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Asian stock markets rose Thursday as investors hungry for good news seized on stronger U.S. manufacturing as a sign the world

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July unemployment up in a ...

The unemployment rate rose in nearly half of the nation's 372 largest metro areas in July, as the pace of hiring slowed from

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Factories lead way out of ...

The U.S. manufacturing sector grew faster than expected in August but private employers unexpectedly cut jobs, showing the e

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Swiss Economy Grew 0.9 Pe ...

Official figures show that Switzerland's economy grew by 0.9 percent in the second quarter compared with the first three mont

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ECB may raise projections ...

The European Central Bank is set to leave interest rates untouched at 1 percent as it meets Thursday amid a still-uncertain g

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ECB will keep borrowing c ...

Today, ECB policy makers will announce interest rate for the month of September with expectations that they will leave the ra

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Fears over recovery as gr ...

UK manufacturing sector growth slowed sharply and unexpectedly in August to its weakest pace since November last year, a key

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London luxury-home prices increased last month by the smallest amount since January as a stronger pound deterred foreign buye

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German gov't approves 101 ...

The German government on Wednesday approved its plan for an 80-billion-euro (101-billion-dollar U.S. dollar) budget cut over

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Aust Dollar Drops Vs US C ...

The Australian dollar fell against all 16 major counterparts before a report today forecast to show the nation’s trade surp

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Asia stocks gain on brighter US data, Europe falls

posted by Avatar whatadous 1 hour 35 minutes ago in USD, EUR, Manufacturing made popular 1 hour 19 minutes ago

Asian stock markets rose Thursday as investors hungry for good news seized on stronger U.S. manufacturing as a sign the world economy isn't slowing as much as feared. European shares opened lower. read more
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July unemployment up in about half of U.S. cities

posted by Avatar newsinabox 5 hours ago in USD, Employment made popular 1 hour 45 minutes ago

The unemployment rate rose in nearly half of the nation's 372 largest metro areas in July, as the pace of hiring slowed from earlier this year. read more
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Factories lead way out of U.S. double-dip scare

posted by Avatar dotcom 5 hours ago in USD, Manufacturing made popular 4 hours ago

The U.S. manufacturing sector grew faster than expected in August but private employers unexpectedly cut jobs, showing the economic recovery still faces headwinds. read more
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Swiss Economy Grew 0.9 Percent in Second Quarter

posted by Avatar freshmint 6 hours ago in CHF, Fundamental, GDP made popular 4 hours ago

Official figures show that Switzerland's economy grew by 0.9 percent in the second quarter compared with the first three months of the year, largely on the back of higher domestic demand and corporate investments. read more
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ECB may raise projections, but not rates

posted by Avatar stephenie 7 hours ago in EUR, Fundamental, Inflation made popular 5 hours ago

The European Central Bank is set to leave interest rates untouched at 1 percent as it meets Thursday amid a still-uncertain global economic outlook, but may raise its 2010 growth projection for the eurozone. read more
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ECB will keep borrowing cost unchanged, markets await latest

posted by Avatar Nica 10 hours ago in EUR, Inflation made popular 9 hours ago

Today, ECB policy makers will announce interest rate for the month of September with expectations that they will leave the rate steady at 1.00% to reinforce recovery that is gathering momentum. read more
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Fears over recovery as growth weakens

posted by Avatar andes 10 hours ago in GBP, Manufacturing made popular 10 hours ago

UK manufacturing sector growth slowed sharply and unexpectedly in August to its weakest pace since November last year, a key survey showed yesterday, fuelling fears over the sustainability of economic recovery. read more
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London Luxury-Home Prices Rise by Smallest Amount Since Jan

posted by Avatar HousingMarket 12 hours ago in GBP, Fundamental, Housing made popular 10 hours ago

London luxury-home prices increased last month by the smallest amount since January as a stronger pound deterred foreign buyers and more properties went on sale, Knight Frank LLP said. read more
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German gov't approves 101-billion-US-dollar budget cut plan

posted by Avatar edzy 14 hours ago in EUR, Fundamental, Trade made popular 14 hours ago

The German government on Wednesday approved its plan for an 80-billion-euro (101-billion-dollar U.S. dollar) budget cut over the next four years. read more
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Aust Dollar Drops Vs US Currency Before Trade-Balance Report

posted by Avatar eddie 14 hours ago in USD, AUD, Trade made popular 14 hours ago

The Australian dollar fell against all 16 major counterparts before a report today forecast to show the nation’s trade surplus declined. read more
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Copper firm, but Friday's jobs number worries

posted by Avatar jingco 15 hours ago in USD, Metals, Manufacturing made popular 14 hours ago

Copper was seen opening up in Shanghai on Thursday, chasing gains in London after strong manufacturing data from the United States and China, but fears Friday's jobs report may disappoint is clouding bullish fervour. read more
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So much for the 'September effect'

posted by Avatar Jason65 15 hours ago in USD, CAD, Manufacturing made popular 14 hours ago

September, supposedly the worst month of the year for equities, kicked off with a bang for investors Wednesday as North American stocks surged on positive manufacturing data from China and, surprisingly, the United States as well — and in the pro read more