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EN:Australian dollar (AUD) continues to see mixed fortunes; GBP AUD is currently lower
  21 Sep 16:31
 
The pound Australian dollar exchange rate is 0...
 
ET:World stocks and euro stabilise before Fed meet
  21 Sep 16:30
 
LONDON: World stocks held steady above this month\'s one-year low on Wednesday and the euro also stabilised as investors looked to the Federal Reserve to announce steps to guide long-term US interest rates lower to help the economy...
 
FX:FOREX: Pound Losses to be Limited on Dovish Bank of England Minutes
  21 Sep 16:14
 

Dovish BoE Minutes May Not Have Lasting Impact on British Pound

US Dollar to Rise if Fed Reserve Opts Not to Increase Balance Sheet


Currency markets languished in quiet consolidation throughout the overnight session as traders braced for the upcomingFederal Reserve monetary policy announcement set to cross the wires at 18:15 GMT...
 
WSJ:BASE METALS: Shanghai Copper Narrows Losses As Equities Gain
  21 Sep 16:14
 
SHANGHAI (Dow Jones)--Base metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed Wednesday, with copper settling lower after narrowing early losses as Chinese equity markets rose...
 
RTRS:METALS-Copper sags on slowdown fears, eyes FOMC
  21 Sep 16:13
 
* Lead stocks hit record high of 374,825 on lack of available supply
* China copper concentrate imports jump in August
* U...
 
MB:Base metals prices slide in LME pre-market on economic jitters, softer demand
  21 Sep 16:11
 
Base metals prices slumped still further during pre-market trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Wednesday as physical demand slackened and turmoil in global financial markets continued to drag sentiment down

Base metals prices slumped still further during pre-market trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Wednesday as physical demand slackened and turmoil in global financial markets continued to drag sentiment down...
 
RTRS:Gold Fields' Philippine mine cost seen up to $2 bln-govt
  21 Sep 16:11
 
MANILA, Sept 21 (Reuters) - South Africa\'s Gold Fields Ltd could invest up to $2 billion to develop a gold and copper prospect in the Philippines, a government official said on Wednesday, although the company said it was far too early for such estimates...
 
WSJ:Australian Exchange to Lure Investors With Gold
  21 Sep 16:08
 
By ROBB M...
 
RT:Gold prices drive Highland Gold profits up
  21 Sep 16:05
 
Highland Gold, the London listed Russian focused gold miner, has posted a 1H 2011 net profit of $70...
 
BLBG:Euro Bonds Should Not Be Ruled Out: Barroso
  21 Sep 16:05
 
Policy makers battling a European debt crisis shouldn’t rule out issuing joint euro-area bonds and must develop integration tools to make that possible, even if German opposition means it can’t be done immediately, European Commission President Jose Barroso said...
 
BLBG:Wheat Climbs for Second Day as Adverse U.S. Weather May Reduce Crop Yields
  21 Sep 16:04
 
Wheat rose for a second day in Chicago on speculation that adverse weather in the U...
 
BLBG:Mauritius Rupee Gains for Second Day on Greek Payment Optimism
  21 Sep 15:29
 
Mauritius’s rupee appreciated for a second day versus the dollar as optimism grows that Greece will meet requirements for further aid...
 
OP:Euro falls slightly versus the US dollar
  21 Sep 15:29
 
STERLING was up 0...
 
WSJ:Sterling Trades At Eight-Month Low Against Dollar After BOE Minutes
  21 Sep 15:27
 
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Sterling traded at a new eight-month low against the dollar Wednesday and it was inching closer to an all-time low against the Japanese yen, after the Bank of England\'s minutes showed an increasing likelihood the central bank would adopt more stimulus measures...
 
BLBG:Borg Rejects Swedish Krona Haven Status, Says Currency May Fall
  21 Sep 15:26
 
Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg rejected talk of the krona becoming a haven against the backdrop of a deepening European debt crisis and predicted the currency will fall if financial markets deteriorate...
 
EN:Euro exchange rate today: EUR given breathing space; but we know how jittery traders are
  21 Sep 15:25
 
The euro dollar exchange rate is 0...
 
EN:British Pound Sterling: Currency fails to extend yesterday's bounce vs USD
  21 Sep 15:22
 
The pound to euro exchange rate is 0...
 
CO:MCX Crude oil weakens as IMF cuts global growth forecast
  21 Sep 15:22
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): MCX Crude oil is trading flat on Wednesday afternoon as IMF cut their growth forecast amidst the US and Euro zone worries...
 
BLBG:Russia Faces Recession for Two Years With $50 Oil, IMF Says
  21 Sep 15:21
 
Russia’s economy would slip into recession for one to two years if oil prices fall to $50 a barrel next year and stay at that level, according to the International Monetary Fund...
 
BLBG:Surgutneftegas Said to Sell Urals Crude Oil to BP for October
  21 Sep 15:18
 
OAO Surgutneftegas, a Russian oil producer, sold 100,000 metric tons of Urals crude for loading in October from the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk to BP Plc through a tender, said two traders who participate in the market...
 
MW:Gold Fields Makes Second Down-payment on FSE Gold-Copper Project
  21 Sep 15:17
 
JOHANNESBURG, September 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Gold Fields Makes Second US$66 Million Down-Payment Under the Option Agreement to Acquire a 60% Interest in the FSE Gold-Copper Project in the Philippines

Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE, NASDAQ Dubai: GFI) has made the second down-payment of US$66 million in terms of the option agreements to acquire a 60% interest in the undeveloped gold-copper Far Southeast (FSE) deposit in the Philippines...
 
RI:Gold price climbs back above $US1800
  21 Sep 15:16
 
GOLD futures reclaimed $US1800 an ounce and silver rose above $US40 an ounce as investors saw a bargain in both metals’ drop to multi-week lows in the previous session...
 
RTRS:Gold to clear $2,000 in 2012 as rally cools: LBMA poll
  21 Sep 15:14
 
(Reuters) - Gold\'s rally will extend beyond $2,000 an ounce in the next year, but won\'t match the record-breaking 50 percent surge of the last 12 months, according to an annual survey of gold investors and analysts at the world\'s biggest bullion traders event...
 
BLBG:Ruble Has Longest Losing Streak Against Target Basket Since 2009 on Crude
  21 Sep 15:10
 
The ruble declined for a ninth day against the central bank’s target dollar-euro basket, its longest stretch of declines since February 2009, as oil fell...
 
BLBG:Gold May Climb for Second Day Amid Speculation World Economy Might Falter
  21 Sep 15:10
 
Gold may gain for a second day in London as concerns about economic growth and speculation the Federal Reserve may announce further stimulus measures boost demand for gold as an alternative investment...
 
BLBG:Pound Drops to Eight-Month Low as BOE Considers Extra Stimulus; Gilts Fall
  21 Sep 15:09
 
The pound fell to an eight-month low against the dollar after Bank of England minutes showed officials considered adding extra stimulus to the economy...
 
BLBG:Pound Extends Drop Against Dollar After Bank of England Minutes Q
  21 Sep 14:27
 
The pound extended its decline against the dollar after the Bank of England minutes showed policy makers see an expansion of their bond-buying program as increasingly probable...
 
RTRS:Sterling hits 8-mth low vs dollar, gilts rise on BoE mins
  21 Sep 14:24
 
(Reuters) - Sterling extended losses, hitting an eight-month low against the dollar and a 2-1/2 year low against the yen on Wednesday while gilts rose after Bank of England minutes showed policymakers stood ready to pump more money into the UK economy while data showed UK public borrowing at a record August high...
 
RTTN:Pound Mixed Ahead Of Bank Of England Minutes
  21 Sep 14:23
 
(RTTNews) - At 4...
 
MC:India gold edges up; awaits leads from US Fed
  21 Sep 14:22
 
India gold edged higher on Wednesday afternoon following similar trend overseas, with investors awaiting the conclusion of the US Federal Reserve meeting for direction in the precious metals complex, dealers said...
 
RTTN:Euro And Pound Falls Against Dollar And Yen
  21 Sep 14:21
 
(RTTNews) - During early European deals on Wednesday, the euro and the pound declined against their US and Japanese counterparts on the back of a slide in regional stocks...
 
BLBG:Dollar Index Rises Before Federal Reserve Meeting; Yen Advances
  21 Sep 14:21
 
The Dollar Index advanced amid speculation the Federal Reserve may announce further stimulus measures for the world’s biggest economy following a two-day policy meeting...
 
RTRS:PRECIOUS-Gold edges up ahead of Fed decision
  21 Sep 14:20
 
* Spot gold headed for biggest quarterly rise in 25 years
* Spot gold to remain rangebound-technicals
* Coming up: FOMC statement; 1815 GMT

(Adds comments; updates prices)
By Rujun Shen
SINGAPORE, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged up on
Wednesday, as worries about a worsening euro zone debt crisis
supported safe-haven sentiment ahead of the conclusion of a U...
 
BD:Rand flat versus dollar
  21 Sep 14:19
 
The rand was flat in morning trade after reaching a 14-month low against the dollar yesterday...
 
WSJ:New Zealand Dollar Higher Late But Rangebound Ahead Of Fed
  21 Sep 14:18
 

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NZD/USD 0...
 
WSJ:Australian Dollar Up Late On China Data, Fed Speculation
  21 Sep 14:18
 

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WSJ:WORLD FOREX: Dollar Hits 1-Month Low Vs Yen Ahead Of FOMC Outcome
  21 Sep 14:15
 
-- All eyes are on whether Fed will take easing steps in addition to expected twist operation

-- Dollar may fall further if Fed is aggressive in easing

-- Euro\'s trend remains downward, possible it to fall below Y89...
 
SM:Crude oil futures slip ahead of FOMC, U.S. supply data
  21 Sep 14:13
 
Forexpros – Crude oil futures edged lower on Wednesday, as traders positioned themselves ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting later in the day and a government report on U...
 
BS:Crude palm oil futures down on weak overseas cues
  21 Sep 14:11
 
Crude palm oil prices fell by Rs 6...
 
WSJ:OIL FUTURES: Crude Eases Ahead Of Fed Meeting, U.S. Oil Data
  21 Sep 14:10
 
By Cheang Chee Yew
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Crude-oil futures traded marginally lower in Asia Wednesday, with the market awaiting cues from the outcome of a two-day U...
 
RTRS:Brent creeps up ahead of Fed, economy weighs
  21 Sep 14:08
 
* U...
 
CO:Silver prices move in tandem with Indian Rupee
  21 Sep 14:07
 
By Dr Jeffrey Lewis

Investors shouldn’t forget one of the best sources of demand for Silver and gold—India...
 
RTRS:METALS-London copper rises from 9-month low
  21 Sep 13:51
 
* Copper up 0...
 
RTRS:METALS-London copper rises from 9-month low
  21 Sep 13:51
 
* Copper up 0...
 
RTRS:METALS-London copper rises from 9-month low
  21 Sep 13:51
 
* Copper up 0...
 
WSJ:PRECIOUS METALS: Gold Range-Bound In Asia Ahead Of Fed Meeting
  21 Sep 13:50
 
By Arpan Mukherjee
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

WELLINGTON (Dow Jones)--Gold was trading in a narrow range in Asia with investors reluctant to take new positions amid cautious trading ahead of the much-awaited outcome of the U...
 
FX:Gold futures climb to 2-day high with Fed in focus
  21 Sep 13:49
 
Forexpros – Gold futures were up for a second day on Wednesday, as concerns over the global growth outlook boosted the appeal of the precious metal, while investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting later in the day...
 
BLBG:Oil Declines in New York After Report of Higher U.S. Crude Inventories
  21 Sep 13:33
 
Oil fell in New York as investors bet that crude stockpiles in the U...
 
ET:Rupee trims gain on euro, local shares turn choppy, euro retreats
  21 Sep 13:31
 
MUMBAI: Rupee erased early gains in afternoon trade on Wednesday, dragged back towards the more-than-48 per dollar mark by choppy domestic equities and a euro retreat...
 
MC:Rupee still maintains weakness targeting 48.50: India Forex
  21 Sep 13:29
 
The Indian Rupee opened slight stronger, at 47...
 
SG:Gold speeds up on rising demand
  21 Sep 13:29
 
Sacombank Jewelry Company bought gold at VND46...
 
RTRS:Rupee trims gain on euro; shares turn choppy
  21 Sep 13:28
 
(Reuters) - The rupee erased early gains in afternoon trade on Wednesday, dragged back towards the more-than-48 per dollar mark by choppy domestic equities and a euro retreat...
 
BLBG:Indian Rupee Reference Rate at 47.89 per U.S. Dollar
  21 Sep 13:27
 
Following is a table showing reference rate for US dollar and Euro by the Reserve Bank of India...
 
TA:Australian dollar boosted on hopes for US economic stimulus
  21 Sep 13:23
 
STRONG Chinese economic data and speculation the US central bank will unveil measures to strengthen the world\'s largest economy this week boosted the Australian dollar today, leaving it stronger late in the local trading session...
 
RTRS:EURO BONDS- Tighter start ahead of Fed and MPC
  21 Sep 13:22
 
LONDON, Sept 21 (IFR) - European credit markets are beginning the London trading session on a marginally tighter footing, continuing the moves from yesterday...
 
TI:Rupee up by 20 paise vs US dollar
  21 Sep 13:21
 
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was up by 20 paise at Rs 47...
 
ET:Dollar falls against yen, near post-war high; Fed meet eyed
  21 Sep 13:21
 
TOKYO: The dollar fell against the yen on Wednesday, approaching its post-war record low, with the US unit pressured by expectations of fresh monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, dealers said...
 
RTRS:Kenyan shilling sets new low against dollar
  21 Sep 13:18
 
NAIROBI, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Kenyan shilling hit
a new low of 96...
 
CP:Oil rises above US$86 before Fed meeting
  21 Sep 13:17
 
SINGAPORE--Oil prices rose above US$86 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as investors looked to a U...
 
RTE:Oil market awaiting Fed outcome
  21 Sep 13:11
 
Oil prices were mixed in Asia this morning as fears over the euro zone debt crisis returned to haunt the markets after a rebound the previous day...
 
BLBG:Bullion Vaults Run Out of Space on Gold Rally Q
  21 Sep 13:10
 
Deep in the 7...
 
BLBG:Pound Approaches Eight-Month Low Versus Dollar Before Central Bank Minutes
  21 Sep 13:05
 
The pound was 0...
 
BLBG:Corn, Soybeans, Wheat Futures Gain on Unfavorable U.S. Weather Conditions
  21 Sep 13:04
 
Corn, soybeans and wheat advanced on speculation that unfavorable weather in growing areas in the U...
 
BLBG:Swiss Franc Falls on Cap Speculation; Dollar Fluctuates as Fed Deliberates
  21 Sep 11:14
 
The Swiss franc fell against the euro by the most since the Swiss National Bank put a ceiling on its currency’s strength and dropped against the dollar amid speculation policy makers may impose a tighter target...
 
BLBG:Australia, New Zeland Dollars Pare Early Losses as Asia’s Stocks Rebound
  21 Sep 11:13
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars pared earlier losses as Asian stocks snapped a two-day decline, supporting demand for higher yielding currencies...
 
BLBG:Euro Maintains Gain Against Dollar After Second Round of Greece Debt Talks
  21 Sep 11:13
 
The euro held gains against the dollar after Greece held a second round of talks yesterday with the European Union and International Monetary Fund, limiting the perceived risk that the nation will default...
 
BLBG:Dollar Drops to Four-Week Low Against Japanese Currency, Touches 76.26 Yen
  21 Sep 11:12
 
The dollar fell against the yen in early Asia trading, reaching the weakest level since Aug...
 
BLBG:Won Leads Asian Currency Gains on Greek Debt Progress; Rupiah Declines
  21 Sep 11:12
 
South Korea’s won led gains in Asian currencies as optimism grows that Greece will meet requirements for further aid, reducing demand for the relative safety of the dollar...
 
BLBG:Canada Dollar Reaches 3-Day Low on Growth Concern After IMF Cuts Forecasts
  21 Sep 11:11
 
The Canadian dollar touched a three-day low versus its U...
 
BLBG:Japan LNG, Thermal Coal Imports Rise to Record in August; Oil Imports Gain
  21 Sep 11:09
 
Japan’s imports of liquefied natural gas and thermal coal rose to a record in August because of low utilization rates at nuclear power plants...
 
BLBG:Gold Advances for Second Day Amid Speculation World Economy May Falter
  21 Sep 11:09
 
Gold gained for a second day to trade above $1,800 an ounce as concern the global economy is faltering stoked demand for haven investments including bullion...
 
BLBG:Cattle Seen at Record $1.36 per Pound as Drought Reduces Herd: Commodities
  21 Sep 10:35
 
Texas cattle ranchers, the biggest suppliers in the world’s top beef-producing nation, will cull the most breeding cows ever this year as drought increases feed costs, driving livestock prices to a record...
 
BLBG:Crude Oil Prices Rise First Time in Three Days on Fed Stimulus Optimism
  21 Sep 10:35
 
Crude oil increased for the first time in three days on speculation the Federal Reserve will take steps to bolster the U...
 
BLBG:Gold Slides Below $1,800 on Speculation Federal Reserve May Boost Economy
  21 Sep 10:34
 
Gold traded below $1,800 an ounce as some investors sold the metal to lock in gains amid speculation the Federal Reserve may announce steps today to shore up the U...
 
BLBG:Asian Commodity, Banks Stock Fall as IMF Cuts Global Economic Forecast
  21 Sep 10:34
 
Asian stocks rose, reversing earlier losses, after a gauge of economic indicators signaled that growth in China is withstanding Europe’s debt crisis and a faltering U...
 
BLBG:Oil Slides in New York on Speculation Demand to Falter; Brent Erases Drop
  21 Sep 10:34
 
Oil fell in New York as investors speculated that demand will falter amid increasing U...
 
BLBG:N.Z. Dollar Drops Amid Europe Crisis, After Current-Account Deficit Report
  21 Sep 10:32
 
New Zealand’s dollar weakened versus the yen after the nation posted a current-account deficit that was wider than economists estimated...
 
RTRS: HIGHLIGHTS-Bank of Canada's Carney sees growth resuming
  20 Sep 22:31
 
Sept 20 (Reuters) - Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney
expects the Canadian economy to grow through the rest of this
year and signaled on Tuesday he stands ready to use a variety
of tools and policy options to ensure stability...
 
RTRS: Wall St bounces back on Fed stimulus hopes
  20 Sep 22:30
 
Stocks rebounded after a wobbly start on Tuesday on cautious optimism that the U...
 
MW: Oil pushes toward $89 on Greek hopes
  20 Sep 22:30
 
By Claudia Assis, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude futures advanced Tuesday, leaving behind a tentative floor-trade opening as U...
 
MW: Gold futures climb, recoup $1,800 level
  20 Sep 22:29
 
Euro-zone crisis intensifies as S&P cuts Italy’s credit rating

By Claudia Assis and Myra P...
 
MW: Optimism over Greece, Fed lifts Europe stocks
  20 Sep 22:29
 
Lufthansa drags airlines lower after profit warning

By Barbara Kollmeyer, MarketWatch
MADRID (MarketWatch) — European stock markets ended higher on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes that Greece will get its next round of funding and the Federal Reserve will inject some stimulus into the U...
 
RTRS: IMF calls on Europe to get "act together" on debt
  20 Sep 22:28
 
Europe needs to \"get its act together\" and deal with its worsening sovereign debt crisis, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, warning of the risk of severe global repercussions...
 
MW: Euro turns up; Greece, Fed in focus
  20 Sep 22:28
 
Talk of new Swiss franc peg weighs on the euro versus the dollar

By Deborah Levine and William L...
 
MW: IMF slashes world economic growth outlook
  20 Sep 22:27
 
Big reduction in growth estimates
By Steve Goldstein, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its economic forecast, responding to slow private-sector demand, sovereign debt and bank troubles, the Japanese earthquake and Middle East unrest...
 
RTRS: Gold miners help drive TSX to one percent gain
  20 Sep 21:22
 
By Trish Nixon

TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto\'s main stock index rebounded on Tuesday, after touching a one-week low in the previous session, as bargain-hunters returned to the market and gold miners rose along with bullion prices...
 
RTRS: CANADA FX-C$ holds weaker after Bank of Canada Carney speech
  20 Sep 21:18
 
TORONTO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar held
steady at weaker levels against its U...
 
RTRS: METALS-Copper sinks as IMF cuts growth forecasts
  20 Sep 21:17
 
(Adds analyst comment, recasts)
* IMF cuts global growth forecast to 4 pct from 4...
 
MW: Treasurys erase loss, eyeing Fed meeting
  20 Sep 21:15
 
Traders expect Fed to shift its bond portfolio


By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices turned up slightly on Tuesday, extending the prior two sessions’ rally, with traders adjusting positions as the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee starts its two-day meeting...
 
MW: Have the markets finished bottoming?
  20 Sep 20:37
 
Bill Witherell, chief economist at Cumberland Advisors, sees sluggish growth for the U...
 
RTRS: Wall St extends gains
  20 Sep 20:35
 
Stocks rose on Tuesday with the S&P 500 index briefly rising more than 1 percent as utilities and healthcare sector shares led gains...
 
BLBG: Fed May Extend Duration of Treasuries With ‘Operation Twist,’ Survey Shows
  20 Sep 20:27
 
Federal Reserve officials tomorrow will probably announce a program for monetary easing that will do little to help 14 million unemployed Americans find work, according to economists in a Bloomberg News survey...
 
BV: Gold Rallies from 2% Fall
  20 Sep 20:26
 
U...
 
RTRS: Fed begins policy meeting
  20 Sep 20:23
 
The U...
 
MW: Euro breakup threat 'greatly exaggerated:' Fitch
  20 Sep 20:12
 
By William L...
 
MW: Euro turns down; Greece, Fed in focus
  20 Sep 20:05
 
Talk of new Swiss franc peg weighs on the euro versus the dollar

By Deborah Levine and William L...
 
MW: Oil rebounds to top $86 on Greek hopes
  20 Sep 20:02
 
By Claudia Assis, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Crude-oil futures advanced Tuesday, leaving behind a tentative floor-trade opening as U...
 
MW: IMF urges Europe to avoid worsening debt crisis
  20 Sep 20:00
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Europe must take more steps to avoid a worsening of the debt crisis, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday...
 
MW: Oil rig explodes in Okla,, homes evacuated
  20 Sep 19:55
 
By Val Brickates Kennedy
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- An oil rig explosion in Watonga, Okla...
 
RTRS: Oil trims gains after IMF forecast
  20 Sep 19:54
 
By Ikuko Kurahone
Oil trimmed gains in choppy trading on Tuesday as the gloomy outlook for global economy came into focus once again, following the warning from International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
 
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