Before the Bell: Futures gain after Bullard comments

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	02/28/2011
Good Morning Pan LATEST NEWS Futures gain after Bullard comments NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures were higher on Monday after bullish comments from a Federal Reserve official about the economy, easing concerns that high oil prices could hurt economic activity. | Full Article HSBC cuts financial targets as capital rules bite February 28, 2011 05:33 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC cut its profitability targets due to the cost of tougher banking regulations, joining rivals such as Barclays, and disappointed investors with below forecast 2010 earnings. | Full Article Economists list U.S. budget deficit as No. 1 worry February 28, 2011 12:21 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The massive U.S. budget deficit is the gravest threat facing the economy, topping high unemployment and the risk of inflation or deflation, according to a survey of forecasters released on Monday. | Full Article Glencore primes analysts as IPO talk heats up February 28, 2011 06:53 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Glencore, the world's largest commodities trader, is briefing analysts ahead of a possible flotation that could be one of the biggest listings ever seen in London, sources familiar with the situation said. | Full Article Euro zone inflation revised down in Jan, seen rising February 28, 2011 06:19 AM ET BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone inflation was lower than initially estimated in January but still well above the European Central Bank's target and likely to rise further in February due mainly to more expensive oil. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Rebels "down" Libyan aircraft, governments discuss next move February 28, 2011 07:47 AM ET TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Rebels downed a military aircraft on Monday as they fought a government bid to take back Libya's third city, Misrata, a witness said, while foreign ministers discussed how to help them oust Muammar Gaddafi. | Full Article Special Report: U.S. cables detail Saudi royal welfare program February 28, 2011 05:48 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - When Saudi King Abdullah arrived home last week, he came bearing gifts: handouts worth $37 billion, apparently intended to placate Saudis of modest means and insulate the world's biggest oil exporter from the wave of protest sweeping the Arab world. | Full Article Congress inches back from budget shutdown abyss February 28, 2011 01:32 AM ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Playing for time to overcome a deep partisan impasse over the budget, senior lawmakers backed away on Sunday from a possible government shutdown. | Full Article Oil prices turn negative on Saudi supply comments February 28, 2011 07:25 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices turned lower on Monday as reassurances from Saudi Arabia that extra supply needs had been met soothed market fears over the spread of protests to oil-producer Oman. | Full Article Wisconsin Democrats stay in Illinois, await compromise February 27, 2011 06:13 PM ET MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Wisconsin's 14 state senate Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on a bill that would limit collective bargaining for public workers had no plans to return on Sunday, a spokesman said. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Doctors urge indoor tanning ban for minors U.S. measles outbreak feared after infected woman travels New York state may cap Medicaid costs at $15.1 billion Lorillard, Reynolds sue FDA over menthol cigarettes Colorado warns travelers over measles exposure RELATED VIDEO Review for Renault-Nissan alliance Nintendo shares ease after 3DS debut Banks open for business in Benghazi A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH Parisian luxury hotel for dogs gets tails wagging Full Article Hidden Kafka papers revealed to Israeli court Shop to make breast milk ice cream - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend