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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:57:56 GMT

New Zealand's consumer sentiment stayed low in March

New Zealand's consumer confidence index increased to 102.4 in quarter ended in March, indicating a marginal increase of 1.1 point on a monthly basis. The consumer sentiment raised only slightly after sharp fall in December, according to Dominick Stephens, Westpac Chief Economist. The major contributors to the increase were recovering property market and more optimistic global news while weak job

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:31:53 GMT

US consumer prices climbed in February

US consumer prices surged in February to 10-month record high, mirroring the increase in fuel value. The CPI soared 0.4% in line with expectations, following a 0.2% increase in January, said Labor Department on Friday. The core CPI measure which eliminates volatile energy and food costs added 0.1% or slightly less than predicted 0.2%.

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:24:35 GMT

US industrial production steady in February

The industrial production in the US stayed unchanged in February, reported the Federal Reserve. The industrial production was at the same level as last month compared to a 0.4% expansion in January. Experts predicted the industrial output to advance by 0.4% in February.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:54:24 GMT

Rural commodities advanced on Thursday

Rural commodities apart from corn advanced on Thursday on the stronger US Dollar and firmer equities. Grains were mixed with falling corn and jumping wheat prices. Wheat futures were supported by rally of the soybean prices. Moreover, adverse weather conditions in Europe may impact wheat crops thus provoking undersupply in the market.  Corn is expected to rebound in the nearest

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:54:16 GMT

Brent and crude oil tumbled on possible oil reserves release in the US

Energy commodities tumbled on Thursday after speculation that US will cooperate with the UK in releasing oil reserves to curb inflation. Brent and crude oils were the top-losers after the announcement. However, they managed to erase some losses on Friday trades amid lingering supply concerns and expected stronger demand from healthier US economy. US manufacturing and labour data continued to

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:54:08 GMT

Base metals mostly higher on Thursday amid positive headlines from the US

Industry metals moved higher on Thursday amid weaker US Dollar and inspiring manufacturing and labour data from the US. However, soft China's demand coupled with escalated concerns over probable country's "hard landing" both created a downward pressure on the base metals pack. Copper was the top-gainer over the day as the red metals caught momentum on the expected fall in

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:53:07 GMT

Precious metals erased losses amid weaker US Dollar on Thursday

Precious metals rallied on Thursday amid broadly lower US Dollar. More optimistic situation in the Euro zone after the IMF agreed to back up the second Greek bailout package also created a fresh stimulus for precious metals. However, recent Fed decision to maintain  current monetary policies continued to weight down on the commodity group. Gold was the main driver for

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:15:06 GMT

German DAX index edges higher on Munich Re

German DAX index prolonged gains on Friday lifted by financial sectors. Nevertheless gains were limited by auto sector and news US consumer confidence unexpectedly dropped in March. Munich Re advanced 1.2% after Exane BNP Paribas confirmed buy rating on share and increased its price target by 3%. Siemens surged 1% on news its Osram unit's Chief Operating Offier Martin Goetzeler

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:14:59 GMT

FTSE 100 climbs 0.3% driven by RBS

British FTSE 100 index climbed on Friday supported by bank stocks. Royal Bank of Scotland Group rallied 6.3% after UBS raised RBS rating from neutral to buy citing bank's proposed strategy is likely to provide capital and sustainable funding. Lloyds Banking advanced 2.3% and Standard Chartered gained 0.8%. Tullow Oil jumped 4.9% after company said it found a very good

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:33:07 GMT

Asian shares trade mostly lower on Friday

Asian equity markets mostly edged in negative territory on Friday as crude prices declined. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index slipped 0.04%, South Koreas Kospi faded 0.5% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index tumbled 0.2%. Japanese Nikkei Stock Average gave up 0.05%. In contrast Shanghai Composite index (SHCOMP) jumped 1.3%.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:25:03 GMT

Hang Seng closes 0.2% down pushed down by China Mobile

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index slightly faded on Friday but posted gains for week. The index slipped 0.17% or 35.68 points and finished at 21,317.85 pressed down by oil shares as crude price declined on Thursday New York session. China Mobile fell 1.1% after Macquarie cut stock's rating to neutral. China Overseas Land & Investment lost 4.7% after firm's chairman

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:15:05 GMT

Nikkei 225 index traded almost flat on Friday

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average faced a choppy trading session on Friday and finished close to flat, slipping 0.05% or 5.19 points to 10,118.09. Shipping company Nippon Yusen rallied 6% after rates of container freight for Pacific routes surged this week. Electronic equipment and machinery provider Hitachi accelerated 2.5% after company upgraded its annual net income forecast. Giant tire maker Bridgestone

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:20:40 GMT

Dow Jones Industrial Average index edges higher on US jobs data

Dow Jones Industrial Average index extended gains on Thursday lifted by improved investor sentiment after better than expected US jobs and manufacturing data. Blue chip index surged 0.44% or 58.66 points and closed at 13,252.76 led by heavyweight banks. Bank of America jumped 4.5% and JP Morgan advanced 26%. On the downside Cisco Systems fell 1.4% on news computer network

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:59:24 GMT

S&P 500 tops 1400 first time since 2008

S&P 500 index rallied on Thursday supported by a drop in US unemployment claims and a report which showed production in New York region surged in February. US index climbed 0.60% or 8.32 points and finished at 1,402.60, surpassing 1400 points first time since 2008. Advanced Micro Devices gained 6.3%. The giant manufacturer of processors for PCs was upgraded from

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:40:03 GMT

US Wholesale prices climbed in February

US wholesale prices advanced 5-month record high in February mirroring a surge in oil prices. The PPI index jumped 0.4% after a 0.1% increase in January, said Labor Department on Thursday. Economists questioned by Bloomberg expected a 0.5% gain. Core PPI excluding energy and food climbed 0.2%. 

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:54:27 GMT

Indian economy to expand by 6.9% in 2011-12 fiscal year

India's economy is likely to grow by 6.9% during 2011-12 fiscal year that end this March as compared to 8.4% in the preceding fiscal year, reported Minister Pranab Mukherjee, India's Financial Minister. The minister also claimed that the country needs tight reforms to accelerate growth. He said that the government plans to reduce subsidies, boost investments and reconsider current tax

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:38:30 GMT

Gold prices rose during the Asian trade

Gold prices were higher during the Asian session on Friday along with depreciating US Dollar. COMEX gold April contract traded at 1660.05 US Dollars per troy ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange, growing by 0.03%. Meanwhile, COMEX silver April contract traded at 32.608 US Dollars per ounce, advancing by 0.36%.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:22:03 GMT

Greece's unemployment toped 20.7% in Q4

Greek unemployment rate hit a new record in Q4, approaching 20.7%. The figure indicates that country economy experiences crisis while tight austerity measures are likely to push the county into even deeper recession. The jobless rate is expected to rise further in the following months, said Platon Monokroussos, EFG Eurobank economist. Young individuals were the most severally affected by the

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:01:42 GMT

Goldman Sachs: China's copper imports to tumble in the next months

China's copper imports are expected to tumble in the next few months while red metal's exports from the country are likely to peak over this period. The record high copper inventories at the Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses would continue to weight down on the copper imports, said Max Layton from Goldman Sachs.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:31:15 GMT

Swiss National Bank kept the interest rate at 0.0% in March

Swiss National Bank held its key interest rate at 0.0% this month and reassured that minimum exchange rate stays at 1.20 Swiss Francs per Euro. The move was expected. The SNB also reported that it is ready to purchase foreign currency in an unlimited amount to reinforce minimum exchange rate. The bank also added that despite the actual rate the

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:45:33 GMT

South African gold output tumbled to the lowest level since 1922

South African gold mining fell to the lowest level since 1922 in January, according to Chamber of Mines. Gold production for January tumbled by 11.3% as compared to a December's fall of 8.2%. Overall gold output for this year may approach 220 tons. The data is likely to boost gold prices due to possible supply shortage and global economics uncertainty.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:31:26 GMT

Philly Fed manufacturing index hit 11-month high

Philly Fed manufacturing index that mirrors the state of manufacturing activity in Philadelphia region rose to 11-month high in March. The manufacturing index expanded by 2.3 points, attaining 12.5 this month as compared to 10.2 in February. Experts predicted the index to add 1.2 points, approaching 11.4 in March.

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:30:56 GMT

US shares climb on jobs data

US markets posted gains on Thursday as Labor Department said the number of jobless claims fell to 4-year low and data showed manufacturing index surged more than expected. S&P 500 index climbed 0.6% or 8.32 points and finished at 1,402.60 while Dow Jones Industrial Average index surged 0.44% or 58.66 points and closed at 13,252.76. Nasdaq Composite added 0.51% or

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:28:42 GMT

World to stop financial transactions with Iranian banks

Swift reported that it is set to halt all transactions with Iranian banks on Saturday as a part of sanctions imposed by Western countries against Iran's nuclear programme. The decision would severally impact oil industry of the country as well as citizens who live outside Iran but send money to their relatives in the country.

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