US dollar, euro stronger
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The US dollar strengthened on Wednesday, riding a roller coaster as new data was released. There were declines on the news that US durable goods orders had grown as much as had been hoped, but higher than expected new home sales sent the dollar back up.
By mid-session in New York, the greenback had gained […]
Yen, US dollar see gains
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After Standard & Poor’s upgraded its outlook on Japan’s economy, citing an improved fiscal position and positive signs for private sector restructuring, the yen strengthened on Tuesday. Also helping the yen were remarks on interest rates from the governor of the Bank of Japan. It was said that these comments were likely meant […]
US dollar, yen weaken
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In currency markets on Monday, the Swiss franc once again lived up to its reputation as a safe investment in times of financial uncertainty as investors tried to lessen their exposure to risk. Meanwhile, the US dollar weakened again as analysts were divided on whether the greenback would continue to weaken or if it […]
US dollar weaker after Bernanke comments
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The US dollar weakened again on Thursday after investors were disappointed by the remarks of Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, in a speech at the Federal Reserve in Chicago. They had been hoping that he might give some hint about what the Fed will do about interest rates in June. One […]
Euro weakens against US dollar
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The US dollar was a bit stronger on Wednesday after France’s Finance Minister made comments indicating that he did not think it wise for the euro to strengthen any further than it already has. Analysts were of the opinion that the remarks might be the opening salvo in an attempt to reduce the strength […]
US dollar declines as euro strengthens slightly
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The US dollar was down again on Tuesday after a day of gains on Monday. The declines came on reports that housing starts in the United States were down more than had been predicted. Producer price data was also under expectations. Both items convinced analysts that there is a good chance that […]
US dollar declines as euro strengthens slightly
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The US dollar was down again on Tuesday after a day of gains on Monday. The declines came on reports that housing starts in the United States were down more than had been predicted. Producer price data was also under expectations. Both items convinced analysts that there is a good chance that […]
US dollar stronger
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The US dollar strengthened Monday despite new capital inflows data showing that March inflows were at $69.8 billion, lower than had been predicted. Gains came as investors exited short positions not only against the dollar but against a number of other currencies as well.
At mid-afternoon in New York, the greenback had gained 0.7 percent […]
US dollar stronger
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The US dollar strengthened Monday despite new capital inflows data showing that March inflows were at $69.8 billion, lower than had been predicted. Gains came as investors exited short positions not only against the dollar but against a number of other currencies as well.
At mid-afternoon in New York, the greenback had gained 0.7 percent […]
Sterling stronger; dollar rally fails
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The US dollar tried to stage a rally on Thursday after the US Treasury declined to label China as a “currency manipulator” in its semi-annual foreign exchange report and after the Federal Reserve raised the interest rates another 25 basis points to 5 percent, but the rally fizzled out after new data on retail sales […]
Sterling stronger; dollar rally fails
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The US dollar tried to stage a rally on Thursday after the US Treasury declined to label China as a “currency manipulator” in its semi-annual foreign exchange report and after the Federal Reserve raised the interest rates another 25 basis points to 5 percent, but the rally fizzled out after new data on retail sales […]
US dollar down on Fed decision, Treasury report concerns
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The US dollar weakened further on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on whether to raise interest rates again, this time to 5 percent, as well as in anticipation of comments that might give a hint about whether there might be a pause in the series of rate raises in June. Investors were […]
US dollar down on Fed decision, Treasury report concerns
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The US dollar weakened further on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on whether to raise interest rates again, this time to 5 percent, as well as in anticipation of comments that might give a hint about whether there might be a pause in the series of rate raises in June. Investors were […]
US dollar weakens ahead of Treasury report, rate decision
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The US dollar was down again on Tuesday in an unexpected sell-off that analysts said had no obvious reason behind it. It was expected that there would be few fireworks the day before the Federal Reserve is set to make a decision on interest rates and ahead of a report from the US Treasury […]
US dollar weakens ahead of Treasury report, rate decision
Story link: US dollar weakens ahead of Treasury report, rate decision
The US dollar was down again on Tuesday in an unexpected sell-off that analysts said had no obvious reason behind it. It was expected that there would be few fireworks the day before the Federal Reserve is set to make a decision on interest rates and ahead of a report from the US Treasury […]
Asian currencies strengthen versus US dollar
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After last week’s holiday, the Japanese yen was helped out on Monday by the perception that the US and Japan are at odds over currency issues as well as by the first increase in land prices in Japan in fifteen years and by comments from the governor of the Bank of Japan that his nation’s […]
Euro stronger on hints that interest rates could rise
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Comments from the president of the European Central Bank on Thursday after the Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates at 2.5 percent for the time being were interpreted to mean that the Bank will hike interest rates at its June meeting. These comments showed little concern for the current strength of the euro and […]
Aussie dollar gains, US dollar weaker
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An unexpected hike in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia sent the Australian dollar in relation to the US dollar on Wednesday. The Bank raised the rate to 5.75 percent, a gain of 25 basis points and its highest level in six years, citing inflationary pressures, especially due to rising prices for […]
Aussie dollar gains, US dollar weaker
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An unexpected hike in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia sent the Australian dollar in relation to the US dollar on Wednesday. The Bank raised the rate to 5.75 percent, a gain of 25 basis points and its highest level in six years, citing inflationary pressures, especially due to rising prices for […]
Dollar weaker as euro, sterling strengthen
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The US dollar was down on Tuesday after new economic data from the UK and the Eurozone provided boosts for the currencies of those nations.
In the UK the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index was up to 54.1 in April after being at 51 in March. The new figure is the highest level the index has […]
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