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Why Hasn't Safari Skyrocketed Like Chrome Has? | TechCrunch Some point to Apple neglect - since the App Store has been such a phenomenon, they're more inclined to throw resources at native work rather than web work, is the basic…

Links for 24 December 2011

US dollar is softer vs. majors Friday as markets head into holiday mode; sentiment improving a bit in the absence of any major negative euro zone developments. France Q3 GDP revised weaker, Italy confidence lower than expected; euro zone…

News links for 22 December 2011 including stories on the tech world, Europe, and the ECB

US dollar is mixed vs. majors Thursday as market sentiment improving a bit in the wake of ECB’s 3-year LTRO. Merkel advisor Bofinger warned that the euro zone has six months to solve the debt crisis; Greek creditors reportedly balking at…

News links for 21 December 2011 including notes on technology, the sovereign debt crisis, elections, and Europe

The euro extended its rally to a six day high, just shy of $1.32 before the results of the ECB's allotment. The results were at the upper end of expectations and the euro was returned to session lows. A classic buy the rumor of a strong…

US dollar was firmer vs. majors Monday even as euro zone news stream remains negative; Moody's cut Belgium two notches Friday to Aa3 and kept a negative outlook. Euro short positions at record high on IMM; euro zone Finance Ministers to…

The dollar is broadly weaker as Spanish auction goes well, euro zone PMIs better than expected. SNB held policy steady with no change to EUR/CHF floor. China, Singapore data help boost sentiment; Hungary reaches deal with banks on CHF…

The dollar is broadly firmer as Italian yields rise at 5-year bond auction, euro zone IP falls.Swiss data weak ahead of SNB meeting tomorrow; Norges Bank seen cutting rates 25 bp. China data gives cover for more PBOC easing; RBA suggests…