Markets
Miners lift FTSE but inflationary fears cap gains
LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - British blue-chip shares eked out modest gains early on Wednesday, as miners thrust higher by merger and acquisition talk partly offset a banking sector bruised by an increasingly tough inflationary climate. Full Article
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U.S. MARKET REPORT
US futures flat ahead of CPI, Freddie Mac, Macy's
LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks looked set to open steady on Wednesday with investors focusing on key inflation data and corporate earnings from the housing and retail sectors. Full Article
European Market Report
EADS, miners lift Europe shares; UK banks lag
LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Wednesday as takeover talk boosted miners and strong results powered aerospace and defence group EADS , while concern over the need for more rights issues hit British banks. Full Article
Tokyo Market Report
Nikkei hits 4-month closing high, exporters rise
TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average rose 1.2 percent on Wednesday to a four-month closing high as industrial robot maker Fanuc Ltd and other exporters gained on a weaker yen, though banks dragged on the market after pessimistic comments by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Full Article
Hong Kong Market Report
HK stocks steady as quake fears ease; track Shanghai
HONG KONG, May 14 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks held steady on Wednesday as fears eased over the economic impact of China's devastating earthquake, offsetting concerns over record high oil prices and pessimistic comments by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Full Article
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| Symbol | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $124.27 | $124.33 |
| MINI GOLD | $862.60 | $862.90 |
| MINI SILVER | $16.76 | $16.77 |


