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Yen higher after Japanese minister discourages further drop
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The yen climbed back from a 4-1/2-year low against the dollar on Monday after Japan's economy minister suggested the currency might have weakened enough. The economy minister, Akira Amari, said the yen's excessive strength had...Tags: Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), G20 Summit, Government Ministers, Federal Reserve, Government
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Shares grind higher, yen rebounds on minister's remarks
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets resumed this year's rally on Monday, driven higher by a flurry of merger and acquisition activity, while a recent tumble in the yen against the dollar halted after Japan's economy minister suggested the...Tags: Sumitomo Corporation, Loan Market, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Shanghai (China)
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UK should get on front foot with City
ReutersLONDON, May 20 (Reuters Breakingviews) - It is perhaps too much to expect Britain's Conservative-led government to head any initiatives on Europe, such is the orgy of self-destruction in the party over whether the UK should stay in the European Union....Tags: Politics, Financial Markets, International Organizations, Finance, United Kingdom
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METALS-Copper slips on worries Fed will turn off bond-buying tap
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) - London copper slipped on Monday after a jump in U.S. consumer confidence raised prospects the country could begin trimming its bond-buying program, eroding metals' allure for investors, against a backdrop of slowing growth in...Tags: Metal, Finance, Consumer Confidence, Money and Monetary Policy, Consumers
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Glance: A look at the key institutions involved in the European Union's economy
Following the chaotic bailout of Cyprus, top European Union officials are saying it's time to rethink how the region manages its crisis — and who should be involved. Here is a look at the key institutions involved in Europe's economic policymaking:...Tags: International Organizations, Money and Monetary Policy, Cypriot Banking Crisis (2013), International Monetary Fund, Economy, Business and Finance
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GLOBAL MARKETS-US dollar soars, stocks set new highs on Fed QE exit talk
Reuters* Fed's Williams says stimulus reduction could start this summer * U.S. consumer sentiment rises to nearly six-year high * U.S. dollar index hits nearly three-year high * Dow, S&P 500 surge to record closing highs By Herbert Lash NEW YORK, May 17...Tags: Gold and Precious Material, Stock Activities, Federal Reserve, Consumers, NASDAQ
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar soars, stocks gain amid talk of Fed QE exit
Reuters* Fed's Williams says stimulus reduction could start this summer * U.S. consumer sentiment rises to nearly six-year high * U.S. dollar index hits nearly three-year high * U.S. Treasuries prices fall further after sentiment data By Herbert Lash NEW YORK,...Tags: Stock Activities, Central Bank, Gold and Precious Material, Financial Markets, Federal Reserve
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ECB's Asmussen sees banking union complete by summer 2014
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) - European Central Bank Executive Board member Joerg Asmussen said on Friday that he believed a single European banking supervisor could be in place by next summer. He said that it would not, however, be possible to set up a banking... -
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares bounce off lows after talk of Fed QE exit
Reuters* Fed officials urge bank to begin stimulus withdrawal * Dollar rises to near 10-month highs * Bund future surges on talk ECB edging towards negative rates * European shares recover as investors buy the dips * Copper up for 2nd day after China data By...Tags: Central Bank, Credit Ratings, Money and Monetary Policy, Federal Reserve, China
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ECB to keep monetary policy loose for as long as needed
ReutersORLEANS, France (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will keep its loose and growth-supportive monetary policy stance in place for "quite a long time", ECB executive board members said on Friday. With the euro zone economy stuck in recession, the ECB...Tags: Mario Draghi, Central Bank, Italy, Finance, Money and Monetary Policy
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ECB's Asmussen: Germany must reform or be 'sick man' again
ReutersBERLIN (Reuters) - German ECB board member Joerg Asmussen German expects growth in his country to pick up in the second quarter but warned on Friday that Europe's largest economy risked becoming the "sick man of Europe" again if it did not carry out...Tags: Credit Ratings, Angela Merkel, Finance, Money and Monetary Policy, Germany
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INVESTMENT FOCUS-Top four central banks may change the tune
ReutersBy Mike Dolan LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - The world's major central banks may be shifting their tone subtly from "whatever it takes" to "we can only do so much". Financial markets supercharged this year by the extraordinary monetary stimuli of the top...Tags: Ben Bernanke, Credit Ratings, International Organizations, Federal Reserve, Money and Monetary Policy
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