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Energy markets rise on Sandy, insurers fall
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. gasoline and heating oil futures gained while U.S. Treasuries also rose on Monday, as economic worries over Hurricane Sandy fuelled safe-haven buying in thin trading as the powerful storm began to batter the U.S. Continue reading
Hurricane’s death toll rises to 65 in Caribbean
As Americans braced Sunday for Hurricane Sandy, Haiti was still suffering. Continue reading
Despite Isaac’s soaking, Keys residents laid back
The Gulf Coast braced for the possibility that Tropical Storm Isaac will strengthen into a hurricane by the time it makes landfall there. Continue reading
A-Level Results 2012: Pass Rate Set To Stall
Hundreds of thousands of teenagers are braced for their A-Level results which could lead them into work, training or university. Continue reading
Fed to signal more easing but stop short of big steps
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve is likely to show on Wednesday that it is ready to act against a weakening U.S. economy but stop short of aggressive measures for now. Economists say the central bank could well push back its guidance for when it sees the need for an eventual rate hike into 2015 from the current Fed consensus of late-2014, a move that could signal the depth of the central bank's concerns about the economy and hint at new measures ahead. Continue reading
Global Market Weekahead – Economy slows and now comes the earnings season
LONDON (Reuters) – Growing disillusion over the latest steps to resolve Europe's debt crisis and policy easing by major central banks will dominate market sentiment in the coming week, with equity investors also braced for a new company reporting season. Continue reading
Fresh Flood Warnings After Further Deluges
Britain is braced for further flooding as forecasters suggest this June could be one of the wettest for 100 years. Continue reading
Flood Warnings As Man Dies In Submerged Car
Parts of England and Wales are braced for more flooding as a man and his dog died after the car they were in became completely submerged in floodwater as it was crossing a ford. Continue reading
Global stocks dip as risk-off mood persists, oil below $124
LONDON (Reuters) – Global stocks and the oil price dipped on Thursday as disappointing data continued to temper risk appetite and analysts said the effect of a potential accord to release oil reserves would take time to filter through to the broader economy. Continue reading
