Monthly Archives: October 2013

(Reuters) - The euro zone is suffering from integration fatigue and banking union might be the last big push for the foreseeable future, officials in the currency bloc say. After three years of tightening policy cooperation, forced by a sovereign debt crisis, the single currency area may be reaching the limits of...

Gold has bounced smartly back to near $1,350 an ounce, but remains stuck in the forgotten world between breaking down and breaking out. It has a floor around $1,250 and ceiling near $1,425. A nice trading range if you're inclined, but not much fun for anyone who bought gold over the last couple years. "Gold is usually...

(Reuters) - A pick-up in Chinese factory activity sparked a recovery in world shares on Thursday, though signs of sluggish growth in Europe capped gains and dragged the euro off a two-year peak against the dollar. With expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will maintain its stimulus program unchanged into next year still dominating markets, the...