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Stock Markets
S&P/ASX 200 4,489.60 +38.80 NZSX 50 3,109.34 +32.93
DJIA 9,544.20 -36.43 Nikkei 10,534.14 +60.17
NASDAQ 2,028.77 +1.04 FTSE 4,908.90 +39.55
S&P 500 1,028.93 -2.05 Hang Seng 20,242.75 -144.13
SPI 200 Fut 4,485.00 +2.00 CRB Index 257.81 +1.29
Bonds
AU 10 YR Bond 94.610 +0.010 US 10 YR Bond 3.449 +0.000
NZ 10 YR Bond 5.720 +0.000 US 30 YR Bond 4.198 +0.000
Currencies (Prev at 7pm NZST)
AUD US$ 0.8419 0.8403 NZD US$ 0.6839 0.6864
EUR US$ 1.4300 1.4328 Yen US$ 93.64 93.94
Commodities
Gold (Lon) 955.50 Silver (Lon) 14.540
Gold (NY) 954.95 Light Crude 72.86
Overnight market action to New York close on Friday.
EQUITIES
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks mostly slipped on Friday after a weak consumer sentiment report offset positive news from bellwethers Dell Inc and Intel Corp.
The Dow Jones industrial average declined 36.43 points, or 0.38 percent, to end at 9,544.20. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index lost only 2.05 points, or 0.20 percent, to 1,028.93. But the Nasdaq Composite Index inched up 1.04 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 2,028.77.
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LONDON - Britain's leading share index closed 0.8 percent higher on Friday, helped by a rebound in commodity stocks and banks as the index ends the month with hefty gains.
The FTSE 100 snapped two sessions of losses to close up 39.55 points at 4,908.90. Earlier the index hit a session high of 4,944.16, the best since Oct. 6 last year.
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TOKYO - The Nikkei stock average edged up 0.6 percent on Friday in thin trade, with the market largely caught between investor reluctance to aggressively buy in the face of weak Shanghai shares and wariness about selling before Japan's August 30 election.
The Nikkei gained 60.17 points to 10,534.14 after falling 1.6 percent the previous day. It gained 2.9 percent on the week.
The broader Topix rose 0.5 percent to 969.31.
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SYDNEY - Australian shares are seen starting a shade lower on Monday, as weak data cast doubt over the strength of the economic recovery.
September share price index futures rose 2 points to 4,485 -- a 4.6 point discount to the close in the underlying index on Friday, when it gained 0.9 percent.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE
NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar rose against the yen and euro in light trade on Friday as mixed economic reports from around the world left traders guessing about the underlying health of the global economy.
The dollar rose 0.1 percent to 93.55 yen while the euro slipped 0.2 percent at 133.74 yen. It was down about 0.4 percent at $1.4296.
Sterling drew support from data that showed the UK economy contracted at a slightly slower pace than previously thought and was last up 0.1 percent a $1.6280.
The Australian currency was up 0.2 percent at $0.8419 after earlier rising to a two-week high of US$0.8464.
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TREASURIES
NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries rose on Friday as weak U.S. consumer sentiment data highlighted the difficulties facing an economic recovery.
Consumer sentiment fell to its lowest in four months as worries over high unemployment and dismal personal finances sapped confidence..
The benchmark 10-year Treasury note was up 3/32, yielding 3.44 percent versus 3.46 percent at Thursday's close. It was was on track for its third week of gains, a streak it hasn't matched since late June and early July.
Five-year notes were up 4/32, yielding 2.45 percent versus 2.48 percent at Thursday's close. Two-year notes gained 2/32, yielding 1.02 percent versus 1.05 percent on Thursday.
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COMMODITIES
GOLD
NEW YORK - Gold hit a three-week high above $960 an ounce Friday on the back of strong investment demand and buying linked to the initial dollar weakness, but lackluster U.S. consumer sentiment data prompted profit-taking in the metal.
The price of gold has been largely confined to a trading range between $930 and $960 in the past three months, as the metal was pressured by a resurgent dollar but supported by long-term inflation worries and lingering economic uncertainties.
U.S. December gold rose to a session high of $964.60, its loftiest price since Aug. 7. It settled up $11.50, or 1.2 percent, at $958.80 an ounce on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Spot gold at $956.40 an ounce at 2:06 p.m. EDT (1806 GMT), against $946.75 an ounce late in New York on Thursday.
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BASE METALS
LONDON - Copper climbed to an 11-month high, buoyed by improving economic and demand expectations, and maintained strong levels into the close on Friday, as many players settled their books for the month.
London metal markets will be closed on Monday for Britain's summer bank holiday. Traders said many players sought to finish outstanding business for August ahead of weekend.
Copper for three month delivery on the London Metal Exchange closed up at $6,475 a tonne from $6,275 at the close on Thursday, having earlier hit $6,549 -- its highest since Sept. 29 last year.
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OIL
NEW YORK - Oil prices rose slightly on Friday amid lingering optimism that the recession is ending, spelling a rebound in ailing world energy demand.
U.S. crude for October rose 25 cents to settle at $72.74 a barrel while London Brent advanced 28 cents to $72.79 a barrel.
The strength extends Thursday's gain of $1.06 on the back of better-than-expected GDP and jobs data in the United States, the world's largest energy consumer.
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Stock Markets
S&P/ASX 200 4,489.60 +38.80 NZSX 50 3,109.34 +32.93
DJIA 9,544.20 -36.43 Nikkei 10,534.14 +60.17
NASDAQ 2,028.77 +1.04 FTSE 4,908.90 +39.55
S&P 500 1,028.93 -2.05 Hang Seng 20,242.75 -144.13
SPI 200 Fut 4,485.00 +2.00 CRB Index 257.81 +1.29
Bonds
AU 10 YR Bond 94.610 +0.010 US 10 YR Bond 3.449 +0.000
NZ 10 YR Bond 5.720 +0.000 US 30 YR Bond 4.198 +0.000
Currencies (Prev at 7pm NZST)
AUD US$ 0.8419 0.8403 NZD US$ 0.6839 0.6864
EUR US$ 1.4300 1.4328 Yen US$ 93.64 93.94
Commodities
Gold (Lon) 955.50 Silver (Lon) 14.540
Gold (NY) 954.95 Light Crude 72.86
Overnight market action to New York close on Friday.
EQUITIES
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks mostly slipped on Friday after a weak consumer sentiment report offset positive news from bellwethers Dell Inc and Intel Corp.
The Dow Jones industrial average declined 36.43 points, or 0.38 percent, to end at 9,544.20. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index lost only 2.05 points, or 0.20 percent, to 1,028.93. But the Nasdaq Composite Index inched up 1.04 points, or 0.05 percent, to close at 2,028.77.
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LONDON - Britain's leading share index closed 0.8 percent higher on Friday, helped by a rebound in commodity stocks and banks as the index ends the month with hefty gains.
The FTSE 100 snapped two sessions of losses to close up 39.55 points at 4,908.90. Earlier the index hit a session high of 4,944.16, the best since Oct. 6 last year.
For a full report, double click on
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TOKYO - The Nikkei stock average edged up 0.6 percent on Friday in thin trade, with the market largely caught between investor reluctance to aggressively buy in the face of weak Shanghai shares and wariness about selling before Japan's August 30 election.
The Nikkei gained 60.17 points to 10,534.14 after falling 1.6 percent the previous day. It gained 2.9 percent on the week.
The broader Topix rose 0.5 percent to 969.31.
For a full report, double click on
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SYDNEY - Australian shares are seen starting a shade lower on Monday, as weak data cast doubt over the strength of the economic recovery.
September share price index futures rose 2 points to 4,485 -- a 4.6 point discount to the close in the underlying index on Friday, when it gained 0.9 percent.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE
NEW YORK - The U.S. dollar rose against the yen and euro in light trade on Friday as mixed economic reports from around the world left traders guessing about the underlying health of the global economy.
The dollar rose 0.1 percent to 93.55 yen while the euro slipped 0.2 percent at 133.74 yen. It was down about 0.4 percent at $1.4296.
Sterling drew support from data that showed the UK economy contracted at a slightly slower pace than previously thought and was last up 0.1 percent a $1.6280.
The Australian currency was up 0.2 percent at $0.8419 after earlier rising to a two-week high of US$0.8464.
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TREASURIES
NEW YORK - U.S. Treasuries rose on Friday as weak U.S. consumer sentiment data highlighted the difficulties facing an economic recovery.
Consumer sentiment fell to its lowest in four months as worries over high unemployment and dismal personal finances sapped confidence..
The benchmark 10-year Treasury note was up 3/32, yielding 3.44 percent versus 3.46 percent at Thursday's close. It was was on track for its third week of gains, a streak it hasn't matched since late June and early July.
Five-year notes were up 4/32, yielding 2.45 percent versus 2.48 percent at Thursday's close. Two-year notes gained 2/32, yielding 1.02 percent versus 1.05 percent on Thursday.
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COMMODITIES
GOLD
NEW YORK - Gold hit a three-week high above $960 an ounce Friday on the back of strong investment demand and buying linked to the initial dollar weakness, but lackluster U.S. consumer sentiment data prompted profit-taking in the metal.
The price of gold has been largely confined to a trading range between $930 and $960 in the past three months, as the metal was pressured by a resurgent dollar but supported by long-term inflation worries and lingering economic uncertainties.
U.S. December gold rose to a session high of $964.60, its loftiest price since Aug. 7. It settled up $11.50, or 1.2 percent, at $958.80 an ounce on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Spot gold at $956.40 an ounce at 2:06 p.m. EDT (1806 GMT), against $946.75 an ounce late in New York on Thursday.
For a full report, double click on
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BASE METALS
LONDON - Copper climbed to an 11-month high, buoyed by improving economic and demand expectations, and maintained strong levels into the close on Friday, as many players settled their books for the month.
London metal markets will be closed on Monday for Britain's summer bank holiday. Traders said many players sought to finish outstanding business for August ahead of weekend.
Copper for three month delivery on the London Metal Exchange closed up at $6,475 a tonne from $6,275 at the close on Thursday, having earlier hit $6,549 -- its highest since Sept. 29 last year.
For a full report, double click on
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OIL
NEW YORK - Oil prices rose slightly on Friday amid lingering optimism that the recession is ending, spelling a rebound in ailing world energy demand.
U.S. crude for October rose 25 cents to settle at $72.74 a barrel while London Brent advanced 28 cents to $72.79 a barrel.
The strength extends Thursday's gain of $1.06 on the back of better-than-expected GDP and jobs data in the United States, the world's largest energy consumer.
For a full report, double click on
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