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Swiss franc benefits from haven status as doubts spread
Swiss franc hits record high against the euro and nears parity against the dollar as worries over the global economic recovery drive haven demand
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Bold financial seers look to models rather than the herd
Stocks have lost nearly half of their value twice in the past decade yet a suggestion the same is about to happen again draws scorn on Wall Street
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Investors turn to linkers and gold to hedge uncertainty
In 2002, Ben Bernanke deemed deflation such a threat that he referred to Milton Friedman’s notion of handing out cash to stop falling prices
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Volatility and poor returns killing equities cult
More market professionals are asking if the brutal de-rating suffered by equities during the past decade means the cult of equity is dying
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Wall Street takes cheer from employment data
US stocks rose, extending this week’s rally, after a better-than-expected August jobs report eased fears about a slowdown in the pace of the economic recovery
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Investors buoyed by better US jobs data
Traders are piling into risky bets after a better than expected US labour market report reinforced hopes that the US economy can avoid sliding back into recession.
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BAE flying high as defence cutbacks look less ominous
Bid speculation helps London shares stay positive and to extend winning streak
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Strong earnings drive Europe’s carmakers
European equities had their biggest weekly gain for eight weeks as the region’s carmakers led the way with a strong performance against the backdrop of improving sentiment from more positive global economic data
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Harvest fears push up global grain prices
The cost of barley, an important feed for the livestock industry, and of rice also moved higher on the week
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Easing nerves take Asian shares to month-highs
Hopes that the trend for stronger US data would continue into August’s closely-watched jobs report help Asian shares make progress, with a weaker yen helping Japanese exporters
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Fears grow over global food supply
Wheat prices have risen further in the wake of Russia’s decision to extend its grain export ban by 12 months, raising fears about a return to the food shortages and riots of 2007-08
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Trading thins ahead of key US jobs data
Asian shares are slightly higher as investors are cheered by positive economic data from the US and a third straight session of gains on Wall Street.
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