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Greece poll, central banks, Empire data in focus

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Greece will hold a national parliamentary election on Sunday, with its continued participation in the euro hanging in the balance. Polarized Greece girds for crucial election

The June Empire State manufacturing index declined.

Indications: U.S. stock futures higher amid intervention talk

U.S. stock futures point to a higher start for Wall Street, keying off signs that central banks are ready to jointly act to calm markets if weekend elections in Greece trigger volatility. However, gains were pared after Empire State manufacturing data for June. Indications

Economic Report: Bank of Japan holds policy moves before Greek vote

The Bank of Japan avoids taking further policy action ahead of the weekend elections in Greece, with analysts suggesting moves will depend on the foreign-exchange rate. Economic Report: Bank of Japan in focus

Europe Markets: Europe stocks rise on central bank hopes

European stocks gain, as investors cheer reports that central bankers stand ready to act to calm markets on the heels of Greece's elections.Europe Markets

London Markets: Oil firms, banks lift FTSE on BoE liquidity plan

Shares of U.K. oil firms and banks jump in London, as comments from Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne about cheap bank funding calm markets, while reports said central bankers are ready to act in case the upcoming Greek election triggers a credit crunch. London Markets

Asia Markets: Most Asia stocks pull higher ahead of Greek vote

Hong Kong stocks led most Asian markets higher overnight amid hopes that global central banks may join hands to coordinate a policy response following this weekend's crucial election in Greece.Asia Markets

Asia Stocks to Watch: Asian stocks down but maybe not out

Asian stocks are trading close to lows for the year after taking a battering in May and, while still nervous, analysts are also starting to sense opportunity. Asia Stocks to Watch

Currencies: Euro inches up versus dollar; focus on Greece

The euro inched up a bit against the dollar and some other major currencies in Asia after a report that central banks are preparing coordinated efforts to provide liquidity, if necessary, after the Greek elections.Currencies

Futures Movers: Crude oil rises on global intervention hopes

Crude-oil futures continue their advance, with markets lifted by hopes that global central banks are standing ready to provide monetary stimulus following the elections in Greece if needed.Futures Movers

Metals Stocks: Gold extends gains in electronic trading

Gold futures advance in electronic trading, on track for a sixth session of gains, as the prospect of fresh stimulus lends support for investment demand.Metals Stocks

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