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African Markets - Factors to watch on Aug 9
NAIROBI, Aug 9 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Thursday. - - - - - EVENTS: *NIGERIA - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan. Nigeria is a key trade partner with the U.S. which buys around 40 pct of its oil. Also Nigeria is becoming a growing haven for Islamic militancy which the U.S. is trying to fight. *KENYA - Cen Full Article
Egyptian Market Report
MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Aug 8
DUBAI, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Here are factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS- Shares hit 3-mth high on debt, QE policy hopes * Brent slips, but stays above $111 on supply woes; stimulus eyed * MIDEAST STOCKS- Political turmoil drags Kuwait to 7-mnth low * Assad gets Iran backing as forces squeeze Aleppo rebels * Standard Full Article
| Symbol | Last | Net Change |
|---|---|---|
| GOLD TOCOM | JPY 4,087.00 | JPY 26.00 |
| SILVER TOCOM | JPY 70.80 | JPY 0.40 |
| PLATINUM TOCOM | JPY 3,593.00 | JPY 39.00 |
| PALLADIUM TOCOM | JPY 1,493.00 | JPY 12.00 |
| ALUMINIUM TOCOM | JPY 180.00 | JPY 0.00 |
| Symbol | Last | Net Change |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude Oil ICE | USD 112.21 | USD 0.07 |
| Gas Oil ICE | USD 953.75 | USD -3.00 |
| Crude Oil Light Sweet | USD 93.53 | USD 0.18 |
| Gas, Natural NYMEX | USD 2.91 | USD -0.03 |
| Symbol | Last | Net Change |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee C ICE FUT US | USD 170.50 | USD -2.15 |
| Cocoa ICE FUT US | USD 2,469.00 | USD 19.00 |
| Sugar World No.11 ICE FUT US | USD 21.09 | USD -0.33 |
| UK £ | USD =1.5667 |
| Euro | USD =1.2369 |
| Rand | USD =0.1236 |
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