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BS:Rupee up by 27 paise vs dollar
  13 Sep 12:59
 
The Indian rupee was up by 27 paise at Rs 46...
 
MT:Wolf Creek hosts talk on oil, gas exploration
  13 Sep 12:56
 
WATERFORD - Residents curious about what drilling in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations could mean for them attended a presentation hosted by the Wolf Creek Local Board of Education Monday night...
 
CH:OPEC slashes oil demand forecast
  13 Sep 12:54
 
CAIRO — OPEC sharply revised down its forecast for world oil demand for this year and expected consumption would remain weak in 2012, citing on Monday waning economic growth in key industrialized nations and a weak U...
 
RTE:Oil up in Asian trade on weaker dollar
  13 Sep 12:54
 
Oil prices rose in Asian trade today, boosted by a weaker dollar but further gains were capped as OPEC forecasts of lower global energy demand dampened sentiment...
 
TA:Saudis to supply full Oct crude to Asia
  13 Sep 12:50
 
Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia will supply full contracted volumes of crude oil in October to at least three major Asian term buyers, steady from September, industry sources said...
 
BLBG:Renminbi May Supplant Dollar as Reserve Currency, Subramanian Writes in FT
  13 Sep 12:50
 
China’s renminbi may displace the dollar as the world’s main reserve currency within a decade, according to Arvind Subramanian, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, based in Washington D...
 
BLBG:New Zealand Dollar Advances Against U.S. Currency Before Food Price Data
  13 Sep 12:49
 
New Zealand’s dollar rose against the U...
 
BLBG:New Zealand Dollar Pares Earlier Gain After Report Shows Food Prices Fell
  13 Sep 12:47
 
The New Zealand dollar pared earlier gains after a report showed the nation’s food prices declined last month...
 
BLBG:Russia Sees Economy Stalling, Ruble Plunging With $60 a Barrel Oil Price
  13 Sep 12:46
 
Oil at $60 a barrel may halt Russia’s two-year economic expansion next year, triggering a “substantial” devaluation of the ruble, the Economy Ministry said, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg...
 
BLBG:China Expands Lead in Afghan Commodities
  13 Sep 12:44
 
China National Petroleum Corp...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro firm after short-covering rally, downtrend intact
  13 Sep 11:17
 
* Hopes China will buy Italian debt briefly soothe panicky markets

* Euro seen falling more after rebound fails to clear key chart levels

* Risk reversals point to more euro downside versus yen

* France, Spain CPI, Italian bond auction next market focus

* Dollar broadly lower after Japanese exporters seen selling

By Antoni Slodkowski

TOKYO, Sept 13 (Reuters) - The euro held firm on Tuesday after a choppy session overnight saw a wave of short-covering lift it by more than two cents on hopes that China will bolster Italy by buying its bonds, but traders found few reasons to stay upbeat about the currency...
 
TH:Oil rises to near $89 as global stocks rally
  13 Sep 11:16
 
Oil prices rose to near $89 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after a stock market rally late in U...
 
RTRS:VEGOILS-Palm oil retreats on better U.S soy outlook
  13 Sep 11:14
 
* USDA raised soy production outlook by 1 pct
* Palm oil stocks set to rise in September -traders
* Technicals neutral, could turn negative

(Updates throughout, adds comment/detail)
By Niluksi Koswanage
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures
retreated on Tuesday from near one-month highs hit the previous
day as a better-than-expected production outlook for the U...
 
RTRS:METALS-LME copper up on hopes of China buying Italian bonds
  13 Sep 11:13
 
* Copper up 0...
 
RTRS:Euro firm after short-covering rally, downtrend intact
  13 Sep 11:12
 
(Reuters) - The euro held firm on Tuesday after a choppy session overnight saw a wave of short-covering lift it by more than two cents on hopes that China will bolster Italy by buying its bonds, but traders found few reasons to stay upbeat about the currency...
 
MW:Dollar dips amid China bond-buying reports
  13 Sep 11:11
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — The U...
 
MW:The dollar makes an epic breakout
  13 Sep 11:10
 
Commentary: This move could change everything

By John Nyaradi
BEND, Ore...
 
BLBG:China’s Stocks Fall to 14-Month Low as Economic Data Fuel Policy Concerns
  13 Sep 11:09
 
China’s stocks fell, dragging the benchmark index to a 14-month low, on concern the government may intensify policy tightening after imports jumped to a record and new lending increased...
 
BLBG:Canadian Dollar Strengthens From Level Below Parity as Risk Aversion Eases
  13 Sep 11:07
 
Canada’s dollar gained from below parity with its U...
 
BLBG:Crude Oil Rises in New York Trading as Euro Rebounds From a Six-Month Low
  13 Sep 11:06
 
Crude oil rose for the first time in three days in New York as the euro rebounded from a six-month low, increasing the appeal of commodities as an alternative investment to the U...
 
BLBG:Gold Drops on Investor Sales to Cover Losses in Equity Slump
  13 Sep 11:06
 
Gold futures fell for the first time in three sessions as some investors sold the metal to cover losses in equities that dropped on concerns that the European debt crisis is escalating...
 
BLBG:Wheat in Chicago Gains 0.5% to $7.31, Climbing First Day in Six; Soy Rises
  13 Sep 11:05
 
Wheat for December delivery on the Chicago Board of Trade gained 0...
 
BLBG:Gold Rebounds as Two-Day Slump Lures Investors Amid Economic Uncertainty
  13 Sep 11:04
 
Gold rebounded as a two-day slump made the precious metal attractive to investors looking to safeguard their wealth against financial turmoil and the risk of a deepening economic slowdown...
 
BLBG:Most Asian Stocks Rise, Rebounding From Year-Low, as Oil Climbs
  13 Sep 11:03
 
Most Asian stocks rose, with the benchmark regional index rebounding from a one-year low, as raw material and energy producers advanced on increased oil and copper prices...
 
BLBG:Gold’s ‘Perfect Storm’ to Continue on Haven Demand, Morgan Stanley Says
  13 Sep 11:03
 
Gold’s “perfect storm” is expected to continue on renewed investor demand for haven assets, potentially driving the metal to its 1980 inflation- adjusted record, according to Morgan Stanley...
 
BLBG:Asia Stocks Gain, Oil Rises; Euro Falls Versus Yen
  13 Sep 11:03
 
Asian stocks rose, helping the region’s benchmark index rebound from a one-year low, as oil and copper climbed, while the euro weakened toward a 10-year low against the yen before Italy sells bonds today...
 
BLBG:Oil Rises a Second Day on Forecast U.S. Crude, Gasoline Stockpiles Shrank
  13 Sep 11:02
 
Oil rose for a second day on speculation crude stockpiles shrank last week in the U...
 
BLBG:Euro Falls Toward June 2001 Low Versus Yen on Greece Concern, Rate Outlook
  13 Sep 11:00
 
The euro fell toward its lowest level since 2001 against the yen on speculation Greece is nearing default and before Italy sells bonds today amid concern the region’s debt crisis is worsening...
 
MW: Speculators hiked bets Brent would rise: ICE
  12 Sep 22:41
 
By Deborah Levine and William L...
 
BLBG: Gold Retreats as Some Investors Sell to Cover Losses in Equity Markets
  12 Sep 22:41
 
Gold declined in New York as some investors sold the metal to cover losses in equities that dropped on concerns that the European debt crisis is worsening...
 
MW: Speculators hiked bets Brent would rise: ICE
  12 Sep 22:40
 
By Laura Mandaro and Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures fell Monday, adding to losses as concerns about French banks sparked a stock selloff and spurred investors to sell other assets to cover losses...
 
MW: Speculators hiked bets Brent would rise: ICE
  12 Sep 22:40
 
By Konstantin Rozhnov
--Net long position up 12% in Brent crude futures and options

--Thin trade volumes could have limited bets on prices falling

--Hurricanes, North Sea supply issues, U...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Rises in New York Trading as Euro Rebounds From a Six-Month Low
  12 Sep 22:39
 
Crude oil rose for the first time in three days in New York as the euro rebounded from a six-month low, increasing the appeal of commodities as an alternative investment to the U...
 
MW: Obama urges swift passage of his jobs plan
  12 Sep 22:38
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - President Barack Obama kept up the pressure on Congress to swiftly pass his $450 billion jobs package, calling it one positive step in a world economy that is full of uncertainty...
 
MW: Greek default fears mount, markets tumble
  12 Sep 22:38
 
Stark’s ECB resignation, French bank fears add to turmoil
By William L...
 
RTRS: Greek default jitters hammer French banks, euro
  12 Sep 20:18
 
Growing fears of a Greek default sent a hurricane through heavily exposed French banks on Monday and hit the euro as investor confidence in the European currency area\'s ability to surmount a sovereign debt crisis ebbed...
 
MW: Gold tumbles as Europe fears spark run to cash
  12 Sep 20:17
 
By Laura Mandaro and Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures fell Monday, adding to losses as concerns about French banks sparked a stock selloff, putting pressure on investors to sell other assets to cover their losses...
 
MW: Euro comes off 10-year yen low; dollar turns down
  12 Sep 20:16
 
By Deborah Levine and William L...
 
MW: Oil extends losses in electronic trading
  12 Sep 20:16
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Benchmark crude-oil futures declined on Monday, with investors shying away from riskier bets amid heightened uncertainty over Europe’s sovereign-debt problems...
 
MW: Crude futures rebound as dollar index slips
  12 Sep 20:16
 
By V...
 
MW: Obama: Jobs plan is insurance against double-dip
  12 Sep 19:34
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - President Barack Obama said Monday that Congress should pass his jobs plan because it would be insurance against a double-dip recession...
 
FX: Forex - USD/CAD retreats from 8-month high
  12 Sep 19:11
 
The U...
 
RTRS: Canadian dollar slips briefly below parity
  12 Sep 19:02
 
The Canadian dollar slipped briefly below parity with its U...
 
RTRS: Copper dips as economic, debt crisis fears mount
  12 Sep 19:01
 
By Silvia Antonioli
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Copper tumbled to one-month lows on Monday as
concern about policymakers\' ability to permanently solve Europe\'s debt crisis
and worries about economic and demand slowdown spurred investor selling...
 
BLBG: Euro Drops to 2001 Low Versus Yen on Speculation Greece May Face Default
  12 Sep 18:57
 
The euro touched to its lowest level since 2001 against the yen as speculation German Chancellor Angela Merkel is preparing for a Greek default curbed demand for the 17-nation currency...
 
RTRS: Euro rises from 7-mo low to hit session high vs dlr
  12 Sep 18:54
 
The euro rallied from seven-month lows against the dollar on Monday to hit session highs, with investors\' short positions squeezed out after some positive headlines on the euro zone, analysts said...
 
RTRS: U.S. dollar extends losses against Swiss franc
  12 Sep 18:54
 
The dollar extended losses against the Swiss franc on Monday as fears of a Greek default and the risk of contagion hitting the region\'s banking system spurred investors to place bets on the traditional safe-haven currency...
 
MW: Gold, crude futures slide lower on Europe fears
  12 Sep 18:54
 
By V...
 
MW: Euro turns up vs. dollar, off decade-low vs. yen
  12 Sep 18:52
 
By Deborah Levine

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The euro turned up slightly against the U...
 
MW: OPEC to closely monitor more bearish oil market
  12 Sep 18:52
 
By James Herron
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries hinted Monday that some of its members could reduce production as a slowing economy dents oil demand and Libyan crude exports resume more rapidly than expected...
 
BLBG:Gold Declines in New York as Investors Sell to Cover Losses in Equities
  12 Sep 18:04
 
Gold declined in New York as some investors sold the metal to cover losses in equities that dropped on concerns that the European debt crisis is worsening...
 
FX:Forex - Dollar trims gains as euro firms up on Greece hopes
  12 Sep 18:03
 
Forexpros – The U...
 
IBT:Rising Dollar, Euro Stock Losses Lead to Gold Selling
  12 Sep 18:02
 
Gold prices fell Monday in U...
 
RTRS:RLPC-Dollar funding dents emerging market loans
  12 Sep 18:02
 
* Rising dollar funding prompts call for 20-70 bps pricing hike

* Marks shift of pricing power from borrowers to lenders

* Russian borrowers could turn to domestic lenders for funds

By Michelle Meineke

LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Potential lenders are leaving syndicated loan deals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA\'s) emerging markets amid rising concerns about dollar funding, in a move that reflects an ongoing shift of power from borrowers to lenders...
 
ET:Gold equities underperform 25-30% to bullion
  12 Sep 18:02
 
SINGAPORE: Gold equities have underperformed gold prices so far this year, providing an opportunity for investors hoping to ride the metal\'s bull run, a senior executive at BlackRock, the world\'s largest money manager, said on Monday...
 
RTTN:Dollar Pauses After Hitting Multi-Month Highs
  12 Sep 18:01
 
(RTTNews) - The dollar leveled off Monday morning after strong gains last week, as traders continued to express anxiety over the European debt situation and global growth outlook...
 
RTTN:Indian Rupee Trades At 14-month Low Against Dollar
  12 Sep 17:57
 
(RTTNews) - Monday, the Indian rupee fell below the 47...
 
BQ:Futures Slip on Euro Zone Debt Crisis Worries Read more: http://www.beaconequity.com/smw/12365/Futures-Slip-on-Euro-Zone-Debt-Crisis-Worries-#ixzz1XjymKWHd
  12 Sep 17:56
 
Stock index futures have slipped in trading today and are pointing to a weak start for the U...
 
RTRS:Asia Fuel Oil-Steady on lacklustre interest
  12 Sep 17:56
 
SINGAPORE, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Asia\'s fuel oil market held steady at firmer levels on
Monday, with its prompt timespreads holding at around $3...
 
BLBG:Canada’s Dollar Weakens to Below Value of Greenback as Risk Aversion Rises
  12 Sep 17:49
 
Canada’s dollar was worth less than its U...
 
BLBG:U.K. Stocks Extend Last Week’s Fall; Mining Companies Lead Drop
  12 Sep 17:46
 
U...
 
BLBG:Euro Drops to 2001 Low Versus Yen on Speculation Greece May Face Default
  12 Sep 17:27
 
The euro dropped to its lowest level since 2001 against the yen as speculation German Chancellor Angela Merkel is preparing for a Greek default curbed demand for the 17-nation currency...
 
AN:Gas prices decline despite increase in oil prices
  12 Sep 17:26
 
TAMPA, Fla...
 
WSJ:Oil Prices Slide
  12 Sep 17:25
 
By JENNY GROSS

LONDON—Crude-oil futures were down around 1...
 
RTRS:Middle East Crude-Dubai in steep backwardation; Oman up
  12 Sep 17:21
 
SINGAPORE, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The Middle East crude market strengthened on Monday with the front-month Dubai curve at its steepest backwardation in nine months while DME Oman climbed to its highest in more than six months on expectations of strong demand in Asia...
 
BLBG:Gold Declines for a Second Day as Investors Sell to Cover Equity Losses
  12 Sep 17:17
 
Gold declined for a second day in London as some investors sold the metal to cover losses in equities that dropped on concerns that the European debt crisis is worsening...
 
FIN:Rand drops to month low against dollar
  12 Sep 17:12
 
Johannesburg - The rand slid against the dollar to just over a month low on Monday and in noon trade continued to track an unsteady euro...
 
BLBG:Asia Gasoil Discounts Narrow; Gasoline Declines: Oil Products
  12 Sep 17:11
 
The discount for gasoil cargoes in Asia fell relative to benchmark prices...
 
RTRS:Asia Distillates-Gas oil's cash diff nears parity in heavy volume
  12 Sep 17:06
 
SINGAPORE, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Asia\'s gas oil market strengthened on Monday,
with the product\'s cash discount nearing parity amid heavy volume in the
physical spot market...
 
BLBG:Kenya Pipeline Explosion Kills 53 People After Oil Leaks Into Nairobi Slum
  12 Sep 17:06
 
At least 53 people died when an oil pipeline operated by Kenya Pipeline Co...
 
BLBG:Stocks Tumble as French Banks Slide; U.S. Index Futures Fall, Euro Weakens Q
  12 Sep 17:03
 
European stocks slumped as France’s three largest banks dropped as much as 13 percent, U...
 
BD:Risk aversion knocks dollar down
  12 Sep 17:02
 
The Australian dollar fell to a one-month low against the US dollar on Monday as increased worries about the euro-zone debt crisis knocked equities and higher-yielding currencies lower, while the US dollar gained broadly...
 
ET:Greek default jitters hammer French banks, euro
  12 Sep 16:58
 
PARIS: Growing fears of a Greek default sent a hurricane through heavily exposed French banks on Monday and hit the euro as investor confidence in the European currency area\'s ability to surmount a sovereign debt crisis ebbed...
 
RTRS:VEGOILS-Palm oil firms ahead of USDA report
  12 Sep 16:55
 
* Soy supports in thin trade; economic woes cap gains
* USDA report expected from 1230 GMT, seen positive for palm

(Updates throughout, adds comment/detail)
By Michael Taylor
JAKARTA, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures
traded near one-month highs on Monday, in line with other
vegetable oil markets, as investors positioned themselves ahead
of key industry data from the United States...
 
CB:OPEC cuts oil demand forecast on growth concerns
  12 Sep 16:51
 

CAIRO (AP) — OPEC sharply revised down its forecast for world oil demand for this year and expected consumption would remain weak in 2012, citing on Monday waning economic growth in key industrialized nations and a weak U...
 
MW:Gold futures down $21 as dollar strengthens
  12 Sep 16:44
 
By Barbara Kollmeyer

MADRID (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures continued to lose ground in European trading on Monday amid a stronger dollar, with the metal for December delivery GC1Z -0...
 
BLBG:Carry Trades Lose Most in a Year as Stimulus No Barrier to Stronger Dollar
  12 Sep 16:43
 
Slowing economic growth around the world is punishing investors who bet on Australian and Brazilian assets using money borrowed in dollars and yen with the biggest losses in more than a year...
 
BLBG:Mauritius Rupee Drops Most in 3 Months as European Debt Concern Curbs Risk
  12 Sep 16:42
 
Mauritius’s rupee declined the most in more than three months against the dollar as concern that Greece will default on its debt caused the euro to weaken, cutting demand for riskier assets...
 
EN:Euro woes: Euro exchange rate forecasts from RBS see a weaker EUR
  12 Sep 16:42
 
The euro dollar exchange rate is currently at 1...
 
NS:OIL FUTURES:Oil Down As Euro, Equities Fall On Greek Default Fears
  12 Sep 16:41
 
--Crude futures down as euro slumps against dollar, European stock markets fall

--Brent crude plunges through short-term support levels as stock markets slump

--Investors looking to OPEC, IEA monthly oil market reports for demand clues

By Jenny Gross

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LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Crude oil futures were down almost 2% Monday as investors abandoned the euro, sending it to a seven-month low against the dollar on heightened concerns of a Greek default...
 
FT:Debt fears push euro to 7-month low vs dollar
  12 Sep 16:37
 
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RTRS:Kenyan shilling hits new record low vs dollar
  12 Sep 16:35
 
* Shilling tracking euro weakness, seen volatile
* Interbank rate falls below c...
 
DM:Forex – Euro Eases Off 6-month Low Against Pound
  12 Sep 16:33
 
Forexpros – The euro trimmed back losses against the pound on Monday, easing off a six-month low amid speculation that the European Central Bank was buying Spanish and Italian government debt...
 
EN:Pound to euro heads for a 6 month high as Greek default looms
  12 Sep 16:33
 
The pound to euro rate is 0...
 
BD:Rand drops to month low versus dollar
  12 Sep 16:32
 
The rand slid against the dollar to just over a month low on Monday and in noon trade continued to track an unsteady euro...
 
FX:Euro continues to slide
  12 Sep 16:32
 
The Euro continued its slide in early trading this morning following on from the three cent reversal on Friday afternoon...
 
BLBG:EU Says Euro-Area Recovery Is ‘Fragile,’ Debt Set to Rise
  12 Sep 16:31
 
The European Commission said the region’s recovery remains “fragile” and sovereign-debt levels will continue to increase through 2012 as governments struggle in the aftermath of the recession...
 
BLBG:Tanzania Shilling Heads for 17-Year Low as Banks Demand Dollars
  12 Sep 16:31
 
Tanzania’s shilling weakened to a 17-year low against the dollar as commercial banks increased demand for the U...
 
MB:Base metals prices remain volatile in LME pre-market
  12 Sep 16:28
 
Base metals prices fell in pre-market trading on the London Metal Exchange on Monday, with copper the only metal to trade above its opening price after broad falls at the end of last week

Base metals prices fell in pre-market trading on the London Metal Exchange on Monday, with copper the only metal to trade above its opening price after broad falls at the end of last week...
 
MH:OPEC cuts oil demand forecast on growth concerns
  12 Sep 16:27
 
CAIRO—OPEC sharply revised down its forecast for world oil demand for this year and expected consumption would remain weak in 2012, citing on Monday waning economic growth in key industrialized nations and a weak U...
 
CO:MCX CPO jumps on short covering
  12 Sep 16:26
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): Crude Palm Oil futures rose on Monday as traders created fresh positions on rising demand on the back of firm demand amid tracking firm global cues...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper dips as Greek default, econ fears mount
  12 Sep 16:25
 
* Codelco says some clients ask to cancel orders
* Tin falls to 5-week low, zinc to one-month low
* China Aug copper imports up 11 pct on month

By Silvia Antonioli
LONDON, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Copper fell to its lowest in
almost a month on Monday on investor concern about the
policymakers\' ability to permanently solve Europe\'s debt crisis
and on worries of a slowing economy which clouded the outlook
for demand...
 
FT:Economic concerns hit oil and metals
  12 Sep 16:24
 
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ET:Silver futures down on reduced offtake, global cues
  12 Sep 16:23
 
MUMBAI: Tracking a weak trend in Asian region, silver prices declined by Rs 536 to Rs 64,623 per kg in futures trading today on reduced offtake by traders at existing higher levels...
 
TH:Gold down by Rs. 150, silver sheds Rs. 300 on weak Asian trend
  12 Sep 16:22
 
Extending losses for the second straight session, both gold and silver today declined in the national capital due to subdued demand from stockists at prevailing higher levels amid a weak Asian trend...
 
MW:High prices trip up gold & silver imports in India
  12 Sep 16:22
 
The allure of the yellow metal seems to be slipping in India...
 
CO:Gold shows high resilience even as US Dollar surges
  12 Sep 16:21
 
The last few days have seen dollar surging against most major currencies and even though Gold has fallen, it has been relatively resilient...
 
CG:Rising gold prices drives 6-fold increase in deforestation of Amazon
  12 Sep 16:20
 
Record high prices for gold have driven a recent six-fold increase in deforestation in parts of the Peruvian Amazon with damage that can be measured from space, according to a new study...
 
MW:Euro slides to 10-year yen low; dollar up
  12 Sep 16:16
 
By William L...
 
BLBG:Euro Drops to Decade-Low Versus Yen, Falls Against Dollar on Greek Concern
  12 Sep 16:13
 

The euro dropped to its lowest level since 2001 against the yen as speculation German Chancellor Angela Merkel is preparing for a Greek default curbed demand for the 17-nation currency...
 
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