Traders Prep for Another Round of Yen WhackaMole

Markets on edge after suspected yen intervention this week Looming public holidays add to trader unease 160 seen as line in sand for the BOJ LONDON, May 2 Reuters Japan39;s attempts to shore up its currency are putting trading desks across the globe on high alert and dealers are taking no chances ahead of a […]
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South African Rand Gains on Stronger PMI Data

JOHANNESBURG, May 6 Reuters The South African rand was stronger in early trade on Monday, after private sector activity rose marginally in April. At 0724 GMT, the rand traded at 18.4650 against the dollar , about 0.3 stronger than its previous close. The dollar traded near its previous close of 105.17 against a basket of […]
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European Shares Climb on Energy Boost, RateCut Hopes

Atos choppy after restructuring offers, warns of share dilution Demant shares fall after Q1 sales miss PostNL falls after Q1 miss, Mail volumes drop Maurel jumps after receiving Specific License in Venezuela May 6 Reuters European shares rose on Monday, with investor optimism over interest rate cuts from major central banks back to the fore, […]
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Indras Net Profit Rises 40 in Q1

May 6 Reuters Spanish defence and technology firm Indra said on Monday its net profit rose 40 to 61 million euros 66 million in the first quarter, supported by strong orders as global tensions spur demand for air defences. It reported a net profit of 44 million euros in the same period one year ago. After […]
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