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BLBG: Treasuries Fall as Yields Near Record Low Sap Demand Before Auction Amount
  07 Oct 12:40
 
Treasuries fell on speculation yields near record lows will erode demand as the U...
 
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  07 Oct 12:37
 
The Euro drifted marginally lower against the greenback in overnight trade as markets digested another widespread bout of US Dollar selling over the preceding 24 hours, with the single currency once again leading the way...
 
BLBG: Corn Advances on Speculation USDA to Reduce Production Forecast in Report
  07 Oct 12:36
 
Corn climbed on speculation that output in the U...
 
MY: Gold highs to extend on U.S. econ, currency jitters
  07 Oct 12:33
 
Record high gold prices are set to extend their rally in the next five years, as the United States struggles out of recession and confidence in paper currencies wanes, James Turk, founder of bullion dealer GoldMoney, said...
 
BLBG: Rubber Advances on Tight Supply From Thailand; Stronger Yen Limits Gains
  07 Oct 12:32
 
Rubber advanced for a third day as wet weather disrupted tapping in Thailand, limiting supply from the world’s largest producer and exporter...
 
COM: Soy Oil declines on fresh selling
  07 Oct 12:32
 
The refined soy oil futures staged a strong rally during early hours of Wednesday’s trade on speculative buying moving in unison with firm overseas market...
 
MSN: Crude palm oil futures trade higher on spot demand
  07 Oct 12:30
 
New Delhi, Oct 7 (PTI) Crude palm oil traded higher by Rs 1...
 
BLBG: Dollar Near 15-Year Low Versus Yen on Yields, Fed Outlook; Aussie Surges
  07 Oct 12:29
 
The dollar traded near a 15-year low against the yen amid growing expectations the Federal Reserve will expand credit easing steps to sustain the U...
 
COM: Silver zooms on investment demand
  07 Oct 12:29
 
Though investors continue to flock to gold amid easing monetary policies, they didn’t forget silver which escalated to fresh 30-year high of above $23/oz...
 
NS: Dollar stays weak after hitting new 15-year low
  07 Oct 12:28
 
TOKYO - The dollar stayed weak against the yen in Asia on Thursday after it hit a new 15-year low amid expectations of additional monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, dealers said...
 
BLBG: Oil Trades Near Five-Month High as Dollar Drops, U.S. Fuel Supplies Fall
  07 Oct 12:27
 
Oil rose for a third day in New York after the dollar weakened against the euro and a government report showed a drop in U...
 
MW: Asian shares trade mostly lower
  07 Oct 12:27
 
By Sarah Turner
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) -- Shares in Sydney, Hong Kong, Seoul and Singapore traded lower midday Thursday, while Tokyo shares seesawed around the break-even point, with equity market moves subdued ahead of a key U...
 
FXS: Crude settles above $83.00 on QE speculation and mixed stockpile report
  07 Oct 12:25
 
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BLBG: Australian Dollar Rises Toward Record After Data Showing Employment Gains
  07 Oct 12:24
 
The Australian dollar gained toward a record and government bond yields climbed as a government report showed employers added the most jobs in eight months, adding to pressure for the central bank to raise interest rates...
 
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  07 Oct 12:23
 
While all other major currencies consolidate their latest gains against the buck into the European open, it is the Australian Dollar that once again stands out as the big winner, breaking away to trade by its post-float 0...
 
MW: Australian jobs data boost dollar, stocks
  07 Oct 12:22
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — An unchanged monthly reading of Australia’s unemployment rate sent the Australian dollar surging and also helped lift stocks into positive territory on Thursday...
 
BLBG: Commodities Rise to Two-Year High on Central-Bank Debt-Buying Speculation
  06 Oct 21:17
 
Commodities rose to the highest in almost two years on speculation central banks around the world will join the Bank of Japan in increasing purchases of government debt to boost economic recovery...
 
BS: Euro at 8-month highs against dollar
  06 Oct 21:15
 
The euro is at new 8-month highs against the dollar amid expectations the Federal Reserve will loosen its monetary policy, which lowers the appeal of dollar assets, to help the economy...
 
RTRS: U.S. crude up $1 on fuel stocks drop, weak dollar
  06 Oct 21:09
 
NEW YORK Oct 6 (Reuters) - U...
 
MW: Treasurys rally after private payrolls fall
  06 Oct 21:08
 
Two-year, five-year note yields touch record low

By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices extended gains on Wednesday, pushing 10-year yields to the lowest since January 2009, after ADP said companies unexpectedly cut 39,000 private jobs in September...
 
 
 
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MW: Crude futures reach five-month highs
  06 Oct 21:06
 
EIA shows supply increase for crude but a drop for gasoline inventories

By Claudia Assis, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures edged higher to reach a five-year high after report showed rising inventories of oil but declining stocks of gasoline...
 
ONE: Copper prices briefly touch 26-month high
  06 Oct 21:05
 
The price of copper rose to a 26-month high on October 5th, as a result of rising demand for commodities as alternative assets...
 
TH: Oil Rises Despite Inventory Increase
  06 Oct 20:49
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Crude oil prices were reversing early losses on Wednesday morning even as a government report said inventories increased last week...
 
MW: Crude oil heads lower after inventories data
  06 Oct 20:46
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures added to losses Wednesday after the Energy Department reported a surprise increase in oil stockpiles...
 
FRX: Weak ADP Report underpins December Treasury Bonds
  06 Oct 20:04
 
December Treasury Bonds are trading higher this morning after ADP employment services released a weaker-than-expected jobs outlook...
 
TP: US faces weak recovery from Great Recession: IMF
  06 Oct 20:03
 
The International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday that the United States was staring at a sluggish recovery from severe recession in the face of weak consumer spending and high debt...
 
FRX: Index of Commodity Prices
  06 Oct 19:32
 
Preliminary estimates for September indicate that the index increased by 1...
 
SF: Asian Currencies Rise to Two-Year High on Japan Easing Steps
  06 Oct 15:27
 
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RTTN: Euro Mixed Against Majors
  06 Oct 15:16
 
(RTTNews) - In early European deals on Wednesday, the euro showed mixed trading against other major currencies...
 
WSJ: Dollar Falls on Fed Speculation
  06 Oct 15:15
 
By NICHOLAS HASTINGS

LONDON—The dollar came under pressure again Wednesday amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will expand its quantitative-easing policy...
 
IND: MCX Nickel maintains early gains
  06 Oct 15:13
 
Nickel futures maintained to keep previous upward trend in the domestic exchange with the support of firm global market driven by early declines in US dollar on Wednesday...
 
JM: Oil prices climb
  06 Oct 15:12
 
NEW YORK, United States — Oil prices rose above US$82 a barrel yesterday as the stock market rebounded from Monday\'s losses on brighter economic news...
 
FXS: The Australian Dollar weakened immediately after the news
  06 Oct 15:10
 
Before I start can I first apologise...
 
MW: Gold futures climb above $1,350 on Globex
  06 Oct 15:10
 
Japan’s rate cut helps prices, but an analyst takes a cautious stance
By Myra P...
 
FRX: Oil climbs to five-month high at $83.33-UPDATE 4
  06 Oct 15:09
 
MARKETS-OIL (UPDATE 4)
* QE2 prospects boost crude oil

* Oil price reaches highest point since May 4

* Market downplays API data showing rise in US crude stocks

* Coming Up: U...
 
RTRS: Global stocks, metals and JGBs jump on easing hopes
  06 Oct 15:00
 
(Reuters) - Stocks and metals rose on Wednesday while the dollar and Japanese bond yields fell after monetary easing moves by the Bank of Japan spurred expectations of a new round of central bank action to boost feeble economies...
 
CT: Markets boosted by global economic stimulus hopes
  06 Oct 14:57
 
UK investors maintained a global rally in stock markets as the prospect of central banks pouring more cash into the system looked more likely...
 
RS: Gold price jumps to record high
  06 Oct 14:57
 
The gains came amid growing expectations the Federal Reserve will embark on another round of monetary easing as other central banks soften their policies, leading some to forecast currency devaluation and longer-term increases in consumer prices...
 
MW: Dollar drops vs. yen, other major currencies
  06 Oct 14:56
 
Expectations rise that Fed will take additional easing measures

By Lisa Twaronite, MarketWatch
TOKYO (MarketWatch) — The dollar slipped against most major counterparts Wednesday, pressured by growing expectations the U...
 
MW: Euro-zone second-quarter GDP grows unrevised 1%
  06 Oct 14:52
 
By William L...
 
 
 
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BLBG: Crude Oil Rises on Port Closures, Speculation of Growth in U.S.
 
 
Crude traded near a five-month high after U...
 
BS: Oil Trades Near Five-Month High on U.S. Economy, Stockpile Drop
 
 
Oct...
 
BLBG: Asian Stocks Climb to Two-Year High on Outlook for More Central Bank Moves
 
 
Asian stocks rose, driving the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to a two-year high, on speculation more central banks will act to spur economic growth after the Bank of Japan cut its benchmark interest rate yesterday...
 
BLBG: Bank of Japan's Surprise May Fail to Strengthen Economic Growth
 
 
Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa’s “comprehensive monetary easing” may need to become more comprehensive...
 
ECM: Gold futures seen hitting record; copper up
 
 
MUMBAI: Gold futures are likley to extend gains on Wednesday morning to hit another record high tracking strong overseas markets, but a stronger rupee could limit the upside, analysts said...
 
BLBG: Australian Dollar Trades Near Two-Year High as Stocks, Commodities Advance
 
 
The Australian dollar traded near a two-year high against the U...
 
MW: Japan experts see economy worsening: report
 
 
By John Letzing, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Panelists at an economic forum agreed that Japan’s economy will worsen through next year, as benefits from the government stimulus program fade, and as the U...
 
MW: Bank of Japan cuts rate range; Nikkei rises
 
 
‘Comprehensive monetary easing’ was unexpected

By Lisa Twaronite, MarketWatch
TOKYO (MarketWatch) — The Bank of Japan voted unanimously Tuesday to cut its policy interest-rate range to between zero and 0...
 
LIV: Brent oil price nears $85 on weaker US Dollar Index
 
 
Brent oil futures open trading near $85 a barrel as oil prices moved higher mainly due to US Dollar Index weakness in currency markets...
 
MW: Gold futures climb above $1,350 on Globex
 
 
Japan’s rate cut helps prices, but an analyst takes a cautious stance
By Myra P...
 
MW: Dollar mostly lower after surprise Japan rate cut
 
 
By William L...
 
MW: Treasury rise on Japan, Ireland developments
 
 
U...
 
NS: Heating oil prices ratchet up in Maine
 
 
AUGUSTA — The arrival of cooler temperatures is bringing higher heating oil prices in Maine...
 
BS: Copper rises on weak dollar, tin at contract high
 
 
Copper rose in synch with precious metals on Tuesday, as the euro jumped versus the dollar and after Japan unexpectedly lowered interest rates, raising expectations of further boosts for other major economies

Copper rose in synch with precious metals on Tuesday, as the euro jumped versus the dollar and after Japan unexpectedly lowered interest rates, raising expectations of further boosts for other major economies...
 
RTRS: Euro gains 1 percent against the dollar
 
 
Oct 5 (Reuters) - The euro rallied 1 percent against the dollar to a session peak on Tuesday as investors compared the interest rate outlook for the euro zone with the prospect of further quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve...
 
RTTN: Euro Rebounds Versus Dollar, Extends 6-month High
 
 
(RTTNews) - The euro resumed its upward move against the dollar on Tuesday, matching its highest level since January in the wake of an unexpectedly interest rate reduction in Japan...
 
KZ: Gasoline, Oil Start The Week With A Rally
 
 
Weak Energy Demand Likely To Push Prices Lower

NEW YORK -- Retail gasoline prices rose again and oil prices rallied to the highest level in two months, though analysts say weak energy demand likely will push prices lower during the last three months of the year...
 
RTTN: NZ Dollar Soars To New Multi-month Highs Against Greenback
 
 
(RTTNews) - During early New York trading on Tuesday, the New Zealand dollar edged higher against its major counterparts...
 
UPI: Crude oil prices top $82 per barrel
 
 
NEW YORK, Oct...
 
IBT: Iraq reports surge in oil reserves
 
 
War-torn Iraq on Monday reported a sharp increase in its oil reserves to claim second position globally in terms of reserve strength...
 
MW: Comex copper rallies on currency wars
 
 
Red metal rises 1...
 
RTRS: Dollar pares losses vs euro on ISM services data
 
 
Oct 5 (Reuters) - The dollar pared losses against the euro on Tuesday after a report showed the U...
 
MW: Gold, oil pare gains after services data
 
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil and gold futures tempered their gains Tuesday after a report showing that activity in the services sector rose in September...
 
MW: Dollar down, Treasurys up after ISM services
 
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices gave up small gains and the dollar remained under heavy pressure on Tuesday after the Institute for Supply Management\'s non-manufacturing index climbed to 53...
 
MW: Crude pushes past $82 as dollar softens
 
 
By Claudia Assis, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures rose toward a two-month high Tuesday, gaining on a weaker U...
 
RS: Gold New Record High on BOJ Buying, Interest Rates
 
 
Gold rose in all currencies and rose 1% to new record dollar highs (nominal) at $1,327...
 
BLBG: Euro Advances to Six-Month High on Evidence Europe's Recovery Sustainable
 
 
The euro advanced to a six-month high against the dollar as Europe’s services and manufacturing growth slowed in September less than initially estimated...
 
FRX: Oil rises after Japan cuts rates, dollar falls-UPDATE 5
 
 
* Japan cuts rates, eases monetary policy

* Dollar, yen fall, euro rallies

* U...
 
BLBG: Canadian Dollar Reaches Two-Month High on Rise in Stocks, Crude Oil Prices
 
 
Canada’s dollar strengthened to a two-month high versus its U...
 
WSJ: Euro Resumes Advance After Central Bank Moves`
 
 
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--The euro rose Tuesday following overnight maneuvering by the central banks of Japan and Australia that helped bolster a view that the common currency likely remains the least flawed bet...
 
IST: Dollar Under Attack
 
 
Signs that Europe is in less need of a further round of quantitative easing sparked a rally for the euro and pound, while shattering the potential for a rebound in the dollar...
 
MY: MCX daily report: Metal index gains over 1%
 
 
MCX Comdex- The composite index of metals, energy and agro-commodities was up by 0...
 
WB: Swiss franc in mixed trading against majors
 
 
During early trades on Tuesday the Swiss franc showed mixed trading versus its major rivals...
 
MW: Energy stocks rise with broad market
 
 
By Steve Gelsi
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Energy stocks rose with the broad market on Tuesday...
 
BLBG: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat Called Higher in Chicago as Demand Gains After Slump
 
 
What follows are opening calls for U...
 
RTRS: U.S. crude up $1 on weak dollar, port disruptions
 
 
NEW YORK Oct 5 (Reuters) - U...
 
MW: Gold hits new record as Japan cuts rates
 
 
By Nick Godt, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Gold futures jumped to a new record on Tuesday, after the Bank of Japan cut its official lending rate for the first time in nearly two years...
 
COM: Industry metals noise on soft dollar trend
 
 
At MCX counter on Tuesday morning, Industrial commodities stay strong after sharp declined in earlier weeks...
 
ZW: Dollar falls in Iran as banks resume selling greenback
 
 
TEHRAN, Oct 05, 2010 (AFP) - The US dollar fell in Iran on Tuesday as local banks heavily sold the greenback in a bid to boost the Iranian rial, which has been pounded by the US currency in the past few days, dealers said...
 
MW: Crude oil nears $82 a barrel as dollar softens
  05 Oct 17:32
 
By Kate Gibson
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Oil prices edged higher Tuesday, but remained below Monday\'s two-month highs, as a weaker U...
 
COM: Energy tumbles on speculation of high inventory
  05 Oct 17:31
 
Crude oil futures paused near $82 mark facing resistance level traded steadied on speculation of higher inventory build backed by weak equity indices...
 
COM: Base Metals gains on Euro recovery
  05 Oct 17:30
 
Base metals prices managed to hold earlier gains today as euro recovered against dollar amid sliding stocks supported positive trend...
 
MW; U.S. stock futures shift higher ahead of ISM
  05 Oct 17:30
 
Bank of Japan cuts policy interest-rate range; Moody’s warns Ireland

By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch
MADRID (MarketWatch) — U...
 
ENM; Dollar hit by speculation over Fed monetary easing
  05 Oct 17:27
 
LONDON: The dollar dropped against the euro on Tuesday sending gold to a new record high, as dealers bet on the US Federal Reserve adopting fresh monetary easing measures following a move by the Bank of Japan...
 
BLBG: Copper Advances Before U.S. Service-Industries Report; Tin Gains to Record
  05 Oct 17:20
 
Copper rose in London before a report that probably will show a pickup at service industries in the U...
 
RTRS: Buy bonds, high-yield stocks to play safe
  05 Oct 17:19
 
(Reuters) - Private banks in Asia are advising clients to hold bonds and stocks with high dividend yields to ensure they receive a steady stream of income amid continued market uncertainty...
 
RTRS: Euro jumps vs dollar, yen trims post-BOJ loss
  05 Oct 17:18
 
* Euro jumps, pushing dollar index to 8-1/2 month low

* Traders cite Asian euro buying; U...
 
MW: Europe poised to halt losing streak at six
  05 Oct 17:18
 
Inmarsat, Kazakhmys trade down after major investors sell shares

By Simon Kennedy, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — European shares edged higher Tuesday, potentially bringing what’s been a six-session losing streak for the region to an end, as a surprise cut by the Bank of Japan added to expectations that central banks will continue to do all they can to support growth...
 
TH: Gold hits new high after Japan rate move
  05 Oct 17:17
 
Gold leapt to a huge new high today after the Japanese central bank cut interest rates to zero, while experts are predicting even higher prices to come...
 
BS: U.S. Futures Gain, Yen Weakens After BOJ Stimulus Measures
  05 Oct 16:53
 
Oct...
 
BLBG: Rubber Increases as Yen Weakens, Thai Shippers Raise Foreign Buyer Prices
  05 Oct 12:06
 
Rubber gained, trading near a five- month high, as a weaker Japanese currency raised the appeal of yen-based contracts and after shippers in Thailand, the largest producer, raised cash prices for foreign buyers...
 
MSN: Australia dlr skids on surprise RBA pause; bonds surge
  05 Oct 12:06
 
* Aussie sheds a cent after surprise RBA rate pause

* Market sees a 1-in-3 chance of a November hike

* Kiwi slips then recovers, gains on A$ cross

By Adrian Bathgate and Koh Gui Qing

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar plunged nearly a cent on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia surprised investors by skipping a chance to raise rates even though it said more tightening was on the cards...
 
MN: Corn, Soybeans May Decline on Dry U.S. Weather; Wheat Retreats for 7th Day
  05 Oct 12:04
 
Corn and soybeans, little changed, may drop as dry weather in the Midwest helped to accelerate the pace of U...
 
PR: FTSE 100 seen higher as gold, silver and platinum rise
  05 Oct 12:04
 
The FTSE 100 is projected to open with a 0...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Rise for Second Day as Bernanke Says Purchases Support Economy
  05 Oct 12:03
 
Treasuries rose for a second day after comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S...
 
BLBG: Nikkei Gains, Yen Falls as Japan Boosts Stimulus; Australian Dollar Drops
  05 Oct 12:03
 
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average jumped the most in three weeks, the yen fell against 14 of the 16 most- traded currencies and government bonds rallied after the Bank of Japan cut benchmark interest rates and pledged to buy 5 trillion ($60 billion) of assets...
 
RTRS: Nikkei climbs 1.5 pct after surprise BOJ rate cut
  05 Oct 12:02
 
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Japan\'s Nikkei average advanced 1...
 
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