Greek rescue speculation helps euro bounce back

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The euro pulled away from an eight-month low against the dollar on Tuesday as speculation of an imminent bail-out for Greece squeezed short positions against the single currency

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Traders make $8bn bet against euro

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Data from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange show net short positions against the single currency rising from 39,500 contracts to 43,700 contracts, equivalent to $7.6bn

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Short View: Sterling under pressure

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The pound is caught in global cross-currents, but its future direction may be in the hands of its own central bank and of the UK’s voters, writes John Authers

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China confirmed as world’s top exporter

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China overtook Germany last year to become world export champion, official figures have confirmed, but Europe’s ‘Exportmeister’ can take comfort from a strong rebound at the end of last year.

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