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Thursday, June 30, 2016
JGB yields hit record lows on global economy worries
TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields
dropped to record lows on Friday, with concerns about the global
economy in the wake of Brexit supporting sovereign debt
globally.
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dropped to record lows on Friday, with concerns about the global
economy in the wake of Brexit supporting sovereign debt
globally.
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Benchmark JGB yield hits record low as global economy worries linger
TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - The benchmark 10-year Japanese
government bond yield fell to a record low on Friday as
lingering concerns about the global economy following the Brexit
vote continued to...
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government bond yield fell to a record low on Friday as
lingering concerns about the global economy following the Brexit
vote continued to...
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Pennsylvania passes spending plan without accounting for revenues
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - Pennsylvania lawmakers passed
a $31.6 billion spending plan on time on Thursday, a dramatic
turnaround from the political gridlock last year that left
schools starved...
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a $31.6 billion spending plan on time on Thursday, a dramatic
turnaround from the political gridlock last year that left
schools starved...
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Chicago Public Schools meets pension payment deadline
CHICAGO, June 30 (Reuters) - The Chicago Public Schools met
a Thursday deadline to complete a $676 million contribution to
its teachers pension system, a school spokeswoman said.
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a Thursday deadline to complete a $676 million contribution to
its teachers pension system, a school spokeswoman said.
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Puerto Rico governor authorizes suspension of public debt payments
SAN JUAN, June 30 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican Governor
Alejandro Garcia Padilla on Thursday issued an executive order
authorizing the suspension of payment on approximately $800
million worth of...
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Alejandro Garcia Padilla on Thursday issued an executive order
authorizing the suspension of payment on approximately $800
million worth of...
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S&P Global affirms ratings on U.S.
June 30 (Reuters) - S&P Global Ratings on Thursday affirmed
the 'AA plus/A-1 plus' credit ratings and maintained its
'stable' outlook on the United States.
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the 'AA plus/A-1 plus' credit ratings and maintained its
'stable' outlook on the United States.
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Brexit vote huge for UK, global markets coping well-Fed's Bullard
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Britain's decision to leave the
European Union at a referendum last week is a "huge issue" for
the country but is not likely to have much impact on the United
States, a...
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European Union at a referendum last week is a "huge issue" for
the country but is not likely to have much impact on the United
States, a...
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Puerto Rico's PREPA says will make full debt payment on Friday
SAN JUAN, June 30 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's semi-public
power utility, known as PREPA, on Thursday said it would make
all of a $415 million debt payment due on Friday, a relief for
bond insurers who...
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power utility, known as PREPA, on Thursday said it would make
all of a $415 million debt payment due on Friday, a relief for
bond insurers who...
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REFILE-St. Louis Fed's Bullard repeats low rate outlook detailed in earlier speech
WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - St. Louis Fed President
James Bullard in a speech in London on Thursday repeated the new
monetary policy framework, including just a single rate hike for
the...
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James Bullard in a speech in London on Thursday repeated the new
monetary policy framework, including just a single rate hike for
the...
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TREASURIES-U.S. yields retreat after S&P downgrades EU
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - Longer-dated U.S. Treasury
yields scaled back from earlier peaks on Thursday after Standard
& Poor's lowered its long-term credit rating on the European
Union by a notch...
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yields scaled back from earlier peaks on Thursday after Standard
& Poor's lowered its long-term credit rating on the European
Union by a notch...
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UPDATE 2-Argentina announces two-part US dollar bond: source
NEW YORK, June 30 (IFR) - The Republic of Argentina
announced a two-part US dollar bond sale on Thursday, just three
months after its historic return to the international capital
markets.
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announced a two-part US dollar bond sale on Thursday, just three
months after its historic return to the international capital
markets.
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S&P cuts rating on EU to 'AA' after Brexit
June 30 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Global Ratings said on
Thursday it had cut its long-term credit rating on the European
Union to 'AA' from 'AA+' after the United Kingdom voted to leave
the bloc.
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Thursday it had cut its long-term credit rating on the European
Union to 'AA' from 'AA+' after the United Kingdom voted to leave
the bloc.
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UPDATE 1-Illinois House passes bills for budget, Chicago school pensions
CHICAGO, June 30 (Reuters) - The Illinois House on Thursday
passed legislation designed to break the state's year-long
budget impasse, sending to the Senate measures to implement
spending through...
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passed legislation designed to break the state's year-long
budget impasse, sending to the Senate measures to implement
spending through...
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UPDATE 2-Brazil police raid offices of major builders in railway probe
BRASILIA, June 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's federal police on
Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of a cartel handling railway projects, antitrust
watchdog Cade said.
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Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of a cartel handling railway projects, antitrust
watchdog Cade said.
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Conservative leadership candidate Gove says next PM needs to back Brexit
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - Britain's next prime minister
should be someone who supports the country's decision to leave
the European Union, Michael Gove, a prominent 'Out' campaigner
who earlier...
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should be someone who supports the country's decision to leave
the European Union, Michael Gove, a prominent 'Out' campaigner
who earlier...
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TREASURIES-U.S. bonds erase losses on BOE Carney's remarks
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices erased
earlier losses on Thursday after Bank of England Governor Mark
Carney said the central bank may provide more stimulus over the
summer...
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earlier losses on Thursday after Bank of England Governor Mark
Carney said the central bank may provide more stimulus over the
summer...
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LPC: US syndicated lending surged before Brexit, election volatility
NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - Budding optimism about the
U.S. economy, rising oil prices and a brief lull in volatility
spurred companies to lock in low interest rates in the second
quarter, driving...
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U.S. economy, rising oil prices and a brief lull in volatility
spurred companies to lock in low interest rates in the second
quarter, driving...
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BRIEF-21Vianet Group says to commence bond repurchase offer
* Says intends to commence change of control offer to
repurchase for cash all or any part of its 6.875 pct bonds due
2017
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repurchase for cash all or any part of its 6.875 pct bonds due
2017
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BRIEF-FS Investment says upsizes loan to affiliate of Greystone & Co.
* Announces a $50 million upsizing of its senior secured
loan to an affiliate of Greystone & Co.
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
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loan to an affiliate of Greystone & Co.
Source text for Eikon:
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BRIEF-Global Self Storage and certain subsidiaries enter loan agreement - SEC filing
* On June 24, 2016, certain subsidiaries of co entered into
a loan agreement and other related agreements - SEC filing
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a loan agreement and other related agreements - SEC filing
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BRIEF-Pointer says files for mixed shelf of up to $25 mln - SEC filing
* Says files for mixed shelf of up to $25 million with U.S.
SEC - SEC filing
Source: (http://1.usa.gov/294Ezqs)
Further company coverage:
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SEC - SEC filing
Source: (http://1.usa.gov/294Ezqs)
Further company coverage:
(Bengaluru Newsroom: +1 646 223 8780)
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Brexit fears put aside as corporates go for sterling
LONDON, June 30 (IFR) - British American Tobacco and
Brown-Forman reopened the sterling corporate market on Thursday
after a month-long hiatus, attracting blowout demand just a week
after the UK...
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Brown-Forman reopened the sterling corporate market on Thursday
after a month-long hiatus, attracting blowout demand just a week
after the UK...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks poised for worst month since January
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - European stocks and the the
pound held on to a third day of gains as the immediate market
flurry over Britain's vote to pull out of the European Union
settled.
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pound held on to a third day of gains as the immediate market
flurry over Britain's vote to pull out of the European Union
settled.
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Brazil police raids offices of major builders in railway probe
BRASILIA, June 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's federal police on
Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of an alleged cartel in railway projects, Brazilian
antitrust watchdog...
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Thursday raided the offices of at least 12 builders to seek
evidence of an alleged cartel in railway projects, Brazilian
antitrust watchdog...
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New York's two-tier system offers testing ground in minimum wage debate
NEW YORK, June 30(Reuters) - When New York and California
became the first states to lift the minimum hourly wage towards
$15 earlier this year, New York state adopted a two-speed system
that makes...
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became the first states to lift the minimum hourly wage towards
$15 earlier this year, New York state adopted a two-speed system
that makes...
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EMERGING MARKETS-China's yuan sees biggest quarterly fall on record
LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - China's yuan hit a six-month low
and chalked up its biggest quarterly fall against the dollar on
record on Thursday as Beijing suggested it was happy for the
weakness to...
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and chalked up its biggest quarterly fall against the dollar on
record on Thursday as Beijing suggested it was happy for the
weakness to...
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India to get over $1 bln from World Bank for Modi's solar goals
NEW DELHI, June 30 (Reuters) - The World Bank said on
Thursday it would lend India more than $1 billion for its huge
solar energy programme, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi
sought climate change...
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Thursday it would lend India more than $1 billion for its huge
solar energy programme, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi
sought climate change...
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U.S. small business borrowing fell in May -PayNet
June 30 (Reuters) - U.S. small business borrowing fell for
the third straight month in May, data released on Thursday
showed, a pullback that suggests economic growth prospects were
already dimming...
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the third straight month in May, data released on Thursday
showed, a pullback that suggests economic growth prospects were
already dimming...
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Motoring group AA to sell Irish business to Carlyle arms
June 30 (Reuters) - Motoring group AA Plc said it
had agreed to sell its Irish business to a Carlyle Group
fund and financial services buyout team for 156.6 million euros
($173.7 million).
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had agreed to sell its Irish business to a Carlyle Group
fund and financial services buyout team for 156.6 million euros
($173.7 million).
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IMF sees Belarus growth exceeding 4.5 pct if reforms speed up
MINSK, June 30 (Reuters) - Belarus can see economic growth
exceeding 4.5 percent of gross domestic product if it speeds up
reforms, the head of the mission of the International Monetary
Fund to...
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exceeding 4.5 percent of gross domestic product if it speeds up
reforms, the head of the mission of the International Monetary
Fund to...
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UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on June 30
June 30 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 8
points, or 0.1 percent, on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures up about 0.1 percent ahead of the cash market...
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points, or 0.1 percent, on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers, with
futures up about 0.1 percent ahead of the cash market...
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BRIEF-Moody's: EMEA corporates' cash pile provides buffer against Brexit
* Moody's: EMEA corporates' nearly EUR1 trillion cash pile
provides buffer against market uncertainties such as Brexit
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provides buffer against market uncertainties such as Brexit
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Wednesday, June 29, 2016
PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - June 30
June 30 (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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JGBs edge down, yields pull away from lows
TOKYO, June 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds edged
down on Thursday, with yields pulling away from this week's
record lows as investors adjusted their positions on the last
day of the month.
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down on Thursday, with yields pulling away from this week's
record lows as investors adjusted their positions on the last
day of the month.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil court agrees to protect phone company Oi from creditors
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 29 (Reuters) - A Brazilian court on
Wednesday accepted Oi SA's bankruptcy protection
petition, allowing the country's largest phone company to move
ahead with plans to reorganize...
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Wednesday accepted Oi SA's bankruptcy protection
petition, allowing the country's largest phone company to move
ahead with plans to reorganize...
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Meirelles sees markets showing renewed confidence in Brazil
SAO PAULO, June 29 (Reuters) - Financial markets have shown
renewed confidence in Brazil's government, Finance Minister
Henrique Meirelles said on Wednesday, as Congress has shown it
is ready to...
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renewed confidence in Brazil's government, Finance Minister
Henrique Meirelles said on Wednesday, as Congress has shown it
is ready to...
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Brazil court agrees to protect phone company Oi from creditors
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 29 (Reuters) - A Brazilian court on
Wednesday accepted Oi SA's bankruptcy protection
petition, allowing the country's largest phone company to move
ahead with plans to reorganize...
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Wednesday accepted Oi SA's bankruptcy protection
petition, allowing the country's largest phone company to move
ahead with plans to reorganize...
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UPDATE 1-Most big U.S. banks pass Fed's stress test, boosting shareholder payouts
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - Nearly all of the
largest U.S. banks are on steady enough footing to increase
payouts to shareholders, the U.S. Federal Reserve said on
Wednesday, with just...
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largest U.S. banks are on steady enough footing to increase
payouts to shareholders, the U.S. Federal Reserve said on
Wednesday, with just...
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Venezuela's PDVSA signs financing deals with Weatherford, Halliburton
CARACAS, June 29 (Reuters) - Venezuelan state oil company
PDVSA has signed financing agreements with services firms
Halliburton and Weatherford, PDVSA's president
said on Wednesday, following chronic...
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PDVSA has signed financing agreements with services firms
Halliburton and Weatherford, PDVSA's president
said on Wednesday, following chronic...
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BRIEF-Manitok Energy to acquire Raimount Energy
* Manitok will acquire, indirectly through Acquireco, all of
issued and outstanding common shares of Raimount
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issued and outstanding common shares of Raimount
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The yen as a safe haven: a familiar but painful refrain for Japan
TOKYO/SINGAPORE, June 30 (Reuters) - A weak economy,
deflation, massive public debt, negative interest rates and an
ageing citizenry don't seem like good reasons for a country's
currency to surge,...
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deflation, massive public debt, negative interest rates and an
ageing citizenry don't seem like good reasons for a country's
currency to surge,...
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UPDATE 1-France's Hollande flags tax relief for voters, businesses, banks
PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) - French President Francois
Hollande flagged plans to ease the tax burden on middle class
voters and small companies while also making Paris a more
attractive financial...
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Hollande flagged plans to ease the tax burden on middle class
voters and small companies while also making Paris a more
attractive financial...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stock, oil prices gain as Brexit jitters abate
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Stock markets around the world
rebounded for the second straight day on Wednesday as fears
about last week's Brexit vote eased and investors wagered
central banks would...
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rebounded for the second straight day on Wednesday as fears
about last week's Brexit vote eased and investors wagered
central banks would...
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UPDATE 2-Puerto Rico debt relief bill moves closer to Senate passage
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - A relief plan to help the
U.S. territory of Puerto Rico address its $70 billion debt moved
closer to passage in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, clearing a
critical...
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U.S. territory of Puerto Rico address its $70 billion debt moved
closer to passage in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, clearing a
critical...
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Alberta budget finishes 2015-16 with wider-than-forecast C$6.4 bln gap
TORONTO, June 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian crude-producing
province of Alberta said on Wednesday it finished the 2015-16
fiscal year with a C$6.4 billion ($4.93 billion) deficit, C$324
million wider...
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province of Alberta said on Wednesday it finished the 2015-16
fiscal year with a C$6.4 billion ($4.93 billion) deficit, C$324
million wider...
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BRIEF-Tuscany Energy announces receipt of repayment demand
* ATB Financial has demanded repayment of all amounts owing
thereunder, being approximately $8.5 million
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thereunder, being approximately $8.5 million
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UPDATE 1-U.S. SEC international corporate finance chief to leave agency
June 29 (Reuters) - Paul Dudek, chief of the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission's Office of International Corporate
Finance since 1993, is leaving the agency at the end of the
month, it said on...
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and Exchange Commission's Office of International Corporate
Finance since 1993, is leaving the agency at the end of the
month, it said on...
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UPDATE 1-Fed reverse repo demand rises before quarter-end
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - Demand for the Federal
Reserve's fixed-rate reverse repurchase agreements rose on
Wednesday for a third day as cash investors sought less risky
investments in advance of...
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Reserve's fixed-rate reverse repurchase agreements rose on
Wednesday for a third day as cash investors sought less risky
investments in advance of...
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UPDATE 1-Energy Transfer terminates merger agreement with Williams
June 29 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer Equity walked
away from its more than $20 billion takeover of Williams Cos Inc
on Wednesday after months of lawsuits and heated
arguments between the rival...
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away from its more than $20 billion takeover of Williams Cos Inc
on Wednesday after months of lawsuits and heated
arguments between the rival...
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Puerto Rico debt relief bill wins 68 votes in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - A relief plan to help Puerto
Rico address its $70 billion debt cleared a critical hurdle in
the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, getting the supermajority it
needed to...
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Rico address its $70 billion debt cleared a critical hurdle in
the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, getting the supermajority it
needed to...
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Brexit shakes UK banking system, but no repeat of 2008 seizure seen
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Britain's Brexit vote has
battered UK bank shares and rocked the country's financial
markets, but a 2008-style seizing-up of its banking system looks
unlikely.
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battered UK bank shares and rocked the country's financial
markets, but a 2008-style seizing-up of its banking system looks
unlikely.
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UPDATE 1-Record May deficit highlights Brazil's budget challenge
BRASILIA, June 29 (Reuters) - Brazil posted a primary budget
deficit of 18.125 billion reais ($5.57 billion) in
May, central bank data showed on Wednesday, the largest ever for
the month of May as...
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deficit of 18.125 billion reais ($5.57 billion) in
May, central bank data showed on Wednesday, the largest ever for
the month of May as...
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Italy's Renzi says Spain, Portugal risk EU deficit sanctions
BRUSSELS, June 29 (Reuters) - Spain and Portugal risk
European Union sanctions for their public deficits, Italy's
prime minister said on Wednesday after an EU summit where
leaders discussed member...
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European Union sanctions for their public deficits, Italy's
prime minister said on Wednesday after an EU summit where
leaders discussed member...
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Brazil's Meirelles sees little room for public investments
BRASILIA, June 29 (Reuters) - There is limited room for
public investments in Brazil because of the current budget
situation, Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said at an event
on Wednesday.
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public investments in Brazil because of the current budget
situation, Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said at an event
on Wednesday.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain as Brexit nerves settle
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - European and Asian stock markets
built on a recovery from the aftermath of last week's Brexit
vote on Wednesday as investors wagered central banks would
ultimately ride to...
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built on a recovery from the aftermath of last week's Brexit
vote on Wednesday as investors wagered central banks would
ultimately ride to...
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BRIEF-Aircastle Ltd says announces new $400 mln term financing
* Aircastle Ltd says facility includes an accordion feature
allowing for $67.5 million in additional future
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allowing for $67.5 million in additional future
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TREASURIES-U.S. 30-year yield approaches all-time low
NEW YORK, June 29 (Reuters) - The yield on U.S. 30-year
Treasury bonds on Wednesday fell to its lowest since February
2015, closing in on its record low set 17 months ago, as
investors also loaded up...
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Treasury bonds on Wednesday fell to its lowest since February
2015, closing in on its record low set 17 months ago, as
investors also loaded up...
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BRIEF-Yingli Green Energy says continues alternative financing talks
* Says continues to discuss with different funding sources
about alternative financing plans
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about alternative financing plans
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Molson Coors to bring first post-Brexit euro corporate bond
LONDON, June 29 (IFR) - Molson Coors Brewing Company has
become the first borrower to hit the European corporate bond
market after the UK's vote to leave the European Union.
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become the first borrower to hit the European corporate bond
market after the UK's vote to leave the European Union.
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Ireland's 10-year government bond yield hits record low
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Ireland's 10-year government
bond yield fell to a record low on Wednesday, dragged down by
falls in top-rated euro zone bond yields in the wake of last
week's Brexit vote.
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bond yield fell to a record low on Wednesday, dragged down by
falls in top-rated euro zone bond yields in the wake of last
week's Brexit vote.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain as Brexit nerves settle
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - European and Asian stock markets
built on a recovery from the shattering aftermath of last week's
Brexit vote on Wednesday as investors wagered central banks
would...
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built on a recovery from the shattering aftermath of last week's
Brexit vote on Wednesday as investors wagered central banks
would...
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Russian FinMin says may borrow more on domestic mkt this year if needed
MOSCOW, June 29 (Reuters) - Russia may borrow more on the
domestic market this year if needed to compensate for the fact
that it has not borrowed all it can on external markets, Finance
Minister...
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domestic market this year if needed to compensate for the fact
that it has not borrowed all it can on external markets, Finance
Minister...
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CEE MARKETS-Post-Brexit cherry-picking lifts east European assets
By Krisztina Than
BUDAPEST, June 29 (Reuters) - Central European stock markets
and currencies extended gains on Wednesday, helped by a rise in
Asian stock markets after the initial shock of...
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BUDAPEST, June 29 (Reuters) - Central European stock markets
and currencies extended gains on Wednesday, helped by a rise in
Asian stock markets after the initial shock of...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging assets in second day of gains; Turkish tourism shares hit
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks and currencies
rose for the second straight day on Wednesday, clawing back more
of the recent Brexit-fuelled losses, though shares linked to
Turkish...
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rose for the second straight day on Wednesday, clawing back more
of the recent Brexit-fuelled losses, though shares linked to
Turkish...
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RPT-Libya wealth fund boss screamed, cursed at Goldman bankers -witness
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - The Libyan wealth fund's former
deputy chief screamed and cursed at Goldman Sachs bankers in a
stormy meeting over derivatives trades made on the bank's advice
that...
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deputy chief screamed and cursed at Goldman Sachs bankers in a
stormy meeting over derivatives trades made on the bank's advice
that...
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016
BRIEF-Molson prices public offering of $5.3 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes
June 28 (Reuters) - Molson Coors Brewing Company Announces
Pricing Of Its Public Offering Of United States Dollar
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Pricing Of Its Public Offering Of United States Dollar
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BRIEF-Molson Coors Canada prices C$1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes
* Pricing of previously announced private placement offering
in Canada by its unit, of C$1 billion aggregate principal amount
of senior notes
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in Canada by its unit, of C$1 billion aggregate principal amount
of senior notes
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Kansas court says funding plan averts need to close public schools
KANSAS CITY, Kan. June 28 (Reuters) - The Kansas Supreme
Court ruled on Tuesday that a bill state lawmakers passed last
week resolves inequities in public education and will allow
schools to open as...
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Court ruled on Tuesday that a bill state lawmakers passed last
week resolves inequities in public education and will allow
schools to open as...
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Fed's Powell: U.S. financial conditions have tightened steadily since 2014
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Tightened financial
conditions due to the rising value of the dollar and other
factors have amounted to the equivalent of several rates hikes
since 2014, Federal...
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conditions due to the rising value of the dollar and other
factors have amounted to the equivalent of several rates hikes
since 2014, Federal...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies rise on bargain hunting after Brexit sell-off
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, June 28 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
jumped on Tuesday as investors scooped up bargains following a
sell-off triggered by Britain's decision to leave the...
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SAO PAULO, June 28 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
jumped on Tuesday as investors scooped up bargains following a
sell-off triggered by Britain's decision to leave the...
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Sanders back in U.S. Senate, blasts 'colonialism' in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. presidential
hopeful Bernie Sanders brought his firebrand rhetoric back to
the floor of the Senate on Tuesday to condemn a White
House-backed bill on...
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hopeful Bernie Sanders brought his firebrand rhetoric back to
the floor of the Senate on Tuesday to condemn a White
House-backed bill on...
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Obama may seek trade deals with EU, UK at same time - Kerry
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama
may try to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Britain and a
multilateral trade pact with the European Union at the same time
following...
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may try to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Britain and a
multilateral trade pact with the European Union at the same time
following...
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S.Africa's slowing growth to be hit by Brexit - Reserve Bank governor
JOHANNESBURG, June 28 (Reuters) - The governor of the South
African Reserve Bank said on Tuesday that although the decision
by Britain to exit the European Union would not cause a
recession, already...
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African Reserve Bank said on Tuesday that although the decision
by Britain to exit the European Union would not cause a
recession, already...
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UPDATE 1-Moody's cuts outlook on UK banking system, 12 banks after Brexit
June 28 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service cut its
outlook on the UK banking system to 'negative' from 'stable' on
Tuesday, and also lowered its outlook on some UK insurers and
banks, citing the...
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outlook on the UK banking system to 'negative' from 'stable' on
Tuesday, and also lowered its outlook on some UK insurers and
banks, citing the...
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Moody's cuts outlook on UK banking system, 12 banks after Brexit
June 28 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service cut its
outlook on the UK banking system to 'negative' from 'stable' on
Tuesday, citing the referendum vote in favor of the UK leaving
the European Union.
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outlook on the UK banking system to 'negative' from 'stable' on
Tuesday, citing the referendum vote in favor of the UK leaving
the European Union.
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Democratic Senator Wyden says he will vote for Puerto Rico debt bill
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. Senator Ron
Wyden said on Tuesday he will vote for a crucial Puerto Rico
debt restructuring bill, saying it was the best alternative for
the...
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Wyden said on Tuesday he will vote for a crucial Puerto Rico
debt restructuring bill, saying it was the best alternative for
the...
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UPDATE 1-Draghi sees Brexit vote hitting euro zone growth by up to 0.5 pct over 3 years - official
BERLIN, June 28 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President
Mario Draghi told EU leaders on Tuesday the euro zone may grow
cumulatively between 0.3 and 0.5 percent over the next three
years, less...
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Mario Draghi told EU leaders on Tuesday the euro zone may grow
cumulatively between 0.3 and 0.5 percent over the next three
years, less...
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Brazil's fiscal shortfall in May in line with 2016 forecast
BRASILIA, June 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's new Treasury chief
Ana Paula Vescovi said on Tuesday that a steep primary shortfall
in May is in line with the government's forecast for a primary
budget...
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Ana Paula Vescovi said on Tuesday that a steep primary shortfall
in May is in line with the government's forecast for a primary
budget...
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U.S. Senate leader hopeful of Democrats' support for Puerto Rico debt bill
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he was optimistic that a Puerto
Rico debt relief bill will get enough Democratic support to
advance the...
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Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he was optimistic that a Puerto
Rico debt relief bill will get enough Democratic support to
advance the...
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UPDATE 1-Netherlands set to pocket $1 billion with Propertize sale
AMSTERDAM, June 28 (Reuters) - The Netherlands is selling
Propertize, the real estate portfolio of nationalised bank SNS
Reaal, for 895 million euros ($989 million) to JP Morgan
and private equity...
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Propertize, the real estate portfolio of nationalised bank SNS
Reaal, for 895 million euros ($989 million) to JP Morgan
and private equity...
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U.S. Fed awards $129.10 bln in reverse repos
NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday
awarded $129.10 billion of one-day, fixed-rate reverse
repurchase agreements to 44 bidders at an interest rate of 0.25
percent, the New...
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awarded $129.10 billion of one-day, fixed-rate reverse
repurchase agreements to 44 bidders at an interest rate of 0.25
percent, the New...
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Confederation of British Industry says UK "a long way off" any EU plan
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain appears a long way from
developing a clear plan on the country's future trading
relationship with the European Union, the head of the
Confederation of British...
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developing a clear plan on the country's future trading
relationship with the European Union, the head of the
Confederation of British...
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UPDATE 1-Argentina to offer investors option to sell back GDP warrants
NEW YORK, June 28 (IFR) - Argentina plans to offer options
to investors to retire GDP warrants - a move that could save the
South American country some US$9.4bn, the Finance Ministry said
on Tuesday.
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to investors to retire GDP warrants - a move that could save the
South American country some US$9.4bn, the Finance Ministry said
on Tuesday.
Read more
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies jump on bargain hunting after Brexit selloff
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, June 28 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
jumped on Tuesday as investors scooped up bargains following a
selloff triggered by Britain's decision to leave the...
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SAO PAULO, June 28 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
jumped on Tuesday as investors scooped up bargains following a
selloff triggered by Britain's decision to leave the...
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UPDATE 1-Sturgeon to meet EU leaders in drive to keep Scotland in bloc
EDINBURGH June 28 (Reuters) - First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
will meet European Parliament chiefs in Brussels on Wednesday as
she launches a drive to negotiate a way for Scotland to remain
in the...
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will meet European Parliament chiefs in Brussels on Wednesday as
she launches a drive to negotiate a way for Scotland to remain
in the...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Miami predatory lending lawsuit
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on
Tuesday agreed to decide whether Miami can pursue lawsuits
accusing major banks of predatory mortgage lending to black and
Hispanic...
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Tuesday agreed to decide whether Miami can pursue lawsuits
accusing major banks of predatory mortgage lending to black and
Hispanic...
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TREASURIES-U.S. bonds hold losses after consumer confidence data
NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices held
their earlier losses on Tuesday as a private gauge on consumer
confidence rose to its highest since October, rekindling bets
that consumer...
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their earlier losses on Tuesday as a private gauge on consumer
confidence rose to its highest since October, rekindling bets
that consumer...
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TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices hold losses after U.S. GDP data
NEW YORK, June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices held
their earlier decline on Tuesday as the government's final
reading on economic growth in the first quarter was revised up
to 1.1 percent,...
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their earlier decline on Tuesday as the government's final
reading on economic growth in the first quarter was revised up
to 1.1 percent,...
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Osborne sees urgent need to establish new UK-EU relationship
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain urgently needs to
establish a new relationship with the European Union, but should
not serve its notice to quit the bloc until this new model had
become clear,...
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establish a new relationship with the European Union, but should
not serve its notice to quit the bloc until this new model had
become clear,...
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Murdoch says weaker sterling makes UK more competitive - reporter
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - The sharp fall in sterling since
Britain voted to leave the European Union will make its economy
more competitive, media owner Rupert Murdoch said on Tuesday at
a...
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Britain voted to leave the European Union will make its economy
more competitive, media owner Rupert Murdoch said on Tuesday at
a...
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Lending Club names CEO, plans to cut 179 roles
June 28 (Reuters) - Online lender Lending Club Corp
appointed Scott Sanborn its new chief executive, and said it
would cut 179 positions as loan originations decline.
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appointed Scott Sanborn its new chief executive, and said it
would cut 179 positions as loan originations decline.
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Lending Club names CEO, plans to cut 179 roles
June 28 (Reuters) - Online lender Lending Club Corp
appointed Scott Sanborn CEO and said it would cut 179 positions.
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appointed Scott Sanborn CEO and said it would cut 179 positions.
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UPDATE 1-China's CITIC Bank tries to seize real estate assets in Canada
VANCOUVER, June 27 (Reuters) - China CITIC Bank Corp Ltd
has launched a Canadian lawsuit to try to seize the
assets of a Chinese citizen the bank claims took out a
multi-million dollar loan in China...
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has launched a Canadian lawsuit to try to seize the
assets of a Chinese citizen the bank claims took out a
multi-million dollar loan in China...
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Spain economic growth likely slowed slightly in Q2 - C.Bank
MADRID, June 28 (Reuters) - Spain's economic expansion
likely slowed slightly in the second quarter, the Bank of Spain
said on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to
expand 0.7...
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likely slowed slightly in the second quarter, the Bank of Spain
said on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to
expand 0.7...
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UK finance minister Osborne says crucial to provide fiscal stability
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - British finance minister George
Osborne said it was key that Britain provided fiscal stability
in the wake of the decision to exit the European Union which has
seen...
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Osborne said it was key that Britain provided fiscal stability
in the wake of the decision to exit the European Union which has
seen...
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UK's Osborne says taxes will rise, spending will be cut after Brexit
LONDON, June 28 (Reuters) - Finance minister George Osborne
said on Tuesday that Britain would have to raise taxes and cut
spending to deal with the economic challenge posed after Britons
voted to...
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said on Tuesday that Britain would have to raise taxes and cut
spending to deal with the economic challenge posed after Britons
voted to...
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RPT-British government puts sale of RBS, Lloyds stakes on hold after Brexit vote -sources
LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Britain's government has
scrapped plans to sell stakes in Royal Bank of Scotland
and Lloyds Banking Group this year in the wake of the
Brexit vote, sources said, a...
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scrapped plans to sell stakes in Royal Bank of Scotland
and Lloyds Banking Group this year in the wake of the
Brexit vote, sources said, a...
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Monday, June 27, 2016
JGBs rise as Brexit aftermath sends most yields to record lows
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds rose on
Tuesday, with yields of most maturities logging record lows, as
investors continued to fret about the fallout from Britain's
stunning vote...
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Tuesday, with yields of most maturities logging record lows, as
investors continued to fret about the fallout from Britain's
stunning vote...
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UPDATE 1-Japan eyes help for small business in stimulus plan after Brexit
* Economy Minister Ishihara does not comment on size of
stimulus
(Adds direct quote, details)
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stimulus
(Adds direct quote, details)
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China won't allow "roller-coaster rides" in its markets after Brexit-Premier Li
BEIJING, June 28 (Reuters) - Britain's vote to leave the
European Union has sent jitters through global markets, but it
is important to work together to strengthen confidence, prevent
the spread of...
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European Union has sent jitters through global markets, but it
is important to work together to strengthen confidence, prevent
the spread of...
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BOJ's dollar-supplying operation draws offer of $1.47 billion
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan's regular
dollar-supplying operation drew offers of $1.47 billion, the
central bank said on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Tokyo markets team; Editing by Shri...
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dollar-supplying operation drew offers of $1.47 billion, the
central bank said on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Tokyo markets team; Editing by Shri...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks, currencies down for 2nd day as Brexit woes linger
SAO PAULO, June 27 (Reuters) - Latin American equities and
currencies fell on Monday for the second consecutive trading day
as lingering concerns over Britain's decision to leave the
European Union...
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currencies fell on Monday for the second consecutive trading day
as lingering concerns over Britain's decision to leave the
European Union...
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UPDATE 1-Illinois school funding battle looms amid budget progress
CHICAGO, June 27 (Reuters) - Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner
expressed optimism on Monday that the financially struggling
state could begin fiscal year 2017 on Friday with a temporary
budget in place...
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expressed optimism on Monday that the financially struggling
state could begin fiscal year 2017 on Friday with a temporary
budget in place...
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China's CITIC Bank tries to seize real estate assets in Canada
VANCOUVER, June 27 (Reuters) - China CITIC Bank Corp Ltd
has launched a Canadian lawsuit to try to seize the
assets of a Chinese citizen the bank claims took out a
multi-million dollar loan in China...
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has launched a Canadian lawsuit to try to seize the
assets of a Chinese citizen the bank claims took out a
multi-million dollar loan in China...
Read more
Benchmark 10-year, 20-year JGB yields fall to record lows
TOKYO, June 28 (Reuters) - The yields on 10-year Japanese
government bonds as well as 20-year JGBs both dropped to record
lows on Tuesday, as investors continued to fear the fallout from
Britain's...
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government bonds as well as 20-year JGBs both dropped to record
lows on Tuesday, as investors continued to fear the fallout from
Britain's...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - June 28
June 28 (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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UPDATE 1-U.S. Senate set to begin debate on Puerto Rico debt relief bill
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) - After months of
waiting for the U.S. Congress to act as Puerto Rico's economic
crisis progressively worsened, the Caribbean island is on the
verge of securing...
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waiting for the U.S. Congress to act as Puerto Rico's economic
crisis progressively worsened, the Caribbean island is on the
verge of securing...
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BRIEF-Fitch plans to withdraw ratings of Halliburton Company
* Fitch plans to withdraw ratings of Halliburton Company
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage:
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Source text for Eikon:
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Texas ex-tycoon Wyly ordered to pay $1.1 bln for tax fraud
June 27 (Reuters) - A federal bankruptcy judge in Texas on
Monday ordered former billionaire Sam Wyly to pay $1.11 billion
in back taxes, interest and penalties after finding he committed
tax fraud...
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Monday ordered former billionaire Sam Wyly to pay $1.11 billion
in back taxes, interest and penalties after finding he committed
tax fraud...
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CEE MARKETS-Assets take step back after Brexit shock, mild gains
By Marton Dunai
BUDAPEST, June 27 (Reuters) - Emerging European currencies
firmed a touch in early trade on Monday as markets took a step
back after Friday's reaction to Britain's vote to leave...
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BUDAPEST, June 27 (Reuters) - Emerging European currencies
firmed a touch in early trade on Monday as markets took a step
back after Friday's reaction to Britain's vote to leave...
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Italy govt readying plan to help banks after Brexit-papers
MILAN, June 27 (Reuters) - Italy is readying a plan to
steady its banking sector, a vulnerable target for sellers after
Britain's vote to leave the European Union raised fears of a
market rout in the...
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steady its banking sector, a vulnerable target for sellers after
Britain's vote to leave the European Union raised fears of a
market rout in the...
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Sunday, June 26, 2016
Swedish payments firm Klarna taps debt market for the first time
STOCKHOLM, June 27 (Reuters) - Swedish payments firm Klarna,
one of Europe's most highly valued tech startups, said on Monday
it had tapped debt markets for the first time,
issuing subordinated notes...
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one of Europe's most highly valued tech startups, said on Monday
it had tapped debt markets for the first time,
issuing subordinated notes...
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UPDATE 1-Anbang plans to convert most of Waldorf Astoria to apartments -WSJ
NEW YORK, June 26 (Reuters) - China's Anbang Insurance Group
Co plans to convert as much as three-quarters of the
rooms at New York's landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel into
apartments, the Wall Street...
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Co plans to convert as much as three-quarters of the
rooms at New York's landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel into
apartments, the Wall Street...
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JGB 30-yr yield falls to record low in aftermath of Brexit
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - The 30-year Japanese government
bond yield slipped to a record low on Monday as uncertainty
following Britain's decision to leave the European Union drove
up demand for...
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bond yield slipped to a record low on Monday as uncertainty
following Britain's decision to leave the European Union drove
up demand for...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks, pound fall in Brexit aftershocks
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell and the British
pound tumbled more than 2 percent in early trade on Monday as
markets struggled to shake off deep uncertainty sparked by
Britain's...
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pound tumbled more than 2 percent in early trade on Monday as
markets struggled to shake off deep uncertainty sparked by
Britain's...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. national security adviser sees few immediate Brexit concerns
June 26 (Reuters) - U.S. National Security Adviser Susan
Rice said on Sunday that there are "relatively few" immediate
security concerns stemming from Britain's vote to leave the
European Union, but...
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Rice said on Sunday that there are "relatively few" immediate
security concerns stemming from Britain's vote to leave the
European Union, but...
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RPT-UPDATE 7-Spanish vote delivers more uncertainty for Europe after Brexit
MADRID, June 26 (Reuters) - Spanish elections delivered a
hung parliament for the second time in six months on Sunday,
adding to political uncertainty in Europe after last week's
shock Brexit vote...
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hung parliament for the second time in six months on Sunday,
adding to political uncertainty in Europe after last week's
shock Brexit vote...
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BOJ's Nakaso says will tap c.bank swap deals for FX liquidity if needed
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Japan will ensure liquidity in
the yen and in foreign currencies if needed by tapping currency
swap lines established among six central banks, Bank of Japan
Deputy Governor...
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the yen and in foreign currencies if needed by tapping currency
swap lines established among six central banks, Bank of Japan
Deputy Governor...
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U.S. national security adviser sees few immediate Brexit concerns
WASHINGTON, June 26 (Reuters) - U.S. National Security
Adviser Susan Rice said on Sunday that there are "relatively
few" immediate security concerns stemming from Britain's vote to
leave the European...
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Adviser Susan Rice said on Sunday that there are "relatively
few" immediate security concerns stemming from Britain's vote to
leave the European...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stock futures, pound fall in Brexit aftershocks
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures dipped and the
British pound fell more than one percent in early Asian trade on
Monday, as markets struggled to shake off a swathe of
uncertainty sparked...
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British pound fell more than one percent in early Asian trade on
Monday, as markets struggled to shake off a swathe of
uncertainty sparked...
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UK's Osborne to make Brexit statement before markets open on Monday
LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - British finance minister George
Osborne will seek to reassure financial markets on Monday
following the country's decision to leave the European Union
last week, setting...
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Osborne will seek to reassure financial markets on Monday
following the country's decision to leave the European Union
last week, setting...
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Spain's conservatives win most seats in election, far left rises
MADRID, June 26 (Reuters) - The conservative People's Party
(PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won most seats in
Spain's parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll showed,
although the...
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(PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won most seats in
Spain's parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll showed,
although the...
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Support for Spain's mainstream parties rises in election - preliminary data
MADRID, June 26 (Reuters) - Support for Spain's two
traditionally dominant conservative and socialist parties rose
in Sunday's general election, preliminary data with more than 50
percent of the...
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traditionally dominant conservative and socialist parties rose
in Sunday's general election, preliminary data with more than 50
percent of the...
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Germany's Gabriel -won't make Brits any new offers to stay in EU
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - The European Union will not make
Britain any fresh offers to keep it in the bloc, German Vice
Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel told the Handelsblatt business daily
newspaper.
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Britain any fresh offers to keep it in the bloc, German Vice
Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel told the Handelsblatt business daily
newspaper.
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Merkel ally: London should review Brexit fallout, not decision
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - Britain's politicians should
take time to review the consequences of leaving the European
Union, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said on Sunday,
but he stressed...
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take time to review the consequences of leaving the European
Union, Chancellor Angela Merkel's chief of staff said on Sunday,
but he stressed...
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UPDATE 1-German, French ministers plan for "strong Europe in uncertain world"
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Germany
and France have drawn up a nine-page document entitled "A strong
Europe in a world of uncertainties" in which they propose common
European...
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and France have drawn up a nine-page document entitled "A strong
Europe in a world of uncertainties" in which they propose common
European...
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UPDATE 1-"Risky trinity" requires urgent global policy action, BIS says
LONDON, June 26(Reuters) - Global economic policy urgently
needs rebalancing, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
said on Sunday, as the world faces a "risky trinity" of high
debt, low...
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needs rebalancing, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
said on Sunday, as the world faces a "risky trinity" of high
debt, low...
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Senior Merkel ally says London should be allowed Brexit rethink
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela
Merkel's chief of staff has said politicians in London should be
able to have the chance to think again about the consequences of
leaving the...
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Merkel's chief of staff has said politicians in London should be
able to have the chance to think again about the consequences of
leaving the...
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Many US firms playing catchup after surprise EU exit vote
NEW YORK/CHICAGO, June 26 (Reuters) - The risk that Britain
could yank itself out of the European Union had been telegraphed
for over a year, but even U.S. companies with "Brexit"
contingency plans...
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could yank itself out of the European Union had been telegraphed
for over a year, but even U.S. companies with "Brexit"
contingency plans...
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Central banks will smooth Brexit-driven market moves -BIS head
VIENNA, June 26 (Reuters) - Major central banks will limit
market turbulence as much as possible after Britain voted to
leave the European Union, the head of the Bank for International
Settlements...
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market turbulence as much as possible after Britain voted to
leave the European Union, the head of the Bank for International
Settlements...
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Iraqi forces retake Islamic State holdout in Falluja, declare battle over
BAGHDAD, June 26 (Reuters) - Iraqi forces recaptured the
last remaining district held by Islamic State militants in the
city of Falluja on Sunday and the general commanding the
operation declared the...
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last remaining district held by Islamic State militants in the
city of Falluja on Sunday and the general commanding the
operation declared the...
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German, French ministers plan for "strong Europe in uncertain world"
BERLIN, June 26 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Germany
and France have drawn up a nine-page document entitled "A strong
Europe in a world of uncertainties" in which they propose common
European...
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and France have drawn up a nine-page document entitled "A strong
Europe in a world of uncertainties" in which they propose common
European...
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Saturday, June 25, 2016
UK's Johnson wins backing from Gove for prime ministerial bid
LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Boris Johnson, one of the
leaders of the successful "Leave" campaign in Britain's European
Union membership referendum, has won the backing of a key
colleague to replace...
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leaders of the successful "Leave" campaign in Britain's European
Union membership referendum, has won the backing of a key
colleague to replace...
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Ecuador says Brexit 'spoils' scheduled bond issue
QUITO, June 25 (Reuters) - Ecuadorean President Rafael
Correa said on Saturday that Britain's vote to leave the
European Union has "spoiled" a bond issue that had been planned
for next week to help...
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Correa said on Saturday that Britain's vote to leave the
European Union has "spoiled" a bond issue that had been planned
for next week to help...
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UPDATE 1-Investor George Soros calls for reconstruction of EU after 'Brexit' vote
June 25 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros on
Saturday called for thorough reconstruction of the European
Union in order to save it, even though he warned that Britain's
vote to leave the...
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Saturday called for thorough reconstruction of the European
Union in order to save it, even though he warned that Britain's
vote to leave the...
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Investor George Soros says 'Brexit' means 'disintegration' of EU
June 25 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros said
on Saturday that Britain's vote to leave the European Union
makes "disintegration of the EU practically irreversible," and
that the effects...
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on Saturday that Britain's vote to leave the European Union
makes "disintegration of the EU practically irreversible," and
that the effects...
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Central banks ready to cooperate after Brexit result
ZURICH, June 25 (Reuters) - Central banks are ready to
cooperate to support financial stability in the wake of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, the Bank for
International Settlements said...
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cooperate to support financial stability in the wake of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, the Bank for
International Settlements said...
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Brazil's Temer says women should retire earlier than men - paper
SAO PAULO, June 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's interim President
Michel Temer told local newspapers women should retire earlier
than men, explaining why he did not support making a potential
minimum...
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Michel Temer told local newspapers women should retire earlier
than men, explaining why he did not support making a potential
minimum...
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UPDATE 2-Scotland starts drive to stay in EU, independence option open-Sturgeon
EDINBURGH, June 25 (Reuters) - Scotland's devolved
government will start a drive to protect its European Union
membership and will prepare for a possible fresh independence
vote after Britain voted...
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government will start a drive to protect its European Union
membership and will prepare for a possible fresh independence
vote after Britain voted...
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Starved of resources, UK's most deprived town pins hopes on Brexit
OLDHAM, England, June 25 (Reuters) - The son of Pakistani
immigrants, Sajaad Ahmed voted to leave the European Union
because he sees only one way to reverse a decades-long dwindling
of resources in...
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immigrants, Sajaad Ahmed voted to leave the European Union
because he sees only one way to reverse a decades-long dwindling
of resources in...
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UPDATE 1-France's Macron wants new European project, and an EU-wide referendum
PARIS, June 25 (Reuters) - The European Union needs a new
roadmap that should be devised in consultation with voters and
then put to a referendum, France's Economy Minister Emmanuel
Macron said on...
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roadmap that should be devised in consultation with voters and
then put to a referendum, France's Economy Minister Emmanuel
Macron said on...
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UPDATE 2-China-backed AIIB seeks cooperation and new members
* AIIB must comply with multilateral agency rules -Alexander
(Adds quotes on governance standards, details on operations)
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(Adds quotes on governance standards, details on operations)
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UPDATE 2-Founding EU members tell Britain: let's get this divorce done
BERLIN, June 25 (Reuters) - The six founding members of the
European Union sent a clear message to Britain on Saturday to
leave the bloc as soon as possible after Britons voted to quit
in the biggest...
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European Union sent a clear message to Britain on Saturday to
leave the bloc as soon as possible after Britons voted to quit
in the biggest...
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France says need quick start of Brexit talks, no "cat and mouse game"
BERLIN, June 25 (Reuters) - Britain must quickly trigger the
Article 50 clause that allows talks to start on its exit from
the European Union, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault
said on...
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Article 50 clause that allows talks to start on its exit from
the European Union, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault
said on...
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REFILE-Scotland's Sturgeon presses ahead with preparations for independence vote
EDINBURGH, June 25 (Reuters) - Scotland's devolved
government is preparing to present legislation allowing a second
independence referendum while continuing discussions on its
place within the...
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government is preparing to present legislation allowing a second
independence referendum while continuing discussions on its
place within the...
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UPDATE 2-ECB's Villeroy: Brexit talks must be quick, City of London at risk of losing "EU passport"
PARIS, June 25 (Reuters) - London's financial centre will
lose its prized "EU passport" if Britain fails to secure
continued access to the bloc's single market in its exit talks,
ECB Governing...
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lose its prized "EU passport" if Britain fails to secure
continued access to the bloc's single market in its exit talks,
ECB Governing...
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ECB's Villeroy: Brexit talks must be quick, City of London at risk of losing "EU passport"
PARIS, June 25 (Reuters) - Brexit talks must be carried out
quickly to limit uncertainties, ECB Governing Council member
Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Saturday, adding the City of
London...
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quickly to limit uncertainties, ECB Governing Council member
Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Saturday, adding the City of
London...
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France presses for quick EU divorce with Britain, Germany cautious
BERLIN, June 25 (Reuters) - France's foreign minister called
on Saturday for the European Union to move ahead quickly to seal
the terms of a British exit from the bloc, arguing that the
other 27...
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on Saturday for the European Union to move ahead quickly to seal
the terms of a British exit from the bloc, arguing that the
other 27...
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Friday, June 24, 2016
Dick's Sporting Goods bids on 17 Sports Authority stores -source
NEW YORK, June 23 (Reuters) - Dick's Sporting Goods
submitted a bid for 17 Sports Authority stores, with other
retailers making offers for only single locations of the
bankrupt sporting goods...
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submitted a bid for 17 Sports Authority stores, with other
retailers making offers for only single locations of the
bankrupt sporting goods...
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UPDATE 1-Ratings agency Moody's says Britain at risk of credit downgrade
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Moody's said
Britain's creditworthiness was now at greater risk after voting
to leave the European Union, as the country would face
substantial challenges...
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Britain's creditworthiness was now at greater risk after voting
to leave the European Union, as the country would face
substantial challenges...
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Former wrestler Hulk Hogan to serve on Gawker creditor committee
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Former professional wrestler
Hulk Hogan, whose lawsuit against Gawker Media LLC precipitated
its bankruptcy, will serve on the committee of unsecured
creditors,...
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Hulk Hogan, whose lawsuit against Gawker Media LLC precipitated
its bankruptcy, will serve on the committee of unsecured
creditors,...
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UPDATE 1-Delaware judge rules for ETE in Williams merger dispute
NEW YORK/WILMINGTON, Del., June 24 (Reuters) - Energy
Transfer Equity won a court ruling on Friday that would
allow the pipeline operator to walk away from its more than $20
billion takeover of rival...
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Transfer Equity won a court ruling on Friday that would
allow the pipeline operator to walk away from its more than $20
billion takeover of rival...
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REFILE-UPDATE 1-Speculators raise net shorts vs sterling ahead of 'Brexit' - CFTC data
(Refiles to correct 3rd paragraph to say 'long bets', not 'net
long bets')
June 24 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their net
short positions against the British pound in the week...
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long bets')
June 24 (Reuters) - Currency speculators increased their net
short positions against the British pound in the week...
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Top U.S. financial regulators to discuss 'Brexit' by phone on Friday
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - The heads of all the U.S.
financial regulatory agencies will hold a meeting by phone on
Friday to discuss the vote by Britain to leave the European
Union, according to...
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financial regulatory agencies will hold a meeting by phone on
Friday to discuss the vote by Britain to leave the European
Union, according to...
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Delaware judge rules for ETE in Williams merger dispute
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer Equity
won a court ruling on Friday that would allow the pipeline
operator to walk away from its more than $20 billion takeover of
rival Williams Cos...
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won a court ruling on Friday that would allow the pipeline
operator to walk away from its more than $20 billion takeover of
rival Williams Cos...
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TREASURIES-Prices soar on safe-haven bid as Britain votes to leave EU
(Adds quotes, updates prices)
* Britain's vote to leave EU boosts safe-haven U.S. bonds
* Vote seen keeping Fed more cautious on raising rates
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, June 24...
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* Britain's vote to leave EU boosts safe-haven U.S. bonds
* Vote seen keeping Fed more cautious on raising rates
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, June 24...
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Brexit seen hitting Canadian growth, puts rate cuts back on table
TORONTO/OTTAWA June 24 (Reuters) - Canada's
commodity-oriented economy will suffer a blow from Britain's
vote to leave the European Union, which has put the prospect of
Canadian interest rate cuts...
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commodity-oriented economy will suffer a blow from Britain's
vote to leave the European Union, which has put the prospect of
Canadian interest rate cuts...
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U.S. derivatives, commodities markets functioning normally after Brexit -CFTC
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. commodities
regulator said on Friday it was monitoring the effects of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, and that the markets
its oversees, which...
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regulator said on Friday it was monitoring the effects of
Britain's vote to leave the European Union, and that the markets
its oversees, which...
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BRIEF-Freddie Mac prices $950 mln multifamily K-deal, K-722 certificates
* Expects to issue nearly $950 million in K-722
certificates, which are expected to settle on or about June 29,
2016
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certificates, which are expected to settle on or about June 29,
2016
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies, stocks slide after Brexit vote
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, June 24 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and
stocks plunged on Friday after Britain voted "Leave," to exit
the European Union, as global market volatility...
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SAO PAULO, June 24 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies and
stocks plunged on Friday after Britain voted "Leave," to exit
the European Union, as global market volatility...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. municipal bond yields tumble to record lows on Brexit vote
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bonds yields
tumbled to record lows on Friday, falling as much as 20 basis
points and tracking a flight to safety in the U.S. Treasury
market a day after...
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tumbled to record lows on Friday, falling as much as 20 basis
points and tracking a flight to safety in the U.S. Treasury
market a day after...
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UK markets price in BoE rate cut by year-end after Brexit shock
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Financial markets priced in a
growing chance that the Bank of England will cut interest rates
this year as Britain's vote to leave the European Union sent
rate futures...
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growing chance that the Bank of England will cut interest rates
this year as Britain's vote to leave the European Union sent
rate futures...
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UK's Osborne says G7 c.banks have taken steps for market liquidity
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister
George Osborne said central banks from the Group of Seven
economic powers have taken steps to ensure adequate liquidity in
financial markets...
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George Osborne said central banks from the Group of Seven
economic powers have taken steps to ensure adequate liquidity in
financial markets...
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DoubleLine's Gundlach says sold all of its European equities position
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief
executive officer at DoubleLine Capital, said Friday that his
firm sold all of its European equities position before the
market closed Thursday.
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executive officer at DoubleLine Capital, said Friday that his
firm sold all of its European equities position before the
market closed Thursday.
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German economy can cope with Brexit impact, EconMin spokeswoman
BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - The German economy can cope with
the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European Union and
Berlin currently sees no need to change its growth forecast for
this...
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the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European Union and
Berlin currently sees no need to change its growth forecast for
this...
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TREASURIES-Prices soar on safety bid as Britain votes to leave EU
* Britain's vote to leave EU boosts safe-haven U.S. bonds
* Vote seen keeping Fed more cautious on raising rates
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices...
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* Vote seen keeping Fed more cautious on raising rates
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices...
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Greeks welcome Brexit vote as snub to overbearing Brussels
ATHENS June 24 (Reuters) - Worn down by years of EU-mandated
austerity, many Greeks on Friday welcomed Britain's decision to
leave the European Union as an overdue slap in the face for a
Brussels...
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austerity, many Greeks on Friday welcomed Britain's decision to
leave the European Union as an overdue slap in the face for a
Brussels...
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Germany wants to offer Britain associated partnership with EU - paper
BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - Germany wants to offer Britain
associated partnership status with other European Union
countries after its vote to leave the bloc, business daily
Handelsblatt reported on...
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associated partnership status with other European Union
countries after its vote to leave the bloc, business daily
Handelsblatt reported on...
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Hollande says Brexit vote "tough test" for Europe
PARIS, June 24 (Reuters) - French President Francois
Hollande said he respected the British vote to quit the European
Union and that negotiations over its exit must be swift.
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Hollande said he respected the British vote to quit the European
Union and that negotiations over its exit must be swift.
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UPDATE 2-Investors hide in top-rated German debt as Brexit rocks euro zone
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Investors ran for the safety of
top-rated German debt and ditched bonds in riskier southern
Europe as Britain's vote to leave the European Union created the
biggest shock...
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top-rated German debt and ditched bonds in riskier southern
Europe as Britain's vote to leave the European Union created the
biggest shock...
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British ex-PM Blair says Brexit will have "enormous consequences"
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Former British Prime Minister
Tony Blair said Britain's vote to leave the EU could create
pressure for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
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Tony Blair said Britain's vote to leave the EU could create
pressure for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
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Swiss say Brexit vote complicates its EU immigration talks
ZURICH, June 24 (Reuters) - Switzerland's talks with
Brussels on curbing immigration from the European Union have
been complicated by Britain's vote to leave the EU but remain a
national priority,...
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Brussels on curbing immigration from the European Union have
been complicated by Britain's vote to leave the EU but remain a
national priority,...
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RPT-Bank of England says will take all necessary steps for stability
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on
Friday it would take all necessary steps to shield Britain's
economy from the shock decision by voters to pull the country
out of the European...
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Friday it would take all necessary steps to shield Britain's
economy from the shock decision by voters to pull the country
out of the European...
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UPDATE 1-UK PM Cameron says will step down by October after Brexit vote
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - David Cameron said he would
resign as Prime Minister by October after Britons ignored his
pleas to stay in the European Union and voted in a referendum to
leave.
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resign as Prime Minister by October after Britons ignored his
pleas to stay in the European Union and voted in a referendum to
leave.
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
US SWAPS-U.S. 2-year swap spread widens on vote for Brexit
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - The gap between the interest
rate on U.S. two-year interest rate swap contracts and the yield
on U.S. two-year Treasuries grew to its widest level since
August following...
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rate on U.S. two-year interest rate swap contracts and the yield
on U.S. two-year Treasuries grew to its widest level since
August following...
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Germany's Schaeuble says clear process for Brexit will be applied
BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang
Schaeuble said on Friday there was a clear process for exiting
the European Union and this would now be applied with Britain
after its...
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Schaeuble said on Friday there was a clear process for exiting
the European Union and this would now be applied with Britain
after its...
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Germany's Steinmeier says Brexit vote marks a sad day for Europe
BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister
Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Friday that Britain's vote to
leave the European Union marked a sad day for Europe.
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Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Friday that Britain's vote to
leave the European Union marked a sad day for Europe.
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UPDATE 1-Swiss franc soars after Brexit vote, SNB declines immediate comment
ZURICH, June 24 (Reuters) - The safe-haven Swiss franc rose
to its highest level against the euro since August 2015 on
Friday after estimates from the BBC showing Britain had voted to
leave the...
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to its highest level against the euro since August 2015 on
Friday after estimates from the BBC showing Britain had voted to
leave the...
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India has firepower to withstand British exit from EU - finmin official
NEW DELHI, June 24 (Reuters) - India has the firepower to
withstand Britain's likely exit from the European Union, will
accelerate growth programmes to offset its impact, and does not
expect its...
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withstand Britain's likely exit from the European Union, will
accelerate growth programmes to offset its impact, and does not
expect its...
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MONEY MARKETS-Traders weigh chance of Fed cutting US rates after Brexit
NEW YORK, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. short-term interest rates
futures rose to contract highs in early U.S. trading on Friday
after Britons voted to leave the European Union, spurring
traders to expect...
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futures rose to contract highs in early U.S. trading on Friday
after Britons voted to leave the European Union, spurring
traders to expect...
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UPDATE 1-Bankers take fright as UK vote count points to Brexit
* But banks fear losing right to serve EU customers
(Recasts to reflect votes to leave the EU ahead)
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(Recasts to reflect votes to leave the EU ahead)
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UPDATE 1-Petrobras says pension fund needs cash infusion of up to $4.8 bln
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 23 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil
company Petrobras said on Thursday its employee pension fund
will require a cash infusion of up to 16.1 billion reais ($4.8
billion) to make...
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company Petrobras said on Thursday its employee pension fund
will require a cash infusion of up to 16.1 billion reais ($4.8
billion) to make...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sterling tumbles, bonds surge as early Brexit results put Leave ahead
SYDNEY, June 24 (Reuters) - Sterling and stocks sank while
safe-haven bonds jumped in wild Asian trade on Friday as early
results from the UK's vote on European Union membership showed
the "Leave"...
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safe-haven bonds jumped in wild Asian trade on Friday as early
results from the UK's vote on European Union membership showed
the "Leave"...
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Brexit vote- Oxford votes less strongly than expected for remain
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - The British city of Oxford voted
less strongly than expected to remain in the European Union at
Thursday's membership referendum, official results showed.
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less strongly than expected to remain in the European Union at
Thursday's membership referendum, official results showed.
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UPDATE 2-Sterling plunges as early EU vote counts hint at Brexit
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - Sterling plunged more than six
cents against the dollar on Friday after early EU referendum
vote counts in two north-eastern cities in England suggested
Britons may have...
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cents against the dollar on Friday after early EU referendum
vote counts in two north-eastern cities in England suggested
Britons may have...
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UPDATE 2-U.S. banks flex capital muscle in annual stress test
June 23 (Reuters) - Big U.S. banks are proving themselves to
be stronger and sounder in an annual regulatory stress test,
even as the Federal Reserve changes doomsday scenarios to keep
them on their...
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be stronger and sounder in an annual regulatory stress test,
even as the Federal Reserve changes doomsday scenarios to keep
them on their...
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Sunderland votes more strongly than expected to leave EU
LONDON, June 24 (Reuters) - The city of Sunderland in north
eastern England voted more strongly than expected to leave the
European Union at a membership referendum on Thursday.
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eastern England voted more strongly than expected to leave the
European Union at a membership referendum on Thursday.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. muni bond fund inflows hit over 3-year high
(Recasts with biggest flows since 2013; adds reasons for
investor interest)
June 23 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $1.4
billion of net inflows in the week ended June 22, the...
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investor interest)
June 23 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $1.4
billion of net inflows in the week ended June 22, the...
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BRIEF-Fitch maintains Humana's ratings on positive watch
* Fitch maintains Humana's ratings on positive watch
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BRIEF-Roadrunner enters amendment to credit agreement with U.S. Bank National Association
* On June 17, 2016, entered into consent, waiver and
amendment to credit agreement with U.S. Bank National
Association
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amendment to credit agreement with U.S. Bank National
Association
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BRIEF-Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals may issue, sell shares having aggregate offering price of up to $4 mln through FBR
* Sales agreement with FBR Capital Markets & Co; may issue,
sell shares having aggregate offering price of up to $4 million
through FBR
Source text: http://1.usa.gov/28Qcw2y
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sell shares having aggregate offering price of up to $4 million
through FBR
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UPDATE 1-San Francisco sets vote on soda tax amid battle on health warnings
NEW YORK, June 23 (Reuters) - San Francisco residents will
have a second chance to vote on whether to tax soda after city
officials this week added the measure to a November ballot that
could result...
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have a second chance to vote on whether to tax soda after city
officials this week added the measure to a November ballot that
could result...
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MOVES-Carlos Mendoza joins UBS to head LatAm DCM
NEW YORK, June 23 (IFR) - UBS has hired Carlos Mendoza as
head of debt capital markets and client solutions for Latin
America, adding to a list of new hires covering the region, a
source told IFR on...
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head of debt capital markets and client solutions for Latin
America, adding to a list of new hires covering the region, a
source told IFR on...
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BRIEF-Comdisco files motion for final decree closing bankruptcy cases and providing related relief
* Comdisco holding company inc says files motion for final
decree closing bankruptcy cases and providing related relief
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decree closing bankruptcy cases and providing related relief
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Ghana opposition accuses president of receiving car for contract
ACCRA, June 23 (Reuters) - Ghana's opposition called on
Thursday for an inquiry into whether a businessman won a
$613,000 government construction contract by giving President
John Mahama a large...
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Thursday for an inquiry into whether a businessman won a
$613,000 government construction contract by giving President
John Mahama a large...
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* Argentina cuts US$95m settlement with Greylock
* Timing of Oi bankruptcy raises CDS speculation
* UBS hires new head of LatAm DCM, client solutions
* Engie Energia Peru places local...
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* Timing of Oi bankruptcy raises CDS speculation
* UBS hires new head of LatAm DCM, client solutions
* Engie Energia Peru places local...
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BRIEF-Fitch downgrades Nigeria to 'B+'; outlook stable
* Fitch On Nigeria - Forecasts GDP growth to fall to 1.5% in
2016, down from 2.7% in previous year
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2016, down from 2.7% in previous year
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Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions
June 23 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1400 GMT on
Thursday:
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acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1400 GMT on
Thursday:
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BRIEF-FINRA fines Merrill Lynch $5 mln for failing to disclose material facts
* FINRA fines Merrill Lynch $5 mln for failing to disclose
material facts in sales of volatility-linked structured notes to
retail customers
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material facts in sales of volatility-linked structured notes to
retail customers
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Sterling, stocks surge as Brexit mood swings
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Sterling climbed to a 2016 high
and world stocks rose for a fifth day running on Thursday, as
British voters headed to the polls for a referendum on their
European Union...
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and world stocks rose for a fifth day running on Thursday, as
British voters headed to the polls for a referendum on their
European Union...
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BRIEF-Turtle Beach amends credit agreements to facilitate strong headset demand
* Turtle Beach amends credit agreements, enhances working
capital position to facilitate strong headset demand
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capital position to facilitate strong headset demand
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UPDATE 2-Brazil police arrest former Planning Minister Bernardo
BRASILIA, June 23 (Reuters) - Brazil police on Thursday said
they arrested former Minister Paulo Bernardo, who was indicted
earlier this year, and raided Workers Party offices in the
latest stage of...
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they arrested former Minister Paulo Bernardo, who was indicted
earlier this year, and raided Workers Party offices in the
latest stage of...
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Austrian chancellor says need fair competition for steel exports
BERLIN, June 23 (Reuters) - Austrian Chancellor Christian
Kern said he had agreed in talks with Germany's Angela Merkel on
Thursday that a level playing field was needed for steel exports
and that...
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Kern said he had agreed in talks with Germany's Angela Merkel on
Thursday that a level playing field was needed for steel exports
and that...
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BRIEF-Daqo New Energy gets RMB500 million credit line approval
* Daqo New Energy obtains approval of RMB500 million credit
line from Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank
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line from Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank
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Electoral surge of far left likely to shake up Spanish politics
CORDOBA, Spain, June 23 (Reuters) - The parched olive groves
and tranquil towns of Spain's southern Cordoba province are an
unlikely backdrop for a political upset that could reverberate
across...
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and tranquil towns of Spain's southern Cordoba province are an
unlikely backdrop for a political upset that could reverberate
across...
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BRIEF-Gladstone Commercial files for offering of redeemable preferred stock up to $50 mln - sec filing
* Gladstone Commercial Corp files for offering of 7.00 pct
series d cumulative redeemable preferred stock up to $50.0 mln -
sec filing
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series d cumulative redeemable preferred stock up to $50.0 mln -
sec filing
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RUSSIA'S ULYUKAYEV SAYS DOES NOT RULE OUT THAT VEB COULD SELL GAZPROM'S ADRS BACK TO GAZPROM
RUSSIA'S ULYUKAYEV SAYS DOES NOT RULE OUT THAT VEB COULD SELL
GAZPROM'S ADRS BACK TO GAZPROM
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GAZPROM'S ADRS BACK TO GAZPROM
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UPDATE 1-China says looking at ways to lower corporate debt, but no systemic risk
BEIJING, June 23 (Reuters) - China's debt defaults will not
pose a systemic risk as long as economic growth remains within a
reasonable range, a state planning official said on Thursday.
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pose a systemic risk as long as economic growth remains within a
reasonable range, a state planning official said on Thursday.
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging stocks struggle higher; EU vote weighs on C.Europe
By Karin Strohecker
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Emerging assets were broadly
firmer on Thursday, though eastern European markets seesawed as
voting got under way in Britain's hotly contested EU...
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LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - Emerging assets were broadly
firmer on Thursday, though eastern European markets seesawed as
voting got under way in Britain's hotly contested EU...
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Russian C.bank cuts inflation forecast for end-2016 to 5-6 pct
MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuters) - Russia's Central Bank said on
Thursday it had decreased its inflation forecast for the end of
2016 to between 5 and 6 percent.
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Thursday it had decreased its inflation forecast for the end of
2016 to between 5 and 6 percent.
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JGBs mixed ahead of Brexit vote, underpinned by 20-year sale
TOKYO, June 23 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds were
mixed on Thursday, with prices of longer maturities lifted by
solid results of a 20-year auction.
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mixed on Thursday, with prices of longer maturities lifted by
solid results of a 20-year auction.
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - June 23
DUBAI, June 23 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may
affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not
verified the press reports and does not vouch for their
accuracy.
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affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not
verified the press reports and does not vouch for their
accuracy.
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Japan's FSA monitoring bank FX liquidity ahead of Brexit vote - sources
TOKYO, June 23 (Reuters) - Japan's financial regulator is
monitoring foreign currency liquidity among the country's banks
and brokerages ahead of Britain's closely-run referendum on
European Union...
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monitoring foreign currency liquidity among the country's banks
and brokerages ahead of Britain's closely-run referendum on
European Union...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - June 23
June 23 - 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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pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Brazil's Oi says U.S. tribunal approves bankruptcy protection request
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 22 (Reuters) - Brazilian telecoms
provider Oi SA said on Wednesday a U.S. tribunal
approved its request for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection.
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provider Oi SA said on Wednesday a U.S. tribunal
approved its request for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection.
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BRIEF-Apple consummates issuance, sale of $1.4 bln aggregate principal amount of 4.15% notes due 2046
* On June 22, consummated issuance and sale of $1.4 billion
aggregate principal amount of its 4.15% notes due 2046 - SEC
filing
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aggregate principal amount of its 4.15% notes due 2046 - SEC
filing
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Pemex, First Reserve close to deal worth at least $500 mln
NEW YORK/MEXICO CITY, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. private
equity firm First Reserve and Mexico's Pemex are nearing a sale
and leaseback agreement worth at least $500 million, sources
familiar with the...
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equity firm First Reserve and Mexico's Pemex are nearing a sale
and leaseback agreement worth at least $500 million, sources
familiar with the...
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BRIEF-Rocket Fuel enters into amendment to amended, restated revolving credit and term loan agreement
* On June 21, entered into amendment to amended and restated
revolving credit and term loan agreement - SEC filing
Source text (http://1.usa.gov/28QrANQ)
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revolving credit and term loan agreement - SEC filing
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BRIEF-On Deck Capital amended, restated one existing asset-backed revolving debt facilities
* On June 17 OnDeck account receivables trust 2013-1 LLC
amended, restated one of its existing asset-backed revolving
debt facilities
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amended, restated one of its existing asset-backed revolving
debt facilities
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* Arcor to start roadshow to market bond
* Marfrig announces tender results
* Political rumors help PDVSA rally
By Mike Gambale and Paul Kilby
NEW YORK, June 22 (IFR) - No deals...
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* Marfrig announces tender results
* Political rumors help PDVSA rally
By Mike Gambale and Paul Kilby
NEW YORK, June 22 (IFR) - No deals...
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UPDATE 1-Funds, foreigners buy fewer U.S. 10-year notes in June
(Recasts lead, adds background)
NEW YORK, June 22 (Reuters) - Large investment managers and
overseas investors bought fewer U.S. 10-year Treasury notes in
June than a month ago, but their...
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NEW YORK, June 22 (Reuters) - Large investment managers and
overseas investors bought fewer U.S. 10-year Treasury notes in
June than a month ago, but their...
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Brazil audit court judge sees cartel at Petrobras refinery
BRASILIA, June 22 (Reuters) - There is evidence of 16
Brazilian companies, including builders OAS and Odebrecht,
forming a cartel to divide up contracts for the Abreu e Lima
refinery in northeast...
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Brazilian companies, including builders OAS and Odebrecht,
forming a cartel to divide up contracts for the Abreu e Lima
refinery in northeast...
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BRIEF-Global Partners files for mixed shelf of up to $300 mln
* Global Partners Lp files for mixed shelf of up to
$300 million - SEC filing
Source text: http://1.usa.gov/28PKbJa
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$300 million - SEC filing
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MOVES-Deutsche Bank hires Nessel to head US high-yield trading
NEW YORK, June 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank has hired James
Nessel to run US high-yield trading, according to sources.
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Nessel to run US high-yield trading, according to sources.
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Brazil probe likely to hamper Eletrobras asset sales
SAO PAULO, June 22 (Reuters) - Several graft and bribes
probes into Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA could delay asset
sale plans at Brazil's state-controlled power holding company,
analysts and...
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probes into Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA could delay asset
sale plans at Brazil's state-controlled power holding company,
analysts and...
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UPDATE 2-Ex-Deutsche Bank trader pleaded guilty in U.S. to Libor scheme -records
NEW YORK, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors have secured
a guilty plea from a second former Deutsche Bank AG
trader for conspiring to manipulate Libor, the benchmark
interest rate at the center...
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a guilty plea from a second former Deutsche Bank AG
trader for conspiring to manipulate Libor, the benchmark
interest rate at the center...
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Indirect bidders buy record share of U.S. 30-year TIPS
NEW YORK, June 22 (Reuters) - Indirect bidders that include
fund managers and foreign central banks on Wednesday purchased
their biggest ever share at an auction of U.S. 30-year Treasury
Inflation...
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fund managers and foreign central banks on Wednesday purchased
their biggest ever share at an auction of U.S. 30-year Treasury
Inflation...
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. existing home sales rise to more than 9-year high
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - U.S. home resales rose in
May to a more than nine-year high as improving supply increased
choices for buyers, suggesting the economy remains on solid
footing despite a...
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May to a more than nine-year high as improving supply increased
choices for buyers, suggesting the economy remains on solid
footing despite a...
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Banco do Brasil sees possible 3rd qtr rebound in consumer credit
SAO PAULO, June 22 (Reuters) - State-controlled Banco do
Brasil SA, the nation's largest bank by assets,
expects demand for consumer credit to slightly recover in the
third quarter, Raul Moreira,...
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Brasil SA, the nation's largest bank by assets,
expects demand for consumer credit to slightly recover in the
third quarter, Raul Moreira,...
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EU must develop further regardless of British vote - Polish PM
BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - The European Union must develop
further whatever the outcome of Thursday's referendum in Britain
on whether to remain in the 28-bloc, Polish Prime Minister Beata
Szydlo...
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further whatever the outcome of Thursday's referendum in Britain
on whether to remain in the 28-bloc, Polish Prime Minister Beata
Szydlo...
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Main fund for U.S. Medicare program to exhaust reserves in 2028 -trustees
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. federal program
that pays elderly Americans' hospital bills will exhaust
reserves in 2028, two years sooner than last year's estimate,
trustees of the program...
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that pays elderly Americans' hospital bills will exhaust
reserves in 2028, two years sooner than last year's estimate,
trustees of the program...
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UPDATE 1-IMF sees U.S. economy in "good shape", too many in poverty
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary
Fund said on Wednesday the U.S. economy was "overall in good
shape", with growth set to accelerate from recent setbacks
despite an...
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Fund said on Wednesday the U.S. economy was "overall in good
shape", with growth set to accelerate from recent setbacks
despite an...
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Brazil may renegotiate BNDES debt with states, Temer says
BRASILIA, June 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's government may start
talks with states to renegotiate their debts with Brazilian
development bank BNDES, interim President Michel Temer said on
Wednesday in a...
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talks with states to renegotiate their debts with Brazilian
development bank BNDES, interim President Michel Temer said on
Wednesday in a...
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No changes to Britain's February EU deal -Juncker
BRUSSELS, June 22 (Reuters) - European Commission President
Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday that there would be no
changes to a package of measures that EU governments agreed with
Britain in...
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Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday that there would be no
changes to a package of measures that EU governments agreed with
Britain in...
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BRIEF-Fed's Jerome Powell on Brexit decision - "We're ready for whatever happens"- CNBC
* Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell on Brexit decision
"We're ready for whatever happens"- CNBC
(Bengaluru Newsroom)
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"We're ready for whatever happens"- CNBC
(Bengaluru Newsroom)
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Britons' demand for foreign currency surges before EU vote - Post Office
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Post Office on
Wednesday a reported a surge in demand for euros and U.S.
dollars in its local branches and online this week, ahead of
Thursday's referendum on...
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Wednesday a reported a surge in demand for euros and U.S.
dollars in its local branches and online this week, ahead of
Thursday's referendum on...
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BRIEF-Caesars Ent says first amended restructuring support and forbearance agreement becomes effective
* On june 21, first amended restructuring support and
forbearance agreement became effective as it was signed by
requisite consenting bank creditors
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forbearance agreement became effective as it was signed by
requisite consenting bank creditors
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BRIEF-Adcare Health says New Beginnings Care becomes debtor in possession
* New beginnings care, llc became a debtor in possession in
a series of bankruptcy cases jointly administered under new
beginnings care, llc, et al., bankr. e.d. Tn chattanooga
division
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a series of bankruptcy cases jointly administered under new
beginnings care, llc, et al., bankr. e.d. Tn chattanooga
division
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Funds hoard cash as safety blanket ahead of Brexit vote
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - British mutual funds are showing
their nervousness ahead of Thursday's vote on European Union
membership by holding more cash than at any time in the past
five years,...
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their nervousness ahead of Thursday's vote on European Union
membership by holding more cash than at any time in the past
five years,...
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Greek primary surplus target should be cut to 1.5-2 pct after 2018
ATHENS, June 22 (Reuters) - Greece's primary surplus budget
target beyond 2018 should be lowered to 1.5-2 percent of gross
domestic product, the country's Deputy Finance Minister George
Chouliarakis...
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target beyond 2018 should be lowered to 1.5-2 percent of gross
domestic product, the country's Deputy Finance Minister George
Chouliarakis...
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Most German industrial firms say Brexit won't hurt their business - Ifo
BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Nearly two-thirds of German
industrial companies say a British exit from the European Union
won't hurt their business, a poll by the Ifo economic institute
showed on...
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industrial companies say a British exit from the European Union
won't hurt their business, a poll by the Ifo economic institute
showed on...
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Spain's acting PM sees 2016 growth of over 3 pct regardless of Brexit
MADRID, June 22 (Reuters) - Spain's economy could expand by
more than 3 percent this year, above the government's official
forecast and regardless of the result of Britain's vote on
leaving the...
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more than 3 percent this year, above the government's official
forecast and regardless of the result of Britain's vote on
leaving the...
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RPT-UBS warns Brexit volatility may affect trading after EU vote
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Swiss investment bank UBS warned
its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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JGBs mostly edge up, underpinned by BOJ purchases
TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds mostly
edged up on Wednesday, underpinned by Bank of Japan buying as
well as wariness on the eve of Britain's vote on whether to
remain in the...
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edged up on Wednesday, underpinned by Bank of Japan buying as
well as wariness on the eve of Britain's vote on whether to
remain in the...
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Brexit could force banks to relocate jobs away from London - EU's Hill
BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Banks could be forced to
relocate jobs from London to Frankfurt and Paris if Britain
should decide to leave the European Union in its referendum on
Thursday, the EU's...
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relocate jobs from London to Frankfurt and Paris if Britain
should decide to leave the European Union in its referendum on
Thursday, the EU's...
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - June 22
DUBAI, June 22 (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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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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks inch up, nerves fray ahead of Brexit vote
TOKYO/SINGAPORE, June 22 (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged up
on Wednesday as nervous investors counted down to Britain's
make-or-break European Union referendum, while Federal Reserve
Chair Janet...
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on Wednesday as nervous investors counted down to Britain's
make-or-break European Union referendum, while Federal Reserve
Chair Janet...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil says banks solid after Oi bankruptcy petition
SAO PAULO, June 21 (Reuters) - The bankruptcy petition of
mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in
Brazil, poses no threat to the country's state banks or the
wider financial system. the...
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mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in
Brazil, poses no threat to the country's state banks or the
wider financial system. the...
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BRIEF-Universal American announces pricing of $100 mln private offering of convertible senior notes and stock repurchase
* Announces pricing of $100 million private offering of
convertible senior notes and stock repurchase
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convertible senior notes and stock repurchase
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - June 22
June 22 (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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UPDATE 1-Top U.S. regulators discuss possibility of Britain leaving EU - Treasury
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - The heads of the U.S.
financial regulatory agencies, including Treasury Secretary Jack
Lew, conferred on Tuesday about the upcoming "Brexit" vote in a
regularly...
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financial regulatory agencies, including Treasury Secretary Jack
Lew, conferred on Tuesday about the upcoming "Brexit" vote in a
regularly...
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British landmarks lit up for 'Remain' campaign
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Landmarks across Britain were
lit up on Tuesday night with Union Jack colours and projections
of the "Vote Remain" message as campaigning for Thursday's
referendum on the...
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lit up on Tuesday night with Union Jack colours and projections
of the "Vote Remain" message as campaigning for Thursday's
referendum on the...
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UBS warns Brexit volatility may affect trading after EU vote
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Swiss investment bank UBS warned
its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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its clients on Tuesday it may fail to execute some orders on its
electronic trading platform should this week's Brexit referendum
affect...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ steady as oil falls then rallies, Fed cautious
(Adds comment, details on Fed, oil; updates prices to close)
* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2811, or 78.06 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
...
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* Canadian dollar settles at C$1.2811, or 78.06 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the maturity curve
By Alastair Sharp
...
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BRIEF-Pure Energy announces $5 million private placement
* Pure Energy Minerals Ltd says intends to use net proceeds
of offering for exploration and engineering work on Clayton
Valley south project
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of offering for exploration and engineering work on Clayton
Valley south project
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Brazilian banks solid after Oi bankruptcy petition -central bank
SAO PAULO, June 21 (Reuters) - The bankruptcy petition of
mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in Brazil, poses no
threat to the country's financial system, central bank director
Aldo Mendes...
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mobile phone carrier Oi SA, the biggest ever in Brazil, poses no
threat to the country's financial system, central bank director
Aldo Mendes...
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BRIEF-Telephone and Data Systems enters $400 mln credit agreement - SEC filing
* On June 15, entered into a $400 million credit agreement -
SEC filing
Source text - http://1.usa.gov/28N7J1t
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UPDATE 1-West Africa gas pipeline cuts supply to Ghana over unpaid bills
ACCRA, June 21 (Reuters) - The West African Gas Pipeline
Company (Wapco) said on Tuesday it had suspended the flow of gas
from Nigeria to Ghana over unpaid bills by the Ghana government.
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Company (Wapco) said on Tuesday it had suspended the flow of gas
from Nigeria to Ghana over unpaid bills by the Ghana government.
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Detroit City Council approves bond refunding, pension funding
June 21 (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council on Tuesday
unanimously approved the issuance of up to $660 million of
refunding bonds to save an estimated $37 million and help pave
the city's return to...
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unanimously approved the issuance of up to $660 million of
refunding bonds to save an estimated $37 million and help pave
the city's return to...
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BRIEF-Elbit Imaging says Plaza Centers signs EUR 42.5 mln development facility agreed for Belgrade Plaza
* Elbit imaging announces its subsidiary, Plaza Centers, has
announced 42.5 million development facility agreed for Belgrade
Plaza (visnjicka)
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announced 42.5 million development facility agreed for Belgrade
Plaza (visnjicka)
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UPDATE 1-U.S. 5-year note sale gets weakest bid in 7 years
NEW YORK, June 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's
five-year note auction on Tuesday fetched its weakest overall
bid from traders and investors in nearly seven years amid
worries about Thursday's...
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five-year note auction on Tuesday fetched its weakest overall
bid from traders and investors in nearly seven years amid
worries about Thursday's...
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RPT-Dell software deal flexes Elliott's newly developed buyout muscle
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, June 20 (Reuters) - Elliott
Management Corp's deal to acquire Dell Inc's software assets
shows how the U.S. hedge fund and prominent activist investor is
stepping up its...
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Management Corp's deal to acquire Dell Inc's software assets
shows how the U.S. hedge fund and prominent activist investor is
stepping up its...
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WRAPUP 1-Fed cautious on rates due to Brexit, hiring slowdown -Yellen
WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - Global risks and a U.S.
hiring slowdown warrant a cautious approach to raising interest
rates as the Federal Reserve looks for confirmation that the
country's economic...
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hiring slowdown warrant a cautious approach to raising interest
rates as the Federal Reserve looks for confirmation that the
country's economic...
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UPDATE 1-Egypt budget deficit widens to 9.8 percent of GDP in first 10 months of 2015-16
CAIRO, June 21 (Reuters) - Rising public sector wages and
welfare costs caused Egypt's budget deficit to widen to 9.8
percent of gross domestic product in the first 10 months of the
financial year,...
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welfare costs caused Egypt's budget deficit to widen to 9.8
percent of gross domestic product in the first 10 months of the
financial year,...
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BRIEF-Broadridge Financial Solutions files for debt shelf with U.S. SEC
* Says files for debt shelf with U.S. SEC; size not
disclosed - SEC filing
Source - http://1.usa.gov/28LCllv
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disclosed - SEC filing
Source - http://1.usa.gov/28LCllv
Further company coverage:
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ retreats from 1-week high as oil falls
* Canadian dollar at C$1.2820, or 78.00 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, June 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
slightly against its U.S....
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* Bond prices mixed across the maturity curve
TORONTO, June 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened
slightly against its U.S....
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Germany's Schaeuble says EU must change however Britain votes
BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - The European Union must change
whether Britain votes to stay in or to leave the bloc in its
referendum on Thursday, German Finance Minister Wolfgang
Schaeuble said on...
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whether Britain votes to stay in or to leave the bloc in its
referendum on Thursday, German Finance Minister Wolfgang
Schaeuble said on...
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UPDATE 1-Kazakh leader reshuffles top officials after protests, violence
ASTANA, June 21 (Reuters) - Kazakh leader Nursultan
Nazarbayev promoted political veteran Adilbek Zhaksybekov to the
powerful position of presidential chief of staff and reshuffled
a number of other...
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Nazarbayev promoted political veteran Adilbek Zhaksybekov to the
powerful position of presidential chief of staff and reshuffled
a number of other...
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EU needs to consolidate before deeper integration - Dijsselbloem
BERLIN, June 21 (Reuters) - The European Union should
prioritise getting its house in order over deeper integration,
Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the chairman of euro zone finance ministers
said on Tuesday.
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prioritise getting its house in order over deeper integration,
Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the chairman of euro zone finance ministers
said on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-Hungarian central bank leaves base rate on hold at 0.9 pct
BUDAPEST, June 21 (Reuters) - The National Bank of Hungary
left its main interest rate unchanged at a record low 0.9
percent on Tuesday, as expected, after saying it had completed
its rate cut cycle...
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left its main interest rate unchanged at a record low 0.9
percent on Tuesday, as expected, after saying it had completed
its rate cut cycle...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Emerging assets broadly firmer; naira extends fall
By Sujata Rao
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks extended gains
to ten-day highs on Tuesday, taking their cue from firmer world
equities and a weaker dollar while Nigeria's naira fell...
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LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks extended gains
to ten-day highs on Tuesday, taking their cue from firmer world
equities and a weaker dollar while Nigeria's naira fell...
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Euro zone reform efforts have "fallen by the wayside" with ECB easing - S&P
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Euro zone governments' have
eased up on efforts to overhaul their struggling economies
because ultra-easy central bank policy has pushed their
borrowing costs to record...
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eased up on efforts to overhaul their struggling economies
because ultra-easy central bank policy has pushed their
borrowing costs to record...
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Tradeweb to extend Friday operating hours due to UK referendum
LONDON, June 21 (Reuters) - Fixed income and derivatives
platform Tradeweb said it will extend its operating hours on
Friday across all European asset classes from 4 am (0300 GMT)
London time due to...
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platform Tradeweb said it will extend its operating hours on
Friday across all European asset classes from 4 am (0300 GMT)
London time due to...
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UPDATE 1-Top German court clears ECB's OMT scheme with minor limits
KARLSRUHE/FRANKFURT, June 21 (Reuters) - Germany's
Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the
European Central Bank's emergency bond-buying scheme, placing
only minor limits on the...
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Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the
European Central Bank's emergency bond-buying scheme, placing
only minor limits on the...
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Top German court clears ECB's OMT bond buying scheme
FRANKFURT, June 21 (Reuters) - Germany's Constitutional
Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the European Central
Bank's emergency bond-buying scheme, clearing a never-used
crisis fighting tool.
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Court rejected on Tuesday a challenge of the European Central
Bank's emergency bond-buying scheme, clearing a never-used
crisis fighting tool.
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CEE MARKETS-Zloty firms, forint idle before Hungary rate decision
BUDAPEST, June 21 (Reuters) - The Polish zloty
added to this week's gains in early trade on Tuesday as market
nerves over a possible Brexit eased, while Hungary's forint
was idle ahead of a monthly...
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added to this week's gains in early trade on Tuesday as market
nerves over a possible Brexit eased, while Hungary's forint
was idle ahead of a monthly...
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Greek current account gap shrinks in April on lower trade deficit
ATHENS, June 21 (Reuters) - Greece's current account deficit
shrank in April from the same month a year earlier, helped by a
lower trade gap and an income account surplus, the Bank of
Greece said on...
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shrank in April from the same month a year earlier, helped by a
lower trade gap and an income account surplus, the Bank of
Greece said on...
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Monday, June 20, 2016
Inflation-adjusted U.S. state budgets return to pre-crisis peak - study
NEW YORK, June 21 (Reuters) - State budgets finally returned
to their pre-recession peaks in fiscal 2016 after eight years,
once adjusted for inflation, according to a survey published on
Tuesday.
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to their pre-recession peaks in fiscal 2016 after eight years,
once adjusted for inflation, according to a survey published on
Tuesday.
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UPDATE 2-BOJ April minutes show risks to economy, price growth persist
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Some Bank of Japan policymakers
believe overseas economies continue to pose downside risks to
Japan's economy and prices, minutes of its April policy meeting
showed on...
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believe overseas economies continue to pose downside risks to
Japan's economy and prices, minutes of its April policy meeting
showed on...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares pause, sterling stands tall as Brexit vote looms
TOKYO, June 21 (Reuters) - Asian shares got off to a
tentative start on Tuesday, as investors paused after a rally
triggered by growing expectations that British voters will opt
to remain in the...
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tentative start on Tuesday, as investors paused after a rally
triggered by growing expectations that British voters will opt
to remain in the...
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Dell software deal flexes Elliott's newly developed buyout muscle
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO, June 20 (Reuters) - Elliott
Management Corp's deal to acquire Dell Inc's software assets
shows how the U.S. hedge fund and prominent activist investor is
stepping up its...
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Management Corp's deal to acquire Dell Inc's software assets
shows how the U.S. hedge fund and prominent activist investor is
stepping up its...
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UPDATE 1-Canada's provinces reach preliminary deal on pension plan reform
VANCOUVER, June 20 (Reuters) - Canada's provinces agreed in
principle on Monday to support a compromise plan to expand the
country's national pension plan that would see premiums raised
moderately...
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principle on Monday to support a compromise plan to expand the
country's national pension plan that would see premiums raised
moderately...
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Sports Direct, Modell's discuss joint bid for Sports Authority -WSJ
June 20 (Reuters) - British retailer Sports Direct
and New York City-based Modell's Sporting Goods are in talks for
a potential deal to buy as many as 200 stores of bankrupt
retailer Sports...
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and New York City-based Modell's Sporting Goods are in talks for
a potential deal to buy as many as 200 stores of bankrupt
retailer Sports...
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Alpha Natural reorganization plan not viable -U.S. government
CHICAGO, June 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice
has opposed a plan by coal producer Alpha Natural Resources
to sell valuable assets to its creditors, which it
said puts significant mine...
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has opposed a plan by coal producer Alpha Natural Resources
to sell valuable assets to its creditors, which it
said puts significant mine...
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BRIEF-Key Energy, lenders to extend forbearance period from June 20 to July 18
* On June 17, 2016, co, lenders agreed to amend forbearance
agreements to extend forbearance period from June 20, 2016 to
July 18, 2016
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agreements to extend forbearance period from June 20, 2016 to
July 18, 2016
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BRIEF-EPR announces closing of Adelaar Infrastructure Bonds
* Sullivan County Infrastructure Local Development
Corporation has issued $110.0 million of series 2016 revenue
bonds
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Corporation has issued $110.0 million of series 2016 revenue
bonds
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Brazil's Oi, units file for bankruptcy protection
SAO PAULO, June 20 (Reuters) - Oi SA and six subsidiaries
filed for bankruptcy protection in a Rio de Janeiro court on
Monday, after Brazil's most indebted phone carrier failed to
reach an agreement...
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filed for bankruptcy protection in a Rio de Janeiro court on
Monday, after Brazil's most indebted phone carrier failed to
reach an agreement...
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's Samarco, owners hire banks for debt talks -source
SAO PAULO, June 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian mining company
Samarco Mineração SA and owners Vale SA and BHP
Billiton Plc have hired banks to sound out creditors on
a potential renegotiation of $3.8...
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Samarco Mineração SA and owners Vale SA and BHP
Billiton Plc have hired banks to sound out creditors on
a potential renegotiation of $3.8...
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UPDATE 4-Corruption probe nets NYC police officers, businessman
NEW YORK, June 20 (Reuters) - A wide-ranging corruption
probe in New York City led to charges on Monday against three
police officials and a businessman who prosecutors say schemed
to secure favors...
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probe in New York City led to charges on Monday against three
police officials and a businessman who prosecutors say schemed
to secure favors...
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BRIEF-Canasil $2.4 mln non-brokered private placement increased to $2.6 mln
* Canasil $2,400,000 Non-Brokered private placement
over-subscribed and increased to $2,560,000
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over-subscribed and increased to $2,560,000
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Brazil's GPA denies top holder Casino plans to delist company
SAO PAULO, June 20 (Reuters) - GPA SA, Brazil's largest
diversified retailer, said on Monday that controlling
shareholder Casino Guichard Perrachon & Cie has plans to delist
the company in Brazil or...
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diversified retailer, said on Monday that controlling
shareholder Casino Guichard Perrachon & Cie has plans to delist
the company in Brazil or...
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UPDATE 1-Indian central bank chief hits back at detractors
MUMBAI, June 20 (Reuters) - India's central bank governor
Raghuram Rajan on Monday hit back at critics and defended his
record in fighting inflation and driving policy reform, in his
first public...
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Raghuram Rajan on Monday hit back at critics and defended his
record in fighting inflation and driving policy reform, in his
first public...
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UPDATE 1-Chinese billionaire Tianqiao Chen raises stake in Lending Club
June 20 (Reuters) - Chinese billionaire Tianqiao Chen has
raised his stake in online lending platform Lending Club Corp
following the recent ouster of founder and Chief
Executive Renaud Laplanche.
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raised his stake in online lending platform Lending Club Corp
following the recent ouster of founder and Chief
Executive Renaud Laplanche.
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BRIEF-Towerstream says announces $2.3 mln registered direct offering financing
June 20 (Reuters) - Towerstream Corporation Announces
$2,280,000 Registered Direct Offering Financing To Support
Continued Growth In Company's On
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$2,280,000 Registered Direct Offering Financing To Support
Continued Growth In Company's On
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BRIEF-Cypress announces proposed $250 mln convertible notes offering
* Cypress semiconductor corp says intention to offer $250.0
million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes
due in 2022
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million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes
due in 2022
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RPT-With oil price near $50, resilient U.S. shale producers eye new chapter
HOUSTON, June 20 (Reuters) - Two years into the worst oil
price rout in a generation, large and mid-sized U.S. independent
producers are surviving and eyeing growth again as oil nears $50
a barrel,...
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price rout in a generation, large and mid-sized U.S. independent
producers are surviving and eyeing growth again as oil nears $50
a barrel,...
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German exports to grow less than expected in 2016-head of BGA trade body
BERLIN, June 20 (Reuters) - German exports will grow less
than expected this year due to external risks, including a
British exit from the European Union and uncertainties ahead of
elections in the...
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than expected this year due to external risks, including a
British exit from the European Union and uncertainties ahead of
elections in the...
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Serbia to grow 2.5 pct in 2016, deficit improving - Fiscal Council
BELGRADE, June 20 (Reuters) - The Serbian economy is
forecast to grow 2.5 percent in 2016, or perhaps even more, and
the fiscal deficit is seen at 2.5 percent of national output
compared to a planned...
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forecast to grow 2.5 percent in 2016, or perhaps even more, and
the fiscal deficit is seen at 2.5 percent of national output
compared to a planned...
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Brexit would be a "poison" for economies in Europe - German trade body
BERLIN, June 20 (Reuters) - A British exit from the European
Union would be poison for the economies in Europe and there
would only be losers if Britain decided to leave the 28-bloc
this week, the...
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Union would be poison for the economies in Europe and there
would only be losers if Britain decided to leave the 28-bloc
this week, the...
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Azerbaijan swings to current account deficit in Q1 - c.bank
BAKU, June 20 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's current account
deficit totalled $432.1 million in the first quarter of this
year compared with a surplus of $56.7 million in January-March
2015, Azeri central...
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deficit totalled $432.1 million in the first quarter of this
year compared with a surplus of $56.7 million in January-March
2015, Azeri central...
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Brexit could lead to political instability in EU: ECB's Makuch
VYSOKE TATRY, Slovakia, June 20 (Reuters) - Britain's
departure from the European Union could lead to political
instability within the bloc and slow down further integration,
European Central Bank...
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departure from the European Union could lead to political
instability within the bloc and slow down further integration,
European Central Bank...
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JGBs slip as investors' risk appetite returns
TOKYO, June 20 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds slipped
on Monday, as risk appetites were strengthened by opinion polls
showing British voters have swung and now favour remaining in
the European...
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on Monday, as risk appetites were strengthened by opinion polls
showing British voters have swung and now favour remaining in
the European...
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Sunday, June 19, 2016
RPT-Tracing the global market thread that could be unraveled by Brexit
LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - If Britons vote to take their
country out of the European Union on June 23, no corner of the
global financial market complex will emerge unscathed.
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country out of the European Union on June 23, no corner of the
global financial market complex will emerge unscathed.
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EU STATES MUST DO ALL TO PREVENT REVERSAL OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION IN CASE OF BREXIT - STEINMEIER
EU STATES MUST DO ALL TO PREVENT REVERSAL OF EUROPEAN
INTEGRATION IN CASE OF BREXIT - STEINMEIER
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INTEGRATION IN CASE OF BREXIT - STEINMEIER
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China's Xi sees Serbia as milestone on new "Silk Road"
SMEDEREVO, Serbia, June 19 (Reuters) - Serbia could play a
significant role in Beijing's ambitious plan for a new "Silk
Road" to boost trade with Europe, Asia and Africa, Chinese
President Xi Jinping...
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significant role in Beijing's ambitious plan for a new "Silk
Road" to boost trade with Europe, Asia and Africa, Chinese
President Xi Jinping...
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British pound rises more than 1 pct against dollar in early Asian trade
TOKYO, June 20 (Reuters) - The British pound gained more
than 1 percent against the dollar in early Monday Asian trade,
as momentum swung in favour for Britain to remain in the
European Union just...
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than 1 percent against the dollar in early Monday Asian trade,
as momentum swung in favour for Britain to remain in the
European Union just...
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UPDATE 1-Brexit could have domino effect in Eastern Europe - Luxembourg's Asselborn
BERLIN, June 19 (Reuters) - A British exit from the European
Union could trigger similar moves by other member states in
Eastern Europe, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said
in a German...
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Union could trigger similar moves by other member states in
Eastern Europe, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said
in a German...
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TABLE-UAE May money supply growth slows, bank lending picks up
June 19 (Reuters) - Annual bank lending growth in the United
Arab Emirates accelerated in May but money supply (M3) growth
slowed, central bank data showed on Sunday.
UAE MONEY SUPPLY ...
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Arab Emirates accelerated in May but money supply (M3) growth
slowed, central bank data showed on Sunday.
UAE MONEY SUPPLY ...
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Brexit could have domino effect in Eastern Europe - Luxembourg's Asselborn
BERLIN, June 19 (Reuters) - A British exit from the European
Union could trigger similar moves by other member states in
Eastern Europe, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said
in a German...
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Union could trigger similar moves by other member states in
Eastern Europe, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said
in a German...
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Saturday, June 18, 2016
UK's Sunday Times urges readers to vote for "Leave"
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Britain's Sunday Times newspaper
called on its readers to vote to leave the European Union in
Thursday's referendum as a way to press for deeper reform of the
bloc, which...
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called on its readers to vote to leave the European Union in
Thursday's referendum as a way to press for deeper reform of the
bloc, which...
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Britain's Mail on Sunday backs "Remain" in EU referendum
LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Britain's right-leaning Mail on
Sunday newspaper has endorsed the campaign to remain in the
European Union, its deputy news editor said on Saturday.
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Sunday newspaper has endorsed the campaign to remain in the
European Union, its deputy news editor said on Saturday.
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