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Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:20:18 GMT

China to improve stock market confidence

China will boost the stock market confidence over the next five-year period, reported Xinhua. The boost of the stock market confidence, which remained bearish since the last world's financial crisis, has become an important issue. The government aims to improve the system of IPOs, dividends allocation and delisting, said Wen Jiabao, Chinese PM.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:57:38 GMT

Russia and Iran agreed on using national currencies for trade

Russia and Iran agreed to use their national currencies for conducting trade between them rather than using the USD. The move follows fresh sanctions imposed by the US and the EU on the Iranian oil exports. Russia claims the sanctions are unacceptable and the nuclear issue can be resolved through negotiations.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:57:31 GMT

Coffee futures shrink on the favorable weather forecasts

Coffee futures slumped on favorable weather forecasts in the largest coffee producers as Colombia and Brazil. Arabica coffee for delivery in March traded at USD2.1905 a pound at the European afternoon session, on the ICE Futures Exchange, tumbling 1.13%.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:57:17 GMT

Euro Zone's Sentix investor confidence improves in January

Euro Zone's investor confidence for this month improved more than expected but remained in the negative territory for the sixth month in line. Sentix index added 2.9 points to minus 21.1 this month from minus 24 in December, reported Sentix market research group. Experts predicted the index to gain 0.5 points to minus 23.5.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:57:11 GMT

Copper fell to six-day low on the Euro Zone's woes

Copper futures declined to six-day low on the ongoing concerns over the Euro Zone's debt crisis. COMEX copper for delivery in March traded at USD3.421 a pound at the early European trade, on the New York Mercantile Exchange, easing down 0.4%.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:57:02 GMT

Chairman of the Switzerland's National Bank resigned

Philip Hildebrand, the chairman of the Swiss National Bank, resigned after he had faced allegations in malpractice. His wife was accused of using leaked information on the reduction of the Frank exchange rate to raise currency deals. Both continue to deny guilt. The SNB claimed that Philip Hildebrand and his wife had not broken any rules.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:55 GMT

Corn advances on the South America weather forecasts

Corn futures rebounded after hitting one-week low as worries on South American crop conditions weighted up on the commodity price. Corn futures for delivery in March traded at USD6.5112 a bushel during the European morning session, on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, soaring 1.17%.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:47 GMT

German factory output declined by 0.6% in November

Germany's industrial production decreased more than expected in November, falling for the first time for four consecutive months. Industrial production declined by 0.6% seasonally adjusted in November, reported Destatis. Analysts had expected the production to contract by 0.5%. On an annual basis, the production expanded by 3.6% in November while experts predicted 3.9% rise after a 4.2% increase in the preceding month.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:40 GMT

SeaFrance has been liquidated

SeaFrance was officially liquidated by the French court and was forced to stop activity. The liquidation means more than 130 jobs loss in the UK. The Tribunal de Commerce made a decision after the EC adjudged the 200m Euros rescue package provided by the France's government was illegal.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:34 GMT

Crude oil edges up on Iranian tensions

Crude oil saw gains on Monday on persistent worries on supply disruption from Iran and on anticipation of the meeting between Nikolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel. Light, sweet crude oil futures for February delivery traded at USD101.81 a barrel at the early European trade, on the New York Mercantile Exchange, gaining 0.25%.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:28 GMT

Switzerland's retail sales soar in November

Retail sales in Suisse increased essentially more than expected in November. The retail sales surged 1.8% on an annual basis in November while analysts expected them to add 0.5%, reported Switzerland's Federal Statistical Office. After the data release, Swiss Franc stayed higher against the USD and the pair USD/CHF is currently trading at 0.9536, shrinking 0.16%.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:12 GMT

German exports rose in November by 8.3%

German exports totaled EUR 94,9 billion while imports totaled EUR 78,7 billion in November, reported Destatis. The exports expanded by 8.3% while imports added 6.7% on a yearly basis in November. Considering monthly changes, the exports gained 2.5% while imports declined by 0.4%. The foreign trade balance was EUR 16.6 billion in November, Destatis added.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:07 GMT

Thailand's growth to fall below 1.8% last year

Thai economic expansion is likely to slow down, falling below the forecast of 1.8% growth in 2011, reported the central bank of Thailand. Severe floods coupled with global economic downturn impacted the country's economy, said Songtum Pinto from the central bank of Thailand. However, the bank left the forecast of 4.8% GDP growth this year unchanged.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:01 GMT

Switzerland's Jobless rate increased to 3.1% in December

Swiss jobless rate saw modest increase in December, according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. The rate edged up to 3.1% seasonally adjusted last month from 3% in the preceding month. The increase is basically in compliance with forecast of 3.2% rise. The number of people seeking for job jumped by 8,025 on a monthly basis, approaching 185,706 in December.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:53 GMT

Hong Kong Airlines to order $3.8bn Airbus A380

Hong Kong Airlines placed order for 10 Airbus A380 aircraft amounting about $3.8bn.The order might have been derailed by the tensions between the EU and China. China has refused to pay tax on carbon emissions imposed by the EU that essentially decreases the profits and competitiveness of foreign air carries in the EU.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:47 GMT

GM sales in China saw 8.3% increase last year

Sales of General Motors Co. and company's joint venture in China increased by 8.3% to 2,547,171 units in 2011. Shanghai GM sales advanced 16.2% to 1,200,355 units, the GM announced on Monday. During December the auto producer sold 196,797 vehicles that is 9.8% more than in December 2010.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:33 GMT

South Korean fund to invest in China's securities

South Korean biggest pension fund, the NPS, has got an approval from officials to invest in China's securities. The NPS announced it is the first pension fund worldwide to win the QFII status. The company will be allowed to trade Yuan-denominated bonds and stocks. The approval was given by Lee Myung-bak, South Korean President.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:19 GMT

Grain futures ended the week lower

US grain futures saw decline during the last Friday trade on firmer US Dollar while weather forecasts in South America limited losses. Soybeans, wheat and corn futures for delivery in March lost 1.48%, 4.35% and 0.55% over the week, respectively, on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:12 GMT

Trade balance of New Zealand declined more than expected

Trade balance of New Zealand decreased more than expected in December. The trade balance tumbled to -308M seasonally adjusted from -228M in November, reported Statistics New Zealand. Experts had projected trade balance to decline to -300M in December.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:06 GMT

Crude oil tumbles on the Euro Zone woes

Crude oil declined as market focused more on the fresh concerns over the spreading Euro Zone crisis than on possible supply disruptions from Iran. Light, sweet crude oil futures for February delivery traded at USD101.28 a barrel during the US trade, on the New York Mercantile Exchange, easing down 0.27%.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:52:00 GMT

Canadian Dollar extends drop on labour market data

Loonie depreciated for a third consecutive day against greenback after data showed country's employers hired fewer than expected new employees in December while unemployment level surged to 9-month record high. Canadian dollar lost 0.8% reaching C$1.0284 in Toronto evening trade. Currently USD/CAD is trading at C$1.0304.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:51:54 GMT

China's economy may see slower growth

China's economy is expected to expand at a slower pace in the Q4 of 2011. The GDP may grow by 8.5% in Q4 of 2011 and by the same rate in 2012, economists claimed. However, slower expansion will allow the government to concentrate on problems in China's economic structure. But the country still has to ease its prudent policies to prevent hard landing.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:51:47 GMT

Canada's unemployment rate climbs for a third straight month

Canadian jobless level unexpectedly soared for a third consecutive month in December. According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment level surged to 7.5% compared to 7.4% increase in November and 7.1% in September. Economists questioned by Bloomberg earlier predicted unemployment rate to stay steady at 7.4%.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:51:32 GMT

Philippines car sales declined by 4% in 2011

Philippines vehicle sales decreased by 4% in 2011 on the supply disruptions caused by floods in Thailand and earthquake in Japan, according to industry report. Overall sales in 2011 amounted 141,616 vehicles as compared to 147,488 in 2010, announced Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers. December's total sales of vehicles lost 14% while sales of the passenger cars saw 23% increase due to sales promotions.

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