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Markets have run out of momentum since the US banks passed their stress tests, says John Authers
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Overview: Doubts persist over strength of rebound
Equities, emerging markets and commodities, led by oil prices hitting a five-week low, extended their run of losses, boosting the dollar and the yen
Wall St defensive stocks provide support
Investors cautious ahead of earnings season
Cadbury’s boost fuels consolidation talk
FTSE 100 slips to its lowest since April
Traders criticise gold tax increase
Analysts play down changes
UK rating fears undermine sterling
Yen advances amid rising risk aversion
Miners and financials suffer heavy losses
Edgy market sees shift into defensives
Reality check puts pressure on oil prices
Cocoa prices fell amid concerns about demand
Sensex slips on budget disappointment
Government borrowing plan causes bond spike
Société Générale warns on €1.3bn CDS hit
Small second-quarter profit expected
Indian budget disappoints investors
Boost fails to impress
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Equities
- Cadbury’s boost fuels consolidation talk
- Miners and financials suffer heavy losses
- Doubts persist over strength of rebound
- Sensex slips on budget disappointment
- Defensive stocks provide support
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- Overview: US jobs data lead equities lower
- Long View: Becalmed equities
