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Thailand's Consumer Confidence Index Drops to 71.6 in October, Bhat Strength and Floods Weigh

*India Food Price Index Up 12.30% As On Week Ended Oct. 30 Vs. 12.59% Last Year

Us Trade Rep Kirk : Both US and Koreans Recognize Rights of Governments to Protect Consumers

Russian Bank Balances rise to 609.3 Bln Rbls