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MW: Treasurys erase loss ahead of early close
  03 Jul 18:45
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices erased an earlier decline in quiet trading Tuesday, with the only U...
 
MW: Dollar, euro battle to standstill ahead of ECB
  03 Jul 18:43
 
By William L...
 
RTRS: Indian gold falls for 3rd day, traders stay away
  03 Jul 18:02
 
(Reuters) - Indian gold prices fell for a third day on Tuesday weighed by a stronger rupee, that hit its highest level in a month-and-a-half, but price falls were not enough for physical traders seeking to book the yellow metal...
 
FT: Euro flat ahead of ECB meeting
  03 Jul 18:01
 
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FY: Gold and Silver Prices Edge Higher
  03 Jul 18:00
 
Gold prices gained on Tuesday on hopes of further monetary easing from the Fed following after data released on Monday showed U...
 
MW: Treasurys erase loss ahead of early close
  03 Jul 17:32
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices erased an earlier decline in quiet trading Tuesday, with the only U...
 
BS: Rupee at 7-week high, ends at 54.38
  03 Jul 17:30
 
The rupee rose to a one-and-a-half-month high on Tuesday as custodian banks sold dollars that could be funnelled into domestic shares or debt investments, following improved foreign investor sentiment...
 
NS: SBI eyes to float dollar-denominated bond
  03 Jul 17:29
 
New Delhi: State-owned banking giant SBI is planning to raise up to $ 2 billion in overseas borrowings through dollar-denominated bonds and has hired six investment banks, including Citigroup and UBS, for the issue...
 
TRD: Dollar Steady As Busy Week Looms
  03 Jul 17:28
 
-- Dollar steady against range of currencies as EU summit boost fades

-- Markets cautious before key U...
 
RS: Copper, Crude Oil Rise on Central Bank Stimulus Hopes
  03 Jul 17:27
 
Commodity prices are trading broadly higher amid a pickup in risk appetite as markets revel in hopes that central banks across the globe will ease monetary policy...
 
RTTN: Gold Steady Above $1,600
  03 Jul 17:26
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold was steady above $1,600 Tuesday morning amid speculation that central banks will announce stimulus measures following the recent batch of weak economic data...
 
TH: Europe still affects direction of the Rand
  03 Jul 17:25
 
The South African Rand traded between 8...
 
LSE: UPDATE 4-Oil tops $100 on Iran tensions, stimulus hopes
  03 Jul 17:21
 
By Alex Lawler

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Oil topped $100 a barrel for the first time in


three weeks on Tuesday as tension over Iran kept oil supply concerns in focus and investors bet on further policy action to support global economic growth...
 
FRX: EUR/USD supported by stimulus expectations
  03 Jul 17:20
 
Forexpros - The euro remained slightly higher against the U...
 
MW: Crude-oil futures register sharp gains
  03 Jul 17:20
 
By V...
 
RTTN: Crude Up On Stimulus Hopes
  03 Jul 17:11
 
(RTTNews) - The price of crude oil was moving higher Tuesday morning amid speculation of stimulus measures from central banks...
 
MW: Spanish jobless claims fall 2.1% in June
  03 Jul 17:11
 
By Barbara Kollmeyer
MADRID (MarketWatch) -- Jobless claims in Spain fell 2...
 
TH: EURUSD Consolidates Below 1.2600 As Volatility Tails Off
  03 Jul 17:09
 
It’s a slows day for European currencies as the Cable and Euro both seem to be settling from Friday’s rally and Monday’s reversal of those gains...
 
CNBC: Dollar Sags, Australia's Central Bank Holds Steady
  03 Jul 17:07
 
Australia holds steady on rates, and the euro and dollar dip - it's time for your FX Fix...
 
MW: Bond market half-year updates
  03 Jul 17:06
 
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MY: Gold falls for 3rd day, traders stay away
  03 Jul 16:46
 
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Gold prices in India fell for a third day on Tuesday weighed by a stronger rupee, that hit its highest level in a month-and-a-half, but price falls were not enough for physical traders seeking to book the yellow metal...
 
IE:Rupee gains 57 paise against dollar, touches 4-wk high
  03 Jul 13:40
 
The rupee gained a hefty 57 paise to move past the 55 level against the dollar for the first time in nearly four weeks on sustained capital inflows amid government measures to revive the economy, and continued selling of the American currency by exporters...
 
BLBG:Europe, Asia Stocks, Commodities Advance On Stimulus Bets
  03 Jul 13:39
 
European stocks rose and Asian shares headed for their biggest five-day gain this year on expectations that central banks in Europe and China will ease monetary policy to spur economic growth...
 
BLBG:Gold Climbs Above $1,600 As Economic Data Lift Easing Prospects
  03 Jul 13:38
 
Gold advanced, trading above $1,600 an ounce, as global manufacturing data boosted prospects of further stimulus by central banks from the U...
 
FX:Gold firms above USD1,600 on global easing hopes
  03 Jul 13:38
 
Forexpros - Gold futures firmed above the key USD1,600-an-ounce level during European morning hours on Tuesday, as growing expectations for further easing measures by central banks around the world supported the precious metal...
 
ET:LME copper hit 6-week high on stimulus hopes
  03 Jul 13:38
 
SHANGHAI: Copper surged on Tuesday as hopes of further monetary easing by major central banks helped offset worries stoked by grim macroeconomic data and nagging concerns over the festering debt crisis in Europe...
 
FX:Crude oil gains on stimulus hopes, Iran sanctions
  03 Jul 13:37
 
Forexpros - Crude oil futures were higher during European morning hours on Tuesday, as hopes for further easing measures by global central banks and escalating tensions between Iran and the West supported prices...
 
ET:Crude palm oil futures weaken on profit-booking
  03 Jul 13:37
 
New Delhi: Crude palm oil weakened by Rs 2...
 
RTE:Oil prices recover in Asian trading
  03 Jul 13:37
 
Crude prices rebounded in Asian trade on bargain hunting, erasing earlier declines triggered by weak factory data in the world's major economies...
 
ET:Rupee hits 1-1/2 month peak on dollar inflows
  03 Jul 13:36
 
MUMBAI: The rupee rose to a one-and-a-half-month high on Tuesday as custodian banks sold dollars that could be funnelled into domestic shares or debt investments, following improved foreign investor sentiment...
 
RTRS:PRECIOUS-Gold gains on stimulus hopes after bleak data
  03 Jul 13:36
 
* US manufacturing shrinks in June, triggering QE hopes
* Spot gold may rise to $1,606...
 
MC:Re gains 57 paise vs dollar at 54.86; touches 4-wk high
  03 Jul 13:36
 
The rupee gained a hefty 57 paise to move past the 55 level against the dollar for the first time in nearly four weeks on sustained capital inflows amid government measures to revive the economy, and continued selling of the American currency by exporters...
 
ET:South Africa's rand hits 7-week high vs dollar
  03 Jul 13:35
 
JOHANNESBURG: The rand firmed to a 7-week high on Tuesday and looked set to challenge a key resistance level at 8...
 
RTRS:S.Africa's rand hits 7-week high vs dollar
  03 Jul 13:35
 
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The rand firmed to a 7-week high on Tuesday and looked set to challenge a key resistance level at 8...
 
RTRS:Euro, dollar slip on weak U.S., European data
  03 Jul 13:29
 
(Reuters) - The euro and U...
 
BS:Rupee hits 6 week peak on dollar inflows
  03 Jul 13:28
 
The rupee rose to a one-and-a-half-month high on Tuesday as custodian banks sold dollars that could be funnelled into domestic shares or debt investments, following improved foreign investor sentiment...
 
BLBG:Gold Climbs Above $1,600 As U.S. Data Boosts Easing Prospects
  03 Jul 11:21
 
Gold advanced, trading above $1,600 an ounce, as manufacturing in the U...
 
BLBG:Oil Rebounds In New York On Global Stimulus Speculation, Iran
  03 Jul 11:21
 
Oil rebounded in New York on signs that central banks from Europe to China may ease monetary policy to spur economic growth and speculation sanctions against Iran will curb supply...
 
BLBG:Euro May Weaken Versus Aussie On ECB Rate View, Citi Says
  03 Jul 11:21
 
The euro may sink further against the Australian dollar on speculation the European Central Bank will cut interest rates while the Reserve Bank of Australia is forecast to keep its rate target unchanged week, according to Citigroup Inc...
 
BLBG:Australia Holds Key Rate At 3.5% As Hiring, Currency Strengthen
  03 Jul 11:21
 
Australia’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged after cuts in the previous two months as domestic employment strengthens and the local currency’s biggest gain in eight months helps contain inflation...
 
BLBG:Yen, Dollar Fall As Asian Stocks Gain; Aussie Advances
  03 Jul 11:20
 
The yen fell against all its major peers as Asian stocks rose for a fifth day, with speculation central banks will take more action to spur growth reducing demand for haven assets...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Snap Gain On Speculation ECB To Cut Rate
  03 Jul 11:20
 
Treasuries snapped a gain from yesterday on speculation the European Central Bank will cut borrowing costs this week to stimulate growth, reducing demand for the relative safety of U...
 
BLBG:Ruble Retreats Most In Week As Crude Oil Drops On Europe Jobless
  03 Jul 11:19
 
The ruble depreciated the most in a week after oil, Russia’s chief export earner, fell as European unemployment climbed to a record...
 
BLBG:Asian Currencies Gain, Led By Peso, On Global Easing Optimism
  03 Jul 11:19
 
Asian currencies strengthened, led by the Philippine peso and South Korea’s won, on speculation central banks in the world’s biggest economies will ease monetary policies to spur growth...
 
BLBG:Euro Options Show A Year More Of Pain On Record Flow
  03 Jul 11:19
 
Derivatives traders see at least a year of pain for the euro even after the currency surged the most in eight months following the approval by European Union leaders of measures making it easier for Spain and Italy to obtain aid...
 
BLBG:Pound Strengthens Versus Euro As EU Bond Plan Faces Resistance
  03 Jul 11:18
 
The pound rose for the first time in four days against the euro as investors sought the U...
 
BLBG:Dollar Weakens On Fed Easing Prospects; Aussie Advances
  03 Jul 11:18
 
The dollar declined against most of its major peers on speculation Federal Reserve may introduce another round of bond purchases, known as quantitative easing, to stimulate faltering growth...
 
BLBG:Ex-Goldman Partner Chan Named Dymon CEO As Hedge Fund Grows
  03 Jul 11:18
 
Dymon Asia Capital (Singapore) Pte, the best-performing large hedge fund in Asia in 2011, hired a former head of macro trading at Goldman Sachs Group Inc...
 
BLBG:France Poised To Beat U.S. In Wheat Exports After Drought
  03 Jul 11:18
 
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BLBG:New Life For North Sea Oil Hinges On Coal Gas
  03 Jul 11:17
 
The mud, shin deep and soot gray, squelches and tugs at John Murray’s work boots, holding them fast...
 
BLBG:Silver Futures May Rise 25% On Double Bottom: Technical Analysis
  03 Jul 11:17
 
Silver prices, which slumped for four straight months, may rebound 25 percent after hitting a “double bottom,” according to technical analysis by Steel Vine Investments LLC...
 
BLBG:Dollar Gains As U.S. Factory Gauge Drops; Real Climbs
  03 Jul 11:16
 
The dollar rose against the euro, reversing its biggest loss in eight months, as a gauge of U...
 
BLBG:Oil Drops As U.S. Manufacturing Shrinks In June
  03 Jul 11:16
 
Oil fell after manufacturing in the U...
 
BLBG:Brazilian Currency Rallies To Level Stronger Than 2 Per Dollar
  03 Jul 11:16
 
Brazil’s real rose to a level stronger than 2 per dollar for the first time in a month after the central bank supported the local exchange rate with currency swap auctions last week...
 
MW:Dollar index retreats in Asian hours
  03 Jul 11:16
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — The dollar index edged back against major rivals in Asian trading hours on Tuesday, with investors on alert for central bank action...
 
MW:Oil off lows, but range-bound amid Iran rhetoric
  03 Jul 11:08
 
By V...
 
MW: Gold will shine again
  02 Jul 21:46
 
By Michael A...
 
RTRS: UPDATE 2-State Bank of India eyes $500 mln bond -sources
  02 Jul 21:46
 
* Mandates BofA, Barclays, DB, JPM, Citigroup, UBS
* Bond sale likely to be launched this month


By Archana Narayanan
MUMBAI, July 2 (Reuters) - State Bank of India aims
to raise at least $500 million through a five-year overseas bond
sale as soon as this month, two sources with direct knowledge
said, potentially reopening the dollar bond market for Indian
issuers after a four-month lull...
 
MY: Japan business confidence up
  02 Jul 21:42
 
TOKYO — Big manufacturers have more confidence in Japan’s economy but remain pessimistic overall, a closely watched quarterly survey by the country’s central bank showed Monday...
 
WT: Dollar gains vs. euro
  02 Jul 21:23
 
By The Associated Press
(AP) - The dollar is rising slightly against the euro, which gave up some of its gains from last week...
 
GB: Chinese copper prices chase last week’s rally at LME
  02 Jul 21:22
 
Chinese commodity futures rose broadly Monday as the optimism over last week's breakthrough at the EU summit carried into this week, though gains were muted for commodities other than petrochemicals as the elation waned...
 
CNBC: Oil retreats on weak global economic data
  02 Jul 21:20
 
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices fell back on Monday as weak manufacturing data from the United States, Europe and China reinforced concerns about slowing economic growth and a resulting curb on demand for petroleum...
 
PRC: Gold falls as US dollar rebounds
  02 Jul 21:19
 
Gold fell today as the US dollar clawed back some of Friday’s losses that came on the back of the successful EU summit...
 
MW: Oil falls 2% on disappointing economic data
  02 Jul 21:17
 
Investors worry about China, U...
 
BR: State Bank of India eyes $500mn bond
  02 Jul 21:01
 
MUMBAI: State Bank of India aims to raise at least $500 million through a five-year overseas bond sale as soon as this month, two sources with direct knowledge said, potentially reopening the dollar bond market for Indian issuers after a four-month lull...
 
CNBC: Gold tempered as EU summit rally peters out
  02 Jul 20:58
 
LONDON (Reuters) - Gold prices eased on Monday, remaining clear of session lows after U...
 
MW: Euro falls under $1.26 after ISM
  02 Jul 20:16
 
Fears about EU members’ support weighs on shared currency


By William L...
 
DY: Japanese Yen Soars on Weakest ISM Manufacturing Print Since July 2009
  02 Jul 20:15
 
By Christopher Vecchio, Currency Analyst


The Institute of Supply Management’s Manufacturing index for June collapsed to 49...
 
RTRS: Euro angst trumps grim UK data to boost sterling
  02 Jul 20:06
 
(Update quotes, adds comments)
* Pound rises vs euro as EU summit optimism fades

* UK manufacturing sector contracts for a second month

* BoE expected to opt for more QE later this week

* Sterling briefly hits 1-1/2 week high vs dollar

By Michelle Chen

LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Sterling rose against a weaker euro on Monday as optimism following last week's euro zone summit agreement waned, exemplified by Finland objecting to using the euro zone's rescue fund to buy government bonds in the open market...
 
WSJ: PRECIOUS METALS: Comex Gold Eases With Euro After Friday Rally
  02 Jul 20:05
 
--Comex August gold recently down $10...
 
MW: Europe stocks rise as investors await ECB
  02 Jul 20:03
 
Linde falls after offering $4...
 
WSJ: BASE METALS: Copper Futures Slip as Investors Capture Gains
  02 Jul 20:00
 
--Comex September copper down 0...
 
RTRS: UPDATE 1-US gas futures slip 2 pct early despite more heat
  02 Jul 20:00
 
* Front-month below last week's 5-1/2 month high
* Hot weather still on tap in six to 10-day outlooks
* Recent storage data, drilling rig data supportive
* Coming Up: API oil data Tuesday, EIA oil data Thursday

(Adds cash prices, updates throughout)
By Eileen Houlihan
NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - U...
 
RTRS: Euro falls to session low vs dollar after U.S. ISM
  02 Jul 19:58
 
(Reuters) - The euro fell to a session low against the U...
 
MW: Manufacturing activity shrinks in June, ISM says
  02 Jul 19:55
 
First sub-50% reading since July 2009


By Steve Goldstein, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Manufacturing activity shrunk in June for the first time in three years as new orders dried up, according to a key report released Monday that points to a deteriorating U...
 
CH: ECB bond buy freeze remained ahead of EU summit
  02 Jul 19:54
 
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank extended a shut down of its government bond purchase program to a fourth month last week, a freeze the bank hopes can be made permanent by handing the controversial role over to the euro zone's bailout fund...
 
MW: Treasurys extend gains after ISM
  02 Jul 19:53
 
Finland remarks also keep Europe in spotlight

By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices rose higher on Monday, pushing yields down, after the Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index for June unexpectedly contracted slightly...
 
FIN: Bond rate ends mixed
  02 Jul 19:53
 
Mumbai: The government securities (G-Sec) ended mixed on alternate bouts of buying and selling...
 
TRD: OIL FUTURES : Crude Lower on Weak Chinese Manufacturing, U.S. Refinery Deal
  02 Jul 19:47
 
By John M...
 
TH: Morning Futures Roundup
  02 Jul 19:47
 
Oil bulls were back in force to end the 2nd quarter, with the lead month August contract rising by over 9%, as European leaders announced an agreement to aid struggling banks in Spain and Italy...
 
MW: Europe stocks trim gains as U.S. ISM gauge falls
  02 Jul 19:46
 
By William L...
 
BLBG: ISM Index Of U.S. Manufacturing Decreased To 49.7 In June
  02 Jul 19:45
 
The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index fell to 49...
 
BLBG: Bond Market Backs Obama With Record Demand For New Debt
  02 Jul 19:44
 
Investors are plowing cash into new U...
 
IND: Gold price slips on subdued demand, global cues; silver edges up
  02 Jul 19:43
 
Gold prices slipped at the domestic bullion market here today due to fall in offtake from traders and investors amid weak trend in overseas markets...
 
DY: US Dollar Forecast Bearish as Forex Volatility Tumbles
  02 Jul 19:42
 
A sharp drop in forex market volatility warns that the safe-haven US Dollar (ticker: USDOLLAR) may do poorly against the high-yielding Australian Dollar, but critical economic event risk warns against complacency...
 
RD: World economic problems lead to lower gas prices
  02 Jul 19:41
 
Analysts predicted this spring that gasoline would be selling in Iowa at four-bucks a gallon by the 4th of July, but that won’t happen...
 
MW: U.S. stocks fall; ISM drops below 50%
  02 Jul 19:41
 
By Myra P...
 
FOX: Oil Falls on Weak Economic Data
  02 Jul 19:40
 
Brent crude oil fell towards $96 a barrel on Monday after weak data from Europe and Asian economies including China, the world's top energy consumer, deepened concerns that the world economy is deteriorating...
 
TH: Australian dollar gains on European leaders' policy action
  02 Jul 19:39
 
THE Australian dollar was higher late yesterday, reflecting improved confidence about the immediate outlook for the EU after its leaders took surprise policy action last week, and expectations that the local benchmark interest rate will be kept steady today...
 
MW: Oil gives back some of previous week’s rally
  02 Jul 19:38
 
Crude back below $85; natural gas, petroleum products also weaker

By Claudia Assis and Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures retreated Monday, feeling the pinch of a manufacturing slowdown in China and paring sharp gains made to close out the second quarter...
 
WSJ: Gold Eases After Friday Rally
  02 Jul 19:38
 
By MATT DAY

NEW YORK—Gold futures eased Monday, under pressure from a stronger dollar as traders reassessed their view of last week's summit of European Union leaders...
 
MW: Treasurys extend gains, dollar up after ISM
  02 Jul 19:37
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices extended gains and the dollar stayed up on Monday after the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index for June unexpectedly contracted slightly...
 
UPI: Iran: U.S., EU hold economy hostage
  02 Jul 18:45
 
TEHRAN, July 2 (UPI) -- The U...
 
CNBC: Euro Down vs Dollar and Yen; Doubts Over EU Deal
  02 Jul 18:44
 
The euro slipped against the dollar on Monday, after fiscally strong Finland and the Netherlands opposed a plan for the euro zone's permanent bailout fund to buy government bonds in the secondary market...
 
CD: Oil falls below $84 amid waning EU euphoria
  02 Jul 18:42
 
SINGAPORE -Oil fell below $84 a barrel Monday in Asia amid waning euphoria over the latest EU plans to tackle the continent's debt and economic woes...
 
BLBG: Bond Market Backs Obama With Record Demand For New Debt
  02 Jul 18:42
 
Investors are plowing cash into new U...
 
MW: Gold futures decline as Europe glow fades
  02 Jul 18:41
 
By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Gold futures declined on Monday, retreating from sharp gains made in the previous session, after Europe announced a plan to shore up its fragile banking sector and economy...
 
MY: Rupee gains for 3rd day; foreign banks sell dollars
  02 Jul 18:40
 
The rupee strengthened for the third straight session on Monday on the back of dollar sales by investors, following some clarity on certain taxation rules, as also by others looking to bid at the auction for government debt limits...
 
SD: Euro Declines Versus Yen, Dollar as Unemployment Rises to Record
  02 Jul 18:38
 
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell, snapping its biggest gain versus the yen in more than 15 months, as a report showed unemployment in the 17 countries sharing the currency climbed to a record in May...
 
CNBC: Oil Falls to $96 on Factory Data, Fading EU Hopes
  02 Jul 18:36
 
Brent crude oil fell to $96 a barrel on Monday after weak data from Europe and Asian economies including China, the world's top energy consumer, deepened concerns that the world economy is deteriorating...
 
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