U.S. expects 5,000 to 7,000 troops from allies - at Reuters - 24 minutes ago
The United States expects allies to contribute 5,000 to 7,000 additional troops to the Afghan mission in the coming weeks, a senior U.S. defense official told Reuters on Tuesday.

FOREX-Dollar, yen soft as stocks up; Japan's next move eyed - at Reuters - 28 minutes ago
* USD defensive as risk-taking returns on stocks, commodities * Cross/yen gains but traders debate Japan's next move By Charlotte Cooper

RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Gold sets new high, stocks up on recovery bet - at Reuters - 38 minutes ago
* Gold hits record high for a second straight day * Asian stocks advance on rising risk appetite * Economic recovery expectations spur commodities

HIGHLIGHTS 2-BOJ's Suda: won't rule out any policy options - at Reuters - 54 minutes ago
Bank of Japan board member Miyako Suda said on Wednesday that the central bank would not rule out any policy options as it aims to adopt the most effective monetary adjustment methods.

UPDATE - BOJ's Suda: won't rule out any policy options - at Reuters - 1 hour, 4 minutes ago
* Says forex instability poses risk to economy, prices * Debt monetisation would lead to rise in long-term rates

Obama calibrates message to multiple audiences - at Reuters - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
President Barack Obama was addressing U.S. army cadets at West Point and the entire nation on television as he unveiled his Afghan strategy on Tuesday night but his audience stretched far wider.

Japan Hirano:important for govt, BOJ to share view - at Reuters - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Japan's top government spokesman said on Wednesday that it is important for the government and the Bank of Japan to have a common view on the economy, currencies and share markets.