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Japanese Corp Bond Issuance Hit 4-Year High

While U.S. housing market was weakening and the stock and foreign currency markets destabilized, there was trend of increasing Japanese corporate bonds issuance for individual investors last year.

Gold platinum move ahead on weak dollar

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Commodity Online NEW YORK: Gold continued its upward journey Thursday as oil bounced from its early low and the US dollar weakened, after an initial rally by the currency.Gold futures for...

Fed Defends Bear Deal as 'Best Option'

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New York Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Timothy Geithner defended the bank's decision to assist in the JPMorgan Chase merger with Bear Stearns, saying it was the best option available under the circumstances.
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U.S. Stocks Drop as Jobless Claims Rise

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday for a second day after a rise in unemployment claims unexpectedly increased, intensifying concerns about the economy while an industry report said late payments on personal loans rose to a 15-year high.
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Apple iPhone Users Do All but Talk

Users of Apple's iPhone are using the device to do everything but talk on the phone, according to a new study, transforming the product into a mobile entertainment platform rather than just a cellular phone.
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Gold platinum surge ahead of US report

Commodity Online NEW YORK: Gold prices also went up ahead of a US employment report and recorded well above $ 900 an ounce in New York on Wednesday.The precious yellow metal rose to $US90...
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Oil price surges to near $ 105 a barrel

Commodity Online NEW YORK: World oil prices surged nearly four percent to $ 104.78 a barrel at the New York Mercantile Exchange after a US energy report showed gasoline supplies fell for a ...
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How Gold prices rose from $270 in six years

In six short years, the tables have turned for gold. In 2001, prices were roughly $270 per ounce with a production cost of roughly $160 per ounce.Now in 2007, the production cost is nearly $400 an ...
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Treasuries Dip after Fed, Jobs Report

Treasury note prices fell on Wednesday while yields rose after Fed Chief Ben Bernanke warned of a possible recession in the U.S. economy and a report indicated job growth for U.S. companies.
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US Fed Chief: 'Recession is Possible'

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday that the economy could possibly slip into recession later this year but would quickly rebound in the second half of the year.
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Gold settles above $900 an ounce, dollar drops

Gold futures closed higher on Wednesday after dropping gains in two earlier sessions as the dollar dropped after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. economy may shrink over the first half of this year, which would signal the start of a recession.
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This Week In Petroleum - Apr 2

Winter Fuels Wrap-Up Despite what may have appeared as a harsh winter in some regions, actual temperatures across the Nation remained close to normal over most of the 2007-08 winter heating se...
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U.S. stocks rise on Bernanke talks, Banks Gain

U.S. stocks gained for a third day Wednesday as investors' mood brighten after Best Buy Co released earning results, and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank will not need to save another financial firm.
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Food fuel prices a threat than US turmoil: WB

Commodity Online WASHINGTON: World Bank on Tuesday said, soaring food and fuel prices are the biggest challenge for poor nations (especially in East Asia) than US financial turmoil, which i...
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Who holds major Gold reserves in the world

Commodity Online MUMBAI: Do you know who holds major part of gold reserves in the world? And who decides whether to take up the gold price or not.The Gold prices have been floating on curr...
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Oil follows gold down below $101 a barrel

Commodity Online NEW YORK : World oil prices continued their southward journey for the third consecutive day Tuesday as US stocks and dollar gained more strength overnight.The fell was de...
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Bush: Russia should not fear Ukraine's NATO Bid

U.S. President George W. Bush expressed support for Ukraine and Georgia as they move towards NATO membership, ahead an alliance summit in Romania where opposition from fellow European countries will be likely.

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