ASIAN STOCK

Asian stocks rose this week, with the benchmark index posting its biggest weekly gain since January, as  economic data from the U.S. boosted confidence in the world’s largest economy amid speculation China will do more to support growth.

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U.S.STOCK

U.S. stock market’s rally to cut its remaining exposure to stock markets in developed European economies.

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U.S.TREASURY

U.S. Treasury bonds in the futures market in the week to Aug. 7 in the wake of an encouraging July U.S. payroll report and fewer jitters about Europe’s debt crisis.

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DOLLAR

The dollar slid 0.4 percent to 78.25 yen and lost 0.4 percent this week.

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EURO

The euro posted its first weekly drop against the dollar and yen in three weeks on Friday as investors refocused on the uncertainty surrounding possible European Central Bank action to contain the debt crisis and deteriorating growth in the euro zone.

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NIKKEI

Nikkei, the U.S.-based business, owned 60 percent by GE, has not been able to tap the global markets as envisioned, while the Hitachi-controlled Japanese venture has seen a rise in international orders.

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U.S.CRUDE

U.S. crude for September delivery settled at $92.87 a barrel, falling 49 cents, or 0.52 percent.

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BRENT CRUDE

Brent crude for September delivery fell 27 cents, or 0.24 percent, to settle at $112.95 a barrel.

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OIL

Oil prices slipped on Friday on data showing China’s crude oil imports dropped in July and on weaker global oil demand forecasts by the International Energy Agency.

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SHANGHAI COPPER

The most active November copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell 1 percent to 54620 yuan ($8600).

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LME COPPER

Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange ended at $7,490 a tonne.

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COPPER

Copper prices slipped through near-term technical supports on Friday after soft Chinese trade data signaled a slowing global economy, stoking fears about industrial metal demand by the world’s largest copper consumer.

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U.S.GOLD

U.S. gold for December settled up $2.60 at $1,622.80.

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SPOT GOLD

Spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,620.60.

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GOLD

Gold rose on Friday and also posted a weekly gain, as disappointing Chinese trade and new bank-lending data suggested policymakers there may act to boost sputtering growth.

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U.S.MARKET UPDATE

U.S. stocks rose for the fifth week, giving the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index the longest rally since March, amid better-than-expected earnings and optimism that global central banks will take actions to stimulate growth.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 42.76 points, or 0.32 percent, to 13,207.95 at the close. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 2.97 points, or 0.21 percent, at 1,405.77. The Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.22 points, or 0.07 percent, to close at 3,020.86.

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ASIAN STOCK

Asian shares fell on Friday as investors took stock of a four-day rally driven by optimism, yet to be borne out by action, that authorities will soon take decisive steps to ease concerns over the euro zone’s debt crisis and weak global growth.

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U.S.STOCK

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.02 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.49 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.23 percent.

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U.S.TREASURY

U.S. Treasury prices slipped on Thursday but ended the day off session lows after an auction of 30-year bonds capped debt sales for the week.

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FTSE

The FTSE 100 index, which ended 0.1 percent, or 5.59 points, firmer at 5,851.51, its highest close since early April.

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DOLLAR

The U.S. dollar was buying 78.59, mired in the narrow 77.90-78.80 yen range that has held since late July. It rose as high as 78.79 yen overnight, a three-week peak.

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EURO

The euro steadied in Asia on Friday, as hopes for progress in Europe’s debt crisis gained the upper hand over worries about slowing euro zone growth.

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