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  • Oh, ok then Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:54PM"The Coalition has started to put the heat on the three hold-out rural independents - saying it was 'inconceivable' any of them would back a Labor government that had joined the Greens to push a left-leaning agenda."Oh. So it's all over.Well, the market enjoyed it.
  • Greek euro exit worst option - Trichet Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:27PMEuropean Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet said yesterday that if Greece were to leave the eurozone and revert to the drachma, that would be the "worst possible option.""We created the euro to achieve the single market for...
  • ‘Japan not to fight gradual rise in yen’ Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:53PMDow Jones Newswires/Tokyo Japan would find it hard to intervene if the yen’s rise is gradual, but the authorities are more determined than ever to act against any unusually rapid exchange-rate moves, people familiar with the matter said.
  • Central Bank celebrates 130th anniversary Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:13PMThe series of festivities ended with a symphonic concert at the Athenaeum attended by European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet. The National Bank of Romania (BNR) Saturday celebrated its 130th anniversary.
  • Most Asian Stocks Rise On Improving U.S. Data Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:00PMMost Asian stocks rise on improving US data
  • Most Asian stocks rise on improving US data Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:45PMMost Asian stocks rise on improving US housing, jobs data
  • Guest Post:Defeating Demon Deflation Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:45PMDefeating Demon Deflation Submitted by Machinehead , of Chris Martenson.com Since early April, the yield on 10-year Treasury notes has dwindled from 4.0% to below 2.5% on August 24th.  Meanwhile, the 12-month change in the Cleveland Fed's median CPI has hovered feebly between 0.5% and 0.6% since March.  These abnormally low interest and inflation rates are fanning fears of renewed GDP ...
  • US, world stocks edge up due to US growth data Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:45AMUS, world stocks edge up due to US growth dataUS, world stocks edge up due to US growth data
  • Gold demand surges, ETFs rate high Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:56AMGold demand surged 36 percent in the second quarter of 2010 to 1 050 tonnes, according to data from the World Gold Council which added that gold-backed exchange traded funds (ETFs), which had helped drive the increase in demand, were now a widely accepted asset class.
  • US, world stocks edge up due to US growth data Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:46AMStocks edged higher in Europe and on Wall Street Friday after a key U.S. economic growth figure was not as bad as feared, and as investors looked ahead to a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
  • Essilor - First-Half 2010 Results Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:26AMLE-PONT, France, August 27, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
  • Distell Undeterred by Current Market, Focuses on Future Fitness Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:10PMDistell has posted year-on-year revenue growth of 8.7% to R11.8 billion on a sales volume increase of 7.3% for the 12 months to June 30, 2010.
  • While you were sleeping: Bernanke, growth awaited Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:47PMInvestors are awaiting US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s address at the central bank’s annual forum in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday where he may give more signals of a return to quantitative easing.
  • Gold Seeker Closing Report: Gold and Silver End Mixed and Near Unchanged Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:45PMGold climbed to as high as $1244.20 in London , but it then fell back off for most of the rest of trade and ended with a loss of 0.28%. Silver rose to as high as $19.151 before it also fell back off, but it still ended with a gain of 0.21%.
  • Solera Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Results Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:36PMSAN DIEGO , Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solera Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLH - News ) the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 . Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010 : GAAP Results Revenue for the fiscal year was ...
  • Dollar and precious metals at a glance Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:23PMNEW YORK (AP) -- Key currency exchange rates Thursday, compared with late Wednesday in New York: Dollar vs:Exchange Rate Pvs Day Yen84.38 84.73 Euro $1.2703 $1.2657 Pound $1.5526 $1.5451 Swiss franc 1.0247 1.0292 Canadian dollar 1.0581 1.0606 Mexican peso 12.9760 13.0320 MetalPrice (troy oz.) Pvs Day NY Merc Gold $1235.40 $1239.50 NY HSBC Bank US $1236.00 $1239.00 NY Merc Silver $18.978 $19.022
  • World markets get a breather from upbeat data, but fears over US economy persist Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:55AMLONDON - World stock markets rose Thursday, helped by strong German data and an improvement in U.S. jobs figures. But fears of a slowdown in the world's largest economy continued to stalk investors.
  • Rupee's gains pared by import dollar demand Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:24AMThe rupee gained on Thursday aided by a stronger euro and mildly higher domestic shares, but dollar buying by oil firms and some defence-related import payments pulled it off the day's highs.
  • Japan Exporters Struggle With Strong Yen, Little Government Help Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:56AMJapan Exporters Struggle With Strong Yen, Little Government Help
  • CIMB Bank New ATM Machines Offer Foreign Cash Withdrawal At Selected Locations Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:57AMCIMB Bank became the first bank in the region to offer customers the convenience of withdrawing foreign currencies from special ATMs at any time of the day. It plans to instal the ATMs in 13 locations by Chinese New Year, from just three currently, its head of retail banking Peter England said. Each location will [...]
  • World markets up modestly, helped by strong German report, but fears over US economy linger Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:24AMWorld stock markets mostly rose Thursday, helped by late gains on Wall Street and more strong German data, though apprehension over a slowing U.S. economy and its impact on the global recovery c...
  • World markets rise modestly amid more weak indicators on US economy Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:27AMSEOUL, South Korea - World markets mostly rose Thursday, boosted by gains on Wall Street, though apprehension over a slowing U.S. economy capped the advance.
  • Copper hits one-month low Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:39PMCopper prices hit one-month low as weak US data exacerbate concern about the economy, but US prices trim losses by the close.
  • Dollar Little Changed Despite More Housing Woes Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:28PM(RTTNews) - The dollar stood practically still on Wednesday despite another round of troubling news from the housing front, where new homes sales plunged to a record low.
  • CIMB first in region with foreign cash ATMs Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:55PMCIMB Bank is giving money changers a run for their money with automated teller machines (ATMs) that dispense foreign currencies.
  • Rupee ends steady at 46.90 against Dollar Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:14PMMumbai, Aug 25 : The Rupee today ended steady at 46.90 against the Dollar on strong demand for the greenback by importers and negative trend in equity markets, traders at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (FOREX) said.
  • Rupee inches up as custodian banks sell dollars Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:53AMThe rupee crawled higher on Wednesday as banks sold dollars on behalf of foreign portfolio investors, but shaky stocks and the US unit's strength versus majors kept the market in a tight band.
  • Bank Audi: Lebanon among few countries with sustained large capital inflows Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:58PMEditor’s note: Bank Audi issued its second quarter report on the Lebanese economy this week. The repot noticed that the economic conditions in Lebanon in the first half of 2010 extended the buoyant performance of the past couple of years.
  • U.S. Home Sales In Record July Slump Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:59PMFears intensified Tuesday that the U.S. was heading for a double dip recession that could reverberate around the world after figures showed American home sales slumped twice as fast as expected last month to a 15-year low.
  • Bank default swaps rise on US housing slowdown Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:59PMBank default swaps rise on US housing slowdownBank default swaps rise on US housing slowdown
  • TSX opens lower as commodities slide Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:23AMThe Toronto stock market moved sharply lower Tuesday with weakness from financials following an earnings disappointment from Bank of Montreal and resource stocks as oil and metal prices backed off amid concern that global growth is slowing.
  • Tuesday outlook: TSX set to open lower as BMO misses expectations Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:10AMThe Toronto stock market headed for a lower open Tuesday with weakness coming from financials after Bank of Montreal’s (TSX:BMO) earnings missed expectations and resource stocks as oil and metal prices backed off amid concern that global growth is slowing.
  • BMO Financial Group Reports Solid Results for its Third Quarter, Earning $669 Million of Net Income Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:37AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 24, 2010) - BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO)(NYSE:BMO) and BMO Bank of Montreal - /
  • Kenya: Strong Yen Raises Cost of Country's Debt to Japan Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:30AMThe government stands to incur foreign exchange losses running into billions of shillings on Japanese debts due to a steady appreciation of the yen in the last three years.
  • BMO Financial Group Reports Solid Results for its Third Quarter, Earning $669 Million of Net Income Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:23AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 08/24/10) - BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO - News )(NYSE: BMO - News ) and BMO Bank of Montreal - Third Quarter 2010 Report to Shareholders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BMO Financial Group Reports Solid Results for its Third Quarter, Earning $669 Million of Net Income P&C Canada Continues to Deliver Strong Performance ...
  • Markets plunge after weak US data overshadows European optimism Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:02AMThe day had started so well -strong German growth, unexpectedly high British retail sales- all went well until the US, today's party pooper, said its economy is far from being in full swing towards recovery. The FTSE 100 fell 91 points, or 1.7%, to 5,211. The CAC 40 lost 1.8% to 3,580, while Germany's DAX eased 1.6% to 6,085 points. Jobless-benefit claims rose in the US to the highest level in ...
  • Rupee hits 1-week low on euro drop, weak shares Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:23AMThe rupee weakened to its lowest level in over a week on Tuesday, as losses in the euro and other regional currencies hurt sentiment, while choppy local shares provided little direction on capital flows.
  • 24.08.2010 - DJ DGAP-Adhoc: Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:19AMDissemination of a Adhoc News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Shekel weakens against dollar ahead of interest call Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:36AMAn interest rate hike in Israel would further widen the interest rate gap with the US.
  • Go for it Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:24AMBoston University economics professor Laurence J Kotlikoff, recently pointed out that the actual fiscal gap of the United States (including unfunded social security and medicare commitments) adds up to a frightening total of US$202 trillion (HK$1,575 trillion).
  • ECB turns vandal with its balance-sheet binges Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:38PMThe growing failure of European monetary union can't be measured by superficial yardsticks such as the number of tiny euro-area economies at risk of meltdown or of monthly turbulence in currency markets. The main development has been the dashing of hopes for monetary stability.
  • A V Rajwade: Developed world's lost decade? Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 2:09PMThe state of some of the major economies like the US, Europe and Japan has been intriguing us for a long time. Are these countries heading for deflation, or inflation thanks to extremely loose monetary and fiscal policies, or neither? Even the extremely shrewd managers of “macro” hedge funds, who customarily earn huge returns for their investors by correctly reading the direction of the macro ...
  • What Problems Lie Ahead for the U.S. Dollar? Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:14AMChina is the largest holder of the U.S. Dollar in its foreign exchange reserves at $2.45 + trillion. This is an impossible number to trade on foreign exchanges. So they’re stuck with them until they can spend them.
  • China begins yuan trade against ringgit Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:52PMS HANGHAI: China began allowing the ringgit to trade against its currency in its domestic foreign exchange market yesterday - another step toward raising the yuan's scope in international trading.
  • China begins yuan trade against ringgit Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:15AMSHANGHAI: China began allowing the ringgit to trade against its currency in its domestic foreign exchange market yesterday - another step toward raising the yuan's scope in international trading. As of yesterday morning, the central bank began setting a "central parity rate" for the yuan and ringgit, much as it does for the US dollar and several other major currencies. The currencies will be ...
  • Britain's exports surge Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:25AMExports are a key element of George Osborne’s great gamble that Britain's economic recovery can continue even as its biggest consumer - the government - starts a radical dietary regime.
  • Yingli Green Energy Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:05AMYingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited , a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar," today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
  • China begins yuan trade against Malaysian ringgit Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:03AMSHANGHAI — China began allowing the Malaysian ringgit to trade against its currency in its domestic foreign exchange market on Thursday — another step toward raising the yuan's scope in international trading.
  • Shekel gains against euro Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:22AMUS Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed will purchase more US government debt with funds it receives from maturing mortgage securities it previously bought.
  • Tue: Israel Chemicals pulls TASE up Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:58AMIsrael Chemicals accounted for a quarter of today's turnover of NIS 2 billion, and helped boost parent company Israel Corp. However, Elbit Systems fell on a drop in profit.