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 LONDON, Friday, 09-May-2008 14:23:58 GMT
WORLD BUSINESS: Top news stories from the BBC

Weak dollar narrows US trade gap

The US trade deficit shrinks by more than expected as the weak dollar leads to a surge in exports, figures show.


Burma cyclone raises rice prices

Rice prices rise for a sixth straight day as supplies continue to be stretched after cyclone damage in Burma.

Supply worries send oil near $126

Crude oil has hit yet another all-time high in Friday trading, as strong demand and supply fears continue.

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