Business Today: U.S. economy hopes lift European stocks

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	12/23/2011
Good Morning LATEST NEWS U.S. economy hopes lift European stocks LONDON (Reuters) - A better outlook for the U.S. economy boosted European stocks and supported the euro on Friday, but any gains in the holiday-thinned markets are likely to prove short-lived with concerns about the euro zone debt crisis undiminished. | Full Article Analysis: Economy to show stamina as global growth slows December 23, 2011 08:16 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy is gaining momentum and should push through next year with only a few bruises despite an almost certain European recession and slower global growth. | Full Article Exclusive: China's CIC to get $50 billion boost December 23, 2011 05:53 AM ET BEIJING (Reuters) - China's $410 billion sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp. is set to receive additional funding of up to $50 billion, two sources said, a step that could help it move quickly to buy overseas assets, especially in Europe. | Full Article Exclusive: Petronas in talks with oil majors for petchem tie-up December 23, 2011 05:52 AM ET KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Petronas is in talks with several global oil majors including Shell and Exxon Mobil to develop petrochemical plants within its $20 billion refinery complex in southern Malaysia, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. | Full Article Clearing in spotlight after MF Global debacle December 23, 2011 07:50 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The collapse of U.S. futures brokerage MF Global has brought to light inconsistencies in the way clearing houses operate, prompting questions over regulatory plans to use more of these platforms to make markets safer. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Congress poised to pass payroll tax cut deal December 23, 2011 01:14 AM ET (Reuters) - Congress, after months of bitter fighting, is poised on Friday to pass a payroll tax cut extension that President Barack Obama argues is vital to the health of the economy. | Full Article Forty killed, 100 wounded in Damascus blasts: Syrian TV December 23, 2011 08:20 AM ET BEIRUT (Reuters) - Forty people were killed and 100 wounded in two blasts which struck Damascus on Friday, Syria's Dunia television channel reported, quoting its correspondent on the scene. | Full Article In ad for newsletter, Ron Paul forecast "race war" December 22, 2011 08:35 PM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A direct-mail solicitation for Ron Paul's political and investment newsletters two decades ago warned of a "coming race war in our big cities" and of a "federal-homosexual cover-up" to play down the impact of AIDS. | Full Article Pakistan army chief says coup fears "speculation" December 23, 2011 08:30 AM ET ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan's powerful military pledged on Friday to continue supporting democracy, reiterating it was not planning a takeover as tensions grew over a controversial memo alleging an army plot to seize power. | Full Article World leaders bid farewell to Vaclav Havel December 23, 2011 07:31 AM ET PRAGUE (Reuters) - International leaders bade farewell on Friday to former Czech President Vaclav Havel, the anti-communist dissident who led the peaceful "Velvet Revolution" and inspired human rights campaigners around the world. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS France recommends removal of suspect breast implants Where's the Beef: U.S. beef consumption in decline Very preterm boys less likely to live than girls High lead exposure linked to hearing loss in youth Broken arms among boomers likely to rise: study RELATED VIDEO In praise of ambiguity - Reuters Breakingviews Brits say "hey ho" to the Christmas budget Premier League dishes up festive treats A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Waiting for Congress, Obama takes dog Bo shopping Full Article Hungary tech firm immortalizes Steve Jobs in bronze Mystery buyer acquires vatican.xxx web address Florida town seeks nudist vacationers from Europe Canadian charity throws doomed bunnies a lifeline Portugal police boss suspended for saucy X-mas email - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend