[external] Dollar status unlikely to be in G8 communique-G8 source - Reuters - Sat 10:03 am
(This story is without a dateline to protect the identities of the sources) July 3 (Reuters) - The dollar's status as the top global reserve currency is unlikely to be mentioned explicitly in the final communique at next week's Group of Eight summit, a European G8 source involved in preparations ...

[external] Canada defends US$ as global reserve currency - Reuters - Sat 9:25 am
* Forecasts higher jobless rates in Canada, U.S. (Adds context, remarks on regulation, paragraphs 2-3, 14-15) By Louise Egan OTTAWA, July 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency of choice has been a stabilizing force during the current financial crisis, Canada said on Friday, downplaying calls ...

[external] India may reduce U.S. dollar role in FX basket - Reuters - Sat 8:40 am
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, July 3 (Reuters) - The weight of the dollar in the basket of currencies that helps set the rate of India's partially convertible rupee currency may be reduced, a senior Indian government adviser said on Friday.

[external] Reserve currency debate likely at G8-Flaherty - Reuters - Sat 8:12 am
OTTAWA, July 3 (Reuters) - Global reserve currencies will likely be discussed at upcoming international meetings, said Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, amid talk of hopes for diversifying the international currency system.

[external] Dollar role in India FX basket may change-official - Reuters - Sat 7:48 am
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, July 3 (Reuters) - The weight of the dollar in the basket of currencies that helps set the rate of India's partially convertible rupee currency may be reduced, a senior Indian government adviser said on Friday.

[external] FOREX-Dollar dips vs euro in holiday-thinned trade - Reuters - Sat 7:28 am
LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - The dollar dipped against the euro on Friday, reversing some of its sharp gains the previous session following weak U.S. jobs data which dampened hopes that the global economy is poised to recover.

[external] Russian H1 c/a surplus $17.2 bln - c.bank - Reuters - Sat 6:50 am
July 3 (Reuters) - Russia's current account surplus likely fell to $17.2 billion in the first half of 2009 from $64.3 billion in the first quarter of 2008, preliminary estimates from the central bank showed on Friday.

[external] Major nations should back dlr as key currency-Japan - Reuters - Sat 6:17 am
* Japan backs dollar to remain as global key reserve currency * Reserve currency debate unlikely at G8 plus G5 * Japan pushes global agriculture investment principles

[external] CORRECTED - UPDATE 1-Major nations should back dlr as key currency-Japan - Reuters - Sat 6:16 am
(For more stories on the G8 summit click [ID:nL2198823]) * Japan backs dollar to remain as global key reserve currency * Reserve currency debate unlikely at G8 plus G5 * Japan pushes global agriculture investment principles (Adds comments, background)

Earlier Headlines

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· [external] TOPWRAP 2-Weak data affirms sombre economic mood - Reuters - Sat 6:16 am
· [external] GLOBAL MARKETS WEEKAHEAD-Divisions dominate as Q3 begins - Reuters - Sat 4:45 am
· [external] Indian rupee up as shares rebound ahead of budget - Reuters - Sat 4:35 am
· [external] FOREX-Euro edges up vs dollar in holiday-thinned trade - Reuters - Sat 4:25 am
· [external] SNAPSHOT-Indian stocks, bonds, swaps, money, gold at 5:43 p.m - Reuters - Sat 4:17 am
· [external] India FIMMDA-REUTERS-MIOIS for six mths 3.64 pct - Reuters - Sat 3:55 am
· [external] India fwd/annualised dlr premia-(closing)-Jul 3 - Reuters - Sat 3:55 am
· [external] MONEY MARKETS-Libor rates extend decline, euro hits fresh low - Reuters - Sat 3:44 am
· [external] India FIMMDA-REUTERS-MIOCS for 3 years 5.05 pct - Reuters - Sat 3:43 am
· [external] S.Lanka shares dip again on profit-taking - Reuters - Sat 3:40 am

· [external] India's FX reserves at $264.584 bln as on June 26 - Reuters - Sat 3:32 am
· [external] Stocks dip as investors cautious on recovery - Reuters - Sat 3:21 am
· [external] TOPWRAP 2-Euro services dip affirms sombre economic mood - Reuters - Sat 3:20 am
· [external] Pakistan closing rupee rates in the kerb market - Reuters - Sat 3:12 am
· [external] Indonesia Finmin to discuss yen bond deal in Japan - source - Reuters - Sat 3:12 am
· [external] SNAPSHOT-Indian stocks, bonds, swaps, money, gold at 4:30 p.m - Reuters - Sat 3:02 am
· [external] Philippines May bank lending weakest in year - Reuters - Sat 2:49 am
· [external] India FIMMDA-REUTERS-MIFOR for six mths 3.54 pct - Reuters - Sat 2:48 am
· [external] Manila c.bank says mulling how to end easing cycle - Reuters - Sat 2:45 am
· [external] FOREX-Euro recovers vs dlr; trade thin on US holiday - Reuters - Sat 2:45 am

· [external] India fwd/annualised dlr premia-Jul 3 - Reuters - Sat 2:35 am
· [external] Daily Chinese yuan and money market update - Reuters - Sat 2:24 am
· [external] Euro jumps vs Swiss franc, SNB hand not seen -traders - Reuters - Sat 2:06 am
· [external] Hong Kong dollar ends flat, interbank rates ease - Reuters - Sat 1:57 am
· [external] Yuan ends down vs dlr, market awaits Q2 data - Reuters - Sat 1:54 am
· [external] SNAPSHOT-Indian stocks, bonds, swaps, money, gold at 3 p.m - Reuters - Sat 1:41 am
· [external] Japan's new forex tsar seen sticking current stance - Reuters - Sat 1:40 am
· [external] S&P affirms Philippines ratings; warns on govt revenue - Reuters - Sat 1:39 am
· [external] ***SNAPSHOT- ASIA KEY OFFICIAL INTEREST RATES*** - Reuters - Sat 1:28 am
· [external] FACTBOX-Global interest rates in 2009 - Reuters - Sat 1:23 am