| NZ dollar eases on CPI data The New Zealand dollar fell after lower-than-expected inflation figures were released today, having reached a two-month high of US73c earlier in the morning.The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.3 percent in the June quarter,... nzherald.co.nz |
Euro rises to level not seen since EU-IMF bailout (at MarketWatch) The euro regains the $1.30 mark and then some, as doubts about the U.S. credit rating undercut the dollar. Japan s yen extended a move higher against the greenback as well. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Germany adds to euro troubles [at Financial Times] - The euro hit record lows against the Swiss franc and the Australian dollar this week as worries over the health of the eurozone financial system resurfaced to undermine the single currency. us.rd.yahoo.com |
NZ dollar touches 8-month high vs US The New Zealand dollar pushed to an eight-month high against a broadly falling greenback, as markets braced for more monetary easing from the United States Federal Reserve.The kiwi was also boosted by reported comments from NZ... nzherald.co.nz |
Stage set for worldwide currency war The International Monetary Fund's latest outlook is framed against a backdrop of growing concern about the risk of a global currency war.Japan last month intervened for the first time in six years to restrain the yen, while China... nzherald.co.nz |