| Currencies: Spain auction boosts euro past $1.28 (at MarketWatch) The U.S. dollar was weaker versus most major counterparts Thursday, with the euro holding gains as near-term worries about Europe s sovereign debt woes continued to fade. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Dollar slips versus yen after U.S. durables data (at MarketWatch) The U.S. dollar lost ground versus the Japanese yen but was little changed versus the euro Thursday after the Commerce Department reported that orders for U.S.-made durable goods fell 1% in June. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Kiwi dollar expected to hold firm amid earthquake fall-out The New Zealand dollar will probably trade in a tight this week as investors lock-in another pause in the Reserve Bank's tightening track in the fall-out from the 7.1 magnitude Christchurch earthquake.Five of seven economists... nzherald.co.nz |
Dollar lowest since April on Fed speculation [at MarketWatch] - The U.S. dollar falls a third day versus the euro as currency traders see the Fed’s hints that it stands ready to take further action as bad for the currency. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Currency Fight With China Divides U.S. Businesses American businesses that import Chinese goods face higher prices, but exporters are predicting sales growth. nytimes.com |