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Trade Deficit Data Belies U.S. Recovery

Wall Street is extolling the virtues of our rising U.S. trade deficit as a sure sign the economy is well on the road to a full and viable recovery. It was reported last week that our level of trade imbalance jumped to a six-month high in December to $48.8 billion (up 3.7%), from $47.1 billion in the prior month. For all of 2011, the shortfall grew 12% to $558 billion, the most since 2008.

By Michael Pento | 15:38 GMT | Micheal Pento

Euro and Pound Slip on Moody's Downgrade Warning

The euro and sterling fell Tuesday after rating agency Moody's warned it may cut its triple-A ratings of France, Britain and Austria while downgrading several euro zone countries, including Italy.

By Masayuki Kitano | 01:43 GMT | Reuters

Austerity Breeds Civil Unrest

Greece's Parliament on Sunday approved the austerity and debt-relief bill, required for the country to avoid bankruptcy. Greece's government has expelled 43 deputies from its ranks in parliament, over dissent in a do-or-die austerity vote. Will these measures be considered legal when challenged in court by allowing this.

Feb 13 | FXEmpire

Euro Gains After Greek Move

The euro edged up on Monday after the Greek parliament approved an austerity bill that put the country a step closer to securing much-needed funds, though market players warned of more hurdles before lenders seal a bailout deal.

By Eric Linton | Feb 13 |

Asian Markets and Euro Gain After Greek Vote

Asian shares and the euro gained modestly Monday, relieved by the Greek parliament's passage of austerity measures that put the country a step closer to securing a much-needed bailout fund and avoiding a messy default.

By Chikako Mogi | Feb 13 | Reuters

Australian Stock Market Leads - 02/13/2012

ASX

Australian stocks are in for a rough day as there are not enough leads from other markets to rally on Monday's opening, analysts say.

By Christine Gaylican | Feb 12 | IBTimes AU

Australian Dollar Outlook - 02/13/2012

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Bell FX Currency Outlook: The AUD tumbled on Friday from the close to 1.0800 to open just below 1.0700 this morning as financial markets became nervous before the vote on austerity measures by the Greek Parliament.

By Christine Gaylican | Feb 12 | IBTimes AU

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