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Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:25:28 GMT

Gold slid despite supply and demand-side support

Precious metals apart from platinum moved lower amid upbeat data from the US. The US consumer confidence soared to seven-month high while home prices surpassed forecast in July, signaling that US economy is improving. Gold retreated despite demand and supply-side support. AnlgoGold Ashanti suspended production in South African mines amid spreading miners' strikes. Meanwhile, recent IMF data indicated that central

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:14:26 GMT

New Zealand's trade balance drops in August

New Zealand's economy posted its largest annual trade deficit in 3 years, with exports declining to a 19-month low due to a fall in diary shipments. Trade balance slid to a deficit of -789 million in August, from upwardly revised 97 million in July and exceeding analysts' estimate of -630 million. Exports slipped to 3.32 billion from 4.05 billion in

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:32:46 GMT

Euro drops ahead of retail data, sentiment

The Euro slipped to a two-week low before the data expected to show decreases in Italian retail sales and European consumer sentiment. The common currency tumbled 0.2% to $1.2868, the lowest since Sept. 13. The Euro lost 0.4% and traded at 99.98, after reaching 99.97 Yen, again the weakest level since Sept. 13.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:36:24 GMT

Wall Street turned green on data

U.S. stocks edged higher on Tuesday, September 25, as reports on consumer confidence and the housing market showed some improvement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.40%, to 13,612.84; the Standard & Poor 500 Index added 0.43%, to 1,463.19, while Nasdaq 100 futures jumped 0.47%, to 3,175.76.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:25:26 GMT

U.S. home prices rose 0.2% in July

Home prices in the U.S. rose more than expected in July, adding signs that nation's property market is improving, the S&P/Case-Shiller said Tuesday. Index of property value increased 1.2%, from a year earlier, while analysts had predicted U.S. house prices to rise by 1.1%.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:25:23 GMT

German stocks fluctuate after previous losses

German shares advanced on Tuesday, erasing previous losses on dismal German Ifo business climate data. However, anticipation of key US data due later in the day capped the upswing of German equities. The DAX Index climbed 0.11% to trade at 7,421.30. Five out of nine sectors included in the index inched up.  Leading the gains of German stock index, technology

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:14:33 GMT

UK shares advance ahead of the US consumer confidence data

UK equities are trading slightly higher on Tuesday ahead of the key talks between Angela Merkel and Mario Darghi due later in the day. Persistent worries over spreading debt crisis in the region coupled with increased cautiousness ahead of US consumer confidence data weighted down on the UK shares. The FTSE 100 Index inched up 0.17% and is currently trading

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:03:34 GMT

Hong Kong stocks flat after POBC comments

Hong Kong shares were steady on Tuesday amid the national economic growth concerns.  Recently, Standard & Poor's has revised down its China's 2012 growth estimate from 8% to 7.5%, citing government's reluctance to launch stimulus measures. Hopes for further RRR cuts were dampened on Tuesday after the POBC announced that it would pump 290 billion Yuan into the financial sector

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:53:26 GMT

Japanese shares rebounded ahead of dividend deadline

Japanese equities rebounded slightly on Tuesday as market participants were encouraged to buy more shares ahead of the mid-term divided deadline due on Wednesday. At the same time, global growth concerns fuelled by dismal German Ifo business climate data restricted the upswing. The Nikkei 225 Index added 0.25% to close at 9,091.54. Six out of ten sectors within the index

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:42:24 GMT

Dow Jones index slid on negative headlines from the EU

US blue chips inched down on Monday amid lingering worries over financial instability in Eurozone. German Ifo business confidence index dropped more-than-expected in September while German and France still cannot agree on when to launch the banking union. Adding to the negative mood of the US blue chips, Spain's economy minister said that the country would not rush to apply

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:31:35 GMT

US stocks dropped on Monday

US stocks started the week on the negative note amid dismal data from Eurozone. Leaders of France and Germany failed to agree on terms of the banking union over the weekend. Moreover, German Ifo business climate index missed expectations in September, adding to fears that Eurozone will fall deeper into recession. The S&P 500 Index lost 0.22% to close at

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:21:23 GMT

U.S. consumer confidence rocketed to a seven-month high

Confidence among U.S. consumers rose more than expected in September, reaching seven-month high, the Conference Board said on Tuesday. A gauge of consumer confidence rocketed to 70.1 this month, up from 61.3 in the prior month. Leading indicator, which measures overall economic activity, was expected to rise to 63.1.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:09:23 GMT

SNB bought about €80bn Euro core debt

The Swiss National Bank has bought around 80 billion euros of sovereign debt in the euro area's core countries  during the first seven months of 2012, to stem the appreciation of national currency, Standard & Poor's said on Tuesday.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:58:23 GMT

Japanese CSPI fell more than expected in August

Japanese corporate service price index fell more than expected in August, posting a third straight drop, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday. Nation's CSPI fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of -0.3% from the previous month, after falling a revised 0.1% in July. The reading came in lower than the median analyst forecast of -0.2%. 

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:52:23 GMT

German consumer confidence set to stagnate in October

Germany's consumer sentiment is set to hold stable in October, GfK's survey results showed on Tuesday, which modestly eased concerns about the economy falling into recession.The forward-looking index seen at 5.9 in October is in line with economists' forecast. The economic sentiment index added 1.7 points, while the willingness to purchase stagnated and income expectations index fell 7.7 points.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:41:25 GMT

Treasuries cut 6-day rise ahead of consumer data

Treasuries seized a six-day rally on Tuesday ahead of industry reports forecast to show U.S. consumer sentiment and property prices surged. The 10-year yield traded at 1.72%, while the 1.625% bond due in August 2022 was unchanged at 99 6/32. The 10-year term premium was negative at -0.9%, after declining to -0.91 yesterday.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:30:40 GMT

Business confidence in France unexpectedly stable

Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques reported on Tuesday that the French business confidence for the quarter ended in September was equal to 90 on an annualized basis, unchanged from the same reading for a previous quarter. Economists, however, expected that French business confidence would decline to 89.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:19:23 GMT

German 10-year bunds grew on Spain's auction of bills

On Tuesday, German 10-year bunds advanced for the second consecutive day, as Spanish borrowing costs surged at a bills auction, amid worries that the debt crisis in the region is worsening. Yields on benchmark German 10-year bonds declined by 4 basis points and reached 1.52% at 9:51 a.m. in London, which was the lowest since September 11.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:08:23 GMT

PPI in Spain gained more than expected

Instituto Nacional de Estadistica reported on Tuesday that Spanish producer price index climbed more than expected in August. PPI in Spain increased to 4.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, whereas analysts expected that it would rise less and be equal to 2.6%. Spanish producer price index for a preceding month was 2.6%.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:57:22 GMT

China leading indicator surges in August

China's leading economic indicator surged at the highest speed in seven months in August, boosting hopes of a slight rebound in expansion that eased to the weakest in three years in Q2. The index added 1.7% on month to 240 in August, after a 0.6% rise in July, the Conference Board reported on Tuesday. The advance was mostly lead by

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:46:24 GMT

Consumer confidence in Italy grew more than expected

Italian National Institute of Statistics reported on Tuesday that the confidence of Italian consumers increased more than it was expected in August. Italian consumer confidence grew to 86.2 from a preceding month's figure of 86.1, which was revised upwards from 86.0. Economists, however, predicted that the figure would be equal to 86.0.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:35:23 GMT

Gold held steady on stimulus support

On Tuesday, prices for gold remained steady, consolidating above one-and-a-half-week low, which was reached during the previous session, as the demand for the metal was supported by central banks' stimulus measures. Spot prices were little changed and were equal to $1,765.10 per once at 06.51 a.m. London time, after hitting a 1-week low of $1,755.30 during the previous session.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:24:22 GMT

BBA mortgage approvals added more than expected

British Bankers' Associations reported on Tuesday that the amount of mortgages that were approved by the BBA grew more than expected in August. BBA mortgage approvals advanced to 30.5 thousand on a seasonally adjusted basis, compared to a figure of 28.4 thousand for the previous month. Analysts, however, expected that the BBA mortgage approvals would rise only to 28.6 thousand.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:13:25 GMT

Euro drops amid Europe sentiment data

The Euro slid to a more-than-a-week low against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday as consumer confidence in Europe's biggest economy stayed unchanged and ahead of Italy and Spain bond auctions today. The Euro lost 0.1% to $1.2917, after touching $1.2887, the weakest since Sept. 13. Common currency slipped 0.2% to 100.48 Yen.

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