UPDATE 1-Illinois budget with income tax revenue hole passes

Fri May 30, 2014 7:56pm EDT (Adds statements from governor, Senate president; in paragraphs 4-5, 9-10) By Karl Plume SPRINGFIELD, Ill. May 30 (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate gave final approval to the state's $35.7...

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Argentina says no plan to evade U.S. courts in creditor case

By Nate Raymond NEW YORK Fri May 30, 2014 8:25pm EDT NEW YORK May 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's lawyers sought Friday to assure a U.S. judge it would not evade orders to pay $1.33 billion to bondholders who refused to accept...

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Minority creditors of Brazil's Oleo e Gas sue Deutsche Bank

SAO PAULO Fri May 30, 2014 9:26pm EDT SAO PAULO May 30 (Reuters) - Minority bondholders of bankrupt Brazilian oil company Oleo e Gas Participações SA filed suit in New York state court on Friday against Deutsche Bank AG, which is the trustee for $3.6...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares steady after hitting record high; all eyes on ECB

Fri May 30, 2014 5:15am EDT * Global shares steady after setting high * Focus on next week's ECB policy meeting * The euro steady against the dollar By Atul Prakash LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - Global shares steadied...

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UPDATE 1-Japan's public pension fund to adopt government's shareholder code

Fri May 30, 2014 5:42am EDT * Code designed to improve corporate governance, returns * World's biggest public pension fund owns $218 bln of Japan stocks * GPIF's adoption likely to encourage others to follow suit...

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RPT-Fitch Downgrades Swire Pacific's IDR to 'A-'; Outlook to Stable

Fri May 30, 2014 5:54am EDT (Repeat for additional subscribers) May 30 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) span class="articleLocation"> Fitch Ratings has downgraded Hong Kong-based...

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares flirt with record highs on ECB easing bets

Thu May 29, 2014 6:40am EDT * Global shares near all-time high on ECB easing bets * German bond yields at lowest levels in a year * Euro consolidates just above 3-month low By Francesco Canepa LONDON, May 29...

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MOVES- Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC Global Asset Management, Alvarez & Marsal

Thu May 29, 2014 6:21am EDT May 29 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Thursday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. LLOYDS BANKING GROUP...

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UPDATE 2-Argentina clinches landmark debt repayment deal with Paris Club

Thu May 29, 2014 6:25am EDT * Will allow country to clear arrears of $9.7 billion over 5 years * To make first payment to creditor nations within a year * Deal clears the way for resumption of international financing...

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British government tells Scots staying in UK is worth 1,400 pounds each

EDINBURGH Wed May 28, 2014 6:10am EDT EDINBURGH May 28 (Reuters) - Scots will each be 1,400 pounds ($2,400) a year better off if they vote to remain part of the United Kingdom, Britain's deputy finance minister Danny Alexander...

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Update-Moody's affirms Macquarie's ratings and stable outlook

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MOVES- Eastspring Investments, Exotix, Sberbank Investment Research

Wed May 28, 2014 6:20am EDT May 28 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Wednesday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com.The asset management company, part of Prudential...

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EMERGING MARKETS-Russia leads emerging markets lower after fighting in east Ukraine

By Sujata Rao LONDON Tue May 27, 2014 6:03am EDT LONDON May 27 (Reuters) - Russian stocks slumped 2 percent on Tuesday and the rouble fell from four-month highs, leading broad-based emerging market losses as flaring violence...

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UPDATE 1-Putin says Kiev must stop military operation in east Ukraine

Tue May 27, 2014 6:48am EDT (Adds quotes, context) MOSCOW May 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Tuesday for an immediate halt to Ukraine's military operation against pro-Russian separatists in...

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UPDATE 1-Scotiabank profit rises 14 percent on retail lending, wealth

Tue May 27, 2014 6:54am EDT (Adds details on unit performance, background on M&A moves) TORONTO May 27 (Reuters) - Bank of Nova Scotia said on Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose 14 percent, beating estimates,...

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Renzi's triumph in EU vote gives mandate for Italian reform

Mon May 26, 2014 5:20am EDT * Historic result for prime minister with over 41 percent of vote * PM Renzi says he has mandate to "change Europe" * Grillo challenge fades after bitter campaign * Berlusconi struggles,...

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Italy's Renzi says will push for change in Europe after triumph

ROME Mon May 26, 2014 6:13am EDT ROME May 26 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi promised on Monday to push for an overhaul of EU policy towards more emphasis on jobs and growth following his sweeping victory in European parliamentary...

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UPDATE 2-Russia says ready for dialogue with Ukraine's Poroshenko

Mon May 26, 2014 6:35am EDT * Lavrov warns Kiev over "anti-terrorist" operation * Sees chance to ease tension in Ukraine * Criticises vote but does not call it illegitimate (Adds quotes on armed operation, chance...

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Sanctions will make Russia use rouble for trade - PM Medvedev

MOSCOW Sat May 24, 2014 9:36am EDT MOSCOW May 24 (Reuters) - Western sanctions will galvanise Russia into using the rouble as a currency for international trade, the country's prime minister Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview...

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UPDATE 1-EU should heed European firms in Russia before imposing further sanctions -Putin aide

Sat May 24, 2014 8:15am EDT (Adds background, quotes) By Darya Korsunskaya ST PETERSBURG, Russia May 24 (Reuters) - The European Union should consider the interests of European companies working in Russia when deciding...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-EU election casts shadow over euro zone as ECB meeting approaches

Sun May 25, 2014 5:00am EDT * Ukraine election could send jitters through markets * Eyes on ECB board's signals ahead of June policy meeting * Housing data due in Britain and United States * BoE Governor Carney...

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BOJ's Kuroda says options remain if further easing needed

TOKYO Fri May 23, 2014 8:16pm EDT TOKYO May 24 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the central bank still has policy options left if it were to ease monetary policy further to fend off risks that may...

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Russian minister confident EU won't impose sanctions on exports

ST PETERSBURG, Russia Sat May 24, 2014 3:16am EDT ST PETERSBURG, Russia May 24 (Reuters) - Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said on Saturday he was confident that the European Union would refrain from imposing sanctions that could hit some...

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EU should consider its business in Russia when deciding on sanctions - Kremlin

ST PETERSBURG, Russia Sat May 24, 2014 6:00am EDT ST PETERSBURG, Russia May 24 (Reuters) - The European Union should consider the interests of European companies working in Russia when deciding on whether to impose sanctions on Moscow over its involvement...

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Luxembourg's Juncker blinks in unaccustomed EU election spotlight

Fri May 23, 2014 5:42am EDT * Former Luxembourg prime minister tours Europe to rally support * Juncker top candidate of Europe's main centre-right group * Victory in May 22-25 elections could propel him to top EU...

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UPDATE 1-Visa and Mastercard to stay in Russia, help create payment system

Fri May 23, 2014 6:48am EDT (Adds detail, finmin quotes) By Darya Korsunskaya ST PETERSBURG, Russia May 23 (Reuters) - Credit and debit card companies Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc pledged on Friday to continue to operate...

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MOVES-Standard Life, Citibank Japan, Brooks Macdonald Funds

Fri May 23, 2014 6:49am EDT May 23 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Friday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com.The company has recruited Luke Savage from Lloyd's...

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GLOBAL MARKETS- Steady growth signs lift European stocks and bonds

Thu May 22, 2014 5:15am EDT * China's manufacturing data buoys risk markets * Stocks, bonds rise as PMIs show euro zone recovery intact * ECB easing allays European election fears * Fed minutes show no rush to...

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UPDATE 1-Deutsche Bank defends capital increase at annual meeting

Thu May 22, 2014 5:10am EDT (Adds CEO and investor quotes, details) By Thomas Atkins and Arno Schuetze FRANKFURT May 22 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank AG defended plans to raise 8 billion euros ($11 billion) in equity...

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