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ET:Silver moves up in futures trade on global cues
  03 Jun 15:22
 
NEW DELHI: Silver prices rose by Rs 230 to Rs 44,386 per kg in futures trading today as participants created fresh positions buoyed by a firm global trend...
 
ET:Crude palm oil futures marginally up
  03 Jun 15:21
 
NEW DELHI: Crude palm oil prices traded marginally up by Rs 2...
 
BS:Crude oil futures down on weak Asian cues
  03 Jun 15:19
 
Crude oil futures prices today fell by 0...
 
IV:Crude oil futures fall to 1-month low on China concerns
  03 Jun 15:18
 
Investing...
 
RTRS:UPDATE 3-Brent dips under $100 on China data
  03 Jun 15:16
 
* China factory activity shrinks, raising demand worries - PMI

* Coming up: final U...
 
BS:Nickel up 0.5% on firm demand
  03 Jun 15:15
 
Nickel prices moved up by 0...
 
IV:Silver futures move higher in rangebound trade
  03 Jun 15:14
 
Investing...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances in London as Weaker Dollar Spurs Demand
  03 Jun 15:10
 
Gold gained in London as a weaker dollar and a decline in equities increased demand for an alternative investment...
 
GD:Gold prices are heading towards $1,000
  03 Jun 15:09
 
The run-up in gold prices in recent years – from $800 per ounce in early 2009 to above $1,900 in the fall of 2011 – had all the features of a bubble...
 
BS:Gold futures up 0.1% on global cues
  03 Jun 15:05
 
Gold prices rose by Rs 36, or 0...
 
IV:Gold futures fluctuate with U.S. data, Fed stimulus in focus
  03 Jun 15:01
 
Investing...
 
RTRS:COMMODITIES-Oil, gold extend losses with May; Fed watch escalates
  01 Jun 13:36
 
* Brent crude down 4th straight month, gold 2 months in row
* Arabica coffee and cocoa have weakest month in year
* Natgas snaps 3-month rally; copper has best month since
Nov

By Barani Krishnan
NEW YORK, May 31 (Reuters) - Benchmark Brent crude oil
futures closed down on Friday, posting a fourth straight monthly
decline, and gold also posted daily and monthly declines as
investors remained uneasy throughout May about whether the
Federal Reserve will end its free flow of easy money...
 
WP:Euro zone unemployment rate hits record 12.2%
  01 Jun 13:35
 
The unemployment rate across the 17 countries that use the euro hit a record 12...
 
TI:Record joblessness show euro zone’s pain
  01 Jun 13:25
 
Brussels: Unemployment has reached a new high in the euro zone and inflation remains well below the European Central Bank's target, underscoring just how severe a challenge EU leaders face to revive the bloc's sickly economy...
 
TI:Rupee falls to 11-month low of 56.51
  01 Jun 13:24
 
MUMBAI: The domestic currency fell to an 11-month low of 56...
 
FP:Rupee hits 11-month low; posts worst monthly fall in year
  01 Jun 13:18
 
MUMBAI (Reuters) – The rupee hit its lowest level in 11 months on Friday weighed down by in-line growth data and dwindling hopes of another rate cut at the RBI’s upcoming policy review in mid-June...
 
GT:Oil prices decline on disappointing consumer spending
  01 Jun 13:17
 
Oil prices dropped Friday as US consumer spending fell in April while income remained flat...
 
SG:London copper heads for gains in May after 3 month drop
  01 Jun 13:15
 
Reuters reported that London copper futures were little changed as investors adopted caution ahead of a key factory activity report in top consumer China but are still on track to end May higher after a three month slide...
 
BLBG:Pound Advances After Consumer Confidence Increases as Gilts Fall
  01 Jun 13:15
 
The pound climbed versus the dollar for the first time in four weeks after data showing house prices and consumer confidence increased added to evidence of an improving economy and spurred demand for U...
 
BLBG:Canadian Dollar Hits Low for Year Amid Lagging Economic Growth
  01 Jun 13:14
 
The Canadian dollar weakened to the lowest level in a year against its U...
 
BLBG:Asia Currencies Have Worst Month in a Year on Fed Bets, Outflows
  01 Jun 13:14
 
Asian currencies had their biggest monthly decline in a year as investors pulled money from regional assets after the Federal Reserve said it could taper its stimulus if the U...
 
BLBG:OPEC Keeps Output Target Unchanged, Content With $100 Oil
  01 Jun 13:13
 
OPEC kept its production target unchanged for a third consecutive time, signaling that crude prices at about $100 a barrel are sufficient to buoy members’ revenue as the global economy recovers...
 
BLBG:Euro Declines From 3-Week High as Unemployment Rises; Yen Gains
  01 Jun 13:13
 
The euro dropped from the highest level in three weeks versus the dollar as demand for the currency bloc’s assets faded after data showed German retail sales fell and the region’s unemployment rose to a record...
 
BLBG:Canada Dollar Declines Along With Oil as Risk Appetite Drops
  01 Jun 13:12
 
The Canadian dollar declined for the first time in three days versus its U...
 
BLBG:Colombia Leaves Rates Unchanged and Extends Dollar Purchases
  01 Jun 13:12
 
Colombia kept borrowing costs unchanged for a second straight month as policy makers gauge whether Latin America’s lowest interest rate and a government stimulus package will reverse a slowdown in growth...
 
BLBG:Oil Drops to One-Month Low as OPEC Keeps Output Target
  01 Jun 13:09
 
West Texas Intermediate crude fell to a one-month low as OPEC kept its output target unchanged for a third consecutive time and U...
 
MW:Treasurys rise as equities fall on weak data
  31 May 18:13
 
By Ben Eisen
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasurys rose Friday as global equities fell in a signal of more pessimistic investor sentiment after weak consumer data...
 
BLBG:U.S. Stock Futures Fall Before Consumer Confidence Report
  31 May 18:12
 
U...
 
MW:Oil stays below $93 as OPEC keeps output target
  31 May 18:11
 
By Sara Sjolin and Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — Oil futures dropped to the lowest level in almost a month on Friday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) kept its production target unchanged at a much-anticipated meeting in Vienna...
 
RTRS:TREASURIES-Bonds slightly extend prices gains after data
  31 May 18:09
 
May 31 (Reuters) - U...
 
RTRS:UPDATE 2-Record unemployment, low inflation underline Europe's pain
  31 May 18:08
 
* Unemployment at 12...
 
RTRS:Consumer spending falls, inflation subdued
  31 May 18:07
 
(Reuters) - Consumer spending fell in April for the first time in almost a year and inflation pressures were subdued, pointing to a slowdown in economic activity that should see the Federal Reserve maintaining its monetary stimulus for a while...
 
BLBG:Consumer Spending in U.S. Unexpectedly Falls as Incomes Stagnate
  31 May 18:03
 
Consumer spending in the U...
 
MW:U.S. consumer spending drops 0.2% in April
  31 May 17:51
 
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Consumer spending in the U...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Advance as Stocks Slide Before U.S. Spending Data
  31 May 17:51
 
Treasury 10-year notes rose, with yields paring the biggest monthly gain since December 2010, amid speculation a report will show U...
 
BLBG:Gilts Advance as Stocks Fall, Home Loans Stagnate; Pound Rises
  31 May 17:50
 
U...
 
BLBG:OPEC Keeps Output Target Unchanged, Content With $100 Oil
  31 May 17:50
 
OPEC kept its production target unchanged for a third consecutive time, signaling that crude prices at about $100 a barrel are sufficient to buoy members’ revenue as the global economy recovers...
 
BLBG:European Stocks Fall With Commodities as Bonds, Yen Gain
  31 May 17:49
 
European stocks fell, trimming 12 months of gains, commodities declined and corporate bond risk rose to a one-month high...
 
BLBG:Euro Falls From Three-Week High on Economic Data as Yen Climbs
  31 May 17:47
 
The euro fell from the highest level in three weeks versus the dollar after data showing retail sales in Germany fell and euro-zone unemployment rose to a record sapped demand for the region’s assets...
 
PJ:Rupee hits one-year low of 56.58; tumbles 20 paise vs dollar
  31 May 17:32
 
Mumbai: Falling for the fourth day in a row, Rupee declined by 20 paise to hit one-year low of 56...
 
RTRS:Banks to repay 3.08 billion euros of ECB crisis loans
  31 May 17:32
 
(Reuters) - Banks will return 3...
 
RTTN:Euro Down As Eurozone Jobless Rate Hits New Record High
  31 May 17:27
 
The European currency weakened against other major currencies in European deals on Friday, as reports showed that Eurozone unemployment rate climbed to a new record high in April and inflation stayed below European Central bank's target in May, putting more challenges to the currency bloc in its struggle to recover the economy...
 
LM:Gold prices up Rs310 on stockists buying, firming global trend
  31 May 17:24
 
New Delhi: Prices of both gold and silver surged in New Delhi on Friday on increased stockists buying and a firming global trend...
 
BS:Select base metals move up on firm demand
  31 May 17:24
 
Led by Nickel, select base metal prices gained at the non-ferrous metal market here today on firm stockist buying amidst good industrial demand...
 
IBT:OPEC has agreed to keep oil output target unchanged
  31 May 17:22
 
OPEC oil ministers agreed at their meeting on Friday to keep the group's oil output target unchanged for the rest of this year, a delegate at the meeting said...
 
PT:Sugar prices ease on subdued demand
  31 May 17:16
 
Mumbai, May 31 (PTI) Prices of both the varieties of sugar edged down modestly at the Vashi wholesale sugar market here today due to lack of demand from stockist and retailers amidst ample supplies...
 
WSJ:Key Three-Month Borrowing Rates Mixed; Dollar Edges Higher
  31 May 17:15
 
By Nick Cawley

The cost of borrowing dollars for three months in the London interbank market rose marginally higher Friday, the sterling rate remained unchanged while the euro rate dipped fractionally lower...
 
RTTN:Gold Little Changed As Dollar Steadies
  31 May 17:15
 
The price of gold was little changed Friday morning, with the U...
 
RTTN:Euro Down As Eurozone Jobless Rate Hits New Record High
  31 May 17:06
 
The European currency weakened against other major currencies in European deals on Friday, as reports showed that Eurozone unemployment rate climbed to a new record high in April and inflation stayed below European Central bank's target in May, putting more challenges to the currency bloc in its struggle to recover the economy...
 
RTTN:Crude Slips Near $93 Amid Cautious Trade
  31 May 16:56
 
The price of crude oil was moving lower Friday morning amid cautious trade as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meets in Vienna to set production levels...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Advance as Stocks Slide Before U.S. Spending Data
  31 May 16:52
 
Treasury 10-year notes rose, with yields paring the biggest monthly gain since December 2010, amid speculation a report will show U...
 
BLBG:Gilts Gain as Stocks Fall, Home Loans Stagnates; Pound Rises
  31 May 16:51
 
U...
 
WSJ:Key Three-Month Borrowing Rates Mixed; Dollar Edges Higher
  31 May 16:45
 
By Nick Cawley

The cost of borrowing dollars for three months in the London interbank market rose marginally higher Friday, the sterling rate remained unchanged while the euro rate dipped fractionally lower...
 
MSN:Euro shares slide, dollar climbs off three-week low
  31 May 16:43
 
LONDON (Reuters) - The U...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper slips on worries ahead of China PMI report
  31 May 16:43
 
* Official China PMI seen barely expanded in May
* One worker killed at new collapse at Grasberg mine
* Lead benchmark spread goes into backwardation


By Eric Onstad
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - Copper fell on Friday as investors closed out
positions ahead of a key factory activity report from top metals consumer China
and as the dollar firmed, but losses were cushioned after another mine tunnel
collapse in Indonesia...
 
WSJ:Crude Oil Markets Cautious as OPEC Members Meet
  31 May 16:42
 
LONDON--Crude-oil futures fell Friday in cautious trading as members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries discussed the level of production in Vienna...
 
RTRS:VEGOILS-Palm ends higher on output, weak exports curb gains
  31 May 16:41
 
* Malaysia's May palm oil exports down more than 3 pct -
surveyors
* Investors turn to production figures for clues - trader
* Palm oil to recover drop from 2,420 ringgit - technicals

By Anuradha Raghu
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures
rose on Friday as traders bet on slowing production, notching a
fourth straight weekly gain, although lacklustre exports
weighed...
 
RTRS:OPEC oil output falls closer to target in May-survey
  31 May 16:41
 
* Supply falls by 130,000 bpd led by Iraq, Iran

* Saudi output rises on higher crude burning

* OPEC pumps just 330,000 bpd above target
By Alex Lawler

VIENNA, May 30 (Reuters) - OPEC crude output has fallen in May due to lower exports from Iraq and disruptions in some African producers, a Reuters survey found, improving compliance with an OPEC output ceiling expected to be maintained at a meeting this week...
 
MW:Oil futures slip below $93 with OPEC in focus
  31 May 16:24
 
By Sara Sjolin and Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — Oil futures dropped to the lowest level in almost a month on Friday as a key meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) got under way in Vienna...
 
MW:Dollar climbs on most currencies, drops vs. yen
  31 May 16:23
 
By V...
 
BLBG:Euro Falls From Three-Week High on Economic Data as Yen Climbs
  31 May 16:22
 
The euro fell from the highest level in three weeks versus the dollar after data showing retail sales in Germany fell and euro-zone unemployment rose to a record sapped demand for the region’s assets...
 
BLBG:Euro-Area Jobless Rate Rises to Record Amid Recession: Economy
  31 May 16:22
 
Euro-area unemployment increased to a record in April after the currency bloc’s recession deepened in the first quarter, increasing pressure on its leaders and the European Central Bank to spur economic growth...
 
BLBG:European Stocks Fall With Commodities as Bonds, Yen Gain
  31 May 16:22
 
European stocks fell, trimming 12 months of gains, commodities declined and corporate bond risk rose to a one-month high...
 
BLBG:White Sugar Gains on Africa, Middle East Demand; Cocoa Retreats
  31 May 16:20
 
White sugar is heading for its first weekly gain in more than a month in London as demand to supply Muslim nations before Ramadan increased and countries in Africa favor the refined variety...
 
ET:Record joblessness, low inflation show euro zone's pain
  31 May 16:19
 
BRUSSELS: Unemployment has reached a new high in the euro zone and inflation remains well below the European Central Bank's target, showing the size of the challenge EU leaders are facing in their efforts to revive the bloc's sickly economy...
 
IV:Euro zone CPI rises
  31 May 16:19
 
Investing...
 
IV:Euro zone unemployment rate rises
  31 May 16:18
 
Investing...
 
WSJ:Euro-Zone Unemployment Keeps Ticking Up
  31 May 16:18
 
By ILONA BILLINGTON

LONDON—Unemployment in the 17 countries that share the euro rose to another high in April, while consumer price inflation remained subdued in May, a combination that adds to the pressure on the European Central Bank to focus on policies to boost growth while easing austerity measures...
 
RTTN:Eurozone Unemployment Rate Touches New Record High
  31 May 16:18
 
Labor market woes in euro area showed no signs of abating with the unemployment rate climbing to a new record high in April, according to the latest figures published by Eurostat on Friday...
 
MSN:Eurozone unemployment hits record 12.2% in April
  31 May 16:15
 
The eurozone unemployment rate hit a fresh record of 12...
 
ET:Rupee at 11-month low; extends losses
  31 May 16:15
 
The rupee extended losses to 56...
 
BLBG:Euro Falls From Three-Week High on Economic Data as Yen Climbs
  31 May 16:15
 
The euro fell from the highest level in three weeks versus the dollar after data showing retail sales in Germany fell and euro-zone unemployment rose to a record sapped demand for the region’s assets...
 
RTRS:Dollar near three-week low versus yen on U.S., Japan data
  31 May 16:14
 
(Reuters) - The dollar hovered near a three-week low against the yen on Friday after improved Japanese data, along with Thursday's softer U...
 
IBN:Rupee hits 11-month low at 56.47 per $
  31 May 16:13
 
Mumbai: The rupee is at 56...
 
ET:Sensex tanks 450 points on weak rupee, rate cut concerns
  31 May 15:49
 
MUMBAI: The benchmarks extended intraday losses and closed near day's low on Friday as investors booked profits following a sharp correction in rupee against the US dollar and the Reserve Bank of India Governor D Subbarao's comments that inflation still remained high...
 
LM:Rupee extends slide after GDP data dashes rate cut hopes
  31 May 15:47
 
Mumbai: The Indian rupee extended losses to 56...
 
ET:Copper, lead prices recover on global cues, industrial demand
  31 May 15:47
 
NEW DELHI: Supported by a firming overseas trend and rising industrial demand, copper and lead traded up to Rs 5 per kg higher at the non-ferrous metal market today...
 
ET:Copper futures up on global cues
  31 May 15:46
 
NEW DELHI: Copper prices moved up by 0...
 
BLBG:Japan’s April Crude Imports From Iran Drop on Insurance Squeeze
  31 May 15:46
 
Japan’s crude imports from Iran slumped 96 percent in April from a year ago, as sanctions aimed at halting the Middle Eastern country’s atomic program limited insurance for transportation of the cargoes...
 
BS:Nickel moves up 0.2% on global cues
  31 May 15:46
 
Nickel prices moved up by Rs 2 to Rs 849...
 
IV:Dollar broadly higher on fresh euro zone concerns
  31 May 15:46
 
Investing...
 
ET:Sterling falls versus dollar, further losses likely
  31 May 15:42
 
LONDON: Sterling fell against the dollar on Friday in volatile month-end trading and analysts said it would stay under pressure on prospects of further monetary easing by the Bank of England...
 
BLBG:Copper Set for First Monthly Gain in Four on Mine Supply Concern
  31 May 13:26
 
Copper was poised for the first monthly gain in four amid concern that miners will refuse to resume work at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc...
 
TH:Rupee continues to slide vs dollar, drops 15 paise
  31 May 13:25
 
The rupee fell against the American currency for the fourth consecutive day today, slipping another 15 paise to 56...
 
ST:Rupee hits one-year low of 56.58 against dollar
  31 May 13:24
 
The Indian Rupee declined by 20 paise to hit one-year low of 56...
 
IE:Gold prices hit 2-week top on hopes Fed stimulus will stay
  31 May 13:24
 
Gold prices climbed to a two-week high on Friday as weak US economic data eased fears the Federal Reserve could soon scale back its bullion-friendly bond buying programme...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper heads for gains in May after 3-month drop
  31 May 13:23
 
* Copper treads water Friday ahead of China PMI
* Official China PMI seen barely expanded in May
* One worker killed at new collapse at Grasberg mine
* Coming Up: Euro zone inflation at 0900 GMT


By Manolo Serapio Jr
SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - London copper futures were
little changed on Friday as investors adopted caution ahead of a
key factory activity report in top consumer China, but are still
on track to end May higher after a three-month slide...
 
MSN:GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro shares slide, dollar climbs off three-week low
  31 May 13:23
 
* Dollar climbs off 3-week low

* European shares slide 1 percent, but head for 12th month of gains

* Nikkei rebounds after worst week in a over year

By Marc Jones

LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - The U...
 
BLBG:Rosneft Picks Ruble Bonds as Dollar Yields Climb: Russia Credit
  31 May 13:22
 
OAO Rosneft is returning to the ruble bond market as Russia’s largest oil company opts for local funding amid rising yields on international markets...
 
RTRS:UPDATE 2-Brent slips towards $102 on US stockbuild; dollar supports
  31 May 13:22
 
* Asian shares recover, dollar falls on weak U...
 
ET:Rupee hits fresh 11-month low; may head towards 57
  31 May 13:22
 
NEW DELHI: The rupee continues to reel under pressure for the fourth consecutive day, hitting a fresh 11-month low on Friday, after RBI governor's comments made yesterday dented rate cut hopes

The comment on Thursday pointed to the fact that inflation still remained high and expressed worry over the country's high current account deficit...
 
BLBG:Dollar Index Poised for Weekly Decline Before U.S. Spending Data
  31 May 13:21
 
The Dollar Index was set for a weekly decline ahead of a U...
 
ET:Dollar near 3-week low vs euro, yen as fears of Federal Reserve stimulus tapering ease
  31 May 13:21
 
TOKYO: The US dollar hovered near a three-week low against the euro on Friday after unexpectedly weak U...
 
BR:Dollar firms in Asia as stocks rebound
  31 May 13:21
 
TOKYO: The dollar firmed against the yen in Asia Friday, shrugging off weak US growth figures as a rebound in Tokyo stocks boosted risk sentiment and pulled investors away from the safe-haven Japanese currency...
 
WSJ:New Zealand Dollar Finding New Level, Supported at US$0.8003
  31 May 13:20
 

By Rebecca Howard

WELLINGTON, New Zealand--The New Zealand dollar fell late Friday, adding to losses overnight after the country's central bank governor said Thursday it was prepared to take more steps to cool an appreciating Kiwi...
 
RTTN:Indian Rupee Slides To More Than 11-month Low Against US Dollar
  31 May 13:19
 
The Indian rupee extended its free fall against the US dollar for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, hitting more than an 11-month low of 56...
 
MW: European stocks pare gains after U.S. data
  30 May 19:30
 
By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch) — European stock markets pared gains in afternoon action on Thursday, after U...
 
RTRS: Yen falls versus dollar on proposed changes to Japan pension fund
  30 May 19:29
 
(Reuters) - The yen fell against the dollar on Thursday as a proposed revision in Japan's public pension fund's strategy is expected to boost equity markets and undermine the Japanese currency...
 
BLBG: Economy in U.S. Grew at 2.4% Rate, Less Than First Estimated
  30 May 19:29
 
The U...
 
MW: 30-year mortgage rate highest in a year
  30 May 19:28
 
By Ruth Mantell
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3...
 
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