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Shares up on Italy reform hopes, cooling China inflation

European shares looked set to follow Asian equities higher on Wednesday and the euro steadied after Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he would resign, raising hopes the debt-ridden country would proceed with reforms that may keep Europe's debt crisis from spreading.
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RBI

RBI to Hold Exchange Rate Policy

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will stick to its exchange rate policy and the guidance provided on monetary policy would hold until further notice.
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Sysco Tops Analyst Estimates as Food Distributor Passes Higher Costs to Customers

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) reported quarterly earnings per share of 55 cents Monday, topping analyst consensus estimates of 52 cents per share. Revenues for the food service logistics company were markedly higher, $10.59 billion versus analyst estimates of $10.49 billion. Net earnings were $302.65 million, an increase of $3.58 million, or 1.2%, when compared to quarterly earnings from a year ago.
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Inflation, debt crisis hurt euro zone retail sales

Retail sales in the 17 countries sharing the euro fell more than expected in September despite some resilience in powerhouse Germany, the EU's statistics office said on Monday, reinforcing concern that the bloc's economy may be heading for a recession.
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ECB cuts rates to 1.25 percent in surprise move

The European Central Bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25 percent on Thursday as the euro zone's worsening debt crisis outweighed the concern over persistently high inflation.
Central Bank of Kenya

Kenya's CBK shows teeth with sharp rate rise

Kenya's central bank bared its teeth against stubbornly high inflation on Tuesday with a record rate rise that is seen supporting the shilling, boosting appetite for long-term bonds and helping secure the approval of extra funds from the IMF.
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Zambia's c.bank slashes reserve ratios

Zambia's central bank slashed its reserve ratios on Tuesday to cut the cost of borrowing for commercial banks and consumers in a bid to stimulate economic growth in Africa's biggest copper producer.
Growth in China’s manufacturing sector had dropped in October 2011, to 50.4 from 51.2 in September 2011.

Chinese Manufacturing Down in October

China's big manufacturers ran at their slowest pace in October since early 2009, purchasing managers' data shows, though signs of a bounce-back at smaller firms and a sharp fall in factory-gate prices suggest no swift change to interest rates.
A supervisor inspects as employees make electronic parts at a factory in Suining

China PMI in Surprise Fall to Lowest Point Since 2009

China's big manufacturers ran at their slowest pace in October since early 2009, purchasing managers' data shows, though signs of a bounce-back at smaller firms and a sharp fall in factory-gate prices suggest no swift change to interest rates.
Nigeria

Nigeria cbank to review naira, likely 155-156/dlr target

Nigeria's Central Bank Governor Lamido Sanusi said on Monday the bank would review its target band for the naira in the next few days, and depending on where the exchange rate settles may move its midpoint to 155/156 to the dollar, compared to its current 150.
A currency dealer counts Kenya shillings at a money exchange counter in Nairobi

IMF Sees Slower Kenya Growth, Approves Extra Funds

The International Monetary Fund on Monday trimmed its 2011 growth outlook for Kenya on Monday and backed further funds to boost the country's foreign exchange reserves to help tackle a widening balance of payments gap.
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ECB's Trichet sees low inflation for 10 years: paper

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet was quoted by a German newspaper as saying inflation in the euro zone would be very low over the next 10 years, with expectations currently for around 1.8 percent.
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ECB's Trichet: low inflation for 10 years

European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet was quoted by a German newspaper as saying inflation in the euro zone would be very low over the next 10 years, with expectations currently for around 1.8 percent.
People buy groceries in a supermarket in Zimbabwe"s capital Harare

Kenya yr/yr inflation rises to 18.91 pct in Oct

Annual inflation in Kenya rose more than expected to 18.91 percent in October as food, electricity and fuel prices increased along with transport costs, but analysts said it was close to peaking.
U.S. Federal Reserve

With Europe Plan in Place, All Eyes Turn to Fed

The ink is barely dry on European leaders’ plan to resolve the Greek / Europe debt crisis, and attention has already turned to the U.S. Federal Reserve. Is there enough liquidity in the global financial system or will Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke need to deploy more monetary stimulus to grease the wheels of commerce?
Unleaded gas price is displayed at JJ's Express Gas Plus station in Phoenix gas station in Phoenix

Consumers, Businesses Pump up U.S. Q3 Growth

U.S. economic growth increased at its fastest in a year in the third quarter as consumers and businesses set aside fears about the recovery and stepped up spending, creating momentum that could carry into the final three months of the year.

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