News updates - 12:00 Noon

Microsoft Sets Pricing Guidance on Benchmark Sale of Debt - Bloomberg Fed buys $3.51 billion in Treasurys - MarketWatch White House forecasts higher U.S. budget deficit - Reuters World markets from Reuters FTSE ends down 0.6% on commodities; AstraZeneca up Europe shares close lower; energy, banks weigh UPDATE 2-Toyota shares fall 5 percent on grim outlook Obama to speak at 12:30 on Healthcare