Ecb's Trichet-Separation of Investment and Commercial Banking Does Not Seem the Most Promising Way Forward in the European Context

Russian Central Bank Balances fall to 531.9 Bln Rbls Form 615.1 Bln Rbls

Euro Falls Further Against Most Majors Amid German Retail Sales

*South Africa September Gross Reserves Rise To $40.9bln

*German Sep Retail Sales Down 2.3% On Month