The dollar pares gains following reports showing an unexpected decline in U.S. consumer confidence.

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Currencies: Dollar hits 8-month high on concerns about Europe

Brazilian stocks advance, led by a rally in Cosan Ltd. shares after the sugarcane-ethanol producer entered a $12 billion joint venture with Royal Dutch Shell.

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Latin American Markets: Brazil’s Bovespa led by rallying Cosan shares

European shares shake off early losses to edge higher in the first session in February, helped by gain for airline Ryanair and bid speculation for utilities.

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Europe Markets: Europe shakes off early losses to end higher

Gauge’s jump is accompanied by a record rise in new export orders as a result of the weak pound.

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Economic Report: U.K. factory gauge jumps to 15-year high

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Tokyo and Hong Kong-listed stocks are dragged down by last week’s sharp fall on Wall Street, while a surge in airlines lifts Shanghai after China Eastern Airlines forecasts a return to profit.

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Asian markets mixed: Tokyo down, Shanghai up

– Deal speculation helped support British shares on Monday, with International Power trading higher amid reports that it could receive a bid from across the Channel.

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London Markets: International Power shines as London edges higher

Swiss luxury goods maker Compagnie Financiere Richemont on Monday reported a 2% rise sales for the quarter that includes Christmas, boosted by sales of jewelry and specialist watches.

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Jewelry sales brighten Richemont Christmas period

European shares advanced on Monday, with gains for commodity sector firms and Richemont helping stocks regain some ground lost last week.

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Europe Markets: Miners, Richemont lead Europe stocks rise

Shares of Japan Airlines drop more than 14% , as a reported alliance with Delta fails to provide support for the stock a day ahead of an expected bankruptcy filing by the ailing carrier.

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Japan Airlines scores deal with Delta: report

Technology and automobile stocks pace a broad rebound in Asian markets Tuesday, encouraged by strong overnight gains on Wall Street and expectations of improving global demand.

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Tech, automobile stocks lead rebound in Asia