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Global air industry sees profit, warns on Europe

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Global airlines banished two years of misery with an abrupt turnaround in industry forecasts as the world economy recovers, but laced their outlook with caution on carriers in debt-laden Europe.
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Stocks set to open up on German data

Wall Street was set for a slightly higher open on Monday after a sharp decline Friday, as strong German factory data eased concerns about a wobbly European economy and the S&P looked for support at a key technical level.
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Stock futures inch up after German data

Stock index futures were slightly higher on Monday, reversing sharp declines in the last session, as solid German data eased concerns about a wobbly European economy and the S&P looked to bounce off a key technical level.
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BP shares jump on first major oil spill progress

Shares in oil major BP Plc rose on Monday after the company said it was capturing most of the oil gushing from its leaking Gulf of Mexico well, and that an additional capture system would be ready in mid-June.
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Crude Oil Rebounds but Near-term Outlook Remains Fragile

WTI crude oil rebounds to 71.6 in European session as buying interests emerge after price dipped below 70 earlier in the day. Brent crude approaches 74 after plunging to a 3-month low at 71.95. Despite the recovery, market sentiment remains weak as investors tend to seek shelter in safe-haven.
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Exxon execs warn on curbing on deepwater drilling

ExxonMobil warned against quick reactive changes to deepwater drilling laws that damage long-term investment decisions and urged governments to take time to assess the reasons for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Exxon execs warn against curbs on deepwater drilling

ExxonMobil warned against quick reactive changes to deepwater drilling laws that damage long-term investment decision and urged all governments to take time to assess the reasons for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
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Stock futures signal more losses

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Monday, adding to the previous session's strong sell-off, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.6 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.7 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.5 percent at 0755 GMT.
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UK's Pru says sales up ahead of AGM

Insurer Prudential reported stronger sales growth ahead of its annual investor meeting, in an effort to appease shareholder anger over its failed bid for AIG's AIA Asian unit.
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U.S. economy worries, Hungary fears hit hard

World stocks fell sharply on Monday and the euro hit four-year lows against the dollar as investors reacted to signs the U.S. economic recovery may be slowing and to new debt worries centred on eastern Europe.
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U.S. economy worries and Hungary fears hit hard

World stocks fell sharply on Monday and the euro hit four-year lows against the dollar as investors reacted to signs the U.S. economic recovery may be slowing and to new debt worries centered on eastern Europe.
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Oil drops below $70 in Asian trade

World oil prices eased below $70 a barrel in Asian trade Monday as markets sentiment remained weaker after last weeks disappointed US jobs report. Light sweet crude for july delivery was seen trading at $69.71 a barrel at 11.00 a.m Singapore time while Brent crude for July was at $70.63 a barrel in London.
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Gold recovers on falling stocks

Gold prices recovered in Asian trade Monday as equity markets fell amid concerns over Hungary's debt problems. Gold for immediate delivery was seen trading at $ 1218.13 an ounce at 11.30 a.m Singapore time while U.S. gold futures for August delivery was at $1,219.8 at the same time.
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Key political risks to watch in Japan

Japan's Naoto Kan takes over as prime minister this week, faced with the challenge of fixing policy disarray and cutting a huge public debt that is constraining options for keeping economic recovery on track.
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Australian Dollar Outlook 07/6/2010

The Australian Dollar was sold off two US Cents towards 0.8200 overnight and has subsequently traded below 0.8200 following reports out of Europe regarding Europe's debt crisis, which may have spread to Hungary.
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Pru investors plot return of former CEO: report

Some of UK insurer Prudential's largest shareholders have approached former chief executive Mark Tucker over a possible return to the helm of the company, British media reported on Monday.
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Slowdown looming but no double dip

The global economy looks likely to avoid a relapse into recession, although the next six months may be anemic, with three main causes for concern.
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For stocks, angst over Europe, jobs

U.S. stocks could face more pressure this week unless investors get some relief from worries about Europe, jobs and the toll they might take on the economic recovery.

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