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China outlook mixed, as exports rise: Analysts
11 Jun 2012
Multiple data indicate sustained slowing of economic growth, along with a marginal decline in inflation
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EU agrees to lend Spain up to €100 billion
11 Jun 2012
The exact amount that Spain will receive will be decided after the completion of two audits of its banks, due to be completed by the end of June
Opec to meet this week to review output levels
11 Jun 2012
Spain likely to seek euro zone bail-out
09 Jun 2012
US treasuries little changed after Bernanke talk
08 Jun 2012
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Global food prices fell sharply last month: FAO
08 Jun 2012
Global food prices fell sharply last month since September 2011, on increased supplies, growing global economic uncertainties and a stronger US dollar
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China looks at stimulus with 25 bps rate cut
07 Jun 2012
The 25 basis points reduction brings down the official borrowing rate to 6.31 per cent and the deposit rate to 3.25 per cent
India seeks greater SCO role in Afghanistan
07 Jun 2012
Oil prices rise sharply
07 Jun 2012
Moody’s downgrades German and Austrian banks
07 Jun 2012
EU officials look for ways to help Spain’s bank
07 Jun 2012
Oil slumps to fresh lows below $82 in Asia
04 Jun 2012
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UK may consider £50-bn economic stimulus
04 Jun 2012
Analysts feel UK government may pump in additional £50 billion to stimulate the country’s economic growth amid depressing manufacturing data
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Spanish PM calls for eurozone fiscal authority
04 Jun 2012
Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has suggested a central fiscal authority for the entire eurozone to allow centralised control of finance in order to strengthen the common currency
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