| Dollar index falls to 2-1/2 month low (at Reuters) The dollar index fell to a 2-1/2 month low on Friday, hit as the euro touched a two-month high versus the U.S. currency while recent weak U.S. data and dovish Federal Reserve minutes continued to take their toll. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Dollar Weaker; Euro Upside Intact (at TheStreet.com) The U.S. dollar was weaker across the board Thursday vs. the other major currencies. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Trichet Says E.U. s Profligate Members Should Lose Vote [at New York Times] - Jean-Claude Trichet has suggested a sin-bin for members of the eurozone that contravene the financial laws of the region, which would have them facing temporary bans from political decision-making in the region, the president of the European Central Bank told The Financial Times. us.rd.yahoo.com |
NZ dollar settles at lower levels The New Zealand dollar consolidated after falling more than half a US cent today on news that the economy expanded less than expected in the second quarter.The lower than expected growth figure implies interest rates will remain... nzherald.co.nz |
Currencies: Fears of easing keep pressure on dollar Investors continue to flee the dollar on expectations the Fed will resume quantitative easing, while the Aussie nears parity with the greenback in a reflection of demand for high-yielding currencies. us.rd.yahoo.com |