Japanese govt bonds close mostly higher on gains in US Treasurys

Japanese govt bonds close mostly higher on gains in US Treasurys
CNBC - TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - Japanese government bond prices closed mostly higher Wednesday, with investors heartened by gains in US Treasurys after weak US economic data raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again

Electrocomponents sees H1 revenue up around 7 pct
Reuters - While we are watchful of the general macro economic conditions, and those in North America in particular, the board is confident that this financial year will be another of good progress," Electrocomponents said in a statement. ((Reporting by Dan

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CNBC - 2007-09-26 01:51:45 Stocks end mixed amid economic concerns NEW YORK (AP) - businessminute Stocks ended mixed Tuesday as investors grappled with concerns about consumer spending in some parts of the economy while technology stocks

From a Foot-Dragging Fed to a Rate Cut Too Far: Caroline Baum
Bloomberg - The Fed had an inflation bias back in August,'' says Joe Carson, head of global economic research at AllianceBernstein. ``They restated it in September,'' saying some inflation risks remain. In this case, the Fed's actions speak louder than

Charlie Rose interviews President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran
International Herald Tribune - PRES. MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD, IRAN (through translator): You know, the European countries are very good partners of ours. We have comprehensive economic agreements with them, over $100 billion contracts annually with Europe alone. So where is the

Asian markets mixed as Japan mulls new govt; Australian miners dip
CNN Money - offered few surprises -- 13 of Fukuda's ministers also served under his predecessor Shinzo Abe. Hiroichi Nishi, general manager of equities at Nikko Cordial Securities, said the news caused few ripples with investors more focused on important economic

Thomson Financial UK at a glance share guide
Forbes - US economic conditions appear to worsen as consumer confidence falls to a 22-month low and a rise in the stock of unsold homes increases the risk that house prices will decline - FT * Social housing company Connaught poised to acquire environmental

Stocks End Mixed Amid Economic Concerns
Forbes - Stocks ended mixed Tuesday as investors grappled with concerns about consumer spending in some parts of the economy while technology stocks showed broad gains. Stocks pared losses from early in the session to trade largely flat when investors tried

Protestors, forces clash in Myanmar
MSNBC - It would almost certainly put pressure on Myanmar's top economic and diplomatic supporter, China, which is eager to burnish its international image before next year's Olympics in Beijing. If monks who are leading the protests are mistreated, that