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UK Retail Sales Fall; Old Mutual Sells Nordic Business for

Arthi Gupta
15 Dec, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes advanced after retail sales volume declined and Ireland''s manufacturing price inflation eased in November. UK inflation expectations for the year ahead eased in November.

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall, Producer Prices Rise

Arthi Gupta
15 Dec, 2011
New York City

The U.S. indexes gained after weekly jobless claims fell to 366,000, producer price index rose 0.3% and foreclosure filings declined 14% in November. Lam Research agreed to acquire Novellus for $3.3 billion and Fujifilm agreed to buy SonoSite for $995 million.

Nikkei in Tokyo Falls 1.7% , Tankan Index Turns Negative

Nigel Thomas
15 Dec, 2011
New York City

Stocks in Tokyo extended losses after the latest quarterly survey of big businesses showed a fall in confidence. Large businesses also plan to cut capital expenditure in the quarter ahead. Ocean freight companies dropped to the lows of the year after rates fell on the Asia-Europe route.

Euro Area Inflation Steady; French Output Stagnates

Arthi Gupta
15 Dec, 2011
New York City

Employment in the euro area fell in the third quarter. German private sector improved but French private sector output stagnated in December. Swedish unemployment rate dropped in November to 6.7% and Dutch jobless rate held at 5.8%.

Weak Commodities Extend Losses in Australia; JB Hi-Fi Down

Marcus Jacob
15 Dec, 2011
New York City

Australian stocks extended losses for the third day in a row as commodities plunged in Asian markets. Silver tumbled 8%, copper fell more than 6% and gold declined 5%. Australian banks reiterate their lack of willingness to pass on future rate hikes as profits soar to record high.

Spanish Debt Auction and a Rebound in Euro Lifts Markets

Arthi Gupta
15 Dec, 2011
New York City

European indexes gained after Spain raised

U.S. Indexes Drop 1%; Gold Falls $93, Oil Down 5%

Bikram Pandey
14 Dec, 2011
New York City

Market indexes in New York traded lower for the third day in a row as bond market yields rose in Europe and the euro declined. The S&P 500 index dropped nearly 4% in the week as the euro retreated more than 3%. Oil plunged 5%, silver tumbled 8% and gold dropped $93 an ounce.

Tokyo Stocks Struggle, Nexon IPO Raises $1.2 Billion

Nigel Thomas
14 Dec, 2011
New York City

Nikkei index Japan eased as markets in Asia fell and commodities eased. Revised financial statements from Olympus showed that the company was solvent in each of the last five year period, avoiding worst fears of investors. Nexon, the online gaming company raised $1.2 billion in a public offering.

UK Unemployment at 17-Year High; Logica Plunged 15%

Arthi Gupta
14 Dec, 2011
New York City

The UK indexes declined after unemployment increased to a 17-year high in the three months to October. Thomas Cook fell 3% after reporting an annual pre-tax loss. Wm Morrison planned to create more than 7,000 new jobs in 2012 and Logica plc plans to restructure and eliminate 1,300 jobs.

U.S. Mortgage Activity Rose 4.1%; GE Reaffirms 2012 Outlook

Arthi Gupta
14 Dec, 2011
New York City

The U.S. indexes futures fell and the mortgage and refinancing activity rose 4.1% in the previous week. Coca-Cola agreed to buy half of the equity in a Middle East based beverage business for $980 million. Joy Global quarterly net surged 33%.

Australian Stocks Flat; Wespac May Not Pass on Future Rate Cut

Marcus Jacob
14 Dec, 2011
New York City

Australian benchmark indexes closed nearly flat and the dollar briefly traded below parity. Mining and energy stocks generally closed higher. Rio Tinto said it has no immediate plans to increase its stake in Canada based Ivanhoe Mines. Westpac chief indicated future rate cuts may not be passed on.

German Outlook Cut; Swedish Unemployment Drops to 4.4%

Arthi Gupta
14 Dec, 2011
New York City

Euro area industrial production declined in October and a private survey lowered German growth outlook for this year and 2012. Portuguese inflation eased and Swiss producer and import prices declined in November.

Italian Bond Yields Rise; Euro-zone Production Drops

Arthi Gupta
14 Dec, 2011
New York City

European indexes edged lower after the U.S. Federal Reserve left key rate near zero and did not announce new stimulus measures. The Italian Treasury sold

World Markets in Holding Pattern; European Banks Slide

Bikram Pandey
13 Dec, 2011
New York City

World markets were in a holding pattern as the European banks sell assets to meet revised capital guidelines. Greece is expected to extend recession to the fifth year in 2012 as construction industry collapses. U.S. retailers and consumer spending linked stocks traded lower.

Weak U.S. Retail Sales in November; Best Buy Plunges 12%

Nichole Harper
13 Dec, 2011
New York City

U.S. stocks traded sideways ahead of the Fed statement this afternoon and retail sales in November rose at the slowest month since June. Best Buy dropped 12% after the electronics retailer reported weaker sales and 29% fall in earnings.

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