| CANADA FX DEBT-C$ higher but gives up early gains; bonds firm (at Reuters) * C$ at C$1.0438 per US$, or 95.80 U.S. cents * Bonds prices firm across curve TORONTO, July 21 - The Canadian dollar was slightly higher against the U.S. currency at midday on Wednesday, but well off a near one-week high, as it retreated with weakening equities and declining oil prices. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Currencies: Dollar hits 4-month low on reports of Fed shift (at MarketWatch) The U.S. dollar slips against its major rivals, weighed down by a news report that Federal Reserve officials will consider a symbolic policy shift next week. us.rd.yahoo.com |
EUR/USD: Trading the U. of Michigan Confidence Survey [DailyFX] - Consumer sentiment in the world’s largest economy is expected to improve for the second consecutive month in September, and the data is likely to spark increased volatility in the U.S. dollar as investors weigh the outlook for future growth. finance.yahoo.com |
Treasury yields, dollar stay down after home data [at MarketWatch] - Treasury prices edged up on Tuesday, while the dollar slipped further against the euro after the S&P Case-Shiller home-price index said prices rose 3.2% in its 20-city index in the year through July. us.rd.yahoo.com |
NZ dollar volatile overnight The New Zealand dollar touched its lowest level against the euro in 4-1/2 months, but quickly recovered after data showed an unexpected drop in United States payrolls in September.The employment weakness in the US bolstered expectations... nzherald.co.nz |