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Asian shares ease as growth worries weigh
TOKYO - Asian shares eased on Tuesday after sentiment was weakened by data showing Germany's business confidence dropped in September, and a weak earnings forecast from Caterpillar Inc , both of which underscored worries about a global growth slowdown.
Wall Street drops after Caterpillar forecast, German data
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks edged lower on Monday as a disappointing forecast from Caterpillar and weak German data increased concerns that global growth may remain sluggish. | Video
Euro steadies after dropping on German data, Spain
TOKYO - The euro steadied in early trade in Asia after falling to a more than one-week low against the dollar overnight as worries about Spain's debt persisted and weak German business data fanned fears of slowing growth.
Brent rises above $110 as Iran tensions swing into focus
SINGAPORE - Brent crude climbed above $110 a barrel on Tuesday, recovering from a more than 1 percent drop in the previous session, as escalating tensions surrounding Iran offset concerns about weak demand in a still-fragile global economy.
Gold steady as stimulus supports outlook
SINGAPORE - Gold inched up on Tuesday, consolidating above a 1-1/2-week low hit in the previous session, as expectations for further strength in the metal tied to recent central bank stimulus measures supported sentiment.
Nikkei edges up as investors get in line for mid-term dividends
TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei edged up on the last day for getting on ownership rolls for mid-term dividends from many shares, but gains were limited after German business sentiment weakened and Caterpillar Inc lowered its outlook.
FOREX-Euro steadies after dropping on German data, Spain
* Euro support seen at 200-day moving average around $1.2827
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Monday Sept 24
* Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening down 50-51 points, or 0.9 percent lower on Monday, according to financial bookmakers. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on
European shares retreat on euro zone concerns
LONDON, Sept 24 - European shares fell on Monday, as a drop in German business sentiment and fresh worries over Greece and Spain hit markets and pushed investors towards more defensive equity sectors such as healthcare stocks.
Nikkei edges up as investors get in line for mid-term dividends
* Last day for ensure mid-term dividend encourages buying * Volume is thin, trader says flows 'have dried up' * Construction machinery makers weak after Caterpillar move By Sophie Knight TOKYO, Sept 25 - Japan's Nikkei edged up on the last day for getting on ownership rolls for mid-term dividends from many shares, but gains were limited after German business sentiment weakened and Caterpillar Inc lowered its outlook. Companies such as Panasonic Corp saw robust gai
Hong Kong shares set to open unchanged
HONG KONG, Sept 25 - Hong Kong shares were set to open flat on Tuesday, with demand for equities kept in check by worries over global growth following a fall in German business sentiment.
Markets
- U.S.
- Europe
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- Sectors
| DOW | 13,558.92 |  -20.55 |
-0.15% |
| S&P; 500 | 1,456.89 | -3.26 |
-0.22% |
| NASDAQ | 3,160.78 | -19.18 |
-0.60% |
| TR US Index | 131.72 | -0.35 |
-0.26% |
Sector Summary
| Energy | -0.60% |
| Basic Materials | -0.87% |
| Industrials | -0.20% |
| Cyclical Goods & Services | -0.14% |
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services |  +0.09% |
| Financials | -0.00% |
| Healthcare | +0.13% |
| Technology | -0.83% |
| Telecoms | +0.14% |
| Utilities | +0.50% |
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- Amsterdam: UPDATE 1-Dutch property funds resume merger talks
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- France: French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on Oct. 3
- Spain: Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Tuesday
- Switzerland: European shares retreat on euro zone concerns
- U.K.: UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Monday Sept 24
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