FOREX-Dollar rises as U.S. economy outlook brightens

FOREX-Dollar rises as U.S. economy outlook brightens
Brazil to slowly roll back tax breaks on cars next year
GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities up, aided by U.S. manufacturing data; dollar higher
Turkish markets firm after central bank vows to defend lira
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens in quiet pre-Christmas session
GRAPHIC-US, Japan stocks top performers of 2013; gold down
FOREX-Dollar edges higher on strong U.S. economy outlook
UPDATE 1-Sterling rises on strong UK mortgage data
UPDATE 2-Dollar edges higher on strong U.S. economy outlook
Sterling rises against euro on strong UK mortgage data
Emerging debt sales hit surprise record in 2013, outlook upbeat
GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities buoyed by Nikkei high, dollar edges up
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares shine, Nikkei at 6-year closing high
Japan government pension fund hires Wellington Management for foreign stock portfolio
FOREX-Dollar steadies after upbeat U.S. consumption data
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares take seasonal cheer from Wall St
FOREX-Dollar in familiar range, conviction lacking as Christmas looms
Rousseff says Brazil raises 2014 minimum wage by 6.78 pct
FOREX-Dollar dips in thin trade, but brightening economic outlook cap losses
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as economic data supports
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. growth outlook lifts stocks, China money market jitters fade
Uruguay's new central bank head will be cenbank economist - govt source
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. growth outlook lifts stocks, China money market jitters fade

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 08:39 AM PST

* Orders for U.S. durable goods in November surged but home sales slip

Brazil to slowly roll back tax breaks on cars next year

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 08:37 AM PST

BRASILIA, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government said on Tuesday it will gradually roll back tax breaks on cars next year, amid worries from producers that higher duties could hit sales in the...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities up, aided by U.S. manufacturing data; dollar higher

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 08:08 AM PST

* Gold rebounds, but still on track for largest annual loss in 32 years

Turkish markets firm after central bank vows to defend lira

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 08:03 AM PST

ISTANBUL, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Turkish markets were buoyed on Tuesday as the lira ended a week of losses after the central bank said it would continue to defend the currency through forex-selling...

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens in quiet pre-Christmas session

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 06:59 AM PST

* Canadian dollar at C$1.0624 or 94.13 U.S. cents * Bond prices lower across the maturity curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar slipped slightly against the greenback...

GRAPHIC-US, Japan stocks top performers of 2013; gold down

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 06:49 AM PST

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks are on track to become the top investment in 2013, with the S&P 500 index on course to mark its best year since 1997.

FOREX-Dollar edges higher on strong U.S. economy outlook

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 06:30 AM PST

* Most global financial markets shut on Wednesday for Christmas Day

UPDATE 1-Sterling rises on strong UK mortgage data

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 04:40 AM PST

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up on Tuesday as strong British mortgage data added to concerns that the housing market may be overheating, reinforcing expectations the Bank of England may...

UPDATE 2-Dollar edges higher on strong U.S. economy outlook

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 04:18 AM PST

* Dollar resilient after upbeat U.S. spending and sentiment data

Sterling rises against euro on strong UK mortgage data

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 03:17 AM PST

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Sterling gained slightly against the euro on Tuesday as strong British mortgage data increased fears the housing market may be overheating, reinforcing expectations the...

Emerging debt sales hit surprise record in 2013, outlook upbeat

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 03:09 AM PST

LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Emerging market dollar bond sales hit record highs of $450 billion this year, surprising industry players who had predicted issuance to suffer from the threat of U.S....

GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities buoyed by Nikkei high, dollar edges up

Posted: 24 Dec 2013 01:35 AM PST

* Gold falls, on track for largest annual loss in 32 years

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares shine, Nikkei at 6-year closing high

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 10:56 PM PST

* Nikkei pares gains; on track for best yearly rise since 1972 * Dollar underpinned against rivals by rising U.S. yields * China central bank injection calms some funding fears * Gold back below...

Japan government pension fund hires Wellington Management for foreign stock portfolio

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 09:34 PM PST

TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's largest pension fund, on Tuesday said Boston-based Wellington Management Company is the ninth manager of its $161...

FOREX-Dollar steadies after upbeat U.S. consumption data

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 07:32 PM PST

* Dollar resilient after upbeat U.S. spending and sentiment data

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares take seasonal cheer from Wall St

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 03:18 PM PST

* Nikkei could clear its 2013 peak on return from holiday

FOREX-Dollar in familiar range, conviction lacking as Christmas looms

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 02:45 PM PST

* Most global financial markets shut on Wednesday for Christmas Day

Rousseff says Brazil raises 2014 minimum wage by 6.78 pct

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 02:40 PM PST

BRASILIA, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government will raise the minimum wage by 6.78 percent to 724 reais ($310) per month in 2014, President Dilma Rousseff said on her Twitter feed on Monday.

FOREX-Dollar dips in thin trade, but brightening economic outlook cap losses

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 01:36 PM PST

* U.S. consumer spending posts largest increase in five months

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ strengthens as economic data supports

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 01:33 PM PST

* Canadian dollar at C$1.0611 or 94.24 U.S. cents * Economy grows at 0.3 pct rate in Oct * Bond prices mostly lower across the maturity curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Canadian...

GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. growth outlook lifts stocks, China money market jitters fade

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 01:32 PM PST

* World share markets rise as trading winds down for holidays

Uruguay's new central bank head will be cenbank economist - govt source

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 11:37 AM PST

MONTEVIDEO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Uruguayan President Jose Mujica will replace the outgoing head of the central bank with Alberto Grana, one of the central bank's top officials, a government source told...