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| Euro Weakens, Oil and Gold Extend Losses; Greece in Focus |
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| 4:27 PM ET May 16 2012 |
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U.S. markets wavered and the latest Fed statement showed no appetite for another stimulus plan. European markets watched Greek developments as the ECB president urged Greek leaders to stick to austerity plans and asked Greek banks to recapitalize. The euro slid and oil and precious metals weakened. |
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| Fresh Greek Elections in June, EADS Swings to Profit |
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| 8:05 AM ET May 16 2012 |
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The European indexes edged lower. Fresh elections will be held in Greece in June. Euro area annual inflation eased and jobless claims in the UK fell unexpectedly in April. EADS lifted full year earnings outlook. |
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| Europe Narrowly Avoids Recession, ThyssenKrupp, Salzgitter Warn |
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| 10:20 AM ET May 15 2012 |
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The European indexes rebounded after the German economy expanded more than estimated in the first quarter. Rating agency downgraded 26 Italian banks. Greece sold €1.3 billion of three-month T-bills at higher borrowing costs. |
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| Greece Heading for Elections, Indexes Slump 2% |
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| 10:15 AM ET May 14 2012 |
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The European indexes slumped as Greece leaders fail to form a new government and new elections are likely in four weeks. Italy raised €5.25 billion and Spain sold €2.9 billion of debt in auctions today. Euro area output fell unexpectedly in March. |
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| French Investment Growth Lowered, Swedish Jobless Rate Flat |
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| 10:07 AM ET May 11 2012 |
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German and Spanish inflation rose but Swedish jobless rate remained unchanged in April. French manufacturing industry estimated investment growth at 6% this year. |
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| EC Estimates Spanish Deficit Above 6%; Credit Agricole, Telefonica Net Plunge |
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| 10:05 AM ET May 11 2012 |
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The European indexes edged lower after the European Commission said Spain’s budget deficit will stay above 6% this and next year. The euro area economy is forecast to shrink 0.3% this year. Credit Agricole and Telefonica quarterly net plunged. |
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| French Output Rises, Sentiment Flat; Greek Unemployment at 21.7% |
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| 9:52 AM ET May 10 2012 |
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Greek jobless rate rose to 21.7% in February, French manufacturing output unexpectedly rose and Spanish home transfers declined in March. Czech annual inflation eased and jobless rate dropped in April. |
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| Greek Political Deadlock Continues, ArcelorMittal Net Plunges |
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| 9:50 AM ET May 10 2012 |
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The European indexes edged lower after the Greek political turmoil intensified and the nation is heading for another snap election in less than two months. The European Financial Stability Facility confirmed the release of €5.2 billion to Greece. |
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| German Trade Surplus Rises, French Deficit Narrows |
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| 9:39 AM ET May 09 2012 |
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German manufacturing turnover eased but foreign trade surplus increased to €17.4 billion in March and French deficit narrowed. Swedish home prices fell in three months to April and Greek inflation inched higher in the month. |
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| Greek Impasse Raises Fears in Euro Zone, Spanish Yields Above 6% |
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| 9:36 AM ET May 09 2012 |
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The European indexes traded sideways while Greek parties struggle to form a coalition government. Stock markets were calm but Spanish yields rose above 6%. German exports rose unexpectedly in March. Commerzbank, ING, and E.ON quarterly net fell. |
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AMERICAS |
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%
Change |
 NYSE |
7,988.02 |
0.60
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 NASDAQ |
2,874.04 |
-0.68
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 S&P 500 |
1,324.80 |
-0.44
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 Russell 3000 |
784.05 |
-0.48
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 TSX |
11,326.08 |
-0.15
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 Bovespa |
56,028.30 |
-0.50
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EUROPE |
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%
Change |
 FTSE 100 |
5,405.25 |
-0.60
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 DAX 30 |
6,384.26 |
-0.26
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 CAC 40 |
3,048.67 |
0.31
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 SMI |
5,872.73 |
0.13
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ASIA |
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%
Change |
 Nikkei 225 |
8,801.17 |
-1.12
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 Hang Seng |
19,259.83 |
-3.19
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 CSI 300 |
2,574.65 |
-1.63
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 Sensex 30 |
16,030.09 |
-1.83
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 ASX 200 |
4,165.53 |
-2.36
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 JCI |
3,980.50 |
-1.61
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 SET |
1,171.23 |
-1.12
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 Kospi |
1,840.53 |
-3.08
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 KLC |
1,536.04 |
-1.60
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Commodities |
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Change |
| Gold |
$1,540.3000 |
-$3.2000
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| Silver |
$27.1450 |
-$0.5050
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| Copper |
$3.4715 |
-$0.0235
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| Crude oil |
$92.8300 |
-$0.3900
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| Natural Gas |
$2.6310 |
$0.1280
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| Corn |
$6.2000 |
$0.2275
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| Wheat |
$6.3875 |
$0.3025
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| Sugar |
$0.2073 |
$0.0033
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| Soybean |
$0.0100 |
$0.0000
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