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Europe rises supported by oil stocks (MarketWatch)
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Economy and deficit to be included in Bernanke testimony (AP)
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Growth slows in Europe slower retail sales show (Reuters)
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Gold up to an 8-week high
(Reuters)
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U.S. productivity up 0.7% in fourth quarter (MarketWatch)
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Monthly jobs report shows increase in jobs, drop in jobless rate
(MarketWatch)
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Manufacturing figures help raise sentiment(ISFM)  |
Latest weekly U.S. jobless claims down
(MarketWatch)
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Gold amid its 5th winning week (Reuters)
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Brent trades over $111 fearing Iran supply support (Reuters)
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France sells 8 bln euros of government bonds (MarketWatch)
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U.S. factory orders higher 1.1% in December
(MarketWatch)
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Treasurys rise after ADP jobs data (MarketWatch)
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Brent over $112 on Iran (Reuters)
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Treasurys lose after payrolls
(MarketWatch)
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Deal imminent but more wage cuts required from Greece
(AP)
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Strong jobs and productivity data lift markets (ISFM)  |
Jobs report seems to save the day (ISFM)  |
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Inflation in the EU remains steady (AP)
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Brent steadies over $112 on Iran awaiting U.S. jobs
data (Reuters)
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Europe stocks lose ground (MarketWatch)
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Stock futures amid gains with Amazon in focus (Reuters)
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European stocks moved higher led by miners (MarketWatch)
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Wall Street ahead of U.S. payrolls data (MarketWatch)
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Asian stocks appear mixed with Shanghai losing gains (MarketWatch)
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Stock futures change to flat before jobless data (MarketWatch)
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Asian stocks decline though China gains a little (MarketWatch)  |
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ADP: 170,000 more jobs added in private sector in January
(Reuters)
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Asia advances supported by commodities
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Dollar advances following jobs data
(MarketWatch)
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Dollar loses gains while euro moves higher (MarketWatch)
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Dollar gains losses ahead of Greek news (MarketWatch)
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Legg Mason Launches fixed income hedge fund (HedgeCo.net)  |
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Yale University chief investment officer fund strategy (Bloomberg)  |
China looking into larger participation in euro rescue fund (MarketWatch)  |
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Gold steadies on US and European data
(Reuters)
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European stocks fell after Banks and Greek news (MarketWatch)
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Gold returns to gains with Greece in focus (Reuters)
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Oil rises as inventories fall (Reuters)
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No agreement on Greece reforms going to Brussels (Reuters)
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Brent crude falls at $118.22 (AP)
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Gold back to gains (Reuters)
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EU bank regulators assessing recapitalization plans
(Reuters)
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Moody’s profit drops 30% (MarketWatch)
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Rate unchanged, bond purchases higher by the BoE (MarketWatch)
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U.S. Trade Deficit at Six-Month High (Bloomberg)
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Treasurys rise worrying about Greece (MarketWatch)
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Treasury yields fall awaiting U.S. debt auction (MarketWatch)
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Central banks taking new emergency measures to boost liquidity (AP)
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U.S. jobless claims drop to 358,000
(MarketWatch)
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Treasurys higher on delayed Greek aid (MarketWatch)
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Greece bailout deadline passes with no decision (Reuters)
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As decision time approaches for Greece, strikes continue (Reuters)
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EFSF expects to have key role in Greece debt (Reuters)
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Agreement reached by Greek parties on austerity
measures
(MarketWatch)
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Gold falls on euro losses after Greek agreement on austerity
measures (Reuters)
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Merkel, Sarkozy say Greece ahead of crucial decisions (MarketWatch)
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Oil trades close to $97 amid US
supplies concern (AP)
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Gold up at $1,750 on Greek news (Reuters)
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Rise in
Chinese inflation may curb economic growth action (CNNMoney)
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Greeks on strike against austerity awaiting crucial vote (Reuters)
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The pressure is on as negotiations continue (ISFM)  |
UBS marks 76% drop in 4th quarter (Bloomberg)
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Treasurys fall with 30-year yields up to a 3-month high
(MarketWatch)
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Gold higher on Greek hopes (Reuters)
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The week ends with no debt resolution (ISFM)  |
Asia sees
gains as Shanghai ends flat (MarketWatch)  |
Debt pressure added to other concerns (ISFM)  |
Uncertainty while awaiting developments (ISFM)  |
European stocks higher hoping for Greek deal
(MarketWatch)
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European stocks fall on Greece and banks
(MarketWatch)
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Stock futures lower as Greece awaits decisions (MarketWatch)
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Stocks in Asia move lower with China losing gains (MarketWatch)
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Asian stocks higher with Greece ahead of a debt deal (AP)
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Jobless claims and Greek news help sentiment (ISFM)  |
Stock index futures lose gains (Reuters)
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Oil falls under $114on
investors’ worries (Reuters)
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Stock index futures fall in early trade (Reuters)
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U.S. stock futures change a little as Greek debt talks continue
(Bloomberg)
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Futures fall with ECB and Greece in focus
(MarketWatch)
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Asian stocks lower as Greek worries remain (MarketWatch)  |
Dollar moves higher against currencies
(MarketWatch)
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Miners and Greek news lead Europe down (MarketWatch)  |
European stocks among gains supported by banks (MarketWatch)  |
Asia amid gains and losses on Greek uncertainty and Chinese data
(MarketWatch)  |
U.S. dollar higher versus euro
(MarketWatch)
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AIM launches hedge fund funding platform (HedgeCo.net)  |
Dollar stays flat while euro loses ground
(MarketWatch)
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Euro lower as Greece and ECB stay in focus
(MarketWatch)
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Euro advances after Greek debt deal
(MarketWatch)
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Hedge Fund Cloud Growth from Fundspire (HedgeCo)  |
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UCITS Hedge Fund Index up for January
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Hedge funds raised their gas bets but production not cut enough
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Greek vote approves austerity measures (MarketWatch)
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U.K. January annual inflation drops to 3.6% (MarketWatch)
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German 4th-quarter GDP lowers 0.2% (MarketWatch)
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Greek bailout approval will await PSI developments (AP)
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Gold lower with Greece in focus (Reuters)
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BOE expects CPI to remain below target in coming
months
(MarketWatch)
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Treasurys fall on Greek austerity package (MarketWatch)
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Oil stays close to $118 on less European fears (Reuters)
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Euro zone vote of confidence from China's
central-bank chief
(MarketWatch)
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Brent appears over $118 on Greek news (Reuters)
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Euro zone December factory output drops
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Oil trades over $101 (AP)
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U.S. stock futures advanced, after Greek vote
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ZEW index shows hike in investor sentiment (AP)
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Treasurys advance as Europe may delay Greece aid (MarketWatch)
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U.K. expected to avoid recession even as growth will slow
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Moody’s downgrades Italy, Portugal and Spain (MarketWatch)
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Economy in euro zone shrinks (Reuters)
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A good start but tough days ahead (ISFM)  |
Data and downgrades cooling sentiment (ISFM)  |
Gold a little higher hoping for Greek deal (Reuters)
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Asia stocks gaining ground after Greek austerity vote (MarketWatch)  |
Europe stocks move lower following Moody's cuts
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Underlying debt worries counter optimism from good news (ISFM)  |
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European stocks amid gains as Greece welcomes new austerity plan
(MarketWatch)
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Futures amid losses (Reuters)
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Europe stocks gaining losses with BNP, Heineken, Peugeot higher
(MarketWatch)
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Gold higher on Greek austerity bill (Reuters)
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Asia loses ground after European downgrade (AP)  |
U.S. futures rise on Chinese data
(MarketWatch)
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Dollar loses gains as euro turns stronger
(MarketWatch)
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Dollar higher following European ratings cuts
(MarketWatch)
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Asia higher with Japanese benchmark among best gainers (MarketWatch)  |
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Bear Stearns’ portfolio managers' settlement proposal
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Judge recommends dismissal of perjury counts in hedge fund fraud
case (StarTribune)  |
Dollar falls on European support by China
(MarketWatch)
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Goldman Sachs Analyst targeted in insider Trading Probe (Forbes)
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Gold higher ahead of a weekly gain
(Reuters)
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German parties agree on a new president (MarketWatch)
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Initial jobless claims at lowest since March 2008 (MarketWatch)
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Jan. CPI rose 0.2% (MarketWatch)
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Gold amid gains with China easing and Greece hoping
for better news (Reuters)
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Greek bailout uncertainty rekindles contagion fears (AP)
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Unexpected gain for UK retail sales in January (AP)
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Trade deficit higher in Japan on oil imports (AP)
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Global banks, securities firms on Moody’s radar for
downgrade
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U.S. Treasurys fall while 10-year yield moves over 2% (MarketWatch)
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Greece awaits decision for second bailout (Reuters)
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Debt concerns very much in the picture (ISFM)  |
Brent stays over $120 on Iran worries hoping for better Greek data
(Reuters)
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EU
FinMin meeting to decide on Greek Rescue (Bloomberg)
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Brent appears steady after previous highs (Reuters)
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Economic data and hope of Greek deal lend support (ISFM)  |
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Oil up to a 9-month high after Iran stops supply (AP)
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U.S. stock futures drop on Moody’s bank warning
(MarketWatch)
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European stocks advance hoping for Greece (MarketWatch)
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Hope for improvement grows (ISFM)  |
Moody’s: Possible downgrade for 17 global banks (AP)
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Stock futures appear flat with investors awaiting data (MarketWatch)
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Asia moves higher on investors hopes (MarketWatch)
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Europe stocks on low levels due to Moody's and delays for Greece (MarketWatch)
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Asian stocks higher on data and earnings (MarketWatch)  |
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Europe stocks see gains on Greek hopes (MarketWatch)  |
Asia stocks decline on remaining Greek worries (MarketWatch)  |
Dollar slows down as Greece hopes again for a deal
(MarketWatch)
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Euro gains ground as Greece hopes for another bailout
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Euro under $1.30 as Greece worries remain
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New Asia fund from Egerton Capital founder – FT (Reuters)  |
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Hedge fund bulls hike 2012 bets (Reuters)  |
Gold moves lower on Greek concerns (Reuters)
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Asia stocks appear mixed following Greek deal
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Gold leaves back 2-1/2-week high
(Reuters)
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Oil drops close to $106 on higher US crude supply
(AP)
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Gold loses gains along with weak Silver (MarketWatch)
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Treasurys amid losses (MarketWatch)
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Fitch downgrades Greece (MarketWatch)
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U.S. jobless claims remain at 351,000 (MarketWatch)
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Treasurys on high levels ahead of G-20 meeting (MarketWatch)
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Gold reaches 1-1/2-week high as Greece accepts new bailout package
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Manufacturing, services shrink in the euro zone (Bloomberg)
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German Ifo at highest since July 2011
(MarketWatch)
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Europe faces pressure from U.S., Japan, China at G20 (Bloomberg)
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Debt deal brings both relief and caution (ISFM)
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More questions on the Greek bailout deal (AP)
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Gold slowed down after high levels
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Oil up to a new 9-month high above $108 (AP)
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Europe says yes to second Greek bailout (MarketWatch)  |
Oil over $106 on Iran worries
(AP)
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Treasurys fall awaiting auction (MarketWatch)
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Exposure to Greek debt hurting Europe bank earnings (MarketWatch)
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Oil steadies close to $120 (Reuters)
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Italian bonds under pressure (MarketWatch)
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Downward revision of growth and earnings dent sentiment (ISFM)
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Treasurys rise on inflation worries
(MarketWatch)
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Europe stocks a little lower after Greek deal
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Europe falls on business news
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Europe stocks appear flat following Commerzbank and Credit Agricole (MarketWatch)
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Asian stocks advanced supported by oil
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Stock futures open higher on Wall Street (Reuters)
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Of data, bailout deals and earnings (ISFM)  |
Stock index futures see gains with HP in focus (Reuters)
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Some balance returns at week’s end (ISFM)  |
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Euro flat against dollar on Greek deal
(MarketWatch)
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Asia moves higher supported by Japanese shares
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Asia loses ground while Japan meets gains (MarketWatch)  |
Stock futures aim high on today’s opening (Reuters)
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UK hedge fund adviser found guilty of securities
fraud (HedgeCo.net)
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Stock futures in a mixed mood on economic data (Reuters)
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Dollar loses gains; euro supported by Germany’s Ifo gauge
(MarketWatch)
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Stocks in Europe rise led by banks (MarketWatch)  |
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Dollar advances against other major currencies
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Dollar seems weak against major currencies
(MarketWatch)
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Forward hedge fund redemptions rise
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S&P downgrade causes ECB temporary suspension of
Greek bonds (Reuters)  |
German jobless claims steady in February (MarketWatch)
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U.S. durable goods orders slump 4% in January
(MarketWatch)
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China to crack down on insider trading (Reuters)
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Oil falls close $123
(Reuters)
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U.S. Justice Dept. investigating Libor setting
(Reuters)
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Asia markets advance on lower crude prices (MarketWatch)
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U.S. GDP growth revised up to 3% in Q4 (MarketWatch)
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Data ruling sentiment
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Italy 10-year yield reach lowest level in 5 months after LTRO
(MarketWatch)
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Europe moves higher supported by banks (MarketWatch)  |
Moves in the right direction (ISFM)  |
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U.S. Stocks showing little change (Bloomberg)  |
Futures open firmer (Reuters)
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S&P Greece downgrade may be short
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Europe stocks a little higher after 3-year LTRO (MarketWatch)
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Euro higher across the board, yen remains weaker
(Reuters)
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Asia moves higher following overnight gains on Wall
Street (MarketWatch)  |
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Banks take advantage of fresh ECB funds
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