| Currencies: Euro rises above $1.30, supported by stock gains (at MarketWatch) The euro extends gains as investors turn their focus to improving earnings after breathing a sigh of relief about the results of the recent stress tests conducted on major European banks. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Treasurys, dollar up after productivity (at MarketWatch) Long-term Treasury prices rose and the dollar remained higher on Tuesday after a report showed U.S. productivity fell 0.9% and unit labor costs rose 0.2% in the second quarter. Yields on 10-year notes , which move inversely to prices, fell 2 basis points to 2.81%. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Euro up slightly vs US dollar ahead of Fed meeting [AP] - The 16-nation euro is up slightly against the dollar in morning European trading ahead of a key meeting of U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers. finance.yahoo.com |
G20 to discuss exchange rates: Treasury aide [at MarketWatch] - Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 will discuss exchange rates as part of their continued effort to achieve better balance in global growth, a senior Treasury official said Tuesday. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Currency Trading Gets Easierbut Stays Risky Currency Trading Is Easier, Still Risky More investors are jumping into the risky currency markets in a search for higher-yielding alternatives to stocks and bonds. Here's what you need to know. us.rd.yahoo.com |