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World Bank cut its 2012 growth forecast for China this yr to 8.2%, from 8.4% previously. (5/23/12)10:39 AM May 23rdvia StockTwits Web
The CME group refused to improve on its GBP 1.05 Bln bid for the 135yr old LME. ICE and HK Exchange still remain in the hunt. (5/23/12)10:39 AM May 23rdvia StockTwits Web
The Brazilian currency, the real, has weakened 25% against the US dollar since July ’11. (5/23/12)10:39 AM May 23rdvia StockTwits Web
Brazil’s CB sold over U$ 2 Billion in derivatives in its biggest attempt this year to strengthen its currency. (5/23/12)10:39 AM May 23rdvia StockTwits Web
Euro banks stand ill prepared for contagion of a Greek exit w/ over $1.19 Tln of debt to Spain, Port, Italy & Ireland [Blmbrg]. (5/23/12)10:38 AM May 23rdvia StockTwits Web
Greece's former PM warned of "catastrophic consequences" stemming from a Greek exit from the EUR. (5/23/12)10:38 AM May 23rdvia StockTwits Web
UK Deputy PM Clegg signaled a fresh emphasis on growth, a shift from lurid warnings by UK ministers about the debt crisis. (5/23/12)10:38 AM May 23rdvia StockTwits Web
US securities post-trade group, DTCC picked Singapore as location for its first data center in the region as it steps up global expansion.1:51 PM May 21stvia StockTwits Web
The G8 joint statement on oil stated that there will be extra supply if a sanction with Iran leads to a surge in prices. (5/21/12)1:50 PM May 21stvia StockTwits Web
UK’s BoE Prez King in a statement hinted at the BoE possibly easing. Following the statement, the GBP weakened. (5/17/12)8:47 AM May 17thvia StockTwits Web
Japan’s GDP growth rate of 4.1% is over 3 times better than forecast ‘12 real average growth in the G10 economies. (5/17/12)8:47 AM May 17thvia StockTwits Web
Japan’s Cabinet Office announced that Q1 GDP grew 1%, slightly above mkt exp and better then Q4 ’11 of +0.1% growth. (5/17/12)8:46 AM May 17thvia StockTwits Web
Spain's borrowing costs rose at a EUR 2.5 Bln auction for 3 & 4 yr notes. (5/17/12)8:46 AM May 17thvia StockTwits Web