Market News and Analysis
U.S. employment rises slower than projected
Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:02:06 GMT
Employment of the U.S. private sector improved at a slower pace than forecast in March raising concerns about a report set to be released on Friday by the Labor Department, >>
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OECD's area CPI rises in February
Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:51:11 GMT
The consumer prices in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's area accelerated in February as an increase in energy prices overshadowed a slow-down in food prices. Year-on-year, the consumer >>
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Eurozone's inflation slows more amid energy costs
Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:40:06 GMT
The 17-nation bloc's inflation slowed down by less than economists expected in the month of March as a stronger growth in service costs was offset by notable decrease in energy >>
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U.K. construction sector shrinks for fifth consecutive month
Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:29:06 GMT
Construction sector in the U.K. continued to shrink for the fifth successive month in March, however the pace of contraction was lower than recorded in February, the data released by >>
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Emerging-market stocks drop amid Korea tension
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:54:06 GMT
Emerging-market shares decreased for the third successive session on Wednesday led by stocks of materials producers dragged down by declining prices of commodities as tension between South and North Korea >>
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European shares fall amid U.S. reports on Wednesday
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:43:10 GMT
European equities decreased on Wednesday after they recorded their biggest gain in four weeks yesterday as manufacturing sector activity in the U.S. decreased by more than expected in March and >>
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Sterling appreciates on speculation BoE will refrain from stimulus
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:32:06 GMT
The British Pound appreciated on Wednesday rebounding from its weakest level in two weeks amid speculation that the Bank of England will decide not to boost the economy with further >>
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Natural gas falls fourth successive day amid milder weather
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:21:08 GMT
Natural gas traded in New York decreased for the fourth straight day on Wednesday amid forecasts showing that weather in the Maryland's area will be higher than average reducing demand >>
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Silver drops to 8-month low on Wednesday
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:10:06 GMT
Silver futures declined on Wednesday falling to the weakest level in eight months amid speculations that industrial consumption will fall and as employment in the world's largest consumer of silver, >>
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Corn losses 13% since March 28
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:59:08 GMT
Corn futures decreased on Wednesday joining soybeans and wheat, which have fallen more than 20% from the beginning of 2013 after a drought hit the U.S., pushing the global crop >>
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Treasuries rise amid employment report
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:48:06 GMT
The U.S. Treasuries advanced on Wednesday pushing the benchmark 10-year yields close to its lowest level in a two-month period, after a report showed that employment in the U.S. increased >>
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DAX Index
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:37:05 GMT
European shares dropped, as investors took caution ahead of the announcements of BoE and ECB. In addition, disappointing data on the U.S. economy shattered European markets. A report showed that >>
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FTSE 100 Index
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:26:06 GMT
U.K. shares inched lower on Wednesday, as investors sat on the
side-lines before tomorrow's ECB and BOJ announcements. In addition,
weak data on U.S. manufacturing activity put a lid on >>
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Yen gains versus major peers on speculation of stimulus failure
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:15:11 GMT
The Japanese currency appreciated against most of its major counterparts on Wednesday on speculations that the Bank of Japan's inflation target of 2% may not be achieved using the bank's >>
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Hang Seng Index
Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:04:15 GMT
Hong Kong shares plunged on Wednesday giving up early gains led by Wall
Street, where the U.S. shares reached new record highs. The Hang Seng
Index retreated 0.1% to 22,337.49 >>
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