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Euro up on upbeat sentiment, global stocks rise
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The euro rose to a one-month high against the dollar on Tuesday on central bank buying and a surge in German investor sentiment, while global stocks rose as positive company earnings outlooks boosted confidence in the U.S. economic recovery.
Brent rises on supply issues while U.S. oil slips
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent oil rose on Tuesday, climbing closer to $100 a barrel on concerns about North Sea crude supplies while the resumption of Alaskan oil flows helped ease U.S. crude prices.
Nikkei gains on hopes for robust U.S., Japan earnings
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei stock average rose on Wednesday, inching back toward recent eight-month highs, as a mostly upbeat start to the U.S. earnings season lifted expectations for Japanese firms to show a further recovery in earnings.
Gold firm on physical demand, platinum at 30-month high
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Spot gold prices firmed a touch on Wednesday, supported by steady physical demand in Asia and strength in the euro currency, while platinum hit a 30-month high on the improved economic outlook.
Euro retreats after upside test; sterling supported
SYDNEY (Reuters) - The rally in the euro took a bit of a breather early in Asia on Wednesday, having been thwarted again by resistance at the top-end of a prevailing range, which is expected to keep the single currency capped for now.
Tradeweb: Talk of bad Treasury trade on system "false"
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Electronic trading platform Tradeweb said on Tuesday that talk of a large erroneous trade of U.S. government securities on its system that sparked a sudden market sell-off is wrong.
US STOCKS-Wall St up as Google, Caterpillar offset Apple's drop
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FTSE snaps losing streak bouyed by corp results
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European shares hit highest close in 28 months
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - European shares hit their highest close in more than 28 months on Tuesday, as euro zone finance ministers inched towards improving a rescue fund, and investor confidence grew in Germany.
Nikkei gains on hopes for robust US, Japan earnings
* Retail investors also returning to market -fund manager
HK stocks seen up, China data keeps investors wary
HONG KONG, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks are set to rise on Wednesday following a higher close on Wall Street which was supported by commodity-related counters and strong earnings from technology bellwethers Apple and IBM .
Markets
- U.S.
- Europe
- Asia
- Sectors
| DOW | 11,837.93 |  +50.55 |
+0.43% |
| S&P; 500 | 1,295.02 | +1.78 |
+0.14% |
| NASDAQ | 2,765.85 | +10.55 |
+0.38% |
| TR US Index | 118.47 | +0.21 |
+0.18% |
| Nikkei | 10,538.93 | +19.95 |
+0.19% |
| Hang Seng | 24,308.72 | +154.74 |
+0.64% |
| Sensex | 19,092.05 | +209.80 |
+1.11% |
| TR Asia Pacific Index | 140.52 | +0.00 |
+0.00% |
Sector Summary
| Energy | +1.01% |
| Basic Materials | +1.12% |
| Industrials | +0.64% |
| Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.56% |
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.26% |
| Financials | +0.04% |
| Healthcare | +0.38% |
| Technology | +0.36% |
| Telecoms | +0.18% |
| Utilities | +0.72% |
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