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  • Market Report / Israeli stocks retreat following Obama speech Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:01PMBank stocks took a beating on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange yesterday as leading indexes retreated in moderate trading of NIS 1.6 billion. The declines in Tel Aviv followed a day of losses Monday on Wall Street after a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama about the state of the American economy.
  • Mark Weisbrot: Wrong Lessons Drawn From Germany's Recovery: Fiscal Tightening Will Hurt Spain's Economy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:22PMGermany's economic recovery has gathered steam lately and is being used - in both the European and the U.S. press - to promote the view...
  • European Markets Post Slim Gains; Gold Miners Track Bullion Prices Higher Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:13PMEuropean markets closed modestly higher Tuesday, with gold miners gaining ground amid rising bullion prices. Banking shares also finished mostly in the positive terrain.
  • EANS-News: C.A.T. oil AG / C.A.T. oil enters H2 with confidence after significant increase in earnings and profitability Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:08AM- EBITDA up 19.7% YoY to EUR 26.8 million - The EBITDA margin expanded to 24.7% - Earnings for FY 2010 expected to exceed prior years level - Capital expenditure program extended to prepare for increasing demand in H2 2010 and beyond ...
  • Intel to Acquire Infineon’s Wireless Solutions Business Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:35AMNEUBIBERG, Germany & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infineon Technologies AG and Intel Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to transfer Infineon’s Wireless Solutions (WLS) business to Intel in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion. WLS, a leading provider of cellular platforms to top tier global phone makers, will operate as a standalone business serving ...
  • Asian Stocks Rally as Japan, U.S. Pledge Action; Yen Pares Loss Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:23AMAsian stocks rose the most in five weeks as the Bank of Japan expanded credit support for banks and the Federal Reserve pledged measures to spur economic growth. The yen pared losses after policy makers stopped short of direct steps to weaken the currency.
  • Intel to Acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:23AMNEUBIBERG, Germany & SANTA CLARA, Calif.----Infineon Technologies AG and Intel Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to transfer Infineon’s Wireless Solutions business to Intel in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion.
  • Asian Stocks Rally as Japan, U.S. Pledge Action; Yen Weakens Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:23PMAsian stocks rose the most in five weeks and the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan expanded credit support for banks and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke pledged measures to spur economic growth.
  • Japanese Stocks Gain Third Day on Weaker Yen, Bernanke Pledge Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:03PMJapanese stocks rose for a third consecutive day on expectations the Bank of Japan will take measures to weaken the yen, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke pledged to safeguard the U.S. economic recovery.
  • Yen Weakens as Bank of Japan Has Emergency Meeting; Aussie Gains Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe yen dropped versus all its major counterparts on speculation the Bank of Japan will act to curb gains that are imperiling the nation’s export-led recovery.
  • SNAPSHOT-Vietnam dong and local gold rates- Aug 30 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:10PMHANOI, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Here's a snapshot of the latest Vietnamese dong rates in the official and unofficial markets and indicative gold prices in Hanoi at 0210 GMT.
  • RPT-PREVIEW-SMX aims to exploit Asia's surging demand Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:43PM(This is a repeat of an item issued on Friday)
  • Yen Plays Catch-Up for Asia With Target 75 to Dollar Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:23PMJapan Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he is ready to take “bold” action as the yen approaches its all-time high against the dollar. Traders say new records are inevitable even after this year’s 8.6 percent gain.
  • Japan Yen Intervention May Fail Without U.S., EU Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:03PMAny effort by Japan to weaken the yen after it rallied to a 15-year high may fail without help from the U.S. and the European Union, currency strategists say.
  • SMX to tap Asian appetite for commodities Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:38PMSINGAPORE: The Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX) hopes to take advantage of surging Asian appetite for commodities and their derivatives, joining the select club of cross-asset bourses.
  • SMX to tap Asian appetite for commodities Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:59AMSINGAPORE: The Singapore Mercantile Exchange (SMX) hopes to take advantage of surging Asian appetite for commodities and their derivatives, joining the select club of cross-asset bourses. SMX, owned by India's Financial Technologies, will launch four contracts here tomorrow - euro-dollar futures, gold, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, and Brent crude in euros. The euro-Brent contract is ...
  • Yen Plays Catch-Up for Asia Exports With Target 75 to Dollar Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:33AMJapan Prime Minister Naoto Kan says he is ready to take “bold” action as the yen approaches its all-time high against the dollar set. Traders say new records are inevitable even after this year’s 9.2 percent gain.
  • Sun: Gas exploration cos power TASE gains Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:56AMAvner and Delek Drilling were the biggest gainers among Tel Aviv 26 shares while Ratio scored the day's largest turnover.
  • dot.jo Strengthens CBOS' foothold in North Africa Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:28AMAmman, Jordan: dot.jo, the leading provider of web development and enterprise solutions, recently launched the Central Bank of Sudan's (CBOS) website.
  • Options point to shekel strength Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:20AMThe shekel-dollar rate is remarkably little changed from a year ago.
  • U.S. stock end near session high, boosted by Bernanke speech Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:24AMU.S. stocks gained sharply and ended near session high on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank would take actions if the economy deteriorates significantly.
  • Gold posts fourth week of gains Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:34PMGold futures rose in New York, capping the fourth straight weekly gain, on speculation that the US dollar will weaken, boosting the appeal of the precious metal as an alternative asset.
  • Dollar Drops Against Yen as Data Fuel Concern That Recovery Is Faltering Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:29PMThe dollar fell for a second week against the yen after reports showed the recovery in the world’s largest economy may be faltering, boosting the Japanese currency’s attraction as a refuge.
  • Japanese firms to move abroad if yen stays high Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:00PMTOKYO - Roughly 40 percent of Japanese firms say they would move factories overseas if the yen stays at its current high of around 85 to the dollar, according to an official survey released Friday.
  • 20. Treasury Pulse Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:12PMA new wave of jitters rattled global markets following concerns of a revival of sovereign downgrades among euro nations. Standard and Poor’s (S&P) cut Ireland’s long-term credit rating by a notch to AA- citing negative outlook.
  • 16. Treasury Pulse Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:12PMA new wave of jitters rattled global markets following concerns of a revival of sovereign downgrades among euro nations. Standard and Poor’s (S&P) cut Ireland’s long-term credit rating by a notch to AA- citing negative outlook.
  • Japan Yen Intervention May Fail Without U.S., EU Coordination Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:33PMAny effort by Japan to weaken the yen after it rallied to a 15-year high may fail without help from the U.S. and the European Union, currency strategists say.
  • Japan To Consider Currency Intervention Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:53PMJapanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday it was time Bank of Japan monetary policymakers considered a currency rate intervention.
  • Politics › Kan says gov't will take 'decisive' currency market action when necessary Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:12PMPrime Minister Naoto Kan said Friday that Japan will take ''decisive action'' when necessary against volatile foreign exchange rates and he will hold talks with…
  • Rouble fixes at 30.6969/dlr, 39.0408/euro Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:47AMMOSCOW, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble firmed in early official trade on Friday to a weighted average for tomorrow settlement of 30.6969 per dollar compared with 30.8227 in the previous session.
  • Global Markets Down Ahead of Bernanke Speech Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:39AMAsian markets were mostly lower Friday as investors awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke amid growing worries over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery.
  • Asia Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Bernanke Speech Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:35AMAsian stocks mixed ahead of Bernanke's speech
  • Central bank intervenes again Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:18AMBELGRADE -- The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) sold EUR 30mn at the interbank foreign exchange market on Thursday.
  • Asian stocks mixed ahead of Bernanke's speech Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:05AMFederal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke arrives at an evening dinner at the start of the annual Federal Reserve conference, in Jackson, Wyo., Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
  • Kan to Meet Japanese Executives on Strong Yen’s Impact Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:33AMPrime Minister Naoto Kan will meet Japanese business executives today to discuss measures to stem the yen’s rally to a 15-year-high and fight deflation.
  • Ablon Group UK Regulatory Announcement: Half-yearly Report Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:05AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HALF YEAR RESULTSFOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 Ablon Group Limited (“Ablon” or “the Company”), a leading real estate owner and developer in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces its results for the six months ended 30 June 2010 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU and in compliance with the Companies ...
  • Asian stocks mixed ahead of Bernanke's speech Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:00AMAsian stocks mixed ahead of Bernanke's speechAsian stocks mixed ahead of Bernanke's speech
  • Asian stocks mixed ahead of Bernanke's speech Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:58AM(AP:SHANGHAI) Asian markets wavered Friday as investors fretful over the pace of economic recovery awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, and the latest data on the state of the U.S. economy.
  • Asian stocks mixed ahead of Bernanke's speech Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:36AMAsian stock waver as investors await Bernanke's speech amid recovery worries
  • Malaysian economy on right track: German experts Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:39PMFRANKFURT, Friday 27 August 2010 (Bernama) -- Not many Germans know the name of Malaysia's currency except, of course, those who have visited Malaysia or have had commercial dealings with that country.
  • German experts positive on Malaysia's economy Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:36PMFOREX traders in Frankfurt, Germany's economic capital, know why Malaysia's ringgit has become so strong in recent weeks. Forex analysts in Frankfurt closely monitor the developments in the home countries of a number of currencies, including Malaysia, to find out how and why the course of a particular currency is influenced. The ringgit's current strong position is linked to the performance of ...
  • Most Asian Markets Fall In Early Trading Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:35PMMost Asian stocks down ahead of Bernanke's speech
  • German experts positive on Malaysia's economy Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:33PMFOREX traders in Frankfurt, Germany's economic capital, know why Malaysia's ringgit has become so strong in recent weeks.
  • Indian Market Seen Lower On U.S. Growth Concerns Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:28PMThe Indian market may drift lower at open on Friday, tracking weak global cues, as investors eagerly await a speech by the Federal Reserve Chairman later in the day for more clarity on what measures the Fed might announce at the central bank's annual conference to lift uncertainty about growth outlook.
  • Most Asian stocks down ahead of Bernanke's speech Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:13PM(AP:TOKYO) Most Asian stock markets fell in early trading Friday as investors nervously awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke amid growing worries over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery.
  • Most Asian stocks down ahead of Bernanke's speech Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:06PMMost Asian stocks fall as investors anxiously await Bernanke's speech amid recovery worries
  • Most Asian stocks down ahead of Bernanke's speech Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:05PMMost Asian stock markets fell in early trading Friday as investors nervously awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke amid growing worries over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery. Sentiment was also sluggish as investors... Ben Bernanke - United States - Federal Reserve System - Business - Central bank
  • Most Asian Stocks Down Ahead of Bernanke's Speech Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:58PMMost Asian stocks fall as investors anxiously await Bernanke's speech amid recovery worries Speech Technology - Research - Ben Bernanke - Federal Reserve System - United States
  • Most Asian stocks fall as investors anxiously await Bernanke's speech amid recovery worries Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:54PMMost Asian stock markets fell in early trading Friday as investors nervously awaited a speech later in the day by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke amid growing worries over the pace of the ...
  • U.S. Stocks Fall, Spanish Bonds Drop on Spain’s Tax Concerns Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:48PMU.S. stocks fell, sending the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down for a fifth day in six, 10-year Treasuries rose and Spanish bonds retreated as concerns about Spain’s fiscal stability wiped out early gains in equities triggered by a drop in U.S. jobless claims. Oil climbed and the yen weakened.