| World equities slide overnight Equities slid overnight amid further signs of economic weakness in China, Europe and the US though some market watchers were starting to see buying opportunities ahead of the start of the second-quarter earnings season.In late... nzherald.co.nz |
Yen volatile as officials speak out against appreciation (at Financial Times) The yen endured a volatile session on Thursday as Japanese officials stepped up verbal intervention to stem its rise amid signs of intensifying top-level government concern over the strength of its currency. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Currencies: Dollar slips against major rivals in Asian trading (at MarketWatch) The dollar slips against its major rivals in Asian trading Thursday, though its losses against the yen are limited by the prospect that Japan could take direct steps to stem its currency s recent rise. us.rd.yahoo.com |
FOREX-Euro erases gains, falls below $1.3900 The euro surrendered earlier gains which pushed it above the $1.4000 level on Thursday and last traded at the session low below $1.3900 as investors bet the rally on the day was too far, too fast. us.rd.yahoo.com |
CORRECTED - CORRECTED-US dollar extends losses against euro,yen NEW YORK, Oct 20 - The dollar extended losses against the euro and yen on Wednesday after a report from a U.S. think tank suggested the Federal Reserve planned to boost growth by purchasing $500 billion in Treasury debt over six months. us.rd.yahoo.com |