Euro J - Foreign Exchange News

Foreign Exchange News

Raleigh man charged with defrauding investors in Ponzi scheme Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:53AMRALEIGH -- A Raleigh man suspected by federal officials of defrauding investors of at least $700,000 in a Ponzi scheme was arrested Wednesday on state fraud charges. Dennis Todd Hagemann, 41, of 4715 Cardinal Grove Blvd. in Raleigh has been...
Reportlinker Adds Channel Metrics: Consumer Distribution Trends in UK Financial Services - Overview Report- February ... Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:50AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Ponzi Nation Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:49AMThe wave of financial crime may have peaked in 2005 or 2006, but the detritus of such collapsed schemes has left regulators and investigators ever busier.
Gol Returns to Profit in Fourth Quarter on Growth (Update2) Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:49AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA , Brazil’s second-biggest airline, swung to a profit in the fourth quarter after one-time gains and an economic rebound that spurred travel.
Farmer Focus Livestock: Freemantle takes tips from Japan Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:46AMI am writing this piece from the 17th floor of a hotel in Nagoya, Japan. I have been touring the country as a guest of Chubo Shiryo (a Japanese version of BOCM Pauls). So far I have visited two farms and a restaurant owned by a pig farmer.
Cognizant Going Strong Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:28AMFollowing the release of strong results in the fourth quarter 2009, estimates for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation have been on the rise.
Batuhan: Victim syndrome Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:27AMAllan s.b. Batuhan Foreign Exchange THE main problem with white collar crime is that most people do no think it is a crime at all. read more
Forex: USD/JPY eases below 91.00 after consumer sentiment data Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:23AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Dollar rally from 90.15 low ahead of retail sales has reached a fresh 2-weeks high at 91.05 and the Dollar has pulled back below 91.00, to 90.80 area after downbeat consumer sentiment figures.
Diplomat: North Korea seeks hike in embassy rent Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:59AMNorth Korea has demanded a hike in rental fees for foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations in Pyongyang, a diplomat said Friday, in what could be a move to raise foreign
Senate panel asks trade managers to prepare sugar policy afresh Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:57AMISLAMABAD (March 12 2010): Senate standing committee on commerce Thursday asked the trade managers to prepare afresh sugar policy aimed at saving foreign exchange through less imports, making sure purchase of the commodity from the local industry to benefit consumers.
Forex: GBP/USD drops to 1.5030 session low at European opening Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:53AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Pound's recovery from Mar 10 low at 1.4870 has extended higher on Asian session, and the pair reached 1.5085 high, and the Sterling, after a brief consolidation, is pulling back at European opening, dropping to 1.5025 session low.
Liquor license fees to stay flat in Oak Park Heights Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:48AMOAK PARK HEIGHTS - Alcohol license fees in Oak Park Heights will be kept flat this year because of the poor economy.
Japan PM calls for action against strong yen Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:46AMJapanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama today made a rare call for 'firm steps' to stem the strength of the yen after the currency's recent advances hit exporters' earnings.
NGOs in China say threatened by new donor rules Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:43AMAid groups working in China said Friday they feel threatened by new requirements that make it harder to accept overseas donations, and said the central government appeared wary of their work and motivation.
Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:26PMWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought today to put some detail behind his lofty drive to double U.S. exports over the next five years, calling the effort imperative to putting people back to work.
Peter Moore and his days in captivity Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:19PMMay 29, 2007 Five British contractors are seized by 40 armed men in police uniforms at the Finance Ministry. They are taken in the direction of Baghdad’s sprawling Shia district of Sadr City. One of the hostages is Peter Moore, an IT consultant from Lincoln, working for a US management consultancy.
EVERETT: Boeing Must Choose Its Tanker Price Carefully Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:45PMEVERETT — Even if its rival for a lucrative contract drops out, the Boeing Co. will face challenges as it seeks to replace the Air Force's tanker fleet.
Stocks get help from more corporate dealmaking Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:43PMStocks traded in a tight range Monday after a new round of mergers and acquisitions raised hopes for the economy.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 18:29 New Zealand/Australia Morning Call-Global markets Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:41PM-----------------------(07:12 / 1812 GMT)----------------------- Stock Markets S&P/ASX 200 4,807.86 +40.62 NZSX 50 3,222.82 +8.18 DJIA 10,559.70 -6.50 Nikkei 10,585.92 +216.96 NASDAQ 2,333.52 +7.17 FTSE 5,606.72 +6.96 S&P 500 1,139.52 +0.82 Hang Seng 20,787.97 +408.90 SPI 200 Fut 4,821.00 +19.00 CRB Index 276.06 -0.87
United States of America - China Chamber of Commerce Named Co-Organizer for First Annual Halter Financial Summit ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:33PMDALLAS----The United States of America – China Chamber of Commerce , www.usccc.org, a not-for-profit, bi-national membership organization dedicated to developing increased U.S.-China trade and investment activities by assisting American and Chinese companies, professionals and the general public to better understand the business environments and cultural traditions ...
Biden Visits Mideast as Israel, Palestinians Agree to Talks Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:30PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Vice President Joe Biden began a trip to the Middle East as the U.S. announced that Israel and the Palestinians accepted a plan to start indirect talks that analysts say are unlikely to lead to a breakthrough.
Past Statements May Haunt a Psychic Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:26PMThe Securities and Exchange Commission ’s lawsuit against Sean David Morton for securities fraud highlighted the fact that he proclaimed himself as “America’s Prophet” while touting his ability to foresee the direction of the markets to attract investors.
Commodities: Gold loses over 1%, booking profits Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:23PMFXstreet.com (London) - Gold has shed $10, or nearly 1% since Wall Street opened. While most risk markets traded softer and in a consolidatory tone, Gold bullion was rattled from the offset legging around $7 in the opening minutes of trades.
Shanghai exchange completes draft rules for global board Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:21PMBEIJING: The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has completed draft rules governing the listing and trading of overseas-based companies, chairman Geng Liang said yesterday, as China moves closer to the international board launch.
The Golden Touch Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:16PMOn February 5, 1895, the Jupiter of American banking, J. P. Morgan, took the train from New York to Washington to see the president. He had no appointment but came to discuss matters of grave national interest.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co. posts 72.2 pct profit losses in 2009 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:12PMChina Merchants Energy Shipping Co., a major Chinese international oil tanker operator, said Saturday its annual net profit in 2009 slumped 72.2 percent from a year earlier. The shipping operator raked in 343 million yuan (50.2 million U.S. dollars) last year, bringing earnings per share down 72.2 percent to 0.1 yuan, according to the company's short statement filed to the Shanghai Stock ...
A Marvel of technology: Stroudsburg co. is go-to expert in helicopter rotor repair Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09PMSome peculiar hardware made by three men in Stroudsburg using new and older machinery is found at many airports, heliports and war zones around the world.
China gov't work report draws global attention Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:03PMForeign scholars and journalists were generally positive in reviewing the government's strategies and outlined the challenges ahead as Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's government work report delivered Friday caught wide attention across the world. Hong Pingfan, chief of the global economic monitoring center of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, said the year 2009 saw the world mired ...
Jacksonville company's shady dealings spanned globe, authorities say Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:51PMIn less than 15 years, Armor Holdings grew from a small company making bulletproof vests in Yulee to a multinational company selling military and law enforcement equipment all over the globe.
GMA, Obama to meet in April anew Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:35PMPresident Gloria Arroyo is scheduled to meet United States Barack Obama next month, marking their second rendezvous during Obama’s year-long administration.
China says it's up to the US to improve relations Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:03PMChina said Sunday that it is up to the United States to improve relations that soured over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama.
Phang Nga plans world mass dive record in April Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:01PMPHUKET: Phang Nga Province, Phuket's immediate neighbor to the north, is asking divers from all over Thailand to pack their fins, tanks and regulators and head to a diving festival in Thai Muang Distr...
India's not so holy men Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:46PMIndia's charismatic Hindu ascetics have always been looked up to for their spiritual help and have claimed powers to perform miracles, but now, they're being closely watched - for all the wrong reasons.
India's not so holy men Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:46PMIndia's charismatic Hindu ascetics have always been looked up to for their spiritual help and have claimed powers to perform miracles, but now, they're being closely watched - for all the wrong reason .....
Solarfun: In-Line Earnings, Margins Down Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:45AMSolarfun reports in-line earnings early on Friday morning.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-05 14:21 US STOCKS-Wall St set for higher open after Feb jobs data Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:44AMBy Chuck Mikolajczak
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-05 14:24 US copper gallops higher on jobs data, firm demand Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:43AMNEW YORK, March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. copper futures sprang higher Friday as investor buying was buoyed by U.S. jobs data and the belief that demand for the industrial metal especially in Asia is looking better, traders said.
Yawanna Keep Yamana Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:42AMYamana Gold tests the patience of a very patient bunch.
Group of international students visiting Quincy this weekend as part of Rotary program Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:40AMThe Rotary Club of Quincy will be hosting 13 international students this weekend as a part of their involvement with Rotary Youth Exchange.
China To Keep Exchange Rate ?Stable? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:38AMBeijing to keep currency ?basically stable? this year, despite foreign pressure to ease exchange rate controls that critics say hamper trade and may slow global recovery.
Cayman Economy Struggles, Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:35AMThe Cayman Islands Economics and Statistics Office has released its Economic Report for the Third Quarter of 2009, showing further deterioration in the island’s economy in all but the banking sector.
Indices: FTSE bumped to yearly highs, trading +40 points at 5562 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:31AMFXstreet.com (London) - FTSE100 futures have taken over 40 points in a solid session cruising to top highs not seen since August 2008. The index currently trades at 5562, as the NFP data propelled the index to a dialy high of 5565 points.
Forex: USD/JPY recovery, expected to continue, supported by NFP - Kathy Lien Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:31AMFXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Markets have welcomed the 36K decline in February's Non-Farm payrolls, and the Dollar has soared against the Yen, a trend that, according to Kathy lien, Director of Currency Research at Global Forex Trading, is expected to continue.
Tamerlane to Discuss Pine Point Pb/Zn Project at PDAC Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:28AMBLAINE, WASHINGTON--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) - Tamerlane Ventures Inc. ("Tamerlane" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:TAM) invites all shareholders and prospective investors to visit Tamerlane at booth #2126 during the PDAC conference being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Sunday, March 7 th through Wednesday, March 10 th .
Canacol Energy Ltd Completes Workover of Rancho Hermoso 4 Well in Colombia and Tests Combined Gross Rate of 2,339 bopd ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:31AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - Canacol Energy Ltd. ("Canacol" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CNE) is pleased to provide an operational update of its workover program at its operated Rancho Hermoso Field located in the Llanos Basin of Colombia, where the Corporation has a 100% operated working interest. The Corporation has completed the workover of the Rancho Hermoso 4 ("RH ...
Red Hill Energy Inc. and Prophecy Resource Corp. Sign Definitive Agreement Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:30AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - Red Hill Energy Inc. ("Red Hill") (TSX VENTURE:RH) and Prophecy Resource Corp. ("Prophecy")(TSX VENTURE:PCY)(OTCBB:PCRYF)(FRANKFURT:3P1) are pleased to announce that they have signed a definitive agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") in connection with the business combination (the "Transaction") announced in their joint news release ...
Have they fixed the broken STFC? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:28AMThe beleaguered Science and Technology Funding Council is being given a helping hand by the government: will it be enough?
China Redstone Group to Present at the 2010 Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference in Beijing on March 8 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:27AMChina Redstone Group , the largest private provider of cemetery products and services in Chonqing, China, the largest, most populated municipality of the PRC's four provincial level municipalities, today announced it will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual China Investment Conference being held March 7-9 in Beijing, China.
Pacific Safety Products Inc. Announces Corporate Update Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:19AMKANATA, ONTARIO-- - March 4, 2010 Pacific Safety Products Inc. today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with a third party for the sale of the company.
Pacific Safety Products Inc. Announces Corporate Update Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:19AMKANATA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - March 4, 2010 Pacific Safety Products Inc. (TSX-V: PSP - News ) ("PSP" or "the Company") today announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with a third party for the sale of the company. During an exclusivity period the third party will complete a due diligence review and the parties will endeavor to negotiate a definitive merger ...