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Nikkei Slips Below 9,000 on Europe Fears

Japan's Nikkei average eased from a three-month high to trade below 9,000 Thursday amid uncertainty over the outcome of the Greek bailout talks.

China’s Inflation Eases in January, Aiding Leadership Transition

Inflation in China is expected to trend lower in January, which provides room for Beijing to stimulate the country's economy if the Euro area experiences a sharp recession. However, economists do not expect to see aggressive stimulus packages to be put in place as Beijing is looking to achieve a smooth leadership transition this year.

China Cabinet Economist Warns of 'Deflation' in 2012

China's headline consumer price index is on track to fall on a month-to-month basis in the coming months and mark a year-on-year decline in the second half of 2012, a government economist said in comments published on Friday.

BSE Sensex Up by 1 Percent; SBI, Tata Global Jump

The BSE Sensex rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday morning, led by gains in index heavyweights Reliance Industries (RELI.NS) and ICICI Bank (ICBK.NS), and were poised for their best month in at least ten.

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Top Five Drivers of India's Inflation

Observers of India's economy may wonder why inflation has persistently remained high over recent years - much higher than that in many other Asian economies.

China's 4Q GDP Growth Slowdown to 8.9% Won't Affect U.S. Automakers

China's GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2011 dipped to 8.9 percent, down from 9.1 percent in the prior quarter, but the Chinese government will likely take steps to ensure that a slowdown does not harm global manufacturers that increasingly look to China for new consumers.

Ron Paul - Is He Right About the U.S. Dollar, Inflation?

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, has predicted rising inflation and a collapse of the dollar due to the U.S.’s fiscal and monetary policies, but roughly three years into the economic recovery, inflation remains moderate. And the dollar? It’s holding its own and may strengthen in 2012.

Ron Paul is a Pirate

Ron Paul's has emerged as the new GOP frontrunner in Iowa with a not-Mitt tag. But political pundits and voters should pay greater heed to his sudden rise. The anyone but Romney title downplays Paul's emergence, writing him off as just the latest in a string of candidates-du-jour. But Ron Paul is more than a fling.

Moderate Inflation Should Give Fed More Time to Stimulate U.S. Economy

Inflation at the consumer level remains moderate -- and that should give the U.S Federal Reserve more time to stimulate the U.S. economy -- something that's good news for investors and job seekers alike.

Morocco consumer prices fall for 2nd time this year

Consumer prices in Morocco fell year-on-year in October, their second drop this year, due mostly to cheaper food, official data showed on Friday.

Canadian dollar hits six-week high after strong data

Dollar pushed higher by inflation data

The dollar firmed to a session high against the U.S. currency on Friday after data showed Canada's October inflation rate came in higher than forecast, curbing market bets on an interest rate cut.

Inflation eases but rate cut seen less likely

Canada's annual inflation rate moderated in October from a near three-year high in September but was still higher than expected, scaling back market bets for a central bank interest rate cut.

Bank of Canada sees slower growth in 2012

The Bank of Canada expects the economy to grow next year at its weakest pace since 2009, driven by domestic demand, while exports continue to underperform.

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U.S. Stock Index Futures Signal Early Gains

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.4 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.3 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.4 percent at 1007 GMT.

China Inflation Cools in October; More Policy Shifts Seen

China's annual inflation rate fell sharply in October to 5.5 percent in a further pullback from July's three-year peak, giving Beijing more room to fine tune policy to help an economy feeling the chill of a global slowdown.

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China Inflation Eases in October; Premier Reports Price Drop

China's annual inflation rate eased to 5.5 percent in October, a third straight month of decline from July's three-year peak and Premier Wen Jiabao said prices had fallen further since then.

Wall Street Week Ahead: Coping with Chaos in Europe

U.S. stock investors have had to take their own self-help course on living with uncertainty due to Europe's crisis, and they may need to draw on that next week because it is completely unclear when the next upheaval will come.

Bank of Canada's Carney says vigilant on C$ impact on economy

Canada's central bank is particularly vigilant in monitoring the effects of currency moves on inflation in times of great volatility, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said on Wednesday.

Growth in China’s manufacturing sector had dropped in October 2011, to 50.4 from 51.2 in September 2011.

Chinese Manufacturing Down in October

China's big manufacturers ran at their slowest pace in October since early 2009, purchasing managers' data shows, though signs of a bounce-back at smaller firms and a sharp fall in factory-gate prices suggest no swift change to interest rates.

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China PMI in Surprise Fall to Lowest Point Since 2009

With Europe Plan in Place, All Eyes Turn to Fed

The ink is barely dry on European leaders’ plan to resolve the Greek / Europe debt crisis, and attention has already turned to the U.S. Federal Reserve. Is there enough liquidity in the global financial system or will Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke need to deploy more monetary stimulus to grease the wheels of commerce?

College Costs Outpace Inflation: College Board

The cost of college in the United States rose sharply for the 2011-2012 school year, continuing a multiyear pattern in which public school increases outpaced private school hikes and both eclipsed the average rate of inflation by significant amounts, the College Board reported on Wednesday.

China Inflation Seen Below 5 Percent by November: Report

China's consumer inflation is likely to ease below 5 percent by November and December, a senior official at the country's economic planner said in remarks published on Monday, raising hopes Beijing can contain prices that have held near three-year highs.

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