Markets
US STOCKS-Strong U.S. data, financials drive stocks higher
* Fannie, Freddie rally as fears of government rescue ease Full Article
World Markets
FTSE buoyed by U.S. data, commodities lead upside
LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip index reversed initial losses to rise more than 1 percent on Wednesday as commodities tracked energy and metal prices higher, while banks also rose as strong U.S. data pushed stocks positive. Full Article
European stocks rise helped by UK oils, U.S. data
FRANKFURT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Wednesday as higher crude oil prices lifted energy stocks such as Royal Dutch Shell and strong U.S. durable goods data eased concerns about a recession in the world's largest economy. Full Article
Nikkei falls 0.2 pct, exporters and property weigh
*Nikkei dips 0.2 pct, exporters lead fall on economic outlook Full Article
Hk shares end up 1.9 pct in China Mobile-led late rally
* China Life jumps in extended post-result relief rally Full Article







