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Need small scale tapering of bond buys when it starts - Fed's Bullard
ReutersLONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymaker James Bullard said on Thursday that the bank should wind back its support slowly when it starts the process. Speaking to reporters after a speech in London, Bullard said the Fed was likely to start...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open lower on Bernanke's comments
ReutersMay 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index looked set to open lower on Thursday as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke raised fears the U.S. central bank would end its bond-buying program sooner-than-expected. TOP STORIES * Toronto-...Tags: Toronto-Dominion Bank, Thomson Corporation, Central Bank, Hewlett-Packard Co., Canadian Pacific Railway Limited
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U.S. jobless claims lower than expected
ReutersThe number of Americans filing new unemployment claims, dropped last week by 23,000 to 340,000, more than expected, the Labor Department said Thursday. The drop in the seasonally adjusted to a point below 350,000 claims, figure points to resilience...Tags: Economic Policy, Money and Monetary Policy, Unemployment Rate, Unemployment, Employment
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Yen rallies against dollar, euro after China data
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The yen advanced sharply against the dollar and the euro on Thursday after a slide in stocks sparked by a drop in Chinese factory activity prompted a rush for the safe-haven Japanese currency . China's factory activity shrank for the...Tags: North Korea, Real Estate Sellers, Finance, Credit Ratings, Australia
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Jobless claims data suggests labor market strength
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to resilience in the labor market despite belt-tightening by Washington. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits...Tags: Economic Policy, Money and Monetary Policy, Economy, Unemployment, Employment
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US factory activity slips to 7-month low in May-Markit
ReutersNEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing slowed for a second straight month in May as weak overseas demand and government belt-tightening at home led to the sector's most sluggish rate of growth since October, a survey showed on Thursday....Tags: Ben Bernanke, U.S. Congress, Dwayne Johnson
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Fed not "that close" to winding down stimulus: Bullard
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - A senior central banker sought to give reassurance on Thursday that the Fed is in no hurry to start winding down its economic stimulus after comments by chairman Ben Bernanke sent stock markets tumbling. James Bullard, president of the...Tags: Finance, Money and Monetary Policy, Credit Ratings, Central Bank, Ben Bernanke
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Initial jobless claims drop to 340,000 after one-week spike
WASHINGTON -- Initial unemployment claims dropped back to a level indicating moderate job growth last week after a spike the previous week raised alarms about the labor market recovery. The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first...
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Factory activity slips to seven-month low in May: Markit
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Manufacturing slowed for a second straight month in May as weak overseas demand and government belt-tightening at home led to the sector's most sluggish rate of growth since October, a survey showed on Thursday. Financial data firm...Tags: Ben Bernanke, U.S. Congress, Dwayne Johnson
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European shares slide after Bernanke comments rattle investors
Reuters* FTSEurofirst 300 down 1.5 pct at 1,237.81 * Bernanke stokes QE worries in live Q&A * China data heaps pressure on indexes at 5-yr highs * Banks and Miners top fallers * Halfords wilts in wake of dividend cut By David Brett LONDON, May 23 (Reuters)...Tags: Passenger Cars, Nissan, Money and Monetary Policy, HSBC Holdings plc, Credit Ratings
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European stock 'fear gauge' surges to 3-week high
ReutersPARIS, May 23 (Reuters) - The Euro STOXX 50 Volatility Index surged 18 percent to a 3-week high on Thursday, as weak Chinese macro data and worries the U.S. Federal Reserve could soon trim its stimulus measures dented investors' appetite for risk.... -
WRAPUP 1-Asian markets sell off on Bernanke remarks, China PMI
Reuters* Asian shares down after China HSBC flash PMI, credit spreads wider * Nikkei plunges 7 percent, 11th worst daily drop * JGBs bounce after 10-year JGB yield hits year highs * Korean won worst hit as dollar rises broadly By Masayuki Kitano and Hideyuki...Tags: Asia, Finance, Money and Monetary Policy, Hong Kong, Economy, Business and Finance
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