UPDATE 1-Lithuania joins euro as tensions with neighbouring Russia rise

* Central bank chief stresses geopolitical considerations

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Tight supplies drive CME live cattle to 6th straight yearly gain

CHICAGO, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures posted their sixth consecutive yearly gain, closing out 2014 up 23.2 percent bolstered by the smallest herd in 63 years...

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PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Jan 1

Jan 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Jan 1

Jan 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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Lithuania joins euro as tensions with neighbouring Russia rise

* Central bank chief stresses geopolitical considerations

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GLOBAL MARKETS-Chinese stocks and dollar were stars, oil big loser in 2014

* Oil remains under pressure after halving in value (Updates to U.S. market close)

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Tesco remuneration committee head to step down

(Reuters) - The head of the remuneration committee at scandal-hit British grocer Tesco PLC , Stuart Chambers, is set to step down, Tesco said on Wednesday.

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Republicans to push ahead on new math for U.S. taxes, budget

WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - As Republicans assume control of the entire U.S. Congress in the new year, they are expected to push a controversial change to use more macroeconomic projections in...

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Cincinnati reaches deal on pension reform

Dec 31 (Reuters) - Cincinnati struck a deal with labor unions late on Tuesday to reform the city's troubled $2.4 billion pension system and eliminate an $862 million funding gap over the next 30...

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UPDATE 1-Bank of Portugal says 17 institutions interested in Novo Banco

LISBON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The Bank of Portugal said on Wednesday that 17 institutions have expressed interest in the sale of Novo Banco, the bank created after the collapse of Banco Espirito Santo...

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North Dakota's Bakken Club evicted; says oil drop not a factor

WILLISTON, N.D., Dec 31 (Reuters) - An exclusive private club in the heart of North Dakota's oil country has been evicted amid a spat with its landlord over building maintenance and unpaid rent, but...

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UPDATE 1-Bank of Portugal says 17 institutions interested in Novo Banco

LISBON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - The Bank of Portugal said on Wednesday that 17 institutions have expressed interest in the sale of Novo Banco, the bank created after the collapse of Banco Espirito Santo...

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UPDATE 1-N.Y. mortgage lender settles U.S. civil fraud lawsuit

NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - A New York mortgage company has agreed to a $36 million judgment and its former president will pay $300,000 to resolve civil claims that they defrauded the federal...

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