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RTRS: Oil rises $1 on euro zone bank hopes, Libya
  06 Oct 17:32
 
By Christopher Johnson

LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose around $1 a barrel on Thursday on expectations Europe would take steps to support its banks and as economic and industry data suggested global growth may be slightly stronger than anticipated...
 
TH: Gold Prices Follow Stocks Higher
  06 Oct 17:34
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were rising Thursday alongside equities as investors were able to stop selling gold to raise cash...
 
BLBG: Gold rises on bargain hunting
  06 Oct 17:32
 
By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD

Gold rose Wednesday as bargain-hunting investors bought contracts, convinced that continuing economic uncertainty will bolster the value of precious metals...
 
RTRS: METALS-Copper near one-week high, Europe steps reassure
  06 Oct 17:26
 
By Harpreet Bhal
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Copper rose to its highest in nearly a week on
Thursday as investors were reassured by European policymakers\' supportive
comments on the financial sector, and a weak dollar also helped cement gains for
industrial metals...
 
BLBG: Pound Slumps After BOE Restarts Bond-Purchase Program, Keeps Rates on Hold
  06 Oct 17:21
 
The pound slumped against the dollar, euro and yen after the Bank of England reactivated its bond- purchase program and kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low to help revive the U...
 
BLBG: Euro Declines on Speculation ECB May Lower Interest Rates; Pound Tumbles
  06 Oct 17:19
 
The euro declined toward a 10-year low against the yen and fell versus the dollar before a European Central Bank meeting at which some economists predict policy makers will cut interest rates to spur growth...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Trades Near Four-Day High on Shrinking Supplies, U.S. Job Growth
  06 Oct 17:18
 
Oil rose for a second day in New York as shrinking U...
 
RTRS: Gold firms as stock markets rally ahead of ECB
  06 Oct 17:13
 
By Jan Harvey

LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Gold firmed in Europe on Thursday as a strong recovery in equity markets cut selling of the precious metal to cover losses elsewhere, and as physical buyers took advantage of lower prices to stock up...
 
MW: Bank of England launches more quantitative easing
  06 Oct 17:13
 
By Polya Lesova
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The Bank of England stunned financial markets Thursday by announcing another round of quantitative easing, prompting a steep selloff in the British pound...
 
MW: Euro gains ahead of ECB decision; dollar slips
  06 Oct 17:06
 
Pound steady as traders await Bank of England’s announcement

By Polya Lesova, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — The euro on Thursday edged higher ahead of the European Central Bank’s announcement on monetary policy, while the U...
 
MY: World stocks, oil rebound on debt crisis hopes
  05 Oct 21:33
 
Global stocks and oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after reassuring US economic data and hopeful signs authorities are moving forward to contain the latest outbreak in Europe\'s debt crisis...
 
TP: Consumer prices grow a mild 1.35 percent: DGBAS
  05 Oct 21:32
 
The nation’s consumer price index (CPI) maintained mild growth last month, but the recent trend of increasing prices for milk and coffee at some local stores might increase the inflationary pressure this month, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said yesterday...
 
WH: Stock Exchange Benefits from Higher Oil Price
  05 Oct 21:31
 
The benchmark Canadian stock exchange TSX gained points today as the price of oil, among other commodities, increased...
 
BS: Rand Leads Emerging-Market Rally as Commodity Prices Rebound
  05 Oct 21:29
 
By Stephen Gunnion
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BS: Canada’s Dollar Hovers at Almost 1-Year Low on European Concern
  05 Oct 21:27
 
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GD: US Mint Sells Fewer Gold Coins in September
  05 Oct 21:25
 
SALES OF investment Gold Coins by the United States Mint fell in September from the previous month – despite the sharp fall in the Gold Price – official figures show...
 
MW: Oil futures gains after payroll data
  05 Oct 21:25
 
Investors wait for supply report


By Claudia Assis and Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures rebounded Wednesday as a report on private-sector payroll revived hopes for the embattled U...
 
MW: Oil advances more after supply data shows decline
  05 Oct 21:24
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures added to gains Wednesday after a weekly government supply report showed a surprise decline in inventories...
 
MW: Economic growth in government crosshairs
  05 Oct 21:23
 
Not all U...
 
BL: Gas extraction method under review
  05 Oct 21:23
 
Environmental advisers have been called in to brief Government on the impact of the controversial method of gas extraction known as fracking...
 
BS: Oil rebounds from 12-month lows
  05 Oct 21:22
 
NEW YORK—Oil is rebounding from 12-month lows on signs that financial leaders will move to bolster struggling European banks...
 
FT: Crude oil rallies on unexpected US inventory fall
  05 Oct 21:22
 
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RTRS: Global stocks, oil rise on Europe hopes, U.S. data
  05 Oct 21:21
 
(Reuters) - Global stocks and oil prices rebounded on Wednesday on hopeful signs that authorities are moving forward to prop up Europe\'s ailing banking sector and after reassuring U...
 
MW: Treasurys fall for second day after ADP, ISM
  05 Oct 21:21
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices slipped for a second day on Wednesday, pushing yields up, after a report said private employers hired more than expected last month...
 
FB: Drop in Copper and Corn Prices May Be Overrated
  05 Oct 21:20
 
Since the beginning of September, copper and corn prices have fallen dramatically, with copper off nearly -35% from its 12 month high and corn off about -25%...
 
INS: PLATINUM FUTURES TO GAIN ON GOLD FUTURES
  05 Oct 21:19
 
Platinum futures are currently trading at a large discount to Gold futures (approximately $ 170 per ounce),

the largest discount in 30 years...
 
BLBG:Ruble Snaps Five-Day Losing Streak to Dollar on EU Bank Plan
  05 Oct 17:44
 
The ruble pared losses and gained against the dollar after the International Monetary Fund said European authorities were planning to recapitalize the banking industry and Russian Deputy Economy Minister Andrei Klepach said there were grounds for the currency to strengthen...
 
BLBG:Sterling Weakens Against Dollar After Economic Growth Slows; Gilts Decline
  05 Oct 17:44
 
The pound fell against all but one of 16 major peers after a government report showed U...
 
BLBG:Canada’s Dollar Hovers at Almost 1-Year Low on Italy Downgrade
  05 Oct 17:37
 
Canada’s dollar traded at almost the weakest level in more than a year versus its U...
 
WSJ:WORLD FOREX: Major Currencies Steady, But Emerging Markets Dive
  05 Oct 17:31
 
-- The euro steadies and sterling outperforms after services data

-- Turkey gets tough on lira weakness

-- Fitch Ratings warns Hungary, forint sinks

-- Dexia shares rise, likely to be restructured as early as Thursday

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Emerging market currencies grabbed the focus Wednesday as major currencies held broadly steady ahead of big events later in the week...
 
WSJ:Spot Gold Falls Again
  05 Oct 17:31
 
By FRANCESCA FREEMAN

LONDON—Spot gold headed lower in choppy European trade as an air of hesitance hung over the market following the previous session\'s heavy slide...
 
RTTN:Dollar Struggles For Direction Ahead Of Jobs Reports
  05 Oct 17:30
 
(RTTNews) - The dollar was in limbo Wednesday morning in New York, ahead of a key prelude to Friday\'s crucial U...
 
WSJ:Major Currencies Steady
  05 Oct 17:30
 
By ALEXANDRA FLETCHER

LONDON—Emerging market currencies grabbed the focus Wednesday as major currencies held broadly steady ahead of big events later in the week...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro steady on hope for bank sector; investors wary
  05 Oct 17:29
 
* Euro flat at $1...
 
RTTN:Pound Mixed Against Majors
  05 Oct 17:22
 
(RTTNews) - The pound that eased after a weaker-than-forecast GDP data showed mixed performance in early trading on Wednesday...
 
IO:Copper bounces back
  05 Oct 17:20
 
Copper bounced back from a five-day slide on Wednesday, with prices of the red metal boosted by the Federal Reserve\'s promise to launch more measures to help the fragile US economy...
 
BLBG:U.S. Stock Futures Gain on Euro Bank Aid Hope
  05 Oct 17:10
 
U...
 
WSJ:Key US Dollar, Sterling Libor Rise; Euro Rate Unchanged
  05 Oct 17:10
 
LONDON (Dow Jones)--The cost of borrowing dollars and sterling for three months in the London interbank market rose Wednesday, while the corresponding euro rate was unchanged...
 
SG:U.K. GDP Report Brings CurrencyShares British Pound ETF Into Focus
  05 Oct 17:09
 
Tuesday was a roller coaster of a day for the markets as investor sentiment fluctuated from fearful to optimistic, and everything in between, during the course of the trading day...
 
RTRS:Rupee erases gains on choppy shrs, custodian dlr buys
  05 Oct 17:09
 
(Reuters) - The rupee reversed most early gains in afternoon trade on Wednesday, dragged by choppy domestic equities and dollar buying by some custodian banks for their customers...
 
BLBG:Naira Heads for Record Low; Nigeria Budget Expects Weak Currency
  05 Oct 17:08
 
Nigeria’s naira depreciated against the dollar and headed for the weakest closing level on record after the government outlined plans to adopt a weaker exchange rate in calculating its budget for next year...
 
ET:Euro hits session high vs dollar, helped by IMF comments
  05 Oct 17:07
 
LONDON: The euro extended gains to hit a session high versus the dollar on Wednesday, helped by comments from an IMF official that they could invest in the secondary market in Spanish and Italian bonds alongside the EFSF...
 
EN:Euro exchange rate (EUR): Analysts at Barclays forecast further weakness
  05 Oct 17:06
 
The euro dollar exchange rate is 0...
 
EN:Pound to US dollar exchange rate: Upside risks lie ahead for the GBP USD
  05 Oct 17:01
 
The pound US dollar exchange rate (GBP USD) is 0...
 
RTTN:Crude Rebounds From Yearly Low Ahead Of ADP Data
  05 Oct 17:00
 
(RTTNews) - The price of crude oil was rebounding from its one-year low Wednesday morning as traders await cues from ADP private sector employment data...
 
BLBG:Middle East Oil Declines After Producers Raise Official Prices
  05 Oct 16:58
 
Crude oil from the Middle East for sale to Asia fell for a second day after producers raised their official selling prices, damping demand from refiners...
 
MC:India gold drops spot demand at festival season
  05 Oct 16:58
 
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Gold prices declined in India, the world\'s biggest consumer, on Wednesday reflecting a fall in the global market, and boosting demand during the key festival season, dealers said...
 
SG:Silver Beaten Down By Strong Dollar
  05 Oct 16:57
 
On Monday, I had several readers ask if it was possible that my theories on silver going to $50...
 
RTTN:Gold Eases Near $1,600 Amid Steady Dollar
  05 Oct 16:57
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold was moving lower Wednesday morning as the U...
 
IO:Gold slides 1%
  05 Oct 16:56
 
Gold fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday, extending the previous day\'s hefty losses, as rising equities diverted some interest from the precious metal, and as investors remained wary of buying into the market after its recent sharp volatility...
 
FT:Gold falters amid commodities price rebound
  05 Oct 16:54
 
Gold went against the flow of rebounding commodities markets on Wednesday, falling below the $1,600 support-level in volatile trading...
 
BLBG:American Dollar Surges Along With Treasuries Defying Debt Downgrade by S&P Q
  05 Oct 16:53
 
Two months after Standard & Poor’s said the U...
 
BLBG:Turkey M&A Beats BRICs as Boom Lures Goldman
  05 Oct 16:52
 
Turkey is having its best year for takeovers since 2008, recording better growth than any of the largest emerging markets as Europe’s fastest-growing economy lures buyers from Diageo Plc...
 
BLBG:Indonesia May Sell More Refined Palm Oil to China, Hurting Global Prices
  05 Oct 16:51
 
Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil supplier, may increase sales to China and India after export taxes were cut for refined products, weighing on global prices, said a Malaysian industry association...
 
BLBG:Copper Rout Unlikely to Halt Chile’s $67 Billion Bet on Mines: Commodities
  05 Oct 16:50
 
Chile, the world’s biggest copper- producing nation, expects mining companies to maintain their investment plans even after prices slumped by the most in three years and is seeing few signs of weaker Chinese demand...
 
BLBG:Euro Erases Decline Versus Dollar on Stock Gains, Bank Aid Speculation
  05 Oct 16:50
 
The euro erased a decline versus the dollar as stocks amid speculation European policy makers are looking at measures to shield banks from the region’s sovereign- debt crisis, boosting stocks and damping demand for safety...
 
BLBG:European Stocks, Commodities Rebound
  05 Oct 16:48
 
European stocks and commodities rose for the first time in four days amid speculation policy makers are examining measures to shield banks from the sovereign-debt crisis...
 
RTRS:EU bank pledge lifts stocks; euro dips
  05 Oct 15:57
 
(Reuters) - European shares and commodity prices bounced on Wednesday after finance ministers agreed to safeguard banks from the spreading sovereign debt crisis, though the euro hovered near a nine-month low against the dollar...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper bounces back but caution remains
  05 Oct 15:55
 
* Fed says prepared for more steps to aid U...
 
RTRS:COMMODITIES-Copper leads rebound in commodities in Asia
  05 Oct 15:51
 
* Copper snaps five-day drop in Asian trade

* Brent crude rises 1...
 
RTRS: PRECIOUS-U.S. gold gains 1 pct on euro; equities weigh
  05 Oct 15:14
 
By Lewa Pardomuan
SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - U...
 
BLBG: Euro Weakens Versus Dollar, Yen After Moody’s Lowers Italy’s Debt Rating
  05 Oct 15:12
 
The euro fell versus the dollar and yen after Moody’s Investor Service cut Italy’s debt rating and amid speculation a slowing economy will spur the European Central Bank to boost monetary stimulus at a meeting tomorrow...
 
BLBG: Oil Climbs for First Time in Four Days on Surprise Drop in U.S. Stockpiles
  05 Oct 15:11
 
Oil rose from its lowest in a year in New York after a surprise drop in crude stockpiles and on signs the U...
 
BLBG: Indonesia May Sell More Refined Palm Oil to China, Hurting Global Prices
  05 Oct 15:08
 
Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil supplier, may increase sales to China and India after export taxes were cut for refined products, weighing on global prices, said a Malaysian industry association...
 
MW: Euro-zone August retail sales fell 0.3%
  05 Oct 15:08
 
By William L...
 
MW: U.K. second-quarter GDP growth revised down
  05 Oct 15:07
 
By William L...
 
MW: Final Sept. euro-zone PMI confirms contraction
  05 Oct 15:07
 
By William L...
 
MW: Banks lead Europe higher in early trading
  05 Oct 15:06
 
By Simon Kennedy
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European stock markets bounced higher in early trading Wednesday, shrugging off a downgrade of Italy by Moody\'s Investors Service, with bank stocks climbing sharply following a late rally on Wall Street...
 
RTRS:Indian rupee up on dlr inflows; outlook stays bleak
  05 Oct 12:05
 
* Gains 0...
 
MC:Rupee up by 28 paise vs dollar
  05 Oct 12:05
 
The Indian rupee was up by 28 paise at Rs 49...
 
BLBG:Taiwan’s Central Bank Signals It’s Against Currency Weakening
  05 Oct 12:04
 
Taiwan signaled it won’t push for a weaker currency even as slowing global growth puts pressure on policy makers to protect exports...
 
TA:Dollar breaks week of falls
  05 Oct 12:03
 
THE dollar rebounded slightly from a week-long sell-off, helped by signs of concerted efforts to protect Europe\'s banks...
 
TI:Rupee gains against US dollar in early trade
  05 Oct 12:03
 
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose by 26 paise to Rs 49...
 
ET:Euro falls after Moody's downgrades Italy
  05 Oct 12:02
 
TOKYO: The euro came under pressure in Asia on Wednesday after Moody\'s downgraded Italy\'s credit rating, fuelling worries over eurozone debt and the impact of a possible Greek default on the global economy...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro falters after brief rally, mood brittle
  05 Oct 12:01
 
* Macro funds drop Aussie, euro

* Tokyo exporters sell euro/yen to take profits

* Charts point to corrective rally in euro

* Fund outflow from Aussie at record pace -Westpac

* Moody\'s cuts Italy\'s debt rating by 3 notches

By Antoni Slodkowski

TOKYO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The euro faltered on Wednesday as macro funds and Tokyo exporters piled pressure on it by taking profits after an overnight rally, but charts suggested recent heavy selling could ease for now...
 
BLBG:U.S. Natural Gas Fund Premium at 0.45% on Oct. 4
  05 Oct 12:01
 
The U...
 
OG:Turkey Ends Gas Deal With Russia
  05 Oct 12:00
 
Turkey decided to terminate its 25-year old deal with Moscow on natural gas supplies, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz was quoted by CNN-Turk as saying...
 
SG:NSSC lowers nickel CR stainless sheet and plate prices
  05 Oct 11:59
 
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel has announced that the firm lowers its selling price of nickel series cold rolled stainless steel sheet and plate by JPY 10,000 per tonne for October shipment and contacts prices against domestic dealers...
 
MC:Crude palm oil futures rise on pick up in demand
  05 Oct 11:58
 
Crude palm oil prices rose by Rs 1...
 
TH:Oil nears $78 amid hopes of Europe financial fix
  05 Oct 11:57
 
Oil rose to near $78 a barrel on Wednesday in Asia amid hopes that Europe will contain the debt crisis that has engulfed Greece and threatens to destabilize other countries that use the euro...
 
BLBG:U.S. Oil Fund Trades at Par on Oct. 4
  05 Oct 11:57
 
The U...
 
OG:World Oil Prices Rise As U.S. Stock Reserves Decline
  05 Oct 11:56
 
The price of oil on world commodity exchanges was growing Wednesday morning as U...
 
ET:Brent crude rebounds above $101 on Fed pledge
  05 Oct 11:56
 
SINGAPORE: Brent crude rose above $101 on Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak, after the Federal Reserve promised to launch more measures to help the fragile U...
 
CO:MCX copper up 1.25% on technical recovery
  05 Oct 11:55
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online):MCX Copper is up 1...
 
BD:Gold hedge book set to grow for first time after 11 years
  05 Oct 11:54
 
FOR the first time since 1999 there will be a net increase in the global gold hedge book as more gold is sold into forward contracts, according to a forecast by precious metals consultancy Thomson Reuters GFMS...
 
FX:U.S. crude oil prices settled down 2.5% on concerns
  05 Oct 11:52
 
Market Commentary
Key Notes: The Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday that the Fed is monitoring economic conditions and stand ready to provide further stimulus to promote recovery in the context of price stability...
 
BLBG:Euro Weakens, Most Asian Stocks Drop on Italy Rating
  05 Oct 11:51
 
The euro weakened against the yen and dollar while most Asian stocks fell after a downgrade of Italy’s credit rating added to concern Europe’s debt crisis will worsen...
 
BLBG:Euro Rises on Bank Recapitalization Talks, Bernanke’s Economic Aid Pledge
  05 Oct 11:51
 
The euro rose from a eight-month low versus the dollar after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S...
 
BLBG:Euro Drops Versus Dollar, Yen, Falls as Much as 0.3 Percent in Asian Trade
  05 Oct 11:50
 
The euro declined against the dollar and yen...
 
BLBG:China Says U.S. Risks Trade War With Bill Targeting Currency
  05 Oct 11:48
 
China said the U...
 
BLBG:China Currency Bill Runs Into GOP Opposition Q
  05 Oct 11:48
 
U...
 
BLBG:Canada’s Dollar Rises as U.S. Stocks Rebound on European Banks Outlook
  05 Oct 11:46
 
Canada’s dollar rose against its U...
 
BLBG:Anadarko Plans to Sell All of Its Brazilian Oil Blocks, Regulator Says
  05 Oct 11:45
 
Anadarko Petroleum Corp...
 
BLBG:Commodities Extend Slump to 10-Month Low, Led by Metals, on Europe’s Woes
  05 Oct 11:44
 
Commodities declined, extending a slump to a 10-month low, on concern that demand for energy, metals and crops will decline as Europe’s escalating debt woes choke the global economy...
 
BLBG:Crude Oil Declines to One-Year Low as Investors Lose Confidence in Economy
  05 Oct 11:43
 
Oil fell to a one-year low for a third day in New York amid concern that fuel demand will drop as investors lose confidence in the U...
 
BLBG:Oil Climbs for First Time in Four Days on Surprise Drop in U.S. Stockpiles
  05 Oct 11:42
 
Oil gained for the first day in four in New York after a surprise drop in U...
 
BLBG:Indonesia Seen Selling More Palm Oil to China, Hurting Prices
  05 Oct 11:38
 
Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil supplier, may increase sales to China and India after export taxes were cut for refined products, weighing on global prices, said a Malaysian industry association...
 
BLBG:Euro Slips Versus Dollar, Yen Before Retail Sales Data, ECB Policy Meeting
  05 Oct 11:38
 
The euro fell against the dollar on speculation mounting debt concerns and signs of economic slowdown will compel the European Central Bank to increase monetary stimulus at its meeting tomorrow...
 
BLBG:Copper Rout Unlikely to Halt Chile’s $67 Billion Bet on Mines: Commodities
  05 Oct 11:36
 
Chile, the world’s biggest copper- producing nation, expects mining companies to maintain their investment plans even after prices slumped by the most in three years and is seeing few signs of weaker Chinese demand...
 
MW: Gold falls more than $35 as inflation fears wane
  04 Oct 22:31
 
Greek crisis, Bernanke comments prompt broad commodity declines


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