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31 May 2005 10:13 AM
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U.S. Chicago PMI unexpectedly tumbled to 54.1% in May:
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Business activity in the Chicago area unexpectedly fell to 54.1% in May from 65.6% in April, the lowest level since June 2003. Economists were expecting 62. The production index fell to 56.0% from 68.9%, while new
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31 May 2005 10:11 AM
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U.S. consumer confidence rose to 102.2 in May:
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U.S. consumer confidence rose to 102.2 in May from 97.5 in April, according to the Conference Board.
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31 May 2005 06:48 AM
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French Prime Minister has resigned after ’No’ vote on EU treaty:
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French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin has resigned after ’No’ vote on EU treaty. His resignation was expected.
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27 May 2005 10:24 AM
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Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 86.9 May:
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Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 86.9 in late May from 85.3 earlier in the month. Economists were
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27 May 2005 08:40 AM
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U.S. personal income rose 0.7% in April:
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U.S. personal income rose 0.7% in April from 0.5% in March, according to the Commerce Department.
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26 May 2005 09:44 AM
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U.S. GDProse only 3.5% in the first quarter:
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The U.S. economy rose only 3.5% in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department. The index was revised from 3.1% estimated a month ago. Economists were expecting 3.7%. In the fourth quarter GDP rose 3.
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26 May 2005 09:43 AM
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U.S. initial claims rose 1,000 to 323,000:
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U.S. initial claims rose 1,000 to 323,000 in the week ending May 21, according to the Labor Department. Economists were expecting 325,000. The four-week average increased to 330,500.
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26 May 2005 06:13 AM
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: JAPANESE EQUITIES, FOREX:
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The Nikkei 225 rose 13.51 points, or 0.12% to 11,027.94.
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25 May 2005 10:29 AM
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German IFO index fell to 92.9 in May:
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German business confidence (IFO index) fell to 92.9 in May from 93.3 in April, the lowest level in 21 months.
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25 May 2005 10:25 AM
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U.S. durable goods orders rocketed 1.9% in April:
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U.S. durable goods orders rocketed 1.9% in April
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25 May 2005 10:20 AM
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U.S. new home sales rose 0.2% in April:
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U.S. new home sales rose 0.2% in April
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24 May 2005 04:03 PM
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. EQUITIES, FOREX:
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The Dow Jones Industrial declined 21.94 points, or 0.21%, to 10,501.62. The Nasdaq Composite rose 4.55 points, or 0.22%, to 2,061.20. The S&P500 was down 0.04 points, or 0%, to 1,193.82.
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24 May 2005 03:48 PM
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: COMMODITIES:
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July crude oil futures rose $0.51 to $49.67 a barrel.
June gold futures rose $0.10 to $417.8 an ounce.
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24 May 2005 03:44 PM
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MARKET SNAPSHOT: EUROPEAN EQUITIES:
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The Dax Index declined 10.31 points, or 0.23% to 4396.64, the FTSE 100 Index was down 7.30 points, or 0.15% to 4982.50, the CAC 40 Index fell 16.31 points, or 0.40% to 4102.06.
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24 May 2005 10:47 AM
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U.S. existing home sales rose 4.5% in April:
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U.S. existing home sales rose 4.5% in April to a new record of 7.18 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists were expecting 6.88 million. The inventory of unsold homes rose to 2.48
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