| Euro pushes above $1.30 versus U.S. dollar (at MarketWatch) The European single currency extended its rebound versus the U.S. dollar to temporarily push above the $1.30 level in midday London trade Friday. The euro hit a daily high at $1.3005 and changed hands in recent action at $1.2994. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Euro Rises on Italian Austerity Plan (TheStreet.com) The euro breaks its May 10 high, helped by news that Italy s lower house passed a two-year debt reduction plan. finance.yahoo.com |
Euro slides to $1.2693 [AP] - The euro has slipped back below $1.27, giving up slight gains it made thanks to a relatively successful bond auction in Portugal. finance.yahoo.com |
UPDATE - Avis raises offer for Dollar Thrifty to $1.51 bln [at Reuters] - * Avis raises cash component to $45.79 * Says willing to offer a higher price * Dollar Thrifty shares up 2.2 pct us.rd.yahoo.com |
ECB warns of disruptive FX moves Sudden swings in foreign exchange rates pose a threat to economic growth, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Thursday after the ECB kept rates on hold at 1.0 percent. finance.yahoo.com |