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Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:36:05 GMT

German Yield rise on Fed stimulus

German 10-year yield sunk three basis points to 1.84% as of 10:23 am in London after touching 1.83%, the weakest since October 10 as, according to Fed President Charles Evans, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to start tapering its assets-buying stimulus. The price for 2% security note due in August 2023 added 0.28 to 101.46.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:25:07 GMT

Loonie touches 2-week high on Fed stimulus optimism

The so-called loonie appreciated 0.4% to C$1.0289 per US Dollar at 5 pm in Toronto, reaching C$1.0281, the highest since September 30, amid optimism Federal Reserve will maintain monetary stimulus and delay any reductions, while borrowing limit and extended government funding deadlines are postponed until next year. The Australian currency is traded at 97.19 US cents.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:14:20 GMT

Evans: Fed will continue stimulus amid Shutdown

Charles Evans, Chicago Fed's President said on Thursday that the Federal Reserve will most likely continue its quantitative easing program, as the economic conditions in the country were slightly damaged during the Shutdown, but official GDP and other data will be available later. Analysts say that during the 16-day long Shutdown the economy lost $24 billion or 0.6% from its

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:03:26 GMT

Aussie rise to 4-month high on optimism Fed will maintain monetary stimulus

The Australian Dollar climbed yesterday to four-month high amid optimism the Federal Reserve will postpone shortening in monetary expansion.  The Aussie weakened 1% to 96.24 US cents at 11:27 in Sydney, after jumping to 1.7% , the highest weekly advance since period that ended on September 6.The Australian currency reached 96.47 yesterday, the highest since June 14.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:52:31 GMT

Business optimism in U.K. continues to rise

British businesses became more optimistic about the economic situation in the country, as they see the recovery to continue in the nearest future. The benchmark index, which evaluates the business optimism, advanced to 62.55 points this summer from 58.46 points a year ago, reaching its biggest level since 2010. At the same time, the index above 50 points shows an

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:41:24 GMT

Sterling rise versus greenback on US last-minute deal

The Sterling headed for a weekly climb as US Democrats and Republicans came to a last-minute deal on Wednesday that funds US government until January 15 and postpone a debt limit deadline to February 7. The Sterling traded at $1.6180 at 7:41 am in London after climbing 1.3% yesterday, the biggest advance since September 18, while it appreciated 1.4% versus

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:30:32 GMT

Industrial production in China jumped in September

Chinese industrial production added 10.2% in September of this year on the annual basis, as the result matched economists' forecasts. On the other hand, the output decreased slightly from August, when it rose 10.4%. During the first three quarters of 2013 production surged 9.6%. Moreover, analysts point out that the industrial production in less developed Chinese regions climbed the most.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:19:10 GMT

Natural gas falls as stockpiles may be enough to meet demand

Natural gas fell on Friday extending the series of drops to a third weekly decline in a four-week period amid speculation that stockpiles in the U.S. may be sufficient to satisfy demand during the winter. Natural gas for delivery in November dropped 2.5 cents to $3.732 per million British thermal units on the NYMEX and was traded at $3.735 as

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 10:08:06 GMT

WTI falls as U.S. deadlock overshadowed China's growth

West Texas Intermediate oil declined on Friday heading for the second weekly drop and was traded close to a level of $100 a barrel on the NYMEX as price losses during this week's U.S. impasse overshadowed stronger growth of China's economy. WTI for delivery in November fell 6 cents to $100.6 a barrel by 8:29 a.m. in London.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:57:07 GMT

Won rises as authorities may intervene to limit advances threatening exports

The South Korean currency strengthened on Friday reaching the highest level on nine months as the government bonds increased after authorities signalled that advances threatening exports may be intervened and limited. The Won jumped 0.2% to 1,061.95 per U.S. Dollar by 10:24 a.m. Seoul time after rising to the strongest level since January 21 at 1,059.8 earlier.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:46:07 GMT

US Dollar heads for weekly decline as Congress postponed funding and debt ceiling into 2014

The US currency heads for a weekly decline against its 16 major peer as US Congress accepted an agreement deferring funding and debt ceiling deadline into early 2014. The greenback gained 0.1% to $1.3665 per Euro at 6:55 am in London, after dropping yesterday to $1.3682, the lowest level since February 1, while US Dollar added 0.1% to 98.05 Yen

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:35:04 GMT

China's shares rise on GDP improvement

Chinese shares advanced on Friday rising for the first time in a four-day period mainly due to an increase of industrial and financial companies after a report showed that the country's performance of the economy improved in the Q3. The Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.5% to 2,200.26 by 1:08 p.m. as the gross domestic product rose by 7.8% in the

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:24:06 GMT

Treasuries record first weekly gain in month amid U.S. deal

U.S. Treasuries increased on Friday heading for the first advance in a week this month amid speculation that the country's economic activity may be curbed by the partial government shutdown ended this week allowing the Fed to keep its stimulus into 2014. The Benchmark 10-year bonds yielded at 2.59% as of 6:45 a.m. London time.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:13:07 GMT

U.S. stocks gain amid last-minute deal over debt limit

U.S. shares increased with the S&P 500 index trading near its all-time high amid improved confidence of investors as President Barack Obama signed a last-minute deal avoiding country's default this week, however losses of IBM and Goldman Sachs pushed Dow lower. The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 0.03% to 15,369.85, the S&P 500 Index added 0.66% to 1,732.90 and the

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 09:02:06 GMT

BOJ Governor Kuroda maintains 2% inflation target

The Governor of the Japanese central bank Haruhiko Kuroda claimed on Friday that the Bank of Japan's monetary stimulus program has positive impact on the overall economy emerging economic activity reflecting in moderate gains in consumer prices. The BOJ's policy is to maintain its stimulus focused on a 2% inflation target necessary for stable economic environment, he added.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:51:07 GMT

Asian shares advance on quickening Chinese growth

Equities from Australia to Japan expanded with the Australian shares hitting the highest level in five years after a data showed that China's economic growth increased for the first time in a three-quarter period in the Q3 and as U.S. impasse ended this week as Obama signed the debt limit deal. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan added 0.7% after

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:40:07 GMT

European shares trade near 5-year high

European shares increased on Friday with the stock-index futures rising near the highest level in five years after the government data showed that China's economic growth expanded for the first time in a three-quarter period. Euro Stoxx 50 Index futures with delivery in December gained 0.5% to 3,019 as of 7:11 a.m. London time and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:29:11 GMT

Gold stays above $1,300 amid speculation about less stimulus

Gold swung between gains and losses on Friday trading session staying above $1,300 an ounce and heading for the largest advance in a week in a two-month period amid speculation of less stimulus by the Federal Reserve. Bullion for delivery in October fluctuated and it was traded 0.3% lower at $1,316.55 an ounce as of 2:25 p.m. Singapore time.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:18:04 GMT

Japan's credit rating is affirmed by S&P

Sovereign debt rating of the Asian second-largest economy was affirmed by the Standard & Poor's due to an improved political stability and strong external position, the rating agency showed in a report on Friday. According to the report, Japan's long- and short-term sovereign credit rating was affirmed at ‘AA-‘ and ‘A-1+' respectively, although the long-term rating outlook stays negative.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:07:06 GMT

New Zealand's labour costs grow amid rise of salaries

Labour costs in New Zealand increased year-on-year in the three months ended in June mainly reflecting a 1.7% advance in salary and wage costs, the latest data published by the Statistics New Zealand showed on Friday. The country's labour costs inched higher 2% on an annual basis, while the non-wage components of the gauge rose 3.2% in the same period.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:39:05 GMT

U.S. jobless claims drop in week ended October 12

First-time claims for unemployment benefits in the world's largest economy decreased on the week ended on October 12 after the figure recorded a notable increase in the week before, a report revealed by the Labor Department showed on Thursday. According to the report, U.S. jobless claims dropped by 15,000 falling from last week's 373,000 to 358,000.

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:28:04 GMT

Philly area manufacturing activity rises in October at slower pace

Manufacturing activity in Philadelphia-area advanced in the month of October, although the rate of growth slowed down, a data published by the Federal Reserve of Philadelphia revealed on Thursday. According to the data, the index of current activity in the area slipped from a level of 22.3 recorded in September to 19.8 in the following month, while it was forecast

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:16:51 GMT

China' economic growth rises first time in 3 quarters in Q3

The performance of China's economy improved when the pace of growth rose in the three months ended in September mainly due to lawmakers' efforts to restructure the economy, the latest figure released by the National Bureau of Statistics unveiled on Friday. China's gross domestic product expanded 7.8% on an annual basis in the Q3 matching preliminary projections.

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:27:13 GMT

US Treasury 10-year bonds drop to more than 1-week low as US shutdown completed

The US Treasury 10-year bonds declined five basis points to 2.62% at 10:09 am in New York, as US president Barack Obama signed a debt deal to end government shutdown and avoid the country default, while the price for 2.5% security note due in August 2023 gained $4.06 per $1.000 nominal value, to 98.

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