Economies

*British economic growth slowed to 0.5% in the quarter / 4

*Bernanke expects the U.S. economy to grow 3-4% in 2011

*US saw unfortunately its jobless claims last week jumping to the highest level since October

FX

*EURUSD up after successful bond selling by Portugal, Spain and Italy which managed to restore some confidence in markets
(Will it break 1.3380 resistance)?

*Sterling rises to its highest level in a month against the dollar


Metals and energy

* Gold fell on Thursday, snapping three sessions of gains as safe-haven buying subsided after successful European bond sales and a more positive economic outlook from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke

* Oil slipped on Thursday as markets weighed disappointing U.S. jobless claims data and the prospect OPEC would raise output should prices break above $100 a barrel for an extended period
(Trading between 90.70 & 92.00)