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MW: Europe stocks rise on central bank hopes
  15 Jun 21:23
 
By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch


LONDON (MarketWatch) — European stocks jumped on Friday, as investors cheered reports that central bankers stand ready to soothe financial markets if Greek elections over the weekend trigger further turmoil and credit freezes...
 
TV: Copper company claims defamation
  15 Jun 21:21
 
Curis Resources has filed suit in Canada against an Internet message board user, claiming that defamatory and false posts have caused its stock price to drop at a time the company is preparing to begin mining copper in Florence...
 
MW: Treasurys gain ahead of Greek election
  15 Jun 20:27
 
Poor U...
 
RTRS: Euro pares losses vs dlr after U.S. sentiment data
  15 Jun 20:25
 
(Reuters) - The euro pared losses against the dollar on Friday after data showed U...
 
FRX: Oll stays higher despite negative U.S. economic numbers
  15 Jun 20:25
 
Forexpros - Crude oil futures moved higher in U...
 
RTRS: Sterling up on UK moves to combat euro crisis
  15 Jun 20:23
 
* Sterling rebounds after earlier falls

* Talk of SNB buying cable supports UK currency

* Traders looking ahead to Greek election on Sunday

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* BoE minutes, UK CPI, UK retail sales data eyed

By Tricia Wright

LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Sterling rallied on Friday as investors cut bearish bets ahead of the Greek election while some cheered UK policymakers' pre-emptive move to cushion the economy from the euro crisis...
 
BLBG: Central Banks Warn Greek-Led Euro Stress Threatens World
  15 Jun 20:23
 
Central banks intensified warnings that Europe’s failure to tame its debt crisis threatens to roil the world’s financial markets and economy as Greece’s election in two days looms as the next flashpoint for investors...
 
MW: Gold up, could extend gains to a sixth session
  15 Jun 19:55
 
By Myra P...
 
MW: Consumer sentiment lowest since December
  15 Jun 19:55
 
By Ruth Mantell, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Consumer sentiment fell this month to the lowest level since December, with gloomier views on current and future conditions, according a gauge released Friday by the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters...
 
BLBG: Stocks, Commodities Rise On Stimulus Bets; Dollar Rallies
  15 Jun 19:03
 
Stocks rose and commodities climbed for a second day on speculation central banks will take steps to boost economies as Europe’s debt crisis saps growth...
 
BLBG: Industrial Production In U.S. Unexpectedly Dropped In May
  15 Jun 19:01
 
Industrial production in the U...
 
CD: Oil edges above US$84 on hopes global central banks ready to provide stimulus
  15 Jun 18:59
 
The price of oil edged above US$84 a barrel Friday on hopes that central banks stand ready to support global financial markets in case of turmoil following Greece's elections...
 
MW: Industrial production slips 0.1% in May
  15 Jun 18:50
 
By Steve Goldstein, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Industrial production weakened in May as output of cars and other items slowed, according to data released Friday that show the impact of a deteriorating global economy...
 
MW: June Empire State index retreats to 2.3
  15 Jun 18:48
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The Empire State manufacturing index declined sharply to 2...
 
MW: Factory activity cools in New York region
  15 Jun 18:46
 
Empire State declines sharply to 2...
 
MW: Treasurys up more, dollar pares gain after data
  15 Jun 18:45
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar gave up some gains and Treasury prices rose further on Friday after the New York Federal Reserve's regional manufacturing report showed activity slowed much more than economists expected this month...
 
BLBG:Stocks, Commodities Rise On Stimulus Bets; Dollar Rallies
  15 Jun 18:13
 
Stocks rose and commodities climbed for a second day on speculation central banks will take steps to boost economies as Europe’s debt crisis saps growth...
 
BLBG:Goldman Mezzanine Chief Muneer Satter Said To Step Down
  15 Jun 18:12
 
Muneer Satter, who built the world’s largest family of mezzanine funds at Goldman Sachs Group Inc...
 
BLBG:Manufacturing In New York Area Expands At Slower Pace
  15 Jun 18:11
 
Manufacturing in the New York region expanded in June at the slowest pace in seven months as orders and sales cooled...
 
MW:U.S. stock futures cut gains after NY Fed data
  15 Jun 18:08
 
By Kate Gibson
NEW YORK (MarketWatch)-- U...
 
MW:Treasurys up more, dollar pares gain after data
  15 Jun 18:08
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar gave up some gains and Treasury prices rose further on Friday after the New York Federal Reserve's regional manufacturing report showed activity slowed much more than economists expected this month...
 
RTTN:Crude Moves Up Near $85
  15 Jun 17:28
 
(RTTNews) - The price of crude oil was ticking higher Friday morning amid hopes of stimulus measures by central banks...
 
RTRS:Oil rises with central banks' pledge to step in
  15 Jun 17:28
 
* OPEC hopes Saudis will cut output target, stick to ceiling

* OPEC keeps 30 mbpd output limit until December

* World economies prepare for panic after Greek polls

* U...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper up as c.banks poised to act on Europe crisis
  15 Jun 17:28
 
SHANGHAI, June 14 (Reuters) - Copper prices inched up on
Friday and were on track to post their first weekly rise in
seven weeks, helped by reports that major central banks are
poised to inject liquidity should the results of weekend
elections in Greece unleash havoc on financial markets...
 
RTRS:RBI in focus for rupee, markets next week
  15 Jun 17:27
 
Reuters Markets Eye - A volatile week is in store for the rupee and bonds...
 
RTRS:METALS-LME copper on track to end 6-wk losing streak; Greece eyed
  15 Jun 17:17
 
* Central banks ready to act if Greece roils markets
* Weak U...
 
BLBG:Pound Weakens As King Signals BOE Ready To Boost QE
  15 Jun 17:16
 
The pound weakened and gilts rallied on speculation the Bank of England will buy more government debt to support the economy as Europe’s debt crisis deepens...
 
BLBG:Gold Traders Bullish As Hedge Funds Increase Wagers
  15 Jun 17:09
 
Gold traders are bullish for a fourth consecutive week after hedge funds added to bets that prices will rally, exchange-traded products backed by the metal expanded and Europe’s debt crisis roiled markets...
 
MW:Crude oil rises on global intervention hopes
  15 Jun 17:09
 
By Nick Godt, MarketWatch
MUMBAI (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures advanced on Friday, with markets lifted by hopes global central banks stood ready to provide monetary stimulus following elections in Greece this weekend...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Advance On Bets Fed Will Act To Spur Economy
  15 Jun 12:04
 
Treasuries rose, snapping a decline from yesterday, before U...
 
BLBG:Oil Gains A Second Day On Stimulus Speculation, OPEC Output Call
  15 Jun 12:04
 
Oil rose for a second day in New York on speculation that the U...
 
MW:Gold extends gains in electronic trading
  15 Jun 12:03
 
By Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Gold futures rose in electronic trading Friday, on track for a sixth session of gains, as the prospect of fresh stimulus underpinned demand...
 
BLBG:Gold Traders Bullish As Hedge Funds Increase Wagers
  15 Jun 12:03
 
Gold traders are bullish for a fourth consecutive week after hedge funds added to bets that prices will rally, exchange-traded products backed by the metal expanded and Europe’s debt crisis roiled markets...
 
BLBG:Asian Currencies Gain On Global Stimulus Bet; Peso Leads Rally
  15 Jun 12:03
 
Asian currencies were headed for a second weekly advance on speculation leaders of the Group of 20 nations will announce measures to combat a global economic slump when they meet next week for talks in Mexico...
 
BLBG:Central Banks Warn Greek-Led Euro Stress Threatens World
  15 Jun 12:02
 
Central banks intensified warnings that Europe’s failure to tame its debt crisis threatens to roil the world’s financial markets and economy as Greece’s election in two days looms as the next flashpoint for investors...
 
BLBG:Rubber Set For First Weekly Gain In Six On Stimulus Speculation
  15 Jun 12:02
 
Rubber rose for a third day, poised for the first weekly gain in six, on speculation that central banks may take more steps to stimulate economies as global growth slows and Greek voters head for the polls this weekend...
 
BLBG:Oil Rout Has China Hoarding Most Since Olympics: Energy Markets
  15 Jun 12:02
 
China is hoarding crude at the fastest rate since the Beijing Olympics four years ago as the slump in international prices prompts it to import unprecedented volumes even as refining slows...
 
BLBG:Dollar Falls After Data On Fed Easing Speculation
  15 Jun 12:02
 
The dollar fell for a second day against the yen after reports signaled a slowing U...
 
BLBG:U.S. Stocks Gain As Dollar Falls On Central Bank Optimism
  15 Jun 12:01
 
U...
 
BLBG:Pound Remains Lower After BOE Steps Up Crisis Response
  15 Jun 12:01
 
The pound remained lower versus the euro after Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne disclosed joint steps with the Bank of England to increase the flow of credit amid a deteriorating outlook in Europe...
 
BLBG:Cotton Futures Jump On ’Monster’ Export Sales From U.S.
  15 Jun 12:01
 
Cotton futures rose to a two-week high as exports soared fivefold from the U...
 
BLBG:Oil Climbs Most In Two Months On Stimulus Speculation
  15 Jun 12:00
 
Crude rose the most in more than two months on speculation the Federal Reserve will loosen monetary policy to spur growth and as OPEC members were asked to cut production that exceeds their current output ceiling...
 
BLBG:OPEC Maintains Oil Quota As Price Decline Brings Compromise
  15 Jun 12:00
 
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries kept its production ceiling unchanged, as concern that global growth is shrinking outweighed calls by some members for supply cuts to stem sliding prices...
 
BLBG:Coffee Price Drop Endangers Recovery Of Colombian 2013 Crop
  15 Jun 12:00
 
Colombia, the second-largest supplier of Arabica coffee beans, said a slump in prices is putting at risk next year’s recovery in its harvest...
 
FXS: AUD/USD approaches to parity again
  14 Jun 21:23
 
FXstreet...
 
CBS: Oil searches for direction as OPEC ministers meet
  14 Jun 21:22
 
The price of oil is struggling for direction as OPEC ministers debate how much oil to produce while global economic growth is slowing...
 
CM: Gold falls from 1-week high to test $1,610.90 zone
  14 Jun 21:21
 
FXstreet...
 
MW: Canada stocks fall after two-day winning streak
  14 Jun 21:20
 
By Sarah Pringle

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Canadian stocks fell 20 points Thursday to 11,476, snapping a two-day winning streak by Toronto's S&P/TSX Composite Index CA:$ISPTX +0...
 
RTTN: NZ Dollar Jumps To 1-month High Against Greenback
  14 Jun 21:18
 
(RTTNews) - The New Zealand dollar gained ground against its major opponents on Thursday morning in New York, rising to a fresh 5-week high of 1...
 
MW: Family Dollar surges on analyst upgrade
  14 Jun 21:18
 
By Sarah Pringle
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Family Dollar FDO +6...
 
BS: Rand keeps softer bias in muted trade
  14 Jun 21:16
 
Rand softer against US currency, with highly anticipated weekend Greek election capping market activity


By Andries Mahlangu

Johannesburg, Jun 14 (I-Net Bridge) – The rand kept a softer bias against the US dollar in afternoon trade on Thursday in a relatively muted session, with the highly anticipated weekend Greek election capping market activity...
 
IBT: Gold Climbs Above $1,620 An Ounce As Euro Holds Ground
  14 Jun 21:15
 
Gold rose above $1,620 an ounce on Thursday, extending four sessions of gains, as the euro held its ground against the dollar in choppy trade ahead of this weekend's Greek elections, with a surge in Spanish borrowing costs stoking risk aversion...
 
MW: Dollar slips after U.S. data, Italian auction
  14 Jun 21:14
 
Swiss National Bank reaffirms floor for Swiss franc


By Deborah Levine and V...
 
RTTN: TSX Edges Down Amid Euro Zone Uncertainty - Canadian Commentary
  14 Jun 21:12
 
(RTTNews) - Canadian stocks were lingering in the red Thursday morning as traders preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of the forthcoming Greek national elections and the OPEC meeting later today to decide on crude oil output levels, which might impact energy prices...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stocks Increase As Data Spur Speculation On Fed
  14 Jun 21:11
 
U...
 
FRX: Dollar lower after soft U.S. data, euro zone woes lend support
  14 Jun 20:58
 
Forexpros - The U...
 
GT: Commodities prices sink on EU anxieties
  14 Jun 20:12
 
Domestic commodity futures fell Thursday, though metals and petrochemicals held up better than the broader market as a Spanish government bond auction and the upcoming Greek elections loomed...
 
JM: Nikkei in Tokyo Declines, Foreign Investors Switch to Japanese Bonds
  14 Jun 20:10
 
Investors stayed on the sidelines and market indexes traded lower as uncertainty reigned in the euro zone...
 
DY: US Dollar Dips against Euro, Yen after 1Q Current Account, May CPI
  14 Jun 20:10
 
Inflation in the US remains relatively sticky, preventing Federal Reserve policymakers from taking any new action at next week’s Federal Open Market Committee, the Consumer Price Index for May revealed today...
 
RTRS: Euro extends gains against dollar, at session high
  14 Jun 20:09
 
(Reuters) - The euro extended gains against the dollar on Thursday as investors continued to shake out large bearish positions ahead of Sunday's elections in Greece...
 
BLBG: Consumer Confidence In U.S. Rises For Fourth Consecutive Week
  14 Jun 20:08
 
Consumer confidence in the U...
 
MW: Natural gas extends gains after EIA supply data
  14 Jun 20:08
 
By Myra P...
 
MW: Gold retreats after weak inflation data
  14 Jun 20:07
 
By Myra P...
 
MW: U.S. weekly jobless claims climb to 386,000
  14 Jun 20:07
 
Applications for unemployment benefits rise for 5th time in 6 weeks


By Jeffry Bartash, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The number of people who applied for jobless benefits last week rose again, the government reported Thursday, in another sign that the U...
 
MW: Treasurys slip; pulled by Europe worries, Fed
  14 Jun 20:06
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Benchmark 10-year Treasury prices declined slightly on Thursday, while other maturities edged higher, as investors try to balance worries about Spain, Italy and Greece with rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will employ some bond purchase program to stem the slowdown in the U...
 
MW: Oil rises before OPEC’s decision on quotas
  14 Jun 20:05
 
By Myra P...
 
MW: Dollar gives up gains after data, Italian auction
  14 Jun 19:29
 
Swiss National Bank reaffirms floor for Swiss franc


By Deborah Levine and V...
 
BLBG:Jobless Claims In U.S. Unexpectedly Rose Last Week
  14 Jun 18:07
 
More Americans than forecast applied for unemployment insurance payments last week, another sign the labor market is struggling to improve...
 
BLBG:Consumer Prices In U.S. Declined In May By Most In Three Years
  14 Jun 18:02
 
The cost of living in the U...
 
MW:U.S. jobless claims increase 6,000 to 386,000
  14 Jun 18:01
 
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The number of Americans who filed requests for jobless benefits rose by 6,000 last week to 386,000, the U...
 
MW:U.S. consumer price index falls sharply in May
  14 Jun 18:01
 
By Jeffry Bartash
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U...
 
MSN:Copper steady ahead of uncertain Greek election
  14 Jun 17:17
 
LONDON (Reuters) - Copper was steady on Thursday as most investors were unwilling to take positions ahead of the outcome of Sunday's Greek election, critical to the euro zone crisis which has shaken markets and hit metals demand in the last year...
 
MSN:OPEC set to hold oil output despite price slump
  14 Jun 17:16
 
Ahead of the 1400 GMT meeting, oil ministers hinted that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries would likely overcome differences between members and maintain a ceiling of 30 million barrels per day (mbpd)...
 
RTRS:Eni CEO says oil prices more likely to fall than rise
  14 Jun 17:14
 
(Reuters) - Oil prices are more likely to fall than rise at this moment, the Chief Executive of Italian oil and gas group Eni said on Thursday...
 
RTRS:OPEC to keep oil limits on hold
  14 Jun 17:13
 
* OPEC to keep 30 mbpd output target for H2 2012

* Some fear price collapse if Saudi doesn't cut back

* Meeting may be lengthy to discuss new secretary general

By Amena Bakr and Peg Mackey

VIENNA, June 14 (Reuters) - OPEC prepared to keep oil output limits on hold on Thursday, leaving swing producer Saudi Arabia to unilaterally decide whether it needs to scale back supplies to stem a price slide...
 
MSN:Oil dips ahead of OPEC meeting, Greek polls
  14 Jun 17:12
 
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped under $97 on Thursday with investors and traders reluctant to add to positions ahead of a meeting later in the day of oil producer group OPEC and Greek elections at the weekend...
 
FX:Euro finds support on Greece election speculation
  14 Jun 17:11
 
Forexpros - The euro pulled back from session lows against the U...
 
BS:Gold continues climb, traders wary
  14 Jun 17:08
 
Indian physical traders stayed on the sidelines on Thursday as gold extended gains for a fourth straight session, inching closer to its peak, helped by a weaker rupee...
 
BLBG:Dollar Falls Amid Easing Speculation Before U.S. CPI Data
  14 Jun 16:58
 
The dollar declined before a U...
 
BLBG:Pound Weakens Amid Speculation BoE To Boost Liquidity
  14 Jun 16:58
 
The pound declined against the dollar and the euro amid speculation the Bank of England will announce plans to boost liquidity among the U...
 
BLBG:Oil Trades Near Eight-Month Low Before OPEC Meeting
  14 Jun 16:56
 
Oil traded near its lowest closing price in eight months in New York before the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meets to discuss potential changes to its production quotas...
 
BLBG:Spain’s Bond Yield Reaches Euro Record After Downgrade
  14 Jun 16:55
 
Spain’s 10-year borrowing costs rose to a euro-era record as the nation’s credit rating was cut to one step above junk by Moody’s Investors Service after it asked for aid to support its lenders this week...
 
ET:Gold climbs to all-time high of Rs 30,550 on global cues
  14 Jun 15:42
 
NEW DELHI: Gold prices surged to an all-time high of Rs 30,550 per 10 gm in the national capital on Thursday on sustained buying by jewellers for the coming marriage season amid a firming global trend...
 
FX:Copper eases down after Italy bond sale; Spain, Greece in focus
  14 Jun 15:42
 
Forexpros - Copper futures eased down during European morning trade on Thursday, after Italy saw borrowing costs rise to the highest level since December at a debt auction earlier in the day...
 
RTRS:Oil steady ahead of OPEC meeting, Greek polls
  14 Jun 15:42
 
(Reuters) - Oil prices held just under $97, with investors and traders reluctant to add to positions ahead of a meeting on Thursday of oil producer group OPEC and Greek elections at the weekend...
 
BLBG:Oil, Gold, Rubber Increase; Soybeans Falls: Commodities At Close
  14 Jun 15:42
 
The Standard & Poor’s GSCI gauge of 24 commodities rose 0...
 
WSJ:China Yuan Down Late; Dollar Remains Firm Before Greece Election
  14 Jun 15:41
 
Vs Parity Previous
USD/CNY Central Parity 6...
 
RTRS:Kenya shilling steady vs dollar ahead of budget speech
  14 Jun 15:40
 
NAIROBI (Reuters) - The Kenyan shilling held steady against the dollar on Thursday as investors traded cautiously ahead of the government's budget speech due to be presented to parliament later in the day...
 
RTTN:Australian Dollar Declines On Caution Ahead Of Greek Election
  14 Jun 15:40
 
(RTTNews) - After showing choppy trading in the Asian session on Thursday, the Australian dollar dropped against other major currencies in early European deals as investors remained cautious ahead of the second round of Greek elections, which will take place this weekend...
 
WSJ:China Yuan Down Late; Dollar Remains Firm
  14 Jun 15:27
 
China's yuan fell against the U...
 
BLBG:Treasuries Decline Before $13 Billion Auction Of 30-Year Bonds
  14 Jun 15:26
 
Treasuries fell, snapping an advance from yesterday, as the U...
 
BLBG:Oil Trades Near Eight-Month Low Before OPEC Meeting
  14 Jun 15:26
 
Oil traded near its lowest closing price in eight months in New York before the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meets to discuss potential changes to its production quotas...
 
BLBG:Spain Yield Rises To Euro Record As Rating Cut Before Italy Sale
  14 Jun 15:26
 
Spain’s 10-year borrowing costs rose to a euro-era record as the nation’s credit rating was cut to one step above junk by Moody’s Investors Service after it asked for aid to support its lenders earlier this week...
 
BLBG:Pound Weakens Amid Speculation BoE To Boost Liquidity
  14 Jun 15:25
 
The pound declined against the dollar and the euro amid speculation the Bank of England will announce plans to boost liquidity among the U...
 
BLBG:Germany’s Haven Status Fades As Crisis Bill Mounts: Euro Credit
  14 Jun 15:24
 
The haven status that drove German yields to record lows is fading as the fourth bailout of a euro member stokes investor concern that the currency bloc’s biggest economy will be left picking up a mounting tab...
 
BLBG:Dollar Falls Amid Easing Speculation Before U.S. CPI Data
  14 Jun 15:21
 
The dollar slid against most of its 16 major counterparts before U...
 
BS:Gold extends gains on global cues, spot demand
  14 Jun 13:26
 
Buoyed by firming trend overseas, gold continued its winning streak to trade 0...
 
MW:Euro-dollar range-bound before Italy auction, SNB
  14 Jun 13:25
 
By V...
 
MW:Crude-oil prices rise despite euro-zone jitters
  14 Jun 13:25
 
By V...
 
MW:Gold futures extend gains in Asia trading
  14 Jun 13:24
 
By Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Gold futures extended gains in electronic trading Thursday, putting the metal on track for a five-session winning streak, helped by expectations of fresh monetary policy stimulus...
 
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