Nigeria's Share Index Rises Approaches 9-Month High As Banks, Consumer Goods Stocks Gain

Canada Finance Minister says Group Will Comprise Federal, Provincial and Municipal Officials

Canadian Finance Minister says Will Form Working Group to Tackle High Housing Prices in Toronto and Vancouver

*U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Drop To 259,000 In Week Ended 6/18

United States W/e continued Jobless Claims* Decrease to 2.142 Mln (fcast 2.150 Mln) Vs Prev 2.162 Mln (revised from 2.157 Mln)