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BLBG:Ruble Strengthens for Third Day Versus Dollar as Tax Payment Period Begins
  18 Jan 16:02
 
The ruble appreciated for a third day against the dollar and money-market rates rose the most in a month as Russian companies converted overseas earnings into local currency to pay taxes...
 
BLBG:U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance Before Goldman Sachs Releases Results
  18 Jan 15:56
 
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BLBG:Natural Gas Continues Slide; Gold Rises: Commodities at Close
  18 Jan 15:55
 
The Standard & Poor’s GSCI gauge of 24 commodities slid 0...
 
RTTN:Eurozone Construction Output Rebounds In November
  18 Jan 15:55
 
(RTTNews) - Construction production in the euro area increased from last year in November, after contracting in the previous month, data released by statistical office Eurostat showed Wednesday...
 
RTRS:GLOBAL MARKETS-Debt worries return to pressure euro, shares
  18 Jan 15:55
 
* Euro off its days high on debt worries

* European shares retrace some of Tuesday gains

* Greek bond talks, Portugal debt sale in focus

By Richard Hubbard

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Fears over the outcome of crucial Greek debt restructuring talks pulled the euro off its recent highs and put share markets on the retreat on Wednesday, overshadowing signals this week that the global economy may not slow as much as feared...
 
BLBG:Euro Region Construction Output Rebounded in November From Slump
  18 Jan 15:54
 
European construction output rose in November after three months of contraction, led by Germany, adding to signs that the euro-area economy may be stabilizing...
 
FX:Copper dips on EU debt worries, China easing hopes support
  18 Jan 15:54
 
Forexpros - Copper futures edged lower on Wednesday, easing off the previous session’s four-month high amid ongoing concerns over the euro zone’s sovereign debt crisis but prices continued to draw support from expectations that China will loosen its monetary policy to boost growth...
 
WSJ:OIL FUTURES: Nymex Crude Rises In Asia On Stronger Euro, Supply Worries
  18 Jan 15:51
 
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Crude-oil futures rose in Asia Wednesday tracking the risk-sensitive euro higher amid growing optimism over global economic recovery, while concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East continued to support...
 
WSJ:PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Rises In Asia; Caution Ahead Of Greece Debt Talks
  18 Jan 15:51
 
WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--Gold pushed higher after moving in and out of positive territory in the Asian session Wednesday, with physical demand supporting prices, and market participants said trade is likely to be choppy as Greece and its private creditors resume debt-restructuring talks this week...
 
ET:Gold up by Rs 35, silver by Rs 475 on sustained buying support
  18 Jan 15:50
 
NEW DELHI: Both the precious metals, silver and gold, continued to rise for the third straight day in the national capital today on sustained buying by stockists in tandem with a firming global trend...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper slips ahead of Greek talks, debt crisis in focus
  18 Jan 15:50
 
* Greece resumes talks on debt restructuring
* China new home prices fall in December
* COMING UP: U...
 
FX:Copper dips on EU debt worries, China easing hopes support
  18 Jan 15:50
 
Forexpros - Copper futures edged lower on Wednesday, easing off the previous session’s four-month high amid ongoing concerns over the euro zone’s sovereign debt crisis but prices continued to draw support from expectations that China will loosen its monetary policy to boost growth...
 
WSJ:BASE METALS: Shanghai Copper Rises; Range Trade Ahead Of Holiday
  18 Jan 15:49
 
SHANGHAI (Dow Jones)--Copper on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose Wednesday, extending its 2...
 
FX:Forex - Dollar broadly lower but investors remain jittery
  18 Jan 15:49
 
Forexpros - The U...
 
ET:Euro rises to session high versus dollar
  18 Jan 15:49
 
LONDON: The euro hit a session high against the dollar on Wednesday, with traders citing short-covering by intra-day players that triggered reported stop loss orders above $1...
 
ET:Yuan ends up on strong China's GDP data, weaker dollar
  18 Jan 15:48
 
SHANGHAI: China's yuan rose slightly on Wednesday, as better than expected GDP data and a weaker dollar overnight prompted a stronger central bank mid-point...
 
MC:Rupee turns down as euro worries weigh
  18 Jan 15:44
 
MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee came off its days highs, to turn lower in afternoon trade on Wednesday, tailing euro, with oil buying and choppy domestic shares adding to the pressure...
 
BLBG:U.K. Unemployment Rises to Highest Rate in 16 Years as Euro Damps Outlook
  18 Jan 15:43
 
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BLBG:FTSE 100 Stocks Fall, Snapping Two-Day Rally as Rio Tinto, Tullow Oil Drop
  18 Jan 15:24
 
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ET:India's duty hike on gold stalls orders; China buying eases
  18 Jan 15:23
 
SINGAPORE/MUMBAI: China's gold purchases slowed down ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, while India's bullion traders stayed away from placing fresh orders after a nearly 90 percent hike in gold import duty was announced earlier this week...
 
FT:Oil demand falls for first time since 2009
  18 Jan 15:23
 
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RTRS:Brent rises above $112 on weak dollar, demand growth hopes
  18 Jan 15:18
 
* Asian shares, euro steady, eyes on Portugal debt sale

* U...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro retreats on Fitch comments, faces more selling
  18 Jan 15:17
 
* Euro suffers after Fitch threatens 2-notch Italy downgrade

* Analysts see more losses if Greek debt talks break down

* Investors await Portugal bill sale, strong demand expected

By Naomi Tajitsu

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The euro trimmed gains on Wednesday after a warning from a ratings agency of more downgrades to Italy underlined the extent to which weak euro zone countries are suffering from the region's debt crisis, which could knock the currency lower...
 
RTRS:Indian rupee turns down as euro worries weigh
  18 Jan 15:17
 
Jan 18 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee came off its days highs, to turn lower in afternoon trade on Wednesday, tailing euro, with oil buying and choppy domestic shares adding to the pressure...
 
MC:IEA cuts 2012 oil demand growth forecast
  18 Jan 15:17
 
Mild weather in the northern hemisphere this winter and a rising likelihood of a sharp economic slow-down will likely lead to lower global oil demand growth in 2012, the International Energy Agency said...
 
FX:Gold futures edge lower with Greece debt talks in focus
  18 Jan 15:17
 
Forexpros - Gold futures edged lower on Wednesday, easing off the previous session’s four-week high as investors were cautious amid concerns over a possible Greek debt default and ahead of a closely-watched Portuguese debt auction...
 
ET:Euro debt fears pressure currency, European shares retreat
  18 Jan 15:16
 
LONDON: The euro came off its recent highs and European shares started lower on Wednesday with investors nervous about Greek bond talks and government debt sales, a day after economic data had raised hopes the global economy wouldn't slowdown as much as feared...
 
RTRS:Turkey's Aselsan signs 95.5 mln euro submarine deal
  18 Jan 15:16
 
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Turkish defence contractor Aselsan said on Wednesday it signed a submarine project deal worth 95...
 
RTRS:EURO GOVT-Bunds rise as knife-edge Greek talks stoke tension
  18 Jan 15:16
 
* Bunds rise as Greece resumes tough restructuring talks

* Safe-haven demand to support German 2-year auction

* Portugal seen as next in line, offers sentiment bellwether

By William James

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - German Bund futures rose on Wednesday, supported by demand for low-risk assets as Greece resumes the difficult task of negotiating writedowns with private creditors in a bid to avoid a costly default...
 
RTRS:Euro debt fears pressure euro, shares retreat
  18 Jan 15:12
 
(Reuters) - The euro came off its recent highs and European shares started lower on Wednesday with investors nervous about Greek bond talks and government debt sales, a day after economic data had raised hopes the global economy wouldn't slowdown as much as feared...
 
BLBG:Copper Falls After World Bank Cuts Growth Forecast: LME Preview
  18 Jan 15:10
 
Copper retreated in London after the World Bank cut its forecast for global growth...
 
BLBG:S. Africa Corn Export Push May Exhaust Stocks
  18 Jan 15:10
 
A government-backed plan to export a record corn surplus may leave South African silos drained of the country’s staple food by the end of April...
 
BLBG:Euro Pares Advance Amid Reports Fitch Will Cut Italy’s Rating Two Levels
  18 Jan 15:10
 
The euro pared gains versus the dollar and yen amid reports that Fitch Ratings may cut Italy’s credit rating by two levels by the end of January...
 
BLBG:U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes Advance for Third Day Before Inflation Reports
  18 Jan 15:09
 
Treasury 10-year notes rose for a third day before reports forecast to show U...
 
BLBG:Crude Trades Near Three-Day High as Iran Tension Counters Economic Outlook
  18 Jan 15:09
 
Oil traded near the highest level in three days in New York as speculation supplies from Iran will be disrupted countered concern that economic growth will slow...
 
RTRS:Euro struggles to keep gains ahead of Europe events
  18 Jan 13:46
 
(Reuters) - The euro struggled to maintain gains in Asia on Wednesday, as short-covering after recent lows was tempered by caution ahead of Greek debt talks and a Portuguese bond auction later in the session...
 
RTRS:Gold off one-month high; euro zone eyed
  18 Jan 13:46
 
(Reuters) - Gold edged higher on Wednesday, but traded below the one-month high hit in the previous session on an improved global economic outlook, while investors shifted focus once again to the troubles of the euro zone...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper steady as investors focus on longer-term Chinese demand
  18 Jan 13:45
 
* Copper rises a third day, climbs above $8,200
* China's new home prices fell in December
* Analysts expect prices, demand to pick up in second half
2012
* Coming Up: U...
 
RTRS:PRECIOUS-Gold off one-month high; euro zone eyed
  18 Jan 13:43
 
* Markets watch Greece debt talks, Portugal debt auction
* Spot gold may fall to $1,625...
 
BLBG:Ruble Strengthens for Third Day Versus Dollar on U.S., German Growth Data
  18 Jan 13:42
 
The ruble appreciated for a third day against the dollar as reports from the U...
 
MC:Rupee rises to new 2-month high; more gains seen
  18 Jan 13:35
 
The rupee scaled a new two-month high on Wednesday, boosted by strong dollar inflows as global funds seek higher returns in the Asia's third largest economy, while oil buying capped the gains...
 
  18 Jan 13:30
 
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BLBG:Treasury Yield Is 19 Basis Points From Record Low on Outlook for Inflation
  18 Jan 12:11
 
Treasury yields were 19 basis points away from the record low before government reports forecast to show U...
 
BLBG:Gold Climbs for Third Day as Dollar Weakens on Optimism Over Economic Data
  18 Jan 12:11
 
Gold rose for a third day, climbing alongside other commodities including copper, as the dollar weakened before data forecast to show signs of economic recovery...
 
BLBG:Australia’s Dollar Trades Near Highest Since November Before Jobs Report
  18 Jan 12:10
 
Australia’s dollar rose toward its strongest level in 2 1/2 months before a report tomorrow forecast to show employers added jobs in December, boosting demand for the nation’s assets...
 
BLBG:U.S. Envoy Turns to Japan After Pushing South Korea on Iran Oil Sanctions
  18 Jan 12:09
 
Japan today hosts the second U...
 
BLBG:Dollar Slides on Signs of Economic Recovery
  18 Jan 12:08
 
The dollar fell against most of its major counterparts before U...
 
BLBG:Japan Stocks Gain as Brokerages, Oil Companies Rise on Economic Confidence
  18 Jan 12:08
 
Japanese stocks climbed, lifting the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to its highest level in a month, as brokerages advanced and energy companies rose amid signs the global economy is recovering in the face of Europe’s debt crisis...
 
BLBG:Copper in London Gains for Third Day After U.S., German Data Top Estimates
  18 Jan 12:07
 
Copper gained for a third day as economic data from the U...
 
BLBG:New Zealand Dollar Gains to Highest Level Since Nov. 1, Aussie Advances
  18 Jan 12:07
 
The New Zealand dollar rose to the highest level in 2 1/2 months after a hedge-fund manager on a creditors’ committee for Greece said yesterday the country is nearing a deal on its debt, boosting demand for riskier assets...
 
BLBG:Crude Rises a Second Day in New York as Reports Boost Economic Optimism
  18 Jan 12:06
 
Oil climbed a second day as signs of improvement in the U...
 
BLBG:Dollar Falls for Second Day Versus Euro as U.S. Recovery Signs Damp Demand
  18 Jan 12:05
 
The dollar fell against the euro before U...
 
BLBG:BOE’s Posen Says Period of Foreign-Currency Reserve Buildup May Be Ending
  18 Jan 12:04
 
Bank of England policy maker Adam Posen said the period when Asian and other countries built up foreign-exchange reserves may be ending as middle classes put pressure on governments to justify currency policies...
 
BLBG:Canadian Dollar Touches a Two-Week High on Growth Outlook for China
  18 Jan 11:54
 
Canada’s dollar reached the strongest level in two weeks against its U...
 
BLBG:Electricity Declines 50% as Shale Spurs Natural Gas Glut: Energy
  18 Jan 11:54
 
A shale-driven glut of natural gas has cut electricity prices for the U...
 
BLBG:Cove, Anadarko Find Biggest Pocket of Gas Off Mozambique
  18 Jan 11:52
 
Cove Energy Plc (COV), a U...
 
BLBG:South Africa Exporting Corn Risks Depleting Domestic Supplies: Commodities
  18 Jan 11:51
 
A government-backed plan to export a record corn surplus may leave South African silos drained of the country’s staple food by the end of April...
 
BLBG:Commodities Rise Most in Two Weeks Amid Speculation China May Ease Policy
  18 Jan 11:51
 
Commodities rose the most in two weeks amid speculation that China may ease monetary policy, boosting prospects for raw-material demand, after its economy expanded at the slowest pace in more than two years...
 
BLBG:Oil Rises as German Confidence Jumps, France Seeks Faster Iran Sanctions
  18 Jan 11:51
 
Oil rose for the first time in four days as German investor confidence jumped the most on record and as France pushed for faster enforcement of the European Union’s proposed ban on oil imports from Iran (OPCRIRAN)...
 
BLBG:South America Boom Backfiring With Complacency From Commodities
  18 Jan 11:37
 
Venture capitalist Arnon Kohavi arrived in Chile last year aiming to raise $40 million for technology startup investments...
 
RTRS:EFSF sells 1.5 bln euros of 6-mth bills
  17 Jan 18:26
 
* Euro zone rescue fund sees strong demand, more auctions
* Credit rating downgrade hangs over fund, cuts its power

(Updates with EFSF comment, details)
BERLIN, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The euro zone rescue fund
sold 1...
 
 
 
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RTRS:ECB cannot fix euro zone problems-BoE's King
  17 Jan 18:24
 
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank has already done a lot to ease the crisis in the euro zone and providing more liquidity will not fix the underlying problems, the Bank of England's governor Mervyn King said on Tuesday...
 
FX:Forex - Pound adds to gains against weaker dollar
  17 Jan 18:21
 
Forexpros - The pound added to gains against the broadly weaker U...
 
MC:Gold, Silver, base metals may trade on a positive note
  17 Jan 18:21
 
Angel Commodities has come out with its report on international commodities...
 
MC:Copper rallies to 4-month high on China GDP data
  17 Jan 18:21
 
Forexpros - Copper futures rallied to the highest level since mid-September on Tuesday, as stronger-than-expected Chinese economic data eased fears over a ‘hard landing' in the world's largest copper consumer...
 
RTRS:South Korea frets as U.S. ups oil pressure on Iran
  17 Jan 18:21
 
(Reuters) - South Korea, a key U...
 
RTRS:Oil up above $112 on China data, weak dollar
  17 Jan 18:20
 
* China Q4 GDP growth 8...
 
MC:Re stays near two-month high on dollar inflows
  17 Jan 18:20
 
The rupee held on to a two-month high on Tuesday, buoyed by dollar inflows and a surge in the local equities as global risk appetite improved after better-than-expected growth data from China...
 
 
 
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WSJ:WORLD FOREX: Euro Fails To Build On Gains After Promising Data
  17 Jan 18:20
 
--Euro struggles to build on its gains despite robust data from China and Germany

--Spain and the EFSF treasury bill auctions are well-received

--Sterling broadly unmoved as weak inflation data increases scope for more quantitative easing

LONDON (Dow Jones)--The euro was mostly firmer in European trade Tuesday, underpinned by solid German and Chinese economic data, but it struggled to make much headway against the dollar as the euro zone crisis continued to weigh on investor confidence...
 
RTRS:Euro hits session high versus dollar
  17 Jan 18:10
 
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The euro hit a session high of $1...
 
RTTN:Indian Rupee Rises To 2-month High Against US Dollar
  17 Jan 18:09
 
(RTTNews) - The Indian rupee advanced against its US counterpart on Tuesday, having appreciated almost 5 percent thus far this year, as domestic equities surged on strong Chinese data...
 
RTTN:Dollar Declines After German, Chinese Data
  17 Jan 18:07
 
(RTTNews) - The dollar weakened versus the euro Monday morning, easing from a 17-month peak even as Europe grappled with a the fallout from a series of downgrades from ratings agency S&P...
 
MC:Crude oil futures climb above USD100 on upbeat China data
  17 Jan 18:07
 
Forexpros - Crude oil futures were up for a second day on Tuesday, climbing above the key USD100-a-barrel level as stronger-than-expected Chinese economic data eased fears over a ‘hard landing' in the world's second largest oil consumer...
 
RTTN:Crude Steady Above $100
  17 Jan 18:01
 
(RTTNews) - The price of crude oil was firm above the $100-mark Tuesday morning as traders speculate that China might ease its monetary policy after data today revealed that its economy grew at a weaker pace in more than two years...
 
RTTN:Gold Moves Back To Monthly High
  17 Jan 18:01
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold moved up to one-month high Tuesday morning amid encouraging economic data from Europe and Asia...
 
RTRS:Euro zone inflation dips, opens door to ECB cut
  17 Jan 17:59
 
By Robin Emmott

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Consumer prices in the euro zone fell more than previously expected in December, the start of a retreat from a November peak that should give the European Central Bank more room to cut interest rates as the economy heads for recession...
 
MC:Rupee hits 2-mth high as risk appetite improves
  17 Jan 17:58
 
By Aditya Phatak
MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee hit a two-month high on Tuesday, propelled by dollar inflows, and as strong China growth data and better-than-expected German business sentiment improved appetite for riskier assets globally...
 
RTRS:Gold hits 5-week high as euro, commodities rise
  17 Jan 17:57
 
(Reuters) - Gold climbed to its highest in five weeks on Tuesday as German economic data boosted the euro after several sessions of losses and as stocks and commodities were lifted by Chinese trade data, which benefited assets seen as higher risk...
 
RTRS:Gold hits 5-week high as euro, commodities rise
  17 Jan 17:57
 
(Reuters) - Gold climbed to its highest in five weeks on Tuesday as German economic data boosted the euro after several sessions of losses and as stocks and commodities were lifted by Chinese trade data, which benefited assets seen as higher risk...
 
WSJ:Euro Higher After Positive Data
  17 Jan 17:57
 
By ALEXANDRA FLETCHER

LONDON—The euro was mostly higher on Tuesday, underpinned by solid German and Chinese economic data, but it struggled to make much headway against the dollar as the euro-zone crisis continued to weigh on investor confidence...
 
ET:Rupee hits 2-month high as risk appetite improves
  17 Jan 17:57
 
MUMBAI: The rupee hit a two-month high on Tuesday, propelled by dollar inflows, and as strong China growth data and better-than-expected German business sentiment improved appetite for riskier assets globally...
 
RTRS:Sterling falls vs euro on lower UK CPI, better German data
  17 Jan 17:57
 
* Sterling falls vs euro on UK CPI data, better German ZEW
* UK inflation fall raises chances of more QE in Feb

* Pound gains vs weaker dollar after China GDP data

* M&A news supports sterling vs yen

By Jessica Mortimer

LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Sterling fell against the euro on Tuesday as a slide in UK inflation increased the chances that the Bank of England will ease monetary policy further, while a German sentiment survey improved markedly, buoying the single currency...
 
 
 
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KN:US dollar unchanged at KD 0.279
  17 Jan 17:51
 
KUWAIT, Jan 17 (KUNA) -- The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Kuwaiti dinar was unchanged Tuesday at KD 0...
 
MW:Gold tops $1,660 as dollar slides on China data
  17 Jan 17:50
 
By Barbara Kollmeyer and V...
 
BLBG:Euro Advances as Spanish, Greek Borrowing Costs Decline at Debt Auctions
  17 Jan 17:50
 
The euro rose against the dollar and the yen, snapping a two-day decline, as Spanish and Greek borrowing costs fell at auctions, damping concern the region’s most-indebted nations will struggle to fund their deficits...
 
BLBG:Stocks Rise as Commodities Gain After China GDP Report; Euro Strengthens
  17 Jan 17:50
 
Stocks (MXAP) rose and copper climbed to the highest in almost four months as China’s economic slowdown fueled speculation monetary policy will ease...
 
BLBG:U.K. Gilts Fall, Pound Drops as Spain’s Borrowing Costs Decline
  17 Jan 17:50
 
U...
 
BLBG:Ukraine Enters Final Russian Gas Push in Bid to Duck IMF
  17 Jan 17:49
 
Ukraine is entering a final push in talks with Russia over cheaper natural-gas imports as it seeks to shore up state coffers without making the increases in household fuel costs needed to revive a $15...
 
BLBG:Oil Rises to Three-Day High as Saudi Arabia Is Seen Targeting $100 Crude
  17 Jan 17:49
 
Oil rose to the highest level in three days on speculation that China will intensify monetary stimulus, supporting fuel demand, and as France pushed for a ban on Iranian imports...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Decline as Stocks Rally Amid Signs Global Growth is Improving
  17 Jan 17:30
 
Treasuries fell, snapping a gain from last week, as stocks advanced and economists said a U...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro extends gains after German ZEW surprise
  17 Jan 17:30
 
* Euro jumps to $1...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro extends gains after German ZEW surprise
  17 Jan 17:29
 
* Euro jumps to $1...
 
FX:Euro zone CPI eases unexpectedly in December
  17 Jan 17:15
 
Forexpros – Consumer price inflation in the euro zone eased unexpectedly in December, official data showed on Tuesday...
 
RTRS:Gold hits 5-week high as euro, commodities rise
  17 Jan 17:15
 
(Reuters) - Gold climbed to its highest in five weeks on Tuesday as German economic data boosted the euro after several sessions of losses and as stocks and commodities were lifted by Chinese trade data, which benefited assets seen as higher risk...
 
RTRS:EFSF sells 1.5 bln euros of new 6-mth bills
  17 Jan 17:14
 
BERLIN, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The euro zone rescue fund
sold 1...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper up after better-than-expected China GDP data
  17 Jan 17:14
 
* Aluminium stocks hit record high, rise above 5 million T
* Copper inventories drop to 13-month low
* Aluminium cuts not enough to offset oversupply, stocks

By Silvia Antonioli
LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Copper rose by about 2 percent to hit its
highest in almost three months on Tuesday as better-than-expected growth data
from top metal consumer China lifted financial markets, boosted the euro and
eased worries over weakening metals demand...
 
RTRS:Euro rises 1 percent on day against yen
  17 Jan 17:14
 
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The euro rose 1 percent against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after the biggest-ever monthly rise in sentiment in the German ZEW survey boosted risk appetite and suggested the euro zone economy was holding up despite the region's debt crisis...
 
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