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MW: Treasurys fall on strong U.S. data, Fed concerns
  23 Apr 21:15
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasurys prices added to losses on Friday, pushing yields up, after a pair of government reports showed improvement in home sales business spending jumped, adding to evidence the economy is recovering and reducing the appeal of the relative safety of U...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stocks Fluctuate on Growth in Home Sales, Earnings Outlook
  23 Apr 21:15
 
By Rita Nazareth

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- U...
 
BR: Gold at Session Highs
  23 Apr 21:09
 
[BRIEFING...
 
MW: Crude oil turns higher after U.S. home-sales data
  23 Apr 21:09
 
By Claudia Assis & Kate Gibson, MarketWatch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures changed direction Friday, posting gains after a report showed U...
 
BLBG: Sales of New Homes in U.S. Climb by Most Since 1963 (Update3)
  23 Apr 21:08
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Purchases of new homes in the U...
 
RTRS: Dollar hits new 2-week high vs yen on housing data
  23 Apr 20:01
 
NEW YORK, April 23 (Reuters) - The dollar rose to fresh two-week highs against the yen on Friday after U...
 
TG: Gold has a strong start to the year
  23 Apr 19:59
 
A report from the World Gold Council showed that the gold price finished the quarter at $1,115...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stocks Decline on Amazon.com Earnings, Fed Speculation
  23 Apr 19:58
 
By Rita Nazareth

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- U...
 
BLBG: Sales of New Homes in U.S. Climb by Most Since 1963 (Update2)
  23 Apr 19:57
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Purchases of new homes in the U...
 
BLBG: Treasuries Fall on Greece, U.S. Orders Ex-Transportation Surge
  23 Apr 19:42
 
By Cordell Eddings and Susanne Walker

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury two-year note yields reached their highest in a week as U...
 
TH: Gold Prices Lower as Euro Struggles
  23 Apr 19:40
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were slipping Friday as Greece awaits financial aid from the EU and IMF and the euro struggles...
 
MW: Crude higher after home sales; gold pares losses
  23 Apr 19:35
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures reversed course and gold prices pared their losses after a report on U...
 
MW: Treasurys down, dollar mixed after home data
  23 Apr 19:35
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices stayed down and the dollar remained up versus the Japanese yen but down against the euro on Friday after a report showed sales of new homes surged to a 411,000 pace last month, much higher than predicted...
 
BLBG: Sales of New Homes in U.S. Climbed in March by Most Since 1963
  23 Apr 19:31
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Purchases of new homes in the U...
 
MW: New-home sales surge 27% to 411,000 pace
  23 Apr 19:30
 
By Rex Nutting
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Boosted by a soon-to-expire tax break, low mortgage rates and favorable weather, sales of new homes surged 27% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 411,000 after hitting a record low in February, the Commerce Department estimated Friday...
 
AFX: US durable goods orders ex-transportation surge
  23 Apr 19:24
 
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - New orders for long-lasting U...
 
FX: Euro slips vs dollar on persistent Greek aid uncertainty
  23 Apr 19:24
 
* Euro falls for 7th straight session vs dollar

* Greece asks to activate EU/IMF aid mechanism

* U...
 
RTRS: Gold miners set to shine on gold price, M&A pick up
  23 Apr 19:17
 
(Reuters) - Gold mining shares are set to exceed gains from last year, fueled by a bullish outlook for gold prices and a pick-up in merger and acquisition activity, potentially giving the sector an edge over other miners...
 
BLBG: Dollar Rises to Two-Week High on Sign of U.S. Economic Recovery
  23 Apr 19:17
 
By Ben Levisohn and Paul Dobson

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar advanced to a two-week high versus the yen as a government report showed orders for durable goods excluding transportation items surged last month by the most since the recession began in December 2007...
 
RTRS: India copper futures edge lower; data limits downside
  23 Apr 19:16
 
MUMBAI, April 23 (Reuters) - India copper futures edged lower on Friday evening pressured by a strong dollar overseas, but reviving demand outlook on the back of strong economic data limited the downside, analysts said...
 
SF: Copper Falls, Heads for Second Weekly Drop as Dollar Advances
  23 Apr 19:15
 
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Copper fell in New York and London, heading for a second weekly drop as the dollar climbed further on concern about sovereign finances in Europe...
 
YU: Surge in demand for overseas property
  23 Apr 19:14
 
UK buyers have recorded a giant leap in interest in purchasing property overseas...
 
GD: Gold Price Under $1,140, Dollar Rallies
  23 Apr 19:13
 
GOLD PRICE NEWS - The spot gold price on Friday slid under $1,140 per ounce, heading into the final day of the week...
 
TK: U.S. Stocks Struggle; Durable Orders Fall 1.3%
  23 Apr 19:10
 
9:35 AM New York – U...
 
BS: Gold May Decline in New York as Greek Aid Might Erode Demand
  23 Apr 19:10
 
By Claudia Carpenter
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Gold futures may fall in New York on speculation that Greece’s request for funding aid will curb demand from investors seeking an alternative to debt...
 
BLBG: U.S. Orders Ex-Transportation Jump by Most Since '07 (Update2)
  23 Apr 19:09
 
By Bob Willis

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Orders for durable goods excluding transportation surged in March by the most since the recession began in December 2007, adding to evidence the U...
 
MW: Treasurys fall on durable-goods orders, Fed concerns
  23 Apr 18:57
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasurys prices extended a loss and the dollar stayed lower on Friday after a government report showed a key measure of business spending jumped last month, adding to evidence the economy is recovering and reducing the appeal of the relative safety of U...
 
BLBG: U.S. Orders Ex-Transportation Jump by Most Since '07 (Update2)
  23 Apr 18:55
 
By Bob Willis

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Orders for durable goods excluding transportation surged in March by the most since the recession began in December 2007, adding to evidence the U...
 
FX: The US stock indexes are higher in pre−open market
  23 Apr 18:13
 
All of the foreign currencies futures open lower in the US, but at different rates...
 
CN: Euro Tumbles on Possible Greek Default
  23 Apr 18:12
 
By Peter Robinson – Greek debt worries returned to dominate the forex market yesterday...
 
LC: Oil still near $84 in Europe amid Greece crisis
  23 Apr 18:11
 
Oil prices remained near $84 on Friday despite fears that Greece\'s debt crisis will hurt economic recovery and energy demand...
 
MW: Crude, gold stay lower after durable goods data
  23 Apr 18:10
 
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil and gold futures stayed lower on Friday, after the government reported demand for U...
 
MW: Treasurys, dollar under pressure after orders data
  23 Apr 18:10
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices extended a loss and the U...
 
RTTN: Gold Steady Around $1,140 Amid A Mixed Dollar
  23 Apr 18:09
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold was little changed Friday morning amid a mixed dollar...
 
ENM: Gold dips on less offtake, weak global cues
  23 Apr 18:05
 
NEW DELHI: Gold prices declined by Rs 60 to Rs 16,865 per ten grams in the bullion market here on Friday on reduced offtake at existing levels amid a weak global trend...
 
RTE: Oil prices steady after roller-coaster week
  23 Apr 18:03
 
World oil prices steadied today, at the end of a volatile week in which the market was boosted by the easing volcanic ash crisis, but hit by sagging demand in key energy consumer the US...
 
MW: Durables orders tumble 1.3% on plunge in aircraft
  23 Apr 18:00
 
By Rex Nutting
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Demand for U...
 
RTRS: METALS-Copper gains as euro recovers, Greece asks for aid
  23 Apr 17:16
 
* Greece PM asks for aid package to be activated
* Currency markets offer base metals direction
* COMING UP: U...
 
BLBG: Goldman Sachs Should Cut Losses in SEC Standoff, Lawyers Say
  23 Apr 17:14
 
By Joshua Gallu and David Scheer

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group Inc...
 
BLBG: Rise as Greece Asks for Aid Package; Greek Bonds Rally
  23 Apr 17:13
 
By Justin Carrigan

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe rose and the euro snapped declines that drove it to a one-year low against the dollar after Greece said it will ask the European Union for a rescue package and German business confidence and earnings at companies including Volvo AB beat forecasts...
 
BD: JSE ends in red on global sentiment lower
  23 Apr 14:05
 
THE JSE ended in the red yesterday amid negative sentiment in the US, while Greece’s fiscal concerns also returned to haunt markets...
 
BS: Copper Little Changed in Asia, Poised for Second Weekly Decline
  23 Apr 14:05
 
By Glenys Sim
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Copper was little changed in Asia, heading for a second weekly decline, as the outlook for demand dimmed after China moved to rein in property speculation and Greece prepared to ask euro-region governments for a loan...
 
BLBG: Asia Stocks, Euro Decline on Greece Debt Concerns; SET Tumbles
  23 Apr 14:05
 
By Clyde Russell and Yoshiaki Nohara

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell to near the lowest in a year against the dollar and Asian stocks declined as concern about Greece’s deficit added to pressure on Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in Washington to help stem the crisis...
 
ENM: Copper gains on US data; dollar, supply worries weigh
  23 Apr 14:04
 
SHANGHAI: Copper prices edged up on Friday after a slew of positive US data infused optimism about a global economic recovery, but gains were kept in check by a firmer dollar and worries over abundant copper supply in China...
 
BLBG: Commodity Watch: Oil, gold prices slide
  23 Apr 14:03
 
MUMBAI: The strengthening US dollar against a basket of currencies continued to dampen sentiments on the commodity bourses...
 
BLBG: AngloGold, DRDGold, Wesizwe: South Africa Equity Preview
  23 Apr 14:03
 
By Ron Derby

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in South Africa...
 
SF: Rubber Drops as Crude Oil Declines; Spot Price Gains to Record
  23 Apr 14:02
 
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Rubber declined for a second day as tight supply in Thailand, the largest exporter, drove the nearby contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange to a record high...
 
MW: dollar bull has doubts about the longer term
  23 Apr 14:01
 
By Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch
ANNANDALE, Va...
 
BU: Platinum output set to rise again
  23 Apr 14:01
 
Global platinum production would grow this year compared with a 2 percent decline last year, consultancy GFMS said yesterday...
 
VN: TSX sneaks in positive day after early losses
  23 Apr 14:01
 
The Toronto Stock Exchange came back from heavy declines Thursday to achieve its fourth straight gain as oil prices turned positive and U...
 
BLBG: Bond Spreads Recover to Levels When Funds Froze: Credit Markets
  23 Apr 13:59
 
By Kate Haywood, John Detrixhe and Bryan Keogh

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Bonds issued by non-financial companies are the most expensive they’ve been since the start of the credit crisis, as rising profits help offset concern that Europe’s fiscal crisis is worsening and the U...
 
MN: Gold holds steady after strong-dollar-induced slip
  23 Apr 13:59
 
TOKYO (REUTERS) -
Gold held steady on Friday after nudging down 0...
 
PR: Gold One International Director Tops Up Holding
  23 Apr 13:59
 
Gold One International director Kenneth Victor Dicks has purchased 100,000 Fully Paid Ordinary Shares on-market in Gold One at ZAR1...
 
BLBG: Asia Stocks, Euro Decline on Greece Debt Concerns; SET Tumbles
  23 Apr 13:58
 
By Clyde Russell and Yoshiaki Nohara

April 23 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell to near the lowest in a year against the dollar and Asian stocks declined as concern about Greece’s deficit added to pressure on Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in Washington to help stem the crisis...
 
MW: European shares extend gains after Ifo
  23 Apr 13:57
 
By Sarah Turner
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- European shares extended gains after a better-than-expected German Ifo business sentiment reading helped support confidence about economic trends for at least some countries in the region...
 
BS: JSE flat, markets eye US data later
  22 Apr 20:30
 
THE JSE was fairly flat at midday today, consolidating after recent gains and, like its global counterparts, is looking to the US data later in the day to provide some fresh direction...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Declines as Greece’s Deficit Weakens Euro, Equities
  22 Apr 20:29
 
By Mark Shenk

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell for the first time in three days after the European Union said Greece’s budget deficit last year was worse than previously forecast, sending equities and the euro lower...
 
MW: U.S. stocks lower as investors focus on earnings
  22 Apr 20:27
 
By Kate Gibson
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U...
 
BLBG: Euro Falls for Sixth Day as Greek Deficit Worse Than Estimated
  22 Apr 20:26
 
By Ben Levisohn and Paul Dobson

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell for a sixth straight day against the dollar as the European Union said Greece’s deficit in 2009 was worse than previously estimated, increasing the prospect of the nation accepting a bailout...
 
TH: Gold Prices Free Fall; Strong Dollar
  22 Apr 20:25
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- Gold prices were slipping Thursday as Greek debt fears hurt the euro and boosted the dollar...
 
MT: TSX plunges in early trading amid European woes; dollar slips below parity
  22 Apr 20:24
 
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market saw a triple-digit drop in the first few minutes of trading Thursday as persistent European debt problems outweighed some positive Canadian economic news...
 
BLBG: Existing U.S. Home Sales Climb to 5.35 Million Rate (Update2)
 
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of U...
 
BLBG: Treasury Yield Near Four-Week Low as Greek Concern Spurs Demand
  22 Apr 20:22
 
By Cordell Eddings and Keith Jenkins

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- The Treasury 10-year yield fell to the lowest level in four weeks as concern Greece will need to tap emergency loans to avoid default pushed down stocks and boosted demand for the relative safety of U...
 
BR: Natural Gas Spikes Sharply Following Inventory Data
  22 Apr 20:21
 
[BRIEFING...
 
MW: Oil, gold keep losses after Moody's Greece cut
  22 Apr 20:20
 
By Claudia Assis
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gold and oil futures remained lower Thursday following news that credit ratings agency Moody\'s had downgraded Greece\'s debt...
 
WSJ: Japanese Yields Fall Strong Demand for Asian Dollar Deals
  22 Apr 20:19
 
By MEGUMI FUJIKAWA And DITAS LOPEZ

Japanese government bond yields fell as an auction of 20-year paper saw steady demand despite the low coupon...
 
BLBG: Existing U.S. Home Sales Climb to 5.35 Million Rate (Update2)
  22 Apr 20:18
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Sales of U...
 
MW: U.S. existing-home sales rise 6.8% in March
  22 Apr 19:30
 
By Rex Nutting
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Boosted by a federal subsidy to buyers, resales of U...
 
MW: Treasury to sell $129 bln in notes, bonds, TIPS
 
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The Treasury Department said it plans to sell $129 billion in notes and bonds next week...
 
BLBG: Jobless Claims in U.S. Declined Last Week to 456,000 (Update2)
  22 Apr 19:27
 
By Timothy R...
 
NS: TSX, New York set to open lower amid Greek debt concerns; dollar slips
  22 Apr 18:57
 
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market appeared set to open lower Thursday, with Greek debt problems again become a concern for global markets just as major Canadian companies begin releasing first-quarter financial results...
 
PR: Jobless claims fall, food prices lift PPI
  22 Apr 18:56
 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of workers filing new applications for jobless aid fell last week as the labor market gradually improves, while producer price data showed inflation remained muted, despite a surge in food prices last month...
 
RY: Platinum profits fall 81% on first-quarter catastrophe losses
  22 Apr 18:53
 
By Jonathan Kent

First-quarter catastrophe claims caused Bermuda reinsurer Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd...
 
BG: Producer Prices, Jobless Data Spell Inflation
  22 Apr 18:53
 
By Tiernan Ray

S&P 500 futures are well down this morning, off 6...
 
FIN: JSE flat, markets eye US data
  22 Apr 18:52
 
Johannesburg - The JSE was fairly flat at midday on Thursday, consolidating after recent gains and, like its global counterparts, is looking to the US data later in the day to provide some fresh direction...
 
BLBG: Producer Prices in U.S. Rise 0.7%; Core Rate Up 0.1% (Update1)
  22 Apr 18:51
 
By Shobhana Chandra

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Wholesale prices in the U...
 
MW: Oil futures drop as sentiment sours on Greek deficit worries
  22 Apr 18:50
 
European equities, U...
 
BLBG: Producer Prices in U.S. Rose 0.7% in March; Core Rate Up 0.1%
  22 Apr 18:12
 
By Shobhana Chandra

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Wholesale prices in the U...
 
BS: Euro Falls a Sixth Day Against Dollar on Greek Budget Deficit
  22 Apr 18:12
 
By Paul Dobson
April 22 (Bloomberg) -- The euro fell for a sixth straight day against the dollar after data showing Greece’s budget shortfall last year was worse than forecast raised the prospect that the nation will be forced to activate a rescue plan...
 
COM: Gold may gain as uptrend seen in Greek bonds again
  22 Apr 18:10
 
Gold touched over $1,150/oz late in New York before dipping slightly to close with a gain of 0...
 
RTTN: Dollar Advances Against Most Majors Ahead Of U.S. PPI And Jobless Claims Reports
  22 Apr 18:09
 
(RTTNews) - At 8:30 am ET Thursday, the U...
 
DY: Euro Drops to Near 12-week Trough Against Pound Sterling Ahead of Debate
  22 Apr 18:08
 
By: Barbara Zigah
The common currency Euro fell to an almost 12-week low versus the Pound Sterling in London trading today, spurred on by the Euro’s softness vis-à-vis the continuing debt problems in Greece...
 
COM: India Crude Oil fall on Dollar strength
  22 Apr 18:08
 
AHMEDABAD (Commodity Online): Crude Oil May moved down by 1% in MCX due to Dollar strength...
 
MW: Gold futures fall as U.S. dollar gains against the euro
  22 Apr 18:07
 
By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold fell on Thursday as the U...
 
MW: Oil futures extend losses after economic data
  22 Apr 18:07
 
By Polya Lesova
FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Oil futures extended their losses on Thursday after data showed that U...
 
BS: Sugar Drops in London, New York as Dollar Gains, Demand Weakens
  22 Apr 18:06
 
By M...
 
MW: Treasurys, dollar up after jobless claims, PPI
  22 Apr 18:04
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar stayed higher while Treasury prices gave up modest gains on Thursday after a pair of reports showed U...
 
MW: Jobless claims fall 24,000 to 456,000
  22 Apr 18:03
 
By Rex Nutting, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - The number of people filing an initial claim for unemployment benefits declined by 24,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 456,000, the first drop in three weeks, the Labor Department reported Thursday...
 
TRD: Asian Markets End Mixed Amid Cautious Trading, Weak Commodity Prices
  22 Apr 18:02
 
(RTTNews) - The markets in Asia ended mixed on Thursday with the markets in India, Indonesia, and Singapore ending in positive territory, while the markets in Australia, China, HongKong, South Korea, and Taiwan ended in negative territory on lower commodity prices, fresh concerns in Greece and profit taking...
 
MW: March PPI jumps 0.7% on higher food prices
  22 Apr 18:00
 
By Rex Nutting
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - Higher prices for vegetables helped drive U...
 
ENM: Gold retreats as dollar recovers on Greece fears
  22 Apr 17:57
 
LONDON: Gold fell in Europe on Thursday as the dollar rose against the euro, with persistent fears over Greece pressuring the single currency, while platinum group metals retreated from earlier multi-month highs...
 
INV: Futures Point To Lower Open
  22 Apr 17:57
 
Stock futures fell early Thursday amid renewed concerns over Greece\'s financial position...
 
MSN: PRECIOUS-Gold retreats as dollar recovers on Greece fears
  22 Apr 17:54
 
* Gold comes under pressure as dollar swings higher * Platinum hits highest since July 2008, palladium 2-yr peak

* Positive outlook for car sales prompts buying of PGMs

(Releads, updates prices, adds comment)

By Jan Harvey

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Gold fell in Europe on Thursday as the dollar rose against the euro, with persistent fears over Greece pressuring the single currency, while platinum group metals retreated from earlier multi-month highs...
 
RTRS: METALS-Copper dips as China monetary tightening eyed
  22 Apr 17:36
 
* Chinese data stokes fears of overheating economy

* Greek debt, Goldman case weighs on risk sentiment

* COMING UP: Weekly U...
 
BLBG: Wheat Drops on Looming Stocks, Corn Falls on Planting Outlook
  22 Apr 17:35
 
By Rudy Ruitenberg and Supunnabul Suwannakij

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Wheat fell for the first time in three days in Chicago on concern surpluses will continue to weigh on prices...
 
RTTN: Gold Dips Near $1,140 Amid A Strong Dollar
  22 Apr 17:33
 
(RTTNews) - Snapping its two-day upsurge, the price of gold edged down Thursday morning amid a stronger dollar...
 
SF: Copper Falls in London on Stronger Dollar, Greek Budget Deficit
  22 Apr 17:32
 
April 22 (Bloomberg) -- Copper fell for a second day in London as the dollar strengthened and the European Union said Greece\'s budget deficit last year was wider than forecast, sparking concern about sovereign finances...
 
BLBG: Treasury Yield Near Four-Week Low as Greek Concern Spurs Demand
  22 Apr 17:30
 
By Keith Jenkins and Yasuhiko Seki

April 22 (Bloomberg) -- The Treasury 10-year yield was near the lowest level in four weeks as concern that Greece will need to tap emergency loans to avoid default boosted demand for the relative safety of U...
 
MSN: PRECIOUS-Gold retreats as dollar recovers on Greece fears
  22 Apr 17:28
 
* Gold comes under pressure as dollar swings higher * Platinum hits highest since July 2008, palladium 2-yr peak

* Positive outlook for car sales prompts buying of PGMs

(Releads, updates prices, adds comment)

By Jan Harvey

LONDON, April 22 (Reuters) - Gold fell in Europe on Thursday as the dollar rose against the euro, with persistent fears over Greece pressuring the single currency, while platinum group metals retreated from earlier multi-month highs...
 
LIV: Asia stocks decline on lower earnings outlook
  22 Apr 17:26
 
The MSCI index of Asia-Pacific stocks outside Japan lost about half a percent

Singapore: Asian stocks fell on Thursday as several major US firms issued disappointing outlooks, casting doubts on the strength of a global recovery...
 
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