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U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday, with Procter & Gamble's reduced earnings outlook weighing on Dow industrials and S&P little changed after its largest four-day rise in more than a year. More >> Treasury 10-year notes fell for a second day before the U.S. auctions $24 billion of the securities as the Federal Reserve plans to keep reducing its monthly bond purchases. More >> The U.S. federal budget balance fell less-than-expected last month, official data showed on Wednesday. In a report, Department of the Treasury said that it fell to a seasonally adjusted -10.4B. More >>
Stocks in Asia climbed, Australias dollar strengthened to its highest in a month and commodities rallied after Chinese trade data exceeded estimates. More >> Chinas export and import growth unexpectedly accelerated in January, defying signs the worlds second largest economy will slow while fueling speculation that fake shipments are resurfacing. More >> Japan's core machinery orders suffered a steep drop in December and companies expect more declines in the January-March quarter. More >>
SUGAR ($15.88/lb; +2.85%): Sugar prices soared amid driest January since 1954 which seared crops in Brazil, the top sugar producer. More >> NATURAL GAS ($4.814/Mmbtu; -3.51): Natural gas retreated on speculation that a winter storm in the East this week will give way to milder weather that will reduce demand for the heating fuel. More >> GOLD ($1291.70/oz t; +0.38%): Gold extended its 2014 rally, climbing to a three-month high as speculation that U.S. stimulus will continue boosted the appeal of alternative assets. More >>
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