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Geithner says less need for government in markets

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday a strengthening economy means the government can end some of the extraordinary support it put in place for markets and prepare for a slow recovery.

EU offers climate aid

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The European Union outlined a scaled-back offer to help poor nations combat global warming on Thursday as some nations expressed gloom about prospects of a new U.N. climate deal in Copenhagen in December.

US copper closes down in consolidation below $3/lb

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U.S. copper futures closed down on Thursday, as prices extended a phase of consolidation below the $3.00 a lb level and fell under the weight of renewed concerns about near-term demand prospects, analysts said.
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When Will Global Oil Consumption Rebound?

With global oil consumption having decreased relative to year-earlier levels in every quarter since the middle of last year, we have now experienced four consecutive quarterly declines in world oil use, with another decline expected in the current quarter.
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IEA sees higher global oil use as economy recovers

Global oil demand will be almost 0.5 million barrels per day higher than previously forecast this year and next on stronger-than-expected U.S. and Chinese fuel consumption, the International Energy Agency said.
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Central banks keep rates at record low

Britain, South Korea and New Zealand left interest rates at record lows on Thursday, with Canada expected to follow suit, but in Asia at least there were signs that thoughts are turning to tighter policy.
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Asian shares firm, oil up, dollar defensive

Asian stocks rose on Thursday as investors continued to switch into riskier assets amid growing confidence the global economy is recovering, keeping the dollar on the defensive.
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Asian stocks rise, oil supported after OPEC

Asian stocks rose on Thursday as hopes for global economic recovery prompted investors to shift into riskier assets, while oil found support above $71 a barrel following OPEC's decision to keep output steady.
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China' next round of ore talks in jeopardy

China's next iron ore pricing negotiation is now in jeopardy after Rio Tinto suspended this year's talks with Chinese steel mills without agreement just two months before the 2010 round was due to begin.
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FAW to contribute financing to Saab deal: report

Chinese automaker FAW is set to help finance luxury sportscar maker Koenigsegg's planned purchase of Saab Automobile GM.UL, a Swedish newspaper reported on Wednesday without disclosing its sources.
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China's SAIC may take a passive stake in Saab-source

China's largest automaker SAIC Motor group (600104.SS) may take a passive stake in Saab Automobile [GM.UL] by teaming with luxury sportscar maker Koenigsegg, a source with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.
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China to cut auto parts tariff from Sept. 1

China has eliminated additional charges on imported auto parts, starting Sept 1 this year, the top planning body said on Wednesday, ending a two-year dispute with the World Trade Organization.
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Hyundai to build 3rd China plant in early 2010-exec

Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS), South Korea's top automaker, and its China partner will start building their third plant in China early next year as its sales in the fastest growing major auto market may soon outpace existing capacity, an company executive said on Wednesday.
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China's Geely eyes bid for Ford's Volvo car

China's Geely Automotive (0175.HK) said its parent company plans to bid for all of Ford Motor Co's (F.N) Volvo Car Corp, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to chase a foreign marque in a global industry shakeup.
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Myanmar junta asserts control over rebellious region

Myanmar's military regime is stepping up efforts to show its neighbors that armed ethnic separatists on its border are under control after violent clashes that sent thousands of refugees pouring into China.
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China's CNPC gets $30 billion loan for overseas buys

China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), parent of Asia's largest oil and gas producer PetroChina, said it secured a $30 billion state loan to fund overseas expansion, as Beijing seeks to secure resources for the world's fastest-growing major economy.

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