Euro breaches gains ahead of EU summit

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17-nation currency weakened against the greenback on Monday, breaking five-day gains before EU leaders gather in Brussels to keep struggling with debt crisis. Euro fell 0.3% against US Dollar in Asian trade, reaching $1.3178 and gave up 0.4% against Japanese Yen, dropping to ¥101.03. Currently EUR/USD is trading at $1.3169 while EUR/JPY is trading at ¥101.97.

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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:31:04 GMT

Mitsubishi Electric plunges on a ban for government orders

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. dropped to 10-month record low after Japanese officials prohibited competitive tendering for State orders as company overcharged for several aerospace and defence contracts. Mitsubishi Electric fell 15% on Monday and traded at ¥666, the lowest value since March 15. Government has banned Mitsubishi Electric from entering bids until the company gives back money and introduces preventive actions. 

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:10:09 GMT

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