Yen dips as North Korea vows nuclear test; dollar steadies

11:40 am ET Oct 3, 2006

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Yen dips as North Korea vows nuclear test; dollar steadies
10/3/2006 12:00:09 PM

NEW YORK -- The yen dipped against the dollar and euro Tuesday after
news from North Korea that it will conduct a nuclear test sparked
concerns over geo-political tensions in the region.
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Futures Movers: Crude futures drop as much as 3% to trade below $59 a
barrel

SAN FRANCISCO -- Crude-oil futures dropped as much as 3% to fall below
$59 a barrel Tuesday, pulling the benchmark contract to its lowest level
in 10 months, with pressure coming from swelling U.S. inventories, a
lack of risks to output and doubts that key oil producers will take
formal action to reduce supplies and stem the drop in prices.
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Economic Report: Autos lead surge in job cuts in September, Challenger
says

WASHINGTON -- With Ford Motor Co. eliminating tens of thousands of jobs,
U.S. corporate layoff announcements surged by 54% to 100,315 in
September, according to a unscientific monthly tally by outplacement
firm Challenger Gray & Christmas released Tuesday.
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Census survey shows hottest housing markets so far this decade

CHICAGO -- Median home values rose 32% from 2000 to 2005, but homes in
San Diego fared a lot better than the national estimate, according to
U.S. Census Bureau data released Tuesday.