Friday 3rd September 2010
Investors buoyed by better US jobs data
Traders are piling into risky bets after a better than expected US labour market report reinforced hopes that the US economy can avoid sliding back into recession.
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Friday 3rd September 2010
Wall St cheered by jobs data
US stocks rose, extending this week’s rally, after a better-than-expected August jobs report eased fears about a slowdown in the pace of the economic recovery
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Friday 3rd September 2010
Haven status fuels Swiss franc
Swiss franc hits record high against the euro and nears parity against the dollar as worries over the global economic recovery drive haven demand
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Friday 3rd September 2010
BAE flying high as defence cutbacks look less ominous
Bid speculation helps London shares stay positive and to extend winning streak
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Friday 3rd September 2010
Strong earnings drive Europe’s carmakers
European equities had their biggest weekly gain for eight weeks as the region’s carmakers led the way with a strong performance against the backdrop of improving sentiment from more positive global economic data
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Friday 3rd September 2010
Harvest fears push up global grain prices
The cost of barley, an important feed for the livestock industry, and of rice also moved higher on the week
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Friday 3rd September 2010
Fears grow over global food supply
Wheat prices have risen further in the wake of Russia’s decision to extend its grain export ban by 12 months, raising fears about a return to the food shortages and riots of 2007-08
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Thursday 2nd September 2010
High-frequency trading: Up against a bandsaw
As high-frequency trading comes to dominate daily activity in securities worldwide, regulators and traditional investors alike fear some of the interlopers may bring dangerous distortions
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Friday 3rd September 2010
Easing nerves take Asian shares to month-highs
Hopes that the trend for stronger US data would continue into August’s closely-watched jobs report help Asian shares make progress, with a weaker yen helping Japanese exporters
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Thursday 2nd September 2010
Cautionary tale about exit strategies from 1930s Japan
Stimulus has been necessary but US policymakers and investors might do well to heed the Takahashi tale
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