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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:14:11 GMT

German shares rise ahead of Fed meeting

German shares rose for a second day in a row ahead of the two-day Fed meeting on Tuesday. The DAX Index gained 1.3% to 8,230.76 as of 10:11 a.m. Frankfurt time; however, the gauge fell 1.5% past week on worries that the Fed may wind down the monetary stimulus, while the HDAX Index climbed 1.2% on Monday.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:01:17 GMT

U.K. shares gain for third day in a row

U.K. shares gained for a third straight day before the Fed policy meeting on Tuesday. The FTSE 100 Index advanced 0.6%% to 6,348.12 as of 8:47 a.m. in London; however, the index declined 1.6% previous week on bets that central banks might scale back stimulus. The FTSE All-Share Index also gained 0.6% on Monday, while Ireland's ISEQ Index rose 0.4%.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:50:11 GMT

German bonds decline on Fed bets after Italian bonds climb

Germany's bunds declined, with 10-year notes falling for the first time in five days, on speculation the Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will seek to minimize worries the central bank will scale back its stimulus. German 10-year bond yield climbed two basis points to 1.53% and the 1.5% note maturing in May 2023 dropped 0.145 to 99.725.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:39:08 GMT

Japan shares recover after Asia expects Fed meeting

Most Asian stock markets prolonged rises on Monday, with the Japan's shares recovering from the beginning of the week after many major overseas sellers advanced amid the Yen's losses. Nikkei Stock Average rose 2.2% with the benchmark's 1.9% gain on Friday, after declining for three days in a row. The broader Topix increased 2.1%.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:28:10 GMT

S&P 500 gained average 16% over two years

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index, that has dropped 2.5% from its highest level on May 21, gained an average 16% over two years the previous four times the Fed started raising its interest rates. The S&P shares declined weekly for the third time in last month, falling 1% to 1,626.73 previous week, after Chinese industrial production missed the expectations.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:17:18 GMT

Treasuries cut two-day climb after investors await Fed signals

Treasuries cut a two-day climb after investors awaited whether U.S. economy has grown enough to taper stimulus. U.S. 10-year note yields were steady at 2.14% and the price of the 1.75% security maturing in May 2023 fell 94 cents per $1,000 nominal value to 96 1/2. The benchmark yield rose to 2.29% on June 11, the highest in over a

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:06:15 GMT

Global shares advance while Yen slips

Global shares advanced, while the Japanese Yen declined after its biggest one-week rise in 48 months as investors are waiting for the Fed policy meeting that starts on Tuesday. The MSCI All Country World Index gained 0.3% to 364.17 at 8:23 a.m. London time as the Stoxx Europe 600 Index added 0.5% and the MSCIA Asia Pacific Index grew 1.2%.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:55:14 GMT

Gold gains on speculation Fed will leave stimulus unchanged

Gold futures prices advanced on Monday as part of the investors expect that the Fed will leave the bond-buying programme unchanged this week. The yellow metal futures for August delivery added 0.1% to $1,388.80 an ounce, in spite of the U.S. Dollar gain. Bullion futures on Friday climbed 0.7% after a report, which calmed worries that Bernanke will taper the

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:30:14 GMT

Asian shares rise before Fed policy meeting

Asian shares gained, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index set for the biggest two straight day rise since September, before the two-day Fed policy meeting that will start tomorrow. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index added 1.3% to 132.43 at 3:14 p.m. Tokyo time; the index has fallen 3% this month to date. Japan's Topix index and benchmark Nikkei 225 both

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:19:18 GMT

Sterling flat against U.S. Dollar after house prices increase in June

The Sterling remained steady against the U.S. Dollar and the Euro after an industry data indicated U.K. property sellers increased asking prices for the sixth month in June. The Pound touched the strongest level in four months against the Dollar last week and was trading at $1.5696 today. The U.K. currency was at 84.94 versus the Euro.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:37:09 GMT

Australian Dollar prolongs weekly advance

The Aussie advanced, prolonging its first one-week gain versus the U.S. Dollar in six weeks, on speculation that its retreat may be exaggerated. The Australia's Dollar climbed 0.4% to 96.1 U.S. cents as of 2:42 p.m. Sydney time from June 14, when it fell 0.7%, while it advanced 1.2% to 91.08 Yen. The kiwi rose 0.4% to 80.81 U.S. cents

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:26:13 GMT

U.S. Dollar advances before Fed meeting

The U.S. Dollar rose against the 17-nation currency and the Yen ahead of the Fed policy meeting that will start tomorrow and will last for two days. The greenback grew 0.4% to 94.72 Yen at 6:14 a.m. London time, following a 3.3% one-week retreat, while it advanced 0.2% to $1.3319 against the Euro. The Dollar Index gained 0.2% to 80.799.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:50:10 GMT

Indian inflation reaches 43-month low

Inflation in India dropped to the lowest level in 43 months in May, leading to speculations that the central bank might cut interest rates further. Wholesale prices rose 4.7% last month, while experts predicted an increase of 4.88%. As inflation provides room for rate cuts, the depreciating Rupee, which reached the lowest point of 58.9850 per Dollar on June 11,

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:49:16 GMT

Norway is ready to stimulate economy

Norway will add stimulus to its economy if situation in Western Europe continues deteriorating, which has already harmed Norway's exports. The government increased spending by 19% as an election is approaching. The Krone jumped 0.33% today so far, reaching 7.6536 per Euro. The currency has been rising since the crisis, which harmed Norwegian businesses as it makes them less competitive.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:33:01 GMT

U.S. stock futures flat ahead of industrial production report

U.S. stock futures remained steady as the Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose the most for the second time this year. Investors are expecting a report on industrial output and consumer sentiment. The S&P 500 futures maturing in September dropped 0.1% to 1,629.2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average delivery declined 12 points to 15,105.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:32:30 GMT

U.S. Dollar low against Yen while climbing shares provide little support

The U.S. Dollar remained weak versus the Japanese Yen on Friday, however a rebound in shares pushed the Dollar up from the lowest level in two months. The greenback declined 0.4% and was at 95.00 versus the Yen. The U.S. Dollar index climbed 0.1% to 80.85, rebounding from 80.500, the weakest level in four months.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:32:07 GMT

European bonds climb on speculation central banks to keep QE

European government bonds climbed, pushed by the bonds of countries with higher-yielding as Italy and Spain, on bets the Fed and other central banks will keep QE to maintain low borrowing costs. Spanish 10-year yield declined eight basis points to 4.54% and Italy's 10-year yields fell nine basis points 4.27%.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:30:35 GMT

Bonds rise on speculation that Fed will maintain its stimulus

Bond yields decreased as investors speculated that the Fed will continue its bond-purchasing program. Yields on German 10-year bunds and similar maturity Treasuries decreased 3 basis point to 1.53% and 2.12% respectively. Spain, Italian and Portuguese 10-year government securities' yields dropped 7, 11 and 21 basis points, respectively.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:29:57 GMT

Global shares rebound on Friday

Stocks were leaning towards forth consecutive week of declines amid worries that central banks, most notably the Fed, might unwind their bond buying programs. The U.S. retail sales release beat market expectations yesterday, which lead to rise in global stocks. FTSE EuroFirst 300 jumped 0.3% tracking the 2% rebound in Nikkei 225, which has lost more than 15% since mid-May.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:57:55 GMT

German shares advance

German shares rose, ending the past week's decline for the benchmark DAX Index, as investors were watching the changes in the U.S. economy and in the stimulus measures from central banks. The DAX Index gained 0.7% to 8,149.21 as of 10:42 a.m. Frankfurt time; however, the index has slipped 1.3% weekly on concern that the Federal Reserves might curb the

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:05:58 GMT

Treasuries poised for first weekly rise since April on Fed speculation

Treasuries were set for their first weekly rise since April after investors claimed that speculation was excessive that the Fed could soon signal to pare easing. Ten-year yields headed towards the highest level in 14-months this week. U.S. 10-year bond yields remained flat at 2.15% and the price of the 1.75% security maturing in Many 2023 was at 96 14/32.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:05:26 GMT

U.S. shares climb amid economic data, stimulus speculation

U.S. shares rose, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index climbing the most since January, amid better-than-expected economic report and bets the Federal reserve will provide plans to keep record low interest rates. The S&P 500 advanced 1.5% to 1,636.36 and the Dow  Jones Industrial Average gained 1.2% to 15,176.08.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:04:09 GMT

Asia currencies slide for a week after Fed stimulus damps spook markets

Asian currencies declined this week, with Indian rupee reaching a record low, amid concern U.S. officials will taper bond-buying programme that has spurred inflows into emerging markets. The Philippine peso declined 1.4% to 42.850 against the Dollar and the rupee plummeted 1.2% to 57.78, and the South Korean currency slipped 1.2% to 1,130.40.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:03:03 GMT

Dollar Index drops

The Dollar Index slipped to its four-month low on bets that the Fed will not increase lending rates. The Dollar Index, which is used to monitor changes of the U.S. Dollar versus six major U.S. trade partners, dropped 0.3% to 80.674 after touching the lowest point since February 19. The Fed officials' next meeting is scheduled on June 18-19.

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