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STOCKS – European stocks climbed, after the Stoxx Europe 600 Index posted its biggest weekly drop since March, as Shire Plc gained. U.S. stock futures and Asian shares also advanced.
BONDS – Treasuries halted a five-day advance before U.S. reports this week that economists said will show gains in retail sales and industrial production.
COMMODITIES – Corn fell to the lowest level in four years, declining for a 10th day, after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said that global supplies are set to climb. Soybeans traded near the lowest level since October 2010.
CURRENCIES – TThe yen fell against all of its 16 major peers amid speculation central banks around the world will maintain accommodative monetary policy that boosts demand for higher-yielding assets.
ECONOMIC DATA – ECB President Draghi Speaks at 13:00, JPY Monetary Policy Statement (tentative), AUD Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes at 21:30 ET.
