U.S. Top News Early Edition: Fed set to push back timing of eventual rate hike

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	01/25/2012
Good Morning LATEST NEWS Fed set to push back timing of eventual rate hike WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve looks set to keep monetary policy on hold on Wednesday, even as it releases forecasts expected to show interest rates will be near zero for at least two more years. | Full Article Apple returns to form, blows Street targets away January 25, 2012 08:45 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's quarterly results blew past Wall Street's expectations after U.S. consumers snapped up near-unprecedented numbers of iPhones and iPads, sending its shares up 8 percent into record territory. | Full Article Gingrich wants to hear his debate fans roar January 25, 2012 09:21 AM ET TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, coming off one of his most subdued debate performances of the campaign, signaled on Tuesday he may skip future debates unless his supporters are given full license to clap, cheer and roar. | Full Article Japan's first trade deficit since 1980 raises debt doubts January 25, 2012 09:35 AM ET TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first annual trade deficit in more than 30 years calls into question how much longer the country can rely on exports to help finance a huge public debt without having to turn to fickle foreign investors. | Full Article Iran's Ahmadinejad ups rates to stem money crisis January 25, 2012 08:29 AM ET TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran increased bank interest rates on Wednesday and indicated it would further restrict sales of foreign currency, hoping to halt a spiraling currency crisis after new Western sanctions accelerated a dash for dollars by Iranians worried about their economic future. | Full Article BUSINESS NEWS Dow, S&P open lower; Apple lifts Nasdaq January 25, 2012 09:36 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow and S&P 500 index fell at the open on Wednesday as the market continues to show signs of fatigue this week after a strong run from late last year, but the Nasdaq rose on forecast-beating results from Apple Inc . | Full Article Manufacturers top Street's profit forecasts January 25, 2012 09:06 AM ET (Reuters) - Three major U.S. manufacturers reported better-than-expected profit and stuck to their forecasts of earnings growth this year, with solid emerging market demand and a modest U.S. recovery offsetting weakness in Europe. | Full Article Greece hopes for debt deal soon, talks to resume January 25, 2012 09:32 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece hoped on Wednesday it could wrap up tortuous negotiations on a debt swap as early as this week when private creditors return to Athens for a fresh round of talks to avert a chaotic default. | Full Article Global firms sharpen currency hedging on euro concern January 25, 2012 08:59 AM ET DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - International firms are spending more time at the highest levels discussing how to hedge currency risk, particularly euro-denominated earnings and transactions, in readiness for a worst case scenario of a euro zone breakup. | Full Article Boeing profit up, but guidance disappoints January 25, 2012 09:23 AM ET (Reuters) - Plane-maker Boeing Co reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street forecasts on stronger commercial airplane deliveries, but its 2012 earnings forecast was lower than expected. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Talking things through in your head may help autism Device makers urge coverage of weight-loss surgery PFC chemicals tied to immune problems in kids Swimming lowers older adults' blood pressure More kids seek tans as they age, may raise skin cancer risk RELATED VIDEO Rescuers race to free beached whales Heavy flooding hits Australia The fall of Hosni Mubarak 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 Irishman makes "billion-euro home" of shredded notes Full Article $5 here, $37 there: Americans' indulgences add up London's Big Ben is leaning, parliament sinking: reports Greece publishes tax dodger list to name and shame - 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