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The weak data demonstrate the difficulties Japan's export-oriented manufacturers are facing as they try to cope with the yen at near-record levels, the uncertainties posed by the European debt crisis, and weak global demand.

Japan Current Account Contracts; Machinery Orders Fall Takashi Nakamichi 2011

By contrast, India's demand for gold fell 7% to 933.4 tons in 2011 from 1,006.3 tons the previous year, the WGC said, as rupee weakness against the U.S dollar kept domestic prices at near-record levels in the last quarter.

China Set to Surpass India as Top Gold Buyer Joanne Chiu 2012

The data marked the beginning of an investor pullback from near-record bullish bets as investors became less enamored with commodities.

Selloff Scares Away Few Bulls Jerry A. DiColo 2011

Indeed, U.S. airlines overall had record or near-record safety performances while big carriers, such as United Airlines, were restructuring under federal bankruptcy protection.

FAA to Swiftly Step Up Safety Inspection of American Airlines, Affiliate Andy Pasztor 2011

The rare-earth minerals sector is drawing near-record short interest as bearish investors bet against its previously highflying stocks.

Rare-Earth Firms Prove a Common Focus for Shorts Brendan Conway 2011

"When you have near-record unemployment and home foreclosures and a health and obesity problem with youth and adults, that is a terrible time to be taking away the close-to-home recreation opportunities for these folks," said Phil McNelly, executive director of the National Association of State Park Directors.

California Puts Brake on Parks Jim Carlton 2011

NEW YORK—The options market is signaling near-record anticipation for major stock swings in Rambus Inc. as jurors in California are set to deliberate over its long-running legal battle with Micron Technology Inc. and Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

Market Expects Near-Record Swings in Rambus Amid Litigation Chris Dieterich 2011

In a damning report, the Treasury select committee says that with the yield on government bonds at near-record lows, using a PFI deal for a new infrastructure project could end up costing up to 1.7 times as much as paying for it directly out of the public purse.

Private finance initiatives a costly 'drug' to taxpayer, MPs tell chancellor 2011

With borrowing rates near historic lows, profit margins have been at near-record levels.

Mortgage REITs Hit by Uncertainty Ben Levisohn 2011

That fee—along with a shortage of Treasury securities—has caused average rates for overnight borrowing and lending in the repo market to fall to near-record lows.

Money-Market Funds: How Low Can They Go? Jane J. Kim 2011