Markets pm: Dollar weakens on Bernanke comments, Iosco sets out ...

If this email is not displayed correctly, please click on the following link or open your browser and paste the link into the address field: http://view.ed4.net/v/0QSDPP/Q3XNVK/BHB58Q/JI67RT/   Markets afternoon briefing Wednesday July 17 2013 Markets   Dollar weakens on Bernanke comments Fed chief emphasises bond purchases could yet be accelerated if economic recovery shows signs of faltering http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/T15WMR/72FH4Q/EK46EG/3C3AS5/UP/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=17   Iosco sets out standards for benchmarks Iosco members will compare benchmarks set in their jurisdictions against the standards and expect changes to those that do not measure up http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/T15WMR/72FH4Q/EK46EG/GYCQGI/UP/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=17   Top UK fund management staff see pay drop Average pay of asset managers at UK banks almost halved, from €2m in 2010 to €1.2m in 2011, a much larger decline than their European counterparts http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/T15WMR/72FH4Q/EK46EG/4VPZJ5/UP/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=17   Fed's jobs focus will drive shares higher Commitment to keep monetary policy accommodative to reach goals of 'maximum employment' and 2% inflation favours equities over bonds http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/T15WMR/72FH4Q/EK46EG/FD0EBQ/UP/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=17   Sterling climbs after 9-0 vote to hold QE Vote to keep the asset purchase scheme at a total of £375bn was unanimous at July meeting, overturning a split at the previous five meetings http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/T15WMR/72FH4Q/EK46EG/EKOIHI/UP/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=17   US stocks look good for foreign investors For US investors equities look a tricky proposition, but for foreign investors the S&P 500 is still some way short of its peak in yen and euro terms http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/T15WMR/72FH4Q/EK46EG/YGSOY6/UP/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=17   London's FTSE climbs as miners rally Metals and mining stocks form the backbone of London's rally, with Fresnillo leading the way after production update http://link.ft.com/r/0QSDPP/T15WMR/72FH4Q/EK46EG/PNWUZL/UP/h?a1=2013&a2=7&a3=17   In depth - FT.com Libor scandal Austerity Europe Great tax race Tools Your account    Portfolio Email Briefings    Price alerts Keyword alerts    RSS feeds Subscribe to FT.com     © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. FT.com Change Briefings  •   Unsubscribe  •   Change Email Address  •   Forward this email to a friend  •   Privacy Policy  •   About Us  •   Help This email was sent by or on behalf of a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723..