US Morning Headlines: Markets soar after Fed’s ‘taper’ surprise, Yellen cl...

To view this email as a webpage, click here     Thursday September 19 2013     US homepage   Markets soar after Fed's 'taper' surprise   Emerging markets lead the surge in Asian stocks after the US central bank unexpectedly keeps monthly asset purchases at $85bn       Yellen closes in on Fed nomination     JPMorgan braced for action over 'whale'     Google explores cookie alternatives     Grand Theft Auto steals Call of Duty record         Video   The shows must go on   The impact of fashion week on host cities like New York and London has a reach that goes far beyond the runways. With industry infighting over the international calendar on the rise as officials attempt to keep people in their show seats - and cities - for a profitable extra day, Elizabeth Paton investigates what the weeks can bring to urban economies, and how they are reaching new audiences   Markets   Fed boost for emerging market currencies   Emerging market currencies climb strongly against a fast receding dollar as an expected initial round of Federal Reserve tapering is put on hold       Fed gives Asia breathing space     Small caps lead Japan's stock renaissance     Surge in gold lifts London's miners     Mexico hedges oil output at record price   World News   Rouhani steps up charm offensive   Ahead of a visit to the UN, Iran's new president tells US TV network his country has no intention of ever building nuclear weapons       Hollande seeks boost from Mali celebrations     Petrobras plans $9bn boost to cyber security     Greece protest at Golden Dawn stabbing     Berlusconi vows to continue despite conviction   US news   US health spending expected to surge   Expected jump in growth reflects the expansion of insurance and increased use of prescription drugs, physician visits and other clinical services       Fed's credibility takes a knock     Fed holds the line on bond buying     Africa suffers vast doctor 'brain drain'     Top Republicans harden line over US budget   US & Canadian companies   Humbled Capital Group pledges shake-up   Jim Rothenberg, who has run the fund management group for almost a decade, pledges increased transparency on investment processes       Commodity markets need banks, says report     The shortlist: Finalists worthy of a bruising debate     Oracle navigates choppy earnings outlook     OCC appoints former CME chief         Manage email    Forward this email   Feedback    Manage portfolio Subscribe to the FT Follow the FT   Unsubscribe | My Account | RSS | Privacy Policy | About Us | Help   © THE FINANCIAL TIMES LTD 2013 You have received this email because you have signed up from the NBE preference page. This email was sent by a company owned by Pearson plc, registered office at 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. Registered in England and Wales with company number 53723.