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BLBG: Treasuries Tumble on Supply, Europe’s Pledge to Support Greece
  13 Feb 12:09
 
By Susanne Walker

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MW: U.S. stocks end lower as EU, China dominate
  13 Feb 12:09
 
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MSN: UPDATE 6-Oil falls almost 3 pct to $73 as China tightens
  12 Feb 21:36
 
* China surprises markets, lifts banks\' reserve requirement

* EIA weekly inventory data due at 1600 GMT

* Euro hits nine-month low against dollar

(Updates prices)

By David Sheppard

LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Oil fell almost 3 percent towards $73 a barrel on Friday after a blow to the energy demand outlook by China\'s surprise decision to increase banks\' reserve requirements for the second time this year...
 
RTE: Euro recovers against the dollar
  12 Feb 21:30
 
The euro has recovered slightly this afternoon after earlier sliding to its lowest level against the US dollar since last May...
 
MW: Natural gas jumps 1.5% after supplies data
  12 Feb 21:30
 
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Natural gas futures jumped on Friday, after the Energy Information Administration said U...
 
FX: U.S. Dollar rebound could see Crude oil prices plunge
  12 Feb 21:08
 
Crude oil fell in New York for the first day in five as the dollar extended gains against the euro and analysts forecast an increase in U...
 
RTRS: Dollar pares gains versus euro after consumer data
  12 Feb 21:07
 
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The dollar trimmed gains versus the euro on Friday after a report showed U...
 
BLBG: Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Declined in February, Survey Shows
  12 Feb 21:06
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

Feb...
 
BLBG: Oil Falls for First Day in 5 as China Seeks to Cool Expansion
  12 Feb 21:05
 
By Margot Habiby

Feb...
 
MW: Energy stocks fall ahead of inventory data
  12 Feb 21:04
 
Broad market, crude prices weigh on sector

By Steve Gelsi, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Energy stocks slid sharply Friday as the broad market and commodity prices reeled on jitters tied to China and the bailout of Greece...
 
SM: Gold Prices Fall, Analysts Mixed on Future
  12 Feb 21:04
 
Randgold Resources Ltd...
 
RTRS: Euro Falls for Third Day Versus Dollar, Yen on Greece Concern
  12 Feb 21:02
 
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - U...
 
AFX: US copper futures slide on China tightening fears
  12 Feb 21:01
 
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - U...
 
TH: Gold Prices Tumble
  12 Feb 21:01
 
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Gold prices were falling Friday as Greek debt fears weighed on dollar backed commodities...
 
RTTN: U.S. Dollar Little Changed Amid Economic Reports
  12 Feb 20:59
 
(RTTNews) - Following the releases of the University of Michigan\'s preliminary consumer confidence survey results for February and business inventories report for December, the dollar was little changed against other major currencies...
 
FX: US markets open in red despite strong retail sales; Dollar soaring
  12 Feb 20:59
 
FXstreet...
 
MW: Crude oil, gold futures dip more after U.S. data
  12 Feb 20:58
 
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil and gold futures dipped further on Friday, after reports showed U...
 
MW: Dollar pares gains after confidence falls
  12 Feb 20:58
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar pared gains versus the euro and yen on Friday after a private gauge of consumer confidence this month unexpectedly declined and business inventories fell in December...
 
BLBG: Europe’s Recovery Almost Stalls as Germany Stagnates (Update2)
  12 Feb 20:57
 
By Simone Meier

Feb...
 
MW: U.S. Dec. business inventories down 0.2%
  12 Feb 20:30
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Inventories at U...
 
FT: Crude oil leads commodities lower
  12 Feb 20:29
 
Crude oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel while base metals staged a broad retreat after China took further steps to cool its economy by tightening monetary policy...
 
RTTN: U.S. Dollar Mixed Ahead Of Economic Reports
  12 Feb 20:25
 
(RTTNews) - The University of Michigan\'s preliminary consumer confidence survey results for February and business inventories report for December are expected at 9:55 am ET and 10:00 am ET, respectively...
 
NS: Euro slumps to lowest point vs dollar since May
  12 Feb 20:25
 
The European single currency slumped close to a nine-month dollar low point on Friday when markets took a dim view of eurozone growth data and half-baked EU proposals to help debt-ridden Greece...
 
RTRS: U.S. crude futures slide $2 on dollar rise, China
  12 Feb 20:24
 
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - U...
 
BLBG: Retail Sales in U.S. Increase More Than Anticipated (Update3)
  12 Feb 20:22
 
Retail Sales in U...
 
MW: Energy stocks skid ahead of inventory data
  12 Feb 20:21
 
By Steve Gelsi
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Energy stocks fell in early action on Friday, ahead of weekly inventory data delayed by two days because of the blizzard in Washington...
 
RTTN: U.S. Dollar Mixed Amid Advance Retail Sales Report
  12 Feb 19:20
 
(RTTNews) - At 8:30 am ET Friday, the U...
 
MW: Retail Sales in U.S. Increase More Than Anticipated (Correct)
  12 Feb 19:19
 
By Bob Willis

(Corrects percentage gain in second paragraph...
 
MW: Retail sales rebound in Jan.
  12 Feb 19:19
 
By Greg Robb, MarketWatch
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U...
 
UPI: Crude oil prices slide in volatile week
  12 Feb 19:17
 
NEW YORK, Feb...
 
MW: Dollar stays up after retail sales jump
  12 Feb 19:15
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar remained higher on Friday, extending gains against the Japanese yen, after a report showed U...
 
FX: METALS-China move erodes copper, but losses seen brief
  12 Feb 19:14
 
MARKETS-METALS (UPDATE 4)
* China move hits metals market sentiment

* Analysts still bullish about copper

* Market watching for China M2 money supply

(Adds official prices)

By Pratima Desai

LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Copper tumbled on Friday as top consumer China moved to tighten monetary policy and the dollar rose against the euro, but analysts expected losses to be brief...
 
TH: TSX heads for lower opening on falling commodity prices
  12 Feb 19:13
 
The Toronto stock market seemed headed for a lower opening Friday as commodity prices stepped back amid a fresh round of concern about Chinese growth...
 
BLBG: Crude Falls After China Seeks to Cool Expansion, Dollar Gains
  12 Feb 19:13
 
By Grant Smith

Feb...
 
RTRS: Dollar rises vs yen after U.S retail sales data
  12 Feb 19:11
 
NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The...
 
MW: Crude oil, gold stay down after U.S. retail sales
  12 Feb 19:11
 
By Nick Godt
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Crude oil and gold futures stayed lower early Friday, after the government reported U...
 
TK: Nikkei in Tokyo Up 1.3%; Asahi, GS Yuasa Soar
  12 Feb 19:10
 
Japanese benchmark index closed higher after the EU leaders pledged to support member nation Greece...
 
BLBG: Asia Currencies Have Best Week in a Month on Growth, Greece Aid
  12 Feb 19:10
 
By Bloomberg News

Feb...
 
TH: Gold slides as dollar rises
  12 Feb 19:09
 
Greenback gains against euro as Greece bailout details awaited

Gold (GC-FT1,085...
 
PR: Gold Pulls Back As European GDP And Industrial Production Data Disappoints
  12 Feb 19:09
 
Gold retreated back to US$1,080/oz on Friday after nearly recapturing the US$1,100/oz mark yesterday as the US Dollar stiffened against the euro on disappointing economic data from the European Union, which was released today showing Q4 GDP growth of just 0...
 
CP: Oil prices slide on back of strong dollar
  12 Feb 19:07
 
LONDON, Feb 12 - World oil prices plunged on Friday as traders took their cue from the strengthening US dollar and eyed a crucial update on energy stockpiles in the United States, analysts said...
 
BS: Pound Drops as China Lifts Reserve Requirements, Stocks Fall
  12 Feb 19:07
 
By Lukanyo Mnyanda
Feb...
 
MW: Treasurys gain after retail sales rise
  12 Feb 19:06
 
By Deborah Levine
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices briefly pared gains on Friday, pushing yields down, after a report showed U...
 
MW: Gold futures fall as U.S. dollar rallies after China move
  12 Feb 19:06
 
By Polya Lesova, MarketWatch
FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Gold and other metals futures fell on Friday, as China\'s hike of reserve requirement ratios triggered a rally in the U...
 
RTTN: U.S. Dollar Shows Choppy Trading Ahead Of Advance Retail Sales Report
  12 Feb 19:06
 
(RTTNews) - At 8:30 am ET Friday, the U...
 
MW: U.S. stocks retain losses as retail sales rise
  12 Feb 19:05
 
By Kate Gibson
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U...
 
CT: Dollar Gains from Greece Rescue Plan
  12 Feb 19:03
 
The U...
 
ZW: Oil prices slide on back of strong dollar
  12 Feb 19:03
 
LONDON, Feb 12, 2010 (AFP) - World oil prices plunged on Friday as traders took their cue from the strengthening US dollar and eyed a crucial update on energy stockpiles in the United States, analysts said...
 
BLBG: Euro Drops for Third Day as Copper, Oil Fall on China Reserves
  12 Feb 19:02
 
By Justin Carrigan

Feb...
 
MW: U.S. Jan retail sales up 0.5%
  12 Feb 19:01
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - U...
 
RTTN: Dollar Hits New 9-month Peak Versus Euro
  12 Feb 18:27
 
(RTTNews) - The dollar rocketed to a fresh 9-month high versus the euro on Friday as yesterday\'s vague plans from the European Union to deal with the Greek crisis did little to alleviate debt concerns...
 
BS: Soybeans, Corn, Wheat Slide After China Seeks to Curb Growth
  12 Feb 18:23
 
By Rudy Ruitenberg and Luzi Ann Javier
Feb...
 
BLBG: Europe’s Recovery Almost Stalls as Germany Stagnates (Update2)
  12 Feb 18:21
 
By Simone Meier

Feb...
 
BLBG: Oil, Copper Lead Commodity Drop as China Seeks to Cool Growth
  12 Feb 18:21
 
By Stuart Wallace and Chanyaporn Chanjaroen

Feb...
 
MW: Crude prices drop below $74 a barrel on China move
  12 Feb 18:16
 
By Polya Lesova, MarketWatch
FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- Oil futures fell 2% on Friday, as China\'s move to hike bank reserve requirements sparked concern over a slowdown in its growth and appetite for commodities...
 
BLBG: U.S. Stock-Index Futures Decline on Chinese Bank Requirements
  12 Feb 16:10
 
By Daniela Silberstein

Feb...
 
IBT: Central African Gold in new loan deals
  12 Feb 16:08
 
Central African Gold has agreed a $1m loan with its two largest shareholders, ECP Africa Fund II PCC and HBD Zim Investments which together hold 78...
 
SK: Copper and Gold Miners ETFs Soar
  12 Feb 16:08
 
A pledge from EU leaders to provide “coordinated action if needed” to support Greece through its debt crisis gave global markets a lift on Thursday...
 
MSN: PRECIOUS-Gold gives up gains as dollar firms
  12 Feb 16:07
 
* Dollar rises versus euro as Greece bailout details awaited

* Gold re-establishes relationship with U...
 
MW: oil and gas firms lead gains for British shares
  12 Feb 16:05
 
FTSE 100 index up 0...
 
BS: Gold eases from 1-week high as dollar firms
  12 Feb 16:04
 
Gold eased 0...
 
BLBG: Europe’s Recovery Almost Stalls as Germany Stagnates (Update1)
  12 Feb 16:03
 
By Simone Meier

Feb...
 
RTTN: Yen Slightly Off From 2-day High Versus Euro
  11 Feb 21:28
 
(RTTNews) - During early North American trading on Thursday, the yen moved off slightly from a 2-day high against the euro...
 
DY: Japanese Yen May Trade Higher against US Dollar
  11 Feb 21:26
 
USDJPY – The ratio of long to short positions in the USDJPY stands at 1...
 
FR: Oil strengthens in Asian trade
  11 Feb 21:24
 
AFP - Oil firmed in Asian trade Thursday as a weaker US dollar spurred buying in the commodity and investors waited for a closely watched report on US energy inventories...
 
BR: Energy and Precious Metals Mixed
  11 Feb 21:22
 
[BRIEFING...
 
CT: UK must wean itself off oil and fast, business bosses say
  11 Feb 20:54
 
The UK faces an oil price squeeze that could cause grave damage to the economy unless there is a switch to alternative, greener energy soon, say business leaders...
 
RTTN: U.S. Dollar Rises Against Most Majors Ahead Of Business Inventories Report
  11 Feb 20:53
 
(RTTNews) - The U...
 
MN: Markets down as earnings disappoint, oil slips
  11 Feb 20:51
 
Markets opened lower Thursday on poor earnings results in Canada and a lack of details on how European leaders will help Greece with its debt crisis, even as data from the U...
 
BLBG: Jobless Claims in U.S. Decrease More Than Anticipated (Update2)
  11 Feb 20:50
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

Feb...
 
JP: Weekly Jobless Claims Fail to Spark U.S. Indexes
  11 Feb 20:15
 
U...
 
BLBG: Soybeans Rise to Two-Week High in Chicago as Oil Prices Climb
  11 Feb 20:12
 
By Luzi Ann Javier and Rudy Ruitenberg

Feb...
 
WSJ: BASE METALS: NY Copper Rises After Overnight Chinese Buying
  11 Feb 20:11
 
By Allen Sykora

Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES


Copper futures are higher early Thursday after the metal got a boost overnight from Chinese buying and ideas that the supply/demand picture in the country remains supportive...
 
RTTN: TSX Poised For Higher Open On Greece Bail-out, Commodities
  11 Feb 20:10
 
(RTTNews) - Canadian stocks may move higher Thursday on news that European Union has agreed to an aid-package for debt-stricken Greece and on rising commodities prices...
 
WSJ: Oil Prices Stall Above $74
  11 Feb 20:09
 
By BRIAN BASKIN

NEW YORK -- Crude futures were nearly unchanged Thursday as traders braced for Friday\'s oil inventory data, but took heart in an improved outlook for global oil demand by the International Energy Agency...
 
RTTN: Dollar Gains Versus Yen Amid Jobless Claims Report
  11 Feb 20:08
 
(RTTNews) - The U...
 
MW: Gold futures rise on report of Greece deal
  11 Feb 20:07
 
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures advanced on Thursday, receiving a boost from a report that a deal by European leaders to help Greece has been reached and as U...
 
ZW: Oil prices climb on eve of key US report
  11 Feb 20:03
 
LONDON, Feb 11, 2010 (AFP) - World oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, the eve of a key US energy inventories report, as traders digested news of an EU rescue deal for debt-riddled Greece...
 
RTRS: Oil rises to around $75 as EU agrees Greek rescue
  11 Feb 20:01
 
LONDON (Reuters) - Oil climbed to around $75 a barrel on Thursday as European leaders reached a deal to rescue the beleaguered Greek economy and after upbeat predictions of oil demand growth by two major forecasters...
 
BLBG: U.S. 10-Year Yields Touch 3-Week High Before Auction (Correct)
  11 Feb 20:00
 
By Cordell Eddings and Anna Rascouet

(Corrects first paragraph to say jobless claims fell more than forecast...
 
MW: Treasurys edge down ahead of bond auction
  11 Feb 19:59
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices crept down on Thursday, pushing yields up, before the government\'s final auction of the week...
 
COM: Gold trades up on firm global cues
  11 Feb 19:57
 
MUMBAI (Commodity Online): MCX Apr Gold contract opened up at 16292 vs...
 
FIN: Global oil demand and prices forecasts raised
  11 Feb 19:56
 
Global oil demand and prices will rise in 2010, driven higher by robust growth in emerging economies, the Paris-based International Energy Agency said today, raising its demand and prices forecasts...
 
RTTN: Gold Cautiously Up Amid Mixed Dollar
  11 Feb 19:56
 
(RTTNews) - The price of gold edged higher for a third session Thursday morning as markets digested news that the European Union has agreed to an aid package for debt-laden Greece...
 
MW: Treasurys edge down ahead of bond auction
  11 Feb 19:54
 
By Deborah Levine, MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices crept down on Thursday, pushing yields up, before the government\'s final auction of the week...
 
BLBG: Jobless Claims in U.S. Decrease More Than Anticipated (Update2)
  11 Feb 19:49
 
By Courtney Schlisserman

Feb...
 
MW: Jobless claims fall by largest amount since July
  11 Feb 19:02
 
By Greg Robb
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - First-time claims for state unemployment benefits fell by the largest amount since July...
 
ET: World markets rise, wait for EU support to Greece
  11 Feb 17:00
 
World markets rose Thursday on hopes that European leaders will rescue Greece from its crushing debt load and restore confidence in the eurozone\'s future...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Rises a Fourth Day as IEA Bolsters Demand Outlook
  11 Feb 16:59
 
By Grant Smith and Christian Schmollinger

Feb...
 
RTRS: PRECIOUS-Gold climbs towards $1,080/oz as dollar slips
  11 Feb 16:57
 
* Gold firms as dollar weakens versus the euro * Traders await outcome of EU summit on Greece\'s debt * Chinese gold buying firm ahead of New Year holiday

(Updates, adds comment, changes dateline from TOKYO)

By Jan Harvey

LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Gold rose towards $1,080 an ounce in Europe on Thursday as hopes other European countries would bail out debt-laden Greece boosted the euro versus the dollar, lifting gold\'s appeal as an alternative to the U...
 
RTRS: India copper higher tracking overseas markets
  11 Feb 16:55
 
MUMBAI, Feb 11 (Reuters) - India copper futures traded higher on Thursday afternoon helped by strong overseas leads, but a strong rupee at home kept the upside limited, analysts said...
 
EP: Major currencies trade near oversold areas
  11 Feb 16:53
 
The dollar depreciated in the markets versus major currencies as Australia added jobs three-times the amount projected while banks in China are increasing their lending, therefore this encouraged investors to more towards higher yielding assets while selling lower yielding assets which weighed on the dollar\'s strength...
 
FT: Euro steady ahead of Greek bail-out signals
  11 Feb 16:51
 
The euro edged higher on Thursday as traders awaited the outcome of a meeting of European Union leaders that might announce a rescue package for Greece...
 
BU: Copper climbs 3 percent on China data, weaker dollar
  11 Feb 16:49
 
Copper rose more than 3 percent on Thursday as Chinese data helped reduce worries over monetary tightening and as the dollar lost ground versus the euro ahead of an EU summit...
 
BLBG: Gold Gains in London as Weaker Dollar Spurs Investment Demand
  11 Feb 16:48
 
By Nicholas Larkin and Kim Kyoungwha

Feb...
 
BLBG: Crude Oil Rises a Fourth Day as IEA Bolsters Demand Outlook
  11 Feb 16:47
 
By Grant Smith and Christian Schmollinger

Feb...
 
FX: FOREX-Euro edges up on expectations of Greek support
  11 Feb 16:45
 
MARKETS-FOREX (UPDATE 4)
* Euro up 0...
 
VT: Dollar price rises before Tet
  11 Feb 16:45
 
VietNamNet Bridge – The dollar price on the black market unexpectedly increased sharply on February 11, just two days before Tet...
 
EG: U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Near Two-Week High Before Auction
  11 Feb 16:43
 
By Anna Rascouet and Wes Goodman

Feb...
 
PT: Gold declines marginally on low demand
  11 Feb 16:43
 
New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI) Contrary to a positive global trend, gold prices declined by Rs 25 to reach Rs 16,565 per ten grams on the bullion market here today due to reduced offtake at higher levels...
 
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