| NZ dollar drifts lower after spiking The New Zealand dollar drifted lower today after pushing briefly above US72c for the first time in two months.Dealers said it pushed higher in reaction to a strong start to the corporate earnings season in the United States and... nzherald.co.nz |
Dollar recovers against euro, adds 1% vs yen (at MarketWatch) The U.S. dollar advances, pushing the euro back under $1.30, as a report shows U.S. consumer confidence fell more than many anticipated, pressuring equities lower and reducing investors appetite for risky assets. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Japan Offers a Plan to Invigorate Its Economy Analysts said that the new stimulus steps announced by the prime minister and the further easing of monetary policy were too timid. nytimes.com |
Ireland sells 1.5 billion euros of bonds [at MarketWatch] - The Irish government on Tuesday sold 1 billion euros of eight-year bonds and 500 million euros of three-year bonds in a closely-watched auction, news reports said. The National Treasury Management Association had planned to sell 1 billion to 1.5 billion euros worth of bonds. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Currencies: Euro falls to two-month low on contagion fears Euro slides to two-month low versus dollar amid nervousness over the ability of Portugal and Spain to avoid Ireland's fate. us.rd.yahoo.com |