Moody's upgrades California's general obligation debt

Moody's upgrades California's general obligation debt
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks rise despite weak data; German bond yields dive
German Bund yields hit one-year lows on weak U.S. data, Iraq fears
GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks up despite weak data; German bond yields tumble
Key lawmakers throw support behind Obama nominee for Treasury post
FOREX-Dollar slides after weak U.S. GDP, durable goods data
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms after disappointing U.S. GDP
FOREX-Sterling weakens as investors fret over Carney's message, yen firm
MOVES- RBC Capital adds new members to European rates trading team
GLOBAL MARKETS-Iraq jitters hit European shares, German bond yields slip
German Bund yields near 2014 lows on Iraq worries
FOREX-Sterling drops as Carney cools hike expectations, euro benefits
German Bund yields near 2014 lows on Iraq worries
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wither as Iraq crisis dims mood
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wither as Wall Street pulls back
FOREX-Pound sags after less hawkish BOE, G3 currencies adrift
FOREX -Sterling unsettled by less hawkish BOE, G3 currencies mark time
EMERGING MARKETS-Bovespa erases gains as Petrobras, Copel disappoint
GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall Street ends down after record high; sterling tumbles
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ pulls back slightly after string of gains
FOREX-U.S. housing, consumer confidence data support dollar

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 11:28 AM PDT

June 25 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service upgraded its rating on California's general obligation debt to "Aa3" from "A1", citing its improving financial position and employment growth.

GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks rise despite weak data; German bond yields dive

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 10:51 AM PDT

* U.S. 1st-quarter GDP contracts more than previously thought

German Bund yields hit one-year lows on weak U.S. data, Iraq fears

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 09:06 AM PDT

* Spain, Italy yields also dip, show safe haven appeal (Adds quote, updates prices)

GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks up despite weak data; German bond yields tumble

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:40 AM PDT

(Updates with U.S. markets, adds comments; dateline previously LONDON)

Key lawmakers throw support behind Obama nominee for Treasury post

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 08:27 AM PDT

WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - Two powerful U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday said they supported the Obama administration's nominee for the Treasury's top post for international affairs, suggesting an...

FOREX-Dollar slides after weak U.S. GDP, durable goods data

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 07:27 AM PDT

* Pound edges higher against dollar on weak U.S. data (Updates prices, adds comments, changes byline, dateline, previous LONDON)

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms after disappointing U.S. GDP

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 06:27 AM PDT

* Canadian dollar at C$1.0726 or 93.23 U.S. cents * Bond prices higher across the maturity curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, June 25 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S....

FOREX-Sterling weakens as investors fret over Carney's message, yen firm

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:37 AM PDT

* Geopolitical concerns underpin the yen (Recasts, adds details)

MOVES- RBC Capital adds new members to European rates trading team

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 04:21 AM PDT

June 25 (Reuters) - RBC Capital Markets, the corporate and investment banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada, said it appointed Andrew Graham managing director, head of Sterling Rates Trading.

GLOBAL MARKETS-Iraq jitters hit European shares, German bond yields slip

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 03:47 AM PDT

LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - Europe's top share index slipped to a three-week low on Wednesday as concerns that violence in Iraq could escalate further prompted investors to take refuge in safer...

German Bund yields near 2014 lows on Iraq worries

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 03:43 AM PDT

* Periphery yields edge up as Italy sells debt (Updates prices, adds fresh quotes)

FOREX-Sterling drops as Carney cools hike expectations, euro benefits

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 12:55 AM PDT

* Dollar drifts lower vs yen, awaits US GDP revision (Recasts, adds details)

German Bund yields near 2014 lows on Iraq worries

Posted: 25 Jun 2014 12:40 AM PDT

LONDON, June 25 (Reuters) - German government bond yields fell towards their lowest levels this year on Wednesday as worries over violence in Iraq pushed investors towards assets perceived as safe...

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wither as Iraq crisis dims mood

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 11:37 PM PDT

(Updates market levels, new quotes, adds forecasts for European markets)

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares wither as Wall Street pulls back

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 09:14 PM PDT

* U.S. crude firms as investors warily watch Iraq developments

FOREX-Pound sags after less hawkish BOE, G3 currencies adrift

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 07:35 PM PDT

* G3 currencies still stuck in a rut (Adds details, quotes)

FOREX -Sterling unsettled by less hawkish BOE, G3 currencies mark time

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:02 PM PDT

SYDNEY, June 25 (Reuters) - Sterling nursed losses early on Wednesday after comments from the Bank of England governor cooled expectations for an interest rate hike this year, while the G3 currencies...

EMERGING MARKETS-Bovespa erases gains as Petrobras, Copel disappoint

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 03:02 PM PDT

(Updates with Brazil's Bovespa closing little changed as Petrobras, Copel erased gains)

GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall Street ends down after record high; sterling tumbles

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 02:05 PM PDT

* U.S. Treasuries prices rise as stocks fall (Updates with market close, adds comments)

CANADA FX DEBT-C$ pulls back slightly after string of gains

Posted: 24 Jun 2014 01:44 PM PDT

* Canadian dollar at C$1.0744 or 93.08 U.S. cents * Bond prices higher across the maturity curve (Adds details on market activity, quotes, updates prices) By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, June 24 (Reuters) -...