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Global grain output may touch 1.60Bl in 2010-11

Global grain output is forecasted to be at 1.60 billion metric tons in 2010-11 period due to expected increase in production in US, South America and Australia, according to Germany-based analytical firm, FO Licht.

Gold stays high on Europe concerns

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Gold prices continued its northern journey in Asian trade Wednesday as concerns over European debt crisis escalated. Gold for immediate delivery was seen trading at $ 1237.43 an ounce at 11.00 a.m Singapore time while U.S. gold futures for August delivery eased after hitting an all-time record overnight. The contract was seen trading at $1236.59 an ounce at 11.00 a.m Singapore time on the comex division of Nymex.
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Forex Outlook - Interview with John Kicklighter, Currency Strategist at DailyFX.com

What is your Prediction for Gold in 2010 and 2011 Many are projecting gold to perhaps double in the span of one to two years. I think this would only be the case under one or two very severe circumstances. The most prominent threats are that the euro is abandoned or substantially restructured or there are a series of prominent downgrades amongst the major economies.
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Bernanke says Europe committed to euro's survival

European leaders are committed to ensuring the survival of the euro and have enough money to meet obligations of heavily indebted member countries, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Monday.
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Big record labels seeks to freeze LimeWire assets

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Bankrupt Lehman seeks more debt of NY building

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Emirates in record $11 billion order for A380s

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April job openings at highest since late 2008

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JPMorgan hit by big coal trading losses: traders

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GM recalls 1.5 million vehicles on fire risk

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Yahoo signs Beckham as brand ambassador

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Middle East Producers See More Heavy Oil in their Future

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Rates to stay low for some time: Fed's Evans

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Fed's Evans: rates to stay low for some time

A top U.S. Federal Reserve official said on Tuesday high unemployment and low inflation justify holding benchmark interest rates ultra-low for quite some time but European debt woes are unlikely to derail the U.S. economic recovery.
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Dow rises with Exxon but weak tech hits Nasdaq

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Wall St flat as euro-zone worries offsets Bernanke

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Bernanke comments to lift Wall St at open

Wall Street was poised for a higher open on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. economy appeared to have enough momentum to avoid a double-dip recession.

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