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RTRS: Oil rises above $53, U.S. job data ahead
  03 Apr 17:12
 
Oil rose above $53 a barrel on Friday after surging by nearly 9 percent the day before, as global markets continued to see the outcome of the G20 summit as positive for an eventual recovery from economic recession...
 
ET: Gold demand ebbs after pick-up
  03 Apr 17:12
 
Gold demand turned quiet on Friday as most banks, the primary sellers of gold, were closed for a holiday, traders and dealers

said...
 
MW: Asia markets end up, enduring selling pressure
  03 Apr 17:11
 
Most Asian markets stretched their rally Friday, ending another week of solid gains...
 
RTRS: FTSE slips 0.4 pct ahead of U.S. jobs report
  03 Apr 17:10
 
Britain\'s top share index was lower midday on Friday, following the previous day\'s sharp gains and ahead of the latest U...
 
RTRS: U.S. stock index futures slide; focus on payrolls
  03 Apr 17:10
 
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MW: British house prices continue slide
  03 Apr 17:10
 
British house prices continued to slide in March and are likely to continue moving lower due to the recession and credit crunch, despite improvements in affordability, mortgage lender Halifax said Friday in its monthly housing report...
 
AFP: Commodities: Crude rises nearly $2, gold slips
  03 Apr 17:09
 
LONDON (ShareCast) - US crude oil settled at a three month high on Tuesday after data showed housing starts surged 22% from January\'s figure despite expectations of a decline...
 
BLBG: Oil Falls as Traders Sell After 8.8% Rally on G-20 Agreement
  03 Apr 11:27
 
Crude oil fell as traders closed out bets following yesterday’s 8...
 
BLBG: Australian, N.Z. Dollars Set for Fifth Weekly Advance on Stocks
  03 Apr 11:25
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars are set for a fifth weekly gain as equities strengthened globally on efforts by world leaders to end the financial crisis...
 
TH: Oil slips below $52 after surging overnight
  03 Apr 11:22
 
Oil slipped below $52 a barrel today in Asia after surging overnight on investor optimism crude demand will soon rebound if the U...
 
SH: FX round-up: Sterling moves ahead
  03 Apr 11:21
 
Sterling gained against the dollar as equities moved ahead and data showed UK house prices rose for the first time since late 2007...
 
BD: Gold holds steady ahead of US jobs data
  03 Apr 11:21
 
Gold held steady above $US900 on Friday following a slump the previous day when its safe-haven status was hit by a stock rally as the G20 agreed on steps to restore global economic growth and rebuild the financial system...
 
AP: Asian stock markets extend gains after G-20 pledge
  03 Apr 11:17
 
Asian stock markets climbed Friday after the world\'s major powers pledged more than $1 trillion to combat the global economic crisis and China\'s hard-hit factories showed signs of new life...
 
RTRS: Nikkei touches 3-month high on econ optimism, yen
  03 Apr 11:12
 
Japan\'s Nikkei average touched a three-month intraday high on Friday after more data raising hopes the U...
 
AP: Dollar briefly rises above 100 yen line first time in 6 months
  03 Apr 11:11
 
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ENM: Copper, gold futures set to open lower
  03 Apr 11:10
 
MUMBAI: Copper futures may open lower on Friday on technical profit-booking after having gained about 1...
 
BLBG: Yen Weakens as G-20 Saps Safety Demand, ECB May End Rate Cuts
  03 Apr 11:09
 
The yen fell against the dollar and headed for its biggest weekly decline against the euro since February as the Group of 20 nations pledged $1 trillion to spur economic growth, sapping demand for Japan’s currency as a refuge...
 
MW: Gold weakens in Asia as investors take on more risk
  03 Apr 11:08
 
Gold prices and mining company shares alike headed lower in Asia Friday as optimism in the global stock markets gave traders confidence to move away from the save-haven of the precious metal and take on more investment risks...
 
RTRS: Oil falls below $52 after 9 percent surge, eyes jobs data
  03 Apr 11:07
 
Oil slid to under $52 a barrel on Friday, retreating from the previous session\'s near 9 percent surge, as expectations of a continued weakness in near-term energy demand prompted investors to take profit...
 
CN: Gold prices slide as investors rush to into stocks
  03 Apr 10:56
 
NEW YORK—Gold prices fell Thursday as stocks rallied...
 
BS: Gold holds steady above $900/oz
  03 Apr 10:56
 
US jobs data eyed

TOKYO -- Gold held steady above $900 on Friday following a slump the previous day when its safe-haven status was hit by a stock rally as the G20 agreed on steps to restore global economic growth and rebuild the financial system...
 
NS: Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver End Mixed While Stocks Rise on FASB Change
  03 Apr 10:55
 
Gold saw slight gains in Asia before it tumbled lower in London and morning New York trade to as low as $894...
 
BLBG: Asian Stocks Rise, Extending Global Rally, on Recovery Optimism
  03 Apr 10:52
 
Asian stocks climbed, extending a rally that drove the MSCI World Index to a two-month high, as world leaders agreed on measures to fight the global recession and manufacturing grew in China...
 
BLBG: Copper Rises for a Third Day in New York on Economic Optimism
  02 Apr 19:46
 
Copper prices rose for a third day in New York, the longest string of gains in a month, as climbing equity markets and rising Chinese manufacturing boost the outlook for the global economy...
 
RTRS: U.S. factory orders rise 1.8 pct in February
  02 Apr 19:46
 
New orders received by U...
 
MW: U.S. stocks rally further on rise in factory orders
  02 Apr 19:45
 
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BLBG: Oil Producers, Companies May Settle for $50 Crude This Year
  02 Apr 19:41
 
Oil producing nations and companies may settle for $50 crude in coming months -- half of last year’s average -- as a necessary price to pay for helping the world economy get back on track...
 
MW: Crude rallies as euro-zone rates cut less than forecast
  02 Apr 19:38
 
Petroleum futures stage strong gains as global stocks extend move higher

Crude-oil futures soared Thursday, rallying as the European Central Bank surprised markets by cutting interest rates less than expected and in turn triggered a slump in the U...
 
MW: Gold falls on optimism crisis may have bottomed
  02 Apr 19:31
 
Gold futures fell below $910 an ounce Thursday, as optimism that global leaders meeting in London are taking measures to tackle the global financial and economic crisis curbed back investors\' need to seek safe assets, such as gold...
 
MW: U.S. factory orders increase first time in 7 months
  02 Apr 19:30
 
Orders for U...
 
BLBG: Natural Gas Futures Gain in New York as Recession Concern Eases
  02 Apr 19:25
 
Natural gas rose in New York as a rally in commodity and stock markets eased concern that the recession would further trim demand for the industrial fuel...
 
MW: Initial jobless claims rise to highest level since 1982
  02 Apr 19:24
 
First-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose a seasonally adjusted 12,000 in the week ended March 28, hitting the highest level since October 1982, the Labor Department reported Thursday...
 
BLBG: Canadian Dollar Strengthens With U.S. Stock Futures, Crude Oil
  02 Apr 19:24
 
Canada’s currency strengthened the most in more than a week as stocks rallied and crude oil gained on speculation the worst of the global recession may be over...
 
BLBG: U.K. Bonds Decline as Home Prices Increase, Stocks Advance
  02 Apr 19:22
 
Gilts fell after an industry report showed the country’s home prices unexpectedly climbed last month and U...
 
BLBG: Gold, Silver Fall as Demand for Haven Wanes Amid Equity Rally
  02 Apr 19:21
 
Gold prices fell for the first time in three days on speculation the economy will improve, eroding the appeal of the precious metal as a haven...
 
BLBG: Oil Rises Most in Three Weeks on Signs Economy Will Stabilize
  02 Apr 19:20
 
Crude oil rose the most in three weeks on signs the world economy is stabilizing as leaders of the Group of 20 nations meet to address the financial crisis...
 
RTRS: FOREX-Euro up as ECB cuts rates by less than expected
  02 Apr 19:19
 
The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday after the European Central Bank delivered a smaller interest rate cut than expected and only hinted vaguely that it could adopt more aggressive means to boost growth...
 
MW: Treasurys decline as stocks, optimism gain ground
  02 Apr 19:19
 
Treasury prices fell in early action, sending yields higher Thursday, as U...
 
MW: Futures point to rally's extension on economy hopes
  02 Apr 19:16
 
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MW: Gold falls on optimism crisis may have bottomed
  02 Apr 18:28
 
Gold futures fell Thursday, as optimism that global leaders meeting in London are taking measures to tackle the global financial and economic crisis curbed back investors\' need to seek safe assets, such as gold...
 
RTRS: Euro extends gains; Trichet mum on unconventional policy
  02 Apr 18:26
 
The euro extended gains against the dollar on Thursday after European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet did not follow an interest rate cut with any comments about unconventional monetary policy...
 
BLBG: Euro Advances After ECB Cuts Interest Rate Less Than Forecast
  02 Apr 18:25
 
The euro rose against the dollar and the yen after the European Central Bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, less than forecast...
 
BLBG: Copper Extends Gains on Speculation of U.S. Factory Rebound
  02 Apr 18:25
 
Copper rose for a third day in London on expectations for a rebound in U...
 
MW: ECB chief Trichet says rate call wasn't unanimous
  02 Apr 18:23
 
At his post-rate decision press conference, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said the decision to cut rates by a quarter-point to 1...
 
MW: Initial jobless claims rise to highest level since 1982
  02 Apr 18:23
 
First-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose a seasonally adjusted 12,000 in the week ended March 28, hitting the highest level since October 1982, the Labor Department reported Thursday...
 
BLBG: Oil Rises Above $50 on Signs Economic Slump May Be Stabilizing
  02 Apr 18:21
 
Crude oil rose the most in two weeks, climbing above $50 a barrel on signs the world economy is stabilizing as leaders of Group of 20 nations meet in London to address the financial crisis...
 
RTRS: Gold falls as stocks rise on hopes for G20 boost
  02 Apr 18:20
 
Gold fell 2 percent on Thursday as appetite for other assets such as equities and industrial commodities rose sharply on hopes the G20 leaders\' summit would result in concerted efforts to stimulate the global economy...
 
MW: Crude rallies as ECB cuts rates less than expected
  02 Apr 18:17
 
European Central Bank reduces key interest rate to new low of 1...
 
BLBG: ECB Cuts Rate Less Than Forecast as Recession Deepens (Update1)
  02 Apr 18:16
 
The European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate less than economists forecast, reducing it by a quarter point to 1...
 
MW: U.S. stock futures trim advance after weekly jobless claims
  02 Apr 18:10
 
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MW: Treasurys stay down after jobless claims increase
  02 Apr 18:06
 
reasury prices stayed down, sending yields higher Thursday, after the Labor Department said initial claims for jobless benefits rose 12,000 to 669,000 in the latest week...
 
BLBG: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 12,000 to 669,000 Last Week
  02 Apr 18:05
 
The number of Americans filing unemployment claims unexpectedly rose to the highest level since 1982 last week and those staying on benefit rolls jumped to a record as companies kept cutting jobs to trim costs...
 
MW: Oil futures soar after ECB cuts rates less than expected
  02 Apr 18:03
 
Oil futures soared Thursday after the European Central Bank surprised markets by cutting interest rates less than expected, triggering a slump in the U...
 
MW: Gold falls on speculation financial crisis may have bottomed
  02 Apr 18:03
 
Gold futures fell Thursday while global stocks and crude-oil futures rallied, on speculation that the economic crisis may have bottomed as leaders of Group of 20 nations concluded their meeting in London...
 
MW: Initial jobless claims rise to highest level since 1982
  02 Apr 18:03
 
First-time claims for state unemployment benefits rose a seasonally adjusted 12,000 in the week ended March 28, hitting the highest level since October 1982, the Labor Department reported Thursday...
 
ENM: Gold prices flat
  02 Apr 17:56
 
NEW DELHI: Gold prices remained almost flat by falling Rs 10 to Rs 15,250 per 10 gram in the national capital on Thursday...
 
TG: Gold eases as equities firm
  02 Apr 17:56
 
LONDON — Gold dipped on Thursday as a recovery in equities diverted interest from the precious metal, with traders awaiting fresh direction from the G20 leaders\' summit in London...
 
FN: Copper advances on 5-month high as G20 eyed
  02 Apr 17:55
 
Copper rose towards a five-month high on Thursday, boosted by firmer equity markets and
expectations that the G20 heads in London will craft a response to the worst economic downturn since the 1930s...
 
MW: Euro soars after ECB cuts less than expected
  02 Apr 17:54
 
The euro soared against the U...
 
BLBG: Stocks, Commodities Gain on Economy; Yen, Treasuries Decline
  02 Apr 17:48
 
Stocks rallied around the world, oil and metals rose and the yen dropped as Group of 20 leaders met to discuss stimulus plans amid mounting evidence the worst of the global recession may be over...
 
ENM: Gold trades slightly lower on firm rupee
  02 Apr 17:47
 
MUMBAI: Gold futures traded lower on Thursday, pressured by a strong rupee that made the dollar-denominated asset cheaper, while the market awaited a European Central Bank policy decision and US data for direction, analysts said...
 
MW: Banks lead sharp gains for European shares
  02 Apr 17:46
 
European Central Bank surprises with a 25 basis point rate cut

European shares soared on Thursday as financials traded sharply higher amid hopes that the worst could be past for the global economy...
 
MW: Futures point to rally's extension on economy hopes
  02 Apr 17:00
 
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RTRS: PRECIOUS-Gold eases as stocks firm; traders eye G20, ECB
  02 Apr 16:59
 
Gold dipped on Thursday as a recovery in equities diverted interest from the precious metal, with traders awaiting fresh direction from the G20 leaders\' summit in London...
 
MW: Commodity currencies rally ahead of G20, ECB calls
  02 Apr 16:59
 
Dollar, yen weaker; ECB, G20 decisions ahead

Traders poured into currencies from countries that are heavily dependent on commodities on Thursday on hopes that leaders from the world\'s top countries will boost the resources of the International Monetary Fund to prop up ailing emerging-market economies...
 
ET: Gold buyers trickle into shops as prices fall
  02 Apr 16:58
 
MUMBAI: Gold buyers trickled into shops on Thursday to pick up bargains after prices fell below the keenly watched Rs 15,000 level,

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BLBG: Gold Drops in London as Rising Stocks Curb Safe-Haven Demand
  02 Apr 16:58
 
Gold declined for the first day in three in London as gains by equities curbed demand for the precious metal as a haven...
 
MW: Oil futures rally over 5% in electronic trade
  02 Apr 16:57
 
Oil futures rallied over 5% in electronic trade, picking up on the enthusiasm seen in world equities markets as the G20 meeting may boost the resources of the International Monetary Fund...
 
RTRS: India gold buyers trickle into shops as prices fall
  02 Apr 16:54
 
India\'s gold buyers trickled into shops on Thursday to pick up bargains after prices fell below the keenly watched 15,000-rupee level, dealers said...
 
BLBG: Sell New Zealand Dollar Versus Canada’s Dollar, Citigroup Says
  02 Apr 11:46
 
Investors may profit by selling New Zealand’s dollar against the Canadian currency after New Zealand central bank Governor Alan Bollard said long-term interest rates had increased too much, Citigroup Inc...
 
BLBG: China to Boost Yuan Swaps, Payments on Dollar Concern
  02 Apr 11:45
 
China’s leaders, increasingly concerned about the nation’s $740 billion of U...
 
BLBG: Copper Advances for Third Day in Asia After U.S. Economic Data
  02 Apr 11:40
 
Copper gained for a third day in Asia as better-than-expected economic data from the U...
 
AP; METALS-Shanghai copper eyes 5-month high after US data
  02 Apr 11:40
 
Data lifts metals sentiment, ShFE copper up 1...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Rises on Signs the Worst of Economic Crisis Is Over
  02 Apr 11:40
 
Crude oil rose on optimism that the worst of the global economic recession may be over, improving the outlook for fuel demand...
 
BLBG: Gold Little Changed in Asia Before G-20 Leaders Summit Convenes
  02 Apr 11:37
 
Gold traded little changed in Asia ahead of a gathering of world leaders for the Group of 20 summit to consider an agenda aimed at ending the global economic slump and avoiding a repeat of the financial crisis...
 
BLBG; Indian Rupee Strengthens as Stocks Rally Fans Risk Appetite
  02 Apr 11:37
 
India’s rupee strengthened for a third day on speculation a global stocks rally will damp risk aversion and so revive investment in emerging-market assets...
 
RTRS: FOREX-Yen, dollar drop as risk appetite improves, ECB eyed
  02 Apr 11:37
 
The yen and dollar fell on Thursday, losing ground to higher-yielding currencies as stock markets rose on hopes a deep recession is moderating...
 
BLBG: Asian Stocks Surge on Growth Optimism; Nissan, HSBC Advance
  02 Apr 11:33
 
Asian stocks surged, giving the regional benchmark index its biggest gain in five months, as U...
 
RTRS: Oil climbs above $49 on OPEC cuts, equities gains
  02 Apr 11:33
 
Oil rose above $49 a barrel on Thursday, after falling 2...
 
BLBG: Australian, New Zealand Dollars Gain on Trade Surplus, Equities
  02 Apr 11:32
 
The Australian and New Zealand dollars advanced after Australia’s trade surplus widened and commodity prices rose for its smaller neighbor, adding to optimism the worst of the world recession may be ending...
 
ET: Rupee gets further boost as stocks extend rally
  02 Apr 11:30
 
Rupee strengthened for a third day as foreign buyers continued to buy more of Indian equities damping risk aversion...
 
RTRS: Indian rupee at 1-mo high as stocks rally 4 pct
  02 Apr 11:30
 
The Indian rupee rose to its highest in more than a month on Thursday after a surge in local stocks boosted hopes for foreign portfolio inflows, while the dollar\'s weakness abroad also helped...
 
BLBG: Yen Falls as Rising Stocks Spur Demand for High-Yield Assets
  02 Apr 11:30
 
The yen fell against the euro as Asian stocks gained on optimism the worst of the global economic slump may be ending, spurring investors to increase purchases of higher-yielding assets...
 
ET: Sensex regains 10k mark
  02 Apr 11:29
 
Equities rose 3...
 
RTRS: Asia stocks gain as autos rally; ECB awaited
  02 Apr 11:28
 
Asian stocks rose on Thursday, with investors seeing a sliver of hope the U...
 
RTRS: Nikkei climbs as auto shares surge on U.S. hopes
  02 Apr 11:28
 
Japan\'s Nikkei average gained 4...
 
BLBG: Japan Stocks Advance on Recovery Indicators; Sony, Toyota Gain
  02 Apr 11:27
 
Japanese stocks jumped for a second day as better-than-expected indicators in the U...
 
RTRS: Oil falls below $48, U.S. inventories rise
  01 Apr 22:33
 
Oil fell more than 3 percent to below $48 on Wednesday, pressured by bearish economic news and a 16-year high in U...
 
MW: Gold rises slightly as dollar falls ahead of G20
  01 Apr 22:32
 
Gold futures rose slightly Wednesday as the metal\'s investment appeal increased with the U...
 
MW: Oil falls on higher inventories, economic worries
  01 Apr 22:32
 
Crude-oil futures fell Wednesday as U...
 
BLBG: U.S. Economy: Manufacturing Shrinks at Slower Pace, Resales Up
  01 Apr 22:31
 
The recession racking the U...
 
MW: Treasurys decline as data, stocks weigh
  01 Apr 22:30
 
Fed buying supports short-term debt

Treasury prices turned lower Wednesday, reversing earlier gains, as U...
 
BLBG; U.S. Stocks Rise as Housing, Manufacturing Data Overshadow GM
  01 Apr 22:29
 
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MW: Dollar slightly up, awaiting end of G20 meeting
  01 Apr 22:27
 
The U...
 
MW: U.S. factory index shows modest improvement in March
  01 Apr 22:27
 
Despite some improvement in new orders, the U...
 
BEL: Crude, gasoline supplies rise as demand falls
  01 Apr 21:00
 
Crude inventories rose more than expected last week and gasoline stockpiles increased despite analysts\' predictions for a steep drop, as demand for motor fuel fell slightly, according to government data released Wednesday...
 
BLBG: Pound Climbs Against Euro After U.K. Manufacturing Index Rises
  01 Apr 20:59
 
The pound advanced to its strongest against the euro in two weeks after a U...
 
AFX: Comex Gold Backs Down In Wake Of Data
  01 Apr 20:58
 
1455 GMT [Dow Jones] - Comex gold has given back early gains, in part after some of the U...
 
AFX: Comex Copper Pares Losses On Higher Equities
  01 Apr 20:58
 
Copper futures have pared their losses on higher equities...
 
BLBG: Euro Trades Near Two-Week Low as Region’s Jobless Rate Rises
  01 Apr 20:55
 
The euro traded near a two-week low against the dollar and pound as a report showed Europe’s jobless rate climbed to the highest level in almost three years, adding to evidence the region’s recession is worsening...
 
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