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A look at economic developments around the globe (AP) »
LONDON — World stocks mostly edged higher as traders headed into the long New Year holiday weekend in a fairly upbeat mood following a nine-month bull run that has seen many markets advance over 50 percent since March. In
, the
of leading British shares closed up 15.02 points, or 0.3 percent, at 5,412.88. That [...]
Japanese stocks move to a 4-month high on the weaker yen »
Mon, Dec 28 2009, 06:34 GMT
Japanese stocks move to a 4-month high on the weaker yen, US holiday retail sales and better than expected industrial production data
– (KS) South Korea Dec Consumer Confidence: 113.0 v 113.0 prior
– (JP) JAPAN NOV PRELIMINARY INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION M/M: 2.6% V 2.5%E (largest rise [...]
Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 432K. Continuing Claims have fallen to 4982K »
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US dollar is broadly on the defensive »
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$USDCAD in between the “goal posts” as defined by the 100 and 200 hour moving averages »
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Wall St closes out ‘09 with best gains since 2003 »
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended 2009 on Thursday with their best gains since 2003, driven by optimism about the economy’s recovery and a brighter outlook for profits.
The benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 23.5 percent for the year, while the Dow climbed 18.8 percent and the Nasdaq jumped 43.9 percent from [...]
WaMu says tax refund may double, shares soar »
WaMu says tax refund may double, shares soar
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – Washington Mutual Inc said it could receive an additional $2.6 billion in tax refunds due to a recently enacted law, sending shares of the bankrupt bank holding company soaring on Thursday.
The added money could also help resolve various legal disputes surrounding the [...]
Times Square, Nasdaq reopened after scare (Reuters) »
NEW YORK (Reuters) –
New York City's Times Square was closed briefly and three buildings including the Nasdaq headquarters were evacuated in a security scare on Wednesday, a day before the traditional
festivities in the famed intersection.
The street closings and evacuations were prompted by a police investigation of a suspicious van that local media reported [...]
U.S. Forex Market Commentary »
U.S. Forex Market Commentary
Wed, Dec 30 2009, 23:07 GMT
The euro moved lower vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar today as the single currency tested bids around the US$ 1.4270 level and was capped around the $1.4360 level. The common currency fell to three-month lows on U.S. economic recovery signs and an improved economic [...]
U.S. Forex Market Commentary »
U.S. Forex Market Commentary
Tue, Dec 29 2009, 01:00 GMT
The euro moved marginally higher vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar today as the single currency tested offers around the US$ 1.4415 level and was supported around the $1.4355 level. Liquidity was light today as many market participants celebrating Boxing Day. Most dealers expect greater [...]