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US Election, Geopolitics and UK Budget Fears Dent Global Vacancies, Survey

LONDON, Oct 22 Reuters Global employers reported a fall in whitecollar vacancies in September, a survey showed on Tuesday citing factors including the upcoming election in the United States, uncertainty around tax rises in Britain and rising geopolitical tensions. Recruitment consultancy Robert Walters39; new monthly Global Jobs Index showed global vacancies dropped by 5 last […]
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Japans General Election Outcome could Muddle BOJ Plans

Recent poll shows risk of ruling coalition losing majority New coalition could include party favouring easy policy Messy election outcome could hurt Ishiba39;s hawkish streak Political disorder risks causing delay in BOJ rate hikes TOKYO, Oct 22 Reuters The risk of Japan ending up with a minority coalition government after the upcoming general election is […]
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Londons FTSE 100 Flat; Speeches from BoE Officials in Focus

FTSE 100 flat, FTSE 250 down 0.3 Commoditylinked stocks rise Britain39;s prelim PMI for Oct due Wednesday Oct 21 Reuters Britain39;s benchmark index was largely flat on Monday as gains in commoditylinked stocks were offset by losses in utilities, while investors await insights from Bank of England BoE officials this week. The bluechip FTSE 100 held […]
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Dollar Climbs with US Rates on Economic Outlook

NEW YORK, Oct 21 Reuters The dollar climbed on Monday, buoyed by a rise in U.S. bond yields, as solid U.S. economic data suggested the Federal Reserve can afford to be patient in cutting rates while investors positioned for the Nov. 5 presidential election. The greenback has risen for three straight weeks as a run of […]
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Major Gulf Markets Mixed on Regional Conflict, Rate Cuts

Oct 21 Reuters Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Monday amid simmering tensions in the region and weakening oil prices. Hundreds of Beirut residents fled their homes late on Sunday with multiple explosions heard across the Lebanese capital, as Israel prepared to attack sites linked to the financial operations of Lebanon39;s […]
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China Cuts Key Lending Rates to Support Growth

SHANGHAISINGAPORE, Oct 21 Reuters China cut benchmark lending rates as anticipated at the monthly fixing on Monday, following reductions to other policy rates last month as part of a package of stimulus measures to revive the economy. The oneyear loan prime rate LPR was lowered by 25 basis points to 3.10 from 3.35, while the […]
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Sterling Dips as US Dollar Rides Economy Higher

  LONDON, Oct 21 Reuters The pound fell on Monday as investors focused on the relative strength of the U.S. economy, pushing up the dollar. Sterling was last down 0.2 at 1.3023, just above Thursday39;s twomonth low of 1.2975. The euro was up 0.1 at 83.35 pence, although it remained near its lowest level in […]
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