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Archive for August, 2010

U.S. regulators probe Hyundai Sonata steering

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 23:28

DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into claims that the Hyundai Motor Co Sonata sedan may have steering problems, government officials said on Tuesday.

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Fixing economy most urgent U.S. mission – Obama speech

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 22:35

WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD (Reuters) - President Barack Obama declared an end to the seven-year U.S. combat mission in Iraq on Tuesday and told war-weary Americans "our central mission as a people" is to restore the U.S. economy.

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Proposed SEC rules could cost fund firms millions

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 17:46

BOSTON (Reuters) - Proposed new U.S. regulations could cost mutual fund companies hundreds of millions of dollars in distribution fees they split with partners.

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Economy on track to grow 8.5 pct in FY11 – Mukherjee

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 15:45

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's economy is on track to grow 8.5 percent in the current fiscal year to end-March, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday.

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GDP grows most since Dec 2007; July CPI eases

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 14:00

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly three years in the April-June quarter on strong manufacturing growth and better farm output that may keep the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on its monetary tightening path. ...

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Double-dip fears hit world stocks, yen near 15-yr high

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:57

LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks fell on Tuesday in markets dominated by concerns the U.S. economy is sliding back into recession, prompting further flows into safe-haven assets.

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Hero Group says Honda stake sell report incorrect

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:52

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Hero Group said on Tuesday a television report that Japan's Honda Motors was selling its stake in motorcycle joint venture Hero Honda was incorrect.

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World stocks fall, yen climbs on U.S. recovery fears

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:12

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Fears that policymakers around the world will be slow to support the flagging global recovery lifted the yen on Tuesday, weighed on Asian and European stocks and gave further fuel to a five-month rally in U.S. and Japanese government bonds. ...

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April-June GDP grows 8.8 pct y/y – govt

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:40

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's economy grew a faster-than-expected 8.8 percent in the June quarter from a year earlier, as strong consumer demand boosted manufacturing activity.

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Rupee at 1-month low as shares fall; GDP data eyed

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:59

MUMBAI (Reuters) - The rupee slipped to its lowest level in more than a month on Tuesday, weighed by losses in local shares and other Asian peers. Growth data due around 11 am is expected to set the trend. ...

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