* Budget sops seen easing pain, but may slow fiscal
consolidation
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017
WRAPUP 4-Challenges to Trump's immigration orders spread to more U.S. states
BOSTON/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Legal challenges to
President Donald Trump's first moves on immigration spread on
Tuesday, with three states suing over his executive order
banning travel...
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President Donald Trump's first moves on immigration spread on
Tuesday, with three states suing over his executive order
banning travel...
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New York City police to wear body cameras under labor settlement
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - New York City and its largest
police union settled on a tentative five-year labor contract on
Tuesday that includes salary increases while also agreeing that
all patrol...
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police union settled on a tentative five-year labor contract on
Tuesday that includes salary increases while also agreeing that
all patrol...
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UPDATE 2-Take economic models seriously, but not too seriously -Bank of Canada's Poloz
EDMONTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The global financial crisis has
left the Canadian economy with persistent excess capacity, Bank
of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said on Tuesday, adding that
geopolitical...
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left the Canadian economy with persistent excess capacity, Bank
of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said on Tuesday, adding that
geopolitical...
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BRIEF-Verizon says pricing terms of its private exchange offers for 18 series of notes and related tender offers open to certain investors
* Verizon announces pricing terms of its private exchange
offers for 18 series of notes and related tender offers open to
certain investors
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offers for 18 series of notes and related tender offers open to
certain investors
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Brazil fund Verde says Trump win accelerates possible China clash
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
policies could accelerate the arrival of a possible trade war
with China bringing serious impacts to financial markets, the
head of...
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policies could accelerate the arrival of a possible trade war
with China bringing serious impacts to financial markets, the
head of...
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* Fitch says default at Venezuela's PDVSA probable
* Argentina-focused energy operator to start roadshows
* Mexico's economy grew 2.3% in 2016, FinMin economist says
* Emerging markets in...
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* Argentina-focused energy operator to start roadshows
* Mexico's economy grew 2.3% in 2016, FinMin economist says
* Emerging markets in...
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British firms relocating to Ireland, more to follow - Irish minister
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Some British-based financial
services firms have already decided to relocate at least part of
their operations to Ireland, and others are expected to follow
suit in the...
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services firms have already decided to relocate at least part of
their operations to Ireland, and others are expected to follow
suit in the...
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TREASURIES-Bonds gain as Trump talks down the dollar
(Updates prices)
* Trump's comments on dollar spark safety buying
* Fed begins two-day meeting
* Heavy data week anticipated
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S....
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* Trump's comments on dollar spark safety buying
* Fed begins two-day meeting
* Heavy data week anticipated
By Karen Brettell
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S....
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UPDATE 1-Kushner divests equity in major NYC property
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (IFR) - Jared Kushner has divested his
equity interest in 666 Fifth Avenue, a 39-story office and
retail building on Manhattan's famed shopping area, according to
a spokesperson at...
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equity interest in 666 Fifth Avenue, a 39-story office and
retail building on Manhattan's famed shopping area, according to
a spokesperson at...
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UPDATE 2-San Francisco sues Trump over sanctuary city order
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - San Francisco filed a
lawsuit on Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump's
executive order directing the U.S. government to withhold money
from cities that have...
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lawsuit on Tuesday challenging President Donald Trump's
executive order directing the U.S. government to withhold money
from cities that have...
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BRIEF-Sherwin-Williams Co on Jan 31 entered into certain amendment No. 4 to credit agreement
* Sherwin-Williams co - on January 31, co entered into
certain amendment no. 4 to credit agreement with Citicorp USA
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certain amendment no. 4 to credit agreement with Citicorp USA
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MOVES-Goldman leveraged finance banker DeFusco to join Credit Suisse
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse AG has hired
Goldman Sachs Group Inc leveraged finance banker Matt
DeFusco as a managing director.
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc leveraged finance banker Matt
DeFusco as a managing director.
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BRIEF-Louis Dreyfus announces Eur 400 mln senior bond transaction
* Announced a successful Eur 400 million, five-year, senior
bond transaction with a 4% coupon
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bond transaction with a 4% coupon
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TREASURIES-Prices gain as Trump roils dollar, raising uncertainty
(Recasts with bond rally, adds Trump comments, quotes, updates
prices)
* Trump's comments on dollar spark safety buying
* Fed begins two-day meeting
* Heavy data week anticipated
By...
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prices)
* Trump's comments on dollar spark safety buying
* Fed begins two-day meeting
* Heavy data week anticipated
By...
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BRIEF-Dryships says completes $200 mln common stock offering
* Dryships announces successful completion of the $200.0
million common stock offering
Source text for Eikon:
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million common stock offering
Source text for Eikon:
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BRIEF-Seagate Technology says offering senior unsecured notes
* Seagate Technology announces offering of senior unsecured
notes
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notes
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In nod to index funds, "Agg" bond benchmark changing rules
NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - One of the most widely tracked
market indexes is raising its admission standards, potentially
offering relief to index-fund managers and pressuring bonds that
failed to...
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market indexes is raising its admission standards, potentially
offering relief to index-fund managers and pressuring bonds that
failed to...
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UPDATE 1-Greece sets March 24 bid deadline for Thessaloniki port sale - sources
ATHENS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Greece has given investors until
March 24 to submit binding bids for a majority stake in its
second biggest port, Thessaloniki Port, two sources
close to the matter said on...
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March 24 to submit binding bids for a majority stake in its
second biggest port, Thessaloniki Port, two sources
close to the matter said on...
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BRIEF-Brazil's Temer expects inflation at 4.5 pct target in 2017
* Brazilian President Michel Temer says fiscal reform will
remain incomplete until pension reform is approved
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remain incomplete until pension reform is approved
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UPDATE 2-Turkish central bank signals no end to unorthodox lira defence
* GRAPHIC: Tourism in Turkey: http://tmsnrt.rs/2aMNSxo
(Adds quotes, market reaction, tourism data)
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(Adds quotes, market reaction, tourism data)
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UPDATE 1-Kiev and Kremlin trade blame over surge in east Ukraine fighting
KIEV/MOSCOW, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia blamed
each other on Tuesday for a surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine
over recent days that has led to the highest casualty toll in
weeks and cut...
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each other on Tuesday for a surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine
over recent days that has led to the highest casualty toll in
weeks and cut...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Rethink on Trump hits dollar and world stocks
LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar headed for its
worst start to a year since 2008 on Tuesday while world stock
losses, already the biggest in six weeks, grew after widespread
protests...
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worst start to a year since 2008 on Tuesday while world stock
losses, already the biggest in six weeks, grew after widespread
protests...
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U.S. President Trump poses grave risk to world trade -French Finance Minister
PARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
administration poses a grave risk to international trade and
Europe will have to stand up to him to prevent the collapse of
global economic...
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administration poses a grave risk to international trade and
Europe will have to stand up to him to prevent the collapse of
global economic...
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HIGHLIGHTS-India's economy forecast to grow 6.75 to 7.5 pct in 2017/18 - report
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - India's economy should grow
between 6.75 percent and 7.5 percent in the financial year
beginning on April 1, a government report estimated on Tuesday.
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between 6.75 percent and 7.5 percent in the financial year
beginning on April 1, a government report estimated on Tuesday.
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Azerbaijan, Qatar Foreign Ministers hold talks in Baku
BAKU, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held talks with his
Azeri counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov in the Azeri capital of Baku
on Tuesday.
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Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held talks with his
Azeri counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov in the Azeri capital of Baku
on Tuesday.
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UPDATE 1-India's growth to 'return to normal' after cash crunch - finmin
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - India's economy is expected to
grow by between 6.75 and 7.5 percent in the coming fiscal year,
the finance ministry said in its pre-budget Economic Survey on
Tuesday,...
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grow by between 6.75 and 7.5 percent in the coming fiscal year,
the finance ministry said in its pre-budget Economic Survey on
Tuesday,...
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Monday, January 30, 2017
JGBs mostly edge down; investors await BOJ buying plans
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds mostly
slipped on Tuesday, with only some superlong maturities inching
up, as investors braced for the Bank of Japan's announcement of
its monthly...
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slipped on Tuesday, with only some superlong maturities inching
up, as investors braced for the Bank of Japan's announcement of
its monthly...
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Brazil state rules out Cemig sale to join debt relief plan, source says
SAO PAULO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Brazilian state of Minas
Gerais has no plans to sell the controlling stake it has in
power utility Cia Energética de Minas Gerais SA as condition to
join a federal...
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Gerais has no plans to sell the controlling stake it has in
power utility Cia Energética de Minas Gerais SA as condition to
join a federal...
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RPT-BOJ keeps policy steady, maintains upbeat price forecasts
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary
policy steady on Tuesday and roughly maintained its upbeat price
forecasts, signalling a steady economic recovery will help
accelerate...
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policy steady on Tuesday and roughly maintained its upbeat price
forecasts, signalling a steady economic recovery will help
accelerate...
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SoftBank considers investment of over $1 bln in WeWork - WSJ
Jan 30 (Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp is
considering an investment of more than $1 billion in
office-space sharing start-up WeWork, the Wall Street Journal
reported, citing people familiar with the...
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considering an investment of more than $1 billion in
office-space sharing start-up WeWork, the Wall Street Journal
reported, citing people familiar with the...
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BOJ keeps policy steady, maintains upbeat price forecasts
TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary
policy steady on Tuesday and roughly maintained its upbeat price
forecasts, signalling a steady economic recovery will help
accelerate...
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policy steady on Tuesday and roughly maintained its upbeat price
forecasts, signalling a steady economic recovery will help
accelerate...
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BRIEF-Microsoft prices $17 bln debt offering
* Announced pricing of offering of $17.00 billion aggregate
principal amount of senior unsecured notes
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principal amount of senior unsecured notes
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UPDATE 1-Travel ban protest delays Senate panel vote on Trump Treasury pick
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats delayed
the Senate Finance Committee's vote on U.S. Treasury secretary
nominee Steven Mnuchin on Monday so they could protest against
President...
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the Senate Finance Committee's vote on U.S. Treasury secretary
nominee Steven Mnuchin on Monday so they could protest against
President...
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Ackman's Pershing Square raises Mondelez stake
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman's
Pershing Square Capital Management has raised its stake in snack
maker Mondelez to 6.4 percent.
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Pershing Square Capital Management has raised its stake in snack
maker Mondelez to 6.4 percent.
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BRIEF-Viewray files for mixed shelf of up to $75.0 Mln
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $75.0 million - sec filing
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BRIEF-PURE GOLD ANNOUNCES C$12 MILLION BOUGHT DEAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT
* BOUGHT-DEAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF 16 MILLION FLOW-THROUGH
SHARES FROM PURE GOLD AT PRICE OF C$0.75/ FLOW-THROUGH SHARE
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SHARES FROM PURE GOLD AT PRICE OF C$0.75/ FLOW-THROUGH SHARE
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BRIEF-Shoe Carnival enters into stock repurchase plan
* Shoe Carnival Inc - on January 27, 2017, Shoe Carnival,
Inc. entered into a stock repurchase plan
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Inc. entered into a stock repurchase plan
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UPDATE 1-BoC says rising house prices, household debt worrisome
OTTAWA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Rising house prices and consumer
indebtedness, particularly among already indebted Canadians, is
a worry because the economic picture could change without
warning, Bank of...
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indebtedness, particularly among already indebted Canadians, is
a worry because the economic picture could change without
warning, Bank of...
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Sanctuary city funding cuts less of a concern than Medicaid -Fitch
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's
executive order last week to cut federal funding to
self-proclaimed sanctuary cities would likely not result in an
impact to cities' bond...
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executive order last week to cut federal funding to
self-proclaimed sanctuary cities would likely not result in an
impact to cities' bond...
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U.S. Treasury expects to borrow $57 bln in first quarter
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on
Monday it expects to borrow $57 billion during the first
quarter, $1 billion more than it had previously estimated.
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Monday it expects to borrow $57 billion during the first
quarter, $1 billion more than it had previously estimated.
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UPDATE 3-Tempur Sealy scraps contracts with biggest customer Mattress Firm
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mattress maker Tempur Sealy International
Inc said on Monday it terminated its contracts with
Mattress Firm Holdings Corp, its biggest customer, after
disagreements over proposed...
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Inc said on Monday it terminated its contracts with
Mattress Firm Holdings Corp, its biggest customer, after
disagreements over proposed...
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Kuwait projects $25.9 billion budget deficit next fiscal year
KUWAIT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Kuwait's government projects a
budget deficit of 7.9 billion dinars ($25.9 billion) in the new
fiscal year starting on April 1, finance minister Anas al-Saleh
said on...
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budget deficit of 7.9 billion dinars ($25.9 billion) in the new
fiscal year starting on April 1, finance minister Anas al-Saleh
said on...
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UPDATE 1-Persistent price pressure take toll on Slim's Telekom Austria
VIENNA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Telekom Austria, a unit
of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's America Movil,
confirmed a fall in its full-year core profit, largely due to
tough price competition which it...
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of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim's America Movil,
confirmed a fall in its full-year core profit, largely due to
tough price competition which it...
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UPDATE 1-Central banks should revert to conventional tools, new BIS head says
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Central banks should gradually
remove stimulus, shedding unconventional measures after testing
their limits during the crisis years, the incoming head of the
Bank for...
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remove stimulus, shedding unconventional measures after testing
their limits during the crisis years, the incoming head of the
Bank for...
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Brazil's 2016 budget deficit was better than expected - Meirelles
BRASILIA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government
budget deficit in 2016 was better than expected, Finance
Minister Henrique Meirelles said on Monday.
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budget deficit in 2016 was better than expected, Finance
Minister Henrique Meirelles said on Monday.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil meets 2016 central gov't deficit target
BRASILIA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government
registered a primary budget deficit of 154.255 billion reais
($49.40 billion) in 2016, meeting its target but recording a
third consecutive...
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registered a primary budget deficit of 154.255 billion reais
($49.40 billion) in 2016, meeting its target but recording a
third consecutive...
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BRIEF-Blackrock's Turnill says prefer equities to fixed income in current market environment
* Prefer equities over fixed income in this "reflationary,
low-yield and low-return environment"
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low-yield and low-return environment"
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U.S. to sell $45 billion in 4-week bills this week
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - For details of the U.S.
Treasury's auction of 4-week bills this week, see:
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Treasury's auction of 4-week bills this week, see:
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ little changed as investors assess Trump travel curbs
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3136, or 76.13 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches a nearly one-week low at C$1.3168
* Bond prices mixed across the yield curve
TORONTO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian...
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* Loonie touches a nearly one-week low at C$1.3168
* Bond prices mixed across the yield curve
TORONTO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares fall, dollar dips vs yen after Trump travel curbs
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Shares fell in Europe and Asia on
Monday and the dollar dipped against the safe-haven yen after
immigration curbs introduced by Donald Trump added an extra
layer of...
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Monday and the dollar dipped against the safe-haven yen after
immigration curbs introduced by Donald Trump added an extra
layer of...
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Ship operator Toisa files for bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 30 (Reuters) - Shipping company Toisa
Ltd filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy as falling demand for
the Bermuda-chartered company's oil-and-gas supply vessels left
it running...
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Ltd filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy as falling demand for
the Bermuda-chartered company's oil-and-gas supply vessels left
it running...
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UPDATE 1-France's borrowing costs rise as election uncertainty jolts debt investors
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The uncertainty surrounding
France's upcoming elections appeared to ratchet up for debt
investors on Monday, as the premium over Germany that France
pays to borrow in bond...
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France's upcoming elections appeared to ratchet up for debt
investors on Monday, as the premium over Germany that France
pays to borrow in bond...
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RPT-U.S. auto dealers look to Trump to ease vehicle emissions rules
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealers gathered
for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and...
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for their annual convention in New Orleans said they want
President Donald Trump to ease federal regulation of vehicle
emissions and...
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Germany says expects IMF to participate in Greece's bailout
BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Germany still believes the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) will participate in Greece's
bailout and it is too early to start thinking about other
possible scenarios if...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) will participate in Greece's
bailout and it is too early to start thinking about other
possible scenarios if...
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WRAPUP 1-Euro zone steams into 2017 despite political risks
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy has kicked
off the year robustly, data showed on Monday, presenting the
European Central Bank with evidence that its massive cash
stimulus is working...
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off the year robustly, data showed on Monday, presenting the
European Central Bank with evidence that its massive cash
stimulus is working...
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Euro zone bond yields jump after Saxony inflation print
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Borrowing costs in the euro area
rose sharply on Monday after a strong inflation print from the
German state of Saxony boosted expectations of pick up in
inflation in...
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rose sharply on Monday after a strong inflation print from the
German state of Saxony boosted expectations of pick up in
inflation in...
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Gap between French and German borrowing costs widest in three years
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The premium France pays to borrow
over Germany in bond markets spiked to its highest in three
years on Monday as conservative presidential election favourite
Francois...
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over Germany in bond markets spiked to its highest in three
years on Monday as conservative presidential election favourite
Francois...
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BRIEF-Millicom announces $600 mln revolving credit facility
* Facility will be used to refinance the company's existing
dual-tranche $500 mln revolving credit facility
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dual-tranche $500 mln revolving credit facility
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JGBs edge down, but strong 2-year sale supports as BOJ awaited
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds edged
down slightly on Monday as investors awaited the next day's Bank
of Japan policy announcement and monthly JGB-buying plans,
though market...
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down slightly on Monday as investors awaited the next day's Bank
of Japan policy announcement and monthly JGB-buying plans,
though market...
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
New York City wastes billions on affordable housing tax breaks -study
NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - New York City wasted as much as
$2.8 billion over an 11-year period on condominium apartments
included in a massive affordable housing tax break program,
according to a...
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$2.8 billion over an 11-year period on condominium apartments
included in a massive affordable housing tax break program,
according to a...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 30
Jan 30 (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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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares, S&P futures fall as Trump travel ban, weak GDP adds to U.S. worries
SINGAPORE, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets and U.S.
stock futures retreated on Monday after President Donald Trump
introduced immigration curbs that sparked criticism at home and
abroad and...
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stock futures retreated on Monday after President Donald Trump
introduced immigration curbs that sparked criticism at home and
abroad and...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stock futures fall after Trump immigration controversy
NEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. equity index futures
opened down about 0.2 percent on Sunday after U.S. President
Donald Trump on Friday introduced immigration curbs that sparked
a backlash in the...
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opened down about 0.2 percent on Sunday after U.S. President
Donald Trump on Friday introduced immigration curbs that sparked
a backlash in the...
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New Puerto Rico governor signs fiscal emergency law
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's governor signed a law on
Sunday that allows him to define essential government services
and set aside money to pay for them, setting the vision of how
to prioritize a...
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Sunday that allows him to define essential government services
and set aside money to pay for them, setting the vision of how
to prioritize a...
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New Socialist presidential candidate Hamon calls on left to unite
PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Hard-left Socialist Benoit Hamon,
who won his party's ticket for this spring's French presidential
election on Sunday, called on the Socialist party, independent
leftwinger...
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who won his party's ticket for this spring's French presidential
election on Sunday, called on the Socialist party, independent
leftwinger...
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Euro zone bailout fund: Greek public debt is manageable
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Greece's public debt can be
manageable, the euro zone bailout fund said on Sunday,
responding to a leaked report by the International Monetary Fund
that the country's...
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manageable, the euro zone bailout fund said on Sunday,
responding to a leaked report by the International Monetary Fund
that the country's...
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Soccer-loving Schulz sets sights on leading Germany as he leaves EU post behind
BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Martin Schulz, nominated by
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) on Sunday to run against
conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel in the September election,
knows how it feels to...
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Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) on Sunday to run against
conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel in the September election,
knows how it feels to...
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MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Jan 29
DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may
affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not
verified the press reports and does not vouch for their
accuracy.
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affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not
verified the press reports and does not vouch for their
accuracy.
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Saturday, January 28, 2017
CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-France's Hollande warns of U.S. "populism" to Europe
LISBON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - French President Francois
Hollande said on Saturday the new U.S. government was
encouraging "populism and even extremism", as he and fellow
southern European leaders urged...
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Hollande said on Saturday the new U.S. government was
encouraging "populism and even extremism", as he and fellow
southern European leaders urged...
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UPDATE 1-Puerto Rico board extends key deadlines on turnaround plan
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's federal oversight board
voted on Saturday to give the debt-laden U.S. territory more
time to submit a fiscal turnaround plan and to restructure $70
billion in debt...
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voted on Saturday to give the debt-laden U.S. territory more
time to submit a fiscal turnaround plan and to restructure $70
billion in debt...
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Puerto Rico oversight board taps Citigroup as financial adviser
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's federal oversight board
announced at a public meeting on Saturday that it has selected
Citigroup Global Markets as its financial adviser, and Ramon
Ruiz-Comas as...
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announced at a public meeting on Saturday that it has selected
Citigroup Global Markets as its financial adviser, and Ramon
Ruiz-Comas as...
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Poland wants Merkel on it side in reforming EU - PM Szydlo
WARSAW, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Poland wants to convince German
Chancellor Angela Merkel during her trip to Warsaw in February
to support its ideas for reforming the European Union, Polish
Prime Minister...
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Chancellor Angela Merkel during her trip to Warsaw in February
to support its ideas for reforming the European Union, Polish
Prime Minister...
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UPDATE 3-Tycoon Slim says Trump not 'Terminator,' sees opportunities for Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Billionaire Carlos Slim said
on Friday that Mexico should not fear Donald Trump, seeing
opportunities for his country in the U.S. president's economic
policies, and...
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on Friday that Mexico should not fear Donald Trump, seeing
opportunities for his country in the U.S. president's economic
policies, and...
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UPDATE 1-Toshiba chair ready to resign over Westinghouse writedowns - Nikkei
TOKYO, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp Chairman
Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit...
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Shigenori Shiga is ready to step down to take responsibility for
the huge writedowns looming over the Japanese group's U.S.
nuclear power unit...
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Friday, January 27, 2017
HIGHLIGHTS-The Trump presidency on Jan 27 at 2:43 PM EST/1943 GMT
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Highlights of the day for U.S. President
Donald Trump's administration on Friday:
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Donald Trump's administration on Friday:
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UPDATE 2-UK's Fox says committed to free trade with U.S., Canada
MONTREAL, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Britain is committed to free
and open trade with the United States and Canada, UK Trade
Minister Liam Fox said on Friday, though he did not elaborate on
whether that...
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and open trade with the United States and Canada, UK Trade
Minister Liam Fox said on Friday, though he did not elaborate on
whether that...
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SteamBroker service provides marketplace to trade items from digital distribution platform Steam™. Using our marketplace you can buy goods from other users or sell any items from your inventory yourself, which can be exchanged with Steam™ trade offers. For example, items from such games as Dota 2™, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™, Unturned™ and so on. Also it's possible to buy and sell Steam Trading Cards and any games, presented as a Steam gifts if you already can exchange it. You will pay a price set by other users for it, so will guarantee you lowest possible prices. You can even get discounts in case of constant use of our service.
SteamBroker guarantees the absolute security for all deals. All items will be exchanged through our service Steam accounts, these accounts will be your automatic MiddleMan and will guarantee an accuracy of transferring the items to the buyer and money paid to seller.
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Что такое "SteamBroker"?
Сервис SteamBroker предоставляет площадку для торговли вещами из сервиса цифровой дистрибуции Steam. На нашей площадке вы можете купить у других пользователей или продать сами любые предметы из Вашего инвентаря, которые возможно передать через торговое предложение Steam. Например, вещи из таких игр как Dota™ 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™ 2, H1Z1 и прочих. А так же возможна продажа коллекционных карточек Steam и даже игр, в виде подарков в инвентаре, которые так же возможно передавать. Вы можете купить вещи за ту цену, которую указывают другие пользователи, что гарантирует отличные цены без лишних наценок.
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Наш сервис гарантирует абсолютную безопасность всех сделок. Товары передаются через наши сервисные аккаунты Steam, которые выступают в качестве гаранта и контролируют точность получения вещей покупателем и выплату денег продавцу.
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(EN) Steam-Trader
Steam-trader.com - Trade platform Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.
It is a unique traiding platform, allowing you to buy and sell cosmetic items of Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 or Games (Gifts) for real money, at the best prices! Trading platform consists of four sections, which are interlinked by a shared wallet that will allow you to sell things in one section and buy them in another. Deposit and withdrawal funds available with the help of multiple payment systems. Earn - resting! Successful auction!
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Steam-trader - Торговая площадка Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.
Это уникальная торговая площадка, позволяющая покупать и продавать Игры или Гифты (Gift) Steam, а так же вещи Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 за реальные деньги, без комиссии! Торговая площадка состоит из четырех разделов, которые связанны между собой общим кошельком, что позволит вам продавать вещи в одном разделе и покупать их в другом. Пополнение счета и вывод средств доступно при помощи множества платежных систем.
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Italy will respect EU budget rules but not risk depressing economy - PM Gentiloni
MADRID, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Italy will respect European Union
rules on public finances but take no measures that could depress
its economy, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on Friday.
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rules on public finances but take no measures that could depress
its economy, Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on Friday.
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UPDATE 1-As Fitch downgrade looms, S&P cuts Turkey outlook to negative
ISTANBUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Ratings agency Standard &
Poor's on Friday cut its outlook for Turkey to "negative" from
"stable", citing growing constraints on policymakers' ability to
contain...
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Poor's on Friday cut its outlook for Turkey to "negative" from
"stable", citing growing constraints on policymakers' ability to
contain...
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TREASURIES-U.S. bond yields slip as Q4 GDP disappoints
* Headline U.S. Q4 GDP falls short, details more encouraging
* Uncertainty about Trump's policies stems yield decline
* Fed seen leaving interest rates unchanged next week
(Updates market...
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* Uncertainty about Trump's policies stems yield decline
* Fed seen leaving interest rates unchanged next week
(Updates market...
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UPDATE 1-Germany should seize opportunities if U.S. drops trade deals-minister
BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Europe and the United States will
remain core to German foreign policy, but Berlin should be ready
to seize new opportunities in Asia as Washington steps away from
global...
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remain core to German foreign policy, but Berlin should be ready
to seize new opportunities in Asia as Washington steps away from
global...
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BRIEF-S&P revises Turkey sovereign credit outlook down to negative from stable
* S&P revises Turkey sovereign credit outlook down to
negative from stable; current rating is BB
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negative from stable; current rating is BB
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TREASURIES-U.S. bond yields fall as Q4 GDP disappoints
By Richard Leong
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on
Thursday, with benchmark yields slipping below 2.50 percent, as
data showing a sharper-than-forecast slowing in economic...
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NEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on
Thursday, with benchmark yields slipping below 2.50 percent, as
data showing a sharper-than-forecast slowing in economic...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies strengthen after weak U.S. GDP data
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
strengthened on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. growth
figures dampened expectations of a fast rate-hiking cycle...
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SAO PAULO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
strengthened on Friday after weaker-than-expected U.S. growth
figures dampened expectations of a fast rate-hiking cycle...
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BRIEF-Seagate expects a U.S. Dollar-Denominated offering of notes in a private placement
* Seagate technology - expects a u.s. Dollar-Denominated
offering of notes in a private placement after planned meeting
with investors on or about jan 30
Source text:(http://bit.ly/2kAQ7aX)
Further...
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offering of notes in a private placement after planned meeting
with investors on or about jan 30
Source text:(http://bit.ly/2kAQ7aX)
Further...
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New foreign minister - transatlantic ties to remain core of German policy
BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Germany's new Foreign Minister
Sigmar Gabriel said on Friday that Europe, the country's
transatlantic partnership with the United States, and
multilateralism would remain...
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Sigmar Gabriel said on Friday that Europe, the country's
transatlantic partnership with the United States, and
multilateralism would remain...
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Colombia central bank likely to cut rate to 7.25 pct to boost growth
BOGOTA, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Colombia's central bank board is
expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points
to 7.25 percent at a meeting on Friday, in an effort to
stimulate growth as...
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expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points
to 7.25 percent at a meeting on Friday, in an effort to
stimulate growth as...
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BRIEF-Navistar International entered into amendment no. 5 to amended and restated ABL credit agreement
* Navistar International - on Jan. 25, co entered into
amendment no. 5 to amended and restated ABL credit agreement
dated as of Aug. 17, 2012
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amendment no. 5 to amended and restated ABL credit agreement
dated as of Aug. 17, 2012
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Bank debt investors unfazed by acceleration covenant removal
NEW YORK, Jan 27 (IFR) - Investors have piled into new bank
senior bonds this year, shrugging off the removal of certain
covenants that in the past have allowed them to demand
accelerated repayment.
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senior bonds this year, shrugging off the removal of certain
covenants that in the past have allowed them to demand
accelerated repayment.
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UPDATE 1-Bunds set for worst week since U.S. election as Trump takes charge
* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields http://tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr
(Adds quote, updates prices)
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(Adds quote, updates prices)
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EU Commission won't comment on report on European Safe Bonds
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on
Friday it would not comment on a report by German newspaper
Handelsblatt that the EU executive was working together with the
European...
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Friday it would not comment on a report by German newspaper
Handelsblatt that the EU executive was working together with the
European...
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CEE MARKETS-Leu eases as government discusses budget, zloty stays strong
* Leu weakens, Romanian government to discuss 2017 budget
* Zloty trades near 3-and-1/2-month highs vs euro
* Polish 10-yr bond yield retreats from highest since May
2014
By Sandor Peto...
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* Zloty trades near 3-and-1/2-month highs vs euro
* Polish 10-yr bond yield retreats from highest since May
2014
By Sandor Peto...
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Germany is against introduction of joint euro zone bonds - FinMin
BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Germany is still against the
introduction of joint bonds for euro zone countries, a finance
ministry spokeswoman said on Friday, following a newspaper
report that said the...
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introduction of joint bonds for euro zone countries, a finance
ministry spokeswoman said on Friday, following a newspaper
report that said the...
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HSH confirms sale of 1.6 bln euros of loans
FRANKFURT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - State-owned German lender HSH
Nordbank confirmed on Friday it was selling parts of
its 3.2 billion euro ($3.4 billion) loan portfolio and said it
was in advanced talks...
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Nordbank confirmed on Friday it was selling parts of
its 3.2 billion euro ($3.4 billion) loan portfolio and said it
was in advanced talks...
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Oaktree sells about 10 pct stake in UK's Countryside -bookrunner
Jan 27 (Reuters) - An entity controlled by investor Oaktree
Capital Management LP has sold an about 10 percent
stake in British property developer Countryside Properties Plc
via a placing, one of...
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Capital Management LP has sold an about 10 percent
stake in British property developer Countryside Properties Plc
via a placing, one of...
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
UPDATE 1-Turkey's Erdogan says favours use of c.bank policy rate, not rate corridor - media
ISTANBUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip
Erdogan said he favoured the use of a single central bank policy
rate and doing away with the interest rate corridor which the
bank uses to set...
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Erdogan said he favoured the use of a single central bank policy
rate and doing away with the interest rate corridor which the
bank uses to set...
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BOJ surprises JGB market by increasing buying, bond yields fall
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan surprised the
government bond market on Friday by increasing its buying in
five- to 10-year bonds, helping to bring down their yields from
11-month highs...
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government bond market on Friday by increasing its buying in
five- to 10-year bonds, helping to bring down their yields from
11-month highs...
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UPDATE 3-Peabody gets U.S. court approval to pursue reorganization
ST. LOUIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp
, the world's largest private-sector coal miner, can
begin seeking creditor votes for a plan to cut $5 billion of
debt and exit its Chapter 11...
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, the world's largest private-sector coal miner, can
begin seeking creditor votes for a plan to cut $5 billion of
debt and exit its Chapter 11...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares steady, dollar and oil hold onto gains
SINGAPORE, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Asian shares were steady on
Friday and were on track for a solid advance this week, while
oil and the dollar held onto gains in the wake of strong U.S.
corporate...
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Friday and were on track for a solid advance this week, while
oil and the dollar held onto gains in the wake of strong U.S.
corporate...
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Republican ideas for healthcare reforms could spell trouble for U.S. states
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald
Trump's push to fulfill a campaign promise to replace Obamacare,
his predecessor's signature healthcare plan, with the help of...
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Trump's push to fulfill a campaign promise to replace Obamacare,
his predecessor's signature healthcare plan, with the help of...
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UPDATE 3-Trump tells Republican lawmakers: Enough talk. Time to deliver.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump
pushed Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on a
sweeping agenda including his planned U.S.-Mexican border wall,
tax cuts and...
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pushed Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on a
sweeping agenda including his planned U.S.-Mexican border wall,
tax cuts and...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. fund investors seek safety after Trump rally in latest week
(Adds details on mutual funds and ETFs, analyst comment, table)
By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors pulled cash from
stock funds and bought government bonds during the...
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By Trevor Hunnicutt
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors pulled cash from
stock funds and bought government bonds during the...
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Brexit, Trump pose considerable risks to global economy-German FinMin
BERLIN, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Britain's vote to leave the
European Union and the new U.S. administration are the main
risks to the global economy, the German finance ministry said on
Friday, adding that...
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European Union and the new U.S. administration are the main
risks to the global economy, the German finance ministry said on
Friday, adding that...
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BRIEF-Raise Production announces proposed private placement
* Intends to undertake a non-brokered private placement
offering of up to 12 million units of company at a price of
$0.25 per unit
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offering of up to 12 million units of company at a price of
$0.25 per unit
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Chicago school audit pegs FY 2016 deficit at $487 million
CHICAGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Chicago Public Schools (CPS)
ended its last fiscal year with a bigger-than-expected deficit
and will need to find new revenue or make major spending cuts in
order to...
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ended its last fiscal year with a bigger-than-expected deficit
and will need to find new revenue or make major spending cuts in
order to...
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Ex-Rabobank traders seek reversal in U.S. of Libor convictions
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on
Thursday questioned whether two former Rabobank
traders' rights were violated in what became the first case by
U.S. Justice Department to go to...
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Thursday questioned whether two former Rabobank
traders' rights were violated in what became the first case by
U.S. Justice Department to go to...
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BRIEF-Dividend 15 Split announces offering of Preferred Shares and Class A shares
* Class A shares will be offered at a price of $10.95 per
Class A share to yield 10.96 percent
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Class A share to yield 10.96 percent
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Borrowers hesitate even as buyside eyes Mexico
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (IFR) - While cheap valuations have put
Mexico back on bond investors' radar, the country's borrowers
are far from ready to jump in, due to unease over US trade
policies and soaring...
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Mexico back on bond investors' radar, the country's borrowers
are far from ready to jump in, due to unease over US trade
policies and soaring...
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IMF participation to Greek bailout "non-negotiable"- EU's Dijsselbloem
BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The participation of the
International Monetary Fund in the Greek bailout programme is
"non-negotiable", the head of euro zone finance ministers said
on Thursday.
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International Monetary Fund in the Greek bailout programme is
"non-negotiable", the head of euro zone finance ministers said
on Thursday.
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Italy's Banco BPM explores sale of asset manager Aletti -sources
LONDON/MILAN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Newly-fomed Banco BPM
is considering a sale of its asset manager Aletti
Gestielle SGR as it seeks to "optimise" the Italian bank's
assets, sources told Reuters on...
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is considering a sale of its asset manager Aletti
Gestielle SGR as it seeks to "optimise" the Italian bank's
assets, sources told Reuters on...
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Illinois Senate delays vote on budget fix until February
CHICAGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - A bill package aimed at ending
Illinois' record-setting budget impasse and addressing the
state's deep fiscal woes will not be voted on in the Senate
until the second week...
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Illinois' record-setting budget impasse and addressing the
state's deep fiscal woes will not be voted on in the Senate
until the second week...
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TREASURIES-U.S. yields fall after solid 7-year auction
NEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields turned
lower on Thursday, reversing their earlier rise, as solid
investor demand at a $28 billion auction of seven-year
government debt rekindled...
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lower on Thursday, reversing their earlier rise, as solid
investor demand at a $28 billion auction of seven-year
government debt rekindled...
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Trump, Republican lawmakers wrestle over priorities for 'bold' agenda
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will
push Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on his
agenda including funding a U.S.-Mexican border wall, rewriting
the tax code...
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push Republican lawmakers on Thursday for swift action on his
agenda including funding a U.S.-Mexican border wall, rewriting
the tax code...
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BRIEF-CARBO Ceramics says it entered into Master Purchase Agreement with Halliburton Energy Services on Jan 20
* On Jan 20, Co entered into Master Purchase Agreement for
Goods and Services with one of its customers, Halliburton Energy
Services Inc
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Goods and Services with one of its customers, Halliburton Energy
Services Inc
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BRIEF-JetBlue says key revenue metric to decline in January
* In 2017, plan to continue to invest in Boston, Fort
Lauderdale and the West Coast - Conf call
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Lauderdale and the West Coast - Conf call
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UPDATE 2-Greece on track for 2018 primary surplus target -EU
BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Greece outperformed its fiscal
targets last year and should meet fiscal goals this year,
putting it on track for its primary surplus target in 2018,
European Commission...
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targets last year and should meet fiscal goals this year,
putting it on track for its primary surplus target in 2018,
European Commission...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso weakens after Trump comments on border wall
By Bruno Federowski
SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Mexican peso weakened on
Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Mexico should
cancel a presidential visit to Washington if it...
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SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The Mexican peso weakened on
Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Mexico should
cancel a presidential visit to Washington if it...
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CEE MARKETS-Warsaw stocks hit highest level since Polish election in 2015
* Polish stocks highest since PiS won elections in 2015
* Dovish Hungarian central bank guidance weighs on forint
* Romania cuts auction as bonds track slide in euro zone, US
(Recasts with...
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* Dovish Hungarian central bank guidance weighs on forint
* Romania cuts auction as bonds track slide in euro zone, US
(Recasts with...
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BRIEF-Qiagen announces adjustment of conversion ratio under its 0.375pct senior unsecured convertible notes
* Qiagen announces adjustment of conversion ratio under its
0.375 pct senior unsecured convertible notes due 2019 (isin
xs1046477235)
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0.375 pct senior unsecured convertible notes due 2019 (isin
xs1046477235)
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ pulls back from 1-week high as greenback recovers
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3102, or 76.32 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its strongest since Jan. 18 at C$1.3054
* Canadian bond prices mixed across the yield curve
* 10-year yield hits its...
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* Loonie touches its strongest since Jan. 18 at C$1.3054
* Canadian bond prices mixed across the yield curve
* 10-year yield hits its...
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CORRECTED (OFFICIAL)-Petrobras investors offer $5.58 bln of bonds in buyback tender
SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors have offered to
tender a combined $5.58 billion worth of dollar- and
euro-denominated global bonds as part of Brazilian
state-controlled oil company Petróleo...
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tender a combined $5.58 billion worth of dollar- and
euro-denominated global bonds as part of Brazilian
state-controlled oil company Petróleo...
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Peabody takes disputed reorganization plan to bankruptcy court
ST. LOUIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp
, the world's largest private-sector coal miner,
squares off in court on Thursday against opponents of its
reorganization plan, including state...
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, the world's largest private-sector coal miner,
squares off in court on Thursday against opponents of its
reorganization plan, including state...
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BRIEF-Banc of California - on Jan 25 co, administrative agent, lenders entered into amendment of credit agreement
* Banc of California - on Jan 25 co, administrative agent,
lenders under co's $75 million revolving credit line entered
into amendment of credit agreement
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lenders under co's $75 million revolving credit line entered
into amendment of credit agreement
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Petrobras investors offer $5.58 bln of bonds in buyback tender
SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Investors have offered to
tender a combined $5.58 billion worth of dollar- and
euro-denominated global bonds as part of Brazilian
state-controlled oil company Petróleo...
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tender a combined $5.58 billion worth of dollar- and
euro-denominated global bonds as part of Brazilian
state-controlled oil company Petróleo...
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Croatia wants to reduce public debt to 75 pct of GDP by end of 2019
ZAGREB, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Croatia intends to reduce its
public debt to 75.3 percent of gross domestic product by the end
of 2019, down from the current 83.8 percent, Finance Minister
Zdravko Maric...
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public debt to 75.3 percent of gross domestic product by the end
of 2019, down from the current 83.8 percent, Finance Minister
Zdravko Maric...
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Santander Brasil beats profit estimates as fee income soars
SAO PAULO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Banco Santander Brasil SA
reported a better than expected fourth-quarter
profit on Thursday, reflecting a jump in fee income and
declining loan-loss provisions.
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reported a better than expected fourth-quarter
profit on Thursday, reflecting a jump in fee income and
declining loan-loss provisions.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
UPDATE 1-Turkey banks should lend to firms showing 'slightest sign of life', Deputy PM says
ANKARA, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Turkish banks should continue to
support any company that shows the "slightest sign of life",
Deputy Prime Minister Nurettin Canikli said, as part of a $65
billion loan...
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support any company that shows the "slightest sign of life",
Deputy Prime Minister Nurettin Canikli said, as part of a $65
billion loan...
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Investors pull most cash from U.S. stock funds since election -ICI
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Investors sold U.S.-based domestic stock
funds at the fastest pace since equities leapt following the
presidential election, Investment Company Institute data for the
latest week...
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funds at the fastest pace since equities leapt following the
presidential election, Investment Company Institute data for the
latest week...
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UPDATE 1-CalSTRS to consider lowering expected return rate
Jan 25 (Reuters) - The California State Teachers' Retirement
System will consider lowering its expected return rate to 7.25
percent from 7.5 percent, based on economic factors and
improvements to...
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System will consider lowering its expected return rate to 7.25
percent from 7.5 percent, based on economic factors and
improvements to...
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BRIEF-Fitch says China's One Belt, One Road initiative brings risks
* Fitch on China's One Belt, One Road- will support domestic
demand in some of economies involved, and may help to resolve
some infrastructure inadequacies
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demand in some of economies involved, and may help to resolve
some infrastructure inadequacies
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UPDATE 1-China's 2016 industrial profits rise most in 3 years on commodities recovery
BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Profits for China's industrial
firms rose 8.5 percent in 2016, the most in three years, as a
construction boom fueled a months-long rally in prices of
building materials...
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firms rose 8.5 percent in 2016, the most in three years, as a
construction boom fueled a months-long rally in prices of
building materials...
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UPDATE 3-U.S. Republicans lay out plans for Obamacare repeal
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican leaders on
Wednesday laid out plans for repealing Obamacare by spring,
followed by funding the building of a border wall and reforming
the tax code by...
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Wednesday laid out plans for repealing Obamacare by spring,
followed by funding the building of a border wall and reforming
the tax code by...
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China state-owned firms' 2016 profits up 1.7 pct, liabilities up 10 pct
SHANGHAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Profits at China's state-owned
firms rose 1.7 percent in 2016 from a year earlier, compared
with a 2.8 percent rise in the first eleven months of this year,
the Ministry...
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firms rose 1.7 percent in 2016 from a year earlier, compared
with a 2.8 percent rise in the first eleven months of this year,
the Ministry...
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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 26
Jan 26 (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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Top 10 U.S. sanctuary cities face roughly $2.27 bln in cuts by Trump policy
Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to
strip municipalities of federal dollars for shielding illegal
immigrants threatens $2.27 billion in annual funds for the
nation's ten...
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strip municipalities of federal dollars for shielding illegal
immigrants threatens $2.27 billion in annual funds for the
nation's ten...
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UPDATE 1-AltaGas to buy WGL in C$8.4 bln deal in gas distribution push
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Canadian energy infrastructure company
AltaGas Ltd said it would buy U.S.-based WGL Holdings
Inc in a deal valued at C$8.4 billion ($6.42 billion),
the latest company pushing...
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AltaGas Ltd said it would buy U.S.-based WGL Holdings
Inc in a deal valued at C$8.4 billion ($6.42 billion),
the latest company pushing...
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BRIEF-Citigroup announces about 663 mln euros redemption of notes due Nov 2017
* Cash redemption price payable for notes on redemption date
will equal par plus EUR1.58 million in accrued and unpaid
interest
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will equal par plus EUR1.58 million in accrued and unpaid
interest
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UPDATE 1-Mexico's peso jumps as Trump tones down Mexico talk
MEXICO CITY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso strengthened
to a three-week high on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump
said the country's economic future was important to the United
States even...
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to a three-week high on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump
said the country's economic future was important to the United
States even...
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BRIEF-Virtus Investment Partners announces proposed public offerings of common stock
* Virtus Investment Partners announces proposed public
offerings of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred
stock in connection with pending acquisition of ridgeworth
investments
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offerings of common stock and mandatory convertible preferred
stock in connection with pending acquisition of ridgeworth
investments
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UPDATE 1-Argentina central bank to set key rate every 2 weeks from March
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank
will set its reference rate every two weeks starting in March to
provide more stability and certainty, its president Federico
Sturzenegger...
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will set its reference rate every two weeks starting in March to
provide more stability and certainty, its president Federico
Sturzenegger...
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Ashford Prime, Sessa in talks to avoid proxy fight -sources
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Real estate investment trust
Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc is in settlement talks
with Sessa Capital to avoid a second proxy fight with the hedge
fund company, according...
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Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc is in settlement talks
with Sessa Capital to avoid a second proxy fight with the hedge
fund company, according...
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BRIEF-RBS takes multibillion pound charge as U.S. mis-selling fine looms- Sky News
* Royal Bank Of Scotland to announce within days it is
taking another multibillion pound charge for mis-selling
mortgage-backed securities - Sky News
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taking another multibillion pound charge for mis-selling
mortgage-backed securities - Sky News
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UPDATE 1-Portugueuse parliament rejects proposal to cut welfare tax
LISBON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Portugal's parliament rejected on
Wednesday a government proposal to cut the social security tax
companies pay on the minimum wage, in the first such defeat for
the...
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Wednesday a government proposal to cut the social security tax
companies pay on the minimum wage, in the first such defeat for
the...
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Bidding at U.S. 5-year note sale lowest since July
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - A gauge of investor and bond
dealer demand at Wednesday's auction of $34 billion in U.S.
five-year Treasury notes fell to its weakest level since July,
according to...
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dealer demand at Wednesday's auction of $34 billion in U.S.
five-year Treasury notes fell to its weakest level since July,
according to...
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TREASURIES-U.S. bonds add to losses after weak 5-year auction
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury prices fell
further on Wednesday, with yields hitting session highs,
following weak demand at a $34 billion auction of five-year
notes, part of this week's...
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further on Wednesday, with yields hitting session highs,
following weak demand at a $34 billion auction of five-year
notes, part of this week's...
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Investors give cold shoulder to U.S. floating-rate debt supply
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Investors gave a chilly
reception to $15 billion worth of two-year floating-rate notes
from the U.S. government on Wednesday in an about-face from
their sizzling bids for...
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reception to $15 billion worth of two-year floating-rate notes
from the U.S. government on Wednesday in an about-face from
their sizzling bids for...
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Global negative-yielding debt slips to $9.1 trillion - Fitch
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The amount of negative-yielding
government bonds globally fell to $9.1 trillion as of Dec. 29,
2016 on a stronger dollar even as long-dated European and
Japanese...
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government bonds globally fell to $9.1 trillion as of Dec. 29,
2016 on a stronger dollar even as long-dated European and
Japanese...
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Madoff victims cannot sidestep $7.2 bln settlement -U.S. judge
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge has blocked
litigation that the trustee liquidating Bernard Madoff's firm
said could undermine a $7.2 billion settlement meant to benefit
the Ponzi...
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litigation that the trustee liquidating Bernard Madoff's firm
said could undermine a $7.2 billion settlement meant to benefit
the Ponzi...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens to 1-week high as greenback dips
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3121, or 76.21 U.S. cents
* Bond prices lower across the yield curve
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
to a one-week high against its U.S....
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* Bond prices lower across the yield curve
TORONTO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened
to a one-week high against its U.S....
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BlackRock jilts State Street by moving $1 trln assets to JPMorgan
BOSTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - State Street Corp
executives on Wednesday moved to soften the blow of losing $1
trillion in BlackRock assets to a rival by saying the move was
not part of a broader trend.
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executives on Wednesday moved to soften the blow of losing $1
trillion in BlackRock assets to a rival by saying the move was
not part of a broader trend.
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UPDATE 1-U.S. home mortgage applications at highest since June -MBA
NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. loan application activity
for home purchases rose last week to its highest since early
June even as borrowing costs increased for the first time in
four weeks,...
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for home purchases rose last week to its highest since early
June even as borrowing costs increased for the first time in
four weeks,...
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German Econ Min: Upswing to continue despite Brexit, U.S. risks
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Sigmar
Gabriel said on Wednesday he expects the upswing in Europe's
biggest economy to continue this year, albeit at a slightly
slower rate, and...
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Gabriel said on Wednesday he expects the upswing in Europe's
biggest economy to continue this year, albeit at a slightly
slower rate, and...
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German G20 policy to stay constant after cabinet changes-spokesman
BERLIN, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Germany's Presidency of the G20
will not be affected by alterations in German Chancellor Angela
Merkel's cabinet related to changes within the ranks of her
Social Democrat...
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will not be affected by alterations in German Chancellor Angela
Merkel's cabinet related to changes within the ranks of her
Social Democrat...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Reignited Trump trades boost stocks, Dow 20,000 in sight
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - World stocks hit a 19-month high
on Wednesday, lifted by strong Japanese trade data, stellar
European company earnings and expectations that U.S. President
Donald Trump...
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on Wednesday, lifted by strong Japanese trade data, stellar
European company earnings and expectations that U.S. President
Donald Trump...
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Financial tech startup Overbond launches bond issuing service
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Financial technology startup Overbond Ltd
is launching a service that will allow companies to issue bonds
digitally, the company said on Wednesday.
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is launching a service that will allow companies to issue bonds
digitally, the company said on Wednesday.
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Deal on Greek bailout's second review possible at Feb Eurogroup- official
BRUSSELS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Greece and its euro zone
creditors could find a deal on the conclusion of the second
review of Greek reforms at the next meeting of euro zone finance
ministers in...
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creditors could find a deal on the conclusion of the second
review of Greek reforms at the next meeting of euro zone finance
ministers in...
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CORRECTED-GLOBAL MARKETS-Reignited 'Trump trades' help world stocks hit 19-month high
LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - World stocks hit a 19-month high
on Wednesday, lifted by strong Japanese trade data, stellar
European company earnings and hopes that U.S. President Donald
Trump will press...
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on Wednesday, lifted by strong Japanese trade data, stellar
European company earnings and hopes that U.S. President Donald
Trump will press...
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GE proposes investing in Nigeria's ailing oil refineries
LAGOS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - General Electric Co has
proposed investing in Nigeria's oil refineries, potentially
convening a consortium of companies to improve capacity at the
run-down facilities.
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proposed investing in Nigeria's oil refineries, potentially
convening a consortium of companies to improve capacity at the
run-down facilities.
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UPDATE 1-Georgia's c.bank raises key refinancing rate to 6.75 pct from 6.5 pct
TBILISI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Georgia's central bank raised
its key refinancing rate to 6.75 percent from 6.5 percent on
Wednesday following a pick-up in inflation.
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its key refinancing rate to 6.75 percent from 6.5 percent on
Wednesday following a pick-up in inflation.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
BRIEF-Fitch says Korean bank ratings could be hit by bail-in plan
* Fitch-Expects banks in Korea to benefit from relatively
healthy GDP growth of 2.5%-3.0% this year, which is above 1.6%
median for 'AA' rated countries
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healthy GDP growth of 2.5%-3.0% this year, which is above 1.6%
median for 'AA' rated countries
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JGBs stumble after BOJ skips short-term buying, yields at 11-month highs
TOKYO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds tumbled
on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan surprised - and perplexed -
market players as the central bank appeared to reduce buying...
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on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan surprised - and perplexed -
market players as the central bank appeared to reduce buying...
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PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - Jan 25
Jan 25 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and
does not vouch for their accuracy.
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Trump administration tells EPA to cut climate page from website -sources
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
administration has instructed the Environmental Protection
Agency to remove the climate change page from its website, two
agency employees...
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administration has instructed the Environmental Protection
Agency to remove the climate change page from its website, two
agency employees...
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BRIEF-Kingstone Companies says offering 2.95 million common shares
* To use net proceeds from offering to contribute capital to
Kingstone Insurance Company
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Kingstone Insurance Company
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Puerto Rico governor wants new debt policy as creditor talks ramp up
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's new governor wants to
replace a law that allows the U.S. territory redirect revenues
earmarked for bondholders to pay for essential services, the
latest move to court...
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replace a law that allows the U.S. territory redirect revenues
earmarked for bondholders to pay for essential services, the
latest move to court...
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UPDATE 3-Trump administration seeks to muzzle U.S. agency employees
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald
Trump's administration has moved to curb the flow of information
from several government agencies whose mandate impacts
environmental...
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Trump's administration has moved to curb the flow of information
from several government agencies whose mandate impacts
environmental...
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New York City mayor seeks bigger reserves on Washington uncertainty
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Bill de
Blasio on Tuesday said his next budget would hold a record
amount of money in reserve and seek at least $1 billion of
savings citywide to...
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Blasio on Tuesday said his next budget would hold a record
amount of money in reserve and seek at least $1 billion of
savings citywide to...
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UPDATE 2-Nortel cleared to end bankruptcy, distribute $7 bln to creditors
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 24 (Reuters) - Judges in Delaware and
Canada approved on Tuesday a plan to pay more than $7 billion to
creditors of Nortel Networks, ending years of litigation over
the former...
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Canada approved on Tuesday a plan to pay more than $7 billion to
creditors of Nortel Networks, ending years of litigation over
the former...
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BRIEF-GARTNER ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO AMEND ITS EXISTING CREDIT FACILITY, DATED AS OF JUNE 17, 2016
* GARTNER - CO AND ITS UNITS ENTERED INTO AGREEMENT AMONG
GARTNER, OTHER LOAN PARTIES PARTY THERETO, LENDERS PARTY THERETO
AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
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GARTNER, OTHER LOAN PARTIES PARTY THERETO, LENDERS PARTY THERETO
AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
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BRIEF-Mercury Systems announces common stock offering
* Mercury Systems Inc - intends to offer, 5 million shares
of its common stock pursuant to an underwritten public offering
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of its common stock pursuant to an underwritten public offering
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Judges to approve Nortel Networks bankruptcy plan
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Canadian and U.S.
judges overseeing Nortel Networks' 2009 bankruptcy proceeding
said on Tuesday they would approve the plan by the former
telecommunications...
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judges overseeing Nortel Networks' 2009 bankruptcy proceeding
said on Tuesday they would approve the plan by the former
telecommunications...
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LATAM CLOSE-No deals price in LatAm primary market
* Chilean retailer SMU goes public
* Investors bet against Santander Brasil stock after rally
* Argentina AA2000 sets allocation date of Jan 30 for new bond: filing
* Chile eyes more...
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* Investors bet against Santander Brasil stock after rally
* Argentina AA2000 sets allocation date of Jan 30 for new bond: filing
* Chile eyes more...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar rise; investors eye earnings
* Oil prices rise as OPEC output cuts drain stocks
(Updates to afternoon U.S. trading, adds settled oil prices)
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(Updates to afternoon U.S. trading, adds settled oil prices)
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Canada to Mexico on NAFTA: you might be on your own
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Canada will focus on
preserving its U.S. trade ties during talks to renegotiate NAFTA
and may not be able to help Mexico avoid being targeted by the
Trump...
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preserving its U.S. trade ties during talks to renegotiate NAFTA
and may not be able to help Mexico avoid being targeted by the
Trump...
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UPDATE 3-Egypt expects to raise $4 billion in Eurobond sale
CAIRO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Egypt will sell $4 billion of
Eurobonds in three tranches, raising twice as much as targeted
when it began a roadshow last week, and at lower yields than
initially expected,...
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Eurobonds in three tranches, raising twice as much as targeted
when it began a roadshow last week, and at lower yields than
initially expected,...
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UPDATE 1-SEC fines Citigroup, Morgan Stanley over forex trading program
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc and Morgan Stanley
each agreed to pay more than $2.96 million to settle
charges they misled investors about a foreign exchange trading
program they were selling, the...
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each agreed to pay more than $2.96 million to settle
charges they misled investors about a foreign exchange trading
program they were selling, the...
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BRIEF-Peabody Energy says debtors filed response to objections to backstop commitment agreement - SEC filing
* On January 24, 2017, debtors filed a response to certain
objections to backstop commitment agreement, private placement
agreement and plan support agreement
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objections to backstop commitment agreement, private placement
agreement and plan support agreement
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UPDATE 2-Euro zone bond yields rise, Italy court ruling in focus
* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields http://tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr
(Updates prices, adds Italy court statement)
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(Updates prices, adds Italy court statement)
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks recover, dollar steadies as investors eye earnings
* Oil prices rise as OPEC output cuts drain stocks
(Updates to U.S. market open, adds details, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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(Updates to U.S. market open, adds details, changes dateline,
previous LONDON)
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REFILE-Chile eyes more index weight after Euroclearable bond
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (IFR) - With its first Euroclearable local
currency bond sale last week, Chile hopes to move closer to
greater inclusion in major indices that could lure substantial
foreign...
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currency bond sale last week, Chile hopes to move closer to
greater inclusion in major indices that could lure substantial
foreign...
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BRIEF-Kroger Co says pursuant to prospectus supplement dated Jan 17, Co is issuing $1 bln of debt securities
* Kroger co-pursuant to prospectus supplement dated Jan 17,
co is issuing $1 billion of debt securities denominated 4.450%
senior notes due 2047 - sec filing
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co is issuing $1 billion of debt securities denominated 4.450%
senior notes due 2047 - sec filing
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UPDATE 1-Brazil power firm CPFL sees Chinese investment boosting expansion
SAO PAULO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - CPFL Energia, Brazil's largest
private power company, is eying acquisitions in power generation
and distribution as an investment by China's State Grid boosts
its growth...
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private power company, is eying acquisitions in power generation
and distribution as an investment by China's State Grid boosts
its growth...
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TREASURIES-U.S. yields rise after Brexit ruling, euro zone data
* U.S. yields rebound after falling on Trump's trade stance
* U.S. Treasury to sell $26 bln 2-year notes at 1 p.m.
* Two-year yield hovers near pre-Fed rate hike lows
By Richard Leong
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* U.S. Treasury to sell $26 bln 2-year notes at 1 p.m.
* Two-year yield hovers near pre-Fed rate hike lows
By Richard Leong
...
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German SPD chief: no comment on report he won't run against Merkel
BERLIN, Jan 24 (Reuters) - German Social Democrat (SPD)
chairman Sigmar Gabriel declined to comment on Tuesday on a
report on the Meedia website saying he had told Stern magazine
he would not run...
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chairman Sigmar Gabriel declined to comment on Tuesday on a
report on the Meedia website saying he had told Stern magazine
he would not run...
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GERMAN ECONOMY MINISTRY SPOKESWOMAN DECLINES TO COMMENT ON QUESTION WHETHER GABRIEL WILL CONTINUE AS ECONOMY MINISTER
GERMAN ECONOMY MINISTRY SPOKESWOMAN DECLINES TO COMMENT ON
QUESTION WHETHER GABRIEL WILL CONTINUE AS ECONOMY MINISTER
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QUESTION WHETHER GABRIEL WILL CONTINUE AS ECONOMY MINISTER
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BRIEF-Linn Energy shareholders object to reorganization plan
* Linn Energy shareholders object to reorganization plan;
believe shareholder's equity being understated by $4.7 billion
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believe shareholder's equity being understated by $4.7 billion
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South African reserve bank keeps repo rate at 7 percent
PRETORIA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - South Africa's central bank
kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 7 percent on Tuesday,
in line with expectations, saying the near-term outlook of
inflation has...
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kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 7 percent on Tuesday,
in line with expectations, saying the near-term outlook of
inflation has...
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BRIEF-Teekay LNG Partners says recently completed a Norwegian Kroner bond add-on offering and two new long-term financings for projects delivering through 2019
* Teekay LNG Partners says recently completed a Norwegian
Kroner bond add-on offering and two new long-term financings for
projects delivering through 2019
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Kroner bond add-on offering and two new long-term financings for
projects delivering through 2019
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UPDATE 1-Packaging company WestRock to buy smaller rival for $1.39 bln
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Packaging company WestRock Company
will buy Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd
for about $1.39 billion to boost its portfolio of
products that serve the spirits,...
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will buy Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd
for about $1.39 billion to boost its portfolio of
products that serve the spirits,...
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Toshiba board to approve plans to split off chip business on Friday -source
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp's board will
meet on Friday to approve plans to make its chip business a
separate company and hopes to raise more than 200 billion yen
($1.8 billion) by selling...
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meet on Friday to approve plans to make its chip business a
separate company and hopes to raise more than 200 billion yen
($1.8 billion) by selling...
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Egypt begins marketing triple-tranche Eurobond at 6.375 to 8.875 pct
CAIRO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Egypt began marketing on Tuesday a
triple-tranche U.S. dollar-denominated benchmark bond issue with
yields ranging between 6.375 and 8.875 percent, bankers involved
in the...
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triple-tranche U.S. dollar-denominated benchmark bond issue with
yields ranging between 6.375 and 8.875 percent, bankers involved
in the...
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Monday, January 23, 2017
JGBs track Treasuries higher, 40-year auction well received
TOKYO, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
tracked a rise by U.S. Treasuries on Tuesday, with the market
drawing additional relief as an auction of 40-year debt was well
received by...
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tracked a rise by U.S. Treasuries on Tuesday, with the market
drawing additional relief as an auction of 40-year debt was well
received by...
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New York City to unveil preliminary FY 2018 budget of $84.67 bln
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Bill de
Blasio is preparing to unveil a preliminary $84.67 billion
budget for fiscal 2018, approximately more than $1 billion over
the current fiscal...
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Blasio is preparing to unveil a preliminary $84.67 billion
budget for fiscal 2018, approximately more than $1 billion over
the current fiscal...
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RPT-Trump's new EPA transition team draws from oil industry groups
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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Trump's new EPA transition team draws from oil industry groups
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's
administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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administration has drawn heavily from the energy industry lobby
and pro-drilling think tanks to build its landing team for...
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BRIEF-Willdan announces expanded credit facility
* Says new credit agreement consists of a $35.0 million,
three-year revolving line of credit
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three-year revolving line of credit
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UPDATE 4-Citigroup fined $28.8 mln for harm to home borrowers
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc mortage
units have been fined $28.8 million for keeping home borrowers
in the dark about options to avoid foreclosure and making it
difficult for them to...
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units have been fined $28.8 million for keeping home borrowers
in the dark about options to avoid foreclosure and making it
difficult for them to...
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UPDATE 1-Peabody reorganization at risk from Wyoming litigation -court paper
CHICAGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp's
plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces a "material
risk" that the U.S. coal producer could suffer a $1 billion
revenue loss due to a...
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plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces a "material
risk" that the U.S. coal producer could suffer a $1 billion
revenue loss due to a...
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BRIEF-Vistagen Therapeutics files for mixed shelf of up to $100 million
* Files for mixed shelf of up to $100 million - SEC filing
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Trump aide Kushner scraps plan for Canada visit -Canada official
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A senior aide to U.S.
President Donald Trump has scrapped plans to visit Canada for
talks with officials in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's team, a
Canadian...
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President Donald Trump has scrapped plans to visit Canada for
talks with officials in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's team, a
Canadian...
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BRIEF-Fortuna Silver Mines announces $65 million bought deal financing
* Fortuna Silver Mines Inc - underwriters have agreed to buy
on a bought deal basis, 10.3 million common shares of co at a
price of $6.30 per common share
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on a bought deal basis, 10.3 million common shares of co at a
price of $6.30 per common share
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks slide on Trump's protectionist stance
* Oil dips, signs of U.S. output rise offset OPEC-led cuts
(Updates to afternoon U.S. trading, adds settled oil prices)
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(Updates to afternoon U.S. trading, adds settled oil prices)
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Forbes Energy eyes quick emergence from prepackaged Chapter 11
CHICAGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. oilfield services company
Forbes Energy Services Ltd said it expected to
"promptly" emerge from bankruptcy after filing a Chapter 11 plan
on Monday with a prepackaged...
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Forbes Energy Services Ltd said it expected to
"promptly" emerge from bankruptcy after filing a Chapter 11 plan
on Monday with a prepackaged...
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BRIEF-Realogy increases revolver capacity to $1.05 bln
* Realogy completes repricing of its approximately $1.1
billion term loan B facility and increases revolver capacity to
$1.05 billion
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billion term loan B facility and increases revolver capacity to
$1.05 billion
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Fed's Lacker favors faster rate hike path to curb inflation
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Lacker, the hawkish president of
the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, said on Monday he is
worried inflation could surge unless the U.S. central bank
raises interest rates...
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the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, said on Monday he is
worried inflation could surge unless the U.S. central bank
raises interest rates...
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UPDATE 1-Peru won't compensate Odebrecht for natgas pipeline project
LIMA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The government of Peru said Monday
that it will not compensate an Odebrecht-led consortium for
investments made in a natural gas pipeline project after
rescinding its...
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that it will not compensate an Odebrecht-led consortium for
investments made in a natural gas pipeline project after
rescinding its...
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies strengthen as Trump uncertainty lingers
SAO PAULO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
strengthened on Monday as traders sought further clarity on U.S.
President Donald Trump's protectionist pledges.
The Mexican peso...
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strengthened on Monday as traders sought further clarity on U.S.
President Donald Trump's protectionist pledges.
The Mexican peso...
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U.S. Treasury to sell $45 bln in 4-week bills
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - For details of the U.S.
Treasury's auction of 4-week bills on Tuesday, see:
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Treasury's auction of 4-week bills on Tuesday, see:
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N.Y. Fed adds PNC fund as reverse repo counterparty
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The New York Federal Reserve
said on Monday it added the PNC Government Money Market Fund
as a counterparty for its reverse repurchase agreement
program, effective Jan....
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said on Monday it added the PNC Government Money Market Fund
as a counterparty for its reverse repurchase agreement
program, effective Jan....
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UPDATE 1-Canada's Trudeau, ministers to discuss Trump plans for NAFTA
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau will begin a two-day retreat with his Cabinet on
Monday, focused mainly on the best approach to take with U.S.
President...
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Justin Trudeau will begin a two-day retreat with his Cabinet on
Monday, focused mainly on the best approach to take with U.S.
President...
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BRIEF-Pinnacle Financial files for potential mixed shelf size not disclosed
* Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc files for potential mixed
shelf; size not disclosed
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shelf; size not disclosed
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BRIEF-Pinnacle Foods Inc launches proposed refinancing
* Pinnacle Foods Inc - strengthened its outlook for adjusted
diluted EPS for 2016 to high end of its guidance range
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diluted EPS for 2016 to high end of its guidance range
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France enters green bond market with 22-year maturity - AFT
PARIS, Jan 23 (Reuters) - France is entering the
fast-growing market for green bonds with longest maturity ever
issued, the Agence France Tresor said on Monday as it launched
the sale.
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fast-growing market for green bonds with longest maturity ever
issued, the Agence France Tresor said on Monday as it launched
the sale.
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BRIEF-Lee Enterprises files for mixed shelf of up to $750 mln - SEC filing
* Lee Enterprises Inc files for mixed shelf of up to $750
million - SEC filing
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million - SEC filing
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India's top court dismisses plea to delay annual budget
NEW DELHI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - India's Supreme Court on
Monday dismissed a petition to delay the annual federal budget,
which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is scheduled to deliver on
Feb. 1.
...
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Monday dismissed a petition to delay the annual federal budget,
which Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is scheduled to deliver on
Feb. 1.
...
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TABLE-Euro zone debt falls in Q3 2016 - Eurostat
BRUSSELS, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The European Union's statistics office Eurostat released the
following data on government debt in the 19 countries sharing the euro currency and the wider
European Union...
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following data on government debt in the 19 countries sharing the euro currency and the wider
European Union...
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BRIEF-Teekay LNG contemplates new Norwegian bond issuance
* Teekay LNG - Intends to issue new senior unsecured bonds
in Norwegian bond market through add-on to its existing
Norwegian bonds due in October 2021
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in Norwegian bond market through add-on to its existing
Norwegian bonds due in October 2021
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RPT-INVESTMENT FOCUS-History suggests Trump month will be stocks down, dollar up
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - For financial markets, the Trump
era begins on Monday, and if history is any guide the following
month should be a rocky one for Wall Street but positive for the
dollar.
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era begins on Monday, and if history is any guide the following
month should be a rocky one for Wall Street but positive for the
dollar.
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Sunday, January 22, 2017
As investors seek hefty rate hike, credibility test looms for Turkey central bank
ANKARA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank faces a
major credibility test when it meets on Tuesday, with investors
hoping for a significant interest rate hike after attempts to
defend the lira...
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major credibility test when it meets on Tuesday, with investors
hoping for a significant interest rate hike after attempts to
defend the lira...
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Dubai's DP World creates $3.7 bln investment vehicle with Canada's Caisse de dépôt
DUBAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Dubai ports operator DP World
said on Monday it was partnering with Canadian pension
fund manager Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to create an
investment vehicle...
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said on Monday it was partnering with Canadian pension
fund manager Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to create an
investment vehicle...
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Canada's Trudeau, ministers to discuss Trump plans for NAFTA
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau will begin a two-day retreat with his cabinet on
Monday, focused mainly on the best approach to take with new
U.S....
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Justin Trudeau will begin a two-day retreat with his cabinet on
Monday, focused mainly on the best approach to take with new
U.S....
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JGBs gain as Tokyo equities slip after Trump inauguration
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
rose on Monday as Tokyo stocks slipped and Treasuries gained
after the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president and
lifted investor...
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rose on Monday as Tokyo stocks slipped and Treasuries gained
after the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president and
lifted investor...
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Dollar falls more than 1 percent against yen
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped more than 1
percent against the yen on Monday, as investors locked in gains
on the greenback's recent rise as they waited for newly
inaugurated U.S....
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percent against the yen on Monday, as investors locked in gains
on the greenback's recent rise as they waited for newly
inaugurated U.S....
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Sterling rises to one-month highs vs dollar
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The pound rose to its highest
against the dollar in a month on Monday, as the greenback sold
off broadly.
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against the dollar in a month on Monday, as the greenback sold
off broadly.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar slips, stocks on defensive after Trump's protectionist address
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped and Asian
shares were on the defensive on Monday as worries about
President Donald Trump's protectionist policies outweighed
optimism that he will follow...
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shares were on the defensive on Monday as worries about
President Donald Trump's protectionist policies outweighed
optimism that he will follow...
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Euro edges up to more than one-month high vs dollar
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The euro rose to a more than
one-month high in early Asian trade on Monday, as investors
locked in gains on the dollar's recent rise as they awaited
newly sworn-in U.S....
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one-month high in early Asian trade on Monday, as investors
locked in gains on the dollar's recent rise as they awaited
newly sworn-in U.S....
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BRIEF-Biostime International Holdings proposes to conduct international senior notes offering
* Proposes to conduct international offering of US$150
million aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% senior notes due
2021
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million aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% senior notes due
2021
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Venezuela's Maduro taps ally Sanguino to head central bank
CARACAS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas
Maduro on Sunday tapped a political ally and economist, Ricardo
Sanguino, to be the new chief of the country's central bank,
amid a deep...
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Maduro on Sunday tapped a political ally and economist, Ricardo
Sanguino, to be the new chief of the country's central bank,
amid a deep...
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Argentina avoids Trump uncertainty with bond sale, finmin tells paper
BUENOS AIRES, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Argentina shielded itself
from potential market volatility after the election of U.S.
President Donald Trump by selling a more-than-expected $7
billion in bonds on...
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from potential market volatility after the election of U.S.
President Donald Trump by selling a more-than-expected $7
billion in bonds on...
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Trump, Israel's Netanyahu to speak at 1:30 pm ET/1830 GMT -WHouse
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - New U.S. President Donald
Trump will speak by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu at 1:30 p.m. ET/1830 GMT on Sunday, the White
House said.
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Trump will speak by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu at 1:30 p.m. ET/1830 GMT on Sunday, the White
House said.
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UPDATE 1-Iraq announces sale of $1 bln in bonds guaranteed by U.S.
BAGHDAD, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Iraq announced the sale of $1
billion in bonds guaranteed by the United States, paying an
interest of 2.1 percent, far below the 9 percent yield on the
country's...
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billion in bonds guaranteed by the United States, paying an
interest of 2.1 percent, far below the 9 percent yield on the
country's...
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UPDATE 1-Trump son-in-law Kushner can serve as White House adviser -Justice Department
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump can
hire his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a senior White House
adviser without breaking federal anti-nepotism laws, the U.S.
Department of...
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hire his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as a senior White House
adviser without breaking federal anti-nepotism laws, the U.S.
Department of...
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Iraq announces sale of $1 bln in bonds guaranteed by U.S.
BAGHDAD, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Iraq announced the sale of $1
billion in bonds guaranteed by the United States, paying an
interest of 2.1 percent, far below the price the country is
paying for its...
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billion in bonds guaranteed by the United States, paying an
interest of 2.1 percent, far below the price the country is
paying for its...
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
Trump son-in-law Kushner cleared to serve as White House adviser - NY Times
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of
Justice has decided that President Donald Trump can hire his
son-in-law Jared Kushner as a senior White House adviser without
breaking federal...
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Justice has decided that President Donald Trump can hire his
son-in-law Jared Kushner as a senior White House adviser without
breaking federal...
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UPDATE 3-As Trump enters White House, California renews climate change fight
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - California released new
measures to fight climate change within minutes of Donald Trump
being sworn in as U.S. president on Friday, signaling the
state's commitment...
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measures to fight climate change within minutes of Donald Trump
being sworn in as U.S. president on Friday, signaling the
state's commitment...
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Friday, January 20, 2017
UPDATE 2-As Trump takes over, U.S. ends plan to cut mortgage premiums
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Trump administration,
hours after taking office on Friday, suspended a plan to cut
mortgage insurance premiums on federally insured home loans that
the U.S....
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hours after taking office on Friday, suspended a plan to cut
mortgage insurance premiums on federally insured home loans that
the U.S....
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UPDATE 2-Puerto Rico governor cites 'sharp contrast' with island's overseers
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello on
Friday criticized a set of recommendations by the federal board
in charge of managing the U.S. territory's finances, signaling a
potential...
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Friday criticized a set of recommendations by the federal board
in charge of managing the U.S. territory's finances, signaling a
potential...
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U.S. bankruptcy court judge OKs $425 million for Avaya loan
NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy court judge
granted Avaya Inc approval on Friday to tap $425 million of the
$725 million loan proposed to carry the telecommunications
company through...
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granted Avaya Inc approval on Friday to tap $425 million of the
$725 million loan proposed to carry the telecommunications
company through...
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ steady following earlier losses on domestic data
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3315 or 75.10 U.S. cents
* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar pared
earlier...
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* Bond prices mostly higher across the maturity curve
By Solarina Ho
TORONTO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar pared
earlier...
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BRIEF-Berry Plastics Group enters into agreement with Credit Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch and Citibank
* Entered into incremental assumption agreement with Credit
Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch, and CitiBank, N.A. - SEC
filing
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Suisse Ag, Cayman Islands Branch, and CitiBank, N.A. - SEC
filing
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Greece says it may extend fiscal contingency mechanism to 2019
ATHENS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Greece may extend a contingency
mechanism by a year until 2019 to ensure it meets fiscal targets
and end a stalemate in talks with its euro zone lenders and the
IMF over a...
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mechanism by a year until 2019 to ensure it meets fiscal targets
and end a stalemate in talks with its euro zone lenders and the
IMF over a...
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LATAM CLOSE-LatAm primary sees busiest week of the year
* CLISA preps reopening of 2023 bond
* Argentine airport operator eyes US$400m debt issue
* Argentina on track to hit 3.5% growth target - Tsy minister
By Mike Gambale
NEW YORK, Jan...
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* Argentine airport operator eyes US$400m debt issue
* Argentina on track to hit 3.5% growth target - Tsy minister
By Mike Gambale
NEW YORK, Jan...
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BRIEF-CARROLS RESTAURANT GROUP ENTERED INTO FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK
* CARROLS RESTAURANT GROUP INC SAYS ENTERED INTO FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
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AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
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UPDATE 1-Fed's Williams says need to raise rates before economy overshoots
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal
Reserve Bank President John Williams on Friday repeated his view
that the U.S. central bank needs to reduce monetary stimulus
before the...
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Reserve Bank President John Williams on Friday repeated his view
that the U.S. central bank needs to reduce monetary stimulus
before the...
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TREASURIES-Yields fall as Trump adopts populist, over fiscal, tone
(Recasts with Trump inauguration, adds quotes, updates prices)
* Yields fall from 2-1/2 week highs
* Trump adopts populist tone in inauguration speech
* Treasury to sell $88 bln short,...
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* Yields fall from 2-1/2 week highs
* Trump adopts populist tone in inauguration speech
* Treasury to sell $88 bln short,...
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Fed's Williams says need to raise rates before economy overshoots
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal
Reserve Bank President John Williams on Friday repeated his view
that the U.S. central bank needs to reduce monetary stimulus
before the...
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Reserve Bank President John Williams on Friday repeated his view
that the U.S. central bank needs to reduce monetary stimulus
before the...
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UPDATE 2-Odebrecht group ready to return $5 bln pipeline contract to Peru
LIMA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A consortium controlled by
Brazilian builder Odebrecht S.A. will miss a
financing deadline on Monday for a natural gas pipeline project
in Peru and awaits government...
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Brazilian builder Odebrecht S.A. will miss a
financing deadline on Monday for a natural gas pipeline project
in Peru and awaits government...
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UPDATE 2-German bond yields hit one-month high as Trump, reflation in focus
* Euro zone periphery govt bond yields http://tmsnrt.rs/2ii2Bqr
(Adds Italian bond yields, updates prices)
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(Adds Italian bond yields, updates prices)
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EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies up ahead of Trump inauguration
SAO PAULO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies
strengthened on Friday on a tentative rebound in risk appetite
ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
The Mexican...
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strengthened on Friday on a tentative rebound in risk appetite
ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
The Mexican...
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BRIEF-S&P says Czech Republic 'AA-/A-1+' foreign currency and 'AA/A-1+' local currency ratings affirmed; outlook stable
* S&P says Czech Republic 'AA-/A-1+' foreign currency and
'AA/A-1+' local currency ratings affirmed; outlook stable
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'AA/A-1+' local currency ratings affirmed; outlook stable
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Venezuela 2016 inflation hits 800 pct, GDP shrinks 19 percent- document
CARACAS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Venezuelan consumer prices rose
800 percent in 2016 while the economy contracted by 18.6
percent, according to preliminary central bank figures seen by
Reuters, the...
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800 percent in 2016 while the economy contracted by 18.6
percent, according to preliminary central bank figures seen by
Reuters, the...
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BRIEF-Shamaran Petroleum expects to raise gross proceeds of about CAD 36 million
* Pricing of private placement was determined during book-building process to be 0.10
Canadian dollar (equal to 0.67 Swedish crown) per share
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Canadian dollar (equal to 0.67 Swedish crown) per share
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INVESTMENT FOCUS-History suggests Trump month will be stocks down, dollar up
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - For financial markets, the Trump
era begins on Monday, and if history is any guide the following
month should be a rocky one for Wall Street but positive for the
dollar.
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era begins on Monday, and if history is any guide the following
month should be a rocky one for Wall Street but positive for the
dollar.
Read more
U.S. bankers tell Europeans to think positively on Trump
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. bankers, buoyed
by a resurgence in profits, are advising their counterparts in
Europe to think positively about the new administration of...
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by a resurgence in profits, are advising their counterparts in
Europe to think positively about the new administration of...
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UPDATE 1-UK retail sales dive as inflation weighs, jolting sterling
* Official figures show more signs of inflation pressure
(Adds sterling's reaction, economist quotes)
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(Adds sterling's reaction, economist quotes)
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Berlin: No reason to speculate about return to G8 format with Russia
BERLIN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - There is no reason to speculate
about a return to the Group of Eight (G8) meetings that included
Russia, a spokesman for the German government said on Friday.
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about a return to the Group of Eight (G8) meetings that included
Russia, a spokesman for the German government said on Friday.
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CEE MARKETS-Currencies ease ahead of Trump inauguration, data lifts stocks
* Forint, leu ease a shade, activity low as Trump will be
sworn in
* Hungarian wages in biggest jump in 5 years
* Budapest leads stocks rise, its index is near record highs
By Sandor...
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sworn in
* Hungarian wages in biggest jump in 5 years
* Budapest leads stocks rise, its index is near record highs
By Sandor...
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UPDATE 1-Russia's economy minister forecasts 2 pct growth if no shocks
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Russia's economy
could grow by 2 percent in 2017 as long as there are no external
shocks such as a renewed fall in oil prices, Economy Minister
Maxim Oreshkin...
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could grow by 2 percent in 2017 as long as there are no external
shocks such as a renewed fall in oil prices, Economy Minister
Maxim Oreshkin...
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UPDATE 1-China cuts reserve ratios for big 5 banks temporarily amid cash crunch-sources
SHANGHAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - China has allowed its five
biggest banks to temporarily lower the amount of money that they
must hold as reserves to relieve pressure in its financial
system as demand...
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biggest banks to temporarily lower the amount of money that they
must hold as reserves to relieve pressure in its financial
system as demand...
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Turkish central bank opens $300 mln forex depo auction
ISTANBUL, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank opened a
$300 million forex depo auction with a one-week maturity on
Friday, a move bankers have said was effectively a form of a
swap transaction...
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$300 million forex depo auction with a one-week maturity on
Friday, a move bankers have said was effectively a form of a
swap transaction...
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
REFILE-China cuts reserve ratios for five big banks temporarily amid cash squeeze - sources
SHANGHAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - China has allowed its five
biggest banks to temporarily lower the amount of cash that they
must hold as reserves, to ease seasonal liquidity tightness amid
huge cash...
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biggest banks to temporarily lower the amount of cash that they
must hold as reserves, to ease seasonal liquidity tightness amid
huge cash...
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UPDATE 2-Toshiba making preparations for sale of stake in chip business -sources
* State-backed bank considers investment in chip business
-sources
(Recasts and write through with details of sale preparations)
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-sources
(Recasts and write through with details of sale preparations)
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UPDATE 5-Washington braces for anti-Trump protests, New Yorkers march
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Washington turned
into a virtual fortress on Thursday ahead of Donald Trump's
presidential inauguration, while thousands of people took to the
streets of New...
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into a virtual fortress on Thursday ahead of Donald Trump's
presidential inauguration, while thousands of people took to the
streets of New...
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JGBs edge higher as BOJ debt-buying operation helps, Trump awaited
TOKYO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices
edged higher on Friday as a regular debt-buying operation by the
Bank of Japan helped offset pressure from an overnight drop in
U.S....
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edged higher on Friday as a regular debt-buying operation by the
Bank of Japan helped offset pressure from an overnight drop in
U.S....
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China's debt levels are manageable - stats bureau
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - China's debt levels are
manageable, the statistics bureau said on Friday.
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manageable, the statistics bureau said on Friday.
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BRIEF-Hercules Capital prices $200.0 million of convertible senior notes
* Hercules Capital prices $200.0 million of convertible
senior notes upsized from $150.0 million
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senior notes upsized from $150.0 million
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UPDATE 1-China Q4 GDP grows 6.8 pct, slightly better than expected, but debt risks loom
(adds data)
By Kevin Yao and Elias Glenn
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Boosted by higher government
spending and record bank lending, China's economy grew by a
faster-than-expected 6.8 percent...
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By Kevin Yao and Elias Glenn
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Boosted by higher government
spending and record bank lending, China's economy grew by a
faster-than-expected 6.8 percent...
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BRIEF-Citic Resources says nominees secured financial support from Australia
* Portland Aluminium Smelter to restart capacity lost after
power outage voluntary announcement
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power outage voluntary announcement
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UPDATE 4-Oakland Raiders seek NFL's blessing for move to Las Vegas
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The NFL's Oakland Raiders filed paperwork with the league on Thursday to move to Las Vegas following months of negotiations to build a new stadium in Nevada, officials said.
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UPDATE 1-Bankruptcy judge denies request for Peabody equity committee
ST. LOUIS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. bankruptcy judge denied
on Thursday a request by Peabody Energy Corp
shareholders to order the appointment of an official equity
committee in the coal miner's...
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on Thursday a request by Peabody Energy Corp
shareholders to order the appointment of an official equity
committee in the coal miner's...
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China seen posting steady Q4 GDP growth of 6.7 pct, but debt risk fears grow
BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Boosted by higher government
spending and record bank lending, China is expected to report
on Friday that its economy grew by a steady 6.7 percent in the
fourth quarter,...
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spending and record bank lending, China is expected to report
on Friday that its economy grew by a steady 6.7 percent in the
fourth quarter,...
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Ex-Sentinel chief loses bid to void conviction, 14-year prison term
Jan 19 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court rejected former
Sentinel Management Group Inc chief Eric Bloom's bid to void his
conviction and 14-year prison sentence over an estimated $666
million fraud...
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Sentinel Management Group Inc chief Eric Bloom's bid to void his
conviction and 14-year prison sentence over an estimated $666
million fraud...
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BRIEF-Autodesk says discussing amendments to financial covenants in credit agreement with lenders
* Autodesk- As result of business model transition,
discussing amendments to financial covenants in credit agreement
with lenders- SEC filing
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Further company...
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discussing amendments to financial covenants in credit agreement
with lenders- SEC filing
Source text: (http://bit.ly/2k8j5Tl)
Further company...
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Brazil's Temer declares national mourning for Supreme Court judge
SAO PAULO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Michel
Temer on Thursday declared three days of national mourning after
the death of Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki in a plane
crash off the...
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Temer on Thursday declared three days of national mourning after
the death of Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki in a plane
crash off the...
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, bond yields up on strong U.S. data; Wall St dips
* Graphic: World FX rates in 2017 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh
(Updates to U.S. market close, adds commentary)
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(Updates to U.S. market close, adds commentary)
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UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury nominee Mnuchin hammered over offshore tax havens
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary
nominee Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday he would work to
eliminate the need for offshore tax havens, as Democratic
senators accused the Wall...
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nominee Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday he would work to
eliminate the need for offshore tax havens, as Democratic
senators accused the Wall...
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Soros says uncertainty over Trump will cause markets to falter
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The billionaire investor George Soros on
Thursday said that global markets will falter given the
uncertainty of new U.S. president Donald Trump's policies.
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Thursday said that global markets will falter given the
uncertainty of new U.S. president Donald Trump's policies.
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Mnuchin not in favor of cutting federal ties with Fannie, Freddie
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's pick for U.S. Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, on
Thursday told a Senate panel he does not believe in severing
federal ties with and...
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Trump's pick for U.S. Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, on
Thursday told a Senate panel he does not believe in severing
federal ties with and...
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Plane carrying Brazil Supreme Court judge crashed into sea - source
BRASILIA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A plane carrying Brazilian
Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki, who is overseeing a
massive corruption investigation, crashed into the sea off the
coast of Rio de...
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Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki, who is overseeing a
massive corruption investigation, crashed into the sea off the
coast of Rio de...
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UPDATE 1-Chicago pays big market penalty for $888.7 million bonds
CHICAGO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Chicago's $888.7 million of
tax-free general obligation bonds fetched hefty yields and
coupons on Thursday, as the city continued to pay a big market
penalty for its...
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tax-free general obligation bonds fetched hefty yields and
coupons on Thursday, as the city continued to pay a big market
penalty for its...
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New York gives legal guidance to sanctuary cities for immigrants
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - New York's attorney general on
Thursday published legal guidance for local cities and towns
that want to combat tougher federal immigration enforcement
expected in the...
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Thursday published legal guidance for local cities and towns
that want to combat tougher federal immigration enforcement
expected in the...
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U.S. Treasury nominee says would enforce all Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury will
enforce all sanctions against Russia unless a deal were reached
between Washington and Moscow, President-elect Donald Trump's
nominee to run the...
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enforce all sanctions against Russia unless a deal were reached
between Washington and Moscow, President-elect Donald Trump's
nominee to run the...
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U.S. Treasury to sell $88 bln in notes
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - For details of the U.S.
Treasury's auction of 2-year, 5-year and 7 year notes next week,
see:
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Treasury's auction of 2-year, 5-year and 7 year notes next week,
see:
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U.S. 30-year mortgage rates fall to lowest since Dec -Freddie
NEW YORK, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Interest rates on U.S. 30-year
fixed-rate mortgages declined for a third straight week to their
lowest levels since early December, mortgage finance agency
Freddie Mac...
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fixed-rate mortgages declined for a third straight week to their
lowest levels since early December, mortgage finance agency
Freddie Mac...
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BRIEF-INVESTEDGE GETS $5 MLN GROWTH DEBT FINANCING FROM VISTARA CAPITAL PARTNERS
* SAYS GETS $5 MILLION GROWTH DEBT FINANCING FROM VISTARA
CAPITAL PARTNERS
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CANADA FX DEBT-C$ hits 2-week low as greenback climbs
* Canadian dollar at C$1.3295, or 75.22 U.S. cents
* Loonie touches its weakest since Jan. 4 at C$1.3324
* Bond prices lower across a steeper yield curve
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The...
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* Loonie touches its weakest since Jan. 4 at C$1.3324
* Bond prices lower across a steeper yield curve
TORONTO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The...
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WRAPUP 1-U.S housing starts surge in December; jobless claims near 43-year low
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilding rebounded
more than expected in December as a strengthening economy boosts
demand for rental housing.
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more than expected in December as a strengthening economy boosts
demand for rental housing.
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UPDATE 1-Foreign investment in Canadian securities hits 11-month low
OTTAWA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Foreign investment in Canadian
securities dropped to an 11-month low in November, with
non-residents buying a net C$7.24 billion ($5.44 billion) worth
of bonds, stocks and...
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securities dropped to an 11-month low in November, with
non-residents buying a net C$7.24 billion ($5.44 billion) worth
of bonds, stocks and...
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BRIEF-Liberty Media Corp says LMCK shares will be reserved by Liberty for issuance to F1 teams at a per share purchase price of $21.26
* Liberty Media Corporation announces proposed private
offering of cash convertible senior notes to buy $400m of LMCK
shares to be held for Formula 1 teams
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offering of cash convertible senior notes to buy $400m of LMCK
shares to be held for Formula 1 teams
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Brazil may offer Rio 3-year grace period under fiscal deal - newspaper
BRASILIA, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state
may get a 3-year grace period and 8.5 billion reais ($2.64
billion) in bank loans under a fiscal rescue plan being
negotiated with the...
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may get a 3-year grace period and 8.5 billion reais ($2.64
billion) in bank loans under a fiscal rescue plan being
negotiated with the...
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BRIEF-Peabody Energy says agreed to settlement with unsecured Creditors' Committee
* Peabody Energy says settlement resolves Peabody's
creditors' potential objections to its bankruptcy plan
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creditors' potential objections to its bankruptcy plan
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UPDATE 1-Nigeria raises local currency bonds at yields below inflation
LAGOS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Nigeria has raised 214.95 billion
naira ($704.18 mln) in local currency bonds at its first auction
this year, with the debts sold at yields below galloping
inflation, the...
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naira ($704.18 mln) in local currency bonds at its first auction
this year, with the debts sold at yields below galloping
inflation, the...
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China state banks offer funds in bid to cool fierce liquidity squeeze, yuan dips
SHANGHAI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Short-term funding costs in
China shot to their stiffest level in nearly 10 years on
Thursday on fears of a cash crunch heading into its most
important holiday of the...
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China shot to their stiffest level in nearly 10 years on
Thursday on fears of a cash crunch heading into its most
important holiday of the...
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UPDATE 1-Cheering better growth, ECB still to keep policy, stimulus unchanged
FRANKFURT, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Even as euro zone growth and
inflation slowly pick up pace, the European Central Bank is set
to argue on Thursday that its extra-easy policy stance is still
needed to...
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inflation slowly pick up pace, the European Central Bank is set
to argue on Thursday that its extra-easy policy stance is still
needed to...
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Hammond: UK's budget stance is "steady as she goes"
DAVOS, Switzerland Jan 19 (Reuters) - British finance
minister Philip Hammond said on Thursday he saw no case right
now for using some of the room he reserved last year for the
government to borrow...
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minister Philip Hammond said on Thursday he saw no case right
now for using some of the room he reserved last year for the
government to borrow...
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Barclays chairman says government supports 3-year post-Brexit transition
DAVOS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Britain's government is supportive
of a three-year transition period for the financial sector after
Britain exits the European Union, Barclays Chairman
John McFarlane said...
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of a three-year transition period for the financial sector after
Britain exits the European Union, Barclays Chairman
John McFarlane said...
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Egypt considering temporary stamp duty on stock market deals - sources
CAIRO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Egypt is considering temporarily
reintroducing a stamp duty on stock market transactions after
the tax was frozen in 2014, two finance ministry sources told
Reuters on...
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reintroducing a stamp duty on stock market transactions after
the tax was frozen in 2014, two finance ministry sources told
Reuters on...
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017
U.S. investors took 11 pct of Italy's new 15-yr bond-Treasury
MILAN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. investors took around 11
percent of a new 15-year bond Italy issued on Wednesday, the
Treasury said, after a lead manager of the sale had estimated
that 30 percent of...
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percent of a new 15-year bond Italy issued on Wednesday, the
Treasury said, after a lead manager of the sale had estimated
that 30 percent of...
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Trump Treasury nominee Mnuchin to defend banking record to senators
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - President-elect Donald
Trump's choice for Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, will
defend his banking record in the aftermath of the financial
crisis on Thursday and...
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Trump's choice for Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, will
defend his banking record in the aftermath of the financial
crisis on Thursday and...
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China sees fierce pre-holiday liquidity scramble, money rates surge but yuan dips
SHANGHAI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Short-term funding costs in
China shot to their highest level in nearly 10 years on Thursday
on fears that liquidity was sharply tightening heading into the
long Lunar...
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China shot to their highest level in nearly 10 years on Thursday
on fears that liquidity was sharply tightening heading into the
long Lunar...
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UPDATE 1-Ex-Canadian Pacific CEO, activist investor teaming up for CSX stake: source
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Former Canadian Pacific Chief Executive
Hunter Harrison is in advanced talks to team up with a former
Pershing Square Capital partner, seeking to shake up rival
railroad CSX Corp,...
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Hunter Harrison is in advanced talks to team up with a former
Pershing Square Capital partner, seeking to shake up rival
railroad CSX Corp,...
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UPDATE 1-U.S. watchdog calls Peabody bankruptcy plan fees 'exorbitant'
CHICAGO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's bankruptcy
watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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watchdog objected on Wednesday to certain parts of Peabody
Energy Corp's plan to slash $5 billion of debt and
exit Chapter 11, calling a...
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Former Canadian Pacific CEO Harrison, Paul Hilal in talks for CSX stake
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Former Canadian Pacific Chief Executive
Hunter Harrison is in advanced talks to team up with former
Pershing Square Capital partner Paul Hilal to acquire activist
stake in rival...
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Hunter Harrison is in advanced talks to team up with former
Pershing Square Capital partner Paul Hilal to acquire activist
stake in rival...
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BRIEF-Fitch affirms Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Water Revs at 'AA-' outlook stable
* Fitch- affirms Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Water Revs
at 'AA-'; outlook stable
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at 'AA-'; outlook stable
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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 19
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the
Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does
not vouch for their accuracy.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares down, dollar jumps on Yellen's rate hike signal
TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged lower on
Thursday and the dollar rebounded after Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen hinted that interest rates in the United States
could rise quickly...
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Thursday and the dollar rebounded after Federal Reserve Chair
Janet Yellen hinted that interest rates in the United States
could rise quickly...
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BRIEF-Hudson announces private placement
* Hudson Resources Inc - Will be seeking approval from TSX
venture exchange to complete a non-brokered private placement of
23 million units
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venture exchange to complete a non-brokered private placement of
23 million units
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