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China posts 1st quarterly trade deficit in 6 years

China posts 1st quarterly trade deficit in 6 years

China reported its first quarterly trade deficit in six years Sunday as surging prices for commodities pushed up its import bill.

 

G20 too divided to back tough curbs on speculators

G20 too divided to back tough curbs on speculators

French hopes for tough curbs on commodities speculation to tame soaring food prices look set to be thwarted as leading producer nations line up to oppose market interference.

 

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