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• USD/JPY Crashes Ahead Of Next Week's FOMC

  21-07-2017 22:57
  We are drawing to a close a week marked by multi-year highs for many currencies. The biggest milestone was reached by the Australian dollar, which climbed to its strongest level in more than 2 years versus the greenback.   The euro was not far behind, marking a 23-month high while the Canadian dollar and Swiss Franc
  
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• GE,HON,SLB Post Q2 Earnings

  21-07-2017 19:11
  To finish off this first busy week of Q2 earnings season and with a lack of new economic headlines and or tweets from the President this morning perhaps we re best served with a quick run down of earnings reports ahead of today s opening bell We also look for an 11th straight day of gains
  
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• MoneySuperMarket fined for sending seven million unwanted emails

  21-07-2017 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The price comparison website sent seven million emails to people who had opted out of receiving messages.
  
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• Paysafe shares jump on bid approach

  21-07-2017 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The FTSE 100 loses ground but Paysafe shares leap on news of a £2.9bn takeover offer.
  
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• Bank of America picks Dublin for EU hub

  21-07-2017 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  It becomes the first US bank to confirm the Irish capital as its preferred site for post-Brexit operations.
  
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• Congo's mining revenue 'missing' - Global Witness

  21-07-2017 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The money is allegedly being distributed through corrupt networks linked to President Joseph Kabila.
  
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• Mastercard £14bn 'overcharge' legal action fails

  21-07-2017 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The claim was that 46 million consumers were overcharged by Mastercard between 1992 and 2008.
  
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• Happy travelling

  21-07-2017 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The government is consulting on a new strategy which puts the consumer "at the heart of the aviation sector".
  
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• Kenya's colourful bus journeys

  21-07-2017 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Nairobi's matatu taxis are inspiring its public bus network to embrace bold artwork.
  
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• Don't Count OPEC Out Yet

  21-07-2017 15:26
  There is no doubt that OPEC is not what it once was. A few decades ago, even the mention of the cartel’s name sent a shiver down the spine of traders, politicians, and economists throughout the developed western world. The oil embargo imposed by the group in 1973 was in response to America’s support for Israel in the
  
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• Lloyds under fire over HBOS fraud compensation

  21-07-2017 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Lloyds Banking Group is close to offering compensation to 30 customers - but MPs criticise the bank.
  
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• Why Oil Prices Aren't Going Anywhere

  21-07-2017 14:14
  The most recent report on the U.S. oil market offers a mix of data, providing ammunition for both oil bulls and bears alike. One can find whatever they want in the data. Looking for signs that the oil market is moving towards balance? There’s a strong inventory decline for you. Worried that the market is still
  
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• Audi offers diesel emissions upgrade for 850,000 cars

  21-07-2017 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The VW subsidiary offers a free upgrade which it says will counteract possible bans on diesel cars.
  
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• UK air traffic controllers warn of over-crowded skies

  21-07-2017 13:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Air traffic controllers are expected to guide a record 8,800 flights across the UK on Friday.
  
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• Should PhDs In Economics Lead The Federal Reserve?

  21-07-2017 12:49
  Recently Dallas Fed President  Robert Kaplan said  that any Federal Reserve Chair must be an:... expert person that can analyze the economy and have views on monetary policy that are respected .... The reason that’s so critical is the second part of the job -- which is they’ve got to be able to mobilize a
  
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• Dollar Licks Wounds As News Stream Doesn't Improve

  21-07-2017 12:43
  ECB President Draghi did not argue forcefully enough at yesterday's press conference to dampen the enthusiasm for the euro.   The initial dip was quickly bought and the euro chased above last year's high near $1.1615, and the gains have been extended to nearly $1.1680 today. The next target is the August 2015  near
  
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• Girl, 5, fined £150 for lemonade stand

  21-07-2017 12:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The young girl burst into tears after Tower Hamlets Council issued a fine for selling 50p drinks to festival goers.
  
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• UK government borrowing rises in June

  21-07-2017 12:05 via bbc.co.uk
  The government's budget deficit grew by more than expected after inflation pushed up its interest bill.
  
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• Siemens to exit Russian power joint venture

  21-07-2017 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The German giant claims a Russian business broke sanctions by shipping its turbines to Crimea.
  
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• UK property transactions fall for third month in a row

  21-07-2017 11:17 via bbc.co.uk
  There were 96,910 property sales in June, the lowest figure since last Autumn.
  
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• N Korea economy grows at fastest rate in 17 years

  21-07-2017 09:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The mining and energy sectors helped push the growth rate to 3.9% - its strongest level in 17 years.
  
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• New agreement will allow US rice exports to China

  21-07-2017 06:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Agreement includes strict measures to prevent pests and plant diseases being brought into China.
  
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• Brexit transition deal: 'The sooner the better' says Goldman exec

  21-07-2017 01:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The government should agree a Brexit transitional deal as soon as possible, Goldman Sachs International boss Richard Gnodde tells the BBC's Simon Jack.
  
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• How the Frisbee flying disc became a million dollar idea

  21-07-2017 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  People have been throwing Frisbees around for over half a century and over 200 million have now been sold around the world.
  
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• Who is the slowest player?

  21-07-2017 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  How live streaming of player data is giving sports fans unprecedented levels of analysis.
  
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• Who is the laziest?

  21-07-2017 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  How live streaming of player data is giving sports fans unprecedented levels of analysis.
  
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• Clydesdale Bank sets launch date for plastic £10 note

  21-07-2017 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  The bank new £10 polymer note is among several plastic £10 notes that are due to enter circulation this autumn.
  
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