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| 08/22/2011 |
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| Good Morning Aron | | LATEST NEWS | Rebels hold most of Tripoli, Gaddafi out of sight | TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libyan government tanks and snipers put up scattered, last-ditch resistance in Tripoli on Monday after rebels swept into the heart of the capital, cheered on by crowds hailing the end of Muammar Gaddafi's 42 years in power. | Full Article | | World stocks steady above 11-month lows | August 22, 2011 09:36 AM ET | LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks held above a recent 11-month low on Monday while oil prices slipped as investors concerned about a global economic downturn stayed away from buying risky assets. | Full Article | Oil slips towards $107 on Libya end-game | August 22, 2011 09:29 AM ET | LONDON (Reuters) - Brent crude fell by more than a dollar on Monday to around $107 a barrel with traders and investors anticipating the resumption of oil exports from OPEC-member Libya as a six-month civil war there appeared close to an end. | Full Article | | | BUSINESS NEWS | Japan signals readiness to intervene in currencies | August 22, 2011 04:23 AM ET | TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will take decisive action against any speculative moves in the currency market, Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda said, signaling Tokyo's readiness to intervene to stem further yen rises after its spike to a record high last week. | Full Article | Analysis: Gold shines as Swiss franc's haven appeal dims | August 22, 2011 09:07 AM ET | LONDON (Reuters) - Moves by the Swiss National Bank to curb strength of the Swiss franc will fuel investors' insatiable demand for gold, adding to its relentless rise to new record highs as confidence in the franc as a safe store of value dwindles. | Full Article | | | HEALTH NEWS | | | | RELATED VIDEO | | | | | 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 | | | | | |
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