By MarketWatch
Indications: Stock futures edge lower ahead of Fed minutes
U.S. stock futures drifted lower as investors awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting.
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Europe Markets: Europe stocks drop
European stock markets fell, as investors got jittery ahead of a meeting between Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Eurogroup chief Jean-Claude Juncker.
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London Markets: U.K. index trades down
The U.K. market traded lower, tracking losses in Europe, as investors fretted about a meeting between the Greek prime minister and the Eurogroup chief, while miners extended losses from the previous session.
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Asia Markets: Asia stock markets pull back after gains
Asian markets ended lower, as investors assessed mining giant BHP Billiton’s first decline in annual profit in three years, while Japanese trade figures also weighed on sentiment.
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Asia Stocks to Watch: China faces steel-production paradox
Steel prices are weakening, but Chinese steel mills are ramping up production anyway, adding to concerns of a serious price crash from analysts already worried about the sector.
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Currencies: Dollar flat as traders await Fed minutes
The dollar marked time ahead of the release of minutes from the U.S. central bank’s most recent policy meeting, while the euro tipped lower as foreign-exchange players kept a close eye on the latest doings surrounding embattled Greece.
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Metals Stocks: Gold futures extend rally
Gold futures extended a recent rally, as technical buying supported the yellow metal. Read Metals Stocks
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