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UK mortgage lending recovering

LONDON - THE number of mortgages approved for home purchases in Britain stood at its highest level in more than a year as the housing market showed more signs of a gradual recovery, according to lending data released Tuesday.

Oil slips towards US$77

WASHINGTON - OIL slipped towards US$77 (S$106) a barrel Tuesday as markets awaited data expected to show that the pace of US economic recovery is slower than previously estimated.

Eurozone factory orders rise

BRUSSELS - FACTORIES in the 16-nation eurozone reported a rise of new orders in September, although more recent data has suggested economic recovery in Europe may be peaking.

GM has repaid Opel loans

Nokia to cut 220 jobs in Japan

Singapore shares close lower

Yuan to be kept stable: China

Punished for risky lending

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Surprised at a business lunch

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