gain on speculation a U...
 
BLBG:Greece Seeks Second Rescue, Fights to Stay in Euro
  03 Feb 14:31
 
Greece’s fight to win its second international bailout may only open a new chapter in its struggle to remain in the euro area...
 
BLBG:Oil Near Six-Week Low Before Jobs Report; Brent Premium Widens
  03 Feb 14:30
 
Oil traded near a six-week low before a report forecast to show the U...
 
MW:Dollar slips ahead of jobs data
  03 Feb 14:30
 
By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — The U...
 
MW:Crude futures inch up ahead of U.S. jobs data
  03 Feb 14:29
 
By V...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper eyes first weekly loss in four ahead of US data
  03 Feb 14:29
 
* LME copper up 0...
 
BS:Crude palm oil up 0.4% on rising demand
  03 Feb 14:29
 
Crude palm oil futures prices rose by Rs 2...
 
BLBG:European Banks’ Dollar Funding Costs Decline to Six-Month Low
  03 Feb 14:28
 
The cost for European banks to borrow in dollars fell for a fourth day to the lowest in six months, according to a money-market indicator...
 
RTRS:Gold headed for fifth winning week; U.S. data eyed
  03 Feb 14:28
 
(Reuters) - Gold prices held steady on Friday, on course for a fifth straight week of gains, as investors awaited a key U...
 
FX:Currencies traded in narrow ranges overnight
  03 Feb 14:28
 
- Currencies traded in narrow ranges overnight...
 
ET:Euro zone inflationary pressures recede further: ECRI
  03 Feb 14:28
 
BANGALORE: Inflationary pressures in the euro zone slipped further in December, according to an indicator from the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI), designed to predict inflation trends, on Friday...
 
RTRS:Shares, euro flat ahead of U.S. jobs report
  03 Feb 14:27
 
(Reuters) - A dip in figures on China's non-manufacturing sector helped dampen financial markets optimism on Friday ahead of U...
 
FX:Crude for March delivery was at $96.56 a barrel
  03 Feb 14:27
 
Currencies
EUR/USD headed for a weekly decline against all of its 16 major peers as Greece and its creditors struggle to reach an agreement on a debt swap...
 
IOL: Gold climbs towards 8-week high
  02 Feb 21:07
 
Gold prices rose on Thursday, approaching their earlier eight-week peak above $1,750 an ounce, as a larger than expected fall in new US claims for unemployment benefit lifted stock markets and helped pull the dollar off highs versus the euro...
 
BS: Crude oil prices enjoy mixed fortunes
  02 Feb 21:06
 
LONDON—World oil prices traded mixed on Thursday as traders balanced ongoing Iranian tensions with stubborn concerns over the outlook for global energy demand...
 
MW: Dollar pares gains as euro cuts losses
  02 Feb 21:06
 
Traders await final word on talks over Greek debt write-downs


By Myra P...
 
IBT: Gold Price Holds Firm as Jobless Claims Fall
  02 Feb 20:47
 
GOLD PRICE NEWS – The gold price hovered near unchanged Thursday at $1,747 per ounce amid relative calm in financial markets...
 
CB: TSX little changed amid positive jobs data, traders look to Bernanke testimony
  02 Feb 20:47
 
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was little changed Thursday amid lower prices for oil and metals and some encouraging employment data from the U...
 
WSJ: US Stocks Mixed As Investors Encouraged By Jobless Claims
  02 Feb 20:46
 
--Stocks were mixed as better-than-expected jobless claims offset mixed corporate earnings

--Europe markets edge higher; Stoxx Europe 600 on pace for third-straight rise

--Facebook files for IPO; A&F, Ann slump on outlooks; Merck's sales miss

--Weekly jobless claims decreased by 12,000 to 367,000 last week, slightly better than the expected 370,000

By Chris Dieterich

OF DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--U...
 
FP: Gold futures rise to 8-week high as Greece, Bernanke testimony eyed
  02 Feb 20:45
 
Forexpros - Gold prices were up for a third day on Thursday, climbing to an eight-week high amid concerns over the risk of a default by Greece, while markets awaited a testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on the state of the U...
 
BS: Euro Falls on Greek Debt Concern as U.S. Stocks Gain on Job Data
  02 Feb 20:42
 
By Daniel Tilles
Feb...
 
WSJ: BASE METALS: Comex Copper Slips Ahead Of Bernanke Testimony
  02 Feb 20:41
 
--Comex March copper is down 1% at $3...
 
CD: Dollar Mixed as Spain raises 4.5 bn euros in bond auction
  02 Feb 20:40
 
Dollar is currently mixed against the majors and EMs with Asian currencies mostly firmer against the USD
EuroStoxx 600 drops after reaching a new 6-month high after large European bank saw its profits fall
Czech leaves policy rate unchanged at 0...
 
SF: Euro Drops on Greek Debt-Talk Concern; Yen 1% From Postwar High
  02 Feb 20:39
 
Feb...
 
MW: Dollar index pares gains as euro cuts losses
  02 Feb 20:34
 
By Myra P...
 
RTRS: METALS-Copper falls on Europe debt caution, demand doubts
  02 Feb 20:34
 
* Euro slips vs dollar; Greek debt deal eyed
* China demand in focus as businesses return from holiday
* COMING UP: U...
 
RTRS: Gold climbs towards 8-week high as stocks rise
  02 Feb 20:34
 
(Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday, approaching their earlier eight-week peak above $1,750 an ounce, as a larger than expected fall in new U...
 
WSJ: PRECIOUS METALS: Comex Gold Rally Stalls Near $1,750
  02 Feb 20:33
 
-- Comex April gold recently up 60 cents at $1,750...
 
MW: Gold veers between small gains and losses
  02 Feb 20:32
 
Early Nymex action marked by modest moves for metals


By Claudia Assis and Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures wavered between small gains and losses Thursday, pressured by profit-taking and a higher dollar but finding some support on lingering concerns about Europe’s debt crisis...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro dips as Greek debt talks drag on
  02 Feb 15:10
 
* Euro edges lower vs dlr, holds within recent range

* More rumours of imminent Greek debt deal

* French, Spanish bond auctions due later in session

By Nia Williams

LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The euro dipped versus the dollar on Thursday, paring gains made after better manufacturing data eased worries about global growth, and looked set to stay subdued as investors awaited a debt swap deal between Greece and its private creditors...
 
BLBG:Euro Weakens Against U.S. Dollar and Yen, Declines 0.3 Percent to $1.3127
  02 Feb 15:09
 
Feb...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances to Highest in Eight Weeks as Global Manufacturing Improves
  02 Feb 15:09
 
Gold advanced to the highest level in eight weeks, gaining alongside equities, as manufacturing improved across the world, boosting the global growth outlook...
 
BLBG:Crude Trades Near Six-Week Low as U.S. Stockpiles Rise, Fuel Demand Slips
  02 Feb 15:09
 
Oil traded near the lowest in six weeks as U...
 
BLBG:Asian Currencies Advance to Three-Month High on U.S. Manufacturing Data
  02 Feb 15:08
 
Asian currencies strengthened to a three-month high, led by Malaysia’s ringgit and South Korea’s won, as U...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Hold Decline as Economists Predict U.S. Job Market Is Improving Q
  02 Feb 15:06
 
Treasuries held a decline from yesterday before government reports today and tomorrow that economists said will show U...
 
FX:Gold at 8-week high as Greek debt talks remain in focus
  02 Feb 15:06
 
Forexpros - Gold futures eased up on Thursday, trading at the highest level since early December as markets continued to monitor talks between Greece and its bondholders, while strong physical demand on China provided further support...
 
BS:Copper sheds 0.43% on weak global cues
  02 Feb 15:06
 
Copper prices fell by 0...
 
BLBG:Copper Drops on China Demand Worries Amid Falling Home Prices
  02 Feb 15:05
 
Copper declined amid concern that Chinese demand may decline as home prices in the world’s largest user continued to slide and the possibility of a hard landing this year for the country’s economy persisted...
 
RTRS:METALS-LME copper slips on slow China demand, EU debt woes
  02 Feb 15:05
 
* Front month Shanghai copper at discount to April contract
* Discount flags lack of nearby demand
* Coming Up: U...
 
BLBG:Rubber Declines as Lower Oil Cuts Appeal, Chinese Demand Slows
  02 Feb 15:05
 
Rubber fell for the first time in three days as crude oil traded near a six-week low, reducing the appeal of the commodity as an alternative to synthetic products...
 
BLBGEuro Erases Advance Versus Dollar, Weakens 0.1% to $1.3146; Yen Stronger
  02 Feb 15:04
 
The euro erased a gain against the dollar, trading 0...
 
BLBG:Egypt’s 2020 Dollar Bond Yield Rises One Basis Point to 6.99%
  02 Feb 15:04
 
The yield on Egypt’s 5...
 
FX:Australia's dollar climbed 0.2 percent to $1.0726 after touching $1.0757
  02 Feb 15:01
 
Currencies
EUR/USD The 17-nation euro held yesterday’s gain versus the greenback after German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe must be united in protecting stability in the currency...
 
RTRS:METALS-LME copper slips on slow China demand, EU debt woes
  02 Feb 14:45
 
* ShFE 1-3 month copper spreads flag lack of spot demand
* Weaker dollar lends support to metals
* Coming Up: U...
 
MW:Gold holds steady in electronic trading
  02 Feb 12:28
 
By Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SYDNEY(MarketWatch) — Gold futures traded little changed in electronic trading Thursday, while silver and copper moved lower...
 
MW:Australian dollar hits multi-month high
  02 Feb 12:27
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — The Australian dollar climbed against the greenback on Thursday, after signs of a pick up in global manufacturing and the release of surprisingly strong monthly trade data...
 
BLBG:Asia Stocks, Currencies Rise on Manufacturing
  02 Feb 12:27
 
Asian stocks rose for a third day after data showed a global expansion in manufacturing and Nomura Holdings Inc...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Fall Before Job Data; Fidelity Sees Their Haven Allure Waning
  02 Feb 12:27
 
Treasuries fell for a second day, pushing five-year yields up from a record low, before reports today and tomorrow that economists said will show U...
 
BLBG:Oil Futures Fall a 5th Day as U.S. Stockpiles Rise
  02 Feb 12:26
 
Oil traded near the lowest in six weeks as U...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances to Highest in Eight Weeks as Global Manufacturing Improves
  02 Feb 12:26
 
Gold advanced to the highest level in eight weeks, gaining alongside equities and other commodities, as global manufacturing improved, weakening the dollar and boosting demand for alternative investments...
 
BLBG:Dollar, Yen Decline Versus Peers as Stocks Extend Global Rally Before Jobs
  02 Feb 12:25
 
The dollar and yen weakened against most major counterparts as Asian stocks extended a global rally ahead of U...
 
BLBG:Colombia Drug Lords Rustling Cattle Rob Rancher Price Rally: Commodities
  02 Feb 12:25
 
Latin America’s oldest guerrilla group’s penchant for cattle rustling is robbing Colombian ranchers of the benefits of the highest U...
 
BLBG:Asia Currencies Strengthen to Three-Month High on U.S. Manufacturing Data
  02 Feb 12:25
 
Asian currencies strengthened to a three-month high, led by Indonesia’s rupiah and South Korea’s won, as U...
 
BLBG:Wheat Drops on Favorable U.S. Weather Forecast as 4.6% Rally Spurs Selling
  02 Feb 12:25
 
Wheat declined on signs of improved weather in parts of the U...
 
BLBG:Cash Gold, New York Futures Extend Gains to Most Expensive in Eight Weeks
  02 Feb 12:24
 
Gold for immediate delivery rose for a third day, climbing as much as 0...
 
BLBG:North Sea Oil Exports to Asia at 8-Year High: Energy Markets
  02 Feb 12:24
 
More North Sea oil is being shipped to Asia than at any time in the past eight years as prices fall to their cheapest levels in 15 months compared with Middle East alternatives...
 
BLBG:Canadian Dollar Gains to Strongest in Three Months as Risk Appetite Grows
  02 Feb 12:24
 
The Canadian dollar advanced to a three-month high versus its U...
 
BLBG:Euro Rises Versus Dollar as Manufacturing Data Beats Estimates; Yen Gains
  02 Feb 12:22
 
The euro rose against the dollar for the first time in three days as a purchasing managers’ index of manufacturing output in the region beat analysts’ estimates, adding to signs Europe’s economy is stabilizing...
 
BLBG:Gold Climbs to Eight-Week High as Dollar Drop, Europe Debt Fueling Demand
  02 Feb 12:21
 
Gold futures in New York climbed to the highest price in almost eight weeks as Europe’s lingering debt crisis and a weaker dollar spurred demand for the precious metal as an alternative asset...
 
FB: Comex Gold Up, Hits Another 7-Week High; Bullish "Outside Markets"
  01 Feb 21:52
 
(Kitco News) – Comex April gold futures prices are trading higher again in early U...
 
CBS: Grains futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed
  01 Feb 21:48
 
(AP) CHICAGO — Grains futures mostly rose in early trading Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade...
 
MSN: Grains futures mostly rise, livestock prices mixed
  01 Feb 21:47
 
CHICAGO (AP) - Grains futures mostly rose in early trading Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade...
 
MY: India increases base import price of gold, silver - govt
  01 Feb 21:46
 
(Corrects to show base import price is applicable only to travellers carrying small quantities and not all imports)
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India, the world's biggest bullion consumer, has raised the base import price for gold and silver for travellers who import small quantities of the metals, a government statement said on Wednesday...
 
WS: Gasoline Nears Six Month Highs, Here Is The Reason
  01 Feb 21:45
 
Nearly everyday we hear about the problems in the Middle East with Iran...
 
FRX: Dollar extends losses as risk appetite recovers
  01 Feb 21:43
 
Forexpros - The U...
 
FRX: Mixed Market Sentiment Lead Euro Lower
  01 Feb 21:42
 
The European session on Tuesday lead to market optimism among investor but it was quickly subdued by disappointing US data

The expectations, that a Greek debt deal might be struck as soon as Wednesday offered support for the single currency, which rose to a daily high at 1...
 
IN: Gasoline Nears Six Month Highs, Here Is The Reason
  01 Feb 21:42
 
Nearly everyday we hear about the problems in the Middle East with Iran...
 
MY; Euro, world stocks rally on manufacturing data
  01 Feb 21:42
 
By Herbert Lash
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro and global equity markets rose on Wednesday as investors shrugged off signs of crumbling global demand and a slowing pace of U...
 
BS: Bank risk increasing in 2012, says report
  01 Feb 21:41
 
Research published by PricewaterhouseCoopers suggests banks are in real danger as macroeconomic conditions worldwide remain poor and indebtedness stays high
STAFF REPORTER
Published: 2012/02/01 06:33:40 PM
Fallout from the euro-zone continues as European leaders gather in Brussels this week to try to resolve Greek and Italian debt, as well as German and French banks’ exposure to shaky loans to their European partners...
 
MW: Gold edges higher on positive market sentiment
  01 Feb 21:28
 
By Claudia Assis and Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures inched higher Wednesday, trying to extend their winning run to a second day as the dollar weakened and market sentiment was largely positive...
 
ND: NZ Dollar Jumps To 4-1/2 Month High Against US Dollar
  01 Feb 21:28
 
(RTTNews...
 
RTTN: Dollar Ticks Up Amid U.S. Construction Spending, ISM Manufacturing Data
  01 Feb 21:27
 
(RTTNews) - The results of the manufacturing survey of the Institute for Supply Management for January and Commerce Department's construction spending report for December have been released at 10:00 am ET...
 
MW: Oil lower after higher-than-expected supply rise
  01 Feb 21:16
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures turned lower Wednesday after a weekly U...
 
MW: Treasurys erase loss after ADP jobs data
  01 Feb 21:15
 
Benchmark bonds take a break in longest rally since August


By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices erased losses on Wednesday, keeping 10-year yields at their lowest since October, after ADP said private U...
 
RTTN:Indian Rupee Rises To 2-day High Against US Dollar
  01 Feb 17:58
 
(RTTNews) - The Indian rupee advanced against its US counterpart on Wednesday as domestic shares ended firm near 12-week highs on the back of data showing an expansion of domestic manufacturing activity and upbeat auto sales numbers for January...
 
RTRS:Indian rupee hits 3-month high on dlr inflows; shares aid
  01 Feb 17:57
 
* Strong Jan factory PMI positive for rupee - traders
* Rupee seen touching 49/dlr in 2-3 wks - UCO Bank

* Recovery in euro after German manufacturing data aids (Updates to close)

By Aditya Phatak

MUMBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee hit a near three-month high on Wednesday, clawing back all early losses, supported by robust dollar inflows, local share gains and a recovery in the euro...
 
TI:Rupee hits 3-month high on dollar inflows; shares aid
  01 Feb 17:57
 
MUMBAI: The rupee hit a near three-month high on Wednesday, clawing back all early losses, supported by robust dollar inflows, local share gains and a recovery in the euro...
 
RTRS:Euro lifted by factory data, Greek debt hopes
  01 Feb 17:56
 
(Reuters) - Encouraging manufacturing data and hopes of a deal on Greek debt lifted the euro on Wednesday and the yen hit a three-month high versus the dollar, fuelling speculation Japan's authorities may intervene to curb its strength...
 
RTRS:Rupee hits 3-month high on dollar inflows; shares aid
  01 Feb 17:56
 
(Reuters) - The rupee hit a near three-month high on Wednesday, clawing back all early losses, supported by robust dollar inflows, local share gains and a recovery in the euro...
 
WSJ:Key US Dollar, Sterling, Euro Libor Fall
  01 Feb 17:54
 
LONDON (Dow Jones)--The cost of borrowing dollars, sterling, and euros for three months in the London interbank market fell Wednesday...
 
MC:Govt increases base import price of gold, silver
  01 Feb 17:54
 
India, the world's biggest bullion consumer, has raised the base import price for gold by 5...
 
RTRS:PRECIOUS-Gold keeps up rally after best January in 32 years
  01 Feb 17:53
 
* Gold profits from turnaround in euro

* Strongest January in over 30 years means correction likely

* Coming up: U...
 
RTE:Oil prices higher on Iran concerns
  01 Feb 17:53
 
World oil prices have climbed on supply concerns over crude producers Iran and Sudan, and upbeat manufacturing data from top global energy consumer China, traders said...
 
WSJ:BHP to Cut Jobs at Nickel Unit in Australia
  01 Feb 17:52
 
By ROBB M...
 
RTRS:UK gas prices ease on healthy supply, despite cold
  01 Feb 17:39
 
* Spot gas prices move slightly down on high supply

* Sub-zero temperatures expected until weekend

Feb 1(Reuters) - British spot gas and power prices dropped slightly despite the cold on Wednesday morning as healthy supplies countered higher heating demand...
 
BLBG:Euro Rises Versus Dollar as Manufacturing Data Beats Estimates; Yen Gains
  01 Feb 17:09
 
The euro rose against the dollar for the first time in three days as a purchasing managers’ index of manufacturing output in the region beat analysts’ estimates, adding to signs Europe’s economy is stabilizing...
 
RTRS:Europe shares, euro firm after factory surveys
  01 Feb 17:08
 
(Reuters) - European stocks jumped and the euro recovered from week lows on Wednesday after official data showed an unexpected expansion in China's powerful factories in January and the first growth in German manufacturing in four months...
 
RTRS:Euro zone inflation stable, bets still on for ECB rate
  01 Feb 17:08
 
(Reuters) - Consumer price inflation in the euro zone remained at 2...
 
RTRS:Brent gains on China data, Iran tension
  01 Feb 17:05
 
(Reuters) - Firm Chinese economic data and brewing tension between Iran and the West pushed Brent crude higher on Wednesday...
 
WSJ:PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Trades In Narrow Range; China Data Support
  01 Feb 17:04
 

By Clementine Wallop
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Gold traded in a tight range in Asia Wednesday as investors weighed slow physical demand against supportive Chinese purchasing managers' index data for January...
 
ET:Gold loses Rs 70, silver Rs 700 on sluggish demand
  01 Feb 17:04
 
NEW DELHI: Snapping its four-day rally, gold prices fell by Rs 70 to Rs 28,620 per 10 grams in the bullion market here today, while silver shed Rs 700 to Rs 55,800 on fall in demand at prevailing higher levels, despite a firming global trend...
 
FX:Copper rebounds from 1-week low after PMI’s, Greece hopes
  01 Feb 17:04
 
Forexpros - Copper futures regained strength on Wednesday, rebounding from a one-week low following the release of data showing slowing contraction in euro zone manufacturing activity, while renewed optimism over talks between Greece and its bondholders provided further support...
 
WSJ:OIL FUTURES: Crude Rises In Asia On China Manufacturing Data, Iran
  01 Feb 17:04
 

By Eric Yep
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Crude-oil futures edged upward in Asia Wednesday, with a better-than-expected Chinese manufacturing indicator providing support, as did concerns about stability of Iranian oil supplies after Canada expanded its sanctions against Iranian entities...
 
ET:Oil prices in equilibrium at $100: Mercuria
  01 Feb 17:03
 
DAVOS: Oil prices are comfortable around $100 a barrel and are unlikely to spike much higher for long even if Iranian oil supply is disrupted, the head of energy trading house Mercuria says...
 
RTRS:Brent gains on China data, Iran tension
  01 Feb 17:03
 
* U...
 
FX:Forex - Euro pushes higher after PMI data
  01 Feb 17:03
 
Forexpros - The euro was higher against most of its major counterparts on Wednesday, after data showed that a contraction in manufacturing activity in the single currency bloc slowed in January, while fresh hopes on a debt deal for Greece also lent support...
 
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