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Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:52:05 GMT

Aussie gains on bets RBA to keep borrowing costs unchanged

The Australian Dollar strengthened against most of the major peers amid prospects the RBA policy makers will opt out of cutting borrowing costs during a meeting next week. The Aussie rose as much as 0.2% to 94.76 yen and 0.2% to $1.0235 at 4:48 p.m. in Sydney, heading for a weekly decline of 0.8%. The New Zealand Dollar gained 0.3%

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:50:10 GMT

Gold reached the biggest monthly drop since May

Bullion posted the biggest fall since May and the longest period of plummets since 1997, as improving economy boosted up demand for gold as a safe asset. Supply of spot gold contracted 0.5% to $1589.9 for an ounce at 10:11 a.m. in London. The metal went for a 5th monthly decline, decreasing 4.7% during February. Gold for April settlement dropped

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:39:30 GMT

Demand for unemployment claims in U.S decreased in the week ending Feb 23

Demand of U.S citizens for unemployment claims dropped by 22,000 in the week ending February 23, reaching seasonally adjusted figure of 344,000. The 4-week moving average was 355,000, showing 6,750 decrease from the last week`s adjusted average of 361,750. Seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate decreased 0.1% from 2.4% revised prior week. The figure for people who received unemployment aid contracted

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:14:03 GMT

Hong Kong stocks rise on positive U.S. economic data

Hong Kong equities extended their gains for a second straight day, with the Hang Seng index posting its biggest increase in two months, as U.S. economic data added to bullish sentiment in the market. The Hang Seng Index rose 2% to 23,020.27,posting its biggest gain since January 2. All groups in the gauge edged higher. Citic Pacific, China Coal and

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:56:15 GMT

Swiss economy is gaining momentum in Q4

Growth of Swiss economy in the Q4 was well ahead of expectations as a rise of consumer purchasing power helped the economy to combat the problems caused by a strong Franc. GDP increased 0.2% from the Q3, when it was 0.6%. Consumer spending added 1.1%. The Swiss Franc is still 24% stronger in comparison to its value in September 2008."It's

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:28:04 GMT

Unexpected decrease of German unemployment rate indicates recovery of Europe`s biggest economy

German employment rate unexpectedly grew during February indicating that Europe`s largest economy is recovering after a contraction at the end of 2012. Unemployment slid 3000 to 2.92 million, keeping seasonally adjusted rate at 6.9% this month. According to economists' forecasts, a further decrease of 5000 is currently expected. The Euro depreciated 0.2% versus The Dollar and was at $1.3113 at

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:03:04 GMT

Japanese shares up as the new BOJ governor nominated

Japanese equities advanced, with the Nikkei 225 Stock Average snapping its longest monthly gaining streak since 2006 after Haruhio Kuroda, the President of Asian Development Bank, was nominated by Shinzo Abe to be the new governor of BOJ. The Nikkei 225 Index surged 2.7% to 11,559.36. The gauge has rallied 3.8% this month. All groups in the index edged higher.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:41:03 GMT

Rupee advances ahead of budget announcement

India's Rupee advanced to a 3-week high amid speculation the government will face the widest fiscal deficit among emerging markets. The Rupee strengthened 0.4% to 53.6650 per U.S. Dollar at 9:38 a.m. in Mumbai, after earlier touching 53.6050, the highest level since February 8. One-month implied volatility increased 3 basis points to 9.53%.

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:30:03 GMT

Japan's stocks advance as Kuroda is nominated to lead BOJ

Japanese stocks advanced, with the Nikkei 225 Stock Average capping a seven-month rally, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appointed Haruhiko Kuroda as the BOJ governor. The Nikkei 225 jumped 2.7% rose 11,559.36 in Tokyo, having gained 3.8% this month. Meanwhile, the broader Topix surged 2.3% to 975.66. 

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:19:04 GMT

Asian shares rises after U.S. data

Asian shares advanced, with the regional benchmark index poised for the biggest increase in 5 months, as U.S. data boosted confidence in the world recovery and as a new BOJ governor was nominated. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1.4% to 135.07 at 3:30 p.m. in Tokyo, set for the biggest jump since September 14. Australia's ASX 200 Index added

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:08:05 GMT

Aussie rises on speculation RBA will unlikely cut key rate

The Australian Dollar advanced, halting earlier losses, amid speculation the central bank will unlikely cut the interest rate. The Aussie gained 0.4% to $1.0278 at 4:26 p.m. in Sydney, following a 0.4% decline earlier. It fetched $1.0184 a day earlier, the weakest level since October 10.The currency added 0.6% to 94.93 yen, while the kiwi rose 0.5% to 88.18 cents

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:57:07 GMT

Yen declines as Abe appoints new BOJ Governor

Japan's Yen fell for a third consecutive day as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe nominated Haruhiko Kuroda to be the BOJ Governor, boosting prospects for more aggressive monetary policy this year. The Yen declined 0.2% to 92.41 per greenback at 6:47 a.m. in London, after sliding 0.5% in the previous two days. The currency slipped 0.3% to 121.47 per Euro, prolonging

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:36:04 GMT

Sugar rose as weather threatens loading at Brazilian ports

Farm commodities except for coffee rallied on Wednesday on speculation that a recent slump in prices will attract buyers. Moreover, talks that China's grain stocks are at low level provided additional support for wheat and corn futures. Wheat climbed for the second session in a row on hopes lower prices will attract livestock producers. However, gains were capped as weather

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:14:05 GMT

Natural gas slid ahead of EIA weekly report

Energy futures apart from crude oil retreated on Wednesday despite bullish EIA report and positive US data. However, talks that Iran may agree to cease its uranium production by 20% in exchange of easing sanctions on oil exports sent the commodity group lower. Crude oil was the only gainer after the EIA report showed a smaller-than-expected increase in the US crude

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:52:10 GMT

Nickel climbs despite oversupply concerns

Industrial metals were mixed on Wednesday amid soft greenback and upbeat US numbers. US core durable goods orders jumped 1.9% in January, while pending home sales surged 4.5% last month, compared to a forecast of a 1.5% gain. At the same time, rising global supply glut weighed on base metals. Aluminum dived amid elevated LME stockpiles. Inventories at the LME remained

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:31:05 GMT

Platinum dips as South African supply concerns ease

Precious metals plunged on Wednesday amid profit taking after Tuesday's rally. On Tuesday, precious metals were lifted by dovish comments of the Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Meanwhile, broadly weaker US Dollar despite positive US data limited losses of the commodity complex in Wednesday's session. Gold dropped on signs of weakening investment demand. Holdings in ETPs backed by the yellow metal declined

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:42:04 GMT

Dow Jones reaches it highest level in five years as U.S. housing improves

The Wall Street was green on Wednesday, as better-than-forecast data on U.S. housing bolstered bullish sentiment in stocks and European stocks edged higher, as Italian bond auction reached its maximum target. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 1.3%, or 175.24 points, to 14,077.85, its highest in five years. All ten groups inched up. JPMorgan Chase & Co led gains in

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:31:05 GMT

U.S. shares higher on positive economic data

U.S. stocks extended their gains for a second straight day on Wednesday after Ben Bernanke, the Chairman of Federal Reserve, assured his strong support for growth-boosting activities and U.S. housing and durables goods data added to positive sentiment. The S&P 500 Index advanced 1.4%, or 20.92 points, to 1,517.86. All sectors in the gauge rallied at least 0.8%. Dollar Tree

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:34:04 GMT

Rapid gain of U.S pending home sales in January 2013

According to the National Association of Realtors, U.S pending home sales surged 4.5% to 105.9 in January from recorded 101.2 in December, and 9.5% from January 2012 when it dropped to 96.7. Sales were low due to insufficient supply of available homes. As the trend is expected to progress in the forthcoming months, economist's expected a gain of 1.9%."Favorable affordability

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:33:04 GMT

U.K. equities rise as Italy's debt sale reaches the maximum target

Most U.K. blue chips rose on Wednesday after the Italian debt sales achieved the maximum target and U.S. durable goods data topped the analysts' estimates. The FTSE 100 Index advanced 0.4%, or 23.33 points, at 16:52 p.m. in London. All but one sector edged higher. Weir Group Plc. was the top performer, as it climbed 6% to pace gains in

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:15:04 GMT

Demand for U.S durable goods increased in January by the most in a year

Demand for U.S hard goods that exclude transportation gear increased by 1.9% in January, the most within a year, pointing out that business investment is gaining momentum. Total orders plummeted 5.2%, well ahead of expectations, demonstrating the biggest drop of defense bookings per decade. Standard & Poor`s 500 Index rose 0.1% to 1,493.5 at 8:56 a.m. in New York. "We

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:29:05 GMT

Hong Kong shares rally on positive economic growth

The Hong Kong market was green on Wednesday, rebounding from its two-month low on the previous day, as AIA Group shares rallied, offsetting the declining stocks of Esprit Holdings. In addition, Hong Kong's economic growth picked up in the three months starting from December compared to the last year, indicating that the nation's economy is starting recover. The Hang Seng

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:50:04 GMT

Japanese shares decline as the Yen strenghtens

Japanese equities dropped, heading the Nikkei 225 Stock Average to post the biggest two-day decline since November 2011, as the Yen appreciated prior to Italy's bond sale after unconvincing elections fueled concerns over a new debt turmoil in Europe. The Nikkei 225 Index tumbled 1.3% to 11,253.97. All groups in the index inched lower. MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings slumped 4.5%

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:40:03 GMT

Euro Gained Against U.S. Dollar on Italy

The Euro advanced for the first time this week versus the U.S. Dollar on Italy started to sale bonds and on news consumer confidence in the Eurozone grew from 89.5 to 91.1 in January. The Euro appreciated 0.2% against the U.S. Dollar to $1.3087, following decline to $1.3018 yesterday, the weakest level since January 7. The Euro depreciated 0.1% versus

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