| Currencies: Dollar loses ground as equity gains inspire shift (at MarketWatch) The U.S. dollar weakens as a firmer tone for U.S. and European equities robs the greenback of its safe-haven appeal. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Euro lower against dollar at $1.2813 (AP) The euro is a little lower against the dollar as the market mood remained relatively risk averse amid ongoing uncertainty over the global economic outlook. finance.yahoo.com |
Avis Raises Bid for Dollar Thrifty [at New York Times] - Avis continues to argue that its cash-and-stock bid remains superior to an earlier proposal by Hertz. us.rd.yahoo.com |
FOREX-Euro firm but lacks drive as consolidation seen due * Dollar index soft, not far off 9-month low * Dollar short-covering of previous day loses steam * But euro lacks push after NY gain, consolidation seen us.rd.yahoo.com |
Gold, oil add to loss after data pushes dollar up Losses accelerated for gold and oil after a report showed a 6.6% increase in sales of new homes in September. The larger-than-expected rise sent the dollar higher, which in turn weighed on commodities. us.rd.yahoo.com |