Markets
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Stocks fall as Fed chief disappoints on stimulusJun 08, 2012 6:00 am - MILAN — World stock markets dropped Friday after the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman disappointed investors that there would no immediate action to jump start the world's ...
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Oil falls below $83Jun 08, 2012 6:00 am - SINGAPORE — Oil prices fell to below $83 a barrel Friday in Asia after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no hint that the central bank is planning stimulus meas...
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U.S. stocks open higher following China rate cutJun 07, 2012 10:24 am - NEW YORK — Stocks opened sharply higher on Wall Street after China cut its benchmark lending rate in another bid to boost its slowing economy. The Dow Jones industrial ...
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U.S. futures head higher following China rate cutJun 07, 2012 7:11 am - NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures are rising after China cut its benchmark lending rate in another bid to revive its economy, which has slowed markedly. Dow Jones industria...
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Oil hovers above $85 ahead of Bernanke commentsJun 07, 2012 7:10 am - SINGAPORE — Oil hovered above $85 a barrel Thursday in Asia amid speculation the U.S. may implement stimulus measures to boost a flagging recovery. Benchmark oil for Jul...
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Markets rise on hopes for Spain aid, U.S. stimulusJun 07, 2012 7:08 am - LONDON — Global markets rose on Thursday, boosted by hopes that Europe is preparing to give Spain financial aid to help it cope with the cost of saving its banks and tha...
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Dow leaps 286 points, best day of the yearJun 06, 2012 4:17 pm - NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average surged 286 points Wednesday, its best day this year. The rally started early and gathered force in the afternoon. The charge...
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Oil rises above $85 after US crude supply dropJun 06, 2012 6:40 am - SINGAPORE — Oil prices rose above $85 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after a report showed U.S. crude supplies fell more than expected, suggesting demand may be improving. B...
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Oil hovers below $84 near 8-month lowJun 05, 2012 6:20 am - SINGAPORE — Oil hovered below $84 a barrel Tuesday in Asia, wavering near an eight-month low as doubts remain whether European leaders can contain the continent’s debt a...
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World stock markets fall as Europe worries riseJun 05, 2012 6:16 am - PARIS — Evidence that Europe’s debt crisis is continuing to drag down economies both on the continent and in the U.S. pushed world stock markets lower Tuesday ahead of a...