I.S.F.M. - International Support of Funds and Markets
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - January 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - February 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - March 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - April 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - May 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - June 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - July 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - August 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - September 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - October 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - November 2008
   I.S.F.M. - Past Articles and Themes - December 2008
   European Stocks Moving Sideways
   Asian Stocks Decline on U.S. Economic Outlook
   U.S. Markets Close Flat
   No reprieve for Wall Street at the closing of 2007
   European Stocks Decline on technology and retailer issues
   European Stocks Rise on Energy Related Issues
   Weak Economic Outlook Hurts Asian Stocks
   Weakness Worry over Markets
   Asian Stocks Continue to Drop on U.S. Outlook
   Oil Prices Rise Over $96 a Barrel
   Wall Street Plunges on Weak Manufacturing Report, Oil
   Eyes on Jobs Data
   Back in business
   Jobless claims sharply down by 21,000 in latest week
   Dollar Higher against Euro on Speculation U.S. to Avoid Recession
   Cyprus, Malta Start Using the Euro
   Crude spikes to $100 intraday on supply concerns, Nigeria violence
   China Reserve Fund Reportedly Buys Stakes in Australian Banks
   Dollar Opens Year with Loss on Possible U.S. Manufacturing Slow down
   Euro close to a 3-Week High
   Leading Emerging Market Investor Mobius says remaining in Pakistan
   Wall Street Markets Fell Sharply on Friday
   Asian Markets end Little Changed
   Asian Stocks Advance on Gold Miners, Parmaceuticals
   Credit Concerns Return on Wall Street
   On slippery ground
   CEO James Cayne to step down at Bear Stearns
   Gold Prices Reach a New Record Above $880
   BoE holds rates at 5.5% on inflation fears, signs of recovery
   European stocks Find Balance on Monday, EADS drops
   Looking to the Fed again
   Trying to Make the Best of a Difficult Situation
   Asian Stocks Decline on Property and Developer Stocks
   Cyclical Stocks Lead Europe Higher
   European Stock Markets decline on Retailers, telecoms
   Possible downgrade for Freddie Mac's Strength Rating by Moody's
   Oil Falls Further on Economic Concerns
   Wall Street Ended Mixed in Volatile Trading
   Wall Street Tumbles on Countrywide, AT&T
   In Europe Retail Gets a Breather on Sainsbury’s results
   Yen Declines as Japanese Funds Focus on Overseas Assets
   Reversing an Overnight Decline Oil Prices Rebound
   Wall Street Stages Rebound in Late Trading
   Gold Reached All-time High, on Crude Oil, Dollar
   Sterling Retreats, Other Currencies Level before ECB, BoE decisions
   Oil Retreats as Weather in the U.S. Turns Warmer
   ETFs Become More Complex
   http://isfm.ch/Bank_of_America_May_Buy_Countrywide_After_Stake_Slump.htm
   Earnings week begins
   Asian Stocks Decline Led by Japan and Hong Kong
   Subprime Woes Resurface
   Asian Market Volatility Follows Losses on Wall Street
   European Stocks Retreating on Retailers and Pharmaceuticals
   Asian Markets continue to fall on subprime fears led by Japan and Korea
   As Banks Prepare to Release Results Investors brace for Losses
   Citi Announces Loss of $9.83 Billion in the Fourth Quarter
   Merrill Lynch write-down reportedly nearly double original estimate
   CNBC Reports possible $24 billion Writedown for Citigroup
   Tough Days Ahead
   Wall Street Ends Volatile Session Up on Potential Countrywide Buy
   Precious Metals Rising with Gold, Platinum Reaching Record
   IBM Quarterly Results Bring Gains for Wall Street
   Dollar Loses Ground after Ben Bernanke’s Speech
   Euro Rises to Fresh Record on Hefty Rate Cut Expectations
   Dollar Continues to Lose Ground on Fed Rate-Cut Bets
   Asian Stock Markets in a Down Vortex
   Fourth Quarter Loss of $9.8 billion for Merrill Lynch
   New Star Asset Management Shares in Record Decline
   Banks and Technology Leading European Stocks down
   Asian Stocks End Up After Volatile Session; China Falls
   Japan Stocks Recover in Afternoon Trading
   Wall Street Tumbles on Results and Economic Woes
   Housing sharply down by 14% in December, 25% in 2007
   European Stocks Modestly Lower in Morning Trade
   The pain continues
   European Markets Rebound on Retailers and Banks
   Maybe there is hope
   JPMorgan announces a drop of 34 percent in the fourth quarter
   Disappointing Intel News Lead Wall Street to Close Down
   Wall Street Tumbles; Dow Falls 306
   Dollar hits record against the Swiss Franc as stock markets tumble
   Wall Street Waits for the Fed Chief’s Testimony
   Dollar Slightly Lower in Asia against Yen
   The Dollar Rallies although Weakness Persists
   No Chapter 15 for collapsed Basis Hedge Fund
   Drowning in a sea of red
   European shares Declined at Opening but off Lows
   Asian markets rallied strongly then came off lows
   Most Asian Stock markets Gained with Banks Leading Gains
   Asia Markets Gain for a Third Day
   European shares plunge led by French banks
   Is it Bear Time?
   Red is still going strong
   European Markets gaining strongly since early trade
   Europe Up on U.S. Stimulus Package, banks, tech and commodity shares
   Tokyo plunged on financials, energy issues
   Asian Markets Continue to Plunge on US Worries
   Fed Rate Cut Helps Soften the Fall
   Wall Street Plunged and then Rallied in Volatile Trade
   Wall Street Rises for a Second Day
   Crude Oil Prices Decline on U.S. Recession Concerns
   Bank of America 4QEarnings down by 95 Percent
   Oil Prices Decline Following the Fed Cut
   Trading Loss for Societe Generale on Alleged Fraud
   Oil Prices Breach the $90 Level per Barrel
   Chinese Bank Shares Fall Sharply
   Interest rate cut by the Fed by 75 basis points
   Dollar Extends Losses Following the Fed Rate Cut
   Bracing for Earnings
   A calmer end to a turbulent week
   Baltic Dry Index Plunges Raising Growth Concerns
   Oil Prices Drop as Shares Tumble on Recession Risk
   Euro Retreats to Five-Month Low versus Yen
   European stock markets falling led by banks
   U.S. durable goods orders rose by 5.2% in December
   Fed Rate Watch
   Another tough week begins
   Nikkei gains 3 percent on earnings and Fed rate cut possibility
   Economic Data Released January 30
   Asian Stocks Decline on recession Concerns
   European markets gaining on rate cut prospect by the Fed
   Record Loss at UBS on $14 Billion Writedown
   Oil Prices Follow Stock Markets Down
   Fed rate cut expectation firing global stock markets
   Asian stock markets declined in volatile session
   Euro on the rise again versus the US dollar
   Wall Street rises on rate cut expectations
   European shares pull back before the announcement by the Fed
   Singapore's Sovereign Fund Promises More Transparency
   Yen gains on sale of higher-yielding assets as U.S. economy slows
   Stocks on Wall Street Gained before the Fed Rate Decision
   Overshadowing the Rate Cut
   Wall Street Gives up Gains from Wednesday’s Rate Cut
   Sharp rise for U.S. jobless claims up 69,000 to 375,000
   Asian Markets Turn Volatile Following the Fed Rate Cut
   Fed cuts by half-point, but may not be done yet
   MBIA Announces Big 4th Quarter Loss
   Microsoft Makes $44.6 billion Bid for Yahoo
   M&A in focus
   House Prices in U.K. stall on the Subprime mortgage fallout
   Mixed Day for Asian Markets
   Deadline runs out today on Northern Rock offers
   Looking for direction
   European Shares Advance on Rio Tinto bid speculation
   European markets gains advance led by miners, budget airlines decline
   Oil prices retreat under $90 on Recession Fears
   Payrolls Pull Back for First Time in Four Years
   Merger Speculation Boosts Asian Stocks
   Stocks fall in Asia
   OPEC will not increase current output, may consider cuts in March
   Yen declines somewhat on stronger stocks
   European stocks retreating on banks and miners
   Microsoft calling Yahoo!
   U.S. stocks decline on concerns regarding the economy
   Euro Advances versus US Dollar
   Euro loses ground against the Dollar
   Stocks Rally Strongly on Easing Bond Concerns
   Mortgage Application Increase in Latest Week
   Open Asian Markets End Mixed
   A Mixed Close for Asian Markets
   Asian Markets Mirror Wall Street sell-off
   European shares declining on weak earnings reports
   Stocks in Europe Rally on Wall Street Gains
   Wall Street Plunged on Tuesday due to Service Sector Weakness
   Wall Street Extends Decline
   Recession Fears Haunting Markets
   The power of corporate results
   Bank of England as expected cuts key rate to 5.25%
   Wall Street Finishes Higher after Volatile Session
   Productivity more than expected helped by lower labor costs
   Skidding with the bears
   Consumer Confidence Drops Further
   Oil approaching $88 on fears of a U.S. Recession
   ECB Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged
   Dollar Rally Gathers Strength
   Deutsche Bank Avoids Subprime Writedowns Posts Profits Decline
   U.K. Producer Price Index for January up 5.7%
   Holding steady before GM’s results
   Mortgage Applications are Down - Rates Rise
   Record Loss at UBS Following Writedowns of $13.7 Billion
   Banks Remain under pressure on Credit Market Turmoil
   Financials under pressure while Yahoo said to reject Microsoft offer
   Credit Suisse 4Q Profit Down by 72 Percent
   Gold Prices plunge, other metals drop
   Trade deficit reduced to 1991 levels
   Lenders Give Sallie Mae an Extension
   Oil Retreats Below $92 After Big Gain
   Asian Markets Advanced Led by Hong Kong
   Autos and Gas Raise Retail sales in January
   Tough Love Ahead?
   The New York February Factory Index Down Sharply
   European Stocks Down on Banks and Oil Price Gains
   European shares rise in early trading on energy and miners then pull back
   The Central Bank of Sweden Surprises markets with 25 BP Hike
   Japan Leads Gains in Asia on Strong GDP Data
   U.S. Net Capital Inflows Dropped Sharply in December
   Asian Stocks Decline on Slowing Global Growth, Banks
   Wall Street Stocks Finish Higher after Volatile Session
   More earnings and economic reports on tap
   Wall Street boosted by Stronger Sales Data
   http://isfm.ch/Industrial_production_in_the_U_S_advanced_by_0_1_%25_in_January.htm
   Euro Edges Higher Against Dollar
   European Stocks Retreat on Banks, Earnings Reports and Downgrades
   Euro rises, yen declines on advancing stock markets
   Financial stocks pull down Asian markets
   Singapore Wealth Fund Looking into Investment in TPG Capital Fund
   Bank of Japan Kept Rates on Hold
   Asian Sessions Closed Mixed Wednesday
   European Stocks Advance on Mining and Chemical Issues
   Wall Street Declines on Banks and Tech Companies
   With China ETFs Taking a Hit the Bull Run is in Question
   S&P cuts Societe Generale credit rating to AA-
   Newspaper story has Lehman facing write-down's
   PPI for January Accelerates in Germany
   Financials ruling markets
   Uncertain Outlook?
   Northern Rock is being nationalized by the British government
   Credit Suisse reveals fresh Writedowns that Cut Profit by $1 Billion
   Asian Stocks due to Rising Oil Prices, Banks Decline
   Oil prices hold over $95, on supply risks
   Banking Sector Leads European Stock Market Declines
   European stocks under pressure from banks and telecoms
   European shares up in early trade on banks and energy
   Asian Stock Markets Advance on Easing Subprime Concerns
   Alliance & Leicester affected by writedown and surging funding costs
   Most Asian Stock Markets Decline, Tokyo gains slightly
   Dollar Declining in Asian Trading
   Wall Street Finished Mixed Due to Inflation Fears
   Worry of further credit turmoil
   CPI for January in the U.S. up 0.4%, with core rising by 0.3%
   CDO Loss Speculation Raises Corporate Bond Risk to Record
   KKR affiliate missed debt payment, talks with creditors
   Weakening Yen Helps Japanese Stocks Advance
   Oil Prices drop to $98 on Rising U.S. Inventory
   Tsakos Energy and Overseas Shipholding Drop after Downgrade
   Mainland China Stock Markets Decline
   U.S. Life Insurers are facing Subprime pressures in 2008
   Bailout hopes lift global stocks
   European shares gaining on corporate results and banks
   Japan Stocks Decline on telecoms and property
   Oil Prices rising towards $100 per barrel
   Rate Cut Hopes Leading U.S. Stock Futures Higher
   Hong Kong markets retreat
   Citigroup Downgraded by Oppenheimer
   So, are all the problems solved?
   Uneasy Economic Climate
   Stocks Rally on Possibility of Bond Insurer Bailout
   Wall Street reverses losses on rate cut optimism
   Freddie Mac Adopts Guidelines to Reduce Delinquent Loans
   Stocks Rise in Europe, also on financial companies
   Gold at Record Highs on Oil Rally, other Precious Metals Rise
   Wall Street plunges as oil drops and recession fears resurface
   Asian Stocks gain on financials
   Record Loss at Societe Generale on Trading Scandal, Writedowns
   Stocks revert in early trading as financial shares weigh
   http://isfm.ch/Existing_home_sales_fell_by_0_4_%25_in_January.htm
   Dollar loses ground on growing US slowdown concerns
   Dollar near 2-week lows on lower industrial activity
   Visa Files with SEC to Sell Shares worth $18.8 billion
   Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Charged with Fraud
   Zwirn Hedge Funds Close after Large Withdrawal Requests
   China's Shanghai Composite Index Drops 4.1 percent
   Dollar Gains against Yen on Importer Buying
   Qatar Sovereign Fund considering RBS stake
   Vanguard CEO Departs, Vows Ownership Structure will not Change
   One more hedge fund falls victim to the credit crisis
   Hedge Fund Risks Warning
   Crude Oil over $102 per barrel on Dollar Weakness
   Failed auctions compounded by swaps for local governments
   Oil briefly tops $103 for the first time
   CDO suit filed against UBS
   HBOS Shares Fall Sharply on Lower Corporate Lending and Margins
   Gold futures rising sharply
   As the dollar drops gold reaches $975 - a new record
   MBIA holds onto top ratings
   Economic Indicators and the Fed Chief’s Testimony Casting a Shadow
   Nervousness in the markets continues
   Fidelity Announces pre Tax Profit 20% up in 2007
   U.S. Stocks rise sharply on bond insurer relief
   Wall Street rallies on IBM Stock Buyback
   Freddie Mac Releases 4th Quarter Results
   CPI in the German State of Hesse rises
   An unexpected rise of German Business Sentiment in February
   Durable goods orders for January declined by 5.3 percent
   Initial jobless claims rise 19,000 to 373,000
   Worrying about the economy
   Producer Prices Leapt 1% in January, Stocks futures turn weak
   January New Home Sales in U.S. Drop more than expected
   Another volatile session that finishes higher for Wall Street
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   Most Asian markets higher; Tokyo and Shanghai pull back at end
   Hong Kong stocks soar as budget unveils tax cuts
   Losses and Uncertainty in Asian Markets
   Wall Street declines on jobless claims, banking sector weakness warning
   Stocks extending gains in Europe led by banks
   Japanese Stocks Rise on U.S. Retailer Earnings, exporters
   European Stock Markets Decline
   Shares in Tokyo dropped sharply on yen 3-year high against dollar
   Will Bond Insurer Rating Affirmation be Enough?
   European Stocks Decline on Earnings
   Dollar plunges to a new low against the Euro
   Dollar Falls to Lowest in Almost Three Years on Bank Concern
   Dollar falls against the Yen in Asia
   Euro gains to Record High of $1.50 on Rate Outlook
   Gold prices plunge below $900 per ounce
   U.S. Dollar Gains against the Yen in Asia
   Dubai fund says Citigroup could be in need of more cash
   Oil Close to $100 after Falling sharply overnight
   Second Half Profit for banking giant HSBC Rises 17%
   Oil settles over $102 after spiking overnight
   Credit Agricole Posts 4Q Loss due to Writedowns
   More credit trouble may be in store for Countrywide
   Intel Rekindles Worry about the Economy
   OPEC leaves oil output unchanged
   U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index Down to 48.3 in February
   Bernanke says Mortgage Crisis will Continue, recommends more action
   Waiting on employment data
   Gold and crude oil on new records as the dollar tumbles
   Wall Street ends mixed on weak economic data
   ADP report says U.S. February private employment down 23,000
   Asia Pacific Markets Volatile with Mixed Closes
   Financials push Asian markets down
   Stocks Fell Sharply Friday on Worry about the Economy
   European stock markets retreat on banks, automakers
   Government Report Shows First Factory Order Drop in 5 months
   Asian stock markets fell on worry about a possible US recession
   Euro falls against US Dollar
   Wall Street ended mixed pulled down by banks
   European shares in early trading pressured by the banking sector
   The dollar continues to decline
   What can we hold on to?
   Carlyle Mortgage Bond Fund Suspended
   U.S. jobless claims tumble 24,000 last week
   Oil Steadies over $105 after spike to a new record
   What can we hold on to?
   More woes ahead of jobs data
   Strong Rebound in Asia led by Tokyo and Hong Kong
   Labor data shows 63,000 jobs were lost in February; jobless rate 4.8%
   Europe Declining On Banks Ahead of ECB and BoE rate decisions
   Asian Markets Tumble on US Worries
   Wall Street Stocks Edge Higher after a Volatile Session
   Wall Street Drops on Persistent Credit Market Concerns
   Euro three-month borrowing rate at 7-week high
   Stocks in Europe declining on banks ahead of jobs data
   Dollar Tumbles to Three-Year Low against Yen before U.S. Payrolls
   Asian markets turned positive in afternoon trading
   Problems for Private Equity Funds
   No refinancing for Carlyle Capital Banks about to Seize Assets
   Dollar at new record against the euro, at multiyear lows against yen
   Wall Street declines on credit fears
   The U.S. currency loses ground against the Yen in Asia
   Dollar slipped below 100 yen - first time since 1995
   European Inflation and Labor Costs Rise
   U.S. Trade Deficit Widened in January on Record Oil Prices
   Wall Street Jumps more than 3 percent after Fed liquidity package
   Gold reaches the $1,000 an ounce level as dollar weakens
   China's Sinosteel launches hostile bid for Midwest
   Inflation in China Rises Sharply to 8.7% on Food Prices
   Oil Prices stay close to $109 a Barrel after overnight spike
   No end to the credit crunch woes
   Struggling for balance
   Oil prices maintain level over $107
   Supported by the Fed’s move
   Europe shares fall further on Wall Street decline
   Stocks in Japan lose with yen at a 10-year high against dollar
   And the data shows…
   Asia Pacific markets rose sharply after Fed liquidity infusion
   Wall Street recovered to end higher
   Fed will auction $200 billion in Treasuries
   European shares rise sharply also buoyed by Fed action
   Yen Falls on Stock Rally
   Crude oil futures advance to new record above $109 in New York
   Dollar plunged to a Record Low Vs Euro and a 12-year low Vs Yen
   Euro gains ground against the dollar
   Dollar loses ground against the Yen, inches up against the Euro
   Dollar rises after latest rate cut by the Fed
   Asian Stocks Drop Sharply on Bear Stearns News
   Asian stocks rise sharply on momentum from the Fed rate cut
   While the nervousness continues
   European stocks retreat on commodities, resources
   JPMorgan is buying Bear Stearns for $2 a Share
   European shares gain on bank recovery
   Japan lawmakers fail to agree on a central bank governor
   Asian markets retreat on falling resource prices
   Fed Cuts Discount Rate to Ease Crisis
   U.S. markets end mixed after the JPMorgan Bear Stearns deal
   Further Interest Rate Cut by the Fed
   Unsettled over the economy
   Bear Stearns in pre-market trading
   Most Asian markets gain, Shanghai falls
   Despite adverse financial climate, Visa IPO raises 17 9B
   Weekly initial jobless claims in the U.S. up by 22,000
   Confidence Crisis Grips world markets
   Oil stabilizes at over $106 after a sharp fall
   Bigger than expected trade gap in the Eurozone
   Oil prices decline in sharpest drop in 17 years
   N.Y. Fed manufacturing index down in March
   Bear Stearns shareholders may vote against JPMorgan bid
   Liquidators find Carlyle Capital fund insolvent
   Northern Rock plan reducing personnel by a third
   How Deep a Cut?
   U.S. Dollar advances on possible action by the Fed to revive growth
   Bear Chasing Bears Away?
   Asian Stocks advance on Taiwan opposition leader win
   Morgan reportedly negotiating quintuple Bear Stearns offer
   S&P cut Goldman, Lehman outlooks to negative
   Durable goods orders declined by 1.7% in February
   Dollar declines in Asia on pessimism over US outlook
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   Hong Kong and mainland China shares gain
   Oil firms just up from $115 per barrel after last session’s plunge
   Credit woes plaguing markets
   Euro gaining on the Dollar
   U.S. Dollar weakening against Euro again
   IFO institute survey shows higher Business Confidence in Germany
   Eyes remain fixed on the economy
   European stock markets pare losses on pharmaceuticals
   Oil approaching $102 on weakening dollar
   European Stocks on retailers and miners
   Lower U.S. inventories send oil above $106
   Stocks in Asia ended mixed
   Asian markets dip led by Shanghai
   Higher crude oil and metal prices help Asian markets advance
   Lower U.S. inventories send oil above $106
   Out with the first quarter…
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   Euro Edges up Against Dollar in Morning Trading
   Banks lead European markets lower
   Asian stocks fell led by banks and exporters
   End of quarter blues
   Lehman is suing Marubeni for $350 million in alleged fraud
   Oil falls on easing supply concerns
   April bringing optimism in the market?
   The Euro loses steam against the dollar in Europe
   Vanguard is planning a global index mutual fund
   Dollar gains against the Yen in Asia
   U.S. Dollar only slightly lower following gains on jobs data
   HSBC’s First Direct Stops Home Lending
   http://isfm.ch/Euro_loses_ground_against_the_Dollar.htm
   Wall Street ends in positive territory on easing fears
   Technology setting the tone?
   Oil steady over $101 after taking a tumble on Monday
   A repeat performance?
   Asian markets mostly gaining on resource stocks
   Asian stock markets end mixed
   Yahoo CEO sure to have some explaining to do
   Further writedowns of $19 Billion revealed by UBS
   Asian Markets Surge on Wall Street Rally
   Profit-taking on Wall Street after Bernanke’s testimony
   Looking at jobs data for direction
   European shares advance powered by banks
   Fidelity funds pull out of Google and financials in February
   No flight for the Air France-KLM deal to buy Alitalia
   Breakup proposal for UBS by Luqman Arnold, Former UBS President
   Asian stocks mixed with advances led by technology
   Jobless Data Puts Pressure on Markets
   U.S. non-farm payrolls reported down by 80,000 in March
   Swiss bank UBS plans 5,500 job cuts, asset sale
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   Asian shares mixed with Japan in the red and Australia gaining
   Wall Street stocks advance on resources
   The yuan breaches a key level
   Asian markets decline led by banks and profit taking
   European Stocks Gain after consecutive days of losses
   Bank of England keeps rate unchanged at 5% to stave off inflation
   Oil Prices Bringing the Bears Out
   Most Asian markets declining in volatile trading
   Euro declines versus the Dollar
   Oil prices maintain level near $123
   Oil rises over $125 per barrel as driving season gets underway in the U.S.
   Banks leading declines in European markets
   Most Asia stock markets gain on resource shares
   Rates outlook helps Euro maintain level
   Citigroup may be presenting big assets sale
   Asia pulls back as oil prices pressure steel and airline stocks
   Dollar declined on Fed minutes
   The uncertainty continues
   Regulators in China will permit investment into U.S. securities
   Market Revival or Bear Rally?
   Asian markets fall led by financials
   Weekly initial jobless claims in the U.S. dropped in the latest week
   Oil turns upward approaching $107
   IMF is planning to sell over 14 million oz of gold in efficiency drive
   Wall Street declines on banks; worry returns on Fed minutes
   Wall Street retreated on UPS warning and sharp rise in crude oil
   Are we seeing he light at the end of the tunnel?
   Crude oil prices steady below $109 after a sharp rise
   Not out of the woods yet
   Bank of England cuts Base Rate by 25 basis points
   Yahoo apparently in talks for deal with AOL to Thwart Microsoft
   Dollar gains against yen in Asia as the G7 meeting gets underway
   Australia's Westpac bank approaches St. George bank with US$ 14 billion bid
   Dollar gained after G-7 expressed concern over decreasing value
   Most Asian markets edge higher on rising energy prices
   Asian Stocks Gain led by exporters in Tokyo
   Oil prices pullback from the $126 a barrel record on a stronger dollar
   European stocks retreating on financials and Philips weak results
   Wall Streets declines triggered by quarterly loss from Wachovia
   Corporate results change sentiment
   Asian markets most down led by banks and steelmakers
   Oil Prices and Data to Indicate the State of the Economy
   After slipping from record, oil rises above $110.50 per barrel
   Banks hurt Wall Street
   Analysts surprised by fall in German investor confidence in April
   Wall Street Rose on Tech Stocks and Retailers
   Foreclosure Filings Rise Sharply in March
   Mizuho Slashes Profit Forecast Again
   New trading record above $112 for crude oil
   Japan refuses stake of J-Power to British hedge fund
   After paring gains on Nokia, Merrill knocks Europe further
   Dollar gains on the Euro on better corporate news than expected
   Asian Markets Mostly Gained on Technology
   Wall Street Rallies Strongly on Corporate Results
   Euro strength may continue on steady rates outlook
   Wall Street Advances on Oil and Regional Banks
   Asian Rally on Exporters and Resources
   Financials driving European shares higher
   So far, so good
   Slipping before data
   A neutral finish on Wall Street after previous session’s rally
   New home sales are down by 11.9% to 947,000
   U.S. weekly initial jobless claims rise 17,000 to 372,000
   Asian Markets break rally
   China GDP shows strong growth, inflation eases but still high
   A steep first-quarter loss on write-downs for Merrill Lynch
   And still we hope for the best
   Oil is testing $115 as the dollar declines
   Citigroup posts $5.1 billion Q1 loss due to $10 billion write-down
   Sharp Rise in Gold Futures on Dollar Drop
   RBS possibly selling shares to lift its capital, according to source
   Asian markets gaining on exporters and banks
   Euro loses ground against the Dollar on banking concerns
   Euro breaches the $1.60 level on continuing dollar weakness
   Credit Suisse loss weighs on European shares
   Corporate Results and Oil Prices Weigh
   Yen gains on declining stocks
   European stocks rise on oil, metals and pharmaceuticals
   Japanese stocks decline on steelmakers and banks
   Bank of England $100 billion credit crunch plan unveiled today
   European markets declining for a second session on pressure from RBS
   Asian markets rise on energy stocks and earnings
   Stocks in China Rise Sharply on Trading Tax Cut
   Bank of America reportedly selling part of its stake in Chinese bank
   Asian markets rise on energy stocks and earnings
   It’s all about earnings
   Earnings, Factory Orders and Unemployment Figures
   U.S. dollar Libor rises sharply
   Asian stocks decline led by banks and exporters, energy shares up
   European stocks rise on oil, metals and pharmaceuticals
   Oil price retreated near $118 on dollar gains and inventories
   Oil spike above $117 a barrel before settling lower
   In Anticipation of More earnings
   Surprise speeding up of European Services Growth
   Credit Suisse latest credit market victim with SF2.15 Billion Loss
   US Dollar Rallies on Earnings and Fed
   RBS reveals additional $11.7 billion mortgage related losses
   vOil prices near a stunning $120 per barrel on supply concerns
   Dollar recovers a day after record-breaking fall against the euro
   European markets decline led by banks
   U.S. home prices fall sharply in March; consumer confidence at 16-yr low
   Dollar gains on speculation that the Fed will nit cut rates this time
   Dollar retreats slightly as the Fed rate decision approaches
   Energy stock gain but miners lose in Europe
   European stocks retreat on earnings and outlook
   Pressure from financials
   Asian Stocks unsettled ahead of today’s rate move by the Fed
   Deutsche Bank reports first loss in five years
   While we wait for the rate decision
   Oil retreats below $119 per barrel on hopes of supply issues resolution
   Wall Street rallies as investors digest the Fed’s decision
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   http://isfm.ch/April_euro_zone_retail_sales_surprising_fall_instead_of_rising.htm
   European stock markets reverse recent rally as Buffett’s comments weigh
   European and Asian stocks advance led by banks
   http://isfm.ch/The_credit_crisis_rears_its_head_again_but_Fed_comments_lift.htm
   http://isfm.ch/Crude_oil_retreats_below_124_a_barrel_in_Asian_trading.htm
   Asian stock markets end higher led by resource stocks in Sydney
   Waiting on unemployment figures
   Wall Street rallies as investors digest the Fed’s decision
   RBS Insurance Division may be up for sale
   Oil prices decline further falling below $112 as the dollar gains
   ISM reading helps the dollar inch up, crude oil gains
   Large Cap European ETFs gain in spite of U.S. Woes
   Dollar mixed against sterling and euro on unchanged rates
   China fund sees opportunity in global instability
   Pressure from Rising Oil Prices
   Dollar advances on Kansas City Fed's inflation comments
   Euro down to a 2-month low against the dollar awaiting ECB decision
   Oil prices and miners lift European shares
   European stocks decline on financials
   Asian stocks end lower; Japan pares gains
   Wall Street plunges on further crude record high
   Dollar declines, yen gains on falling risk demand
   Crude scales new heights at $121.49 per barrel
   Fannie Mae pushes Wall Street higher
   Asian shares mixed with Japan in the red and Australia gaining
   European shares declining on banks and insurers
   Oil holding after new $123 a barrel record
   Both the BoE and the ECB leave benchmark rates steady
   Asian Markets mostly down on Friday
   Inflation concerns and Cisco Weigh on U.S. Markets
   Waiting for retailers while oil stays high and Toyota disappoints
   Crude oil maintaining level above $124 a barrel in Asian trade
   Dollar bets show trend shift to bullish
   Dollar retreats versus yen in Asia
   Euro falls against the dollar on triggered sell orders
   ING is launching a Taiwan mutual fund in South Korea
   Asia mixed with Sydney and Tokyo higher and Shanghai lower
   Asian stocks advance on higher earnings forecasts and bank merger
   European shares gain but UK banks weigh
   Asian markets mostly higher with Sony earnings boosting Tokyo
   Good news, maybe?
   Wall Street gained as crude oil prices retreated
   A mixed day in Asian markets
   Wall Street gains on modest CPI rise
   HSBC profit rises despite bad debt charges
   Inflation rate in the U.K. for April at highest since 2002
   The Dow declined on oil prices, while techs pushed the NASDAQ up
   Icahn confirms proxy battle to remove Yahoo directors
   St. George Bank has accepted Westpac all stock bid
   Oil prices holding above $124 a barrel on mixed inventory report
   Data speaks for a third session
   Libor setting procedure to change radically as credibility doubted
   http://isfm.ch/More_indicators_and_retailers_results_today.htm
   Industrial output drops by 0.7% in April
   Comments, results and other indicators
   High oil prices cause oil production in Missouri to start again
   Jobless claims rise by 6,000, showing weak economy
   Credit Agricole selling €5 billion assets
   Euro advances against the dollar on German economic growth
   Asian stocks close higher after Wall Street advance
   U.S. Dollar remains under pressure on inflation and growth concerns
   Asian markets retreat into negative territory
   Oil price trading volatility ends in advance
   Asian markets advance on Monday
   Agriculture futures trade mostly lower on CBOT
   Inflation Risk talk by Fed and BOE may indicate no more rate cuts
   Oil prices ball below $126 a barrel after Friday’s record
   Mitsubishi UFJ reports 28% drop in income in fiscal 2007
   Renewed talks between Microsoft and Yahoo
   Dollar losses accelerate after Fed minutes; Euro higher after Ifo
   Dollar holds gains, while the euro ignores low PMI
   Wall Street slumps on Fed minutes, inflation worries, soaring crude
   Europe stock markets pressured by commodities
   Crude oil keeps markets vigilant
   Any buyers before the weekend?
   U.S. weekly initial jobless claims down by 9,000 to 365,000
   Services and manufacturing sector growth slowing in Europe
   Asian Stocks mostly lower as oil hits new record
   Asian stocks ended mixed on retreating oil prices
   Oil prices retreat after the record over $135 on weak dollar and high demand
   Merrill Lynch sets up group to sell underperforming assets
   UBS Rights issue price at 31 percent discount
   Dollar loses ground on deepening US Housing Recession
   Dollar mixed in Europe while Asia central banks support local currencies
   Wall Street advanced on Tuesday on strong home sales data, lower oil
   Court freezes assets of North American Clearing, 3 executives
   ETF Fund beginning for smaller investors
   Japanese market plunges 2.3 % led by exporters
   Stocks in Europe gain early in the session
   Asian markets retreat on falling crude oil prices
   Dollar gains on the euro on rate rise signals
   Rate forecasts are lifting US Dollar
   Optimists hope for good news
   Japanese markets recover on exporters and banks
   Favorable Durable Goods Data, Oil Helps Too
   Asian Stocks gain on technology and automakers
   http://isfm.ch/European_stock_markets_advancing_on_retreating_oil_prices.htm
   Oil prices remain above $132 on global supply concerns
   Economic Data and Oil Prices
   Oil drops sharply as prices affect demand
   Oil continues to remain an issue GDP fails to reassure
   http://isfm.ch/Asian_markets_end_mixed_in_volatile_trade.htm
   Asian Stocks pressured by exporters and telecoms
   Oil prices continues to trade above $133 per barrel on supply concerns
   April durable goods orders slip 0.5 percent
   New jobless and continued claims rise
   Stockpiles may be down but oil prices fall $4 on demand concerns
   UBS issues warning of international real estate losses
   Hedge funds provoke credit crunch in Russia with 16% puts from '98
   Crude Oil prices fall back before the US inventory report
   Record harvest may bring wheat prices down
   http://isfm.ch/Barclays_is_reportedly_getting_funds_to_replace_capital.htm
   http://isfm.ch/UBS_Merrill_Private_Banking_Growth_Slows_on_Subprime.htm
   http://isfm.ch/Barclays_is_raising_8_9_Billion.htm
   http://isfm.ch/Two_ex_Bear_Stearns_hedge_fund_managers_charged_with_lying_to_customers.htm
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   Mutual fund fee reductions sought by the SEC
   Hoping for a stronger earnings season
   Oil regains the $75 level
   Oil prices turn down awaiting US Q2 earnings
   Eyeing Q2 earnings season
   Caution ahead of first half earnings
   Key rate hike from Bank of Korea
   Recovery pace concerns weigh on markets
   Credit fears re-emerge
   Oil advances by 2% as China eases yuan – dollar peg
   Not a rosy picture
   Oil just under $78 on reportedly higher US crude supplies
   Oil heading downward again on global economy concerns
   Doing what it takes to help growth
   Some good news some not so good – a mixed picture
   Oil just below $77 after a slowdown in the stock rally
   What will quadruple witching bring?
   Initial jobless claims up sharply
   Doubt creeping in again
   Money fund assets declined to $2.806T last week
   Oil pulling back on anticipation of weak demand
   Unemployment eases in the UK
   ECB discounting Greek bonds for collateral by 5 percent
   Oil remains above $75 while supply data is awaited
   Improving sentiment boosting stocks
   Oil recovering to almost $75 as the economic news improves
   A credit program of $33B being launched by Japan central bank
   Oil advances above $75 on global equity rally
   Sentiment sensitive to retail sales
   Shaping up into a better day
   Sentiment is wobbly
   Oil prices hurt by strong dollar and US job concerns
   Bank of England keeps interest rates unchanged
   Hoping for further news of improvement
   Oil prices retreat close to $71 in persistent amid debt concerns
   Trying to recover confidence
   Sovereign debt and jobs bring more uncertainty
   Some relief from housing and jobs
   An attempt to bounce back
   Oil prices declining on falling stocks
   Jobs up by 431,000 but largely due to census hiring; jobless rate lower
   Oil prices advance on drop in US crude supplies
   Oil declines back close to $72 on economy concerns
   Uncertainty takes its toll
   Debt issues on back burner
   Some calm at week's end
   Jobless claims lower but labor market still weak
   Oil recovers on surging stocks, euro advances
   Economic growth figures push oil prices higher
   Feeling better or is it temporary?
   Oil approaches $70 on rebounding stocks, US gasoline inventories
   Oil dips to almost $68 on declining stock markets, euro
   Concerns lurking too close to the surface
   Financial regulation to save the day?
   Trouble all around
   Oil slipping below $70 once again on Europe growth fears
   Europe’s economy causing worldwide concern
   Oil prices continue to fall as euro concerns linger
   Still cause for concern
   Escalating concern
   Oil prices near $82 on growing US crude stockpiles
   Worry returns to markets
   Oil prices fall below $86 on Gulf oil spill
   Euro zone growth forecast points upward, Greece debt crisis unique case
   Oil falling below $86 in anticipation of US crude inventory
   The dust has not settled yet
   Perhaps it’s time for some balance
   Steps in the right direction
   A glimmer of hope
   EU and IMF officials upping pressure on Germany for Greek bailout
   Uncertainty all around
   Emergency loans expected to be put in place in time for Greece
   Gold prices rise after U.S. economic data
   Agreement among France and Germany on how to help Greece
   Oil down to $82 on persistent Greece debt woes and weak demand in US
   Crude oil futures fall as inventories expected to rise
   Corporate earnings helping raise sentiment
   Deep losses for airlines, while Germany opens airspace
   Persistent Greece concerns weighing
   Gold futures rebounding after two-week low trough
   Greek PM asks for activation of rescue package
   Greek budget deficit bigger for 2009 than previously thought
   Positive earnings news and debt woes in the picture
   The unrest remains
   Crude oil prices rise on boosted sentiment
   End of week on a note of unrest
   Oil prices drop sharply on volcano consequences, Goldman concerns
   Concern over economic data
   ECB confirms so far no Greek bailout request made
   Jobless claims for latest week higher by 24,000 to 484,000
   Earnings showing the way
   A fragile optimism
   Bulls interrupted?
   Oil retreating to near $80
   German business confidence improves
   The price of gold dips on stronger dollar
   A boost from health care?
   Debt concerns being felt around the globe again
   Some good news and some uncertainty
   Small drop in initial jobless claims
   Oil prices breach $82 on improvement indications
   Oil slips below $82 after gaining for one month
   Oil prices pull back after the rally
   Central bank promises raise sentiment
   Inflows of $597 million in US junk bonds in latest week
   Firmer rescue plan needed from the Eurozone for Greece
   Major Euro zone economies warned their budgets
   No agreement on Hedge-Fund Law by EU finance ministers
   Oil prices weakening as US crude demand declines
   China still biggest holder of Treasury securities
   Inflationary pressures from across the world
   Oil extends gains above $82 after IEA demand forecasts increase
   Industrial production soars in Euro zone in January
   Initial jobless claims a little lower for latest week
   CDS reform – not before time
   OPEC gives higher forecast for oil demand
   Pause for thought
   Oil falls below $81 on stronger dollar
   Oil prices approaching $75 on rising stocks, dollar
   Oil advances to $74 on weakening dollar
   Bailout talk giving hope
   EU government negotiations for possible Greece rescue
   Oil advances as the dollar weakens
   Sovereign debt woes spreading
   Employment report helping pare losses
   Gold drops more than 4 percent on risk aversion
   Fears of debt and jobs
   Oil slips below $73 as markets fall sharply
   Central banks in Europe, UK keep interest rates steady
   Earnings offsetting better than expected employment data
   Stronger consumer spending in December in the U.S
   Jobs lower in January, jobless rate at 5-month low
   Initial jobless claims in U.S. rose for latest week
   Oil holding above $77 as hopes for demand grows
   Hoping for good news
   Some good news as February begins?
   Back on cautious ground
   Almunia says Greece, EU agree there will be no default or bailout
   Revived hope of US growth sends oil near $74
   Waiting on the Fed and the State of the Union
   Oil declines in Asia on demand concerns
   Goldman denies pitching Greek bank equity to China
   One step forward and two steps back
   Gold futures advancing before options expiration
   Oil declines to almost $74 on falling markets
   Data causing concerns
   Oil remaining under $75 in Asia on falling stock markets
   Unimpressive earnings
   Demand from China helps oil rise above $83
   Oil slips below $82 as demand expected weaker on warmer weather
   A balancing act
   Disappointing jobs report
   Pressure from rising jobless claims
   A pause before the data
   Oil slips below $83 on sluggish demand
   Initial jobless claims not as high as expected
   Retail sales in the Euro zone down by 1.2 % in November
   Oil waiting for US jobs report at below $83
   U.S. December jobs report shows a 85,000 loss
   Caution as the year ends
   Oil prices gain even as inventory rises
   Lehman creditors agree to asset return
   Still seeing an improvement
   Sharp rise for oil, which approaches $79 in Asia
   Oil steady around $78 a barrel in Asia
   Last week of the year begins with optimism
   Optimism ahead of Santa's arrival
   Bankers’ bonuses in UK to be taxed by 50%
   Strong dollar, weak oil, weak earnings take their toll
   Dollar strength pushes oil below $74
   Eyeing dollar and oil and waiting on the Fed Chief
   Will jobs report and unemployment save the day?
   Job losses decline; unemployment rate falls to 10%
   Oil slips below $76 on steady production level
   Hope from jobless claims drop, BoA and deals
   Initial jobless claims fall by 5,000 to 457,000
   Sentiment continues to be positive
   Weekly jobless claims drop to their lowest in one year
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   Declining dollar and weak demand keep oil just above $76
   Waiting for direction
   Business sentiment in Germany rises to highest in over a year
   A positive beginning to the week
   Awaiting data on housing and crude inventories
   Oil prices rise above $79 on inventory drop
   Dollar’s rebound hurting stocks?
   Indications of recovery continue
   Gold futures rise as dollar declines
   Oil prices rise above $77 on weaker dollar, improving demand
   Data helping sentiment?
   Oil prices advance above $77 despite US demand concerns
   Gold rising on a weakening dollar
   Is technology going to save the day?
   Oil holding above $79 on weaker demand concerns
   Jobless claims drop to 502,000
   Asian recovery and low interest rates
   Oil just shy of $79 as US oil supplies rise
   US hurricane and a weaker dollar pushing oil to $79
   Hoping for better macroeconomics
   Oil retreats close to $79 disregarding US supplies drop
   Caution sets in at the end of the week
   Oil prices advance after big tumble
   Oil approaches $80 on recovering economy
   U.S. jobless claims decline slightly for the previous week
   Oil slips below $78 on demand concerns
   Indications of improvement
   Expectations of better earnings
   Oil retreats to near $80 per barrel
   Defaults on loans bring more Foreclosures in the US
   Euphoria on recovery hopes
   Oil prices rise sharply above $75 a barrel
   Oil prices advance above $72 awaiting US company results
   Oil keeping close to $73 in Asia after big gains
   Hope for stronger earnings
   Caution sets in after the gains
   IEA - Demand in oil advancing amid recovery
   Oil gains above $70 on weaker US dollar
   Nomura planning entry into U.S. retail mutual fund market
   Financials under stress before data
   Crude oil holding above $127; prices may have peaked
   Worry continues over financials
   The DJIA declined on credit and inflation concerns
   Lehman may seek capital as analysts expect loss
   Lower oil prices and retail results lift spirits
   Crude Oil prices retreat below $127 per barrel
   Both the ECB and the Bank of England keep key rates level
   Japanese financials subprime losses total ¥1.9 trillion
   Oil continues to plunge reaching below $122 a barrel
   Fidelity Investments is eliminating 550 jobs
   Barclays is reportedly getting funds to replace capital
   Waiting on employment figures
   Inflation comes to the forefront
   Asia Pacific region mostly higher
   Oil falls by $4.19 in Asia to $134.35 per barrel
   Jobless rate rises to 5.5 percent
   Recovery after last week’s fall?
   Shanghai Composite plunges 7.7 percent on monetary tightening
   A weaker dollar pushes oil prices above $128 a barrel
   Agriculture commodities rise sharply
   Crude prices rise above $130 following ECB President’s rate comments
   Oil pulls back slightly in Asian trading
   South Korea Cabinet offers to resign on beef import ruckus
   China Investment Corp uncomfortable with suspicions
   What will it take?
   CPI helps equities
   Energy and Food push wholesale inflation to 27-year high
   Mergers, oil prices and retail sales lend support
   German investor confidence plunges to 16-yr low
   Mortgage application rebound for week ending June 6
   Bank shares in the U.S. plunge following the collapse of IndyMac
   Dancing to the tune of crude oil
   Jobless claims jump to highest level since late March
   Consumer prices rose by 0.6% in May
   The SEC investigates the possible spread of false rumors
   Gold futures plunge on rising dollar prices
   Yahoo goes to Google's after the end of talks with Microsoft
   Corn prices exceed $7 a bushel as yield concerns grow
   Retail sales reported higher than expected
   RBS Profit boosted by ABN Amro Asian unit
   U.S. Trade deficit grew in April on surging oil prices
   Financials add pressure
   Whole sale inflation weighs
   After sharp overnight drop, oil prices level out in Asia above $132
   SocGen private bank, Rockefeller enter into global alliance
   HBOS stakes in builders lose value as bad loans rise
   Citigroup declines before opening on price downgrade
   Oil rises again to record then retreats on production concerns
   Oil eases as Nigeria strike is reportedly averted
   Looking for balance
   Both weekly initial and continuing jobless claims decline in the U.S.
   Olivant increases its stake in UBS to 2.5%, calling for changes
   Attacks in Nigeria continue and Shell shuts down oil field
   Morgan Stanley reports lower profit despite asset sales
   Swiss National Bank maintains 2.75% rate level
   Oil prices decline below $134 a barrel
   Euro zone business sentiment drops in June
   Citigroup will cut investment banking jobs
   U.S. home prices extend record slide in April-S&P
   Waiting for interest rates
   UBS, Merrill Private Banking Growth Slows on Subprime
   Durable goods orders unchanged in May
   Rumors
   Barclays is raising $8.9 Billion
   Oil prices treading at around $137 a barrel in Asia
   Australian stands at 25-year high on rising commodities
   Oil is not leaving room to breathe
   The jitters continue
   Oil prices pass one more milestone to $142
   A possible $9 billion writedown for Citigroup in Q2
   Business and consumer confidence down in Europe
   Oil soars to an all-time high above $143 a barrel
   Oil resumes climb to record above $141
   The WSJ reports Siemens is planning 17,200 job cuts
   Financial sector concerns push banks down
   Japan's debt rating receives an upgrade from Moody’s
   Federal Reserve kept key interest rate at 2 percent
   After soaring above $140, oil eases in Asia
   Getting support from M&A
   Japan's inflation rate surges to decade-high 1.5% in May
   Two New Exchange Traded Securities launched
   Concerns continue about possible writedowns
   Data may rule the day
   Merrill is reportedly negotiating the sale of Bloomberg stake to NYC Mayor
   Oil trading above $145 in Asia after Saudi statement
   Supply concerns and a weak dollar push oil past $142
   Oil and Jobs Data
   http://isfm.ch/international/Bradford_&_Bingley_drops_on_credit_rating_cut.htm
   Oil gains more than $1 on Iran tension
   The IMF warns that inflation risks are leading to hunger
   ECB raises interest rates as expected to 4.25%
   House Prices in the U.K. at lowest since 1992
   U.K. home builder unable to raise additional equity capital
   Oil prices a heartbeat from $146
   U.S. stockpile drop leads oil above $144
   GM shares plunge closing $10 for first time in over half a century
   Despite loss Wachovia’s outlook helps banks rebound
   Bears revisited
   Iran missile tests renew oil price advance
   Oil prices even out following a drop of $4
   Waiting for data
   Q2 earnings approach; sentiment high on stronger dollar lower oil
   The contest for aerial tankers opens again
   Pension plans hugely affected by financial market woes
   Bank of England holds interest rates steady
   U.K. manufacturing falls to eight-month low
   http://isfm.ch/international/M&A_retail_raise_sentiment.htm
   Signs of easing Middle East tensions bring oil below $144 in Asia
   Fiat planning to close factories for 3 months on declining sales
   Icahn's bid to oust Yahoo board finds an ally in Microsoft
   InBev latest move is to try ousting the Anheuser-Busch board
   Oil prices retreat by over $1 per barrel as dollar rises
   Oil prices advance on supply concerns
   Fear of more dollar weakness keep oil near $145 a barrel in Asia
   Banking sector concerns and the dollar
   Citi G’s German retail banking unit to go to Credit Mutuel for $7.7 billion
   Deal on: Anheuser-Busch and InBev come to agreement
   Crude oil jumps to $145.98 on mounting Iran tensions
   Financials in turmoil
   Data and corporate results
   Oil steadies after dip on demand
   After the recent plunge, oil rises above $130 a barrel
   Consumer prices rose sharply by 1.1% in June
   Financials surge to lead regional rally
   JPMorgan earnings beat expectations
   Unemployment in the U.K. rises in June
   Uncertain economic environment sends oil sharply down $6
   Corporate results awaited
   Attempt_at_stabilization
   More news on housing
   Retreating oil and the housing bill raise hopes
   Housing and the Economy
   Durable goods orders for June in the U.S., rose surprising 0.8%
   Oil prices rise to near $130 a barrel in Asia
   American Express shares drop on lower 2Q profit
   Industrial orders in the euro-zone for May decline
   Oil drops further on evidence demand is decreasing
   Reinsurer Munich Re warns on profit after write-downs
   Oil drops more than $3; CFTC to set limits on oil trading
   German Ifo for July and euro-zone PMI data indicate further slowdown
   Oil rebounds above $126 after recent lows
   Oil prices advance on tropical storm Dolly threat
   Banks drag European shares down, oil weighs
   Militant attacks in Nigeria force oil prices above $125
   Retail sales in Europe fell in July on soaring inflation
   Merrill Lynch will issue new stock; Temasek invests again
   Oil falls below $122 in Asia on declining US demand
   BA and Iberia are discussing an all share merger
   Financial sector woes weigh
   Economic data on the forefront
   Waiting on inventories and ADP survey data
   Oil prices gain on Iran nuclear program worries
   The Senate approved Fannie, Freddie rescue bill
   Oil steadies after a sharp overnight rise
   Data claims put pressure on the market
   Economy weighs on voters' minds
   ECB holds rates at 4.25 percent as expected
   Google believes $1B investment in AOL is crumbling
   Freddie Mac's Q2 Worse Than Views, May Force Bailout
   Citigroup returning billions to investors
   Gas prices down 25 days in a row
   Ford plans unchanged with gas price drop
   Oil up nearly $1, extends gains on inventory fall
   Wall Street gains as oil slips
   June trade gap shrinks despite oil price surge
   Greenspan sees house price bottom in 2009: report
   Industry group says UK facing recession
   Oil drops below $112 as storm threat eases
   Oil's down, stocks are up, but uncertainty remains
   China banks face tough times
   BoE Voted 7-1-1 to Leave Rates Unchanged, Besley Votes For Hike
   Dubai to issue sweeping real estate law
   Analysts see tough quarter for investment banks
   Bernanke: Financial crisis taking toll on economy
   Oil rises on falling US gasoline supplies
   Oil prices fall over $6 on stronger dollar
   Wall Street, meet Sesame Street
   Oil rises above $117 on concerns about Gustav
   Fannie Mae shakes up management team
   Oil Rises in New York as Gustav Threatens U.S. Gulf Platforms
   Oil in Asia tops $115 on tropical storm concern
   Consumer outlook up, housing bottom may be near
   Oil rises in Asia on worries Gustav may strengthen
   Oil rigs gird for Gustav - prices rise
   Dell 2Q profit drops, hurt by PC price cuts
   Credit Suisse buys majority stake in US-based AMF
   Q2 growth revised to 3.3 percent
   Stocks signal weak open
   Oil prices gain in Asia as Hurricane Gustav approaches US
   Mitsubishi UFJ denies reported interest to invest in Lehman
   Oil steady in Asia ahead of OPEC meeting
   Oil down sharply on Gustav downgrade
   U.S. Mortgage applications rose last week – MBA
   Oil edges higher ahead of US inventory report
   No job turnaround on horizon
   Commerzbank agrees to acquire Dresdner Bank for $12.9 billion
   U.S. market futures pointing upwards on slumping oil
   Oil retreats due to global demand fears and a stronger dollar
   Interest rates in England remain unchanged
   U.S. Indicators 05/09/2008
   Bracing ahead of economic reports
   No respite from the data
   Lehman discussing a $6 billion share sale with Korea Development Bank
   Looking for clues on the economy
   U.S. Indicators 04/09/2008
   Jobless numbers unexpectedly rose by 84,000
   Eyes on Gustav and Economic Indicators
   Oil rises in Asia to $101 on bailout plan hopes
   US Government takes over Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
   Oil falls below $106 in Asia on stronger dollar
   OPEC is condidering reducing oil production
   Fannie, Freddie need restructuring to limit risks: IMF
   Oil rises in Asia as Ike threatens Gulf of Mexico
   OPEC is to cut output by 500,000 and prices gain
   Uncle Sam’s intervention boosts markets
   Is there enough steam there for an encore
   EU slashes 2008 European Growth Outlook
   Lehman announces $3.9 billion loss, will sell assets
   Lehman does it again
   Money markets have frozen with overnight dollar rates over 10%
   Oil prices gained in Asian trading on strengthening hurricane Ike
   Lehman reportedly in talks with potential buyers
   Lehman says it is filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy
   Bank of America has agreed to buy Merrill Lynch
   Washington Mutual shares dropped sharply to 17-year low
   Retail, oil prices and Lehman deal
   The WSJ reports AIG will announce major restructuring
   Afraid of gloomy news from data
   Oil falls to below $100 on low Ike damage
   Markets on the morning after
   Oil prices plummet under $92 in Asia on US credit fears
   AIG gets a helping hand worth $85 billion
   Investors flee into gold; prices post biggest 1-day gain ever
   Oil steadies in Asian trading after hitting $98 a barrel
   HP’s unexpected EDS job cuts number surprise Wall Street
   The Federal Reserve holds key rate steady
   Banks in the throes of merger negotiations on mounting crisis
   Treasury and Fed plan to cleanse balance sheets
   The storm continues
   Oil Prices stay close to $109 a Barrel after overnight spike
   Measures against abusive short sales announced by the SEC
   SEC stops short selling in 799 financial institutions
   Money-Market Rates Double Amid Global Credit Seizure
   Barclays to pay $1.75 billion for some Lehman assets
   Oil jumps by $6 on safe-haven buying, and a weak dollar
   U.S. Treasury Dept. to guarantee money market mutual funds
   Wall St up on AIG rescue talk, futures rise
   Lloyds TSB is buying lender HBOS for $22.2 Billion
   Treasury and the SEC come up trumps
   Will AIG plan cost taxpayers money, or just sleep
   Deals and data driving markets
   Remaining major investment banks allowed setting up commercial banks
   Oil spikes more than $25
   Buffett gives vote of confidence with $5 billion wager on Goldman
   Oil prices maintaining level in Asia
   Lehman's Asia operations to go to Nomura
   The proposed bailout plan still causing concerns
   Oil prices rose to $107 while waiting for US bailout news
   Bailout deal near as Bush to meet lawmakers
   Overnight dollar rate falls sharply in ECB tender
   Durable goods orders drop 4.5 percent in August
   If it weren’t for Warren Buffet
   Jobless claims pushed to 7-year high
   Oil rises as investors consider the US bailout plan
   Data and the ongoing bailout saga
   Waiting for details of the bailout plan
   Oil steady at $67 as investors await OPEC cut
   Denmark hikes main rate by 50 basis points
   Oil fell in Asia on the breakdown of the bailout talks
   Bailout in the U.S. and nationalizations in Europe
   Dow plummets record 777 as financial rescue fails
   WaMu closed by regulators; banking assets sold to JPMorgan Chase
   Global slowdown concerns put pressure on oil prices in Asia
   Oil steady at $96 as traders weigh bailout flop
   No agreement reached on financial bailout; talks to continue
   Capitol Hill and the White House agree on $700B bailout
   Dexia bailed out with EU6.4 Billion on worsening landscape
   WaMu and an impasse in the bailout talks
   Bradford & Bingley under government ownership
   What next
   Goliath collapses
   Citigroup acquiring Wachovia banking operations
   UBS also planning to eliminate Investment Banking Jobs
   U.S. $700 billion rescue package is passed by Senate
   Oil prices dive 4 % on demand worry
   Senate to vote on revamped financial rescue plan
   Feeling confident yet
   Mitsubishi UFJ, Morgan reportedly considering Japan merger
   Easing overnight money rates, but period rates remaining frozen
   U.S. weekly initial jobless claims advance on eve of employment data
   Wachovia being acquired by Wells Fargo for $15.1 billion
   Shaken by volatility
   UBS announces first profitable quarter in one year
   Payrolls dropped by a higher than expected 159,000 in September
   Deals announced and jobs data reported
   Gold heading to a 2-Year Low on deflation threat
   Crisis deepens in Europe, bank rescue plans deployed
   Oil rebounds to $89 after falling to 8-month low
   Chancelor of the Exchequer releases U.K. bank rescue plan
   The Administration is looking into acquiring stakes in banks
   Oil prices drop sharply due to concerns on global slowdown
   Interbank lending grinds to a halt on mounting credit concerns
   Bold plan by the Fed
   Fears of economic slowdown pressure oil prices back to $89
   N.A.M. Gold and Interest Fund
   Oil prices slip under $90 on demand concerns
   Financial sector continues to suffer despite efforts to limit damage
   Pressure on G7 to rate cuts will give some hope
   Global Meltdown
   The Contagion Spreads and Deepens
   Iceland is strugling to avoid bankruptcy
   Central banks, Fed, BOE, ECB and others reduce interest rates
   Rates slashed by central banks revive futures
   Oil rebounds in Asia on Europe bank rescue plan
   Oil rises above $83 as financial panic eases
   Oil falls to below $78 on recession fears
   Futures rise on bank rescue plan
   U.S. stock futures rise on bank equity plan
   Federal bank buys pitched to &250 billion won’t lead to an economic fix
   Is this the dawn or the dusk of a new day
   Morgan seals deal with Mitsubishi
   When smiles appeared
   Bank of Japan Offers Unlimited Dollars to Banks
   A big question for all of us
   Oil prices fell to 14-month low on worsening US macroeconomics
   Oil prices rise sharply as investors believe recession fears overblown
   Swiss banks bailed out and raising capital
   Oil prices advancing on OPEC production cut expectations
   Caution before data
   High volatility hinging on instability and investor concern
   Interbank dollar pressures ease as banks lend
   British home asking prices down 4.9% annually
   India's central bank cuts interest rates to 8%, cuts by 1
   Credit markets ease but economic gloom prevails in markets
   OPEC considering output cut, crude price rallies 3.3
   Oil gains to over $67 after sharp fall, as OPEC meeting approaches
   OPEC to cut production by 1.5 million barrels in November
   Corporate results at center stage
   Oil slips under $70 on US recession fears
   Unrelenting pessimism
   Sea of red spreading
   One-day dollar Libor down to lowest in over four years
   Unrelenting pessimism
   Oil trades around $63 despite OPEC cuts output
   Money-market rates rise in Asia
   Oil trades around $63 despite OPEC cuts output
   OPEC output cut ignored as oil falls to $63
   Oil prices rebound to $64 in Asia after multi-month lows
   Fed arranges more swap line deals with emerging markets
   IMF set to grant loans to the Ukraine and Hungary
   Swap deal between the Fed and New Zealand's central bank for $15B
   Lehman fallout hits Japan's vulnerable elderly
   China is delaying margin lending, short selling launch
   Further increase in oil prices on weak dollar, Fed cut
   German business confidence falls more than expected
   Waiting for the Fed’s interest rate decision
   Delta, Northwest merger going through with DOJ approval
   Oil falls below $62 as investor’s eye weak demand
   Will the fragile calm be shattered by data
   Governments and central banks continue trying to stem the flow
   Oil falls below $65 on US contraction
   U.S. banks owe billions in pay, pensions to executives: WSJ
   NYSE Euronext profit drops 33
   What is next???
   Third quarter losses extending for Societe Generale
   First_loss_in_six_years_for_Swiss_Re_buyback_in_abeyance
   Oil loses steam after Election Day rally as economic concerns return
   Further falls for interbank dollar funding rates
   Investors focus back on the economy
   Oil prices slip under $63 on recession concerns
   Investors focus back on the economy
   And after the elections, what
   Data affecting trading
   And after the elections, what
   Oil prices decline along with stock markets in Asia
   Oil holds level at $61 after 2-day plunge
   Oil prices rise above $63 on surging Asian stocks
   Citigroup, Goldman Sachs letting staff go on a slowing economy
   Interest rates may be heading to zero
   AIG near new bailout deal
   Waiting for the jobs report
   Additional funds set aside by HSBC for U.S. loan losses
   Bank of England boldly cuts key rate to 3% from 4.5
   China Stimulus Package supporting world markets
   ECB cuts key rate to 3.25% from 3.75
   U.S. unemployment rate rises sharply to 14-year high of 6.5%
   China Stimulus Package supporting world markets
   More signs of a slowing economy
   ECB cuts key rate to 3.25% from 3.75
   China Stimulus Package supporting world markets
   China Stimulus Package supporting world markets
   ING reports first loss ever on €1.51 Billion writedowns
   Oil prices drop to $55 as US economic outlook continues to be grim
   Oil steady at $58, underpinned by stock rally
   Oil prices decline to $60 on waning optimism regarding China
   Economy Shrinks in Germany in Q3
   U.S. automakers bailout outlook in doubt-senator
   Corporate earnings and global economy weigh
   Oil prices fell below $60 on global growth slows further
   Things seem bad
   October budget deficit hits record of $237.2B
   Corporate earnings and global economy weigh
   Difficult October for Swiss Life, Natixis
   Strong Q3 lifts EADS despite new charge
   Uncertainty and recession fears drive markets
   Is there any way out
   Uncertainty and recession fears drive markets
   Russia gives $2 billion loan to Belarus
   Economy will get worse before it improves, says Obama
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Top U.S. auto executives requesting bailout from Congress
   Oil prices also hurt by fears of recession slip below $53
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Economic slowdown keeping oil near 22-month low below $55
   The Fed sees a prolonged recession
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Eyes on Capitol Hill and automakers
   Basel Committee announces tightening of bank regulation
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   No end to the gloom and doom
   Oil dives below $52 as investor confidence sinks
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   U.S. weekly jobless claims shoot up to 542,000
   Oil rallies from 3-year low on rebounding stocks in Asia
   Citigroup to receive large rescue package from U.S. Government
   Major tax-cut stimulus package expected in the U.K.
   BHP Billiton dropping Rio Tinto deal
   Awaiting data and news about Citigroup
   Oil prices gain to above $50 on hope from a new economy team
   A new fiscal stimulus package
   US gas prices dip below $2 as oil prices waver
   Citi rescue provides some relief
   Economy shrinking, home prices dropping
   Treasury is putting more plans in place to bolster US economy
   Oil prices jump again in a volatile week
   Oil falls below $54 in Asia ahead of OPEC meeting
   China lowers interest rate for the support of growth
   Money fund assets added $33.12B in latest week
   Mutual-fund firms rocked by asset decline
   Markets rise although sentiment falls
   Caution all around as Black Friday dawns
   Ahead of the Bell: Callon suspends Entrada project
   Oil prices jump again in a volatile week
   Futures point to weak open after Thanksgiving holiday
   Hoping for a bounce back
   Oil prices plunge by 9% to $49 as OPEC defers cuts
   GM, Chrysler looking for immediate $15 Billion
   A plea to Congress - save the auto industry
   Oil drops under $44 per barrel as economic news worsens
   OPEC unable to stop oil prices from slumping
   Treasury under lobby pressure to buy mortgage-backed securities
   AP IMPACT: Some bailout holdings down $9 billion
   Citigroup putting Japan trust banking unit up for sale
   The gloom and doom of indicators and corporate results
   Bank of England cuts key rate to 2% from 3
   World markets mostly down ahead of US jobs report
   More grim data
   Oil prices slip below $46
   Constellation Energy shares surge after EdF bid
   Rate cuts all around
   Jobs report rules markets today
   Employers shedding jobs as recession deepens
   http://isfm.ch/international/AT&T_to_cut_12_000_jobs_4_percent_of_staff.htm
   Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years
   Julius Baer CEO dies unexpectedly
   Congress and Whitehouse agree in principle on $15B auto bailout
   Price of gas hits lowest point in nearly 5 years
   China auto sales fall in November
   Sony announces 8,000 job cuts, shutting plants, reducing spending
   Bailout agreement firing optimism
   Hope from stimulus packages
   Oil balancing below $44 as investors await OPEC production cuts
   The auto makers bill on center stage
   Oil prices edge up in Asia ahead of OPEC meeting
   Bank of America is planning 35,000 jobs in three years
   Not just super rich caught up in $50B Madoff case
   Uneasiness and volatility
   Oil prices fall below $45; market looks to OPEC
   Oil steady near $46 as OPEC prepares output cut
   Failed auto bailout rocking markets
   UPDATE 1-Bank of America dashes China bank sale talk, CCB falls
   Retail sales fall 1.8% in fifth straight decline
   Goldman Sachs Shares Morgan Stanley’s Pain as Prospects Darken
   Oil rises above $48 ahead of OPEC meeting
   U.S. homes lose $2 trillion in value during 2008
   Detroit automakers await deal on auto loans
   Automakers and pyramids
   Oil up sharply near $50 as OPEC readies output cut
   Siemens agrees to pay $1.3B in bribery settlement
   GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks slide on weak U.S. data, euro gains
   Oil prices steady at $44 ahead of OPEC meeting
   Target interest rate slashed by the Fed to all time low
   Japan central bank cuts key rate again
   Federal Reserve Board to vote on credit-card rules
   Fed cuts key interest rate to near zero
   Oil hovers near 4 1/2-year low despite OPEC cut
   Paulson: 'Orderly' auto bankruptcy might be best
   Shock waves spread from Madoff scandal
   Some support from oil prices
   Oil rises slightly after sharp drop overnight
   So what’s next
   Deutsche Bank Skips Call Option on EU1 Billion Bond
   U.S. consumer prices fall 1.7% vs. 1.4% drop expected
   Panasonic to buy Sanyo in $9 billion deal
   U.S. Nov. housing starts plunge 18.9% to record low
   Back to reality
   Oil prices rise to above $44 as OPEC prepares to announce output cuts
   Waiting for any bailout news
   Ahead of the Bell: Bank of America
   Honda slashes profit forecast amid global downturn
   Oil dips on economic woes, OPEC set to slash output
   Ahead of the Bell: Wyndham, Marriott downgraded
   Commodities help FTSE end higher; HSBC falls
   Oil approaches $36 level as fresh earnings week gets underway
   A day of optimism
   Oil languishes near $35 on weak US economy
   Banks not saying where the bailout money went
   Weakening demand pushes oil below $40
   Oil trading around $39 on weakening dollar
   AP study finds $1.6B went to bailed-out bank execs
   Fiat pays $17.8m to settle Iraqi bribe claims
   Merry Christmas
   Oil dips below $43, Saudi says price will stabilize
   Limping towards Christmas
   A mixed picture on government help and growing problems
   Unemployment lines longest in 26 years
   Recession deepens in Japan, more than rate cuts required globally
   GDP shrank in third quarter as economy chilled
   Oil prices rise sharply to almost $40 on Israel-Gaza tension
   GMAC given $5B from financial rescue funds
   Oil futures continue rising on more Israeli air raids in Gaza
   Honda Nov China sales up 8.7% on year to 45,090 units
   Russia's Central Bank lets ruble drop for 3rd time in 5 days to hit new low
   Focus on geopolitical tensions
   Oil prices holding close to $39 in light New Year's Eve trade
   UBS sells Bank of China holding
   Hoping for a better year in 2009
   Oil falls below $38 in light New Year's Eve trade
   Bank of America, Wells Fargo complete acquisitions
   Australia plans $26 billion stimulus package
   Deflation is the next hurdle for the global economy
   Oil tumbles 8 percent after late surge capped dismal '08
   Tension in the Middle East pushes oil above $47
   Euro-zone manufacturing contracts at record pace
   Auto sales data due out today expected to show further slump
   http://isfm.ch/international/World_markets_kick_off_2009_brightly.htm
   The auto industry in focus
   Have we seen the bottom yet
   Government to get 5 million preferred GMAC shares
   Oil prices pull back on demand, continued Gaza clash
   China's Lenovo to cut 11 percent of workforce
   Consumer borrowing falls more than expected
   Alcoa reducing global work force by 13 percent
   Bank of England cuts key interest rate cut to all-time low
   Jobs, strike three
   Gazprom shuts the gas vanes on pipelines to Europe via Ukraine
   Oil prices under $43 after US inventory report
   Unemployment rate rises to 7.2%, with 524,000 jobs lost in Dec
   Pressure from unemployment figures
   Jobless claims and retail sales eyed
   Oil holds near $40 as stimulus, bank plans mulled
   Citi-Morgan talk may spark fresh wave of deals
   Oil drops back to near $37 as the outlook for demand weighs
   Death knell for Citigroup's 'supermarket' model
   Oil falls to near $36 on weak US crude demand
   Fuel hedging loss of $900 million for China Eastern
   Corporate results and economic indicators raise concerns
   Oil rises above $39 on U.S. cold snap
   US foreclosure filings rise to 81 percent in 2008
   Oil falls $2 to below $39 as demand weakens
   Trade gap at 5-year low
   Retail sales and Citigroup deal
   More pressure for the financial sector
   European Central Bank cuts interest rates by half percentage point to 2 percent
   Gazprom says Ukraine signing gas deal without monitor conditions
   New jobless claims increase more than expected
   Reality check
   Oil declines to $34 as Feb contract nears expiry and space is short
   Bank of America Gets $138 Billion Lifeline for Merrill Losses
   Russian gas flows to Europe again via Ukraine
   British banks will get more cash provided they spread the wealth
   Waiting to see if the new administration will deliver
   Citigroup posts $8.29B loss, splits up the company
   What will the next day bring
   Obama Starts ‘Remaking America” By Tackling Banks, Afghanistan
   First annual net loss in 14 years forecast by Sony
   Oil prices gain somewhat in late trade
   Key interest rate remains unchanged, economic outlook downgraded in Japan
   Banking sector woes affecting global markets
   Economic concerns weigh as the tech sector gives some good news
   The bears are out again
   New jobless claims rise more than expected to 589K
   Housing starts plunge to another record low
   Barclays reports $11 Billion writedown, no need for additional capital
   Oil rises above $47 as investors balance OPEC cuts versus demand
   Citigroup corporate jet canceled
   Sony's quarterly net profit tumbles 95% on weak sales
   Japan looking at worst postwar slump on falling manufacturing
   Oil falls below $46 on worsening US recession
   Bad, but not as bad as expected. So is it good
   Santander will reimburse private clients over Madoff
   Earnings blowing party lights out
   Earnings and data affecting markets
   Corporate results and warnings cause concern
   Riding on hope
   Record number standing in the unemployment lines
   Oil rises on positive company earnings
   Drop in earnings at Caterpillar to cost 20,000 jobs
   Dec Durable Goods Orders Drop 2.6%, Down 5.7% in 08
   Existing-home sales rise 6.5% as prices plunge
   Oil hovers near $42 as US crude workers may strike
   Oil hovering above $40 on more grim economic news
   Oil hovers near $41 as traders mull mixed US data
   Deutsche Bank reports worst quarter loss on trading
   Concern rises on earnings and macroeconomics
   Caution before more data due today
   Panasonic Will Cut 15,000 Jobs, Sees Largest Loss in 7 Years
   Oil near $40 as crude supplies increase and demand weakens
   Employment number and quarterly results closed watched
   Bank of England slashes its key rate by a further 50 basis points
   The private sector announces 522,000 lost jobs
   Jobless numbers and retail sales
   Toyota seeks aid from Japan
   ECB keeps interest rates unchanged at 2
   Oil steady above $41 on inventory speculation
   Today is The New Day
   Caution before payrolls
   Nissan will cut 20,000 jobs - forecasts annual loss
   Oil below $40 as investor’s eye US stimulus
   Weakening economic outlook pushes oil towards $40
   Finance plan announcement delayed on debt debate
   UBS announces SF8.1 billion loss and more job cuts
   Weakening economic outlook pushes oil towards $40
   Focus turning to stimulus package and bank bailout
   Spotlight on Senate and Treasury
   Oil prices reclaim levels above $38 after overnight drop
   Oil lingers near $36 as investors mull inventories
   Toyota reducing production in North America
   U.S. stimulus package approved by Senate
   Bank CEOs in the hot seat
   Waiting for stimulus and housing plans progress
   Some more detail, please
   Retails sales and employment to the forefront
   Oil prices rise above $34 on mortgage reports
   Japanese economy contracts by 12.7
   Zero Rate World Puts ECB’s Trichet behind Bund Curve
   Oil jumps 14% on surprise supply drop
   Grim news continues
   The end of an era or the end of the slump
   Oil unable to rise above $35 after big drop overnight
   UBS agrees to $780 million payment in tax conspiracy case
   Fragile sentiment in the markets
   Reaching the end of the pit
   Moving on a roller coaster
   U.S. weekly jobless claims unchanged at 627,000
   Citigroup reportedly in talks to increase US government stake
   American Express bonus for account closures
   Decline in pound sterling worrying EU Officials
   Citigroup reportedly in talks to increase US government stake
   Oil rises above $40 amid weak demand, OPEC cuts
   Is it time for emersion
   Some relief for the banking sector
   Concerns rise again for the financial sector
   Oil prices remain under $43 after rising overnight
   Massive loss from RBS - Britain's biggest-ever
   Oil prices decline after recent demand-driven rally
   Trying to focus on the positive
   Bank stocks at the center of attention
   Initial jobless claims rise; ongoing claims at record high
   Oil prices shoot up to near $45 on US inventories drop
   World Markets Rebound
   NY Attorney General issues subpoenas to 7 Merrill executives
   Have we reached bottom yet
   Jobless claims declined to 639,000 last week
   Oil prices stay above $43 despite grim US corporate news
   Oil prices rise above $46 on OPEC production cut expectation
   A new deal between BNP and government controlled Fortis Bank
   Oil prices advance to almost $48 on OPEC supply cuts possibility
   Heaping job report anxiety over the general concern
   Citigroup CEO says bank is having best quarter since 2007
   Payrolls spiral by 651,000, jobless rate jumps to 8.1
   The bloodletting continues
   Hoping for a respite
   Oil prices drop to near $46 after demand report slows rally
   Roche agrees to take over Genentech for just under $47 billion
   Oil prices fall below $47 ahead of OPEC’s Sunday meeting
   So what can we do for an encore
   Oil tries to reach $43 as U.S. crude inventories rise
   Stimulus measures and the promise of better days for banks
   So, we’re not there yet
   OPEC will not cut output yet to help global economy
   Oil prices decline in Asia on concerns over the global economy
   Oil falls under $49 in Asia on economy weakness and prospects
   Oil prices near $49 on hope from rebounding stocks
   House passes bill to recover bonuses from bailed-out firms
   So far, so good
   A delicate balance
   Going after bonuses
   Expected move but bold just the same
   Oil prices pull back on crude demand, global economy re-evaluation
   Do we dare hope
   Initial jobless claims decline while continued benefits hit record high
   Oil prices above $52 in Asia on stock market rally optimism
   Oil prices remain above $53 in Asia
   The Bad Asset Buy Plan
   Pause for thought
   Oil prices decline in Asia as price outlook seems uncertain
   Obama administration requests GM chief’s resignation
   Worry about automakers and banks
   Oil prices advance in Asia on positive US data
   Reassessing recent gains
   Hoping for better days
   Renewed worry over global economy keeps oil stays below $50
   More required of GM or it will be bankrupt
   Oil slips below $49 in Asia on deteriorating world economy
   G-20 leaders seeking stricter regulation consensus
   Oil slips below $52 after overnight surge on optimism
   EU unemployment rises sharply in February
   ECB cuts key rate less than expected to 1.25
   As the new quarter gets underway
   As the G20 summit approaches
   One day after the G2-20 summit, Europe begins financial overhaul
   Oil prices extend rally advancing above $53 in Asia
   Jobless rate rises sharply to 8.5 percent, 663,000 jobs in March
   Caution before jobs report
   Oil rises above $53 as investors eye earnings
   Oil fell close to $51 in Asia as stock markets pulled back
   Oil declines to near $48, on evaporating optimism
   German government launches Hypo Real Estate nationalization
   Bank of Japan sets subordinated bank loan rules
   Will corporate results snuff out the rally
   Earnings season dawns
   Derivatives market cleanup looming
   Bank of England keeps interest rate at 0.5
   ‘Stress Tests’
   Grim earnings make for a grim climate
   Looking at retail sales
   Initial jobless claims fall, while continuing claims hit new record
   Oil drops to near $49 amid weak demand outlook
   UBS cuts 8,700 more jobs
   Banks show the way
   Oil prices hover around $49 amid demand concerns
   Intel weighs the markets
   Economic growth in Chine slows further in the first quarter
   A glimmer of hope
   Oil slips under $46 on falling stock prices
   Exports from Japan continue to fall
   Exports from Japan continue to fall
   Oil hovers above $49 as eventual recovery weighed
   German investor confidence rises to 2-year high
   Earnings not helping
   Earnings and jobless claims
   British economy suffers its biggest decline in almost 30 years
   Gold reserves in China have doubled
   Concerns rise again on earnings and outlook
   Trying to remain optimistic
   Oil prices retreat close to $50
   Deutsche Bank announces profit on recovering credit market
   Preliminary results show at least six banks need more capital
   As Chrysler talks break down, bankruptcy could be close
   Swine flu brings out the bears
   The uncertainty continues
   Oil prices approach $49 as swine flu concern continues
   Oil rises sharply above $51 on slowing recession optimism
   Earnings and economic indicators giving some hope
   Riding on optimism
   Oil extends surge, rising above $67 in Asia
   Oil prices rise above $53 on optimism of possible economy recovery
   Economic recovery hope helps oil prices rise above $54
   And still we hope
   Cautious ahead of stress test results
   GM filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize (AP)
   UBS reports further losses in the first quarter
   Stress Tests Momentum
   Oil prices rebound to six-month high in Asian trading
   Stress tests reveal weaknesses, relieve uncertainty
   Bank of England Keeps Rate Steady
   Rising demand is pushing oil prices higher
   Key interest rate cut to 1% by the ECB
   Layoffs easing, jobless rate at multiple year record
   Some reassurance from the banks stress tests
   Relief over stress tests, hope ahead of jobs
   Oil pulls back to near $58 after rally
   Oil continues to stay above $58 on signs recession easing
   Oil gains to near $60 on surprise US inventory drop
   U.S. Treasury Dept. is seeking oversight of derivatives market
   Sharper drop than expected for German GDP
   Turning cautious again
   Looking for direction
   Intel fined 1.06 billion euro by the EU
   Oil slips below $58 on waning hope of US recovery
   Barclays may discuss investment unit sale with BNY Mellon
   Oil extends advance above $59 on further signs easing US recession
   It is still a bumpy ride
   Jobless claims rise also on auto sector layoffs
   More turmoil
   Sentiment under pressure ahead of initial jobless claims
   Oil prices remain unchanged above $56 on gloomy demand
   Oil slips above $59 once gain on signs of easing recession
   Lower exports and spending push Japan’s economy down 15.2
   Hoping for better home data
   American Express announces 4,000 job cuts
   Oil prices steady above $60 ahead of inventory report
   Bulls still here
   Bulls trying to gain on bears
   Oil ends above $60 on shrinking stockpiles
   U.K. Treasury not releasing stress test results on banks
   Oil hovers above $61 ahead of OPEC meeting
   U.K. outlook cut to negative by Standard & Poor's
   Are we rethinking the rally
   German governor: Opel bankruptcy must be avoided
   Living with the turmoil
   U.S. weekly initial jobless claims lower by 12,000
   Morgan Stanley reduces bonuses of some executives
   Waiting for the express to arrive
   After gaining to above $65 oil prices fall back
   Oil down to around $61 ahead of OPEC meeting
   Oil above $62 amid rising US consumer confidence
   Oil eases off 6-month high ahead of inventory data
   Bomb Testing in the markets
   Stock rally again on track but for how long
   Trying for higher ground
   Up and downs
   Hoping for good news from manufacturing
   Oil prices remain above $68 on inflation concerns
   Oil prices holding steady above $68 on a weaker dollar
   Oil loses steam and steadies above $66
   Oil prices closing in on $70 in Asia
   Hoping for a better picture
   Caution is still around
   Not easy to sustain gains
   Rio Tinto paying out of Chinalco deal
   Hoping for slower job losses
   U.S. preparing TARP repayment approval for 10 Banks
   Oil prices just short of $71 in Asia
   Searching for strength in the market
   Commodities helping markets
   Oil prices continue to rise on economic recovery hopes
   Oil steady above $72 on more evidence of economic recovery
   Oil prices decline on strengthening US dollar
   Stronger dollar affecting commodities and stocks
   Optimism on data
   Caution in the markets
   German investor confidence rises more than expected
   Mixed economic reports send oil prices hovering around $70
   Oil prices climb above $71 as inventories fall
   Oil prices approaching $72 on inflationary concerns
   Caution as data reporting begins
   Waiting for news on regulation
   Investor wariness continues
   More signs of recovery
   Oil falls to near $69 on waning economic recovery optimism
   Oil tumbles below $67 on forecast cut by the World Bank
   Oil prices decline in Asia
   Fed keeps rate unchanged, sees recession slowing
   Any life left in the rally?
   Economic worries weighing but there’s always hope
   Hope ahead of the Fed announcement
   Oil declines approaching $68 as US crude demand signs are mixed
   Concern still remains
   Oil slips under $69 while investors wait for macroeconomic data
   Oil prices surge above $73 as dollar declines and on Nigeria attack
   Oil rises above $70 again on crude demand signs
   Mixed ahead of week’s data
   It has been a very strong quarter, so what’s next?
   Mixed end to the week?
   Oil prices up to near $71 on falling US crude inventories
   Oil hovering above $69 ahead of US jobs report
   Oil prices and hope for easing job losses
   U.S. jobs shrink by 467,000 in June, unemployment rate at 9.5%
   Oil retreats to $66 after grim jobs data
   ECB maintains key rate at 1 %
   The Stock Markets were weighed by the Job Report
   Rising unemployment in Euro zone may delay recovery
   Waiting for the jobs report
   U.S. jobless claims drop steeply
   Oil falls to near $62 in Asia on recovery doubts
   Oil trading close to $60 as traders await company results
   Oil plunges below $65 on fears recovery may lag
   Oil falls below $64, extending past week's plunge
   Second quarter earnings season begins
   Oil rises above $61 amid uncertain demand outlook
   Earnings season casting a shadow
   Oil prices continue falling nearing $59
   Oil prices move back above $60 on renewed signs of growth
   Oil gains ahead of US inventories
   Inflation in U.K. falls below 2% goal for first time in two years
   Technology leads the way
   Oil prices maintain the $61 level on positive US Fed news
   Oil slips below $62 as traders eye company results
   Oil regains $64 level on strong corporate results
   Caution ahead of corporate earnings and weekly jobless claims
   Will positive earnings continue?
   Spirits stay high on hope for positive results
   Oil hovers near $64 as earnings, demand weighed
   Oil prices hover near $65 on rising US crude supplies
   Oil prices steady above $65 on mixed US inventory data
   Oil prices slip below $67 as US economy improves
   Temasek’s new CEO not taking over strategy differences
   Feeling hopeful before earnings and jobless claims
   Will it be a struggle today?
   Oil retreating under $72 in Asia on weak demand
   Oil gains above $68
   Oil inches higher, adding to gains of 3-week rally
   Oil slips below $67 as consumer confidence declines
   Oil fall to near $63 US crude demand weakens
   Focusing on hope of good earnings
   Caution ahead of more earnings and economic news
   World markets get another boost
   Eyes on the Fed
   Oil hovering near $70 in Asia after dramatic drop
   Some hope from Asia
   Oil holding above $71 as demand remains weak
   Sharply higher US inventories push oil to near $68
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   Oil regains $66 level in Asia after plunge
   Is there an improvement?
   Wary, but hoping for the best
   Waiting on the Fed’s statement
   US banks may have to prepay fees
   Money market support is not forever, says the ECB
   Oil advances above $67 in Asia
   Mergers bringing hope
   Good news from the IMF, but employment gives rise to concerns
   The bulls have a fighting chance
   Oil hovering below $70 as investors await earnings
   Gulf region will stay with the dollar for trading in oil
   Oil gains to above $71 on economic recovery optimism
   Oil extends over $70 on gaining global stocks
   Third quarter earnings reports begin today
   Hopes firming up
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   Sharp rise for oil prices above $75
   Caution after the exuberance
   Disappointing earnings are bringing pressure back
   Oil prices at $77 on surprise inventory drop
   A sharp rise in oil prices to over $79 in Asia
   Hoping earnings will show the health of the economy
   Oil prices extend above $80 on better than expected earnings
   Earnings and data vying for attention
   Oil prices continue to decline
   Oil retreats below $81 on a steadying dollar
   Oil prices advance to near $82 on sings of economy recovery
   A fine balance
   Initial jobless claims higher than expected
   Hoping for more positive reports
   Jobless claims taking their toll
   A new record for gold futures
   Before the Fed
   Important decision facing the Bank of England
   ECB keeps rates on hold
   A brighter outlook on jobless claims, earnings and sales
   Initial jobless claims in the US down by 20,000
   Stock market recovery pushes oil above $80
   Payrolls and jobless rate put a damper on sentiment
   G20 decision helping markets rise
   Oil retreats towards $79 on mixed economic signs
   Doubts over the speed of the recovery?
   Technology, stronger dollar rocking the boat for another day
   Economic uncertainty pushes oil lower
   Oil resumes upward course on Iranian war games
   Oil declining back towards $77 as demand signs mixed
   Oil prices slump below $74 on Dubai woes
   Dubai fears spreading
   Gold futures approaching $1,200 per troy ounce
   Confidence ahead of data
   Oil prices gain to near $78 on growing Iran tension
   Oil prices drop to under $78 as US crude supplies rise
   Heading towards recovery
   European Central Bank leaves key rate at 1%
   Dollar strength pushes oil below $74
   Concerns about the recovery and debt crisis repercussions
   A mixed picture
   Initial jobless claims rise 17,000 to 474,000
   Is sentiment improving?
   Oil hovering around $71 on weak demand
   Oil declining to $69 on no output cut by OPEC
   Dubai rescue gives support to markets
   Oil advances to $70 after falling for 9 straight days
   Pressure from debt, bank concerns and macroeconomics
   Oil trading close to $71 on US crude supply rise
   Falling world markets and other concerns
   Some optimism at week's end
   Basel boosts banks
   Expecting more signs of recovery
   Oil prices advance to near $75 on a fall in US crude supplies
   Oil remains above $73 as investors eye OPEC meeting
   Gold rallying after sharp fall on weak dollar
   Oil edging above $80 in tandem with rising stocks
   Economic reports setting the tone
   Another unexpected rise in initial jobless claims
   ECB rate decision- rates to remain unchanged
   Oil declines as US dollar gains strength
   Oil remains close to $78 under pressure from weak dollar, demand
   Caution from conflicting data
   Mergers offsetting earnings disappointment in early trade
   Oil prices recede close to $78 as inventory concerns weigh
   Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
   Bank forecasts and China concerns
   End of week turmoil
   Weak demand in the U.S. pushes oil below $76
   Arrangements for Greece rescue outlined
   News not enough to give support?
   China tightening adding to recent turmoil
   Oil prices slip under $74 on awaited US crude report
   Oil rises above $75 on weakening dollar and demand outlook
   Earnings and deals injecting some optimism
   Oil rises together with equities and as dollar weakens
   Data helps boost confidence
   Jobless claims numbers to take their toll?
   Initial jobless claims unexpectedly rise to 473,000
   Oil advancing towards $80 on low interest rates
   Oil prices rise above $80
   An apology from Toyota CEO for recall, accidents
   Economic sentiment in the euro zone worsens
   Lower consumer confidence hitting markets
   Initial jobless claims up by 22,000
   Oil pulls back after three-week advance
   A few bright spots but caution still prevails
   Oil remains below $79 on mixed US data
   Austerity plan announced in Greece to combat crisis
   Bank of England keeps rates unchanged
   Fewer than expected jobs lost as unemployment rate unchanged
   Oil advances to $80 as US supplies report is mixed
   Oil drops back near $80 after sharp gains
   Jobs report boosts sentiment
   Oil resumes decline on a strengthening dollar
   Finding some balance
   Oil advancing towards $81 before US jobs report
   Reports of a bailout raise sentiment
   More cuts required of Greece as bailout reports begin to surface
   Oil prices continue rising to near $82
   EU considering European Monetary Fund
   Oil prices declining as dollar gathers strength, inventories rise
   More debt woes overshadowing other news
   Oil advancing on US jobs data anticipation
   Greece bailout plan emerges from Euro zone summit
   Oil prices gain on dollar weakness
   Some relief but concern lurks in the background
   Oil rises above $82 on consumer spending, Moscow bombing worry
   Improved sentiment at week’s start
   Unexpected loss of 23,000 private sector sheds jobs in March
   Data eroding confidence
   Oil prices above $82 as US supply report gives mixed indications
   Oil pulls back to near $83 after the 17-month high
   Improvement from Asian data
   Business confidence rises in Japan on export boom
   Greece concerns and Fed minutes
   Oil prices hovering above $86 per barrel
   Ending the week on a more optimistic note
   Oil prices maintaining level above $86 per barrel
   Concerns rising again
   Aid brings optimism
   U.S. Private Equity Firm Carlyle Closes Asia Fund
   Oil rises above $84, after 5 days of losses
   Oil prices declining although the dollar is weaker
   Earnings season starts on the wrong foot
   Earnings helping a recovery
   Oil prices above $77 with euro gaining against dollar
   U.S. jobs report shows 290,000 jobs created in April; jobless rate 9.9%
   Trying to overcome the panic
   Hoping for calmer waters
   Default insurance costs in the Euro-zone plunge
   EU is putting together $1 trillion package in defense of the euro
   Oil retreats near $76 a barrel on evaporating optimism
   A short lived relief
   Oil declines to almost $75 as US crude demand remains weak
   Oil declines to almost $75 as US crude demand remains weak
   Catching our breath?
   Portugal is the latest country to adopt new austerity measures
   Worry takes over at week’s end
   Some improvement but concerns remain
   Worry lurks under the surface
   First EU tranche of bailout loan received by Greece
   Oil prices continue to decline on dollar strength euro crisis
   Oil rallies above $70 as euro recovers from 4-year low
   Oil prices recovering $71 after the recent drop
   Worry lurks under the surface
   Global economy concerns push oil to near $76
   Oil pulls back close to $78 on Gulf storm fears
   Ruminating developments
   Oil prices drop sharply as hurricane fears fade
   Euro zone debt concerns to the forefront once more
   Unexpected rise in confidence among consumers on weaker euro
   Oil remains at recent lows after stock market sell-off
   Weaker than expected news dent momentum
   Pressured by data weakness
   Jobs data pushes Crude prices lower
   Oil prices maintaining recent lows on U.S. recovery weakness
   Data weighing on markets
   A day with little direction
   U.S. payrolls rise less than expected
   Looking for the positive
   Interest rates maintained at record low by Bank of England
   Oil prices approach $75 as global stock rally takes off
   Oil traders waiting for demand recovery signs; price below $72
   Feeling an improvement
   Oil prices fall on rising US crude supplies
   The pressure of weaker retail sales
   Mixed date offsetting strong earnings
   Oil prices remain below $77 on mixed data and US equities
   Hoping for better corporate news
   Oil prices decline following the drop in global stocks
   Oil just $78 after a reported drop in crude supplies
   Buoyed by the tech sector awaiting Fed testimony
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   European stocks advance on earnings and ahead of stress tests
   Most Asian markets advance modestly
   European markets turn flat on caution as Q2 earnings approach
   European stock markets gain on miners and banks
   U.S. stocks extend rally on jobless claims drop
   European stocks led higher by banks
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   European markets recover after Greece’s downgrade
   European stock markets gaining
   Stock markets in Asia follow Wall Street higher
   U.S. retail sales weighing on European shares
   Stocks in Europe rise as rates maintain level; BP plunging
   European shares advancing modestly on EADS and Inditex news
   Stocks in Europe succumb to weak growth outlook concerns
   U.S. stocks inching higher at open
   European stock markets down on renewed fiscal health fears
   European stock markets gaining on commodities, carmakers
   European stocks inching up on higher US stock futures
   European stock markets fall led down by oil companies
   Asian markets reverse early losses to close higher
   European stock markets advancing for a third day
   Stock markets in Europe advance on China confidence
   Asian stock markets rise on resources, energy
   Asian markets recover after heavy losses
   Stocks in Asia tumble on renewed concern over Europe
   Asian shares pare intraday losses but close lower
   European Shares follow their Asian counterparts lower
   European stock markets pull back relinquishing early gains
   German short-sale ban hurts European stock markets
   Stocks in Europe gaining while the euro slumps to 4-year low
   Asian shares decline after Wall Street, Euro zone weighs
   Asian stocks fall on Greek debt contagion, Japanese exporters
   Stocks in Asia advance after Europe, US
   Stocks in Asia gain amid ongoing European debt fears
   European stocks falling on banks and miners
   European markets gaining led by miners
   Asian markets decline as Greece debt concerns grow
   European stock markets advance as Greece asks for aid
   European stock markets declining on banks, airlines
   Asian stock markets decline on rate hike speculation, inflation
   European shares trading flat in 18-month record territory
   Greece debt concerns offsetting gains from US earnings in Europe
   Stock markets in Asia advance on economic growth in China
   European stock markets rise on technology companies
   European shares fall on Alcoa results
   Stock markets in Europe decline on oil companies
   Stocks in Europe gaining moderately; Irish banks declining
   India rate hike weighs on Asian markets
   Markets in Asia decline, euro loses ground
   European markets extend gains; banks supported by Fed comments
   Stocks in Asia advance; Europe gains on Lloyds
   Stocks in Asia rise after policy moves in US, Japan
   Import data helping US Stocks to rise
   European markets rise on automakers and financials
   Wall Street losing ground on concern about US credit rating
   European markets advancing on industrial output data
   European shares inching downward
   Pressure on Asian markets from China economic data
   European markets advance modestly on miners
   One year after lowest point European markets show mild loss
   European markets rising ahead of U.S. jobs data
   European stocks lower ahead of BoE and ECB policy statements
   European shares gaining for a third day
   Stocks in Great Britain advance; BP tumbles
   Nikkei gains on exporters and Toyota fix
   Stocks in Europe fall on energy while banks rally
   European stocks advance on Obama, interest rates
   Nikkei rallies after losing for 4 days
   European shares advancing on banks, energy and mining
   European shares declining on banks
   Markets in Europe tumble on banks
   European shares decline with weak oil stocks offsetting financials
   European stocks declining to 1-month low on U.S. bank plans
   Concern on China lending curbs hurts stocks in Asia
   Stocks in Europe declining before result reporting
   Nikkei declining on stronger yen
   Merger hopes helping European markets rise
   Stocks in Asia rise sharply on China export surge
   Stock markets in Europe decline led by banks
   Stocks in Europe flat ahead of data
   FTSE declines after gaining for 5 sessions
   Gains for European stocks on post holiday optimism
   European stock markets continue to rise
   Energy and pharmaceuticals help Europe gain
   Stocks in Europe advance; Asia ends mixed
   European markets rise encouraged by economic data
   European stock markets decline led by banks
   European markets advancing led by banks
   European shares advance led by banks
   Stocks in Europe moving sideways; financials declining
   European shares recover somewhat
   Stock markets in Asia steady after rally
   Stocks in Asia trading mixed on US weakness
   European shares slightly higher as miners offset banks
   Stocks in Europe rising with investors eyeing the ECB Chief’s speech
   European markets continue to decline
   Stocks in Asia trading mixed on US weakness
   Asian markets decline on lower commodities
   Asian Markets rise on U.S. retailer results
   Stocks in Europe rising at midday
   Asian Stocks end mixed
   Caution returns to Asian markets
   Europe shares advance to 3-week high led by financials
   Stocks in Asia advance on positive data from China, Japan
   Banks leading European stocks higher
   Stocks in Asia advance on continued stimulus hopes
   Stocks in Europe advance led by miners and insurance
   Asian markets advance on US jobs report
   Markets in Europe flat after while Asia rises
   European bourses turn upwards after U.S. GDP data
   Stocks in Asia continue to slide on gloomy US news
   Asian stocks track Wall Street lower - Europe advances
   European shares under pressure from financials
   Markets in Asia advance on South Korea’s growth
   Stocks in Europe tumble led by financials
   Most Asian markets advance as US earnings reports approach
   Shares in Europe advance on financials, commodities
   Caution in Asia ahead of US earnings
   European markets decline on weaker miners
   Asian stocks advance; China jumps, Tokyo briefly dented
   European markets rise on banks and commodities
   European markets fall on retreating oil prices and banks
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   European shares under pressure from the banking sector
   Mixed Asian markets with support from exporters and Shanghai woes
   Asian markets unsettled in Thursday’s trading
   Asian Stocks Mostly Advance on Resources
   Europe stock markets fall sharply led by banks
   European shares advance on sharp rise in oil prices
   Asian stocks tumble on the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates
   Asian markets affected by energy prices
   Wall Street fell sharply on Friday on oil surge and jobs data
   Wall Street ends mixed after the drop on Friday
   Energy stocks support shares in Europe
   Asian Markets reverse course to end mostly lower
   Asian markets decline on US financial worries
   European stock markets falling on energy sensitive issues
   Fannie, Freddie aid not enough for Wall Street
   Wall Street opened in negative territory Wednesday as oil prices rebound
   European Stocks advance on energy, banks and beverage deal
   Shares in Europe pare gains after Deutsche Bank comment
   Asian stocks mixed on Friday with Hong Kong and Shanghai Down
   Asian markets fall across the board
   Wall Street closed higher on retail sales results and potential Bud deal
   Wall Street plunges 205 points on inflation concerns
   Mixed picture in Asian markets on exporters and miners
   Volatility with mixed results on Wall Street
   Foreign holdings of Japanese shares decline
   European stock markets advancing on financials and energy
   Europe stocks fall as banks and oils weigh
   Shanghai gains as Asian markets end mixed
   Asian market volatility makes indices end mixed
   Asian markets recover
   European stock markets pare losses on soaring U.K. retail report
   Wall Street drops on higher oil effects
   Asian markets declining across the board
   Financials and reduced profits sink Wall Street
   Results weigh on the markets
   Japanese stocks continue to decline as property issues fall
   Asian Financial Stocks Fall
   Most Asian markets decline as Shanghai rises
   European shares fall as crude oil prices rise again
   The drop in consumer confidence sends U.S. stock lower
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   Asian stocks fall after Wall Street tumble and record oil prices
   European stocks retreating on banks, spiking oil prices
   European shares decline on renewed bank worries
   Asian markets flat before U.S. economic reports
   Most Asian markets slightly higher except Japan, Hong Kong
   Stocks pare gains to end fractionally higher after Fed
   European markets decline on banks after Goldman note
   Europe shares rise led by rebounding banks
   Markets in Asia end mixed
   Talk of more writedowns hurt European markets
   Most Asian markets declining
   Europe shares recover after US jobs report and Trichet comments
   Asia Pacific markets mostly lower
   Asian Stocks declining in morning session off lows in afternoon
   Wall Street ends little changed closing a dismal first half
   Volatile session for Wall Street on Q3 first day
   Wall Street falls sharply on a fresh oil price record
   Financial stocks weighing on the market
   European shares turn flat in mod-morning trading on falling financials
   European stocks slide on banks, supermarkets, EADS
   Stocks in the U.K. drop on banks, retailers; FTSE enters bear market
   As oil prices dropped so U.S. stock indices soared
   Mixed picture in Asia with the Nikkei breaking its Mixed 12 day drop
   A day of advances in Asia, on financials and bargain hunting
   Asian markets retreat across the board, led by financials
   European recovering led by banks on Fed Chief’s comments
   Wall Street tumbles pulling S&P into a bear market
   Mixed finish for U.S. markets on pre-holiday shortened session
   Asian markets mixed on financials and exporters
   The financial sector pushes Wall Street down again
   Asian stock markets unsettled in volatile trading
   European markets decline led by banks
   Asian markets generally lower
   European stock markets dragged lower by banks
   Banks lead European shares sharply higher
   Second gaining session for Wall Street
   Stocks in Asia mixed on energy producers, exporters and banks
   Wall Street recovers on lower oil and banks
   European shares follow global rally on gaining banks, retreating oil
   European stocks fall on Ifo data, drop in oil prices
   Asia Pacific region markets tumble on banks
   HK shares close at 1-mth high, led by HSBC
   Asian Stocks advance on easing credit, oil concerns
   Asian markets gain on falling oil prices
   Stocks on Wall Street drop sharply, led by financials
   European stocks decline under pressure from banks, tech and telecoms
   Wall Street recovers on sharp drop in oil prices
   Wall Street advances on sliding oil prices
   European Stocks Fall, Led by HBOS, Natixis; U.S. Futures Drop
   Asian markets mostly down while the Nikkei catches up
   Wall Street declined on rebounding oil prices and pharmaceuticals
   Asian markets plunge on financial stocks
   Europe mixed on banks and budget airlines
   Asian stocks mixed with banks leading declines
   Wall Street plunges on financial woes
   Wall Street rallies on strong consumer confidence and declining oil
   Writedown concerns dragging European stocks down
   Asian markets rally on exporters, banks and declining oil
   Lower oil and strong results boost European shares
   Wall Street closes higher led by financial stocks
   Nikkei closes fractionally higher led by pharmaceuticals
   Europe stocks mixed on disappointing earnings rising oil
   Wall Street pares losses on as oil declines
   Merrill Lynch shares fall as analyst cuts estimate
   News Corp 4Q profit jumps 27 percent
   Stocks set to drop
   Asia Stocks Mixed On Economic Worries
   Bank of America shares fall on credit concerns
   Stocks end an erratic day with lopsided loss
   Global stocks gain, dollar rises towards 2008 peak
   Wall Street heads for higher open as oil wavers
   Asia stocks track US lower amid financial worries
   Japan shares fall third day on US worries
   Stocks jump on falling oil, inflation forecast
   European Stocks Fall, Led by Carmakers; U.S. Futures Decline
   Financials drag on market; Dow falls more than 240
   Stocks mixed on higher oil, consumer data
   European Stocks Fall; U.S. Index Futures Are Little Changed
   Asian Markets Slide
   Tokyo falls, Hong Kong rises in mixed region
   European Stocks Fall, Led by Natixis; U.S. Index Futures Drop
   Asia stocks rise after rough August
   HK shares fall 1.9 pct on post-earnings caution
   Asian markets mixed
   Early gains on Wall Street reversed as commodity and tech shares slipped
   European stocks decline on Commerzbank deal, Gustav fears
   Stocks in the Asia Pacific region decline
   European stocks advance as oil prices drop
   Another mixed day for Asian markets
   European stocks retreat on retailer and banking stock weakness
   Wall Street markets ended mixed as economic worries weigh
   Wall Street plunges on Global growth, U.S. job fears
   Wall Street markets ended mixed as economic worries weigh
   Asian markets tumble following the sell off on Wall Street
   European shares declined before rate decisions
   Stocks in Europe continue to fall economy, credit concerns
   WallStreet plunges on Lehman, financials
   Asian markets decline but pare early losses
   European Stocks Advance; U.S. Index Futures Are Little Changed
   Stocks gain globally and U.S. Futures Rally on Fannie, Freddie seizure
   European bourses decline led by banks hurt by troubled Lehman
   Wall Street advances modestly after volatile session
   Stocks in Europe, Asia Rise on Possible Lehman Sale; UBS Gains
   Reversal of fortunes for European and Asian stocks
   European Stocks Fall, Led by Home Retail; U.S. Futures Decline
   Wall Street rallies as investors speculate over Lehman
   London’s FTSE rises on commodities with banks gaining on Lehman
   Wall Street shaken by Lehman failure and Merrill sale
   European shares fall sharply in early trading, banks slide
   Asian stock markets stall after 2-day rally as Hong Kong sinks 5
   Markets in Asia rocked by Lehman demise Merrill garage sale
   Lehman, Merill, AIG et al knock stock market
   European Stocks advance on financials and miners
   Asian stocks rise sharply on announced rescue package by the U.S
   Europe falls on AIG fears; Fed rate decision Goldman results awaited
   Asian markets mixed after US bails out insurer AIG
   The FTSE 100 soar 300 points on bank rally
   Asian markets plunge on growing fear for the financial sector
   Stocks in Europe up after central banks actions
   Asian markets rise but close off session highs
   Asian Stocks decline on oil and financials
   European investors put a stop to world stock rally
   Wall Street plunges, oil soars on bailout package converns
   European shares fall as banks, autos weigh
   Shanghai stocks surge as Tokyo, Sydney decline
   Stocks on Wall Street declined on bailout deadlock
   European stocks gain on Anglo-french energy deal, Buffett investment
   Europe stocks ease as automobiles, commodities fall
   London soars on hopes that the bailout plan could still be approved
   European shares hold in tight range in early trading
   Asian shares decline as investors doubt effectiveness of US bailout
   Shares in London plunge by 3.3% on banking crisis
   Stocks in Europe, Asia Fall as U.S. Bailout Rejected; UBS Drops
   Futures drop on global sell-off, Citigroup’s Wachovia deal
   Asian markets decline sharply on U.S. economic fears
   A rally for most Asian markets as hope for US bailout rises
   Wall Street declines on credit tightness, grim economic data
   European markets start Q4 on a positive note
   Markets in Asia decline despite Senate rescue plan approval
   London soared on hopes that the bailout plan could still be approved and finally they did it
   Wall Street drops on economic data, tightening credit
   Stocks in London fall fearing a big drop in U.S. jobs data
   Mixed results for Asian markets on Thursday
   Asian markets end mixed on bold RBA rate cut
   Dow Jones below 10,000 as credit and recession fears spread
   FTSE rises sharply on rallying banks and commodities
   A last minute avalanche of selling drove the Dow down 679 points
   Shares in Asia drop sharply on fears crisis is spreading
   European reverse early gains falling by 1% as on bank troubles
   Asian stocks plummet as there seems to be no end to credit market woes
   Fear from huge Wall Street sell-off drives Asian markets’ tumble
   Stocks in Europe plunge upon opening
   Banks and miners drag the FTSE below 4,000 points
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   Most Asian markets rise after last week's rout
   Europe stocks rally at the open, up about 5%
   Asia stocks soar after US rally; Nikkei up 14 pct
   Russia stocks open mixed
   London climbs again as rescue efforts gather pace
   Stocks in Europe, Asia Drop on Economy
   Asian Stocks mostly higher on government support for regional markets
   Stock markets in Asia trading mixed after rally on Wall Street
   Stock market volatility possible today on 80 million options expiry
   Global Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Gain; ING, Ericsson Rally
   Asian markets plunge on U.S. recession fears
   European stocks rose as commods and banks tracked higher
   U.S. markets ended higher on hopes of credit recovery
   Asia stocks plunge on profit fears
   Asian stocks dropped sharply, Nikkei below 8000 points
   Asian stocks advance on easing credit markets, US economic aid possibility
   Weak corporate earnings outlook hits Asian markets
   U.S. stocks continue sell-off on weak earnings
   European stocks fall on profit warnings, emerging market sell-offs
   Wall Street down on weak profit view
   Russian stocks follow Asian, US stocks lower
   Russian Stocks drop on credit concerns spread; Micex tradeing suspended
   Wall Street Heads for Another Big Drop
   Earnings also pushing European markets down
   Futures frozen after steep plunge
   European shares weaken in early trading
   Dow Loses 400 in Opening Minutes
   A day of advances in Asia, on financials and bargain hunting
   Most Asian markets end higher following the rally on Wall Street
   Stocks on Wall Street soared on rate-cut hopes
   Asian stock markets reacting positively to Fed rate cut
   Stocks in Japan tumbled to 20-year lows
   European shares surging after US, Asia on surging banks
   European shares extend gains on third day
   Asian markets slide further; Nikkei at 26-year low
   European shares extend gains on third day
   European shares plunging in early trading
   Asia markets mixed; Nikkei slides despite rate cut in 7 years
   Nikkei catches up; other Asian markets mixed
   Markets in Asia advance on support from region’s governments
   European markets maintaining positive trend in volatile trading
   Asian markets gain on hopes of reinvigoration of U.S. economy
   Europe shares retreat; investors focus on economy as Obama wins
   Wall Street session ends practically flat before Election Day
   Europe shares retreat; investors focus on economy as Obama wins
   European stock markets advancing led by banks
   European stock markets advancing led by banks
   Asia declines on concerns about the global economy
   Wall Street continued to plunge on Thursday
   Asian stock markets lower but off early lows
   Asian stock markets surge on China stimulus plan
   Europe stocks higher on commodities, pharmaceuticals and foods
   European markets under pressure by financial stocks
   Wall Street markets open higher despite bleak jobs report
   European markets also supported by the Chinese package
   European markets under pressure by financial stocks
   Wall Street markets open higher despite bleak jobs report
   European markets also supported by the Chinese package
   Economic concerns put pressure on Wall Street
   Asian stocks decline on further slowdown indications
   Wall Street down on bailout package shift and spending fears
   Markets in Asia retreat as global economy concerns resurface
   Asian markets tumble on U.S. Treasury Shift, grim US corporate news
   European shares retreat on financials and energy
   Wall Street down on bailout package shift and spending fears
   More housing worries send stock futures lower
   Early gains in European markets evaporate on energy, banks
   Wall Street down on bailout package shift and spending fears
   Early gains in European markets evaporate on energy, banks
   European shares shoot higher in early trading
   Wall Street set to open lower after big rally
   Wall Street set to open lower after big rally
   Wall Street recovers at end of trading, led by HP
   Wall Street set to open lower after big rally
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Markets in Asia, Europe decline on gloomy earnings
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Stocks edge lower after report on consumer prices
   Dow ended below 8,000 on Wednesday, S&P at 5-year low
   Oil dips under $56 as Japan slips into recession
   Asian markets continue to plunge as recession fears plague investors
   European shares fall on recession woes; Ahold gains
   U.S. markets advance on Citigroup rescue
   Another rout for Wall Street; S&P at lowest since 1997
   Stock markets in Europe gaining less in afternoon trading
   Stock markets in Asia decline due to Citgroup woes
   Asian stock markets join in global rally
   Stocks open higher after steep sell-off
   Higher open eyed on Citi rescue
   European shares reverse early losses
   Stocks rise after consumer confidence data
   Most Asian markets advancing; Indian stocks open lower
   Most Asian markets gain after Wall Street advance
   U.S. markets rise for a fourth session
   European Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Drop; Asian Shares Advance
   Stocks open lower after report on jobless claims
   Rate cut in China pushes Shanghai, Hong Kong higher
   European markets advanced after gains in the U.S. and Asia
   Stocks try to shrug off earlier declines
   Investors look to take break after streak of gains
   U.S. Markets plunge as fears of a long and deep recession resurface
   Asian markets follow the Dow down on the grim economic outlook
   European shares move off lows
   Confidence returns to Wall Street with the help of GE
   Asian stocks trading mixed across the region
   Outlook for China and U.S. affecting Asian markets
   Stock futures point lower ahead of economic data
   Wall Street rose despite dismal economic data
   Asia stocks mixed amid turmoil in global economy
   European shares higher after rate cuts- UPDATED
   European shares fall ahead of U.S. jobs data
   Stocks open lower after dismal jobs report
   Wall Street points to lower open
   Cubist falls after downgrade on license concerns (AP)
   Allergan shares rise on eyelash drug outlook
   European shares surge early on
   U.S. markets rebound on infrastructure plan
   Most Asian markets close up but off session highs (MarketWatch)
   Fear driven Wall Street falls on bleak results
   RPT-European shares extend gains, energy firms rise
   Asian Markets rise despite bad economic news
   Wall Street seen opening higher as Fed budget eyed
   U.S. markets rise on resources in volatile trading
   Most Asian markets down on trade figures; S. Korean up on rate cut
   Stocks in Asia plunge on news of Senate US auto bailout ejection
   Wall Street heads to uneasy open
   World markets plunge as US auto bailout fails
   Uneasy mood on Wall Street
   Stocks open mixed as automakers await lifeline
   Asian modestly higher ahead of Japan rate decision
   Historic US rate cut pushes Asian markets higher
   Stocks on Wall Street fell after the rate cut rally
   Asian markets off lows after Japan rate cut
   Europe shares fall on bank worries, shrug off Fed
   European shares trade in a tight range
   Stocks in Europe, Asia Drop on Recession Concern; BP Declines
   Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed rate decision
   China shares flat despite US rate cut
   London gets defensive; drugs, telecom lend support
   Europe shares up after euro zone PMI, UK inflation
   US stock index futures point to dip; eyes on carmakers
   U.S. stocks cheer as Fed cuts rates to record low
   Stock futures mixed after automaker bailout news
   European Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Gain; Shares Drop in Asia
   General Growth shares fall after missed deadline
   Wall Street falls as bleak economic outlook nags
   Stocks advance ahead of Fed rate decision
   U.S. Stocks decline again on persistently grim data
   Asian stocks slump as China rate cut disappoints
   European Stocks, U.S. Futures Advance; Asian Shares Decline
   Most Asia markets fall after grim US economic data
   Grim outlook sends most Asian markets to end lower
   European, Asian Stocks Fall; Daimler, BMW, BHP, Rio Tinto Drop
   HK shares slide 3.3 pct, Shaw Brothers rally
   Asian markets reverse losses on mergers, commodities
   World stock markets advance in thin holiday trade
   Asian markets flat with Nikkei gaining
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   Stocks signal higher open as oil prices rise
   Stock index futures point to rebound ahead of data
   FTSE up 0.9 pct in early trade on New Year's Eve
   Most Asian markets close higher as a dismal 2008 ends
   Europe shares rise 1 pct as oils and banks gain
   RPT-Nikkei up but logs biggest annual drop ever in 2008
   Asian stocks post strong gains on stimulus package hopes
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   Most Asian stock markets ring in 2009 with gains
   European markets mixed despite hefty Asia gains
   World markets kick off 2009 brightly
   GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks rally, dollar gains strongly
   Mixed day in Asia as investors wait for US job report
   Most Asian markets continue to rise
   European Stocks displaying caution ahead of U.S. Payrolls
   Stocks open lower as employment worries escalate
   Asia stocks tumble amid renewed economy worries