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RTRS:Banks hoover up dollars from ECB as stress persists
  07 Dec 17:55
 
(Reuters) - Banks took more than $50 billion from the European Central Bank on Wednesday in its first offering since slashing the cost of borrowing dollars, a sign that some euro zone banks have problems finding dollar funding as the region's debt crisis intensifies...
 
RTTN:Crude Steady Above $101
  07 Dec 17:55
 
(RTTNews) - The price of crude oil was little changed Wednesday morning as traders were cautiously optimistic on the outcome of the EU summit later this week...
 
MW:Crude oil stays above $101 in electronic trade
  07 Dec 17:54
 
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RTRS:Gold steady, cautious ahead of EU summit ECB meeting
  07 Dec 17:53
 
(Reuters) - Gold held steady on Wednesday, with investors marking time ahead of a European Union summit this week which they hope will deliver a lasting solution to the region's debt crisis, while a weak euro weighed on the precious metal's price...
 
BLBG:Swiss Franc Declines to One-Month Low Against Euro Amid SNB Speculation
  07 Dec 17:52
 
The Swiss franc reached a one-month low against the euro after a lawmaker said a government panel is considering using negative interest rates to combat the currency’s appreciation...
 
BLBG:Crude Oil Erases Gains on Concern EU Summit May Not Resolve Debt Crisis Q
  07 Dec 17:51
 
Oil erased earlier gains on concern that the European Union’s debt crisis may not be resolved by the group’s summit this week...
 
BLBG:Euro Weakens as Germany Rejects Combining Rescue Funds; Aussie Strengthens
  07 Dec 17:16
 
The euro declined against the dollar and the yen, reversing gains, after a German government official said the nation rejects proposals to combine current and permanent euro-area rescue funds...
 
BLBG:Euro Reverses Gain Versus Dollar as Germany Rejects Combining Rescue Funds
  07 Dec 17:12
 
The euro reversed earlier gains versus the dollar and the yen after a German government official said the nation rejects proposals to combine current and permanent euro-area rescue funds...
 
BLBG:Palladium Climbs to Two-Month High on Automotive Demand; Gold Is Steady
  07 Dec 17:11
 
Palladium rose to a two-month high in London on speculation rising car sales will boost demand for the metal used in pollution control gear...
 
BLBG:Euro Reverses Gain Versus Dollar as Germany Rejects Combining Rescue Funds Q
  07 Dec 16:59
 
The euro reversed earlier gains versus the dollar and the yen after a German government official said the nation rejects proposals to combine current and permanent euro-area rescue funds...
 
RTRS:S&P warning won’t change euro zone equation
  07 Dec 16:58
 
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist...
 
BLBG:Bank of Israel’s Fischer Says Breakup of Euro Zone Possible
  07 Dec 16:57
 
The euro zone may begin to “crumble” if the leading countries in the area don’t succeed in making “difficult decisions” in time, Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer said...
 
RTRS:VEGOILS-Palm oil climbs on firm crude, weather
  07 Dec 16:53
 
* Crude at $100 a barrel raises palm oil's biofuel appeal
* Traders eyeing heavy rains curbing production
* Market also looking out for more decisive euro zone action
* Reuters poll shows Malaysian stocks at 1...
 
IBT:Oil Prices Advance on Hopes of Bigger EU Bailout Fund
  07 Dec 16:52
 
Crude oil prices gained in European trade on Wednesday, following hopes that European leaders will approve aggressive plans for tackling the region's debt crisis at Friday's European Union summit...
 
RTRS:Oil steady, supported by hopes for Europe deal
  07 Dec 16:52
 
(Reuters) - Brent crude oil was steady on Wednesday, supported by optimism that European leaders will agree on bold measures to resolve the region's debt crisis at a keenly awaited summit on Friday...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper up on EU summit, ECB interest rate cut hopes
  07 Dec 16:51
 
* LME tin stocks fall to 2-1/2 year low
* Spot demand from China declines
* Coming next: U...
 
IBT:Gold Prices Barely Move Ahead of Eurozone Summit
  07 Dec 16:51
 
Gold prices barely moved Wednesday ahead of a key eurozone summit that global investors hope will finally produce a viable solution to Europe's 2-year-old debt crisis...
 
RTRS:PRECIOUS-Gold steady as investors eye EU summit, ECB meeting
  07 Dec 16:38
 
* Market cautious ahead of EU summit, ECB meeting

* Gold holds around 100-day moving average

* Gold-platinum spread widens

By Harpreet Bhal

LONDON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Gold steadied on Wednesday, with investors marking time ahead of an EU summit this week which they hope will deliver a lasting solution to the region's debt crisis, while a weak euro weighed on the precious metal's price...
 
RTTN:Euro Pares Gains Against Most Majors
  07 Dec 16:35
 
(RTTNews) - The euro that advanced against most major currencies in the Asian session reversed direction in early deals on Wednesday...
 
CO:Nickel Futures may proceed positive strength for near term
  07 Dec 16:35
 
AHMEDABAD (Commodity Online): Nickel futures prices traded on a bullish trend and closed with gain of more than three percent on weekly basis in MCX platform...
 
BLBG:Shell Weighs Options for U.S. Shale Gas
  07 Dec 16:34
 
Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA), Europe’s largest energy producer, is weighing options for rising North American natural-gas output including exports and making liquid fuels, Chief Executive Officer Peter Voser said...
 
CO:Crude remains positive on global nuclear tensions
  07 Dec 16:34
 
Ahmedabad : MCX crude oil remained clueless before the release of the stock pile of US which will gauge the strength of oil demand...
 
CO:Soy oil likely to continue uptrend
  07 Dec 16:32
 
AHMEDABAD (Commodity Online): Soy oil Prices at NCDEX, December contract saw some fresh buying sentiments in today’s trading session as well...
 
FX:Copper futures move higher on EU summit optimism
  07 Dec 16:30
 
Forexpros - Copper futures were up for a second day on Wednesday, as market sentiment improved amid hopes that this week’s European Union summit would result in a breakthrough on the region’s two-year-old debt crisis...
 
RTRS:Euro falls to session low vs dlr, German comments weigh
  07 Dec 16:29
 
Dec 7 (Reuters) - The euro fell to a session low against the dollar on Wednesday, turning negative on the day as a German official expressed pessimism on an overall deal at this week's summit, denting hopes for a comprehensive agreement...
 
BLBG:U.S. Stock-Index Futures Climb on Optimism Euro Summit Will Solve Crisis
  07 Dec 16:28
 
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RTRS:ING to take insurance charge up to 1.1 bln euros
  07 Dec 16:28
 
* Charge due to fall in investments linked to annuities

* ING continues plan for two insurance IPOs

* ING shares fall 2...
 
RTRS:EU sets 161 mln euro fines for fridge compressor cartel
  07 Dec 16:11
 
Dec 7 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Wednesday it was fining producers of refrigeration compressors 161 million euros ($215 million in a settlement of a cartel investigation...
 
EN:British Pound Today: GBPEUR stuck in a rut, GBPUSD marginally higher as all eyes turn to the Bank of England
  07 Dec 16:11
 
The British Pound Sterling (GBP) in Euro (EUR) rate is virtually unchanged, GBPEUR is at 11638 at 9:53 AM in London...
 
RTRS:SOFTS-ICE coffee, sugar steady, cautious optimism over euro
  07 Dec 16:10
 
LONDON Dec 7 (Reuters) - ICE coffee and sugar were steady in early trade on Wednesday and cocoa hovered above a 3-year low, buoyed by growing confidence that euro zone leaders are on track to produce a package of measures to solve the debt crisis at their Friday summit...
 
II:Strong Gains For European Equities, Currencies Mostly Steady
  07 Dec 16:09
 
Euro slipped slightly in mid London trades, lingering around 1...
 
RTRS:Gold extends gains to 1-wk high; rupee weighs
  07 Dec 16:08
 
(Reuters) - India gold extended gains for another session on Wednesday to meet the highest level in about a week, stoked by firm overseas markets, analysts said...
 
EE:Pound to euro exchange rate could head marginally lower today as all eyes turn to Friday's conference
  07 Dec 16:07
 
The pound to euro exchange rate is 0...
 
EE:Euro exchange rate today: EFSF on credit watch, France remain confident on banking liquidity, Euro rallies as Fitch back German fundamentals
  07 Dec 16:06
 
Euro exchange rate forecast from UBS: EUR USD in one month - 1...
 
RTRS:Brent rises above $111 on weaker dollar; eyes EU summit
  07 Dec 16:05
 
* U...
 
WSJ:HK Dollar Up Late, Tracks Offshore Cues, Euro-zone Hopes
  07 Dec 16:04
 
HONG KONG (Dow Jones)--The Hong Kong dollar rose against the U...
 
FX:Forex - Dollar lower vs. rivals on euro zone hopes
  07 Dec 16:04
 
Forexpros - The U...
 
RTRS:Euro firms versus dollar on cautious summit optimism
  07 Dec 16:04
 
(Reuters) - The euro edged higher versus the dollar on Wednesday on cautious optimism that European leaders will take decisive action to contain the region's debt crisis at a summit later this week, but gains were capped by concerns that policymakers could disappoint yet again...
 
WSJ:Barclays Capital Cuts Six-, Twelve-Month Euro Forecasts
  07 Dec 16:02
 
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Barclays Capital cut its 2012 forecasts for the euro against the dollar as it expects slow growth and loose monetary policy to weigh on the single currency...
 
MSN:Copper rebounds on pick-up in industrial demand
  07 Dec 16:01
 
New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) Copper prices recovered by Rs 2 per kg on the local non-ferrous metal market today, on pick-up in industrial demand and reports of a firming global trend...
 
ET:Gold up by Rs 160, sliver by Rs 700 on fresh procurement
  07 Dec 15:58
 
NEW DELHI: Both the precious metals, gold and silver, bounced back today, on fresh buying by stockists to meet their requirements for the ongoing marriage season amid a firming global trend...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Fall a Third Day on Speculation Europe Leaders Making Progress
  07 Dec 15:57
 
Treasuries declined for a third day as speculation European leaders will agree this week on measures to combat the debt crisis cut demand for the safest securities...
 
BLBG:U.K. October Manufacturing Output Drops More Than Forecast on Euro Crisis
  07 Dec 15:57
 
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BLBG:Global Airlines’ 2012 Profit Forecast Reduced by IATA on Euro Debt Crisis
  07 Dec 15:55
 
The airline industry’s (DAL) profit next year will fall 49 percent, more than predicted earlier, as the sovereign-debt crisis in the euro region hurts economic growth, the International Air Transport Association said...
 
BLBG:Citic Pacific Didn’t Know Implications of 2008 Currency Bets, Court Told
  07 Dec 14:53
 
Citic Pacific Ltd...
 
BLBG:Stocks Rise, Euro Strengthens Before European Summit; Copper, Oil Advance
  07 Dec 14:52
 
Stocks rose, with Europe’s benchmark index climbing to a five-week high, and the euro gained on speculation the region’s leaders will agree on steps to ease the debt crisis at a summit tomorrow...
 
WSJ:BOJ's Ishida Says Japan Isn't Immune to Euro Turmoil
  07 Dec 14:47
 
BY TATSUO ITO

TOKYO—Bank of Japan policy board member Koji Ishida said Wednesday that Japan wouldn't be immune to any global financial turmoil if the European debt crisis deepens, and said there is no guarantee that yields on Japanese government bonds will remain low...
 
RTRS:Geithner says confident in French-German euro plan
  07 Dec 14:45
 
Dec 7 (Reuters) - U...
 
RTRS:Rupee higher on local shares, euro zone hopes
  07 Dec 14:44
 
(Reuters) - The rupee recovered intraday losses to nudge higher in afternoon trade on Wednesday supported by upbeat local shares and hopes that euro zone economies will take firm steps at Friday's summit to dig the region's out its debt imbroglio...
 
RTRS:Indian rupee higher on local shares, euro zone hopes
  07 Dec 14:43
 
Dec 7 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee recovered intraday losses to nudge higher in afternoon trade on Wednesday supported by upbeat local shares and hopes that euro zone economies will take firm steps at Friday's summit to dig the region's out its debt imbroglio...
 
II:Shale replaces LNG as Gas Consumers’ savior
  07 Dec 14:43
 
There has been little of comparable interest on the other side of the globe...
 
WSJ:Australia's Gas Pains
  07 Dec 14:42
 
By CYNTHIA KOONS

The rush to tap Australia's reserves of liquefied natural gas has gathered steam in the past year...
 
II:MMC Norilsk Nickel Develops Gas Supply Facilities
  07 Dec 14:41
 
OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel informed that pursuant to the Strategy of Production and Technical Development until 2025 adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company on October 27, 2011, MMC Norilsk Nickel implements the program of gas supply facilities development...
 
LP:Brent oil trading at $111 on Middle East and EU debt tensions
  07 Dec 14:41
 
Brent oil prices open today’s trading session at $111 a barrel after the European Union signaled it may ban imports from Iran, while EU leaders continue to wrestle with the grim debt situation that threatens the euro currency...
 
LP:WTI oil price hovers at $102 as weekly US crude data falls again
  07 Dec 14:40
 
The price of US WTI oil opens Wednesday’s trading session hovering near $102 a barrel after yesterday’s surprise announcement by the US API that American weekly crude oil inventories fell by 5 million barrels, which would add weight to a higher price for the US contract...
 
BLBG:Silver Use in Solar Panels Cut Amid Higher Prices, UBS Says
  07 Dec 14:38
 
Silver usage in solar panels has been “cut back substantially” in response to higher prices this year, according to UBS AG...
 
RTRS:Sterling edges up versus dollar, lags euro before summit
  07 Dec 14:37
 
* Sterling up 0...
 
RTRS:Cautious optimism on EU deal lifts world stocks, euro
  07 Dec 14:36
 
(Reuters) - Growing optimism that euro zone leaders are on track to produce a confidence-boosting package of measures to solve the debt crisis at their weekend summit lifted risk appetite on Wednesday, with the euro and global equity markets posting gains...
 
RTRS:GLOBAL MARKETS-Cautious optimism on EU deal lifts stocks, euro
  07 Dec 14:36
 
Dec 7 (Reuters) - Growing optimism that euro zone leaders are on track to produce a confidence-boosting package of measures to solve the debt crisis at their weekend summit lifted risk appetite on Wednesday, with the euro and global equity markets posting gains...
 
RTRS:METALS-LME copper rises on lean volumes ahead of EU summit
  07 Dec 14:34
 
* LME copper up 1...
 
RTRS:Rupee wobbles between importer demand, euro hope
  07 Dec 14:00
 
(Reuters) - The rupee flip-flopped on Wednesday as traders juggled with oil importer demand for dollars and positive local shares, with hopes of concrete steps from Friday's European summit to resolve the region debt crisis also supporting sentiment...
 
RTRS:Brent rises above $111 on weaker dollar; eyes EU summit
  07 Dec 13:59
 
* U...
 
RTRS:S.Africa net reserves down on strong dollar
  07 Dec 13:58
 
* Reserves decrease as dollar strengthens against majors

* Central bank unlikely to have intervened in the market (Adds details, background)

JOHANNESBURG Dec 7 (Reuters) - South Africa's international liquidity position fell more than expected in November as gross reserves decreased on a stronger dollar against major currencies, causing a decline in foreign currency reserves...
 
RTRS:PRECIOUS-Gold steady as Europe looks for debt crisis cure
  07 Dec 13:57
 
* Physical market trade thin; premiums steady
* Gold-platinum spread widens to about $200/oz
* Coming up: German industrial production, Oct; 1100 GMT

(Updates prices)
By Rujun Shen
SINGAPORE, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Gold traded steady on
Wednesday with many investors moving to the sidelines ahead of a
key European Union summit this week where policymakers are
expected to find a way to end the region's two-year-old debt
crisis...
 
RTRS:Shizuoka Gas, Chubu Electric to buy LNG from Qatar
  07 Dec 13:56
 
TOKYO Dec 7 (Reuters) - Shizuoka Gas Co said on Wednesday it and Chubu Electric Power Co have reached a long-term agreement to buy a total 200,000 tonnes per year of liquefied natural gas for six years starting in 2016 from Qatargas...
 
RTE:Oil prices up in Asia ahead of EU summit
  07 Dec 13:45
 
Crude prices edged up in Asia today as traders awaited a European Union summit later this week that will focus on finding a resolution to the region's debt crisis...
 
BLBG:Oil Rises for a Fourth Day on Iran Ban Speculation, U.S. Stockpile Decline
  07 Dec 13:41
 
Oil rose for a fourth day in New York on concern global supplies of crude will shrink after the European Union signaled it may ban imports from Iran and U...
 
MW:Dollar General secondary offering priced at $39
  07 Dec 13:31
 
By Robert Daniel

TEL AVIV (MarketWatch) -- Dollar General Corp...
 
BLBG:Euro Strengthens on Prospects EU Summit Will Boost Region’s Bailout Funds
  07 Dec 13:30
 
The euro rose against the majority of its 16 main counterparts amid speculation Europe will expand funds available to the region’s most-indebted nations as leaders prepare to meet in Brussels tomorrow...
 
BLBG:U.S. Treasury 30-Year Bonds Decline Pushing Yields Higher to 3.12 Percent
  07 Dec 13:30
 
U...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances as ETP Holdings Climb to Record, Euro Gains Before Summit
  07 Dec 13:28
 
Gold gained for a second day after exchange-traded product holdings climbed to a record and speculation that European leaders are making progress in containing the debt crisis boosted the euro and equities...
 
BLBG:Hedge Funds Fell 1% in November, Beating Global Stocks Hit by Euro Crisis
  07 Dec 10:50
 
Hedge funds fell 1 percent in November as global stock markets slumped because of growing concern that the European sovereign-debt crisis would spread...
 
MW:Crude oil stays above $101 in electronic trade
  07 Dec 10:50
 
By V...
 
MW:Gold moves sideways after two days of losses
  07 Dec 10:48
 
By V...
 
BLBG:Aussie Dollar Falls After RBA Rate Cut, S&P Warns Euro Nations; Kiwi Drops
  07 Dec 10:48
 
The Australian dollar fell against most of its major peers after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates by 25 basis points for a second straight month...
 
BLBG:Euro Weaker After S&P’s Downgrade Warning; Canada’s Dollar Gains on Carney
  07 Dec 10:47
 
The euro fell against the yen after Standard & Poor’s warned it may downgrade the European Financial Stability Fund reinforcing concern that policy makers haven’t contained the region’s debt crisis...
 
BLBG:Canada’s Dollar Appreciates as Bank of Canada Carney Highlights Growth
  07 Dec 10:47
 
Canada’s dollar rose for a second day after Bank of Canada policy makers said growth in the domestic and U...
 
BLBG:Shale-Gas Drilling to Add 870,000 Jobs by 2015, Report Says
  07 Dec 10:46
 
Producing natural gas from shale will support 870,000 U...
 
BLBG:Corn, Soybean Futures Climb on Speculation Feed, Food Demand Will Increase
  07 Dec 10:46
 
Corn rose from a two-month low and soybeans gained on speculation that prices that have fallen at least 20 percent since Sept...
 
BLBG:Oil Advances Amid Rebound in U.S. Equities, Tension Over Iran Exports
  07 Dec 10:45
 
Oil climbed to a three-week high in New York after equities rebounded and tension grew between the West and Iran over the Persian Gulf nation’s nuclear program...
 
BLBG:Survivor of Oil-Tanker Rout Sees Biggest Returns in Coal Carriers: Freight
  07 Dec 10:44
 
Knightsbridge (VLCCF) Tankers Ltd...
 
BLBG:Oil Trades Near Three-Week High on Iran Ban Speculation, U.S. Supply Drop
  07 Dec 10:44
 
Oil traded near a three-week high in New York on concern global supplies will shrink after the European Union indicated it may ban imports of Iranian crude and U...
 
BLBG:Tyson to Gain as 15-Year Low Hen Flock Signals Costly Chicken: Commodities
  07 Dec 10:43
 
Tyson Foods Inc...
 
BLBG:Gold May Advance as ETP Holdings Climb to Record, Euro Gains Before Summit
  07 Dec 10:41
 
Gold may gain after exchange-traded product holdings climbed to a record, and speculation that European leaders are making progress in containing the debt crisis boosted the euro and equities...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Snap Two-Day Loss as Yields Show Banks Are Reluctant to Lend
  07 Dec 10:41
 
Treasuries snapped a two-day loss as yields suggest banks are the most reluctant to lend in 30 months before European leaders meet tomorrow to address the region’s sovereign-debt crisis...
 
BLBG:Euro Snaps Three-Day Drop Before European Debt Summit; Aussie Dollar Gains
  07 Dec 10:32
 
The euro ended a three-day drop versus the yen amid speculation Europe will expand funds available to the region’s most-indebted nations as leaders prepare to meet in Brussels tomorrow...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stocks Little Changed on Europe Concern
  06 Dec 22:25
 
U...
 
KR: Natural gas outage cuts heat to homes in Kimball
  06 Dec 22:24
 
KIMBALL, Minn...
 
MW: Treasury prices fall on S&P’s euro-zone move
  06 Dec 22:23
 
By Sue Chang and Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices fell on Tuesday, pushing yields up for the fourth day, as investors sorted through a ratings agency’s decision to place most euro-zone countries on review for a possible ratings downgrade...
 
TH: S&P's Euro Threat Drags Down Gold Prices
  06 Dec 22:23
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were falling Tuesday on a stronger U...
 
KT: Euro falls against dollar after downgrade warnings
  06 Dec 22:22
 
(AP) - The euro is falling against the dollar after Standard & Poor's warned it could downgrade the debt of the region's bailout fund as well as most of the countries that use the euro...
 
MW: Oil futures decline on Europe concerns
  06 Dec 20:24
 
By Claudia Assis and Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures lost ground in Tuesday as part of a broader sell-off across commodity markets in the aftermath of a ratings warning for Europe...
 
MW: Treasury pushes for CFPB nominee
  06 Dec 20:08
 
By Ronald D...
 
NS: AAA-Rated Nations Held Hostage by Crisis Volatility
  06 Dec 20:07
 
Bonds from AAA rated Austria, the Netherlands and Finland are suffering as Europe’s debt crisis increases volatility and erodes their haven status...
 
MW: Dollar gains in wake of S&P’s EU warning
  06 Dec 20:06
 
Australia lowers rates, Bank of England extends liquidity facility


By Deborah Levine and William L...
 
WSJ: Gold Futures Fall on EU Downgrade Concerns
  06 Dec 20:05
 
By MATT DAY

NEW YORK—Gold and other precious metals fell as the chance of credit-rating downgrades in the euro zone kept investors interested in holding cash...
 
BS: U.S. Stock Futures Erase Gains on Concern Over Bailout Rating
  06 Dec 20:00
 
By Rita Nazareth
Dec...
 
CN: Canadian dollar lower, Bank of Canada leaves interest rates unchanged
  06 Dec 19:59
 
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar was slightly lower Tuesday after the Bank of Canada announced it was leaving its key interest rate unchanged at one per cent...
 
RTRS: FOREX-Euro falls with S&P warning weighing ahead of summit
  06 Dec 19:53
 
* Euro lower vs dollar as New York session opens

* Euro touched session high after German data

* S&P warning piles pressure on EU leaders

NEW YORK, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The euro fell against the dollar for a third straight day on Tuesday, surrendering earlier gains, as investors remained focused on Standard & Poor's euro zone downgrade warning...
 
MW: Bank of Canada holds rates at 1%
  06 Dec 19:52
 
By Steve Goldstein
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Bank of Canada as anticipated held its key interest rate at 1%...
 
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