UPDATE 1-Luxottica sees growth ub 2014 after currency weighs on Q1

UPDATE 1-Luxottica sees growth ub 2014 after currency weighs on Q1
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise on corporate results, euro falls on inflation data
UPDATE 2-Russian assets rise on sanctions relief
CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar up against euro, stung by German inflation data
U.S. state regulators issue warnings on virtual currency
Euro may not weaken sharply even under Japanese-type stimulus from ECB
RBS head of forex in Europe takes 5-month sabbatical
GLOBAL MARKETS-Corporate results boost stocks, euro falls on inflation data
Apple targeting USD8bn to USD10bn from 7-tranche bond -sources
Euro zone bonds flip-flop as inflation clouds ECB easing bets
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ breaks out of recent range to hit 2-week high
CORRECTED-Venezuela failing to keep promises on airlines revenues -IATA
GLOBAL MARKETS-Corporate cheer for stocks, policy frontier for euro
Euro zone bond yields edge up as bets on ECB easing subside
Russia's SMP bank to focus on rouble transactions after sanctions
Russia's Rostec sees no impact from sanctions on CEO
FOREX-Draghi comments support euro, UK growth disappoints
UPDATE 2-Gazprom warns more sanctions could hit exports, business
Russian diplomat says U.S. curbs on high-tech exports will be a blow - report
GLOBAL MARKETS-Corporate news lifts stocks, tight money markets buoy euro
Euro zone bond yields edge up as bets on ECB asset buys subside
Russia sees no immediate impact on hi-tech firms from sanctions-Finmin
FOREX-Draghi helps euro higher, UK growth numbers in focus
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks muted, Europe shows more life
Russia's shares rise in early trading, day after sanctions increased

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 10:11 AM PDT

* Currency volatility shaved more than 5 pct off Q1 sales

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise on corporate results, euro falls on inflation data

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 09:49 AM PDT

* U.S. bond yields rise as Apple prepares huge bond deal (Updates market action,)

UPDATE 2-Russian assets rise on sanctions relief

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 09:43 AM PDT

* Share index gains knocked back after further unrest (Adds details and quotes, updates prices)

CORRECTED-FOREX-Dollar up against euro, stung by German inflation data

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 09:08 AM PDT

(Corrects quote in paragraph 10 to refer to external not temporary factors acting on inflation and reflect bank's view that ECB will need to ease policy further)

U.S. state regulators issue warnings on virtual currency

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 08:26 AM PDT

April 29 (Reuters) - Investors should consider risks associated with virtual currencies, including bitcoin, before trading in them, two U.S. regulators warned on Tuesday.

Euro may not weaken sharply even under Japanese-type stimulus from ECB

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 08:07 AM PDT

* ECB balance sheet still shrinking, unlike Fed's and BoJ's

RBS head of forex in Europe takes 5-month sabbatical

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 07:55 AM PDT

LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Royal Bank of Scotland's head of foreign exchange trading in Europe, James Pearson, is taking a five-month sabbatical, leading to a temporary restructuring of the bank's...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Corporate results boost stocks, euro falls on inflation data

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 07:40 AM PDT

* Upbeat earnings activity boosts U.S., European shares * Euro falls on below-forecast German inflation data * Draghi cools ECB QE talk; Fed to begin policy meeting * U.S. bond yields rise as Apple...

Apple targeting USD8bn to USD10bn from 7-tranche bond -sources

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 07:10 AM PDT

NEW YORK, April 29 (IFR) - Apple is expected to raise between USD8bn to USD10bn from its seven-tranche bond deal, market sources said on Tuesday, lower than the USD17bn-plus deal that some market...

Euro zone bonds flip-flop as inflation clouds ECB easing bets

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 07:01 AM PDT

* Subdued German inflation keeps QE hopes alive * Draghi tells German lawmakers QE some way off * Rise in Eonia rates triggers talk of ECB rate cut * Banks increase take-up at weekly ECB weekly cash...

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ breaks out of recent range to hit 2-week high

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 07:01 AM PDT

* Canadian dollar at C$1.0970 or 91.16 U.S. cents * Bond prices lower across the maturity curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, April 29 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly two-week...

CORRECTED-Venezuela failing to keep promises on airlines revenues -IATA

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 06:13 AM PDT

FRANKFURT, April 29 (Reuters) - Venezuela should urgently release $3.9 billion owed to airlines over ticket sales, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Tuesday, saying the...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Corporate cheer for stocks, policy frontier for euro

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 04:53 AM PDT

* Earnings, M&A lift stocks * Euro zone money market rates jump * Draghi cools ECB QE talk * Ukraine/Russia on backburner By Jamie McGeever LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - European stocks rose on...

Euro zone bond yields edge up as bets on ECB easing subside

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 04:42 AM PDT

* Draghi tells German lawmakers QE some way off * Rise in Eonia rates sparks talk of ECB rate cut * Banks increase take-up at weekly ECB weekly cash offer (Updates with ECB tender, more comments) By...

Russia's SMP bank to focus on rouble transactions after sanctions

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 04:39 AM PDT

MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - Russian bank SMP will focus on domestic transactions after sanctions applied by the United States on Monday prevented it from accepting deposits in foreign currencies, it...

Russia's Rostec sees no impact from sanctions on CEO

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 04:11 AM PDT

MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - Russian conglomerate Rostec, which encompasses weapons, cars and metals, said sanctions against its Chief Executive Officer Sergei Chemezov would not impact the company's...

FOREX-Draghi comments support euro, UK growth disappoints

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 03:39 AM PDT

* Asian session subdued with Japan shut for holiday (Adds more comment, reaction to UK data)

UPDATE 2-Gazprom warns more sanctions could hit exports, business

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 02:00 AM PDT

* Sales up 10 percent to 5.3 trln roubles (Releads, updates share prices, adds quote)

Russian diplomat says U.S. curbs on high-tech exports will be a blow - report

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 01:50 AM PDT

MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday that U.S. restrictions on high-tech exports to Russia will be a blow to Russian companies in the sector,...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Corporate news lifts stocks, tight money markets buoy euro

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 01:21 AM PDT

By Jamie McGeever LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - European stocks rose on Tuesday, as optimism surrounding corporate earnings and merger moves eclipsed the crisis in Ukraine, while rising euro zone...

Euro zone bond yields edge up as bets on ECB asset buys subside

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 12:42 AM PDT

By Marius Zaharia LONDON, April 29 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields edged higher on Tuesday as speculation the ECB will launch an asset purchase programme any time soon subsided, though bets that it...

Russia sees no immediate impact on hi-tech firms from sanctions-Finmin

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 12:39 AM PDT

MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov said he sees no immediate impact on Russia's high tech companies from U.S. sanctions imposed on Monday.

FOREX-Draghi helps euro higher, UK growth numbers in focus

Posted: 29 Apr 2014 12:38 AM PDT

* Sterling helped by Carney, near 4-1/2-year high before GDP

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks muted, Europe shows more life

Posted: 28 Apr 2014 11:30 PM PDT

* Samsung slips on earnings news, LG Electronics fares better

Russia's shares rise in early trading, day after sanctions increased

Posted: 28 Apr 2014 11:15 PM PDT

MOSCOW, April 29 (Reuters) - Russian shares rose on their opening on Tuesday, a day after a new round of sanctions were imposed by the West on Russian companies and individuals.