Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women and
small businesses on Saturday in a special New Year's address.
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
India's PM Modi announces incentives in New Year address
NEW DELHI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women
and small businesses on Saturday, in a New Year's speech in
which he also...
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Modi announced a slew of incentives to the poor, farmers, women
and small businesses on Saturday, in a New Year's speech in
which he also...
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BRIEF-Harte Hanks says terminated all commitments, repaid all loans
* Harte Hanks - on December 23, Harte-Hanks Trillium UK and
Harte-Hanks Trillium Software Germany terminated all commitments
and repaid in full all outstanding loans
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Harte-Hanks Trillium Software Germany terminated all commitments
and repaid in full all outstanding loans
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Friday, December 30, 2016
BRIEF-22nd Century Group files for mixed shelf of up to $100 mln - SEC filing
* 22nd Century Group Inc - files for mixed shelf of up to
$100 million - SEC filing
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$100 million - SEC filing
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Illinois budget woes reignite with spending deal's imminent lapse
CHICAGO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Illinois is poised to re-enter a
budgetary limbo on Sunday with the expiration of temporary
spending authority for the state's cash-strapped universities
and fraying human...
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budgetary limbo on Sunday with the expiration of temporary
spending authority for the state's cash-strapped universities
and fraying human...
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BRIEF-Novavax Inc files for mixed shelf of upto $125 mln - SEC filing
* Novavax Inc - files for mixed shelf of upto $125 million -
SEC filing
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SEC filing
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BRIEF-Arlington Asset Investment files for mixed shelf of up to $750 million
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $750 million - SEC filing
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BRIEF-UCI International concludes financial restructuring process, emerges from Chapter 11
* UCI International - co is now owned by management of
blackrock financial management, Credit Suisse asset management,
J.P. Morgan investment management
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blackrock financial management, Credit Suisse asset management,
J.P. Morgan investment management
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TREASURIES-Yields slip for third straight day as bonds end volatile year
* Treasuries lag other bond classes in 2016
(Recasts with U.S. afternoon trading, adds data, quotes)
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(Recasts with U.S. afternoon trading, adds data, quotes)
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BRIEF-Hunstman Corp says to make a $260 mln early repayment of debt
* Intends to make a $260 million early repayment of debt
using proceeds from sale of its European surfactants business
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using proceeds from sale of its European surfactants business
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U.S. municipal market sales reach 6-year high in 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond and
note issuance reached a six-year high in 2016, closing the year
with $423.8 billion in new sales and up 12 percent from 2015,
according to...
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note issuance reached a six-year high in 2016, closing the year
with $423.8 billion in new sales and up 12 percent from 2015,
according to...
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Argentine real estate turnaround seen with tax amnesty, mortgages
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's real estate
sector is preparing for a development boom spurred by a
successful tax amnesty program and an expected revival in
mortgage lending,...
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sector is preparing for a development boom spurred by a
successful tax amnesty program and an expected revival in
mortgage lending,...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Meirelles sees few options to help states in crisis
BRASILIA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian federal
government has limited options to help states mired in a debt
crisis and will focus first on rebalancing its own troubled
accounts, Finance Minister...
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government has limited options to help states mired in a debt
crisis and will focus first on rebalancing its own troubled
accounts, Finance Minister...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms in thin trading, flash surge in euro dominates
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3445, or 74.38 U.S. cents
* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
on Friday...
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* Bond prices higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
on Friday...
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UPDATE 1-Incoming Argentine treasury minister aims to cut 2017 deficit
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's incoming
Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne said on Friday he would look
to lower public spending to cut Argentina's expected budget
deficit for 2017,...
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Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne said on Friday he would look
to lower public spending to cut Argentina's expected budget
deficit for 2017,...
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RPT-UPDATE 1-Incoming Argentine treasury minister aims to cut 2017 deficit
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's incoming
Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne said on Friday he would look
to lower public spending to cut Argentina's expected budget
deficit for 2017,...
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Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne said on Friday he would look
to lower public spending to cut Argentina's expected budget
deficit for 2017,...
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Incoming Argentina treasury minister aims to lower 2017 deficit
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Incoming Argentina Treasury
Minister Nicolas Dujovne said on Friday he would look to lower
public spending to lower Argentina's expected budget deficit for
2017,...
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Minister Nicolas Dujovne said on Friday he would look to lower
public spending to lower Argentina's expected budget deficit for
2017,...
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CEE MARKETS-Debt upgrade, peace with banks help Hungary outperform region
By Marton Dunai
BUDAPEST, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hungarian markets far
outperformed regional peers in 2016 as ratings agencies restored
the country's investment grade status and its improving...
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BUDAPEST, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Hungarian markets far
outperformed regional peers in 2016 as ratings agencies restored
the country's investment grade status and its improving...
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New York fund to invest 100 mln euros in Greek island resort
ATHENS, Dec 30 (Reuters) - NCH Capital, a New-York based
investment fund, plans to spend about 100 million euros ($105
million) to build a luxury seaside holiday resort on the Greek
island of Corfu,...
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investment fund, plans to spend about 100 million euros ($105
million) to build a luxury seaside holiday resort on the Greek
island of Corfu,...
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Canada's Fairfax gets approval to buy 51 pct stake in Indian lender
MUMBAI, Dec 30 (Reuters) - A unit of Canadian investment
firm Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd received
preliminary regulatory approval to buy a 51 percent stake in
Catholic Syrian Bank, the chairman...
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firm Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd received
preliminary regulatory approval to buy a 51 percent stake in
Catholic Syrian Bank, the chairman...
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Asia Pac loans hit three-year low despite Chinese M&A boom
HONG KONG, Dec 30 (LPC) - Syndicated loan volumes in Asia
Pacific, excluding Japan, fell for the second consecutive year
slipping to a three-year low of US$463.8bn in 2016 as slower
economic growth...
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Pacific, excluding Japan, fell for the second consecutive year
slipping to a three-year low of US$463.8bn in 2016 as slower
economic growth...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil, equities, emerging markets end year of shocks on triumphant note
LONDON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil prices made fresh gains on
Friday and were heading for their biggest annual percentage rise
since 2009, with world stocks also up nearly 6 percent over the
year despite...
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Friday and were heading for their biggest annual percentage rise
since 2009, with world stocks also up nearly 6 percent over the
year despite...
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Thursday, December 29, 2016
Duterte delegates Philippines into economic sweet spot but misgivings rising
MANILA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - After six months at the helm in
the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has been touting just two
achievements of his presidency - a vicious war on drugs and a
surprise alliance...
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the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte has been touting just two
achievements of his presidency - a vicious war on drugs and a
surprise alliance...
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UPDATE 1-Turkish parliamentary commission approves constitutional change draft law
ANKARA, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The Turkish parliament's
constitutional commission approved a draft constitutional reform
law on Friday, paving the way for the general assembly to debate
a bill expanding...
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constitutional commission approved a draft constitutional reform
law on Friday, paving the way for the general assembly to debate
a bill expanding...
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UPDATE 1-JGBs give up gains and slip as market braces for fresh supply
TOKYO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds gave up
earlier gains and slipped on Friday as the market braced for
next week's 10-year debt auction.
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earlier gains and slipped on Friday as the market braced for
next week's 10-year debt auction.
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 30
Dec 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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GRAPHICS-Oil, metals, developed equities best performers of 2016; emerging markets struggle
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Oil was the world's
best-performing asset class in 2016, after being the worst in
each of the two previous years.
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best-performing asset class in 2016, after being the worst in
each of the two previous years.
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JGB yields hold near 3-week lows after bullish run by Treasuries
TOKYO, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields
held near three-week lows on Friday, anchored down after a
well-received debt auction took U.S. Treasury yields down across
the curve...
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held near three-week lows on Friday, anchored down after a
well-received debt auction took U.S. Treasury yields down across
the curve...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks, dollar subdued on last trading day of 2016, euro spikes briefly
SINGAPORE, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Asian stocks and the
dollar were off to a subdued start on Friday as investors took
profits on the last trading day of 2016, while the euro briefly
spiked in thin...
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dollar were off to a subdued start on Friday as investors took
profits on the last trading day of 2016, while the euro briefly
spiked in thin...
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UPDATE 3-Brazil's president to pursue tax reform in 2017
BRASILIA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil will seek to simplify
its tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on Thursday,
aiming to broaden his business-friendly reform agenda following
proposals to...
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its tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on Thursday,
aiming to broaden his business-friendly reform agenda following
proposals to...
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UPDATE 1-Investors favor stock funds over bonds, reversing 2016 trend
(Adds details on mutual funds and ETFs, analyst quote, table,
byline)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S.-based stock funds pulled
in $11.8 billion in the week ended Dec....
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byline)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S.-based stock funds pulled
in $11.8 billion in the week ended Dec....
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Bank stocks weigh on shares; Dow backs further from 20,000
NEW YORK, Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. and European shares, the
dollar and bond yields all headed lower on Thursday, with
traders using the quiet holiday period to book some profits on
the heady gains...
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dollar and bond yields all headed lower on Thursday, with
traders using the quiet holiday period to book some profits on
the heady gains...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms against softer greenback in quiet year-end trading
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3508 or 74.03 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mostly rise across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its U.S....
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* Bond prices mostly rise across the maturity curve
TORONTO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
against its U.S....
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BRIEF-Ameris Bancorp on Dec 28 entered into limited waiver, second amendment to loan agreement dated as of August 28, 2013
* Ameris Bancorp- amendment to increase maximum aggregate
principal amount of revolving loans that may be outstanding
thereunder at any one time to $60 million
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principal amount of revolving loans that may be outstanding
thereunder at any one time to $60 million
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BRIEF-Orion Energy Systems, units entered into amendment to existing credit and security agreement
* Orion Energy Systems says on Dec 27, co, units entered
into amendment to existing credit and security agreement, dated
as of Feb 6, 2015 - SEC filing
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into amendment to existing credit and security agreement, dated
as of Feb 6, 2015 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Wright Medical Group says entered into credit, security and guaranty agreement - SEC filing
* Credit, security and guaranty agreement provides for a
$150.0 million senior secured asset based line of credit
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$150.0 million senior secured asset based line of credit
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TREASURIES-Strong seven-year note auction pushes yields to multi-week lows
* Thirty-year yield hits three-week low
(Recasts with results of auction; updates to U.S. market
afternoon trading; adds quotes)
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(Recasts with results of auction; updates to U.S. market
afternoon trading; adds quotes)
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WRAPUP 1-Brazil's currency, stocks post best year since 2009
SAO PAULO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's real currency and
stocks closed 2016 with the best yearly performance in seven
years, boosted by hopes that centre-right President Michel Temer
would curb...
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stocks closed 2016 with the best yearly performance in seven
years, boosted by hopes that centre-right President Michel Temer
would curb...
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France's constitutional council rules against "Google tax"
PARIS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - France's Constitutional Council
has ruled against a fiscal measure dubbed the "Google tax",
which was aimed at making it tougher for multinational companies
to minimise...
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has ruled against a fiscal measure dubbed the "Google tax",
which was aimed at making it tougher for multinational companies
to minimise...
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BRIEF-Mercury General says enters fifth amendment to credit agreement
* On Dec 28, 2016, co,Mercury Casualty Company entered into
a fifth amendment agreement to existing credit agreement
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a fifth amendment agreement to existing credit agreement
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Brazil govt to cut 4,600 jobs to save $73 mln a year -official
BRASILIA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Brazilian federal
government plans to dismiss more than 4,600 employees to save up
to 240 million reais ($73 million) per year, Planning Minister
Dyogo de Oliveira...
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government plans to dismiss more than 4,600 employees to save up
to 240 million reais ($73 million) per year, Planning Minister
Dyogo de Oliveira...
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UPDATE 1-Peabody extends financing deadlines after creditor lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 29 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp
said on Thursday the deadline for creditors to join financing
deals aimed at bringing the largest U.S. coal miner out of
bankruptcy had been...
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said on Thursday the deadline for creditors to join financing
deals aimed at bringing the largest U.S. coal miner out of
bankruptcy had been...
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New PM Gentiloni aims to unite "lacerated" Italy
ROME, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Italy's new prime minister, Paolo
Gentiloni, said on Thursday that he aimed to restore unity and
cohesion following a divisive referendum, and continue the
economic reforms...
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Gentiloni, said on Thursday that he aimed to restore unity and
cohesion following a divisive referendum, and continue the
economic reforms...
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BRIEF-Pultegroup Inc entered into fourth amendment to master repurchase agreement
* Pultegroup inc - amendment increases maximum aggregate
commitment amount from $300 million to $360 million from
december 27, 2016 through january 12, 2017
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commitment amount from $300 million to $360 million from
december 27, 2016 through january 12, 2017
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Brazil's Temer says to pursue tax reform in 2017
BRASILIA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Brazil will seek to reform the
country's tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on
Thursday, following his earlier proposals to modify the pension
system and labor...
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country's tax code in 2017, President Michel Temer said on
Thursday, following his earlier proposals to modify the pension
system and labor...
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TREASURIES-Prices muted after in-line U.S. jobless claims data
Dec 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices were little changed
from their late Wednesday levels on Thursday after U.S. initial
jobless claims data largely matched expected readings.
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from their late Wednesday levels on Thursday after U.S. initial
jobless claims data largely matched expected readings.
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BRIEF-Amyris -enters into exchange agreement with holders of its outstanding 3 pct senior unsecured convertible notes due 2017
* Amyris - entered into exchange agreement with holders of
its outstanding 3pct senior unsecured convertible notes due 2017
- sec filing
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its outstanding 3pct senior unsecured convertible notes due 2017
- sec filing
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BRIEF-Sears Holdings announces secured standby letter of credit facility
* Sears Holdings Corp - lc facility will allow company to
request standby letters of credit in an initial amount of up to
$200 million
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request standby letters of credit in an initial amount of up to
$200 million
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UPDATE 1-Italian bond yields hold near two-week lows after auction test
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Italian government bond yields
held near two-week lows on Thursday after the country's
borrowing costs fell at the final auction of the year, in a sign
of resilient demand...
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held near two-week lows on Thursday after the country's
borrowing costs fell at the final auction of the year, in a sign
of resilient demand...
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Italian bond yields fall to two-week low before auction test
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Italy's borrowing costs fell to
two-week lows on Thursday before a final bond auction of the
year seen as a test of investor appetite for Italian debt as the
country...
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two-week lows on Thursday before a final bond auction of the
year seen as a test of investor appetite for Italian debt as the
country...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dow's 20,000 barrier, weak European banks dent stocks
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - European shares, the dollar and
bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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bond yields fell on Thursday, with traders using the quiet
holiday period to book some profit on the rise that had lifted
all three to...
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JGBs firm as investors await BOJ's January purchase plans
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds firmed
on Thursday, getting a lift from stronger U.S. Treasuries, as
investors geared up for the long New Year's holiday and awaited
details of the...
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on Thursday, getting a lift from stronger U.S. Treasuries, as
investors geared up for the long New Year's holiday and awaited
details of the...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
THE REUTERS GRAPHIC-Is China's growing debt burden a crisis in the making?
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Reuters graphics team has produced an
interactive guide to the major aspects of China's debt issues,
including rising household debt, potential property bubbles and
rising...
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interactive guide to the major aspects of China's debt issues,
including rising household debt, potential property bubbles and
rising...
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BRIEF-Peabody Energy provides update regarding plan of reorganization
* Peabody Energy - also has reached agreement with creditor
co-proponents of plan to extend deadline for holders of
company's senior secured second lien notes
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co-proponents of plan to extend deadline for holders of
company's senior secured second lien notes
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PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Dec 29
Dec 29 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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FOREX-Dollar sags vs yen on lower U.S. yields, ebb in risk appetite
* Wider yield spreads to support dollar vs euro longer term
(Adds details and quotes, updates prices)
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FOREX-Dollar sags vs yen as U.S. yields drop, holds steady against euro and pound
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The dollar sagged against the yen
early on Thursday as U.S. yields dropped overnight to two-week
lows, but the greenback managed to hold steady against the euro
and pound.
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early on Thursday as U.S. yields dropped overnight to two-week
lows, but the greenback managed to hold steady against the euro
and pound.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rise on higher commodity prices
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks rose on
Wednesday as prices of iron ore soared and crude hit its highest
this year, supporting demand for assets from...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks rose on
Wednesday as prices of iron ore soared and crude hit its highest
this year, supporting demand for assets from...
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BRIEF-Marin Software, unit terminate certain second amended and restated loan and security agreement - SEC filing
* Marin Software - co, unit terminated that certain second
amended and restated loan and security agreement dated July 23,
2015 - SEC filing
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amended and restated loan and security agreement dated July 23,
2015 - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Enterprise Financial Services files for mixed shelf of up to $100 mln - SEC filing
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $100 million - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Mercury General files for potential debt shelf offering
* Mercury General Corp files for potential debt
shelf offering; size not disclosed - SEC filing
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shelf offering; size not disclosed - SEC filing
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SEC investigates banks that sold Mozambique's "tuna bond" - WSJ
MAPUTO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission is investigating the sale of $850 million in bonds
issued by Mozambique by Credit Suisse, Russia's VTB Group and
BNP Paribas,...
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Commission is investigating the sale of $850 million in bonds
issued by Mozambique by Credit Suisse, Russia's VTB Group and
BNP Paribas,...
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U.S. fund investors cheer stocks at year's end
By Trevor Hunnicutt
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Investors' enthusiasm for equities and
corporate bonds showed little sign of waning during the latest
week, with funds in both categories scooping up more...
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Dec 28 (Reuters) - Investors' enthusiasm for equities and
corporate bonds showed little sign of waning during the latest
week, with funds in both categories scooping up more...
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Yields hit lows after well-bid 5-year note auction
Dec 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell to session lows
on Wednesday after a well-bid 5-year note auction that fetched a
high yield of 2.057 percent, the highest since April 2011.
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on Wednesday after a well-bid 5-year note auction that fetched a
high yield of 2.057 percent, the highest since April 2011.
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ modestly stronger as oil remains firm
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3573 or 73.68 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar firmed
slightly on...
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* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar firmed
slightly on...
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BRIEF-Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority announced payment of all interest due Jan 1, 2017 under its power revenue bonds
* Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority - Announced payment
of all interest due on January 1, 2017 under its power revenue
bonds
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of all interest due on January 1, 2017 under its power revenue
bonds
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stirs from slumber as yield gap yawns
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The dollar, oil and world stocks
rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the gap
between Treasuries and other benchmark global government bonds
hit new highs.
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rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the gap
between Treasuries and other benchmark global government bonds
hit new highs.
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RPT-THE REUTERS GRAPHIC: The BOJ, QQE, YCC - explaining Japan's struggle with stagnation
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan has led Prime
Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to stimulate the world's
third-biggest economy, but its often innovative steps have yet
to end decades of...
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Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to stimulate the world's
third-biggest economy, but its often innovative steps have yet
to end decades of...
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BRIEF-Largo Resources Ltd. announces execution of new Brazilian bank facility
* Largo Resources - 2017 facility will be used for payment
of principal and interest falling due during 2017 on existing
loan from brazilian development bank
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of principal and interest falling due during 2017 on existing
loan from brazilian development bank
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BRIEF-Media General announces withdrawal of change of control offer
* Media General-lin plans to disseminate to holders of notes
new change of control offer to purchase on similar terms as
change of control offer
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new change of control offer to purchase on similar terms as
change of control offer
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stirs from slumber as yield gap yawns
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The dollar, oil and world stocks
all rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the
gap between Treasuries and other benchmark global government
bonds hit new...
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all rose on Wednesday following upbeat U.S. data that saw the
gap between Treasuries and other benchmark global government
bonds hit new...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks at six-day highs, yuan worries linger
LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Global equity gains and stronger
commodity prices lifted emerging stocks 0.7 percent on
Wednesday, though worries about China weighed, with offshore
yuan overnight rates...
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commodity prices lifted emerging stocks 0.7 percent on
Wednesday, though worries about China weighed, with offshore
yuan overnight rates...
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Zambia withholding $243 million in tax refunds owed to mining firms
LUSAKA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Zambia is withholding 2.4 billion
kwacha ($243 million) of the 5 billion kwacha owed to mining
companies in tax refunds because the correct documentation has
not been...
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kwacha ($243 million) of the 5 billion kwacha owed to mining
companies in tax refunds because the correct documentation has
not been...
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Brazil's Temer to veto states' debt relief bill - papers
SAO PAULO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Michel
Temer is expected to veto a bill under which the central
government bails out indebted states, according to the Wednesday
editions of...
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Temer is expected to veto a bill under which the central
government bails out indebted states, according to the Wednesday
editions of...
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THE REUTERS GRAPHIC: The BOJ, QQE, YCC - explaining Japan's struggle with stagnation
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan has led Prime
Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to stimulate the world's
third-biggest economy, but its often innovative steps have yet
to end decades of...
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Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to stimulate the world's
third-biggest economy, but its often innovative steps have yet
to end decades of...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016
India's govt appoints Viral Acharya as central bank deputy governor
MUMBAI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Indian government has
appointed Viral V. Acharya, a professor of economics at New York
University, as one of the central bank's four deputy governors
for a term of...
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appointed Viral V. Acharya, a professor of economics at New York
University, as one of the central bank's four deputy governors
for a term of...
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MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Dec 28
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect
Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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JGBs stable as BOJ adjusts buying operation in thin market
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds were
steady in thin trade on Wednesday in the waning days of the
year, while prices of longer maturities edged down slightly as
the Bank of Japan...
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steady in thin trade on Wednesday in the waning days of the
year, while prices of longer maturities edged down slightly as
the Bank of Japan...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks rise, supported by Vale, steelmakers
(Updates with afternoon prices, details)
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, boosted by shares of miner Vale and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, boosted by shares of miner Vale and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing...
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BRIEF-Neogenomics Inc, some units and Neogenomics Laboratories enter credit agreement - SEC filing
* Neogenomics Inc - on December 22, 2016, Neogenomics
Laboratories Inc and co and units entered into a credit
agreement - SEC filing
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Laboratories Inc and co and units entered into a credit
agreement - SEC filing
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia follows Wall Street higher, upbeat US data lifts dollar
TOKYO, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Asia stocks followed Wall Street
higher early on Wednesday, while the dollar firmed against major
peers such as the yen following the release of upbeat U.S.
economic data...
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higher early on Wednesday, while the dollar firmed against major
peers such as the yen following the release of upbeat U.S.
economic data...
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BRIEF-Las Vegas Sands says unit, certain of borrower's units entered into third amendment to credit agreement
* Las Vegas Sands - on Dec 27, co's unit and certain of
borrower's units entered into a third amendment to existing
credit agreement dated Dec 19, 2013
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borrower's units entered into a third amendment to existing
credit agreement dated Dec 19, 2013
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BRIEF-Gevo Inc says entered private exchange with certain holders of 7.5 pct convertible senior notes due 2022
* Gevo Inc - on December 20, 2016, co entered into private
exchange with certain holders of its 7.5 pct convertible senior
notes due 2022
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exchange with certain holders of its 7.5 pct convertible senior
notes due 2022
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BRIEF-RSP Permian says issued $450 mln senior notes due 2025 - SEC filing
* On December 27, 2016, co issued $450.0 million in
aggregate principal amount of its 5.25 pct senior notes due 2025
- SEC filing
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aggregate principal amount of its 5.25 pct senior notes due 2025
- SEC filing
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks tick up, oil gains in thin holiday volume
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Stocks edged higher on Tuesday
as trading in some of the world's major financial markets
resumed after a Christmas break, with oil also up, supported by
looming supply...
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as trading in some of the world's major financial markets
resumed after a Christmas break, with oil also up, supported by
looming supply...
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BRIEF-BB&T says sold $850 mln of floating rate medium-term notes, Series E - SEC filing
* BB&T - on December 27 co issued and sold $850 million
aggregate principal amount of its floating rate medium-term
notes, Series E, due June 15, 2020 - SEC filing
Source text:...
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aggregate principal amount of its floating rate medium-term
notes, Series E, due June 15, 2020 - SEC filing
Source text:...
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BRIEF-Encore Capital Group says entered into third amended, restated credit agreement - SEC filing
* Encore Capital Group Inc - on December 20, 2016, co
entered into third amended and restated credit agreement - SEC
filing
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entered into third amended and restated credit agreement - SEC
filing
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TREASURIES-Yields hit nearly one-week high after strong U.S. data, weak auction
* Treasury yields rise after strong Case-Shiller U.S. home
data
* Yields remain near highs after strong consumer confidence
data
* U.S. 30-year yields at highest since Dec. 21
* Weak...
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data
* Yields remain near highs after strong consumer confidence
data
* U.S. 30-year yields at highest since Dec. 21
* Weak...
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TREASURIES-Yields on 30-year bond hit 6-day high after strong U.S. data
* U.S. 30-year yields rise to highest since Dec. 21
* Treasury yields rise after strong Case-Shiller U.S. home
data
* Yields remain near highs after strong consumer confidence
data
By...
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* Treasury yields rise after strong Case-Shiller U.S. home
data
* Yields remain near highs after strong consumer confidence
data
By...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks rise, supported by miners and steelmakers
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, supported by shares of miners and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing streak.
...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose on
Tuesday, supported by shares of miners and steelmakers as iron
ore prices broke a nine-day losing streak.
...
Read more
CEE MARKETS-MOL lifts Budapest shares, leu hits 6-month low
* Budapest stocks test record high as MOL rises almost 3 pct
* Croatia has offered to buy MOL's INA stake
* Leu hits 6-month low after president rejects PM candidate
(Adds Romanian...
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* Croatia has offered to buy MOL's INA stake
* Leu hits 6-month low after president rejects PM candidate
(Adds Romanian...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil posts worst-ever primary deficit for November
BRASILIA, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazil posted its worst-ever
primary budget deficit for the month of November, erasing all of
the gains recorded in the previous month and highlighting the
government's...
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primary budget deficit for the month of November, erasing all of
the gains recorded in the previous month and highlighting the
government's...
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Yields rise to session highs after U.S. home prices data
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields rose to
session highs on Tuesday after the release of data on the U.S
housing market that were slightly stronger than expected.
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session highs on Tuesday after the release of data on the U.S
housing market that were slightly stronger than expected.
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BRIEF-First data filed certificate of retirement with Secretary of State of State of Delaware
* On Dec 23 gave notice to trustee for its 6.75 pct senior
secured notes due 2020 that Co intends to redeem $1 billion of
notes on Jan 24, 2017
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secured notes due 2020 that Co intends to redeem $1 billion of
notes on Jan 24, 2017
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Tax-exempt bonds already pinched by proposed Trump tax cuts
CHICAGO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Investors pulled another $2
billion from U.S. municipal bond funds in the latest week,
underscoring fears that potential sweeping tax changes under
President-elect Donald...
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billion from U.S. municipal bond funds in the latest week,
underscoring fears that potential sweeping tax changes under
President-elect Donald...
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BRIEF-Seritage Growth Properties announces proposed new unsecured credit facility
* Seritage growth properties - has entered into non-binding
term sheet with esl investments inc for new $200 million
unsecured term loan facility
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term sheet with esl investments inc for new $200 million
unsecured term loan facility
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Belgian bonds resilient as market ignores surprise downgrade
LONDON, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Belgian bonds on Tuesday
weathered an unexpected rating downgrade, highlighting a
divergence between how the market and some credit agencies view
the country's debt profile.
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weathered an unexpected rating downgrade, highlighting a
divergence between how the market and some credit agencies view
the country's debt profile.
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Toshiba considering capital strategy after flagging potential big losses
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp said on
Tuesday the conglomerate was considering to steps to raise
capital as it could not rule out that a huge charge to its U.S.
nuclear business might wipe...
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Tuesday the conglomerate was considering to steps to raise
capital as it could not rule out that a huge charge to its U.S.
nuclear business might wipe...
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Romania's President Iohannis rejects leftists' proposal for PM
BUCHAREST, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Romania's President Klaus
Iohannis rejected the leftist Social Democrat Party's (PSD)
proposal to name Sevil Shhaideh for prime minister designate, he
said on Tuesday.
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Iohannis rejected the leftist Social Democrat Party's (PSD)
proposal to name Sevil Shhaideh for prime minister designate, he
said on Tuesday.
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JGBs little changed, underpinned by decent 2-year sale
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds wavered
in narrow ranges on Tuesday, underpinned by decent demand at a
two-year auction but lacking incentives as trade waned in the
final days of...
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in narrow ranges on Tuesday, underpinned by decent demand at a
two-year auction but lacking incentives as trade waned in the
final days of...
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Monday, December 26, 2016
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 27
Dec 27 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks mixed in muted session, dollar recovers some losses
SINGAPORE, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were mixed on
Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them as most
major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays,
while the dollar...
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Tuesday, in thin trade and with little to guide them as most
major markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays,
while the dollar...
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Fund managers bullish on emerging markets, ratings agencies less keen
NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - A number of global fund
managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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managers say they are buying emerging market assets for 2017
after the beating the sector has taken since the U.S. election
in November, even...
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FOREX-Dollar inches up vs yen, euro holds to modest gains
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The dollar inched up against the
yen on Tuesday while the euro held to modest gains against the
greenback, as the market looked to emerge out of the holiday
lull and into...
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yen on Tuesday while the euro held to modest gains against the
greenback, as the market looked to emerge out of the holiday
lull and into...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Mexican markets slip amid light trading on U.S. holiday
MEXICO CITY, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso and bourse
slipped on Monday, in a session marked by light trading thanks
to the U.S. Christmas holiday.
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slipped on Monday, in a session marked by light trading thanks
to the U.S. Christmas holiday.
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Brazil's debt to climb further in coming years -official
BRASILIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's public sector debt
will continue to grow in the next three to four years, but then
start to stabilize with the help of a measure that limits public
spending, the...
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will continue to grow in the next three to four years, but then
start to stabilize with the help of a measure that limits public
spending, the...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil central government posts wider-than-expected primary gap in Nov.
BRASILIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government on
Monday posted a primary budget deficit of 38.357 billion reais
($11.6 billion) in November, a wider gap than
expected that erased nearly...
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Monday posted a primary budget deficit of 38.357 billion reais
($11.6 billion) in November, a wider gap than
expected that erased nearly...
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Brazil central government posts wider-than-expected primary gap in Nov.
BRASILIA, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government on
Monday posted a primary budget deficit of 38.357 billion reais
($11.6 billion) in November, a wider gap than
expected that erased nearly...
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Monday posted a primary budget deficit of 38.357 billion reais
($11.6 billion) in November, a wider gap than
expected that erased nearly...
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UPDATE 4-Argentine finance minister asked to step down as ministry reorganized
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Argentine President
Mauricio Macri has asked Finance Minister Alfonso Prat-Gay to
step down, cabinet chief Marcos Pena said on Monday, citing
disagreements over...
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Mauricio Macri has asked Finance Minister Alfonso Prat-Gay to
step down, cabinet chief Marcos Pena said on Monday, citing
disagreements over...
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UPDATE 1-Paraguay's president vetoes 2017 budget due to Senate debt limit
ASUNCION, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Paraguayan President Horacio
Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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Paraguay's president vetoes 2017 budget due to Senate debt limit
ASUNCION, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Paraguayan President Horacio
Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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Cartes vetoed the country's 2017 budget on Monday, an
unprecedented decision taken to avoid the risk of default after
the Senate placed a...
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China bank calls documents "fake" after bond default on Alibaba-linked platform
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The fate of a defaulted $45
million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank...
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million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank...
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UPDATE 1-China bank calls documents "fake" after bond default on Alibaba-linked platform
BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The fate of a defaulted $45
million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank...
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million Chinese corporate bond sold through an Alibaba-backed
online wealth management platform was thrown into doubt on
Monday, after a bank...
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INSIGHT-How JPMorgan could not save Italy's problem bank
MILAN/LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - On the morning of July 29,
former Italian Industry Minister Corrado Passera was travelling
in a high-speed train towards the medieval city of Siena, racing
to meet...
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former Italian Industry Minister Corrado Passera was travelling
in a high-speed train towards the medieval city of Siena, racing
to meet...
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Sunday, December 25, 2016
Euro zone to unblock Greek short-term debt relief deal in Jan
BRUSSELS, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers,
the Eurogroup, will unblock the now suspended short-term debt
relief measures for Greece in January after Athens reassured
euro zone lenders...
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the Eurogroup, will unblock the now suspended short-term debt
relief measures for Greece in January after Athens reassured
euro zone lenders...
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
UPDATE 1-Peabody Energy reorganization plan lacks mine cleanup coverage details
CHICAGO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp
failed to explain how it will cover future mine cleanup costs in
a reorganization plan filed late Thursday, triggering concerns
over the company's use...
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failed to explain how it will cover future mine cleanup costs in
a reorganization plan filed late Thursday, triggering concerns
over the company's use...
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Friday, December 23, 2016
BRIEF-Mylan unit enters into amendment and waiver agreement to loan agreement dated as of September 17, 2014
* On dec 22, unit of Co entered into amendment and waiver
agreement to loan agreement dated as of September 17, 2014 - SEC
filing
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agreement to loan agreement dated as of September 17, 2014 - SEC
filing
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BRIEF-Laramide Resources increases financing and provides update
* Increased size of non-brokered private placement from up
to 12 million units to up to 14.5 million units of co at C$0.30
per unit
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to 12 million units to up to 14.5 million units of co at C$0.30
per unit
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BRIEF-Computer Sciences Corp enters into a purchase and sale agreement
* Computer Sciences Corp - both agreements establish a
committed, one-year facility with a facility limit of $250
million
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committed, one-year facility with a facility limit of $250
million
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Peabody Energy reorganization plan lacks mine cleanup coverage details
CHICAGO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp
failed to explain how it will cover future mine cleanup costs in
a reorganization plan filed late Thursday, triggering concerns
over the company's use...
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failed to explain how it will cover future mine cleanup costs in
a reorganization plan filed late Thursday, triggering concerns
over the company's use...
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Speculators reduce net long U.S. dollar bets - CFTC, Reuters
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Speculators cut their net long U.S.
dollar positions for the first time in more than a month this
week, halting a trend of increased dollar positioning that had
been in place since...
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dollar positions for the first time in more than a month this
week, halting a trend of increased dollar positioning that had
been in place since...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits a 5-week low, pressured by soft domestic data
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3535, or 73.88 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Nov. 18 at C$1.3557
* Bond prices higher across the yield curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO,...
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* Loonie touches its weakest since Nov. 18 at C$1.3557
* Bond prices higher across the yield curve
By Fergal Smith
TORONTO,...
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TREASURIES-Bonds firm as volumes dwindle before holiday weekend
(Adds data, updates prices)
* Bond market closes early on Friday, closed on Monday
* Consumer sentiment holds near 13-year high
* Treasury to sell $88 billion supply next week
By...
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* Bond market closes early on Friday, closed on Monday
* Consumer sentiment holds near 13-year high
* Treasury to sell $88 billion supply next week
By...
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UPDATE 2-Italian bond yields fall on Monte dei Paschi bailout request
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Italian government bond yields
fell on Friday as Monte dei Paschi said it would request aid
from a newly-approved state fund to help struggling banks, after
failing to win...
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fell on Friday as Monte dei Paschi said it would request aid
from a newly-approved state fund to help struggling banks, after
failing to win...
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UPDATE 1-Bonanza Creek, other U.S. energy firms announce Chapter 11 plans
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Bonanza Creek Energy Inc and two
other energy firms announced on Friday plans to file for
bankruptcy in coming weeks, joining a long list of U.S. energy
companies that have...
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other energy firms announced on Friday plans to file for
bankruptcy in coming weeks, joining a long list of U.S. energy
companies that have...
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. new home sales jump to four-month high
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - New U.S. single-family home
sales rose more than forecast to a four-month high in November,
likely as expectations of higher mortgage rates drew buyers into
the market.
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sales rose more than forecast to a four-month high in November,
likely as expectations of higher mortgage rates drew buyers into
the market.
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Deutsche Bank tells staff no bailout needed for U.S. settlement - source
FRANKFURT, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank
sought to reassure staff about its financial strength on Friday,
in the wake of a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S.
Department of Justice (DoJ) over...
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sought to reassure staff about its financial strength on Friday,
in the wake of a $7.2 billion settlement with the U.S.
Department of Justice (DoJ) over...
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BRIEF-Inventergy announces signing of definitive agreement with Fortress Investment Group
* Inventergy Global Inc - has signed a definitive agreement
with investment funds affiliated with fortress Investment Group
LLC
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with investment funds affiliated with fortress Investment Group
LLC
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Bonanza Creek Energy to file for bankruptcy
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Bonanza Creek Energy
said it would file for bankruptcy on or before Jan. 5,
joining a long list of energy companies that have succumbed to a
drop in oil...
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said it would file for bankruptcy on or before Jan. 5,
joining a long list of energy companies that have succumbed to a
drop in oil...
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Brazil loan defaults fall slightly in November - central bank
BRASILIA, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Loans in arrears for 90 days or
more in Brazil fell slightly from a record high in November
while bank lending grew, the central bank said on Friday.
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more in Brazil fell slightly from a record high in November
while bank lending grew, the central bank said on Friday.
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Bulgaria expects to end 2016 with budget surplus for first time since 2008
SOFIA, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Bulgaria expects to end the year
with its first budget surplus since 2008, outperforming
government forecasts of a 2 percent of gross domestic product
deficit and well below...
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with its first budget surplus since 2008, outperforming
government forecasts of a 2 percent of gross domestic product
deficit and well below...
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Putin says Russia wants to be part of global economy
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russia has no plans to isolate
itself from the world and should be part of the global economy,
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
(Reporting by Katya Golubkova,...
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itself from the world and should be part of the global economy,
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
(Reporting by Katya Golubkova,...
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks extend post-Trump slide to 7.5 percent
* EM stocks index falls for 9th time in 11 sessions
* China stocks hit 2-month low, sparks fly with U.S.
* Currencies in Asia slide but lira, rand, peso nudge higher
By Marc Jones
...
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* China stocks hit 2-month low, sparks fly with U.S.
* Currencies in Asia slide but lira, rand, peso nudge higher
By Marc Jones
...
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Putin says Russian 2016 grain harvest seen at record 119 mln T
MOSCOW, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Russia will harvest a record 119
million tonnes of grain in 2016, President Vladimir Putin said
on Friday.
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million tonnes of grain in 2016, President Vladimir Putin said
on Friday.
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German govt welcomes Deutsche Bank settlement
BERLIN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The German government has
welcomed Deutsche Bank's $7.2 billion settlement with
the U.S. authorities over the lender's sale and pooling of toxic
mortgage securities, a...
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welcomed Deutsche Bank's $7.2 billion settlement with
the U.S. authorities over the lender's sale and pooling of toxic
mortgage securities, a...
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Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank rise on U.S. settlements, helping European shares
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - European shares edged up on
Friday, buoyed by the banking sector after Credit Suisse
and Deutsche Bank settled mortgage
securities fraud suits with the United States, and...
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Friday, buoyed by the banking sector after Credit Suisse
and Deutsche Bank settled mortgage
securities fraud suits with the United States, and...
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
Hungary could slash personal income tax to 9 pct in 2018 -minister
BUDAPEST, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Hungary could slash the
personal income tax rate to 9 percent from the present 15
percent in 2018 if economic growth climbs above 3 percent on a
sustained basis, its...
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personal income tax rate to 9 percent from the present 15
percent in 2018 if economic growth climbs above 3 percent on a
sustained basis, its...
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FOREX-Dollar relaxes, saves its strength for New Year
SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Little was stirring in currency
markets on Friday as dealers bedded down for the Christmas
holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more dollar gains
in the New Year...
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markets on Friday as dealers bedded down for the Christmas
holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more dollar gains
in the New Year...
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UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank reaches $7.2 bln settlement with DoJ on mortgages case
Dec 23 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank said it would
pay $7.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Justice, related to
its issuance and underwriting of residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS) and other...
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pay $7.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Justice, related to
its issuance and underwriting of residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS) and other...
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Italian govt rides to rescue of stricken bank Monte dei Paschi
ROME, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Italian government approved a
decree on Friday to bail out Monte dei Paschi di Siena
after the world's oldest bank failed to win investor backing for
a desperately...
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decree on Friday to bail out Monte dei Paschi di Siena
after the world's oldest bank failed to win investor backing for
a desperately...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks pressured by Wall Street, dollar holds below 14-yr peak
SINGAPORE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Asian stocks stepped back in
subdued trade on Friday as Wall Street took a breather from its
relentless rise since the U.S. election, while the dollar
hovered below its...
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subdued trade on Friday as Wall Street took a breather from its
relentless rise since the U.S. election, while the dollar
hovered below its...
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Deutsche Bank reaches settlement with DoJ on mortgages case
Dec 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank said on Thursday
that it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of
Justice, relating to the banks issuance and underwriting of RMBS
(residential...
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that it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of
Justice, relating to the banks issuance and underwriting of RMBS
(residential...
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Italian govt approves decree to rescue Monte dei Paschi
ROME, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Italian government approved a
decree early on Friday that will open the way for the rescue of
Monte dei Paschi di Siena after the world's oldest
bank failed to win...
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decree early on Friday that will open the way for the rescue of
Monte dei Paschi di Siena after the world's oldest
bank failed to win...
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CORRECTED-Oi bondholders may get warrants in Sawiris-backed plan
SAO PAULO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Creditors and Egyptian
billionaire Naguib Sawiris have proposed issuing warrants as
part of an alternative restructuring plan for Brazilian phone
carrier Oi SA, a move...
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billionaire Naguib Sawiris have proposed issuing warrants as
part of an alternative restructuring plan for Brazilian phone
carrier Oi SA, a move...
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FOREX-Dollar dozes, saves its strength for New Year
SYDNEY, Dec 23 (Reuters) - It was hard to find a pulse in
the currency market on Friday as dealers bedded down for the
Christmas holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more
dollar gains in the...
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the currency market on Friday as dealers bedded down for the
Christmas holidays, though the mood remains bullish for more
dollar gains in the...
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U.S.-based stock funds post $21.6 bln withdrawals during week -Lipper
NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - U.S.-based stock funds posted
$21.6 billion in withdrawals during the latest week, Lipper data
showed on Thursday, adding to a trend of outflows from actively
managed...
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$21.6 billion in withdrawals during the latest week, Lipper data
showed on Thursday, adding to a trend of outflows from actively
managed...
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BRIEF-Amtrust Financial enters into amendment to credit agreement
* Amtrust Financial Services Inc - effective Dec 19, 2016,
co entered into amendment No. 7 to its credit agreement dated
September 12, 2014 - SEC filing
Source text for Eikon:
Further company...
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co entered into amendment No. 7 to its credit agreement dated
September 12, 2014 - SEC filing
Source text for Eikon:
Further company...
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BRIEF-Norbord files for mixed shelf of up to $500 million
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $500 million - sec filing
Source text: (http://bit.ly/2hhtn2x)
Further company coverage:
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Source text: (http://bit.ly/2hhtn2x)
Further company coverage:
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BRIEF-U.S. sues Barclays Over residential mortgage backed securities - Bloomberg
* U.S. sues Barclays over residential mortgage backed
securities in lawsuit filed in federal court in N.Y - Bloomberg
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securities in lawsuit filed in federal court in N.Y - Bloomberg
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UPDATE 2-U.S. sues Barclays for mortgage securities fraud
NEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice
on Thursday sued Barclays Plc for fraud in the sale of
mortgage securities in the run-up to the financial crisis.
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on Thursday sued Barclays Plc for fraud in the sale of
mortgage securities in the run-up to the financial crisis.
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UPDATE 1-Alitalia agrees short-term funding deal to keep airline going
ROME, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Italy's Alitalia has approved a
short-term financing deal and a new industrial plan that will
include job cuts, it said on Thursday, as the loss-making
flagship carrier steps...
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short-term financing deal and a new industrial plan that will
include job cuts, it said on Thursday, as the loss-making
flagship carrier steps...
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UPDATE 3-Brazil's Temer unveils plans to preserve jobs, cut credit card costs
BRASILIA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - President Michel Temer vowed on
Thursday to slash credit card interest rates, offer subsidies to
companies that retain employees and ease the hiring of workers
on...
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Thursday to slash credit card interest rates, offer subsidies to
companies that retain employees and ease the hiring of workers
on...
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Saudi to gradually raise fees to employ foreign workers - finance minister
RIYADH, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will gradually
increase the monthly fees paid by companies in the kingdom to
employ foreign workers, starting from 2018, Finance Minister
Mohammed al-Jadaan...
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increase the monthly fees paid by companies in the kingdom to
employ foreign workers, starting from 2018, Finance Minister
Mohammed al-Jadaan...
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BRIEF-Basic Energy Services to continue listing new shares of common stock
* Basic Energy Services Inc. to continue listing new shares
of common stock and resume trading under ticker "BAS" following
emergence from chapter 11 reorganization
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of common stock and resume trading under ticker "BAS" following
emergence from chapter 11 reorganization
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BRIEF-Alamo Group entered into amendment of amended and restated revolving credit agreement
* On December 20, 2016, co entered into amendment of amended
and restated revolving credit agreement
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and restated revolving credit agreement
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CEE MARKETS-Czech bond yields sink as central bank sticks to crown cap exit plans
* Czech 2-year bond yield near record low
* Czech central bank still sees exit in mid-2017
* Polish bonds lag Hungary, but weather political standoff
* Poland rejects new EU warning over...
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* Czech central bank still sees exit in mid-2017
* Polish bonds lag Hungary, but weather political standoff
* Poland rejects new EU warning over...
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Mexico delays next phase of oil and gas auctions by three months
MEXICO CITY, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Mexico will delay until June
19 the announcement of winners for the next phase of its oil and
gas sector opening to allow more companies to take part and...
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19 the announcement of winners for the next phase of its oil and
gas sector opening to allow more companies to take part and...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil rate futures flat after central bank inflation report
SAO PAULO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Yields paid on Brazilian
interest rate future contracts were flat on Thursday after the
central bank signaled it would likely accelerate the pace of
rate cuts next...
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interest rate future contracts were flat on Thursday after the
central bank signaled it would likely accelerate the pace of
rate cuts next...
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BRIEF-Bioanalytical Systems Q4 loss per share $0.25
* Bioanalytical Systems - management to seek alternatives to
enable co to repay indebtedness to Huntington bank in full upon
expiration of forbearance period
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enable co to repay indebtedness to Huntington bank in full upon
expiration of forbearance period
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BRIEF-Flotek says received letter from MHA Petroleum Consultants responding to FourWorld criticisms - SEC filing
* Flotek Industries - on Dec 21, co received letter from MHA
Petroleum Consultants responding to criticisms by FourWorld
Capital Management - SEC filing
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Petroleum Consultants responding to criticisms by FourWorld
Capital Management - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Aurinia announces $25 million bought deal financing
* Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc - Underwriters have agreed to
purchase 11.1 million units from company at price of us$2.25 per
unit
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purchase 11.1 million units from company at price of us$2.25 per
unit
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BRIEF-Consolidated Communications says restated credit agreement dated as of Oct. 5
* Consolidated communications - pursuant to amendment no. 2
lenders has agreed to provide an incremental term loan of up to
$935 million under agreement
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lenders has agreed to provide an incremental term loan of up to
$935 million under agreement
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CEE MARKETS-Ultra-low Czech bond yield near record low as central bank meets
* Czech 2-year bond yield is near record low, well below
Bunds
* Czech central bank seen reaffirming pledge to scrap crown
cap
* Polish bonds underperform Hungary, but resist...
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Bunds
* Czech central bank seen reaffirming pledge to scrap crown
cap
* Polish bonds underperform Hungary, but resist...
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ECB sees inflation surge, firming global recovery
FRANKFURT, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation will
exceed 1 percent at the turn of the year, hitting a level not
seen since late 2013, and global growth is picking up speed, the
European Central...
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exceed 1 percent at the turn of the year, hitting a level not
seen since late 2013, and global growth is picking up speed, the
European Central...
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Jumbo gov't deals lift 2016 sovereign emerging bond sales to record high
LONDON, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Emerging governments and
companies have raised close to $450 billion on global bond
markets in 2016, with sovereign sales hitting record highs, and
issuance next year will...
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companies have raised close to $450 billion on global bond
markets in 2016, with sovereign sales hitting record highs, and
issuance next year will...
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JGBs mostly flat, superlongs step back after recent gains
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
were largely unchanged on Thursday but superlong bonds eased
slightly in late trade on unwinding of recent buys after the
Bank of Japan's...
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were largely unchanged on Thursday but superlong bonds eased
slightly in late trade on unwinding of recent buys after the
Bank of Japan's...
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Poland says EU's concerns over rule of law are groundless
WARSAW, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission's view
that rule of law is threatened in Poland is groundless, the
foreign ministry said on Thursday, a day after a senior
Commission official said...
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that rule of law is threatened in Poland is groundless, the
foreign ministry said on Thursday, a day after a senior
Commission official said...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
REFILE-Philippine president says he will stop all online gambling
MANILA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo
Duterte announced on Thursday he would halt all online gambling
in his country.
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Duterte announced on Thursday he would halt all online gambling
in his country.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wobble, knocked by Wall Street losses
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Asian shares struggled on
Thursday, taking their cues from a lacklustre day on Wall Street
as investors locked in gains in thin trade ahead of the upcoming
holidays.
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Thursday, taking their cues from a lacklustre day on Wall Street
as investors locked in gains in thin trade ahead of the upcoming
holidays.
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Japan MOF to reduce issuance of most JGB maturities in 2017/18
TOKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Japan plans to trim the issuance
of Japanese government bonds of up to 20 years to maturity
during the fiscal year starting April 1 in reaction to soft
demand for negative-...
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of Japanese government bonds of up to 20 years to maturity
during the fiscal year starting April 1 in reaction to soft
demand for negative-...
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UPDATE 1-Petrobras to sell Total $2.2 bln worth of assets, including oilfields
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Petroleo Brasileiro SA
said on Wednesday it will sell $2.2 billion worth of
assets to France's Total SA, including stakes in oilfields and
two thermal power...
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said on Wednesday it will sell $2.2 billion worth of
assets to France's Total SA, including stakes in oilfields and
two thermal power...
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Task force: Congress should consider help for Puerto Rico's disabled
Dec 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress should consider
overhauling its system of benefits for disabled people in Puerto
Rico, who get almost no government help, according to a new
report by a task...
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overhauling its system of benefits for disabled people in Puerto
Rico, who get almost no government help, according to a new
report by a task...
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BRIEF-Saturn Minerals Inc extends private placement
* Saturn Minerals - Extends, increases private placement
from 10 million units at price of C$0.10/unit for gross proceeds
of up to C$1 million to 40 million units
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from 10 million units at price of C$0.10/unit for gross proceeds
of up to C$1 million to 40 million units
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BRIEF-Colony starwood homes through a unit entered into a fourth amendment
* Colony starwood homes - on December 16, co through a unit
entered into a fourth amendment-SEC filing
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entered into a fourth amendment-SEC filing
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UPDATE 1-Alfa Laval, Honeywell bid for air treatment firm Munters - sources
FRANKFURT/LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Alfa Laval
and Honeywell are bidding for private equity-owned
Swedish air treatment group Munters in a potential 10 billion
Swedish crown ($1.1 billion) deal,...
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and Honeywell are bidding for private equity-owned
Swedish air treatment group Munters in a potential 10 billion
Swedish crown ($1.1 billion) deal,...
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. existing home sales rise to near 10-year high
WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - U.S. home resales
unexpectedly rose in November, reaching their highest level in
nearly 10 years, likely as buyers rushed into the market to lock
in low interest rates...
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unexpectedly rose in November, reaching their highest level in
nearly 10 years, likely as buyers rushed into the market to lock
in low interest rates...
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BRIEF-NYX announces £15 million debt add-on to increase flexibility, to fund co's ongoing consolidation
* Unit amended its senior facilities agreement with Ares
management to increase term facility commitment by £15 million
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management to increase term facility commitment by £15 million
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TREASURIES-Bonds steady as volumes thin ahead of holiday
* Fed rate policy next year in focus
* Thursday economic data includes GDP, personal income
* Treasury to auction 2, 5, 7-year notes next week
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Dec 21...
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* Thursday economic data includes GDP, personal income
* Treasury to auction 2, 5, 7-year notes next week
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Dec 21...
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Door closing on ultra-long euro zone government borrowing
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
for euro zone governments to borrow for half a century or more
at rock-bottom interest rates might be coming to an end.
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for euro zone governments to borrow for half a century or more
at rock-bottom interest rates might be coming to an end.
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Brazil to unveil more economic measures, pension reform is priority - minister
SAO PAULO, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A pension reform proposal is
the priority of the Brazilian government, but authorities will
continue to unveil microeconomic measures, Finance Minister
Henrique...
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the priority of the Brazilian government, but authorities will
continue to unveil microeconomic measures, Finance Minister
Henrique...
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BRIEF-Metlife Inc says co and unit entered into second amendment to a $4 billion five-year credit agreement dated May 30, 2014 - SEC filing
* Metlife Inc says co and unit entered into second amendment
to a $4 billion five-year credit agreement dated May 30, 2014 -
SEC filing
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to a $4 billion five-year credit agreement dated May 30, 2014 -
SEC filing
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar retreats from 14-year high, banks pull European shares lower
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The dollar eased back from
14-year highs as bond yields fell on Wednesday while concerns
over banks pulled European shares lower, as momentum from Asia
and Wall Street...
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14-year highs as bond yields fell on Wednesday while concerns
over banks pulled European shares lower, as momentum from Asia
and Wall Street...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks, currencies book cautious gains in thin trade
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Emerging markets struggled for
direction in thin pre-holiday trade on Wednesday, though a pause
in the dollar and higher oil prices helped Russia's rouble to
hit a one-week...
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direction in thin pre-holiday trade on Wednesday, though a pause
in the dollar and higher oil prices helped Russia's rouble to
hit a one-week...
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Greek current account swings into deficit in October
ATHENS, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Greece's current account posted a
deficit in October compared to a surplus in the same month a
year earlier, the Bank of Greece said on Wednesday.
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deficit in October compared to a surplus in the same month a
year earlier, the Bank of Greece said on Wednesday.
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RPT-Renzi plots path back to Italian power from Tuscan basement
ROME, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Three days after resigning as
Italian prime minister and before his successor took office,
Matteo Renzi typed a late-night Facebook post from his family
home near Florence...
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Italian prime minister and before his successor took office,
Matteo Renzi typed a late-night Facebook post from his family
home near Florence...
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UK public's long-term inflation expectations edge up-Citi/YouGov
LONDON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The British public's long-term
expectation for inflation rose to 3 percent in December, a more
than two year high, according to a closely watched survey by
polling company...
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expectation for inflation rose to 3 percent in December, a more
than two year high, according to a closely watched survey by
polling company...
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CEE MARKETS-Zloty firms ahead of PM news conference amid political standoff
* Polish leaders to hold news conference at 0900 GMT
* Zloty firms, Polish stocks touch eight-month high
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The zloty tested
5-week highs against...
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* Zloty firms, Polish stocks touch eight-month high
By Sandor Peto
BUDAPEST, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The zloty tested
5-week highs against...
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ECB money has failed to boost economy substantially - Rimsevics
RIGA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's
aggressive money-printing has failed to boost growth in the euro
zone substantially, Latvia's Ilmars Rimsevics said on Wednesday,
the third ECB...
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aggressive money-printing has failed to boost growth in the euro
zone substantially, Latvia's Ilmars Rimsevics said on Wednesday,
the third ECB...
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India's Reliance Comm signs binding pact with Brookfield for $1.6 bln tower stake sale
MUMBAI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Indian telecommunications carrier
Reliance Communications Ltd said on Wednesday it had
signed a binding pact with Canada's Brookfield Infrastructure
for selling a stake in...
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Reliance Communications Ltd said on Wednesday it had
signed a binding pact with Canada's Brookfield Infrastructure
for selling a stake in...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
UPDATE 1-Ukrainian MPs pass 2017 budget to boost IMF aid hopes
KIEV, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament approved a
budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Dec 21
Dec 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Ukraine parliament approves 2017 budget
KIEV, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament approved a
budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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budget for 2017 on Wednesday, raising its chance of securing
more aid from the International Monetary Fund under a $17.5
billion loan package.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar profits from yield allure, Nikkei at 1-year peak
SYDNEY, Dec 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was encamped near
14-year peaks on Wednesday as global yield spreads moved
inexorably in its favour, while a falling yen lifted Japanese
shares to a...
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14-year peaks on Wednesday as global yield spreads moved
inexorably in its favour, while a falling yen lifted Japanese
shares to a...
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Oklahoma budget shortfall nearly $900 mln - report
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Oklahoma's budget deficit will be $868
million next year, higher than recent estimates as sustained low
oil prices, tax cuts and corporate tax credits continue to weigh
on the...
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million next year, higher than recent estimates as sustained low
oil prices, tax cuts and corporate tax credits continue to weigh
on the...
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BRIEF-America First Multifamily Investors - co enters into secured credit agreement of up to $20 mln
* America First Multifamily Investors - on Dec. 14, 2016 co
entered into secured credit agreement of up to $20 million - sec
filing
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entered into secured credit agreement of up to $20 million - sec
filing
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TPG Capital to acquire healthcare software provider Mediware
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Buyout firm TPG Capital LP has
agreed to acquire Mediware Information Systems Inc, a
healthcare technology company, from another private equity firm,
Thoma Bravo LLC.
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agreed to acquire Mediware Information Systems Inc, a
healthcare technology company, from another private equity firm,
Thoma Bravo LLC.
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BRIEF-Tesla Motors enters into fifth amendment to ABL credit agreement, dated as of June 10, 2015
* Amended credit agreement to permit borrowers to obtain up
to $50 million of additional commitments pursuant to terms of
credit agreement
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to $50 million of additional commitments pursuant to terms of
credit agreement
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BRIEF-Gener8 maritime enters into a first amendment to term loan facility
* Entered into a first amendment to term loan facility,
dated as of September 3, 2015 -SEC filing
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dated as of September 3, 2015 -SEC filing
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LATAM CLOSE-2016 LatAm primary year-end summary
* Argentina made splash with LatAm's largest bond ever
* BCP issued the year's lowest coupon in the dollar market
* Yearly volume close to record after February nadir
* Mexico City...
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* BCP issued the year's lowest coupon in the dollar market
* Yearly volume close to record after February nadir
* Mexico City...
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U.S. state, local government tax revenues up 2.2 pct to $294.2 bln in Q3
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - U.S. state and local
government tax revenues increased to $294.2 billion in the third
quarter of 2016, a 2.2 percent increase versus the same period a
year ago,...
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government tax revenues increased to $294.2 billion in the third
quarter of 2016, a 2.2 percent increase versus the same period a
year ago,...
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Ukrainian MPs vote to guarantee all deposits at nationalised PrivatBank
KIEV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament on Tuesday
passed a bill giving full state guarantees to individual
depositors in the country's largest lender, PrivatBank, a move
aimed at preventing...
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passed a bill giving full state guarantees to individual
depositors in the country's largest lender, PrivatBank, a move
aimed at preventing...
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UPDATE 2-Morocco central bank sees growth recover in 2017, keeps rates unchanged
RABAT, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Morocco's economic growth will
jump to 4.2 percent next year from an estimated 1.2 percent in
2016 on the back of sharply rising agricultural output, the
central bank said...
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jump to 4.2 percent next year from an estimated 1.2 percent in
2016 on the back of sharply rising agricultural output, the
central bank said...
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UPDATE 2-Russia alleges Deutsche employee manipulated markets with $5 bln of trades
MOSCOW, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank alleged
that a banker for Deutsche Bank's Russian operation
had manipulated markets by conducting 300 billion roubles ($4.87
billion) of trades with...
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that a banker for Deutsche Bank's Russian operation
had manipulated markets by conducting 300 billion roubles ($4.87
billion) of trades with...
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UPDATE 2-Upbeat central banks, Italian rescue plan halt bond yield slide
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Optimistic signals from two of
the world's most influential central banks and a rescue plan for
Italy's ailing lenders halted sharp falls in euro zone
government bond...
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the world's most influential central banks and a rescue plan for
Italy's ailing lenders halted sharp falls in euro zone
government bond...
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U.S. sells 1-month bills at higher rate after Fed hike
NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on
Tuesday sold one-month bills at a higher interest rate following
the Federal Reserve's first rate increase in a year last week.
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Tuesday sold one-month bills at a higher interest rate following
the Federal Reserve's first rate increase in a year last week.
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CEE MARKETS-Hungarian debt firms, central bank eases policy further
* Hungarian central bank limits 3-month deposits further
* Hungarian debt yields fall
* Zloty, forint trade near multi-week high vs euro
* Poland removes media ban that provoked protest
...
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* Hungarian debt yields fall
* Zloty, forint trade near multi-week high vs euro
* Poland removes media ban that provoked protest
...
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Energy Future, senior creditors reach $800 mln bankruptcy deal
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 20 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings
Corp and its senior creditors agreed to an $800 million deal
aimed at bringing the owner of Texas's largest network of power
lines works...
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Corp and its senior creditors agreed to an $800 million deal
aimed at bringing the owner of Texas's largest network of power
lines works...
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BRIEF-Graco announces amendment to credit agreement with U.S. Bank National Association
* On Dec 15, 2016, Co entered into third amendment to credit
agreement that amends credit agreement with U.S. Bank National
Association
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agreement that amends credit agreement with U.S. Bank National
Association
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UPDATE 2-Brazil's central bank to add excess reserves to toolkit
BRASILIA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The Brazilian central bank will
add excess reserves to its toolkit to control liquidity and
increase the efficiency of monetary policy, central bank chief
Ilan Goldfajn...
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add excess reserves to its toolkit to control liquidity and
increase the efficiency of monetary policy, central bank chief
Ilan Goldfajn...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar hits new 14-year high, Dow sets sights on 20,000
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a 14-year high on
Tuesday as the yen fell after the Bank of Japan stuck to its
ultra-loose monetary policy and the euro weakened following
deadly attacks in...
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Tuesday as the yen fell after the Bank of Japan stuck to its
ultra-loose monetary policy and the euro weakened following
deadly attacks in...
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BRIEF-Brookfield Property Partners renews normal course issuer bid for preferred shares
* Brookfield Property Partners LP - announces renewal of
normal course issuer bid for preferred shares
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normal course issuer bid for preferred shares
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PRESS DIGEST- Canada - Dec 20
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from
selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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CORRECTED-Amaya's ex-CEO ends talks to buy company
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Amaya Inc founder David Baazov
said on Tuesday he had ended talks to buy the Canadian online
gambling company as some shareholders were demanding a higher
premium.
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said on Tuesday he had ended talks to buy the Canadian online
gambling company as some shareholders were demanding a higher
premium.
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BRIEF-Avangrid enters into an offer for $50 mln uncommitted line of credit for standby letters of credit
* On Dec 15 co entered into an offer for a U.S. $50 million
uncommitted line of credit for standby letters of credit-SEC
filing
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uncommitted line of credit for standby letters of credit-SEC
filing
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BRIEF-Mitek Systems Inc files for mixed shelf of upto $100 million - SEC filing
* Mitek Systems Inc files for mixed shelf of upto $100
million - SEC filing
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million - SEC filing
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Upbeat central banks, Italian rescue plans halt bond yield falls
LONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Optimistic signals from two of
the world's most influential central banks and a rescue plan for
Italy's ailing lenders halted sharp falls in euro zone
government bond...
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the world's most influential central banks and a rescue plan for
Italy's ailing lenders halted sharp falls in euro zone
government bond...
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Monday, December 19, 2016
JGBs edge up after BOJ keeps policy rates steady
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The prices of Japanese government
bond ticked up on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan kept its
policy steady, a move that appears to set it apart from the
other central banks...
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bond ticked up on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan kept its
policy steady, a move that appears to set it apart from the
other central banks...
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BOJ keeps policy steady, offers brighter economic view
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary
policy steady and offered a brighter view of the economy on
Tuesday, signalling its conviction that a weak yen and a rebound
in overseas...
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policy steady and offered a brighter view of the economy on
Tuesday, signalling its conviction that a weak yen and a rebound
in overseas...
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RPT-BOJ keeps policy steady, offers brighter economic view
TOKYO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary
policy steady and offered a brighter view of the economy on
Tuesday, signalling its conviction that a weak yen and a rebound
in overseas...
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policy steady and offered a brighter view of the economy on
Tuesday, signalling its conviction that a weak yen and a rebound
in overseas...
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UPDATE 1-CalPERS votes to broaden ban on tobacco investments
Dec 19 (Reuters) - The California Public Employees'
Retirement System voted on Monday to broaden its restrictions on
tobacco investments, opposing a recommendation by the pension
fund's staff to...
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Retirement System voted on Monday to broaden its restrictions on
tobacco investments, opposing a recommendation by the pension
fund's staff to...
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UPDATE 1-Canada's CCL to buy UK-based Innovia for $842 mln
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Canadian label and packaging maker CCL
Industries Inc said it would buy Innovia Group, whose
unit is the supplier of Bank of England's new plastic five pound
note that has fallen...
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Industries Inc said it would buy Innovia Group, whose
unit is the supplier of Bank of England's new plastic five pound
note that has fallen...
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IMF board reaffirms confidence in Lagarde after negligence verdict
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary
Fund said on Monday its executive board reaffirmed its full
confidence in Managing Director Christine Lagarde despite her
conviction by a...
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Fund said on Monday its executive board reaffirmed its full
confidence in Managing Director Christine Lagarde despite her
conviction by a...
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BRIEF-Moody's assigns AAA to University Of Michigan's $500m general revenue bonds
* Moody's assigns AAA to University Of Michigan's $500m
general revenue bonds, series 2017a; outlook stable
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general revenue bonds, series 2017a; outlook stable
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BRIEF-Peapack-Gladstone files for mixed shelf of up to $100 mln
* Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp - files for mixed shelf
of up to $100 million - SEC filing
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of up to $100 million - SEC filing
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TREASURIES-Bonds pare price gains as Yellen's upbeat on jobs
(Recasts with Yellen speech; adds quotes, updates prices)
* Yellen gives upbeat view of jobs markets
* Short covering seen helping prices gain
* Russian ambassador shot in Turkey
By...
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* Yellen gives upbeat view of jobs markets
* Short covering seen helping prices gain
* Russian ambassador shot in Turkey
By...
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Calpers to reduce equity investments by 7 percent over 2 years
Dec 19 (Reuters) - The California Public Employees'
Retirement System announced on Monday it will restructure its
$300 billion portfolio to invest less in global equity and
private equity and more in...
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Retirement System announced on Monday it will restructure its
$300 billion portfolio to invest less in global equity and
private equity and more in...
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BRIEF-Aflac announces pricing terms of notes tender offer
* Aflac -total consideration for each series of notes
includes early tender premium of $50 per $1,000 principal amount
of notes
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includes early tender premium of $50 per $1,000 principal amount
of notes
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UPDATE 1-Emerging mkt debt trading up 21 pct from yr ago -EMTA trade group
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Emerging market debt trading
volumes rose 21 percent in the third quarter from the same
period last year and increased 2 percent from the second
quarter, according to a...
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volumes rose 21 percent in the third quarter from the same
period last year and increased 2 percent from the second
quarter, according to a...
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BRIEF-Harris & Harris Group announces payoff of outstanding credit facility from ORIX Corporate Capital
* Harris & Harris Group announces the payoff of its
outstanding credit facility from ORIX Corporate Capital
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outstanding credit facility from ORIX Corporate Capital
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Canada releases guidelines on security review of corporate deals
OTTAWA, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian government released
on Monday the guidelines of its national security review of
investments, laying out what factors it looks at when
considering whether a...
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on Monday the guidelines of its national security review of
investments, laying out what factors it looks at when
considering whether a...
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TREASURIES-Bonds extend gains on Russian ambassador shooting
(Recasts with shooting, updates prices)
* Report that Russian ambassador shot in Turkey
* Treasury yields fall to session lows
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S....
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* Report that Russian ambassador shot in Turkey
* Treasury yields fall to session lows
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S....
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets seesaw in thin holiday season trading
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed in thin volumes on Monday, with traders
avoiding big bets in the holiday season.
The Brazilian...
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SAO PAULO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks and
currencies seesawed in thin volumes on Monday, with traders
avoiding big bets in the holiday season.
The Brazilian...
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UPDATE 1-Chile cenbank flags easing, revises down growth, inflation
SANTIAGO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank flagged
the possibility of future interest rate cuts and revised
downward its forecast for 2017 economic growth and inflation in
its highly...
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the possibility of future interest rate cuts and revised
downward its forecast for 2017 economic growth and inflation in
its highly...
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TREASURIES-Yields ease on short covering, before holidays
* Yields fall, some short covering seen
* Yellen to speak later on Monday
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields eased from
multi-year highs on Monday as...
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* Yellen to speak later on Monday
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields eased from
multi-year highs on Monday as...
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Dutch election could be next big shock for euro zone bond market
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Investors risk being caught
unprepared again by an anti-establishment vote when the
Netherlands, the euro zone's fifth largest economy, goes to the
polls in March.
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unprepared again by an anti-establishment vote when the
Netherlands, the euro zone's fifth largest economy, goes to the
polls in March.
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Ukraine central bank: banks behaving normally after PrivatBank takeover
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Deputy Central Bank
Governor Yakiv Smolii said on Monday that he did not see
higher-than-usual activity by clients of PrivatBank, adding that
business was normal in...
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Governor Yakiv Smolii said on Monday that he did not see
higher-than-usual activity by clients of PrivatBank, adding that
business was normal in...
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Italian bank Monte Paschi says key investor unhappy with loan terms
MILAN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A key investor in ailing Italian
bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena's privately funded
rescue plan is unhappy with one crucial aspect of the deal, a
disagreement that could sink...
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bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena's privately funded
rescue plan is unhappy with one crucial aspect of the deal, a
disagreement that could sink...
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BRIEF-Hercules provides interim Q4 2016 portfolio update
* Hercules provides interim Q4 2016 portfolio update and
expects to exceed its debt investment portfolio target of $1.35
billion by year-end 2016
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expects to exceed its debt investment portfolio target of $1.35
billion by year-end 2016
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Intesa draws bids for 2.5 bln euro bad loan portfolio-sources
MILAN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Intesa Sanpaolo has drawn
at least seven non-binding bids for a bad loan portfolio worth a
gross 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) it is expected to sell
early next year,...
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at least seven non-binding bids for a bad loan portfolio worth a
gross 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) it is expected to sell
early next year,...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks reel from Fed, weaker dollar lifts FX
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies gained
ground against a weaker dollar while stocks hit a two-week low,
still feeling the impact of last week's Federal Reserve meeting.
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ground against a weaker dollar while stocks hit a two-week low,
still feeling the impact of last week's Federal Reserve meeting.
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Ukraine dollar-bonds jump after government nationalises PrivatBank
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine's dollar-denominated
bonds jumped by more than 1 cent on Monday after the government
said it would nationalise the country's biggest lender,
PrivatBank.
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bonds jumped by more than 1 cent on Monday after the government
said it would nationalise the country's biggest lender,
PrivatBank.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, yields, stocks all cool their jets
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. bond yields
fell on Monday while Asian shares hit a four-week low, as
investors cashed in on some of their recent bets that the
anticipated fiscal boost...
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fell on Monday while Asian shares hit a four-week low, as
investors cashed in on some of their recent bets that the
anticipated fiscal boost...
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JGBs stabilise, but super-long bonds slip after rally last week
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The price of Japanese government
bonds of up to 10 years to maturity held firm on Monday as
seemingly-relentless rises in U.S. bond yields appeared to have
paused for now,...
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bonds of up to 10 years to maturity held firm on Monday as
seemingly-relentless rises in U.S. bond yields appeared to have
paused for now,...
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UPDATE 1-Ukraine declares largest lender insolvent, readies support
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine declared the country's
largest lender PrivatBank insolvent on Monday and said bringing
it under state ownership was the only way to protect the money
of 20 million...
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largest lender PrivatBank insolvent on Monday and said bringing
it under state ownership was the only way to protect the money
of 20 million...
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Sunday, December 18, 2016
Italian bond yields fall in early trade, Monte dei Paschi in focus
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Italy's 10-year government bond
yield fell towards one-month lows in early Monday trade after
troubled Italian bank Monte dei Paschi made a last-ditch attempt
to raise 5...
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yield fell towards one-month lows in early Monday trade after
troubled Italian bank Monte dei Paschi made a last-ditch attempt
to raise 5...
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MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Dec 19
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect
Middle East stock markets on Monday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Middle East stock markets on Monday. Reuters has not verified
the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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S&P says Australia budget update has no impact on rating, pessimistic on outlook
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - S&P Global Ratings on Monday said
a mid-year update on the Australian government's budget update
had no immediate effect on the credit rating or outlook of the
country,...
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a mid-year update on the Australian government's budget update
had no immediate effect on the credit rating or outlook of the
country,...
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BRIEF-Fairfax Financial to buy Allied World for $4.9 bln in cash and stock
* cash and share offer with dividend for total value of
$54.00 per Allied World share - $10.00 in cash and $44.00 in
Fairfax shares
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$54.00 per Allied World share - $10.00 in cash and $44.00 in
Fairfax shares
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UPDATE 1-Australia's budget deficit deepens, top credit rating at risk
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Australia's conservative
government on Monday forecast a A$10 billion deterioration in
its budget deficit over the next four years but still hoped to
snatch a surplus by...
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government on Monday forecast a A$10 billion deterioration in
its budget deficit over the next four years but still hoped to
snatch a surplus by...
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REPEAT-BOJ sees weak-yen effect of YCC well worth the trouble
TOKYO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - While surging global bond yields
are hampering the Bank of Japan's efforts to cap long-term
interest rates, a broad U.S. dollar rally is helping the central
bank's new...
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are hampering the Bank of Japan's efforts to cap long-term
interest rates, a broad U.S. dollar rally is helping the central
bank's new...
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Ukraine finance minister says PrivatBank depositors' money safe
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Finance Minister
Oleksandr Danylyuk said on Monday that the money of depositors
at PrivatBank, the country's largest lender, was safe and
secured by the state, and...
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Oleksandr Danylyuk said on Monday that the money of depositors
at PrivatBank, the country's largest lender, was safe and
secured by the state, and...
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UPDATE 1-Ukraine to nationalise its biggest lender, PrivatBank
KIEV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian government announced
on Sunday that it will nationalise PrivatBank, the country's
biggest lender, in one of the biggest shake-ups of the banking
system since...
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on Sunday that it will nationalise PrivatBank, the country's
biggest lender, in one of the biggest shake-ups of the banking
system since...
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Ukraine to nationalise its biggest lender, PrivatBank
KIEV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine will on Monday nationalise
PrivatBank, the country's biggest lender, a move undertaken in
coordination with Ukraine's international lenders and with their
support,...
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PrivatBank, the country's biggest lender, a move undertaken in
coordination with Ukraine's international lenders and with their
support,...
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Australian government to give budget update, top credit rating at risk
SYDNEY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Australia's conservative
government will on Monday give an update on the national budget
that could trigger a downgrade in the country's prized triple A
credit rating and...
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government will on Monday give an update on the national budget
that could trigger a downgrade in the country's prized triple A
credit rating and...
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British companies absorb Brexit shock, get on with business for 2017
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Richard Bunce says he felt sick
when voters decided to take Britain out of the European Union in
June, forcing him into a emergency review of his firm's
expansion plans.
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when voters decided to take Britain out of the European Union in
June, forcing him into a emergency review of his firm's
expansion plans.
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Texas city lifts tap water ban after chemical spill
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Corpus Christi lifted a four-day ban on
drinking tap water on Sunday when authorities deemed it to be
safe despite a chemical leak that forced most of the Texas
city's residents to...
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drinking tap water on Sunday when authorities deemed it to be
safe despite a chemical leak that forced most of the Texas
city's residents to...
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
Venezuela's Maduro postpones elimination of currency bills after chaos
CARACAS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas
Maduro said on Saturday he was reversing this week's elimination
of Venezuela's largest-denomination currency bill, to extend its
use until...
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Maduro said on Saturday he was reversing this week's elimination
of Venezuela's largest-denomination currency bill, to extend its
use until...
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ECB's Lane says monetary economics not broken in Europe
DUBLIN, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Monetary economics has not broken
down in the euro zone and a gradual recovery from the bloc's
debt crisis will allow interest rates eventually to normalise,
European...
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down in the euro zone and a gradual recovery from the bloc's
debt crisis will allow interest rates eventually to normalise,
European...
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Tsipras says Greece people have made enough sacrifices
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said
in a speech in Berlin to a congress of European leftist parties
on Saturday that it was time for his country's creditors to
understand that...
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in a speech in Berlin to a congress of European leftist parties
on Saturday that it was time for his country's creditors to
understand that...
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UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs to settle U.S. rate-rigging lawsuit for $56.5 mln
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc
has agreed to pay $56.5 million to resolve a U.S. class action
lawsuit accusing it and other banks of rigging an interest rate
benchmark used in...
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has agreed to pay $56.5 million to resolve a U.S. class action
lawsuit accusing it and other banks of rigging an interest rate
benchmark used in...
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Friday, December 16, 2016
Goldman Sachs to settle U.S. rate-rigging lawsuit for $56.5 million
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc
has agreed to pay $56.5 million to resolve a U.S. class action
lawsuit accusing it and other banks of rigging an interest rate
benchmark used in...
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has agreed to pay $56.5 million to resolve a U.S. class action
lawsuit accusing it and other banks of rigging an interest rate
benchmark used in...
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UPDATE 2-Trump picks U.S. Rep. Mulvaney to head White House budget office
Dec 16 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump will
nominate Republican U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney to be
director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a
senior transition...
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nominate Republican U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney to be
director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, a
senior transition...
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Trump picks U.S. Rep. Mulvaney to head White House budget office -Wichita Eagle
Dec 16 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump will
nominate Republican U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney of South
Carolina to be director of the White House Office of Management
and Budget, the...
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nominate Republican U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney of South
Carolina to be director of the White House Office of Management
and Budget, the...
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BRIEF-S&P says Chicago's $1.1 billion go bonds assigned 'BBB+' rating
* S&P on Chicago's go bonds - rating reflects view of the
city's very strong liquidity but very weak budgetary performance
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city's very strong liquidity but very weak budgetary performance
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BRIEF-Regenxbio files for mixed shelf of up to $225 million
* In addition, selling stockholders may from time to time
offer and sell up to 5.1 million shares of co's common stock
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offer and sell up to 5.1 million shares of co's common stock
Source text for Eikon: [ID:http://bit.ly/2gKpxK3]
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies mostly ease, Mexico stocks slump
(Updates prices; adds details, MEXICO CITY dateline)
By Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Bruno Federowski
MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Mexico stocks
posted their worst week since...
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By Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Bruno Federowski
MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Mexico stocks
posted their worst week since...
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BRIEF-Amarin corp says providing contractual reminder to holders of 3.50% senior notes
* Amarin Corp says providing contractual reminder to holders
of outstanding 3.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2032 of its
wholly owned subsidiary, corsicanto
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of outstanding 3.50% exchangeable senior notes due 2032 of its
wholly owned subsidiary, corsicanto
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ steadies as oil rises; ends week 1.2 pct lower
(Adds analyst quotes and details throughout and updates prices)
* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3344, or 74.94 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across steeper yield curve
* 30-year yield...
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* Canadian dollar ends at C$1.3344, or 74.94 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across steeper yield curve
* 30-year yield...
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Brazil's Oi creditor group proposes debt swap, $1.25 bln capital plan
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A group led by creditors
and Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris unveiled on Friday an
alternative restructuring proposal for debt-laden Brazilian
phone carrier Oi...
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and Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris unveiled on Friday an
alternative restructuring proposal for debt-laden Brazilian
phone carrier Oi...
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TREASURIES-U.S. long-dated yields advance; 10-year rises for 6th week
* Investors consolidate positions ahead of quiet holiday
period
(Updates prices, adds comment)
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period
(Updates prices, adds comment)
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BRIEF-Rooster Energy shareholders elect directors, approve all resolutions at 2016 Annual General Shareholders Meeting
* Rooster energy ltd. shareholders elect directors and
approve all resolutions at 2016 Annual General Shareholders
Meeting
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approve all resolutions at 2016 Annual General Shareholders
Meeting
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BRIEF-Innospec Inc says co, units entered into third amendment, restatement agreement-
* Innospec inc - on December 14, 2016, co, units entered
into a third amendment and restatement agreement-SEC filing
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into a third amendment and restatement agreement-SEC filing
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar's post-Fed rally pauses, U.S. stocks edge lower
* U.S. stocks mostly down slightly in early U.S. trading
(Updates with early U.S. market activity; changes byline,
dateline, previous LONDON)
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(Updates with early U.S. market activity; changes byline,
dateline, previous LONDON)
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UPDATE 2-Scarcity threat pushes German 2-year yields to record low
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Two-year German government bond
yields hit further record lows on Friday as banks loaded up on
bonds likely to become scarcer after recent tweaks to the
European Central...
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yields hit further record lows on Friday as banks loaded up on
bonds likely to become scarcer after recent tweaks to the
European Central...
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LPC: Hopes rise that high-risk lending curbs will ease under Trump
NEW YORK, Dec 16 (Reuters) - US leveraged lending guidelines
could ease if a Wall Street-friendly Trump administration tells
regulators to take a more lenient line on enforcing the rules,
bankers,...
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could ease if a Wall Street-friendly Trump administration tells
regulators to take a more lenient line on enforcing the rules,
bankers,...
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Analysts raise Mexico inflation forecasts, cut growth
MEXICO CITY, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Analysts watching Mexico
raised their expectations for inflation over the next two years
while trimming their growth estimates, a Mexican central bank
survey showed on...
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raised their expectations for inflation over the next two years
while trimming their growth estimates, a Mexican central bank
survey showed on...
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BRIEF-Citigroup announces early tender results of offers to purchase specified series of outstanding notes
* Citigroup announces early tender results of offers to
purchase specified series of outstanding notes
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purchase specified series of outstanding notes
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BRIEF-NantHealth announces pricing of $100 mln of 5.50 pct convertible notes
* Pricing of an aggregate of $100 million principal amount
of 5.50% convertible senior notes due 2021
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of 5.50% convertible senior notes due 2021
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BRIEF-Conifex to recognize additional earnings of about $0.10 per share in Q4
* Discharged in full its outstanding $12 million aggregate
principal amount of unsecured subordinated convertible notes
issued in 2014
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principal amount of unsecured subordinated convertible notes
issued in 2014
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UPDATE 1-Foreign appetite for Canadian securities shows no signs of fading
OTTAWA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Foreigners maintained their
healthy appetite for Canadian securities in October, snapping up
C$15.75 billion ($11.75 billion) worth of bonds, stocks and
money market paper,...
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healthy appetite for Canadian securities in October, snapping up
C$15.75 billion ($11.75 billion) worth of bonds, stocks and
money market paper,...
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BRIEF-Finisar Corp announces pricing of upsized offering of $500 mln of convertible senior notes due 2036
* Finisar corp - pricing of its offering of $500 million
aggregate principal amount of its 0.50% convertible senior notes
due 2036
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aggregate principal amount of its 0.50% convertible senior notes
due 2036
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Merkel expects no decisions on Greek bailout at talks with Tsipras
BERLIN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel
said she did not expect to take any decisions on Greece's
bailout programme during talks in Berlin on Friday with Prime
Minister Alexis...
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said she did not expect to take any decisions on Greece's
bailout programme during talks in Berlin on Friday with Prime
Minister Alexis...
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BRIEF-Black Diamond announces $17.5 mln contract for sale of camp assets
* As result of contract, other ongoing business activity, co
anticipates will continue to be fully compliant with bank
covenants
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anticipates will continue to be fully compliant with bank
covenants
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Scarcity threat pushes German 2-year yields to record low
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Two-year German government bond
yields dropped to fresh record lows on Friday as banks loaded up
on bonds likely to become scarcer after recent tweaks to the
European...
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yields dropped to fresh record lows on Friday as banks loaded up
on bonds likely to become scarcer after recent tweaks to the
European...
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Cheaper energy holds euro zone inflation down in Nov
BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Cheaper gas and heating oil
reined in consumer price growth in the euro zone in November,
despite more expensive restaurants and cafes, rents and
cigarettes, data from...
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reined in consumer price growth in the euro zone in November,
despite more expensive restaurants and cafes, rents and
cigarettes, data from...
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UPDATE 1-Azerbaijan passes 2017 budget, expects GDP to rise 1 pct next year
BAKU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's parliament on Friday
passed a budget for 2017 based on an oil price of $40 per barrel
which foresees 1 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP)
next year.
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passed a budget for 2017 based on an oil price of $40 per barrel
which foresees 1 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP)
next year.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Post-Fed dollar rally steadies, stocks level near highs
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The dollar's post-Federal Reserve
rally steadied on Friday and European shares traded near
11-month highs as investors adjusted their portfolios before
year-end to face the...
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rally steadied on Friday and European shares traded near
11-month highs as investors adjusted their portfolios before
year-end to face the...
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
JGBs slip, 10-year yield tests BOJ's comfort zone
TOKYO, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
eased on Friday, with the 10-year yield briefly hitting a
10-month high, as the bonds rout in the U.S. showed no signs of
ebbing though...
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eased on Friday, with the 10-year yield briefly hitting a
10-month high, as the bonds rout in the U.S. showed no signs of
ebbing though...
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UPDATE 1-Chemtrade Logistics to buy chemical maker Canexus
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
said it would buy chemicals and handling company
Canexus Corp for C$1.65 in cash per share, as it looks
to expand its existing platform and markets.
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said it would buy chemicals and handling company
Canexus Corp for C$1.65 in cash per share, as it looks
to expand its existing platform and markets.
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Chemtrade Logistics to buy chemical maker Canexus
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund
said it would buy chemicals and handling company
Canexus Corp for C$1.65 in cash per share.
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said it would buy chemicals and handling company
Canexus Corp for C$1.65 in cash per share.
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China bars banks from funding coal, steel "zombie firms"
BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China's banking regulator said
on Friday that banks must strictly control credit to coal and
steel firms that are violating capacity cuts, the latest in a
series of...
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on Friday that banks must strictly control credit to coal and
steel firms that are violating capacity cuts, the latest in a
series of...
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UPDATE 1-U.S.-based stock ETFs rake in cash as Fed raises rates -Lipper
(Adds data on mutual funds and ETFs, context, analyst quote,
table, byline)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Investors piled into stock
exchange-traded funds at the fastest...
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table, byline)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Investors piled into stock
exchange-traded funds at the fastest...
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BRIEF-Danbel ventures and Maricann announce letter agreement
* Danbel Ventures and Maricann announce letter agreement
relating to reverse takeover transaction and closing of
financing
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relating to reverse takeover transaction and closing of
financing
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BRIEF-Entree Gold announces non-brokered private placement
* Entree Gold Inc- net proceeds from private placement are
expected to be used to support restructuring of entrée's
business
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expected to be used to support restructuring of entrée's
business
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BRIEF-Vericel corporation announces proposed public offering of common stock
* Vericel-Net proceeds to be used primarily to support
commercialization of maci, expand promotional efforts for
epicel, expand, optimize manufacturing
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commercialization of maci, expand promotional efforts for
epicel, expand, optimize manufacturing
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BRIEF-AGT Food and Ingredients announces pricing of an offering of $200 mln senior notes
* AGT Food and Ingredients Inc - notes will be sold at a
price of 100.00% of principal for gross proceeds of $200 million
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price of 100.00% of principal for gross proceeds of $200 million
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BRIEF-OpenText announces pricing of reopening of senior unsecured fixed rate notes
* Open Text Corp - priced its offering of an additional U.S.
$250 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% senior
unsecured notes due 2026
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$250 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% senior
unsecured notes due 2026
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* Mexico central bank hikes rates by 50bp
* Brazil recession extends, activity down in Oct
* Moody's puts America Movil, Telmex on review for downgrade
* Ecuador FinMin Herrera quits for...
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* Brazil recession extends, activity down in Oct
* Moody's puts America Movil, Telmex on review for downgrade
* Ecuador FinMin Herrera quits for...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 2-week low against a surging greenback
(Adds strategist comment, Bank of Canada on housing, updates
prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3347, or 74.92 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Dec. 1 at C$1.3376
...
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prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.3347, or 74.92 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Dec. 1 at C$1.3376
...
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TREASURIES-Yields climb on outlook for multiple U.S. rate hikes
* U.S. CPI data show tame inflation
* Jobless claims, Philly Fed business index positive overall
* Fed fund futures pricing gradual rate hike pace
(Adds comment, updates prices)
By...
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* Jobless claims, Philly Fed business index positive overall
* Fed fund futures pricing gradual rate hike pace
(Adds comment, updates prices)
By...
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BRIEF-Bank of Canada to hold one real return and nine regular bond auctions, one switch repurchase operation in coming quarter
* The Bank of Canada will hold nine regular bond auctions,
one real return bond auction and one switch repurchase operation
in the coming quarter, it said on Thursday.
Further coverage:...
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one real return bond auction and one switch repurchase operation
in the coming quarter, it said on Thursday.
Further coverage:...
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UPDATE 3-Greece snubs lenders, approves Christmas bonus as Europe divided
BRUSSELS/ATHENS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Greece snubbed its
international lenders and legislated plans on Thursday to give
pensioners a one-off Christmas bonus despite misgivings from
creditors in a...
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international lenders and legislated plans on Thursday to give
pensioners a one-off Christmas bonus despite misgivings from
creditors in a...
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Paraguay's Senate cuts bond issuance allowed in 2017 budget
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Paraguay's Congress reduced
the approved amount of debt issuance allowed in 2017 in the
budget bill it passed on Thursday, a blow to President Horacio
Cartes.
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the approved amount of debt issuance allowed in 2017 in the
budget bill it passed on Thursday, a blow to President Horacio
Cartes.
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Peru's Congress sacks education minister in blow to president
LIMA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A motion to force Peru's education
minister from office sailed through the opposition-controlled
Congress on Thursday in the latest blow to President Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski's...
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minister from office sailed through the opposition-controlled
Congress on Thursday in the latest blow to President Pedro Pablo
Kuczynski's...
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Deutsche Bank's staff pay stays high, come rain or shine
FRANKFURT, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank has
continued to pay staff roughly the same amount as it did a
decade ago, despite the financial crisis and a collapse in
profits, according to a Reuters...
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continued to pay staff roughly the same amount as it did a
decade ago, despite the financial crisis and a collapse in
profits, according to a Reuters...
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U.S. TIPS breakeven rates hit one-week lows after CPI
NEW YORK, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. bond market's gauges
on inflation expectations weakened to their lowest levels in
more than a week as data showed consumer prices decelerated in
November.
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on inflation expectations weakened to their lowest levels in
more than a week as data showed consumer prices decelerated in
November.
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African Development Bank lends $159 mln to Ethiopian Airlines
ADDIS ABABA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Ethiopian Airlines will get
a $159 million loan from the African Development Bank to help
finance an expansion plan that includes doubling the size of its
fleet and...
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a $159 million loan from the African Development Bank to help
finance an expansion plan that includes doubling the size of its
fleet and...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar charges higher after Fed hikes rates
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The dollar charged to a 14-year
high and government bond yields rose sharply on Thursday after
the Federal Reserve hiked U.S. interest rates and signalled more
would follow...
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high and government bond yields rose sharply on Thursday after
the Federal Reserve hiked U.S. interest rates and signalled more
would follow...
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BRIEF-Noble Environmental Power completes financial restructuring, emerges from Chapter 11
* Noble Environmental Power LLC- as a result of
reorganization, paragon noble now owns 100% of equity of noble
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reorganization, paragon noble now owns 100% of equity of noble
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CEE MARKETS-Bonds fall on hawkish Fed, Czech paper bucks trend
* Bond yields track U.S. Treasuries higher on hawkish Fed
* Czech bonds buck trend, exporters hedge expected crown
rise
* Yields may rise at Romanian, Serbian bond auctions-analyst
By...
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* Czech bonds buck trend, exporters hedge expected crown
rise
* Yields may rise at Romanian, Serbian bond auctions-analyst
By...
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Brazil economic activity drops 0.48 pct in October as expected- cenbank
BRASILIA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Economic activity in Brazil
fell 0.48 percent in October from the previous month, central
bank data showed on Thursday, a widely expected drop that
confirms the economy...
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fell 0.48 percent in October from the previous month, central
bank data showed on Thursday, a widely expected drop that
confirms the economy...
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UPDATE 1-Fed's moves, strong dollar will bring turbulence, disorder - Xinhua
SHANGHAI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve's
decision to raise interest rates will stoke fresh financial
turbulence, and global "disorder" is in store as the dollar
strengthens from an...
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decision to raise interest rates will stoke fresh financial
turbulence, and global "disorder" is in store as the dollar
strengthens from an...
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Spain's Grifols plans to refinance debt in Q1 2017 after Hologic buy
MADRID, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Spain's Grifols, which
on Wednesday said it would buy U.S. Hologic Inc's
assets in their blood screening joint venture, will refinance
its net debt in the first quarter of...
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on Wednesday said it would buy U.S. Hologic Inc's
assets in their blood screening joint venture, will refinance
its net debt in the first quarter of...
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UPDATE 1-Euro zone bond yields rise as Fed signals faster pace of hikes
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields
rose on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest
rates in the world's largest economy and signalled a faster pace
of hikes...
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rose on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest
rates in the world's largest economy and signalled a faster pace
of hikes...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Euro zone bond yields rise as Fed signals faster pace of rate hikes
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields
rose sharply in early trading on Thursday after the U.S. Federal
Reserve raised interest rates in the world's largest economy and
signalled...
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rose sharply in early trading on Thursday after the U.S. Federal
Reserve raised interest rates in the world's largest economy and
signalled...
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BRIEF-Lonza to acquire Capsugel for $5.5 bln
* Lonza to acquire Capsugel to create leading integrated
solutions provider to the global pharma and consumer healthcare
industries
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solutions provider to the global pharma and consumer healthcare
industries
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UPDATE 1-S.Korea c.bank holds rates amid political scandal, hawkish Fed
* Won nears 1-mth low after Fed hike
(Updates after BOK policy decision, adds analyst comment)
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(Updates after BOK policy decision, adds analyst comment)
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Dec 15
Dec 15 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies fall as U.S. hikes rates
(Recasts; updates prices)
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked U.S.
interest rates for the first...
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By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
weakened on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked U.S.
interest rates for the first...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Dec 15
Dec 15 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the
business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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