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BLBG: Most Canadian Stocks Drop as Gold Miners Slide; Kinross Drops
  20 Feb 10:57
 
Most Canadian stocks fell a fourth day as a drop in gold and silver prices spurred a retreat in raw-materials producers, overshadowing a rally in energy shares...
 
RTRS: U.S. crude stocks off unexpectedly as imports drop: EIA
  19 Feb 22:04
 
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MW: January leading indicators up; recession's intensity to ease
  19 Feb 22:04
 
Economic weakness will continue through this year, though the recession\'s intensity could ease over the next few months, the Conference Board said Thursday...
 
BLBG: Natural Gas Falls as Inventories Decline Less Than Forecast
  19 Feb 22:01
 
Natural gas futures plunged to the lowest in more than six years after a government report showed a smaller-than-forecast decline in U...
 
BLBG: Canada’s Dollar Gains as Weak Greenback Spurs Commodity Demand
  19 Feb 21:58
 
Canada’s currency gained for a second day on speculation a weaker U...
 
BLBG: Copper Gains in N.Y. as Dollar Falls, Oil Rises, Helping Demand
  19 Feb 21:58
 
Copper futures rose in New York for the third time in four sessions after the dollar fell and oil gained, boosting demand for the metal as an alternative investment...
 
BLBG: Gold Futures Rise on Demand for Haven Asset; Silver Declines
  19 Feb 21:57
 
Gold rose for the third straight day, extending a rally approaching $1,000 an ounce, on speculation the global financial crisis will widen, boosting the appeal of the precious metal as a haven asset...
 
BLBG: Oil Rises After Report Shows Unexpected Decline in Inventories
  19 Feb 21:57
 
Crude oil futures rose after a U...
 
RTRS: Philly Fed factory index tumbles in February
  19 Feb 21:56
 
Factory activity in the U...
 
MW: Treasurys down after auction announcement
  19 Feb 21:56
 
Treasurys declined Thursday, pushing rates up for a second day, after the government said it will sell $94 billion in short-term debt next week, a little less than analysts expected...
 
BLBG: Euro Rises From Near Three-Month Low on Outlook for German Aid
  19 Feb 21:55
 
The euro rose from near the lowest level against the dollar in three months on speculation German Chancellor Angela Merkel will signal Europe’s largest economy plans to help ease financial turmoil in the region...
 
RTRS: Stocks flat as job market gloom weighs
  19 Feb 21:55
 
Stocks were little changed on Thursday as a fresh dose of data pointing to more labor market weakness offset a search for beaten-down shares and optimism spurred by Nestle\'s (NESN...
 
MW: Oil extends gains as inventories show surprise decline
  19 Feb 21:54
 
Crude-oil futures extended gains Thursday, rising nearly 6% after data showed a surprise decline in U...
 
MW: Oil and gas stocks join broader market rebound
  19 Feb 20:33
 
Energy stocks opened Thursday trading in the green, though Apache Corp...
 
MW: January leading indicators up; recession's intensity to ease
  19 Feb 20:30
 
Economic weakness will continue through this year, though the recession\'s intensity could ease over the next few months, the Conference Board said Thursday...
 
RTRS: Stock futures cut gains after jobless claims
  19 Feb 19:27
 
S&P 500 stock index futures briefly pared gains on Thursday following a government report showing the number of U...
 
MW: U.S. producer prices rise 0.8% in January
  19 Feb 19:26
 
Energy prices reverse decline

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BLBG: Oil Rises for the First Time in Three Days as U.S. Dollar Drops
  19 Feb 19:25
 
Crude oil rose for the first time in three days as the U...
 
BLBG: Copper Paces Advance on London Metal Exchange as Dollar Drops
  19 Feb 19:24
 
Copper led gains on the London Metal Exchange on speculation a weaker dollar will strengthen demand for commodities as an alternative investment...
 
RTRS: European stocks extend losing run, earnings mixed
  19 Feb 19:24
 
* FTSEurofirst 300 down 0...
 
MW: U.S. stock futures point to stronger start
  19 Feb 19:22
 
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RTRS: Oil rises towards $36 ahead of U.S. crude stocks
  19 Feb 19:17
 
Oil rallied toward $36 a barrel on Thursday ahead of key United States inventory data, while the dollar\'s weakness and a recovery in global stock markets offered support to oil prices...
 
RTRS: US STOCKS-Futures up on jobless claims loom
  19 Feb 19:15
 
* Futures rise as investors bet market may avert new lows

* Jobless claims may give clues on labor market

* S&P 500 futures up 10...
 
MW: Oil rises 4% as dollar falls, stock futures gain
  19 Feb 19:14
 
Oil futures rose 4% early Thursday, boosted by weakness in the U...
 
RTRS: New jobless claims unchanged last week
  19 Feb 19:14
 
The number of U...
 
MW: Gold little changed, trading above $980 an ounce
  19 Feb 19:12
 
Gold futures were little changed early Thursday, trading above $980 an ounce as investors adjusted their positions after the metal ended at a seven-month high in the previous session...
 
BLBG: U.S. Producer Prices Rose 0.8% in January; Core Rate Up 0.4%
  19 Feb 19:02
 
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MW: U.S. stock futures point to higher start after economic data
  19 Feb 19:00
 
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U...
 
MW: U.S. weekly jobless claims unchanged at 627,000
  19 Feb 19:00
 
First time claims for state unemployment benefits were unchanged at 627,000 for the week ending Feb...
 
RTRS: Oil rises towards $36 ahead of U.S. crude stocks
  19 Feb 18:59
 
Oil rallied toward $36 a barrel on Thursday ahead of key United States inventory data, while the dollar\'s weakness and a recovery in global stock markets offered support to oil prices...
 
TH: Lower sales pull Silver Wheaton profit lower
  19 Feb 18:58
 
Silver Wheaton Corp...
 
TH: Copper falls 5 per cent
  19 Feb 18:58
 
LONDON — Gold eased from the seven-month high it hit earlier on Thursday as investors took profits, but the metal is expected to push towards highs above $1,000 (U...
 
MW: Euro rebounds on aid hopes
  19 Feb 18:57
 
The beleaguered euro bounced back Thursday, boosted by ideas European leaders will step up efforts to head off a full-blown emerging-markets crisis in Eastern Europe and to shore up the euro-zone economy...
 
MW: shares advance in steady London
  19 Feb 18:56
 
Reed Elsevier advanced in London\'s top index on Thursday as investors welcomed earnings from the publisher, with the move helping support the broader London market...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; GM, Ford, Whole Foods Gain
  19 Feb 18:56
 
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RTRS: US STOCKS-Futures up on bargain search; jobless claims loom
  19 Feb 18:52
 
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MW: Euro rebounds on aid hopes
  19 Feb 18:50
 
The beleaguered euro bounced back Thursday, boosted by ideas European leaders will step up efforts to head off a full-blown emerging-markets crisis in Eastern Europe and to shore up the euro-zone economy...
 
DJ BASE METALS: Comex Copper Seen 4 Cents Higher At Pit Open
  19 Feb 18:49
 
May copper futures are expected to open floor trading around 4 cents a pound
higher Thursday, based on electronic activity ahead of the pit session on the
Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange...
 
DJ PRECIOUS METALS: NY Gold Seen Up $2, Silver Down 10 Cents
  19 Feb 18:48
 
April gold futures are expected to open floor trading in New York around $2
an ounce higher Thursday, based on electronic activity ahead of the pit session
at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange...
 
BLBG: Pound Rises Versus Dollar as Stocks’ Rally Boosts Risk Appetite
  19 Feb 17:12
 
The pound rose by the most in almost a week against the dollar as a rally in European stock markets fueled demand for riskier assets...
 
BLBG: Euro Advances on Speculation Germany Will Signal Aid for Region
  19 Feb 17:11
 
The euro rose from near a three-month low against the dollar on speculation German Chancellor Angela Merkel will signal Europe’s largest economy plans to take action to help ease the financial turmoil in the region...
 
BLBG: Oil Rises for the First Time in Three Days as U.S. Dollar Drops
  19 Feb 17:10
 
Crude oil rose for the first time in three days as the U...
 
BLBG: Copper Leads Advances on London Metal Exchange as Dollar Drops
  19 Feb 17:08
 
Copper led gains on the London Metal Exchange on speculation a weaker dollar will strengthen demand for commodities as an alternative investment...
 
BLBG: U.S. Treasuries Decline Before Record Debt Auctions Next Week
  19 Feb 17:04
 
Treasuries fell, extending declines from yesterday, as stocks rose and the U...
 
BLBG: Dollar May Be Near Peak Versus Canada’s Currency, Barclays Says
  19 Feb 17:00
 
The U...
 
MW: U.S. stock futures point to stronger start
  19 Feb 16:56
 
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AFP: Copper futures get marginal gains at MCX
  19 Feb 16:54
 
Copper futures acquired marginal gains in today’s trade...
 
AFX: Gold rallies higher approaching to 1.033 all-time high
  19 Feb 16:51
 
Gold has been rallying strongly for the last four weeks, gold prices have risen from $850 an ounce breaking resistance at $933...
 
MW: Indian gold buyers waiting for correction
  19 Feb 16:51
 
Gold buyers in India stayed on the sidelines on Thursday, as prices at record highs continued to hurt demand, dealers and traders said...
 
RTRS: Euro rallies on Steinbrueck comments
  19 Feb 16:50
 
The dollar dipped on Thursday, the day after hitting a six-week high against the yen and a three-month peak versus the euro, with a rise in European share prices reflecting an easing in risk aversion...
 
AP: Gold continues relentless rise
  19 Feb 16:50
 
Gold prices continued to head north in Vietnam Wednesday as they tracked international prices that moved up to a fresh seven-month high...
 
RTRS: PRECIOUS-Gold eases on profit-taking but gains expected
  19 Feb 16:49
 
Gold eased from the seven-month high it hit earlier on Thursday as investors took profits, while traders said an uptick in interest in other assets such as equities was also diverting interest from bullion...
 
RTRS: Oil rises above $36 ahead of U.S. crude stocks
  19 Feb 16:49
 
Oil rallied above $36 a barrel on Thursday ahead of key United States inventory data, while the dollar\'s weakness and a recovery in global stock markets offered support to oil prices...
 
BLBG: Gold Falls in London as Rally to Seven-Month Peak Draws Sellers
  19 Feb 16:48
 
Gold declined for the first time this week in London as some investors sold the metal to lock in gains from its rally to a seven-month peak...
 
RTRS: Global stocks bounce higher
  19 Feb 16:48
 
World stocks rose from the previous day\'s three-month low on Thursday, while the dollar and government bonds fell, as some European corporate quarterly results were better than the most pessimistic expectations...
 
AFP: Indian buyers dump gold, embrace platinum
  19 Feb 16:48
 
As gold prices continue to break historic highs every day, sales of the yellow metal have plummeted in India’s vast bullion and gold jewellery markets, the biggest in the world...
 
RTRS: FTSE inches up as defensive gains offset weak oil
  19 Feb 16:47
 
Britain\'s leading share index inched up early on Thursday, with gains in defensive companies and banks offsetting declines in energy stocks weighed down by a weak oil price...
 
SIFY: Sensex, Nifty set to end on a flat note
  19 Feb 16:46
 
Information technology stocks have rallied sharply in late afternoon trade thanks to a weak rupee...
 
RTRS: India copper futures higher on global cues
  19 Feb 16:46
 
India\'s copper futures rose on Thursday following global leads, but a firmer rupee kept the upside limited, analysts said...
 
BS: Sensex ends marginally higher
  19 Feb 16:36
 
The Sensex opened 20 points higher at 9,035, and soon moved up to a high of 9,112 on the back of fresh buying in opening trades...
 
RTRS: Indian rupee up in early deals as shares rise
  19 Feb 12:00
 
* Gains in local shares raise hopes for inflows

* Dollar\'s losses against majors helps rupee sentiment (Updates to mid-morning)

MUMBAI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee rose on Thursday as exporters sold dollars on a view a sharp sell-off in the local currency this week was overdone...
 
RTRS: Dollar trims gains vs yen and euro, BOJ eyed
  19 Feb 11:59
 
TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar trimmed gains on Thursday after hitting a six-week high against the yen and a three-month peak versus the euro, but it stayed firm as U...
 
BLBG: Copper Gains in New York as London-Monitored Stockpiles Decline
  19 Feb 11:59
 
Copper rose for a second time in the past three sessions in New York after a drop in stockpiles monitored by the London Metal Exchange...
 
BLBG: Palm Oil Drops as Demand Falters After Rally to One-Month High
  19 Feb 11:58
 
Palm oil futures dropped for a fourth day in Malaysia on concern demand for the world’s cheapest edible oil may diminish after prices rallied to a one-month high...
 
BLBG: Dollar May Be Near Peak Versus Canada’s Currency, Barclays Says
  19 Feb 11:54
 
The U...
 
AP: Asian markets creep higher after US ends flat
  19 Feb 11:53
 
Asian stocks posted cautious gains today, with Tokyo\'s index up 1 per cent, as US President Barack Obama\'s US$75 billion (RM270 billion) lifeline to homeowners did little to allay concerns about the global economy...
 
BLBG: South African Rand Gains Against the Dollar in Early Trading
  19 Feb 11:52
 
South Africa’s rand gained against the dollar, trading at 10...
 
TRD: Gold edges down after hitting 7-month high
  19 Feb 11:51
 
Gold slipped on Thursday, taking a breather after hitting a new seven-month high in early trade, as it consolidated gains before a widely anticipated challenge to a fresh peak near $1,000 on safe-haven buying...
 
RTRS: India gold futures continue record-breaking spree
  19 Feb 11:51
 
India gold continued its record-breaking spree on Thursday as investors pored money into the safe haven asset due to deepening global recession, analysts said...
 
MY: Singapore: Oil Below $35 Amid Grim US Economic News`
  19 Feb 11:49
 
SINGAPORE: Oil prices wallowed below $35 a barrel Thursday (19 Feb) in Asia as grim U...
 
NS: Sensex gains over 96 points in opening trade
  19 Feb 11:49
 
The benchmark Sensex rose by over 96 points in the opening trade on Thursday after sliding for three straight sessions, on covering up short positions by speculators and selective buying by funds...
 
NS: Sensex gains over 96 points in opening trade
  19 Feb 11:49
 
The benchmark Sensex rose by over 96 points in the opening trade on Thursday after sliding for three straight sessions, on covering up short positions by speculators and selective buying by funds...
 
FT: Crude dips under $40 for first time this year
  19 Feb 11:48
 
Gold surged towards the $1,000 mark on Wednesday as concerns about the global economy led investors to look for a safe haven while European crude oil prices sank below the $40-a-barrel mark for the first time this year ...
 
BLBG: Gold Declines on Speculation Rally to Seven-Month High Overdone
  19 Feb 11:47
 
Gold fell in Asia as some investors sold the precious metal following its climb to a seven-month high on concerns about a worsening global recession...
 
NS: Australia shares seen down on lower oil, earnings eyed
  19 Feb 11:46
 
Australian shares are seen lower on Thursday, adding to 1...
 
QN: Commodity Roundup: Gold Charges Higher
  19 Feb 11:44
 

2226 GMT [Dow Jones] COMMODITY SUMMARY: Spot gold continues to charge higher, hits new 7-month high of $987...
 
HN: Rupee marginally up against dollar
  19 Feb 11:43
 
After remaining weak for three straight days, the Indian rupee appreciated marginally against the US currency in early trade on Thursoday as banks and exporters sold dollars at higher levels...
 
FB: Nikkei up 0.4 pct on yen, but economy worry looms
  19 Feb 11:43
 
Japan\'s Nikkei average rose 0...
 
AB: Gold nears $1,000 an ounce
  19 Feb 11:42
 
Gold edged closer to $1,000 an ounce on Wednesday as more people sought safety in the yellow metal as a store of value...
 
NS: Australian share market higher on strong profit data
  19 Feb 11:42
 
THE share market closed 1 per cent higher after strong profit results from the resource sector cheered the local market...
 
BLBG: Asian Stocks Rise as Yen Weakens, China Widens Stimulus Plans
  19 Feb 11:42
 
Asian stocks rose for the first time in four days as a weaker yen improved the earnings prospects for Japanese exporters and China stepped up measures to bolster its economy...
 
BLBG: Canada’s Dollar Rises as Mortgage Bailout Spurs Risk Appetite
  18 Feb 22:09
 
Canada’s currency gained for the first time in three days on speculation President Barack Obama’s $75 billion plan to stem home foreclosures will bolster the U...
 
BLBG: Yen Will Outperform Dollar on Risk Aversion, Merrill Lynch Says
  18 Feb 22:08
 
The yen will outperform the dollar in the first half of this year as risk aversion spurs buying of the Japanese currency, said Tomoko Fujii, a rates and currency strategist at Banc of America Securities-Merrill Lynch Japan...
 
BLBG; Crude Oil Is Little Changed After Dropping Amid Reduced Demand
  18 Feb 22:07
 
Crude oil in New York was little changed after dropping 6...
 
BLBG: Gold Prices Rise on Demand for Haven Asset; Silver Advances
  18 Feb 22:06
 
Gold rose for a second straight day on speculation the recession will deepen, boosting the appeal of the precious metal as a haven asset...
 
MW: Oil stocks surrender opening gains
  18 Feb 22:06
 
A brief opening rally by oil and oil-service stocks quickly unraveled Wednesday, tugged lower by more losses in the broader equities market and feint support from commodities...
 
BLBG: Treasury Notes Decline as U.S. Readies Auctions for Next Week
  18 Feb 22:05
 
Treasury notes fell amid speculation the U...
 
BLBG: U.S. Housing Starts Fell to Record Low in January (Update3)
  18 Feb 22:05
 
U...
 
MW: As prices slump, Nymex oil seen losing relevance
  18 Feb 22:04
 
With WTI futures below international prices, are they a \'broken benchmark?\'

A build-up in inventories at the delivery point for Nymex crude futures has pushed prices of the oil benchmark to an unprecedented discount to a rival futures contract, calling into question Nymex oil\'s role as an international price-setter...
 
RTRS; U.S. import prices in January drop least in 6 months
  18 Feb 22:04
 
U...
 
MW: Gold little changed after hitting seven-month high
  18 Feb 22:03
 
Gold futures remained little changed Wednesday as investors adjusted their positions after the precious metal ended at its highest level in seven months during the previous session...
 
BLBG: Dollar Rises Above 93 Yen on Obama’s Plan to Stem Foreclosures
  18 Feb 22:02
 
The dollar rose above 93 yen for the first time in six weeks and gained to the highest versus the euro since November after President Barack Obama released a $75 billion housing program to stem home foreclosures...
 
RTRS: U.S. industrial production drops 1.8 percent in January
  18 Feb 22:02
 
U...
 
MW: Dollar holds gains on safe-haven flows
  18 Feb 22:01
 
Japanese yen losing its luster, some strategists say

The dollar was slightly higher against most major currencies Wednesday, buoyed by ongoing worries about Eastern Europe and shaky sentiment in global financial markets...
 
RTRS: US STOCKS-Recession worry, housing gloom drag on Wall St
  18 Feb 22:00
 
U...
 
MW: Treasurys mostly down after Obama housing plan
  18 Feb 21:59
 
Treasurys fell slightly early Wednesday, sending yields higher after the Obama administration released details of a $50 billion program to help up to a million \"at risk\" homeowners modify their mortgages...
 
MW: Oil stocks open with a modest rebound
  18 Feb 21:58
 
Oil and oil service company stocks mounted a modest rebound at the open Wednesday, clawing their way back from the previous session\'s steep sell-off...
 
RTRS: U.S. housing starts, permits at record lows in Jan
  18 Feb 19:11
 
New U...
 
RTRS: U.S. oil slips towards $34, crude stock build in focus
  18 Feb 19:11
 
U...
 
MW: Import prices drop record 12.5% in past year
  18 Feb 19:10
 
Prices of imported goods and services dropped 1...
 
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