US new home sales jump in May; median house price falls
WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged to the highest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in May,
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U.S. consumer confidence approaches 1-1/2-year high in June
WASHINGTON U.S. consumer confidence increased in June to the highest level in nearly 1-1/2 years, but fears of
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Canada's inflation rate slows, weakening case for a July rate hike
By Ismail Shakil and Steve Scherer OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada's annual inflation rate came in at 3.4% in May, its slowest
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INSTANT VIEW: Canada annual inflation rate slows to 3.4% in May
TORONTO Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.4% in May on lower prices for gasoline as a result
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BOJ may tweak yield control policy in Oct - ex-board member
By Leika Kihara TOKYO The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to move steadily towards phasing out its
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US core capital goods orders unexpectedly rise in May
WASHINGTON New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly rose in May, but the prior month's data was
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Nigeria could save $5.1 billion this year from reforms, says World Bank
By Chijioke Ohuocha and Elisha Bala-Gbogbo ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigeria could save up to 3.9 trillion naira ($5.10 billion) this year
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Brazil central bank signals possibility of rate cut in August by majority view
BRASILIA Brazil's central bank signaled on Tuesday that a majority of its policymakers see a possibility of initiating
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UK to work more closely with EU on financial services
The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services.
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Pakistan hopes for IMF bailout decision in a day or two
ISLAMABAD Pakistan hopes a bailout decision from the International Monetary Fund will come in a day or two,
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Thai exports drop less than expected in May, seen improving in second half
By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's exports contracted less than expected in May, as higher industrial goods
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Japan finance minister: To respond appropriately if FX moves turn excessive
TOKYO Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki kept up verbal warnings against the yen's depreciation on Tuesday, saying he
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