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• FOREX-Euro slips from 14-mth high as weak German data weighs

  *German retail sales data and Deutsche Bank results weigh. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan are printing more money that should drive down the value of their currencies. A huge fourth-quarter loss reported by Deutsche Bank also weighed on the single currency, keeping it off Wednesday's high of $1.3588, its strongest level since November 2011.

• Markets Will Punish Central Banks: Marc Faber

  

  Extensive monetary easing has dangerous side effects and markets are sure to punish central banks for their mistakes, veteran investor and the author of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, Marc Faber, told CNBC on Thursday.

• Bank CEOs Say Trading Curbs Will Stifle French Economy

  

  The heads of France's top three banks said tougher laws to curb risky trading would put the country at a competitive disadvantage as it struggles with record unemployment and a grim economic outlook.

• FOREX-Euro steady near 14-mth high after Fed sticks to stimulus

  *Single currency may head towards $1.37- analysts. SYDNEY/ SINGAPORE, Jan 31- The euro held near a 14- month peak against the dollar and a 2-1/ 2 year high versus the yen on Thursday, having risen solidly as investors expect central banks in both the United States and Japan to keep an aggressive easing stance.

• UPDATE 1-BOJ deputy governor signals further monetary stimulus

  *Japan shouldn't miss chance to beat deflation. NAGASAKI, Japan, Jan 31- The Bank of Japan may ease monetary policy further if needed, its deputy governor said, offering the strongest signal to date by a central bank policymaker that more stimulus may be on the way to achieve the bank's new 2 percent inflation target.

• FOREX-Euro gets the hugs, as dollar & yen stay unloved

  SYDNEY, Jan 31- The euro held near a 14- month peak against the dollar and a 2-1/ 2 year high versus the yen on Thursday, having risen solidly as investors expect central banks in both the United States and Japan to keep an aggressive easing stance.

• US STOCKS-Wall St ends lower after Fed statement

  *Facebook increases revenue 40 pct in fourth quarter. *Amazon rallies after results, Boeing also up. NEW YORK, Jan 30- U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said in its latest statement that economic growth had stalled but indicated the pullback was likely temporary.

• WRAPUP 5-Fed keeps stimulus in place as U.S. economy "paused"

  *Esther George takes up dissent mantle. WASHINGTON, Jan 30- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left in place its monthly $85 billion bond-buying stimulus plan, arguing the support was needed to lower unemployment even as it indicated a recent stall in U.S. economic growth was likely temporary.

• GLOBAL MARKETS-Fed leaves stimulus in place; euro and gold up

  *Oil higher on outlook for China. NEW YORK, Jan 30- The euro climbed to a 14- month high and gold rallied on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its monthly $85 billion bond-buying stimulus plan in place.

• Santelli's Midday Bond Report 

  

  CNBC's Rick Santelli discusses bond prices and yields.

• In Finer Print, the Federal Reserve Is Very Upbeat

  

  The Fed drops its fear of low growth.

• PRECIOUS-Gold rises on surprise drop in US growth, Fed

  NEW YORK, Jan 30- Gold rose on Wednesday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter, and stayed higher as the Federal Reserve left in place its bond-buying stimulus plan.

• 7-Year Notes Up for Auction 

  

  CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the results of the 7-year note auction in the bond market.

• Fed Keeps Stimulus Amid Signs of Weak Economy

  

  The Federal Reserve, saying economic growth had "paused" in recent months, announced Wednesday it will continue its $85 billion monthly bond buying and hold interest rates near zero until unemployment falls to at least 6.5 percent.

• Busch: Weidmann Talk = Euro Strength

  

  Jens Weidmann, a European Central Bank member and head of the Bundesbank, says inflation doesn't concern him - and this strategist says that's good news for the euro.

• Weak US GDP unlikely to end Fed's easy money policy soon

  NEW YORK, Jan 30- An unexpected contraction in the U.S. economy in late 2012 should dispel fears that the Federal Reserve will soon end its aggressive monetary expansion, economists said on Wednesday.

• FOREX-Dollar falls to 14-month low vs euro; Fed looms

  *Euro rises above resistance at $1.35, highest since Nov. 2011. The euro broke above key resistance at $1.35 and traders said the rally has further to go after recent positive news on the German economy and Europe's banks. "The momentum has been to buy euros," said Ronald Simpson, managing director of global currency analysis at Action Economics in Tampa, Florida. "

• Why This Is 'Best-Looking' GDP Drop You'll Ever See

  

  Negative economic growth in the fourth quarter provided a scary headline to start Wednesday's trading but probably little else in market impact.

• New Hawks and Doves at Fed Likely Won't Alter Policy

  

  The cast of voting members on the Fed's policy committee is changing, but Ben Bernanke will likely retain a solid majority for his drive to keep interest rates low well into the future despite critics who worry about the risks.

• UPDATE 2-Banks repay ECB crisis funds, toughen lending standards

  FRANKFURT, Jan 30- Banks began early repayment of crisis funds to the European Central Bank on Wednesday, shrinking the ECB's balance sheet while the world's other big central banks are still spending to support their economies.