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Dollar knocked by China renminbi hints
China’s central bank acknowledged the case for a stronger renminbi, days ahead of the arrival in Beijing of US president Barack Obama for talks expected to highlight mounting international concern over Chinese currency policy
US envoy opposes Afghan troop surge
Obama ponders contingent numbers
Medvedev calls on Russia to modernise economy
Russian president addresses parliament
Global oil demand returns to growth
Oil prices surge to $75-$80 a barrel
$43m Warhol gives lift to bruised art market
‘200 One Dollar Bills’ tops estimate
Inquiry ordered after Brazilian blackout
Lula demands action as main cities hit
Bank of England lifts forecasts for UK growth
Output fall leaves King wary about recovery
EU businesses wary about recovery
Pessimism still pervades boardrooms
Summit draft removes date to end hunger
Proposed target rejected as ‘pointless’
HSBC plans landmark Jaffna branch opening
Signal of confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery
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