U.S. Top News Early Edition: U.S. caught China buying more debt than disclosed

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	06/30/2011
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS U.S. caught China buying more debt than disclosed NEW YORK (Reuters) - The rules of Treasury auctions may not sound like the stuff of high-stakes diplomacy. But a little-noticed 2009 change in how Washington sells its debt sheds new light on America's delicate balancing act with its biggest creditor, China. | Full Article Jobless claims barely fall last week June 30, 2011 08:59 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits barely fell last week, a government report showed on Thursday, suggesting the labor market was struggling to regain momentum. | Full Article Investors stay cautious as H2 starts: Reuters poll June 30, 2011 09:10 AM ET LONDON (Reuters)- Investors have become a little more upbeat heading into the second half of the year, lifting stock allocations from 2011 lows but remaining cautious with plenty of safe-haven cash and bonds. | Full Article Greek parliament starts vote on second austerity law June 30, 2011 09:04 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's parliament began voting on Thursday on an implementation law for a five year austerity plan needed to secure a vital 12-billion-euro tranche of EU/IMF financing. | Full Article ECB flags July rate rise as inflation stays high June 30, 2011 07:29 AM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Central Bank signaled it would raise interest rates again next week as data showed inflation in June stabilized well above the bank's target. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street briefly pares gains after jobs data June 30, 2011 08:53 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures briefly pared gains on Thursday after a report showed new jobless claims fell less than expected but optimism over Greece's austerity plan was set to extend a three-day rally for stocks. | Full Article Visa, MasterCard "more investable" after new fee rules June 30, 2011 08:44 AM ET BANGALORE (Reuters) - The revised Federal Reserve rules governing how much banks charge retailers to process debit card purchases was given a big thumbs-up by some analysts, who expect the rules to be a huge boost to card networks Visa and MasterCard . | Full Article Lilly protects research budget as generics loom June 30, 2011 07:37 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co may boost research spending through 2014, even as company sales and earnings tumble due to expected generic competition for its biggest-selling medicines. | Full Article China eases government procurement rules after U.S. pressure June 30, 2011 07:29 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - China will drop some of the "indigenous innovation" rules for government purchases that have riled foreign companies, the Ministry of Finance announced, a step a U.S. business group called an important concession. | Full Article Analysis: Risks may staunch emerging bond issue flood June 30, 2011 08:51 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Emerging market debt issuance has soared in the first six months of 2011, driven by heavy corporate bond volumes and flying in the face of debt problems in the developed world, but risk aversion may erode demand in the second half. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Europe's E. coli outbreaks linked to Egyptian seeds Thailand fights cancer-causing parasitic worms FDA panel rejects Avastin for breast cancer use One patient's plea for FDA approval of Avastin Novartis lung drug has similar efficacy to rival RELATED VIDEO Khmer Rouge trial enters fourth day Tourists stranded at Athens port Freed former hostages arrive in France A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Video catches Russian president in driving gaffe Full Article "Ladyboy" pictures confuse election officials? Golf courses out of bounds for sumo wrestlers Woman sprays police with breast milk Country bans night travel to end road carnage Russian scientists expect to meet aliens by 2031 - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend