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Ways to start saving for Christmas 2015

* ECB chief says ready to act on low inflation* Euro brushes against $1.20* Stocks pressured by weak manufacturing readings(Updates prices, adds comment)By Rodrigo CamposNEW YORK, Jan 2 (Reuters) - The euro started out the new year on a weak note against the U.S. dollar on Friday, continuing the slide that saw the single currency finish out 2014 at a 29-month low, on expectations that the European

* ECB chief says ready to act on low inflation* Euro touches lowest since June 2010* Stocks pressured by weak manufacturing readings(Updates prices, adds comment, changes dateline; previous LONDON)By Rodrigo CamposNEW YORK, Jan 2 (Reuters) - The euro fell further against the U.S. dollar to start 2015, with the European Central Bank likely soon to embark on outright money-printing, while Brent crud

Young adults under the age of 25 could be more vulnerable to money transfer scams than other age groups, a banking trade body says.

(Updates after European markets open, changes dateline from previous SYDNEY)* ECB chief says ready to act on low inflation* Euro touches lowest since June 2010 before steadying* European shares fall, euro zone periphery government debt gains* Oil mixed, Asia stock markets mostly firmerBy Patrick GrahamLONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - The euro took another downward lurch on Friday, sinking to a 4-1/2 year

Some encouraging signs for 2015 but no chance of a boom