Stock futures flat ahead of futures, options expiration
Stock index futures were little changed on Friday, following a late rally in a choppy session on Wall Street as investors positioned for the expiration of futures and options contracts.
Gold holds near record as haven buying supports
Gold held within reach of record highs in Europe on Friday as buyers looked to it as a haven against persistent fears of sovereign risk in Europe and after lackluster U.S. data raised doubts over wider economic recovery.
Euro holds near 3-week highs
The euro was pinned near three-week highs on Friday, on track for its second successive week of gains, while the dollar appeared vulnerable to further losses after falling below a key chart level.
The dollar slipped after a slew of disappointing U.S. economic data, which helped push U.S. Treasury yields to their lowest in a week.
Oil drops below $76 on signs of slowing growth
Oil prices fell more then $1 per barrel on Friday, retracing after sharp gains, on signs economic growth in the world's top two oil consumers may not be as rapid as expected.
A Chinese central bank adviser said on Friday economic growth was expected to slow in the second half of this year and that double-digit growth for the full year seemed unlikely.
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Euro nudges 3-week highs, dollar vulnerable
The euro held at three-week highs on Friday, on track for its second successive week of gains, while the dollar appeared vulnerable to further losses after falling below a key chart level.
Gold steady near all-time high on economic worries
Gold held steady near an all-time high on Friday after a rise in physical gold holdings supported by a weaker dollar and persistent worries about Europe's fiscal outlook.
Oil extends loss toward $76 on signs U.S. economy slowing
U.S. crude futures extended losses on Friday as sluggish economic indicators raised doubts about the sustainability of a recent acceleration in demand growth by top oil consumer the United States.
Euro nudges 3-week highs, dollar on backfoot
The euro held at three-week highs on Friday, on track for its second straight week of gains, while the dollar appeared vulnerable to further losses after falling below a key chart level.
Stock futures signal pause in rally
Stock index futures pointed to a pause in the rally on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.15 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.06 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.03 percent at 0705 GMT.
Gold to stay high on Europe worries
Gold prices remained near record high in Asian trade Friday as investors continued to trust the precious yellow metal amid Europe's financial crisis. Gold for immediate delivery was seen trading at $1244.84 an ounce at 11.30 a.m Singapore time after hitting as high as $1248.35 in early trade.
Asian stocks encouraged to rise by late Wall St rebound
Most Asian stocks rose on Friday, encouraged by a late rebound on Wall Street, while the euro hovered near 3-week highs against the dollar after a strong investor response to Spanish bond auctions.
Motorola to buy back debt and pump cash into spinoff: report
Motorola Inc will buy back most of its debt and pump the bulk of its remaining cash into its proposed spinoff of its money-losing mobile devices unit, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Risk on, as investors dive back into emerging markets: EPFR
Investors set aside sovereign debt fears and shifted their money to higher-returning assets in mid June, with emerging market assets and U.S. equities among the recipients of fresh cash, EPFR Global said in a report on Friday.
BP survives Washington week as investors weigh finances
BP Plc bosses weathered a week of anger in Washington but the energy giant's financial outlook faces renewed scrutiny from investors trying to gauge remaining costs and risks from the biggest oil spill in U.S. history.
Lawmakers lambast BP boss on spill, one apologizes
Lawmakers accused BP Plc Chief Executive Tony Hayward of evasion and ducking responsibility for the worst oil spill in U.S. history at a hearing on Thursday that was rocked by a Republican member of the panel apologizing to the company.
Fed's Kohn sees Europe risk, but to pull through: report
Europe's fiscal problems are a risk that will have some effect on U.S. growth during the rest of this year and 2011, U.S. Federal Reserve vice chairman Donald Kohn said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
Swaps plan seen staying in Wall Street reform bill
A sweeping overhaul of financial regulations will include a controversial plan to insulate banks from risky swap dealing, aides said on Thursday as lawmakers hammered out a final bill.
Australian Dollar Outlook 18/6/2010
The Australian dollar has rallied more than half a US cent overnight on the back of gains in equity markets in Europe and the US. The AUD rallied to a high of USD0.8684, driven by stronger equity markets and investor confidence.
Broadcom eyes U.S. providers for tablet chip sales
Broadcom Corp, whose chips power Apple Inc's iPad, expects more tablet computers using its chips to hit the U.S. market as early as this year, an executive for Broadcom said on Thursday.
United merger executives cite foreign, low-cost threats
United Airlines and Continental Airlines need to merge to be profitable in competing with low-cost and foreign carriers, executives of the two U.S. major airlines said on Thursday.
Daily forex forecast 18/6/2010
The Australian Dollar spent the majority of local trade yesterday above the 0.8600 cents mark as risk appetite returned to the market with high yielders the main benefactor.
Lawmakers accuse BP chief of evasion over oil spill
Lawmakers accused BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward of evasion and ducking responsibility for the worst oil spill in U.S. history when he appeared before them on Thursday to answer charges his company cut corners on its blown-out Gulf of Mexico well.
Jobless claims and price data back low rates policy
New claims for jobless aid rose last week while consumer prices notched their largest decline in nearly 1-1/2 years in May, suggesting interest rates will remain ultra low to nurse the fragile economic recovery.
Kroger posts profit beat amid Wal-Mart push
Kroger Co posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, suggesting it was holding its own amid heated competition from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other grocery stores.
Motorola and Sprint to sell Windows phone to businesses
Motorola Inc said on Thursday that it would launch a new phone based on Microsoft Corp software and that No. 3 U.S. mobile operator Sprint Nextel Corp will sell the phone to corporate customers.
Regulators move forward with broadband rules
U.S. communications authorities on Thursday took a small but significant step toward regulating high-speed Internet in a bid to reclaim oversight, setting the stage for an eventual legal showdown with industry heavyweights.
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