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RTRS:Brent tumbles more than $1 on euro debt fears
  03 Oct 11:19
 
(Reuters) - Brent crude fell more than a dollar on Monday to below $102 as growing fears of the euro debt crisis spreading to other parts of the region and dampening global oil demand weighed heavily on investors...
 
SG:Kuwait crude oil exports to Japan down by 56pct
  03 Oct 11:18
 
KUNA reported that Kuwait\'s crude oil exports to Japan fell 56...
 
SG:Saudi Arabia heavy crude hovers close to 22 month high
  03 Oct 11:18
 
Bloomberg reported that Saudi Arabian heavy crude sold to Asia may be headed for its highest level in 22 months relative to benchmark Middle East grades as the kingdom capitalizes on growing demand for fuel oil...
 
SG:OPEC Gulf Arab members will tolerate oil prices below USD 90
  03 Oct 11:17
 
Reuters reported that oil prices may be USD 20 off April\'s USD 127 per barrel peak but there is no panic in Riyadh, Kuwait City or Abu Dhabi...
 
CO:MCX Copper down 2.25%, COMEX copper at $3.05
  03 Oct 11:16
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): MCX Copper has plunged almost 2...
 
SG:Chile mining minister rules out downward revision of copper price estimates
  03 Oct 11:16
 
BNamericas reported that Chile\'s mining ministry sees no reason to revise down copper price estimates following the recent declines...
 
SG:Rio Tinto copper monster rises from the desert
  03 Oct 11:16
 
IN the Gobi desert, a copper mine that is expected to change the face of Mongolia\'s economy and whose ability or lack of it, to hit targeted production will swing global copper prices for decades is taking shape at speed...
 
SG:Copper eyes 2012 record on taut supply - Trafigura
  03 Oct 11:15
 
Reuters reported that copper is set to print new records as soon as the Q2 of 2012 as top consumer China restocks more than making up for softening demand from struggling economies in the West...
 
SG:Copper demand likely to raise 7pct in 2012
  03 Oct 11:12
 
Reuters reported that China’s base metals consumption growth rate could slow further next year as exports fall even if Beijing starts to loosen monetary policy after the Q1...
 
BLBG:Gold Climbs as European Crisis Spurs Demand
  03 Oct 11:10
 
Gold advanced for a third day on concern that Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis may not be contained, spurring investors to buy the metal to guard their wealth against a potential slowdown in the global economy...
 
BLBG:Asia Stocks Drop, Euro Weakens Before Crisis Meeting
  03 Oct 11:08
 
Asia stocks and commodities dropped, the euro fell to an eight-month low versus the dollar, and bond risk rose as data signaled global economic growth is slowing and European officials prepared to weigh the risk of a Greek default...
 
BLBG:Euro Drops to Eight-Month Low Before Europe Crisis Meet; Aussie, Baht Fall
  03 Oct 11:08
 
The euro fell to an eight-month low against the dollar before European finance ministers gather today to weigh the threat of a default in Greece, which is making fresh budget cuts to secure an international bailout...
 
BLBG:Crude Extends Declines in New York After Closing at One-Year Low
  03 Oct 11:07
 
Oil extended declines in New York, after closing last week at a one-year low, as traders speculated that a slowing U...
 
TD: Japan fires fresh salvo on yen as economic upswing tails off
  01 Oct 12:35
 
TOKYO - Japan said yesterday it will boost its currency intervention fund and keep watching dealers\' trading positions in yet another effort to tame the yen in the face of growing evidence that its strength is stalling the economy\'s post-quake rebound...
 
ENM: Global risk pushes traders to dollar
  01 Oct 12:27
 
NEW YORK: Tumult in the world\'s major economies sent traders rushing to the dollar again on Friday, the end of a month which has seen the euro lose around six percent of its value against the greenback...
 
LG: TODAYS GOLD PRICE PER OUNCE SILVER PRICE PER OUNCE; SPOT GOLD PRICE PER GRAM SPOT SILVER PRICE PER OUNCE
  01 Oct 12:23
 
Even though the primary index composites dropped lower once again, gold and silver prices dropped lower for the month...
 
SMR: Taiwan Interested in Indonesian Coal, Natural Gas Imports
  01 Oct 12:21
 
According to Taiwan’s Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs Sheng-Chung Lin, Taiwanese companies plan to buy more Indonesian coal and natural gas...
 
IND: Riding the rupee
  01 Oct 12:21
 
New Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore: With the euro zone engaged in a firefighting exercise to rescue itself from the clutches of a fast-spreading financial crisis and the US witnessing a slowdown in growth, India is, by no means, unscathed...
 
CM: NCDEX wheat edges lower on ample supply
  01 Oct 12:18
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): Wheat futures fell Friday as traders reduced their positions on the back of higher supply in the physical markets...
 
BLBG: Pound Advances Versus Euro on European Debt Concerns; Gilts Fall Q
  01 Oct 12:17
 
The pound strengthened for a second straight week against the euro as concern European policy makers will fail to resolve the region’s sovereign debt crisis spurred demand for the perceived safety of the British currency...
 
BS: Pound Advances Versus Euro on European Debt Concerns; Gilts Fall
  01 Oct 12:16
 
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WT: Bank of America to Charge Debit Card Users
  01 Oct 12:16
 
New fees are coming for Bank of America customers...
 
NZ: NZ dollar sinks to six month low
  01 Oct 12:15
 
The New Zealand dollar is heading for a declining quarter, after being hammered yesterday by the actions of two ratings companies, downgrading the sovereign debt rating one notch to AA...
 
ST: Copper price suffering from negative market mood
  01 Oct 12:15
 
ABC reported that the price of copper has tumbled 30% in the last 6 weeks as investors sell off their holdings in the face of economic uncertainty...
 
BU: Dollar rises as hopes fade for Europe crisis fix
  01 Oct 12:08
 
The dollar was mostly higher against other major currencies Friday as investors began to doubt that European officials will fix the region\'s debt crisis as quickly as they thought...
 
MW: Oil ends the month down 11%
  01 Oct 12:04
 
Another day in the red for crude, which settles under $80 a barrel


By Claudia Assis, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures declined Friday, finishing a dismal September sharply in the red as hopes dimmed that oil demand would pick up amid fears of slow growth and heightened concerns about the euro-zone debt crisis...
 
DN: After gold prices fall, goldsmiths take to adulterating
  01 Oct 12:02
 
Planning to buy gold this festive season? Be a little careful...
 
ENM: Gold posts big Q3 gain despite sharp monthly drop
  01 Oct 12:01
 
NEW YORK: Gold rose on Friday on lingering worries of a global economic slowdown, and the price of bullion notched its biggest quarterly gain of this year even after a sharp pullback from a record hit this month...
 
MW: U.S. government bond funds surge in quarter
  30 Sep 22:47
 
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MW: Gold rises as recent lower prices entice buyers
  30 Sep 22:47
 
Metal set for 11% monthly fall, but up more than 8% on quarter


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SB: Dollar rises as hope fades for Europe crisis fix
  30 Sep 22:22
 
NEW YORK -- The dollar is gaining against the euro as investors begin to doubt that European officials will unveil a sweeping plan to help resolve the region\'s debt crisis...
 
MW: Silver’s set for a big monthly loss, but a rally may be coming
  30 Sep 22:22
 
It looks like silver will end the month with a hefty loss of more than 27%, but analysts are still optimistic that demand for the white metal, and prices, are in for a rally — if coin demand offers any indication...
 
SF: Dollar, Yen Gain as Global Slowdown Concern Boosts Haven Demand
  30 Sep 22:21
 
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FT: Euro recovers on hopes for debt crisis plan
  30 Sep 22:20
 
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LS: World Stocks Fall After Mixed US Economic Data
  30 Sep 21:50
 
BANGKOK (Source: Associated Press/AP Online By PAMELA SAMPSON) - World stocks tumbled Friday as the boost from Europe’s move to contain its debt crisis faded and mixed U...
 
RTTN: Pound Extends Uptrend Versus Euro And Franc
  30 Sep 21:48
 
(RTTNews) - During New York late morning trading on Friday, the British pound extended its early session\'s upward trading against euro and the Swiss franc...
 
TS: Oil Price Confusion Expected to Continue
  30 Sep 21:25
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Oil prices may be getting pummeled Friday on weak economic data in Europe and China -- but are expected to pop again come Monday...
 
MW: Dollar rises as debt doubts pressure euro
  30 Sep 21:24
 
Dollar index heads for quarterly gain of more than 5%


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BLBG: Canada’s Dollar Declines to a One-Year Low Amid Economic Growth Concern
  30 Sep 19:37
 
Canada’s dollar depreciated for a third day versus its U...
 
RTRS: Euro falls more than 1 pct vs U.S. dollar, yen
  30 Sep 19:37
 
The euro accelerated losses against the U...
 
BLBG: Copper Rout Outpaces Analysts Focused on Production Shortages: Commodities
  30 Sep 19:35
 
The biggest rout in copper since the global recession drove analysts to cut their price forecasts by 16 percent in a week as mounting concern about growth eroded expectations for supply shortages...
 
MW: September UMich consumer sentiment rises to 59.4
  30 Sep 19:29
 
By Ruth Mantell
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- A gauge of consumer sentiment rose to 59...
 
MW: Dollar higher, Treasurys pare gain after data
  30 Sep 19:29
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar extended gains and Treasury prices pared an advance slightly on Friday after a pair of reports showed consumer confidence and manufacturing in the Chicago area unexpectedly improved in September...
 
RTRS: Gold rises but set for worst month in nearly 3 years
  30 Sep 18:48
 
(Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Friday and were on track for their biggest quarterly gain this year as concerns that the euro zone debt crisis was far from resolved weighed on stock markets and the euro, lifting interest in bullion as an alternative...
 
RTRS: Euro extends losses vs dollar, hits session lows
  30 Sep 18:46
 
(Reuters) - The euro extended losses against the U...
 
RTRS: METALS-Copper on track for worst month in three years
  30 Sep 18:44
 
* Traders say prices likely to firm for end month, quarter
* Red Kite reaps winnings from bearish bet on copper
* Tin premiums perk up ahead of Indonesia export ban
By Silvia Antonioli and Melanie Burton
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Copper fell on Friday and was on track for its
worst monthly loss in three years as concerns that weak economic growth may
flatten copper demand outweighed supply deficit expectations...
 
RTRS: NYMEX-Crude falls on China data, economic worries
  30 Sep 18:43
 
* China manufacturing contracts in September
* Dollar strength helps pressure oil prices
* Coming up: NYMEX Oct products contracts expiry Friday
NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U...
 
MW: U.S. stock futures stay lower after income data
  30 Sep 18:27
 
Chicago PMI, UMich data due later; Ingersoll-Rand, Micron skid


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MW: Crude falls after data, gold edges up
  30 Sep 18:25
 
By Steve Gelsi
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil futures fell 1...
 
KH: Gold rises but set for worst month in nearly 3 years
  30 Sep 18:24
 
LONDON - Gold prices rose on Friday and were on track for their biggest quarterly gain this year as concerns that the euro zone debt crisis was far from resolved weighed on stock markets and the euro, lifting interest in bullion as an alternative...
 
MN: Markets fluctuate, eurozone fears ease
  30 Sep 18:23
 
Financial issues led the gains Thursday on Canada\'s benchmark index after Germany voted to expand the eurozone bailout fund and some U...
 
BLBG: Consumer Spending in U.S. Slowed in August
  30 Sep 18:19
 
Consumer spending in the U...
 
TW: Oil below $82 on stronger dollar, growth concerns
  30 Sep 18:18
 
Oil prices slipped below $82 on Friday as the dollar strengthened and doubts remained about the resiliency of the economic recovery and Europe\'s struggle with its debt crisis...
 
BLBG: U.S. Futures Drop on Growth Concern
  30 Sep 18:17
 
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WSJ: European Stocks Slip
  30 Sep 18:15
 
By ISHAQ SIDDIQI

LONDON—European stock markets slid Friday, as approvals to expand the European Financial Stability Facility this week prompted more questions about the effectiveness of the measure, rather than calming investors\' nerves...
 
RTRS: Dollar holds gains vs euro after U.S. data
  30 Sep 18:15
 
(Reuters) - The dollar held its gains versus the euro on Friday after data showed U...
 
TH: Oil below $82 on stronger dollar, growth concerns
  30 Sep 18:13
 
Oil prices slipped below $82 on Friday as the dollar strengthened and doubts remained about the resiliency of the economic recovery and Europe\'s struggle with its debt crisis...
 
RTRS: Weak income curbs consumer spending in August
  30 Sep 18:13
 
Consumer spending adjusted for inflation was flat in August as income fell for the first time in nearly two years amid a weak labor market, according to a government report on Friday...
 
SF: Copper Rout Outpaces Analysts Focused on Shortages: Commodities
  30 Sep 18:12
 
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FRX: Dollar Rises Versus Euro
  30 Sep 18:10
 
The US dollar climbed against the euro on Friday...
 
MW: Crude falls after data, gold edges up
  30 Sep 18:11
 
By Steve Gelsi

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil futures fell 1...
 
BLBG: Consumer Spending in U.S. Slowed in August
  30 Sep 18:08
 
Consumer spending in the U...
 
WSJ: U.S. Stock Futures Slide
  30 Sep 18:08
 
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MW: Dollar pares gains,Treasurys up after U.S. data
  30 Sep 18:03
 
By Deborah Levine

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar pared gains slightly and Treasury prices added to an advance on Friday after data showed U...
 
MW: Dollar pares gains,Treasurys up after U.S. data
  30 Sep 18:08
 
By Deborah Levine
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar pared gains slightly and Treasury prices added to an advance on Friday after data showed U...
 
MW: Income declines, spending moderates in Aug.
  30 Sep 18:08
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Personal income declined in August and consumer spending slowed, the Commerce Department reported Thursday...
 
MW: U.S. stock futures sink ahead of economic data
  30 Sep 18:00
 
Personal income due at 8:30 Eastern time; Chicago PMI, UMich later


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MW: Gold has worst day in 5 years; silver drops 18%
  30 Sep 17:31
 
Gold loses nearly 10% for the week, worst since 1980s


By Claudia Assis, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Gold futures notched their largest one-day percentage drop in five years, ending 5...
 
BLBG:Ruble Extends Worst Quarter Drop Since 2009 on Weaker Oil, Taxes
  30 Sep 17:31
 
The ruble weakened for a third day against the dollar, extending its worst quarterly depreciation since 2009 as concern over slowing European growth drove down prices for Urals crude oil...
 
KN:Kuwaiti crude price drops
  30 Sep 17:31
 
KUWAIT, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- Price of the Kuwaiti crude oil dropped USD 1...
 
RTTN:Crude Flat Near $82
  30 Sep 17:30
 
(RTTNews) - The price of crude oil was little changed Friday morning amid weak retail sales data from German and soft manufacturing reading from China...
 
WSJ:OIL FUTURES: Crude Tad Higher In Asia; Sentiment Mixed
  30 Sep 17:30
 
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Crude-oil futures were slightly higher in Asia trade Friday as sentiment was boosted by positive economic data from the U...
 
BA:Silver prices may see further declines to levels around $25 -$23 on contraction of industrial sector
  30 Sep 17:27
 
Silver prices may see further declines to levels around $25 -$23 on contraction of industrial sector...
 
RTTN:Gold Edges Up Amid Steady Dollar
  30 Sep 17:25
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold was ticking higher Friday morning even as the U...
 
WSJ:Gold Price Rises
  30 Sep 17:25
 
BY FRANCESCA FREEMAN

LONDON—Spot gold traded higher in Europe Friday, supported by a mix of bargain-hunting at lower price levels and physical interest from Asia, although market players are cautious of heralding a return to steady gains while the wider financial markets remain skittish...
 
TI:Gold price rises by Rs 200, silver up by Rs 800 on festive demand
  30 Sep 17:24
 
NEW DELHI: Snapping two days of losses gold on Friday rose by Rs 200 to Rs 26,640 per 10 grams on buying support by stockists at existing low levels amid a firm trend in the Asian region...
 
MC:Gold rises but set for worst month in nearly 3 years
  30 Sep 17:12
 
LONDON (Reuters) - Gold rose more than 1 percent on Friday but was on track for its biggest quarterly gain this year as concerns that the euro zone debt crisis was far from resolved weighed on stock markets and the euro, lifting interest in bullion as an alternative...
 
BLBG:Gold rises to regain safe-haven shine
  30 Sep 17:12
 
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RTRS:Sterling soft versus dollar on rising QE expectations
  30 Sep 14:17
 
* QE expectations weigh on sterling

* Traders highlight bearish \'death-cross\' in cable

* Buy and sell interest in euro/sterling around 1215 GMT ECB fix

By Nia Williams

LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Sterling fell against the dollar on Friday as traders took profit from a rally the previous day and it looked likely to remain under pressure on speculation the Bank of England could announce another round of quantitative easing next week...
 
BLBG:Oil Heads for Biggest Quarterly Decline in New York Since 2008
  30 Sep 14:11
 
Oil headed for its biggest quarterly drop since the 2008 financial crisis as signs of slowing growth in China and Germany heightened concerns that fuel demand will suffer...
 
BLBG:New Zealand Dollar Slumps to Six-Month Low After Fitch, S&P Reduce Ratings
  30 Sep 14:09
 
New Zealand’s currency fell to its lowest level in six months against the dollar after Standard & Poor’s joined Fitch Ratings in cutting the country’s credit rating, adding to concern borrowing costs will increase...
 
BLBG:Yen, Dollar Gain as Global Slowdown Concern Spurs Haven Demand; Kiwi Falls
  30 Sep 14:07
 
The yen and dollar strengthened as growing evidence that the global economy is slowing boosted investor demand for currencies perceived as being the safest...
 
BLBG:Crude Climbs For Second Day in New York Trading ; Brent Premium Narrows
  30 Sep 14:06
 
Oil climbed 51 cents, or 0...
 
BLBG:U.S. Natural Gas Fund Premium at 0.43% on Sept. 29
  30 Sep 14:05
 
The U...
 
BLBG:U.S. Oil Fund Premium at 0.57 Percent on Sept. 29
  30 Sep 14:04
 
The U...
 
CO:MCX Crude oil futures spring back on speculative buying
  30 Sep 14:02
 
AHMEDABAD (Commodity Online): MCX Crude oil rose above 4100 mark after US Treasury predicted Europe will intensify efforts to contain its debt problems after reproaching from counterparts around the world...
 
IO:Rand softens vs US dollar
  30 Sep 14:02
 
South Africa\'s rand softened against the dollar on Friday and remained vulnerable to the risk aversion that has hit local and other emerging markets due to worries that debt problems in Europe may trigger another global recession...
 
RTRS:FOREX-Euro falls, stung by doubts about EFSF powers
  30 Sep 14:01
 
* Euro hits day\'s low vs dollar on doubts about EFSF powers
* German EconMin: lawmakers unwilling to leverage fund
* Dollar supported broadly on month-end rebalancing demand
By Naomi Tajitsu
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The euro slipped to a session
low versus the dollar on Friday on doubts about the firepower of
a strengthened euro zone bailout fund, leaving it on track for
its biggest monthly loss in ten months...
 
WSJ:WORLD FOREX: Dollar, Euro Fall Vs Yen On Exporter Selling, Risk-Aversion
  30 Sep 14:01
 
-- Dollar falls against yen on selling by exporters

-- Japan plans to increase intervention capacity, though no immediate impact to market seen

-- Euro drops due to weak stocks, New Zealand credit downgrade


By Takashi Mochizuki
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

TOKYO -(Dow Jones)- The dollar fell against the yen in Asia Friday due to Japanese exporter selling related to their fiscal half-year end while the euro took a hit from New Zealand\'s credit downgrade by major rating companies...
 
WSJ:Australian Dollar Down Late, NZ Rating Cut Hurts
  30 Sep 14:00
 

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WSJ: Asian Shares Mostly Lower, Euro Falls As Caution Persists
  30 Sep 14:00
 
-- Asian markets turn mostly lower and appear set to finish a volatile September in the red

-- The euro weakens amid continued concerns over the euro-zone debt crisis

-- The New Zealand dollar falls as Fitch and Standard and Poor\'s downgraded their respective debt ratings for the country...
 
RTTN:Canadian Dollar Declines Against Majors
  30 Sep 13:55
 
(RTTNews) - The Canadian dollar slipped against the currencies of US, Europe, Australia and Japan on Friday as traders grew risk averse after reports on Chinese manufacturing PMI and German retail sales...
 
SN:Silver Futures Prices Struggling Under Bleak Economic Outlook
  30 Sep 13:39
 
Prices for precious metals, particularly silver, remain in a schizophrenic state of volatility this week as uncertainty over the prospects for another worldwide recession continues to underline market sentiment...
 
KN:Kuwait''s crude oil exports to Japan down 56.2 percent
  30 Sep 13:35
 
TOKYO, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- Kuwait\'s crude oil exports to Japan fell 56...
 
WSJ:HK Dollar Higher Late On Weaker Greenback Offshore
  30 Sep 13:33
 


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TS:Oil above $82 as recession worries fade for now
  30 Sep 13:32
 
Oil prices inched higher Friday as recession alarm bells quieted following a glimmer of positive U...
 
LP:Brent oil price trades at $104, uncertainty on Euro debt bailout hopes
  30 Sep 13:28
 
Brent oil prices opened this morning’s session trading around $104 a barrel, as uncertainty remains over hopes that Europe’s debt problems will be contained as it emerges that a default among major Euro countries would likely to drag down the US economy as well...
 
BL:Kenyan shilling dips vs dollar, seen weaker
  30 Sep 13:27
 
The Kenyan shilling dipped on Friday as importers bought dollars, a day after the government said a technical team would propose new measures to support the battered local currency early next week...
 
BD:Rand just below 8 to the dollar
  30 Sep 13:25
 
The rand was softer on Friday morning, trading just below the 8,00 per dollar level as global markets remained skittish and prone to further runs despite Germany’s vote to extend the powers of the eurozone rescue fund on Thursday...
 
SMH:Dollar falls as markets eye debt crisis
  30 Sep 13:22
 
The Australian dollar is three-quarters of a US cent lower as parliaments of euro-zone nations gradually pass a bailout package...
 
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