EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY at Declining Channel Support

By FX Times

Basically in both the EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY, we are ready for some corrective rally. However, there is still further downside before some more key support factors come in play. So without confidence for the bullish outlook from the current support, it ... (1:00 pm)

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BA-Japan Airlines joint business cleared

By Reuters UK

British Airways-owner IAG <ICAG.L> said its joint business with Japan Airlines <JAPACI.UL> had received competition clearance, allowing the pair to cooperate commercially on flights between Europe and Japan. (11:00 am)

MORE TOPICS: JAPAN AIRLINES, AMERICAN AIRLINES, IAG, LONDON

After Greece Exits The Euro, What? An Illustrated Guide To Five Possible Scenarios

By IBTimes

Moving swiftly from the realm of tin foil-hat conspiracy to a bullet point being openly talked about as fait accompli by international financiers, an exit by Greece from the European common currency dominated conversation this week. But what would actually happen once Greece left the euro?. (10:52 am)

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Can USD/JPY Hold Above 79?

By iFOREX

On Thursday Dollar/Yen traded within very narrow 30 pip range. The currency couple appreciated from 79.32 to 79.64 yesterday, not matching the negative money flow sentiment at almost -10%, closing the day at 79.58. This morning the Dollar strengthened further against the Yen, lifting up to 79. (10:49 am)

Moody's downgrades three big Nordic banks

By Reuters

Moody's Investor Service downgraded credit ratings of three large Nordic banks on Friday, citing their reliance on market funding, tough competition for retail loans, and their exposure to the spreading euro zone debt crisis. (10:00 am)

MORE TOPICS: BNP PARIBAS, AUSTRALIA, RETAIL, MORTGAGE, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

EU worries keep euro near 2-yr lows, shares edge up

By Reuters UK

The euro wallowed near two-year lows early on Friday while European shares edged up, as uncertainty over the fate of Greece coupled with this week's disappointing euro-zone and Chinese economic data curbed any appetite for riskier assets. (8:35 am)

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European Crisis Live: Stocks Turn Negative as Greece Poll Data Still a Concern

By IBTimes UK

Asia shares erase yearly gains and Japan hits a 20-year weekly losing streak as investors flee risky bets across global markets (7:51 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, NIKKEI 225, UNITED KINGDOM, EMERGING MARKETS

Reasons Why iPhone 5 Will Have 4-Inch Display

By IBTimes AU

Consumers can expect a wider screen from the new iPhone 5 by tech giant Apple, Inc. (NYSE:AAPL). (6:08 am)

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Asian shares fall to 2012 lows as Europe worries weigh

By Reuters UK

Asian shares fell to their lowest levels of the year on Friday as early bargain hunting gave way to worries about Europe's raging debt crisis and weak global growth. (4:49 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, BARCLAYS, HSBC, GERMANY, MANUFACTURING

Asia shares fall to 2012 lows as Europe worries weigh

By Reuters UK

Asian shares fell to their lowest levels of the year on Friday as early bargain hunting gave way to worries about Europe's raging debt crisis and weak global growth. (4:42 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, BARCLAYS, HSBC, GERMANY, MANUFACTURING