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Xstrata-Glencore could challenge BHP, Rio
Combined company could go on a buying spree: reports.
7:59 AM Rio Tinto accused of being unfair
Miner faces criticism for actions in Mozambique.
3 Feb 2012 12:34 AM Europe taking positive steps: Rio's Albanese
Comments suggest Rio taking more upbeat view of Europe.
27 Jan 2012 6:33 AM Financial markets news
Germany can lead or stumble: Zoellick
World Bank head says German role crucial to Europe solution.
8:43 AM Greek unions, employers reject wage cuts
Wage costs remain key area of dispute in debt talks.
7:55 AM Europe needs $1.2 trillion bailout: OECD
Organisation makes call to stop debt crisis.
3 Feb 2012 5:26 PM Aust bonds up slightly ahead of jobs data
Local debt climbs before American jobs figures.
3 Feb 2012 5:13 PM Aust stocks edge down at close
Local market ends week lower after mixed offshore leads.
3 Feb 2012 4:27 PM Services sector expands in January
AiG/CBA survey shows expansion for first time in 4 months.
3 Feb 2012 4:15 PM Soft building market shows labour surplus
HIA data shows trend of modest over-supply in Dec quarter.
3 Feb 2012 1:11 PM Tokyo stocks open down 0.31%
Japanese bourse eases on mixed Wall Street performance.
3 Feb 2012 12:19 PM Austar seeks to delay vote on Foxtel deal
Group wants to put off meeting until ACCC decision.
3 Feb 2012 10:50 AM Financial markets commentary
WEEKEND ECONOMIST: Ripe for a rate cut
Despite some improvement in market conditions, bank funding issues and a slowing global economy leave ample room for the RBA to cut rates again next week.
3 Feb 2012 6:07 PM Germany's conflicting EU desires
Increasingly, the European debt crisis is ceasing to be a Greek or Italian problem, but is turning into a crisis about the future role Germany will play in Europe.
3 Feb 2012 6:05 PM A solid path out of Europe's crisis
The eurozone can't exit its debt crisis without growth created by stronger economic integration and counter-cyclical government fiscal policy.
3 Feb 2012 11:56 AM A Greek writedown chain reaction?
Just as Jean-Claude Juncker's has admitted Greek debt writedown negotiations are “ultra difficult”, investors are becoming increasingly worried Portugal may follow suit.
3 Feb 2012 9:15 AM SCOREBOARD: QE3 ahead
Bernanke's testimony proved a dampener overnight, but it did nothing to alter expectations of more Fed easing.
3 Feb 2012 7:45 AM
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