| Asian shares end mostly up; Nikkei falls on yen strength (at CNBC) Asian markets were mostly higher Monday, with the exception of Japan after the yen neared a 15-year high against the U.S. dollar. us.rd.yahoo.com |
[$$] Japan Stocks Slump to 15-Month Low as Yen Jumps (at The Wall Street Journal) Japan s Yen Drives Bear Market Growing market exasperation over Japan s failure to tackle its economic issues pushed the Japanese yen to a 15-year high against the dollar and sent the Nikkei Stock Average into bear-market territory. us.rd.yahoo.com |
FOREX: Euro Pares Gains, May Continue Lower as Wholesale Inflation Slows [DailyFX] - The Euro may extend losses as slowing PPI inflation reinforces the likelihood of a dovish ECB after paring gains in overnight trade. finance.yahoo.com |
Dollar turns up after Bernanke, confidence data Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke implies more easing is coming but remains conservative in his comments. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Europe shares rise as EU defends its currency Equities in Europe advanced overnight as central bankers there came out in force to reassure investors that the single currency zone wasn't going to fail.As Ireland was in talks to finalise a financial bailout that might total... nzherald.co.nz |