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Dubai World Debt Scare Jolts Markets

Markets in Asia and Europe opened lower this morning as fears continue to grow over the potential fall-out should Dubai World – described as the “centerpiece” of the Dubai’s economy – fail to meet upcoming debt obligations.

“You can’t just say to the world: ‘I don’t want to pay my debts’. There is no income coming in from any of these properties. I think this is shocking PR”, said David Buik, senior partner at BGC Partners.”

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February
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Today’s Global
Market Events
7:00 am

CAD
Employment Change
23.3K vs. 17.5K
CAD
Unemployment Rate
7.5% vs. 7.5%
8:30 am

USD
Non-Farm Employment Change
150K vs. 200K
USD
Unemployment Rate
8.5% vs. 8.5%
USD
Average Hourly Earnings m/m
0.2% vs. 0.2%
10:00 am

USD
ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI
53.1 vs. 52.6
USD
Factory Orders m/m
1.5% vs. 1.8%