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Swedens negative interest rate shock

It's not often Sweden shocks markets but the central bank's decision to introduce negative interest rates wasn't expected. Neither was the launch of a bond buying programme. The moves are a response Feb 12, 2015
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Valentines gift for flower powers

It's the size of Monaco and sends flowers around the world. But FloraHolland doesn't own any of the flowers in its warehouses in the Dutch town of Aalsmeer - it simply manages their distribution. Feb 12, 2015
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No way forward yet for Greece

Seven hours of talks in Brussels on the future of Greece's debts, and the only outcome - a statement about not being able to reach a statement. (SOUNDBITE) (English) EUROGROUP CHAIRMAN, JEROEN Feb 12, 2015
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UK close to deflation

Deflation is close - but don't worry. That was the message from Bank of England governor Mark Carney, as he explained why UK inflation is at its lowest level in nearly 15 years. (SOUNDBITE) (English Feb 12, 2015
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Putin, Poroshenko shake on ceasefire

Could this be the handshake that clinches peace in eastern Ukraine? Hopes are certainly higher after a marathon night of talks between President Petro Poroshenko - and Vladimir Putin. SOUNDBITE ( Feb 12, 2015
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BSE closes points 271.13 up on Feb 12

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 271.13 points up to stand at 28,805.10. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 84.15 points up to stand at 8,711.55. BF UTILITIES LTD. and INDIA CEMENTS were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 12.36% and 12.11% along with SPARC and MRF with an increase of 10.00% and 10.00% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include BANK INDIA and PMCFIN with a decrease of 5.92% and 4.97% along with RASOYA PROTEINS LTD. and FRL with a decrease of 4.76% and 4.54% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 280.59 points at 19,378.28 while the banking sector is up 208.23 points at 21,897.77 and the reality sector is up 22.00 points at 1,737.53. The Indian currency is up 0.03% at Rs 62.27 per dollar. Feb 12, 2015
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Slow China growth dims Chinese New Year

Fireworks are big in China as a key ingredient to events like APEC, and for holidays like the Lunar New Year coming next week. But a slowdown in economic growth looks like it's taking the spark out Feb 12, 2015
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