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"US apartment rents have increased at a rate that has not been seen since before the financial crisis and in the second quarter vacancies have dropped to the lowest level in 10 years."

"The US dollar advanced the most against the euro in 10 months as the ECB said that the euro region still faces risks. It is felt that the interest-rate cuts by ECB may not be enough to control the debt crisis in the euro bloc. "

"Sales of new single-family houses in May reached the highest level since April 2010, showing that the US housing market is looking up and that the industry is no longer a drag on the broader US Recovery. "

"Upbeat US economic news led to the rise of oil prices Wednesday, while scorching temperatures lifted natural gas to its highest level in more than five months."

"The debt rating of Philippines was raised by Standard & Poor's to the highest level since 2003. It was raised one level to BB+ from BB, which is just one step below investment grade. "