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China eased export curbs for rare earths on Thursday, restoring it to near-2010 levels in a bid to appease its trading partners, but the European Union said the measure did not go far enough to address concerns of stable supplies.

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The Women's World Cup Final will feature the US against Japan. The final match will be held in Germany on Sunday July 17 at 2:00 p.m ET.

The number of Americans claiming initial unemployment benefits dropped last week, but remained elevated and retail sales barely rose, suggesting the economy would struggle to regain speed in the second half.

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Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda warned on Thursday that recent yen strength does not reflect economic fundamentals, escalating a verbal campaign to cool the rising yen although traders saw little immediate chance that authorities would intervene directly in the market.

United States will play against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, July 17, after both sides recorded 3-1 victories in the semi finals.

The Federal Reserve is ready to ease monetary policy further if economic growth and inflation slow much more, Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday, giving a boost to the bruised stock market.

The U.S. faced France on Wednesday

The U.S. Women's World Cup team will be vying for the soccer world cup title for the first time since it last won in 1999.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the central bank is ready to ease monetary policy further if the economy weakens and inflation moves lower, hinting policymakers were actively mulling further stimulus.

The U.S. Women's World Cup 2011 team will advance to the finals after defeating France 3-1.

Luanda beat out perennials such as Tokyo, Oslo and New York as the city with the highest cost of living.

The following are highlights of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's prepared remarks on Wednesday to the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee as part of his semi-annual testimony on the U.S. economy and monetary policy.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the central bank is ready to ease monetary policy further if the economy weakens and inflation moves lower, suggesting policymakers are actively mulling further stimulus.

The United States beat France 3 to 1 in the Women's World Cup semifinals on Wednesday in Germany.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the central bank is ready to ease monetary policy further if the economy weakens and inflation moves lower, suggesting policymakers are actively mulling further stimulus.

U.S. vs. France in the Semifinals

Lauren Cheney scored in the ninth minute.

The following are highlights of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's prepared remarks on Wednesday to the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee as part of his semi-annual testimony on the U.S. economy and monetary policy.

To watch the trilling US women's soccer match against France for the 2011 Women's World Cup Semifinal match (already in progress), you have several options.