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Australia, NZ dollars give ground, RBA sticks to patient stance

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars surrendered some ground on Wednesday amid concerns booming commodity...

Published 09 Mar, 2022 09:54am

Forex

Dollar dips from 16-month peak as traders assess rally

NEW YORK: The dollar edged back from a 16-month high on Thursday as traders assessed whether the U.S. currency's...

Published 18 Nov, 2021 09:34pm

Financial

Speculators lift short dollar bets to $8.60bn, CFTC data

 The net short dollar position was $8.60 billion for the week ended May 26, compared with a net short position of $7

Published 29 May, 2020 07:57pm

Financial

Dollar chains report surge in sales on coronavirus-driven demand

 Dollar General, which reported its biggest rise in quarterly sales in at least 14 years on Thursday, said demand in

Published 28 May, 2020 03:07pm

Financial

Dollar steadies against euro; yuan slips on US-China tensions

 The euro was about flat against the dollar at $1.0979, after rising as high as $1.10315, its strongest since April

Published 27 May, 2020 04:02pm

Financial

C$ climbs to 2-1/2-month high as EU recovery plan cheers investors

 The price of oil, one of Canada's major exports, fell after US President Donald Trump said he was working on a stro

Published 27 May, 2020 03:08pm

Financial

Canadian dollar slides as U.S.-China tensions weigh on oil prices

The Canadian dollar was trading 0.5pc lower at 1.4025 to the greenback, or 71.30 U.S. cents. The currency, whi

Published 22 May, 2020 03:50pm

Financial

Canadian dollar clings to this week's gains as oil rallies

Canadian government bond yields were mixed across a flatter yield curve, with the 10-year falling 1.7 basis points

Published 21 May, 2020 03:17pm

Financial

Canadian dollar climbs as investors bet on economic recovery

Canadian dollar rises 0.4% against the greenback Canada's annual inflation rate fell by 0.2% in April Pri

Published 20 May, 2020 09:04pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as euro climbs on EU common fund proposal

The euro also found strength from survey data on Tuesday that showed German investor sentiment improved much more t

Published 20 May, 2020 08:47pm

Financial

Mexican peso jumps 1pc as economy reopens; Latam stocks falter

Mexico's coronavirus death toll has crossed 5,300, with 51,633 known cases. The Mexican peso could continue t

Published 19 May, 2020 04:47pm

Financial

Dollar weak as euro rises on Franco-German proposal for recovery fund

Encouraging results from the trial of a vaccine for COVID-19 reduced demand for safe havens and the greenback rose

Published 19 May, 2020 04:36pm

Financial

Argentine peso risk rises as crises spark black market rush for dollars

The currency is at around 67 per dollar, with tight controls limiting how much Argentines can convert to foreign cu

Published 08 May, 2020 12:57pm

Financial

Dollar struggles as US China trade progress boosts higher-risk FX

US dollar clipped by falling bond yields Aussie gains to one-week high with lockdown easing Investors cli

Published 08 May, 2020 12:52pm

Financial

Dollar flat in thin trade with Europe on holiday

The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six rival currencies, was up 0.04pc. Howeve

Published 13 Apr, 2020 03:53pm

Financial

Canadian dollar weakens as coronavirus weighs on housing data

The value of Canadian building permits has likely fallen 23.2pc year-over-year in March, Statistics Canada said in

Published 08 Apr, 2020 03:25pm

Financial

Canadian dollar climbs to 11-day high amid coronavirus optimism

Canada runs a current account deficit and is a major producer of commodities, including oil, so the loonie tends to

Published 07 Apr, 2020 03:38pm

Financial

Yen weakens, Aussie outperforms as risk sentiment improves

The dollar gained 0.54pc against the Japanese currency to 109.04 yen. The euro, however, was subdued before eu

Published 06 Apr, 2020 04:31pm

Financial

Loonie extends first-quarter decline as virus fears weigh

Canada runs a current account deficit and is a major exporter of commodities, including oil, so the loonie tends to

Published 01 Apr, 2020 02:46pm

Financial

Canadian dollar weakens over 1pc as oil prices slide

The Canadian dollar was trading 1.2pc lower at 1.4154 to the greenback, or 70.65 US cents. The currency, which

Published 30 Mar, 2020 01:38pm

Financial

Loonie pulls back from 10-day high as investor sentiment sours

The Canadian dollar was trading 0.7pc lower at 1.4123 to the greenback, or 70.81 US cents. The currency touche

Published 27 Mar, 2020 04:12pm

Financial

Dollar gives up losses as coronavirus spreads across US

The virus spread beyond the hot spots of New York, California and Washington state as Louisiana and Iowa were decla

Published 25 Mar, 2020 03:06pm

Financial

Mexico's peso currency deepens losses to hit new historic low

Trading on Monday marks the 16th straight session that the currency has weakened. Over that time, the peso has been

Published 23 Mar, 2020 04:04pm

Financial

Canadian dollar rises as Fed takes steps to support credit

The Canadian dollar was trading 0.3pc higher at 1.4381 to the greenback, or 69.54 US cents. The currency, whic

Published 23 Mar, 2020 01:56pm

Financial

Dollar bounces from early lows as equity selloff resumes

The dollar initially rose against the euro to the strongest since April 2017 but then pared gains to trade 0.4pc lo

Published 23 Mar, 2020 11:21am

Financial

Argentine peso, inoculated by controls, outperforms amid pandemic

The currency, which lost around three-quarters of its value against the dollar in 2018, and 2019, combined, has edg

Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:32pm

Financial

US dollar falls as Fed rate cut expectations rise

The dollar rose last week to its highest level in years as the virus spread further around the world, with investor

Published 25 Feb, 2020 06:34pm

Financial

Canadian dollar climbs to one-week high as virus fears ebb

The Canadian dollar was trading 0.2pc higher at 1.3263 to the greenback, or 75.40 U.S. cents. The currency tou

Published 12 Feb, 2020 02:05pm

Financial

Dollar climbs to four-month peak after robust US jobs data

US non-farm payrolls show 225,000 job gains, Euro hurt by poor German data, worst week since November Coronavi

Published 07 Feb, 2020 08:45pm

Financial

Canadian dollar steadies near 2-month low as China adds liquidity

The Canadian dollar was trading 0.1pc higher at 1.3279 to the greenback, or 75.31 U.S. cents. The currency, wh

Published 04 Feb, 2020 02:54pm

Financial

Loonie extends monthly decline to 1.7pc as virus fears weigh

The Canadian dollar was trading 0.1pc lower at 1.3221 to the greenback, or 75.64 U.S. cents. The loonie was do

Published 31 Jan, 2020 04:14pm

Financial

C$ strengthens ahead of Bank of Canada interest rate decision

The data could support a view that the domestic economy slowed in the fourth quarter. The Canadian dollar was

Published 22 Jan, 2020 02:45pm

Financial

Canadian dollar dips against greenback ahead of trade pact

Canadian dollar dips 0.1% against the greenback, Loonie trades in a range of 1.3051 to 1.3080 Price of US oil

Published 14 Jan, 2020 02:28pm

Financial

Loonie clings to 2019 gains as Chinese stimulus boosts stocks

Canadian dollar was nearly unchanged against the greenback Loonie trades in a range of 1.2969 to 1.3008 P

Published 02 Jan, 2020 02:58pm

Financial

Dollar retreats as risk appetite returns at year-end

The US dollar weakened across the board on Friday as optimism about the outlook for a US-China trade. Traders

Published 27 Dec, 2019 11:15pm

Financial

Dollar unhurt by Trump impeachment; Swedish crown gains

The Norwegian crown was up 0.2pc versus the euro, before the Norges Bank monetary policy decision due at 9.00 GMT.

Published 19 Dec, 2019 10:15am

Financial

Dollar ticks up, pounds falls from 1-1/2 year high

Britain on Tuesday set a hard deadline of December 2020, to reach a new trade deal with the EU. The euro rose

Published 17 Dec, 2019 04:16pm

Financial

Dollar falls 0.6pc on U.S.-China deal reports

The U.S.-China trade war looked set to de-escalate after U.S. sources said Washington had set out its terms for a t

Published 13 Dec, 2019 01:33pm

Financial

Dollar rises as U.S.-China relations worsen over Hong Kong and tariffs

The Norwegian crown was down 0.9pc versus the dollar and 0.7pc versus the euro. The Swedish crown tracked thes

Published 20 Nov, 2019 01:36pm

Financial

Dollar falls against yen, Swiss franc on new trade concerns

The US dollar fell against the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc, traditional safe-haven investments. Investors

Published 13 Nov, 2019 11:23pm

Financial

Chilean peso drops to historic low amid weeks-long crisis

Chile's currency dropped more than three percent on Tuesday to a record low of 784 pesos to the dollar. The de

Published 12 Nov, 2019 09:47pm

Financial

US dollar lower on mixed trade signals

The US dollar was broadly lower on Monday after President Donald Trump said over the weekend. Trump on Saturda

Published 11 Nov, 2019 09:07pm

Financial

Dollar slips as investors await US-China trade outcome

The dollar fell against the Japanese yen and drifted lower versus other currencies on Wednesday. A senior offi

Published 06 Nov, 2019 10:46pm

Financial

Dollar gains as investors book profits on short positions

The dollar rose on Monday, after five straight days of losses, with investors more guarded despite increased risk.

Published 04 Nov, 2019 09:14pm

Financial

C$ sticks to narrow range as investors weigh trade optimism

Canada is a major exporter of commodities, so its economy could benefit from an improved outlook for global trade.

Published 04 Nov, 2019 04:35pm

Financial

Latam markets steady as trade hopes grow

The Mexican peso was steady, while the Chilean peso rebounded after steep two weeks of declines as prices of copper

Published 04 Nov, 2019 04:30pm

Financial

C$ pares weekly decline as trade optimism boosts oil prices

US crude oil futures settled 3.7% higher at $56.20 a barrel. The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US c

Published 01 Nov, 2019 08:58pm

Financial

C$ clings to monthly gain as sell-off on dovish BoC runs its course

The Canadian dollar was little changed against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Thursday. For the month, t

Published 31 Oct, 2019 10:00pm

Financial

Pound recovers with UK set for general election

Chris Low of FTN Financial told AFP a "sleepy day" was not unusual on the eve of a Fed announcement. Wall Stre

Published 29 Oct, 2019 10:23pm

Financial

Dollar dips on trade optimism, before Fed meeting

Positive trade headlines continue to support our view that trade tensions are easing The dollar index against

Published 28 Oct, 2019 03:56pm

Financial

Loonie adds to recent gains as bullish bets reach 20-month high

Canadian dollar rises 0.1% against the greenback, Loonie touches its strongest since July 22 at 1.3050 Price o

Published 28 Oct, 2019 03:51pm

Financial

Pound lower against dollar after call for UK election

The dollar index benefited from the move in sterling, last up 0.16pc against a basket of rival currencies at 97.65.

Published 24 Oct, 2019 08:57pm

Financial

Loonie holds near 3-month high as investors bet on rate divergence

Canadian government bond prices were lower across the yield curve. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates n

Published 24 Oct, 2019 08:46pm

Financial

Loonie nears 3-month high as investors eye further rate divergence

Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a middle-class tax cut would be the first order of business for

Published 23 Oct, 2019 09:02pm

Financial

Pound, euro stabilize against dollar as EU weighs Brexit delay

The Japanese yen was last 0.18pc lower at 108.65 per dollar, with the Swiss franc at 0.990 per dollar. Johnson

Published 23 Oct, 2019 08:51pm

Financial

Canadian dollar steadies as oil prices, wholesale trade fall

Canadian dollar trades near flat against the greenback, Canadian wholesale trade declines 1.2% in August Pric

Published 23 Oct, 2019 02:57pm

Financial

Pound falls against dollar, euro after Brexit delay

The British pound fell on Tuesday against the euro and dollar after UK lawmakers rejected the government's proposed

Published 22 Oct, 2019 11:09pm

Financial

Mexico peso headed for choppy waters on back of trade uncertainty

The Mexican central bank's most recent poll of analysts underscores the uncertainty surrounding the peso. The

Published 22 Oct, 2019 07:40pm

Financial

Dollar skids as Brexit optimism lifts pound and euro

Against the dollar, sterling was last up 0.1% in North American trade, having earlier broken above $1.30 for the fi

Published 21 Oct, 2019 04:33pm

Financial

Loonie at 3-month high as Canadians vote in general election

Canadian dollar trades slightly firmer vs US dollar Easing of US-China trade tensions supports CAD T

Published 21 Oct, 2019 02:11pm

Financial

Dollar weakens on Brexit, shares sapped by weaker China growth

China data, investor caution before Brexit vote, hits markets China GDP grows 6.0% in third quarter, near thre

Published 18 Oct, 2019 08:26pm

Financial

C$ climbs to 5-week high as investors cheer Brexit deal

Canadian government bond prices were lower across the yield curve in sympathy with U.S. Treasuries. U.S. crude

Published 17 Oct, 2019 03:21pm

Financial

Dollar slips as data disappoints; sterling rises

Weak US retail sales cast gloom over economy Norwegian crown dips vs dollar Sterling rides roller coaster

Published 16 Oct, 2019 07:43pm

Financial

Canadian dollar dips as inflation falls short of expectations

Canada's annual inflation rate held steady at 1.9pc in September, falling short of the 2.1pc rate that analysts had

Published 16 Oct, 2019 03:31pm

Financial

Dollar dented as data disappoints; sterling soars

The dollar index, which measures the US currency against six major currencies, was down 0.1pc at 98.188. The d

Published 16 Oct, 2019 03:25pm

Financial

Speculators increase long dollar bets to 15-week high

The value of the net long dollar position was $18.78 billion in the week ended Oct. 1. The net long dollar pos

Published 11 Oct, 2019 08:07pm

Financial

C$ notches 1-month high as jobs gain cements steady rate outlook

The Canadian economy added 53,700 jobs in September, the second straight month of robust jobs gains. The centr

Published 11 Oct, 2019 02:42pm

Financial

Loonie recovers from one-week low as investors eye trade talks

Canadian government bond prices were lower across a steeper yield curve after U.S. data showed that consumer prices

Published 10 Oct, 2019 01:23pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs. yen on trade deal hopes

The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of other currencies, was about flat on the day.

Published 09 Oct, 2019 07:39pm

Financial

Loonie weakens as global growth fears grip investors

Canadian dollar weakens 0.1% against greenback, Canadian housing starts fall 2.5% in September Price of US oi

Published 08 Oct, 2019 08:20pm

Financial

Canadian dollar weakens after lackluster retail sales gain

The US dollar rose against a basket of major currencies after investors cut back short positions in the greenback a

Published 20 Sep, 2019 01:59pm

Financial

Dollar falls as some central banks outside US hold rates steady

Sterling rallied in late US trading following comments from European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

Published 19 Sep, 2019 10:37pm

Financial

Brazil's real and rate futures tumble as markets adjust to dovish central bank

Brazil's currency and market-based interest rates fell sharply on Thursday. In highly liquid trading - with ra

Published 19 Sep, 2019 10:29pm

Financial

Brazil currency and rates tumble, stocks jump on dovish central bank

Benchmark Selic rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%, highlighting tame domestic inflation and an increasingly uncertai

Published 19 Sep, 2019 02:02pm

Financial

Mexican peso, real up as Saudi output seen rebounding

The Brazilian real traded up 0.07pc at 4.0765 per dollar, while Mexico's peso strengthened by as much as 0.47pc to

Published 17 Sep, 2019 09:52pm

Financial

Loonie recovers from 2-week low as Fed calms funding market

The data suggested that Canada's economy has not been able to escape headwinds to global trade. Still, the cen

Published 17 Sep, 2019 09:39pm

Financial

Loonie rises after attack on Saudi oil facilities

Canadian dollar rises 0.3% against the greenback Price of US oil rallies 9.7% Canadian homes sales rise 1

Published 16 Sep, 2019 03:58pm

Financial

Dollar index slips on mixed US August payrolls data

NEW YORK: The dollar turned slightly lower against a basket of currencies on Friday as the government said US employ

Published 06 Sep, 2019 01:09pm

Financial

Yen slips as global tensions abate, pound gains

NEW YORK: The yen fell on Thursday as global tensions including the US-China trade conflict showed signs of thawing, bol

Published 05 Sep, 2019 07:17pm

Financial

Dollar index holds losses after ADP US August jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar held its earlier losses versus a basket of currencies on Thursday as payroll processor ADP said

Published 05 Sep, 2019 01:40pm

Financial

Dollar, yen fall as global tensions ease, pound rallies

NEW YORK: The safe-haven dollar and yen fell on Wednesday after global political worries eased with what markets perceiv

Published 04 Sep, 2019 11:01pm

Financial

Loonie rallies as investors dial back October rate cut bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday as expectations fell for a Bank of Canada i

Published 04 Sep, 2019 08:58pm

Financial

Pound rebounds as Johnson suffers big parliamentary defeat

NEW YORK: The British pound hit multi-year lows against the dollar on Tuesday amid fears of a no-deal Brexit but rebound

Published 03 Sep, 2019 10:45pm

Financial

Dollar flat as poor US factory data offset trade, Brexit worries

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Tuesday against a basket of currencies, underpinned by safe-haven demand on w

Published 03 Sep, 2019 07:39pm

Financial

Argentine peso steadies on capital controls, broader Latam hit

The Argentine peso steadied and the Merval stock index jumped on Monday as the country imposed capital controls to stem

Published 02 Sep, 2019 08:09pm

Financial

Argentine peso logs worst month in history, Latam stocks rise

Argentina's peso slumped on Friday, underperforming the broader Latin American markets and recording its worst monthly p

Published 30 Aug, 2019 10:40pm

Financial

Dollar stable with eased trade tensions

NEW YORK: The US dollar was modestly higher on Thursday as news Washington and Beijing were discussing negotiations in S

Published 29 Aug, 2019 08:38pm

Financial

Peso falls further as Argentina readies IMF debt restructure

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's beleaguered currency continued its freefall Thursday, after the government asked the Internati

Published 29 Aug, 2019 07:55pm

Financial

C$ firms as current account deficit hits narrowest in 11 years

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices rose and data showed

Published 29 Aug, 2019 03:14pm

Financial

Pound dives on increased no-deal Brexit prospect

NEW YORK: The pound fell against the dollar and euro on Wednesday as Britain's government moved to extend the suspension

Published 28 Aug, 2019 09:43pm

Financial

As Argentine peso weakens again, central bank sells $367 million in own reserves

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso was battered on Wednesday as the central bank sold $367 million of its dollar reserves in

Published 28 Aug, 2019 07:49pm

Financial

C$ dips amid Brexit uncertainty, US recession fears

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Wednesday, extending its pullback from a near

Published 28 Aug, 2019 02:30pm

Financial

Latam FX subdued as trade uncertainty persists; stocks gain

Most Latin American currencies moved little against the dollar on Tuesday as investors remained on edge after a rece

Published 27 Aug, 2019 04:39pm

Financial

Dollar firms as US, China throttle back trade tensions

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened on Monday morning, recovering from overnight losses after the United States and

Published 26 Aug, 2019 07:30pm

Financial

C$ edges higher against greenback, holds in recent range

NEW YORK: The Canadian dollar edged higher against the greenback on Monday as risk sentiment improved, but held in the m

Published 26 Aug, 2019 07:28pm

Financial

Dollar firms as US, China throttle back trade tensions

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened on Monday morning, recovering from overnight losses after the United States and

Published 26 Aug, 2019 03:18pm

Financial

C$ trims earlier gains as the greenback rallies on Fed minutes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, recovering from a two-month low it hi

Published 21 Aug, 2019 10:31pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs yen, Swiss franc as risk appetite grows

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced against the safe-haven yen and Swiss Franc on Wednesday, as risk appetite increased with g

Published 21 Aug, 2019 07:56pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as US yields resume slide

NEW YORK: The dollar declined on Tuesday, in line with the drop in Treasury yields, as investors braced for a potentiall

Published 20 Aug, 2019 09:57pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from a 2-month low ahead of economic data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday, recovering from a two-month low it touc

Published 20 Aug, 2019 09:51pm

Financial

Argentina in red again, lagging steady Latam markets

Most Latin American currencies edged higher on Tuesday as investors speculated the path of US interest rates amid gr

Published 20 Aug, 2019 04:17pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs yen, Swiss franc as US yields slide again

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against major currencies on Tuesday, in line with the drop in Treasury yields, as investor

Published 20 Aug, 2019 03:28pm

Financial

Loonie hits a 2-month low as oil prices, risk appetite fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-month low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investor appetite

Published 20 Aug, 2019 03:14pm

Financial

Yen, Swiss franc fall on hopes of global stimulus measures

NEW YORK: The safe-haven yen and Swiss franc retreated against the dollar on Monday, as risk sentiment improved afte

Published 19 Aug, 2019 09:55pm

Financial

Dollar flat on soft consumer sentiment, possible German stimulus

NEW YORK: The dollar ended roughly flat on Friday, retracing the morning's move higher, after worries tied to trade

Published 16 Aug, 2019 10:16pm

Financial

C$ trims this week's decline as investors buy stocks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, with the currency rebounding from an

Published 16 Aug, 2019 10:11pm

Financial

Argentine peso halts slide, closes up more than 4pc

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso halted its slide Thursday, closing up more than four percent following three days of

Published 15 Aug, 2019 09:35pm

Financial

Argentine peso ends the day down 7.14pc at 60.2 pesos/dollar

BUENOS AIRES: The Argentine peso , buffeted by a sharp sell-off after a shock primary election result, closed on Wed

Published 14 Aug, 2019 10:55pm

Financial

Yen, dollar higher as safe-havens benefit from recession fears

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen and US dollar index were higher on Wednesday after the US Treasury bond yield curve inver

Published 14 Aug, 2019 10:51pm

Financial

C$ falls the most since March on global growth worries

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened by the most in more than five months against its US counterpart on Wednesday a

Published 14 Aug, 2019 10:34pm

Financial

Recession fears plague Latam markets, Argentina peso slides further

Latin American markets were no exception to a slump across markets on Wednesday on rising fears of a looming recessi

Published 14 Aug, 2019 10:12pm

Financial

Argentine peso opens weaker after Macri announces tax cuts, subsidy boost

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso weakened at the open on Wednesday after President Mauricio Macri said he would cut income

Published 14 Aug, 2019 04:47pm

Financial

C$ hits 1-week low as investors fret about global growth outlook

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices dropped an

Published 14 Aug, 2019 03:49pm

Financial

Yen, Swiss franc advance on trade fears, bleak global data

NEW YORK: The yen and Swiss franc gained on Friday as investors sought safe-haven currencies due to US-China trade w

Published 09 Aug, 2019 08:08pm

Financial

Latam FX, stocks down; Argentine stocks surge ahead of primary vote

Most Latin American currencies were set to end a tumultuous week on a soft note on Friday as worries about the US-Ch

Published 09 Aug, 2019 08:02pm

Financial

Loonie firms as risk appetite recovers on stronger yuan

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday, recovering from a seven-week low i

Published 08 Aug, 2019 10:03pm

Financial

Trump flirts with currency war in escalating conflict with China

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Thursday took a step closer to sparking a currency war in the escalating confl

Published 08 Aug, 2019 08:55pm

Financial

Dollar, yuan stronger as risk sentiment improves

NEW YORK: The dollar index edged higher on Thursday and China's currency strengthened after the Chinese central bank

Published 08 Aug, 2019 07:58pm

Financial

US money market assets rise to highest since 2009: iMoneyNet

NEW YORK: US money market fund assets jumped to their highest level since 2009 as investors unnerved by the rapid de

Published 07 Aug, 2019 08:21pm

Financial

Latam FX weaken as growth worries grip

Latin American currencies slid on Wednesday as investors sought safety in US government debt and gold on fears that

Published 07 Aug, 2019 08:04pm

Financial

C$ weakens amid falling oil prices, rising trade concerns

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its losses, falling to a near seven-week low against its US counterpart on Wed

Published 07 Aug, 2019 08:01pm

Financial

Latam FX recover from tumble as China eases currency war fears

Latin American currencies made a strong comeback on Tuesday after days of losses as some fears of a worsening in tra

Published 06 Aug, 2019 09:48pm

Financial

Chinese yuan rises as currency market stabilizes; US dollar climbs

NEW YORK: The Chinese yuan strengthened and demand for safe-haven currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc e

Published 06 Aug, 2019 09:47pm

Financial

C$ hits a 7-week low on rising global trade concerns

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a near seven-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors wo

Published 06 Aug, 2019 09:43pm

Financial

China's yuan drops below 7 per dollar as trade war escalates

NEW YORK: China let its yuan weaken below 7 to the dollar on Monday, an 11-year low, adding to broad risk aversion o

Published 05 Aug, 2019 07:38pm

Financial

Argentina peso weakens 1.8pc on election and global trade jitters

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso fell 1.8% on Monday to 45.49 per US dollar due to uncertainty over the country's pres

Published 05 Aug, 2019 07:36pm

Financial

Yuan drops below 7 per dollar as trade war escalates

NEW YORK: China let its yuan weaken below 7 to the dollar on Monday, an 11-year low, leading to broad risk aversion on c

Published 05 Aug, 2019 04:10pm

Financial

Dollar weakens after US jobs data reported as forecast

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against the Japanese yen on Friday morning to a seven-month low after US employment gr

Published 02 Aug, 2019 04:03pm

Financial

C$ hits a 6-week low on trade tensions, lower exports

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a six-week low against its US counterpart on Friday after domestic data showed

Published 02 Aug, 2019 03:58pm

Financial

Dollar LIBOR posts steepest one-day drop in a decade

NEW YORK: The interest rate that banks charge each other to borrow dollars for three months posted its biggest daily fal

Published 02 Aug, 2019 01:49pm

Financial

Dollar falls against yen after Trump whacks China with more tariffs

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the Japanese yen on Thursday afternoon after President Donald Trump said he wou

Published 01 Aug, 2019 08:49pm

Financial

Latam markets slide as Trump hits China with new tariffs

Latin American currencies and stocks tumbled on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he would impose additi

Published 01 Aug, 2019 08:24pm

Financial

Dollar dazzles after US rate cut but stocks blindsided

LONDON: The dollar pushed higher on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve's first rate cut in more than a decade, bu

Published 01 Aug, 2019 10:37am

Financial

C$ hits a five-week low on hawkish Fed comments

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a more-than five-week low against the greenback on Wednesday, as comments b

Published 31 Jul, 2019 10:16pm

Financial

Dollar jumps, stocks fall after Fed rate outlook; pound stalls

NEW YORK: The dollar index hit a more than 2-year high and stocks tumbled after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powe

Published 31 Jul, 2019 10:02pm

Financial

Canadian dollar gains on better-than-expected GDP growth

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, ahead of a Federal Reserve intere

Published 31 Jul, 2019 08:41pm

Financial

Dollar at two-year high after Fed cuts rates as expected

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose as high as $1.063 against the euro on Wednesday, its strongest level since May 2017, af

Published 31 Jul, 2019 07:09pm

Financial

Traders on tenterhooks ahead of Fed verdict; pound rebounds

NEW YORK: The dollar index was flat on Wednesday while the pound bounced back from a 'no-deal Brexit' slump, with oil up

Published 31 Jul, 2019 03:24pm

Financial

Dollar on hold as market braces for Fed policy shift

NEW YORK: The dollar was virtually flat on Wednesday morning ahead of what is widely expected to be the Federal Reserve'

Published 31 Jul, 2019 02:51pm

Financial

Canadian dollar gains on better-than-expected GDP growth

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, ahead of a Federal Reserve interest r

Published 31 Jul, 2019 02:50pm

Financial

Dollar eases off 2-month high as bets on big Fed rate cut fade

LONDON: The dollar hovered just off two-month highs on Wednesday as robust US data all but eliminated chances the Fed wi

Published 31 Jul, 2019 01:36pm

Financial

C$ steadies ahead of the expected Fed rate cut

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed on Tuesday against its US counterpart, trading in a narrow range, as

Published 30 Jul, 2019 09:35pm

Financial

Dollar stalls ahead of Fed meeting as rate move eyed

NEW YORK: The dollar hovered in a narrow range on Tuesday, a day before the conclusion of a US Federal Reserve meeti

Published 30 Jul, 2019 07:26pm

Financial

C$ ends six-day losing streak ahead of Fed rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged slightly higher against its US counterpart on Monday, with the currency on track

Published 29 Jul, 2019 09:01pm

Financial

Latam currencies ease ahead of Fed meet; stocks edge higher

Latin American currencies fell on Monday and most regional stock indexes crept higher, as the US dollar strengthened

Published 29 Jul, 2019 08:57pm

Financial

Sterling slumps on 'no-deal Brexit' worries; stocks dip

NEW YORK: The British pound touched its lowest level in over two years against the dollar after Prime Minister Boris

Published 29 Jul, 2019 08:54pm

Financial

Latam markets range-bound ahead of Fed, Brazil rate decisions

Latin American currencies traded in tight ranges on Friday, as investors braced for central bank decisions from the

Published 26 Jul, 2019 09:56pm

Financial

Bullish US dollar bets inch up in latest week

NEW YORK: Speculators modestly increased their net long US dollar bets in the week ending July 23 to $15.32 billion

Published 26 Jul, 2019 09:14pm

Financial

C$ steadies, after hitting 1-month low on US data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Friday, recovering from an earlier one

Published 26 Jul, 2019 09:13pm

Financial

White House adviser says US has 'ruled out' currency intervention

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has "ruled out" intervening in markets to lower the US dollar's value, even tho

Published 26 Jul, 2019 07:59pm

Financial

Dollar hits two-month high as US growth slows less than forecast

NEW YORK: The dollar reached two-month peaks on Friday, as better-than-expected US growth data did not alter the vie

Published 26 Jul, 2019 07:01pm

Financial

C$ hits one-month low as GDP data boosts greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-month low against its US counterpart on Friday after data showing stronge

Published 26 Jul, 2019 04:16pm

Financial

Dollar at 2-month highs before US growth data

LONDON: The dollar firmed to two-month highs on Friday and looked set for a second straight weekly gain as the market aw

Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:48pm

Financial

C$ firms as data shows payroll earnings accelerating

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher on Thursday against its US counterpart, as oil prices rose and data that s

Published 25 Jul, 2019 08:47pm

Financial

Euro edges higher, but outlook stays bleak as ECB easing in focus

NEW YORK: The euro bounced up on Thursday off a two-month low against the dollar, as investors bought the single cur

Published 25 Jul, 2019 08:46pm

Financial

C$ holds near 1-month low as investors await US data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly on Wednesday against its US counterpart, nearing a one-month low it h

Published 24 Jul, 2019 10:12pm

Financial

Dollar rises to 5-week peak on debt, spending deal

NEW YORK: The dollar on Tuesday rose to near a five-week high against a basket of currencies after President Donald Trum

Published 23 Jul, 2019 02:56pm

Financial

C$ hits 1-month low as debt limit deal boosts greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a near one-month low against its US counterpart on Tuesday, as the greenback br

Published 23 Jul, 2019 02:51pm

Financial

Dollar rises to a 2-week high on debt deal; Swiss central bank eyed

LONDON: The dollar firmed to a two-week high versus its rivals on Tuesday, a day after US President Donald Trump and con

Published 23 Jul, 2019 12:59pm

Financial

Dollar, euro flat as traders await Fed and ECB rate decisions

NEW YORK: The dollar and euro were little changed on Monday as traders await decisions by the US Federal Reserve and

Published 22 Jul, 2019 09:17pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-week low as investors fret about wholesale miss

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a near two-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as domestic data s

Published 22 Jul, 2019 09:12pm

Financial

Latam FX muted as investors look ahead to ECB, Fed

Latin American currencies largely held steady on Monday as investors awaited policy decisions in the coming weeks fr

Published 22 Jul, 2019 09:01pm

Financial

Dollar, euro hold steady ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar and euro were little changed on Monday as traders wait for decisions from the US Federal Reserve an

Published 22 Jul, 2019 02:53pm

Financial

Loonie edges lower as wholesale trade data disappoints

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday, retreating from a near nine-month high at

Published 22 Jul, 2019 01:53pm

Financial

Dollar recovers after walk-back of dovish Fed comments

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose in early trading on Friday, swinging back into positive territory after the New York Fe

Published 19 Jul, 2019 02:59pm

Financial

C$ hits 9-day low on surprise decline in retail sales

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a nine-day low against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Friday as domesti

Published 19 Jul, 2019 02:58pm

Financial

C$ dips to near one-week low as oil prices decline

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday, approaching the previous day's one-wee

Published 18 Jul, 2019 04:39pm

Financial

Euro dips on report on ECB inflation goal, dollar flat

NEW YORK: The euro dipped on Thursday following a report the European Central Bank staff is studying a potential cha

Published 18 Jul, 2019 04:25pm

Financial

Dollar holds steady, pound hits 27-month low

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed against most major currencies on Wednesday, pausing after prior day's gains tied

Published 17 Jul, 2019 08:28pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as domestic data points to rebounding growth

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained against the greenback on Wednesday, paring some of the previous day's decline, a

Published 17 Jul, 2019 03:14pm

Financial

Loonie tests 9-month peak as lower oil offsets yield rise

The Canadian dollar held steady against its US counterpart on Tuesday, hovering near a nine-month high, as a drop in US

Published 16 Jul, 2019 08:42pm

Financial

Dollar rises on upbeat retail sales data, euro falls

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as surprisingly strong growth in US retail sales

Published 16 Jul, 2019 03:42pm

Financial

Mexico's peso dips on Pemex plan; Latam stocks rise

Latin American currencies were lower on Tuesday against a strong dollar, with Mexico's peso leading losses as invest

Published 16 Jul, 2019 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar holds gains as US retail sales beat forecast in June

NEW YORK: The dollar held its earlier gains versus a basket of currencies on Tuesday as data showed US retail sales

Published 16 Jul, 2019 01:44pm

Financial

Traders pare 50 bps rate-cut bets after upbeat retail sales

NEW YORK: US interest rates futures turned lower on Tuesday as traders scaled back bets the Federal Reserve would de

Published 16 Jul, 2019 01:19pm

Financial

Loonie steadies near 9-month high as home sales dip

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, holding near Friday's nine-mon

Published 15 Jul, 2019 03:17pm

Financial

Dollar modestly higher in thin summer trading; upside limited

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed to slightly higher on Monday in thin summer trading, with the greenback's up

Published 15 Jul, 2019 03:15pm

Financial

C$ posts 9-month high as investors focus on rate divergence

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, adding to this week's gains, driven by a

Published 12 Jul, 2019 10:41pm

Financial

C$ notches 9-month high, underpinned by BoC steady rate outlook

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near nine-month high against its US counterpart on Friday, adding to

Published 12 Jul, 2019 05:37pm

Financial

Latam forex, stocks extend Fed-driven rally

Most Latin American currencies extended gains on Friday after dovish signals from the US Federal Reserve, with the B

Published 12 Jul, 2019 05:34pm

Financial

Dollar slips for 3rd day on US rate cut bets

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a third straight session on Friday, still pressured by expectations the Federal Reserv

Published 12 Jul, 2019 05:29pm

Financial

Dollar slips to 1-week low, little impact from US inflation rise

NEW YORK: The dollar inched lower on Thursday in thin summer trading, as its outlook remained grim after Federal Reserve

Published 11 Jul, 2019 09:53pm

Financial

C$ nears 8-month high on diverging US and Canadian rate outlooks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Thursday, approaching last week's eight-month high, as

Published 11 Jul, 2019 09:11pm

Financial

C$ nears 8-month high, boosted by Fed rate cut prospects

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday, approaching last week's eight-mont

Published 11 Jul, 2019 04:11pm

Financial

Latam currencies firm on Fed rate cut signals

Latin American currencies rose on Thursday after comments from US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell boosted the pr

Published 11 Jul, 2019 03:59pm

Financial

Dollar dips to one-week low; US inflation rise has little impact

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped to near a one-week low on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's bleak co

Published 11 Jul, 2019 03:17pm

Financial

Loonie climbs as BoC policy outlook diverges from the Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Wednesday, moving closer to last

Published 10 Jul, 2019 09:36pm

Financial

Dollar slides after cautious Powell comments on US economy

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell struck a downbeat tone in his testim

Published 10 Jul, 2019 08:55pm

Financial

C$ rallies, lifted by oil and expected Bank of Canada rate hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, recovering from a one-week low the da

Published 10 Jul, 2019 08:39pm

Financial

Dollar weakens after gloomy Powell comments on US economy

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell struck a downbeat tone in congressio

Published 10 Jul, 2019 08:38pm

Financial

C$ rallies, lifted by oil and Fed chief's remarks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, recovering from a one-week low the da

Published 10 Jul, 2019 08:01pm

Financial

C$ pares its gains as bets rise on BoC rate cut this year

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Wednesday, but gave up much of its ga

Published 10 Jul, 2019 03:51pm

Financial

Loonie hits one-week low on risk of dovish shift

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to an eight-day low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback broadly

Published 09 Jul, 2019 09:36pm

Financial

C$ slips for third day ahead of BoC rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback broadly climbed and as inve

Published 09 Jul, 2019 08:52pm

Financial

Dollar touches 3-week high before Powell, FOMC minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up to a three-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as traders await clues

Published 09 Jul, 2019 04:12pm

Financial

Dollar hovers at three-week high as bets for deep US rate cut fade

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up on Monday, hovering at a three-week high, as it held onto gains after news of a stronger-t

Published 08 Jul, 2019 10:28pm

Financial

Dollar hovers at 3-week high on reduced bets for deep US rate cut

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up on Monday, hovering at a three-week high, as it held on to gains after news of a stronger-

Published 08 Jul, 2019 10:14pm

Financial

C$ dips on Fed testimony uncertainty, BoC rate decision due Wednesday

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday as the greenback broadly gained, but the l

Published 08 Jul, 2019 10:11pm

Financial

Dollar hovers at 3-week high on reduced bets for deep US rate cut

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up on Monday, hovering at a three-week high, as it held on to gains after news of a stron

Published 08 Jul, 2019 05:03pm

Financial

C$ nears 8-month high ahead of Bank of Canada rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday, with the currency moving closer to l

Published 08 Jul, 2019 03:23pm

Financial

Latam currencies firm, Brazil's real gains on pension-reform hope

Latin American currencies srengthened on Monday, bucking gloom in emerging markets, with Brazil's real gaining nearl

Published 08 Jul, 2019 03:10pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 8-month high as investors reweigh Fed outlook

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday, pulling back from an eight-month high the da

Published 05 Jul, 2019 09:10pm

Financial

Strong jobs gains send dollar to more than two week highs

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained against a basket of currencies to its highest levels in 2-1/2 weeks on Friday after data

Published 05 Jul, 2019 08:18pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 8-month high after surprise jobs decline

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday, pulling back from an eight-month high the da

Published 05 Jul, 2019 07:52pm

Financial

C$ steadies near 8-month high ahead of domestic jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Thursday, holding near an earlier eight-mo

Published 04 Jul, 2019 08:32pm

Financial

Latam FX firms on rate cut hopes, Brazil's real outperforms

Rising bets on an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve boosted Latin American stocks and currencies, with Bra

Published 04 Jul, 2019 03:27pm

Financial

C$ clings to 8-month high as investors bet on Fed rate cut

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened very slightly to an eight-month high against its US counterpart on Thursda

Published 04 Jul, 2019 03:18pm

Financial

Loonie nears eight-month high on surprise swing to trade surplus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, approaching a near eight-month high n

Published 03 Jul, 2019 09:15pm

Financial

Dollar falls to one-week low vs yen on Fed rate cut bets

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped to a one-week low against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, undermined by the steady fall

Published 03 Jul, 2019 03:00pm

Financial

C$ nears 8-month high after surprise swing to trade surplus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, approaching a near eight-month hi

Published 03 Jul, 2019 02:06pm

Financial

Mexican peso up as Trump rules out tariffs; broader Latam FX weakens

Most Latin American currencies dipped on Tuesday as optimism around US-China trade talks faded, while the Mexican peso g

Published 02 Jul, 2019 07:49pm

Financial

C$ pares Monday's decline as greenback rally stalls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday, paring some of Monday's decline, as

Published 02 Jul, 2019 04:22pm

Financial

Dollar eases as US-China trade optimism wanes, economic headwinds rise

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped from two-week highs on Tuesday, as optimism about easing trade tensions between the Uni

Published 02 Jul, 2019 04:15pm

Financial

Dollar advances to 2-week high after US-China trade tensions ease

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to two-week highs on Monday after the United States and China agreed to restart their trou

Published 01 Jul, 2019 03:31pm

Financial

Latam currencies, stocks surge on trade relief

A global rally in equities spilled over to Latin America on Monday after the United States and China agreed to resta

Published 01 Jul, 2019 03:09pm

Financial

C$ climbs to five-month high as yield gap vs US slides

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near five-month high against the greenback on Thursday as the additional

Published 27 Jun, 2019 10:29pm

Financial

Dollar little changed as traders await news from G20 summit

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady against most major currencies on Thursday as traders moved to the sidelines in advance

Published 27 Jun, 2019 08:51pm

Financial

Dollar index flat after final US Q1 GDP data

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Thursday as the government's final reading of

Published 27 Jun, 2019 08:28pm

Financial

Canadian dollar holds near five-month high ahead of G20 summit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly against its US counterpart on Thursday, approaching a near five-m

Published 27 Jun, 2019 03:42pm

Financial

Dollar on hold as market awaits news from G20 summit

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady against most major currencies on Thursday as traders moved to the sidelines in adva

Published 27 Jun, 2019 03:20pm

Financial

C$ climbs to 4-month high amid trade deal optimism

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near four-month high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil price

Published 26 Jun, 2019 08:19pm

Financial

Dollar gains on lower rate cut expectations, stocks flat

NEW YORK: The dollar rose and European shares fell on Wednesday as traders scaled back expectations of an aggressive cut

Published 26 Jun, 2019 07:37pm

Financial

Dollar gains as traders pare bets on a bold US rate cut

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday as traders scaled back expectations of an aggressive interest rate decrease n

Published 26 Jun, 2019 03:22pm

Financial

Euro adds losses against dollar after Bullard's rate-cut remark

NEW YORK: The euro extended its decline against the dollar on Tuesday after St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bu

Published 25 Jun, 2019 07:30pm

Financial

Bets on US rate cuts keep dollar on defense

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against most major currencies on Tuesday, hitting a three-month low versus the euro, as

Published 25 Jun, 2019 03:28pm

Financial

Brazilian real falls on economy worries, dollar lifts other Latam forex

The Brazilian real dipped on Tuesday on worries about the country's economy and pension reform plans, while other La

Published 25 Jun, 2019 03:21pm

Financial

Loonie adds to last week's rally ahead of G20 meeting

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday, adding to last week's gains ahead of a m

Published 24 Jun, 2019 09:04pm

Financial

Dollar dips on US rate-cut bets, bitcoin on fire

NEW YORK: The dollar softened against a basket of currencies on Monday on bets the Federal Reserve may lower interest ra

Published 24 Jun, 2019 08:23pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains vs yen after Trump says to impose sanctions on Iran

NEW YORK: The dollar trimmed its earlier gains versus the yen on Monday after US President Donald Trump said the United

Published 24 Jun, 2019 08:05pm

Financial

Latam FX mixed: Brazil's real up, Colombian peso awaits central bank decision

Mexico's peso slipped in subdued volume on Friday and Colombia's currency treaded water ahead of a decision by its centr

Published 21 Jun, 2019 07:39pm

Financial

C$ dips but on track to climb 1.6pc this week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Friday, trimming some of this week's rally, a

Published 21 Jun, 2019 04:00pm

Financial

Latam FX mixed: Brazil's real up, Colombian peso awaits cenbank decision

Mexico's peso slipped in subdued volume on Friday and Colombia's currency treaded water ahead of a decision by its c

Published 21 Jun, 2019 03:49pm

Financial

US-Iran tensions lifts yen to five-month peak, dollar dips

NEW YORK: The yen rose to a five-month high versus the dollar on Friday on growing tensions between Iran and the Uni

Published 21 Jun, 2019 03:43pm

Financial

Loonie climbs to 3-month high on oil rally, dovish Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a three-month high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices sur

Published 20 Jun, 2019 09:17pm

Financial

Dollar slides, posting biggest two-day drop in a year

NEW YORK: The US dollar sank against its rivals on Thursday, posting its biggest two-day drop in a year a day after the

Published 20 Jun, 2019 07:50pm

Financial

Dovish Fed spurs dollar's biggest two-day drop in a year

NEW YORK: The US dollar sank against its rivals on Thursday, putting it on track for its biggest two-day drop in a year

Published 20 Jun, 2019 07:28pm

Financial

C$ notches 5-month high as oil rallies, greenback slides

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a five-month high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices

Published 20 Jun, 2019 04:57pm

Financial

Latam currencies, stocks rally as Fed lifts rate cut hopes

Most Latin American currencies firmed on Thursday as the US dollar remained on the backfoot after the Federal Reserv

Published 20 Jun, 2019 04:40pm

Financial

Latam FX firm as Fed meets expectations on rate cut signals

Latin American currencies firmed on Wednesday, with Brazil's real and Mexico's peso reversing session losses to trad

Published 19 Jun, 2019 10:34pm

Financial

C$ posts one-week high as rising inflation fends off rate cuts

TORONTO:The Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday, as domestic dat

Published 19 Jun, 2019 10:13pm

Financial

US video streaming app YouNow files cryptocurrency offering with SEC

NEW YORK: US live video streaming company YouNow on Wednesday filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a pu

Published 19 Jun, 2019 06:15pm

Financial

Dollar dips with all eyes on the Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped against the euro on Wednesday, though remained near two-week highs as investors waited for

Published 19 Jun, 2019 04:03pm

Financial

Dollar stalled amid Fed meeting; dovish Draghi depresses euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar was little moved on Tuesday as traders held off making large bets before the Federal Reserve

Published 18 Jun, 2019 09:23pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from 2-week low on reviving of US-China trade talks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Tuesday against the greenback, recovering from an earlier two-week low,

Published 18 Jun, 2019 08:55pm

Financial

Latam FX firm on ECB's dovish boost, Brazil stocks jump 1pc

Latin American currencies firmed on Monday, with the Mexican peso hitting its highest in more than two weeks, boosted by

Published 18 Jun, 2019 02:20pm

Financial

Loonie little changed, pares earlier drop as oil price rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed on Tuesday, paring earlier losses after slipping to a two-week low again

Published 18 Jun, 2019 02:17pm

Financial

Loonie firms ahead of speech by Bank of Canada official

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Monday, paring some of last week's decline ahead

Published 17 Jun, 2019 03:02pm

Financial

Dollar slips, rate cut bets ease ahead of Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The US dollar was modestly lower on Monday on weak economic data, but remained near the two-week high set earl

Published 17 Jun, 2019 02:54pm

Financial

Dollar gains on solid retail sales, before Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar index climbed to its highest in almost two weeks on Friday after encouraging retail sales data

Published 14 Jun, 2019 08:06pm

Financial

Loonie hits 8-day low as US data boosts greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Friday as US data suggesting a pic

Published 14 Jun, 2019 07:26pm

Financial

Canadian dollar pares this week's decline as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday after a three-day run of declines,

Published 13 Jun, 2019 09:40pm

Financial

Dollar steady before Fed meeting, G20 summit

NEW YORK: The US dollar was little changed against the euro on Thursday as investors were reluctant to take large po

Published 13 Jun, 2019 07:41pm

Financial

Loonie weakens as oil slides, trade war fears grow

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, extending its pull back from Monday's

Published 12 Jun, 2019 09:32pm

Financial

C$ steadies as lower oil prices offset Fed rate cut bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday, having pulled back from a three

Published 12 Jun, 2019 04:50pm

Financial

Mexico's peso may benefit from expected US rate cut

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso could strengthen in the coming months and close the year at 18.50 per dollar thanks in

Published 11 Jun, 2019 10:17pm

Financial

Dollar dips modestly as trade, data in focus

NEW YORK: The US dollar index dropped slightly on Tuesday as investors focused on the US-China trade war and economi

Published 11 Jun, 2019 09:51pm

Financial

C$ dips as rally on expected Fed easing pauses

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, with the currency extending its pullbac

Published 11 Jun, 2019 09:29pm

Financial

Dollar little changed as trade, data in focus

NEW YORK: The US dollar index was flat on Tuesday as investors focused on the US-China trade war and economic data for s

Published 11 Jun, 2019 02:07pm

Financial

Latam FX firm as dollar stays steady

Latin American currencies firmed against a steady dollar on Tuesday with Mexico's peso extending gains logged after US P

Published 11 Jun, 2019 02:04pm

Financial

C$ steadies after posting a 3-month high on Mexico tariff reprieve

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Monday, pulling back

Published 10 Jun, 2019 09:52pm

Financial

Despite rally, Mexico's peso currency faces major headwinds

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso reversed most of its losses from the past couple weeks on Monday in the immediate afterma

Published 10 Jun, 2019 08:10pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Mexico tariffs averted, boosting risk sentiment

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Monday after the United States and Mexico reached a deal to avoid tariffs, while the

Published 10 Jun, 2019 07:53pm

Financial

C$ retreats from 3-month high as greenback rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Monday, pulling back from

Published 10 Jun, 2019 04:24pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Mexican tariffs averted, boosting risk sentiment

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Monday after the United States and Mexico reached a deal to avoid tariffs, while the euro

Published 10 Jun, 2019 04:19pm

Financial

C$ rallies to six-day high as investors dump the greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly one-week high against its US counterpart on Monday as rising e

Published 03 Jun, 2019 08:41pm

Financial

Dollar dips on increased expectations of a 2019 Fed rate cut

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Monday after St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said an interest rate

Published 03 Jun, 2019 08:36pm

Financial

Traders build bets on multiple US rate cuts

NEW YORK: US short-term interest rates futures jumped on Monday as traders increased their bets the Federal Reserve

Published 03 Jun, 2019 08:25pm

Financial

Mounting trade concerns pull dollar lower against yen, franc

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Monday morning, hitting a 4-1/2 month low against the Japanese yen and a two-month low a

Published 03 Jun, 2019 03:12pm

Financial

Speculators' net long US dollar bets flat amid trade turmoil

NEW YORK: Speculators' net long dollar position was little changed this week from the previous week, according to ca

Published 31 May, 2019 09:16pm

Financial

Mexican peso erases all its 2019 gains after Trump tariff threat

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso, which has resisted a drip-drip of bad news for months, finally gave way and erased al

Published 31 May, 2019 07:26pm

Financial

Yen jumps on Trump's tariff threat on Mexico

NEW YORK: Investors rushed into the perceived safety of Japanese yen on Friday, sending it to a four-month high against

Published 31 May, 2019 03:51pm

Financial

US money market assets rise five straight weeks

NEW YORK: US money market fund assets rose for a fifth consecutive week, bringing its total to more than a nine-year

Published 29 May, 2019 07:20pm

Financial

C$ steadies near 5-month low ahead of BoC rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of a Bank of Canada interest ra

Published 29 May, 2019 03:36pm

Financial

C$ slides as investors flee for safe-haven currencies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback broadly climbed, but th

Published 28 May, 2019 09:03pm

Financial

Dollar edges up on trade, political worries

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, lifted by trade and political worries a

Published 28 May, 2019 07:16pm

Financial

Dollar holds steady as US yields hit 19-month low

NEW YORK: The dollar stayed firm against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, supported by trade and political worries and

Published 28 May, 2019 04:16pm

Financial

Loonie weakens as investors favor safe-haven currencies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback broadly climbed, but the lo

Published 28 May, 2019 01:46pm

Financial

C$ sticks to narrow range in 'calm before the storm'

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, trading in a narrow range due

Published 27 May, 2019 09:39pm

Financial

Loonie trades in a narrow range ahead of BoC rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, trading in a narrow range ahead of

Published 27 May, 2019 02:53pm

Financial

Canadian dollar rises as investor risk aversion subsides

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, recovering from a six-day low the da

Published 24 May, 2019 09:54pm

Financial

Stocks climb on muted trade hopes, dollar slips

NEW YORK: World equity markets rebounded on Friday from the previous day's sharp fall, after US President Donald Tru

Published 24 May, 2019 09:48pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles as trade war hits US economic data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday from a two-year high against a basket of major currencies after orders for US-ma

Published 24 May, 2019 07:46pm

Financial

Dollar at two-year high, safe havens up on stormy global economy

NEW YORK: The dollar hit its highest level in two years and the yen rose half a percent on Thursday as economic and poli

Published 23 May, 2019 03:01pm

Financial

Dollar holds near one-month high ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The US dollar held near a one-month high on Wednesday amid heightened trade tensions between the United States

Published 22 May, 2019 03:29pm

Financial

Latam FX index rises ahead of US Federal Reserve minutes

An index of Latin American currencies rose on Wednesday against the dollar ahead of the release of US Federal Reserve mi

Published 22 May, 2019 03:18pm

Financial

Dollar higher against euro, yen; Brexit drama whipsaws sterling

NEW YORK: The US dollar was higher against the euro and the yen on Tuesday in a day of risk-on trades after US Presi

Published 21 May, 2019 09:02pm

Financial

C$ posts 11-day high as Canada exits crosshairs of global trade war

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to an 11-day high against the greenback on Tuesday as investors calculated

Published 21 May, 2019 08:51pm

Financial

C$ notches 11-day high as Huawei reprieve helps risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to an 11-day high against its US counterpart on Tuesday as expectations of a f

Published 21 May, 2019 04:21pm

Financial

Argentine peso strengthens 1.03pc to 44.76 per US dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso currency strengthened 1.03pc on Tuesday morning to 44.76 per US dollar, traders told Reut

Published 21 May, 2019 04:15pm

Financial

Dollar holds awaiting signals on trade, Fed policy

NEW YORK: The US dollar was roughly unchanged Monday as investors held off on making big moves while awaiting develo

Published 20 May, 2019 07:28pm

Financial

Argentine peso weakens 1pc after election race twist

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso currency opened 1.0pc weaker on Monday at 45.5 per US dollar after the country's presiden

Published 20 May, 2019 03:55pm

Financial

Latam FX slip, Argentine peso hit by surprise twist in election

Most Latin American currencies weakened on Monday with Brazil's real giving up early gains and Argentina's peso sliding

Published 20 May, 2019 03:46pm

Financial

Dollar stalled awaiting signals on trade and Fed policy

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Monday morning but maintained last week's gains as investors held off on big

Published 20 May, 2019 03:42pm

Financial

Trade tensions boost yen, yuan weakest since Nov

NEW YORK: The safe-haven Japanese yen gained on Friday and the offshore Chinese yuan weakened as escalating trade tensio

Published 17 May, 2019 08:22pm

Financial

Dollar gains as European concerns hurt euro, sterling

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday as concern about next week's European parliamentary elections dented demand for the

Published 17 May, 2019 07:54pm

Financial

Brazil real weakens past 4.10 per dollar for first time since September

BRASILIA: Brazil's real weakened beyond 4.10 per dollar for the first time in eight months on Friday, accelerating its s

Published 17 May, 2019 07:44pm

Financial

C$ recovers from three-week low on reports of metals tariffs deal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Friday, recovering from an earlier three-week lo

Published 17 May, 2019 07:05pm

Financial

C$ hits 3-week low as China's trade talk worries investors

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a three-week low against its US counterpart on Friday and was on track for

Published 17 May, 2019 04:24pm

Financial

US money market rates fall on Thursday

NEW YORK: The interest that US banks charge each other to borrow reserves overnight fell to 2.39% on Thursday from 2

Published 17 May, 2019 04:17pm

Financial

Trade tensions support dollar, euro dips before elections

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to its highest levels in a week against a basket of currencies on Thursday as investors foc

Published 16 May, 2019 09:13pm

Financial

C$ posts 6-day high as data shows economy strengthening

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose to a nearly one-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices climbed

Published 16 May, 2019 08:25pm

Financial

Loonie hits six-day low as underlying inflation cools

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly one-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as stocks and

Published 15 May, 2019 04:19pm

Financial

Euro retraces losses on report auto tariffs will be delayed

NEW YORK: The euro retraced earlier losses against the US dollar on Wednesday after administration officials said th

Published 15 May, 2019 03:38pm

Financial

Italian concerns weigh down euro, dollar buoyed by trade hopes

NEW YORK: The euro slid against the dollar on Tuesday after Italy's deputy prime minister said the country is ready to b

Published 14 May, 2019 07:37pm

Financial

Loonie sticks to narrow range as trade war fears linger

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as higher oil prices offset in

Published 14 May, 2019 03:18pm

Financial

Loonie retreats, curve inverts as global trade fears grow

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as investors worried about the damage to the

Published 13 May, 2019 10:12pm

Financial

Latam assets slide as US-China trade war froths

Latin American currencies softened against the dollar on Monday, with global risk appetite hammered by rising US-China t

Published 13 May, 2019 10:07pm

Financial

C$ weakens as US-China trade dispute intensifies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as investors worried about the damage to

Published 13 May, 2019 03:18pm

Financial

Yuan weakest since December as China introduces new tariffs

NEW YORK: The Chinese yuan dropped to its lowest levels against the US dollar since December on Monday as the trade

Published 13 May, 2019 03:14pm

Financial

Brazil FX slips past 4.00 threshold on trade, growth concerns

BRASILIA: Brazil's real weakened past 4.00 per dollar for the first time in three weeks on Monday as an escalation i

Updated 13 May, 2019 03:30pm

Financial

Dollar lower on hopes for a US-China trade compromise

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped on Friday morning as hopes for a US-China compromise on trade rose and traders pulled mo

Published 10 May, 2019 07:26pm

Financial

Dollar down against yen, Swiss franc as trade talks go to the wire

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen surged to a three-month high against the dollar on Thursday, with the Swiss franc at a three-

Published 09 May, 2019 10:55pm

Financial

C$ recovers from 2-week low as trade signals drive FX market

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart on Thursday, rebounding from an earlier two-week low ahead

Published 09 May, 2019 08:44pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-week low as global trade tensions rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low against the greenback on Thursday as domestic data showed a

Published 09 May, 2019 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar weakens against yen, Swiss franc as trade talks go to the wire

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen surged to a three-month high against the dollar on Thursday, with the Swiss franc at a on

Published 09 May, 2019 03:19pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain against soft dollar, Brazil stocks rise

Latin American currencies, benefiting from a soft dollar, rose on Wednesday on growing concerns about the escalating tra

Published 08 May, 2019 08:25pm

Financial

Dollar flat as market weighs US-China trade deal risks

NEW YORK: The dollar was roughly flat on Wednesday as foreign exchange traders held off from making big moves as the

Published 08 May, 2019 03:41pm

Financial

C$ weakens as investors fret about US-China trade talks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors worried that trade negotiations

Published 07 May, 2019 07:43pm

Financial

Dollar ticks up, yuan weaker after Trump's trade threats

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose and the Chinese offshore yuan stayed hobbled near 2-1/2 month lows on Tuesday after US Pres

Published 07 May, 2019 07:41pm

Financial

Dollar rides safe-haven flows on Trump tariff threats; yen up

NEW YORK: The US dollar firmed against most major currencies on Monday but lost ground to the Japanese yen after US Pres

Published 06 May, 2019 07:16pm

Financial

Loonie hits 10-day low as U.S-China tariff threat rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a 10-day low against its US counterpart on Monday as investors worried about a

Published 06 May, 2019 07:13pm

Financial

Loonie rallies as muted US wage inflation spurs risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, recovering from an earlier one-week low

Published 03 May, 2019 10:48pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from one-week low on muted US wage inflation

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, recovering from an earlier one-week

Published 03 May, 2019 04:41pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil prices slide nearly 3 percent

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices fell to a one-month low and e

Published 02 May, 2019 10:40pm

Financial

Canadian dollar delinks from Wall Street as domestic risks threaten

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar is losing its usual tight link to the performance of US stocks as investors pay more attent

Published 02 May, 2019 10:35pm

Financial

C$ dips as oil prices slide on record US production

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices fell, but the currency tr

Published 02 May, 2019 03:53pm

Financial

Dollar rises as traders trim US rate-cut view

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against most currencies on Thursday as traders pared their bets of an interest rate cut

Published 02 May, 2019 03:19pm

Financial

Dollar rises as Fed's Powell cools bets on rate-cut

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of other currencies on Wednesday as US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Po

Published 01 May, 2019 09:14pm

Financial

Dollar slips on weak US factory data as Fed meets

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of other currencies on Wednesday as a disappointing report on manufacturing a

Published 01 May, 2019 08:32pm

Financial

Dollar index stays lower after robust ADP jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar held modest losses against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as payroll processor ADP said US

Published 01 May, 2019 01:43pm

Financial

Euro hits 1-week peak on upbeat data, dollar retreats

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to a one-week high against the dollar on Tuesday after first-quarter economic growth figures

Published 30 Apr, 2019 08:03pm

Financial

Canadian dollar dips as oil rally falters

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell, but the currency trade

Published 29 Apr, 2019 11:03pm

Financial

Dollar index hovers at 23-month peak

NEW YORK: The dollar was marginally higher against a basket of currencies on Monday, hovering near a 23-month high, as t

Published 29 Apr, 2019 09:42pm

Financial

Dollar hit as weak inflation data takes shine off first-quarter GDP numbers

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of other currencies on Friday, after an overall strong US first-quarter growt

Published 26 Apr, 2019 09:01pm

Financial

Argentine markets get a breather as peso halts slide

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso broke its sharp slide on Friday, bringing some relief to the market after two days of tur

Published 26 Apr, 2019 08:41pm

Financial

Argentine peso plunges again as economic crisis bites

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's embattled peso currency opened sharply weaker on Thursday to hit a new record low against the

Published 25 Apr, 2019 09:21pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs euro as upbeat US data supports

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a near two-year high against the euro on Thursday, as upbeat US data fed demand for the gre

Published 25 Apr, 2019 08:40pm

Financial

C$ steadies after hitting 4-month low on dovish Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday but held near its lowest since January

Published 25 Apr, 2019 08:33pm

Financial

C$ hits 4-month low as Bank of Canada rate cut bets climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday to its lowest in nearly four months, as in

Published 24 Apr, 2019 07:29pm

Financial

Dollar rises broadly; euro slips on German business sentiment drop

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the US dollar on Wednesday after a surprise drop in a leading indicator for economic act

Published 24 Apr, 2019 07:06pm

Financial

Loonie slides to seven-week low ahead of BoC rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly seven-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday, as the gre

Published 24 Apr, 2019 04:11pm

Financial

Dollar rises as traders await US Q1 GDP data; Brexit woes hit pound

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced across the board on Tuesday as financial markets re-opened after the Easter holiday and tr

Published 23 Apr, 2019 10:12pm

Financial

C$ hits 4-week low as investors see end to BoC's hiking bias

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly four-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback c

Published 23 Apr, 2019 10:04pm

Financial

Canadian dollar hits 4-week low ahead of BoC rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly four-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenba

Published 23 Apr, 2019 04:59pm

Financial

Dollar strong as traders await US Q1 GDP data; pound hurt by Brexit woes

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed across the board on Tuesday as financial markets re-opened after the Easter holiday and

Published 23 Apr, 2019 04:16pm

Financial

Dollar lower in holiday-thin trade, oil drives loonie, rouble gains

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies in thin holiday-impacted trading on Monday, w

Published 22 Apr, 2019 04:17pm

Financial

Loonie gains as oil climbs to highest since October

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices jumped to fresh multi-m

Published 22 Apr, 2019 04:16pm

Financial

C$ weak as retail sales rise is overshadowed by US data

The Canadian dollar slipped against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, as data showing a rise in Canadian retail sale

Published 18 Apr, 2019 09:58pm

Financial

C$ falls as retail sales rise is overshadowed by US data

The Canadian dollar fell against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, as data showing a rise in Canadian retail sales w

Published 18 Apr, 2019 08:50pm

Financial

Dollar gains over euro as data shows strong US economy

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained to its strongest level against the euro in over a week on Thursday as data pointed to

Published 18 Apr, 2019 07:50pm

Financial

Dollar gains over euro after strong US retail sales

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained on Thursday on strong retail sales data, while the euro was dented by weak manufacturing

Published 18 Apr, 2019 03:24pm

Financial

Loonie hits 4-week high as rate-cut bets fall on higher inflation

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a four-week high against the greenback on Wednesday as bets on a Bank o

Published 17 Apr, 2019 09:06pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as Chinese data boosts risk appetite

NEW YORK: The greenback weakened on Wednesday as better-than-expected economic data in China bolstered risk appetite

Published 17 Apr, 2019 09:04pm

Financial

Most Latam currencies rise as dollar weakens

Most Latin American currencies firmed on Wednesday as the dollar weakened after upbeat economic data from China ease

Published 17 Apr, 2019 08:43pm

Financial

C$ climbs off 11-day low as oil prices rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday, rebounding from an earlier 11-day l

Published 16 Apr, 2019 10:36pm

Financial

Dollar gains as report of dovish ECB members dents euro

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Tuesday after reports that some European Central Bank policymakers thi

Published 16 Apr, 2019 07:35pm

Financial

Dollar gains after report of dovish ECB members

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Tuesday after reports that a "significant minority" of European Central Ba

Published 16 Apr, 2019 03:34pm

Financial

C$ bounces off 11-day low as oil, stocks rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday, recovering from an earlier 11-day

Published 16 Apr, 2019 03:32pm

Financial

Aussie dollar struggles after RBA caution, other currencies tread water

LONDON: Major currencies traded within narrow ranges on Tuesday, before European and Chinese data that may indicate the

Published 16 Apr, 2019 01:35pm

Financial

Dollar dips as European manufacturing data in focus

NEW YORK: The dollar was modestly weaker against the euro on Monday as investors focused on European manufacturing d

Published 15 Apr, 2019 09:13pm

Financial

C$ edges higher ahead of Bank of Canada business survey

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart on Monday as the rally in global stock markets offset a

Published 15 Apr, 2019 09:11pm

Financial

Dollar steady as European manufacturing data in focus

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed against the euro on Monday as investors focused on European manufacturing da

Published 15 Apr, 2019 07:49pm

Financial

C$ edges higher ahead of Bank of Canada business survey

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart on Monday as the rally in global stock markets offset a dec

Published 15 Apr, 2019 03:10pm

Financial

Dollar wilts as risk appetite returns; euro shines

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Friday to its lowest against the euro in more than two weeks on reports a foreign bank w

Published 12 Apr, 2019 03:38pm

Financial

C$ gains on higher oil prices, China economy hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday and was on track to end higher for the we

Published 12 Apr, 2019 03:36pm

Financial

C$ retreats on weaker oil prices, broadly stronger US dollar

The Canadian dollar fell to a near one-week low against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as oil prices slipped and t

Published 11 Apr, 2019 10:39pm

Financial

Upbeat data lift dollar; pound slips after Brexit delay

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against a basket of currencies on Thursday on encouraging US inflation and labor d

Published 11 Apr, 2019 10:33pm

Financial

C$ slips on weaker oil price, stronger US dollar

The Canadian dollar fell to a three-day low against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, as oil prices slipped and the

Published 11 Apr, 2019 09:20pm

Financial

Dollar rises on strong data; euro, sterling tick lower

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar rose on strong producer price and jobless-claims data on Thursday while sterling was weaker a

Published 11 Apr, 2019 03:23pm

Financial

Euro, dollar little changed as Fed, ECB signal patience

NEW YORK: The dollar and euro were little changed on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank

Published 10 Apr, 2019 10:16pm

Financial

C$ holds near 3-week high as oil rises, Fed signals patience

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, holding near a three-week high

Published 10 Apr, 2019 10:09pm

Financial

Euro slips as Draghi highlights risks, US CPI helps dollar

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Wednesday as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi underscored the risks facing th

Published 10 Apr, 2019 08:07pm

Financial

Dollar index remains softer after FOMC minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar held modestly lower against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as records on the Federal Reser

Published 10 Apr, 2019 06:40pm

Financial

Yen rises on US-Europe trade tension, lower IMF forecasts

NEW YORK: The yen gained on Tuesday as traders favored the safe-haven currency after the United States announced it

Published 09 Apr, 2019 11:14pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 3-week high as tariff tensions weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against the greenback on Tuesday, pulling back from an earlier near three-w

Published 09 Apr, 2019 10:46pm

Financial

Yen gains on US-Europe trade tension, weaker IMF forecasts

NEW YORK: The yen rose on Tuesday as traders favored the safe-haven currency after the United States announced it was co

Published 09 Apr, 2019 05:12pm

Financial

Share rally cools as Trump turns trade heat on Europe

NEW YORK: The dollar fell and the rally in global equities lost steam on Tuesday as a US threat to slap tariffs on hundr

Published 09 Apr, 2019 05:07pm

Financial

C$ rallies as oil climbs, housing starts rebound

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday, recovering from a one-week low in th

Published 08 Apr, 2019 09:15pm

Financial

Dollar slips as global growth worries ease

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Monday as recent strong economic data has eased worries

Published 08 Apr, 2019 09:04pm

Financial

Dollar falls as global growth worries ease

NEW YORK: The dollar declined against a basket of currencies on Monday as recent strong economic data eased worries

Published 08 Apr, 2019 08:13pm

Financial

Trade optimism supports dollar ahead of US jobs report

LONDON: Optimism for a US-China trade deal helped the dollar hit a three-week high against the yen on Friday, although m

Published 05 Apr, 2019 02:17pm

Financial

Dollar 3-month LIBOR falls to 5-month low

NEW YORK: A key barometer of interbank borrowing costs for dollars fell to a five-month low on Thursday, signaling g

Published 04 Apr, 2019 07:50pm

Financial

Euro dips as weak German data prompts growth concerns

NEW YORK: The euro dipped on Thursday as weak German economic data and a report that Italy would slash its growth foreca

Published 04 Apr, 2019 02:34pm

Financial

C$ dips after weak German data amid global growth fears

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Thursday as weak German data com

Published 04 Apr, 2019 02:27pm

Financial

C$ near flat as oil dips, investors brace for jobs report

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices

Published 03 Apr, 2019 10:39pm

Financial

Euro rises from three-week lows as risk sentiment improves

NEW YORK: The euro gained against the greenback on Wednesday as hopes of a trade deal between the US and China bolst

Published 03 Apr, 2019 07:13pm

Financial

C$ retreats from 11-day high as US stock market rally pauses

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Tuesday, pulling back from an 11-day high the

Published 02 Apr, 2019 08:26pm

Financial

Euro weakest in over three weeks against dollar

NEW YORK: The US dollar was modestly stronger against the euro on Tuesday, after earlier gaining to a 3-1/2-week hig

Published 02 Apr, 2019 08:25pm

Financial

Latam currencies slip against strong dollar

Brazil's real led the decline among Latin American currencies on Tuesday, pressured by a strong dollar, while regional

Published 02 Apr, 2019 04:23pm

Financial

Dollar dips against euro as retail sales fall

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened slightly against the euro on Monday as investors weighed a drop in US retail sales

Published 01 Apr, 2019 02:27pm

Financial

US dollar share of global currency reserves fell in Q4 2018

NEW YORK: The US dollar's share of currency reserves reported to the International Monetary Fund fell in the fourth

Published 29 Mar, 2019 06:43pm

Financial

US dollar share of global currency reserves fell in Q4 2018

NEW YORK: The US dollar's share of currency reserves reported to the International Monetary Fund fell in the fourth quar

Published 29 Mar, 2019 03:05pm

Financial

Weak US economic data and risk-on move end three-day dollar rally

NEW YORK: The dollar index on Friday morning was lower as increased investor appetite for risk hurt safe-haven currencie

Published 29 Mar, 2019 02:46pm

Financial

Dovish central banks lift dollar against rivals despite US GDP cut estimate

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Thursday against rivals - which were weakened by dovish soundings from central banks -

Published 28 Mar, 2019 08:21pm

Financial

Argentina's peso rebounds on central bank measure to boost deposits

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso strengthened on Thursday, buoyed by central bank moves to encourage more domestic dep

Published 28 Mar, 2019 06:14pm

Financial

Argentina peso opens 0.11pc weaker to 43.95 per dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso edged down 0.11 percent to open at 43.95 per US dollar on Thursday, traders said. The

Published 28 Mar, 2019 02:38pm

Financial

Argentine peso closes at record low against US dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso closed at a record low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as concerns about inflati

Published 27 Mar, 2019 08:32pm

Financial

Kiwi dollar hit as RBNZ joins the doves; global PMI data ahead

NEW YORK: New Zealand's dollar tumbled on Wednesday, the worst fall against the greenback in seven weeks, after its

Published 27 Mar, 2019 08:03pm

Financial

Dollar gains as US yields stabilize, weak data have little impact

NEW YORK: The US dollar inched higher against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as benchmark US 10-year Treasury deb

Published 26 Mar, 2019 09:50pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as calm returns to global markets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday as stocks and oil prices rose, with

Published 26 Mar, 2019 09:46pm

Financial

Dollar edges up on higher US yields, brushes off weak data

NEW YORK: The US dollar inched higher against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as US benchmark 10-year yields rose from

Published 26 Mar, 2019 04:41pm

Financial

Euro rises as German business survey pares recession fears

NEW YORK: The euro firmed on Monday as a stronger-than-forecast German business confidence survey allayed some fears

Published 25 Mar, 2019 09:02pm

Financial

Euro ticks up as German business survey pares recession fears

NEW YORK: The euro gained on Monday as a stronger-than-forecast German business confidence survey allayed some fears

Published 25 Mar, 2019 08:03pm

Financial

C$ holds near 2-week low as growth prospects worry investors

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher on Monday but held near an earlier two-week low as Canada's yield curve in

Published 25 Mar, 2019 07:57pm

Financial

C$ hits 11-day low as Canada's yield curve inverts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a near two-week low against the greenback on Friday as moves in the bond ma

Published 22 Mar, 2019 09:40pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs yen as US Treasury curve flashes warning

NEW YORK: The dollar slid against the safe-haven Japanese yen on Friday as dismal US manufacturing data fueled worri

Published 22 Mar, 2019 05:16pm

Financial

Dollar climbs vs euro on German PMI miss; yen strong

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed against the euro on Friday to its highest in more than a week, boosted by a much weaker-

Published 22 Mar, 2019 03:02pm

Financial

C$ hits 11-day low as data points to slowing domestic economy

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to an 11-day low against its US counterpart on Friday as the greenback broadly cli

Published 22 Mar, 2019 02:59pm

Financial

Dollar climbs vs euro on German PMI miss; yen strong

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed against the euro on Friday to its highest in more than a week, boosted by a much weaker-

Published 22 Mar, 2019 02:54pm

Financial

C$ weakens as lower oil prices offset wholesale trade gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday as lower oil prices and broad-based gai

Published 21 Mar, 2019 06:25pm

Financial

Dollar recovers from Fed blow; Brexit woes hound pound

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded on Thursday, recouping most of the ground lost in the previous session after the F

Published 21 Mar, 2019 06:11pm

Financial

Dollar slammed by dovish Fed; pound remains weak

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar fell sharply against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve

Published 20 Mar, 2019 09:36pm

Financial

C$ near flat after budget provides subdued fiscal lift

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of an interest rate decision fr

Published 20 Mar, 2019 03:06pm

Financial

Dollar rises on trade war angst before Fed

LONDON: The dollar gained on Wednesday, attracting safe-haven bids after reports of further tension in US-China trade ne

Published 20 Mar, 2019 02:10pm

Financial

C$ near flat ahead of federal budget, Fed rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday as investors weighed the potential impac

Published 18 Mar, 2019 10:16pm

Financial

C$ clings to last week's gains ahead of federal budget

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, trading in a narrow range ahea

Published 18 Mar, 2019 02:45pm

Financial

US dollar sluggish as traders brace for a dovish Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the euro and was sluggish against most major currencies on Monday, as cautio

Published 18 Mar, 2019 02:36pm

Financial

C$ pares weekly gain as oil falls, home sales tumble

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Friday, reducing its gains for the week as oil pr

Published 15 Mar, 2019 09:38pm

Financial

Dollar has worst week of 2019, sterling off nine-month highs

NEW YORK: The dollar fell broadly on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly drop in more than three months, dragged l

Published 15 Mar, 2019 07:50pm

Financial

Euro jumps, dollar heads for biggest weekly drop in three months

NEW YORK: The dollar fell broadly on Friday and was on track for its biggest weekly drop in more than three months,

Published 15 Mar, 2019 04:14pm

Financial

C$ reverses from 10-day high on US-China trade uncertainty

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell against its US counterpart on Thursday after hitting an earlier 10-day high, pressured

Published 14 Mar, 2019 09:23pm

Financial

C$ reverses from 10-day high as US-China trade uncertainty caps oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, pulling back from an earlier 10-day

Published 14 Mar, 2019 04:26pm

Financial

Dollar edges up; sterling falls ahead of vote to delay Brexit

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained on Thursday for the first time in a week as the pound stalled at lower levels ahead o

Published 14 Mar, 2019 04:22pm

Financial

Pound rallies on Brexit delay hopes before 'no deal' vote

NEW YORK: The British pound recovered strongly Wednesday as traders were increasingly confident Britain's exit from the

Published 13 Mar, 2019 10:04pm

Financial

C$ holds near one-week high as oil prices climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday, holding near an earlier eig

Published 13 Mar, 2019 01:44pm

Financial

Latam FX rises as inflation data hits the dollar; stocks slide

Latin American currencies rose on Tuesday as the dollar shed earlier gains after data showed US consumer prices rose at

Published 12 Mar, 2019 09:35pm

Financial

C$ firms with oil but worries linger on domestic outlook

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices rose, but gains for the loo

Published 11 Mar, 2019 08:46pm

Financial

Dollar dips, sterling jumps as May scrambles to make Brexit deal

NEW YORK: The dollar was lower on Monday afternoon after mixed US retail sales data, while the pound jumped after Britis

Published 11 Mar, 2019 08:43pm

Financial

Dollar retreats as US job growth turns cold, euro recovers

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against most major currencies on Friday as data showed US employers hired far fewer workers th

Published 08 Mar, 2019 08:37pm

Financial

Euro craters to mid-2017 lows as ECB restarts stimulus

NEW YORK: The euro tumbled on Thursday to its lowest against the dollar since June 2017 after the European Central Bank

Published 07 Mar, 2019 10:50pm

Financial

Latam currencies plunge as Argentina peso sets record low

Latin American currencies hit their lowest levels so far this year on Thursday as the dollar jumped to its strongest lev

Published 07 Mar, 2019 10:40pm

Financial

C$ hits two-month low as yield spreads widen on dovish BoC

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-month low against its US counterpart on Wednesday after a more dovish ton

Published 06 Mar, 2019 10:11pm

Financial

Canadian dollar falls on rate-hike uncertainty; greenback steady

NEW YORK: The Canadian dollar sagged to a two-month low on Wednesday as the Bank of Canada expressed caution about t

Published 06 Mar, 2019 04:44pm

Financial

C$ hits five-week low on bets for less cheery Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest in more than five weeks against the greenback on Tuesday as investor

Published 05 Mar, 2019 11:01pm

Financial

Dollar hits two-week high on upbeat US data, euro slips

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a two-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as stronger-than-forecast

Published 05 Mar, 2019 05:23pm

Financial

Dollar gains on upbeat US services, housing data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose further against the euro and yen on Tuesday as stronger-than-forecast data on new home sal

Published 05 Mar, 2019 03:46pm

Financial

C$ hits 5-week low as China deals potential blow to Canadian economy

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest in more than five weeks against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday,

Published 05 Mar, 2019 03:45pm

Financial

Dollar nudges up on hopes for US-China trade deal

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Monday on traders' bets that China and the United Stat

Published 04 Mar, 2019 08:33pm

Financial

Dollar strengthens on hopes for US-China trade deal

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Monday on traders' bets that China and the United

Published 04 Mar, 2019 04:25pm

Financial

Dollar advances as risk appetite rises; markets shrug off US data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday, hitting 10-week-highs against the yen, as risk appetite improved amid a more upbeat

Published 01 Mar, 2019 08:45pm

Financial

C$ recoups losses as investors buy loonies at month-end

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against its US counterpart on Thursday, reversing its earlier decline as oil pri

Published 28 Feb, 2019 10:15pm

Financial

C$ weakens as current account gap widens, stocks fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar lost ground against its US counterpart on Thursday as domestic data showed a wider curr

Published 28 Feb, 2019 05:17pm

Financial

C$ rises as oil rally eclipses inflation slowdown

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, as higher oil prices outweighed tame

Published 27 Feb, 2019 08:59pm

Financial

Dollar advances amid caution over US-China trade talks

NEW YORK: The safe-haven dollar rose from a three-week low on Wednesday, as investors grew cautious about US trade talks

Published 27 Feb, 2019 08:54pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as Fed's patience bruises greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday, reversing an early decline as oil price

Published 26 Feb, 2019 09:30pm

Financial

Dollar drops to three-week low after Fed Powell's testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a three-week low in choppy trading on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

Published 26 Feb, 2019 05:22pm

Financial

Dollar edges up after US consumer confidence, Fed Powell's testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against most currencies on Tuesday, boosted by strong US consumer confidence data and co

Published 26 Feb, 2019 04:59pm

Financial

C$ claws back losses as oil rises, Fed signals patience

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday, reversing an early decline as

Published 26 Feb, 2019 04:55pm

Financial

Dollar drops to 3-week low ahead of Fed's Powell testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a three-week low on Tuesday, with investors cautious ahead of a key testimony by Federa

Published 26 Feb, 2019 03:23pm

Financial

Dollar slips as safe-haven allure eases on US-China trade comments

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday as investors took on riskier assets after top US and Chinese leaders said a trade de

Published 22 Feb, 2019 10:30pm

Financial

US dollar net longs flat, euro net shorts rise

NEW YORK: US dollar net long positions were flat compared with the previous week's levels, according to calculations by

Published 22 Feb, 2019 10:00pm

Financial

Latam FX softer, real drops on caution about pension reform

Most Latin American currencies softened on Thursday against a resurgent dollar, with Brazil's real leading the losses as

Published 21 Feb, 2019 10:32pm

Financial

Dollar gains in light trade as impact of soft US data eases

NEW YORK: The dollar on Thursday recovered from earlier losses spurred by soft US economic data, as investors consolidat

Published 21 Feb, 2019 09:19pm

Financial

C$ steadies near two-week high ahead of Poloz speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Thursday, holding near its strongest level

Published 21 Feb, 2019 04:53pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs yen, euro after soft US economic data

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against most major currencies on Thursday, hurt by weaker-than-expected US economic dat

Published 21 Feb, 2019 04:50pm

Financial

Pension reform plan in focus in Brazil, Latam currencies mixed

Stocks in Brazil steadied on Wednesday as market focus remained on the government's proposal for pension reform, which i

Published 20 Feb, 2019 09:18pm

Financial

Dollar falls in cautious trade ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar turned lower on Wednesday, as sentiment toward riskier assets improved with US equities holding

Published 20 Feb, 2019 05:55pm

Financial

Dollar takes a breather before Fed minutes; yuan hits 3-week high

LONDON: The US dollar paused on Wednesday as traders positioned ahead of the release of monetary policy minutes, whi

Published 20 Feb, 2019 04:05pm

Financial

C$ posts 2-week high as trade talks hopes boost sentiment

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Wednesday to its highest in two weeks against the greenback, posting th

Published 20 Feb, 2019 03:44pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher in cautious trade ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar on Wednesday recovered from the previous sessions' roughly two-week lows to trade slightly high

Published 20 Feb, 2019 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar slips on US-China trade hopes, Swedish crown sags

NEW YORK: The dollar on Tuesday fell against a basket of other currencies as traders scaled back their safe-haven gr

Published 19 Feb, 2019 07:52pm

Financial

C$ dips as investors weigh global trade uncertainty

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as an uncertain outlook for global trade off

Published 19 Feb, 2019 04:15pm

Financial

C$ tracks oil higher as investors weigh trade deal prospects

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, performing better than most of its p

Published 15 Feb, 2019 08:11pm

Financial

Dollar steadies after soft data, US-China trade talks in focus

NEW YORK: The US dollar was modestly higher on Friday morning, steadying after it whipsawed following a report showi

Published 15 Feb, 2019 07:57pm

Financial

Dollar drops after retail data suggests slowing US economy

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Thursday after a report that U.S. retail sales recorded the biggest drop in more than n

Published 14 Feb, 2019 11:01pm

Financial

C$ hits 3-week low after weak domestic and US data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest in nearly three weeks against the greenback on Thursday, pressured b

Published 14 Feb, 2019 10:50pm

Financial

Dollar drops after US retail data suggests economic slowdown

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to session lows on Thursday morning following a report that US retail sales recorded the bi

Published 14 Feb, 2019 03:51pm

Financial

C$ slides to 3-week low on surprise drop in factory sales

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest in nearly three weeks against the greenback on Thursday as oil price

Published 14 Feb, 2019 03:44pm

Financial

Dollar rises on inflation data, resumes rally after pullback

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose modestly on Wednesday after a measure of inflation excluding energy prices rose, prompt

Published 13 Feb, 2019 11:03pm

Financial

C$ reverses from one-week high as greenback rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, pulling back from an earlier one-week

Published 13 Feb, 2019 10:49pm

Financial

C$ notches one-week high as investors bet on trade deal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose to its highest in one week against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Wednesda

Published 13 Feb, 2019 09:13pm

Financial

Dollar up on rise in inflation, resumes rally after pullback

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose modestly on Wednesday morning after a measure of inflation excluding energy prices rose

Published 13 Feb, 2019 09:11pm

Financial

Risk appetite returns, dollar rally ends as trade talks progress

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Tuesday, ending its longest winning streak in two years, as investors put money in risk

Published 12 Feb, 2019 11:19pm

Financial

C$ gains as oil rallies, investors embrace risk

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Tuesday, adding to this year's gains as oil price

Published 12 Feb, 2019 11:17pm

Financial

C$ rises on higher oil prices, trade talk hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Tuesday, adding to gains since the start of the y

Published 12 Feb, 2019 09:32pm

Financial

Trade woes, EU slowdown push dollar to 2019 high in eight-day rally

NEW YORK: The dollar on Monday hit a 2019 high in the eighth day of its longest rally in two years, as concerns abou

Published 11 Feb, 2019 10:26pm

Financial

C$ dips as oil falls, investors demand greenbacks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell and investors sough

Published 11 Feb, 2019 10:18pm

Financial

Dollar jumps on worries over US-China trade talks

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped on Monday as concerns grew that the latest round of U.S.-China talks may not yield a dea

Published 11 Feb, 2019 08:50pm

Financial

C$ dips as US-China trade talks concerns weigh on oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell and i

Published 11 Feb, 2019 08:38pm

Financial

Strong dollar pressures Latam currencies

Most Latin American currencies weakened against a firmer dollar on Monday, with Brazil's real heading for its longest lo

Published 11 Feb, 2019 02:47pm

Financial

Dollar rises on bleak outlook for U.S.-China trade talks

LONDON: The dollar rose on Monday as concerns grew that U.S.-China talks this week would not heal a rift over trade betw

Published 11 Feb, 2019 09:55am

Financial

C$ rebounds from two-week low as domestic jobs soar

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday, reversing from a two-week low earlier in

Published 08 Feb, 2019 03:21pm

Financial

C$ hits one-week low as global growth concerns weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest in more than one week against the greenback on Thursday, as fear

Published 07 Feb, 2019 08:14pm

Financial

Dollar climbs as euro slips after euro zone growth forecast cut

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against the euro on Thursday after the European Commission slashed its economic gro

Published 07 Feb, 2019 04:53pm

Financial

Dollar firm as traders eye Trump's State of the Union address

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, as investors awaited President Donald

Published 05 Feb, 2019 09:50pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil prices pullback from two-month highs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices fell and the greenback b

Published 05 Feb, 2019 08:59pm

Financial

Dollar firm ahead of Trump's State of the Union address

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as investors awaited President Dona

Published 05 Feb, 2019 04:30pm

Financial

C$ dips within narrow range as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices fell, but the currency trad

Published 05 Feb, 2019 03:57pm

Financial

Dollar rises broadly, tops 110 yen as risk appetite rebounds

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened across the board on Monday, as investors took heart from Friday's strong payrol

Published 04 Feb, 2019 10:28pm

Financial

C$ dips with oil but clings to most of 2019 gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell and the greenback b

Published 04 Feb, 2019 10:19pm

Financial

C$ pares recent gains as oil price falls, greenback rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, reversing some of last week's rally, as oil

Published 04 Feb, 2019 04:49pm

Financial

Latam FX weaken, Brazil shares fall after four sessions

Brazil's real was on course for the sharpest daily fall in two weeks on Monday, while Mexico's peso also weakened agains

Published 04 Feb, 2019 04:48pm

Financial

Dollar rises broadly, climbs above 110 yen as risk appetite returns

NEW YORK: The US dollar was broadly stronger on Monday, as investors took heart from Friday's strong payroll number and

Published 04 Feb, 2019 04:31pm

Financial

C$ rises to 3-month high as oil rallies, yield spreads narrow

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Friday to its highest in nearly three months against the greenback as o

Published 01 Feb, 2019 10:40pm

Financial

Loonie extends January rally, notches near 3-month high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest in nearly three months against its US counterpart on Friday as

Published 01 Feb, 2019 03:19pm

Financial

Dollar weakens after US wage inflation miss

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Friday after the US non-farm payrolls report for January showed very little wage inflati

Published 01 Feb, 2019 03:10pm

Financial

Latam FX weakens; Brazil stocks rise as Congress returns from recess

Latin American currencies slipped on Friday, hurt by weak factory numbers in Asia and Europe even though the US dollar w

Published 01 Feb, 2019 03:06pm

Financial

C$ rises on trade deal optimism, beats peers in January

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar, which outperformed its peers this month, firmed against the greenback on Thursday as h

Published 31 Jan, 2019 11:11pm

Financial

C$ steady, shakes off GDP decline; set to beat peers in January

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Thursday, maintaining its outperforman

Published 31 Jan, 2019 10:33pm

Financial

Dollar drops to 2-week low vs yen on change in Fed outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against most major currencies on Thursday, dropping to a two-week low versus the yen, pres

Published 31 Jan, 2019 10:12pm

Financial

Dollar drops after cautious Fed says will be patient with rate hikes

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, as expected, and struc

Published 30 Jan, 2019 10:46pm

Financial

C$ rallies to two-month high as Fed turns more dovish

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar climbed to its highest level in more than two months against its broadly weaker US coun

Published 30 Jan, 2019 10:41pm

Financial

C$ tracks oil prices higher ahead of Fed rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as stocks and oil prices rose ahead of

Published 30 Jan, 2019 03:31pm

Financial

Latam FX mixed ahead of Fed policy decision; Brazil stocks rise

Currencies in Latin America were mixed on Wednesday ahead of the impending outcome of the US Federal Reserve's first pol

Published 30 Jan, 2019 03:28pm

Financial

Dollar edges up on US private sector jobs gains; Fed in focus

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday, bolstered by data showing strong US private sector jobs growth for D

Published 30 Jan, 2019 03:21pm

Financial

Pound falls on no-deal Brexit worries, dollar steady

NEW YORK: Sterling fell on Tuesday as British lawmakers rejected most amendments seeking for Britain to avoid leavin

Published 29 Jan, 2019 11:29pm

Financial

Sterling rises before Brexit votes, dollar flat

NEW YORK: Sterling rose on Tuesday before British lawmakers were scheduled to vote on whether to take a proposal off

Published 29 Jan, 2019 09:34pm

Financial

C$ steadies as higher oil prices offset US-China tensions

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as higher oil prices offset increa

Published 29 Jan, 2019 04:20pm

Financial

Dollar flat before Fed meeting, US-China trade talks

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Monday as traders were cautious about stak

Published 28 Jan, 2019 11:14pm

Financial

C$ reverses from 2-week high as oil prices slide

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, pulling back from its highest in more th

Published 28 Jan, 2019 08:57pm

Financial

Dollar slips before Fed meeting, US-China trade talks

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Monday as traders were cautious about stak

Published 28 Jan, 2019 08:40pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles as focus turns to Fed's policy meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday from its three-week highs in the previous session, as traders' focus shifted to

Published 25 Jan, 2019 09:03pm

Financial

Euro retreats on dovish ECB; Stocks are mixed

NEW YORK: The euro tumbled against the dollar Thursday following a dovish European Central Bank announcement, while US s

Published 25 Jan, 2019 06:48am

Financial

Dollar stronger as Draghi warning on risks hurts euro

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a more than five-week high against the euro on Thursday after European Central Bank Pre

Published 24 Jan, 2019 10:09pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs euro as ECB's Draghi warns on downside risks

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a more than five-week high against the euro after European Central Bank President Mario

Published 24 Jan, 2019 08:17pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-week low as global trade uncertainty lingers

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest in more than two weeks against its US counterpart on Thursday as

Published 24 Jan, 2019 07:56pm

Financial

C$ firms with oil but gains tempered by weak retail sales data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Wednesday, recovering from an earlier two-week l

Published 23 Jan, 2019 04:54pm

Financial

Dollar up vs yen after BOJ leaves policy unchanged

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen on Wednesday, after the Bank of Japan kept its stimulus program in place, but

Published 23 Jan, 2019 04:07pm

Financial

C$ dips on doubts about US-China trade talks progress

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as investors worried about progress on tr

Published 21 Jan, 2019 10:34pm

Financial

C$ hits 9-day low before paring losses on trade optimism

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest in more than one week against the greenback as oil prices fell, but

Published 17 Jan, 2019 10:19pm

Financial

Dollar stable after competing reports on US-China trade talks

NEW YORK: The US dollar was left flat in Thursday afternoon trade after first rising on a report that US Treasury Secret

Published 17 Jan, 2019 10:10pm

Financial

Weak euro lifts dollar, pound zooms on talk of second Brexit vote

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Thursday against a euro dragged lower by soft economic data, while the pound took off on

Published 17 Jan, 2019 08:47pm

Financial

C$ firms with oil as global issues grab investor focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices rose and Wall Street's m

Published 16 Jan, 2019 10:12pm

Financial

EU worries lift dollar, pound steady after UK no-confidence vote

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro on Wednesday as worries about the euro zone economy dented the single currenc

Published 16 Jan, 2019 10:09pm

Financial

C$ extends holding pattern as stocks weather UK political risk

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday, extending this week's sidew

Published 16 Jan, 2019 03:28pm

Financial

C$ rises with oil as investors weigh UK political risk

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rebounded

Published 15 Jan, 2019 09:48pm

Financial

British pound recovers from lows after Brexit vote

NEW YORK: The British pound bounced from session lows on Tuesday after the lower house of parliament, as expected, rejec

Published 15 Jan, 2019 08:48pm

Financial

C$ strengthens with oil as China hints at stimulus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rebou

Published 15 Jan, 2019 04:45pm

Financial

Latam FX gains in cautious trade, Brazil stocks clock new closing peak

Latin American currencies firmed marginally in cautious trade on Monday, with Mexico's peso notching a near three-month

Published 14 Jan, 2019 10:47pm

Financial

Safe-haven yen up vs dollar after China slowdown sparks risk-off

NEW YORK: A contraction in Chinese exports engendered fears of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy, sparkin

Published 14 Jan, 2019 10:44pm

Financial

C$ slips to 6-day low on Chinese growth concerns

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a six-day low against its US counterpart on Monday, reducing gains since the st

Published 14 Jan, 2019 10:42pm

Financial

C$ slips to a six-day low amid global growth worries

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a six-day low against its U.S. counterpart on Monday, reducing gains since

Published 14 Jan, 2019 04:34pm

Financial

China slowdown worries spark risk-off, hurting Aussie dollar

NEW YORK: A contraction in Chinese exports engendered fears of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy, spa

Published 14 Jan, 2019 04:09pm

Financial

C$ weakens with oil but notches 2nd straight weekly gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday as oil prices fell, but the loonie still adva

Published 11 Jan, 2019 08:50pm

Financial

Dollar gains, but outlook suggests weak trend

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro on Friday, boosted by technical factors after the single currency hit key res

Published 11 Jan, 2019 08:49pm

Financial

C$ weakens with oil but set for 2nd straight weekly gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday as oil prices fell, but the loonie stayed

Published 11 Jan, 2019 04:22pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs euro, but outlook remains weak

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro on Friday in choppy trading, boosted by technical factors after the singl

Published 11 Jan, 2019 03:51pm

Financial

C$ keeps most of its recent gains as oil prices rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday as the greenback broadly climbed, but the l

Published 10 Jan, 2019 10:56pm

Financial

Latam FX fall as dollar rises; Bovespa hits 94,000

Latin American currencies fell against a strong dollar on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the

Published 10 Jan, 2019 10:54pm

Financial

Argentina's peso firms after central bank buys $20mn

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso closed stronger on Thursday, but remained outside the limits of a trading band set by the

Published 10 Jan, 2019 10:09pm

Financial

Dollar climbs after Fed's Powell comments

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied from three-month lows on Thursday, extending gains against the euro and yen, after Federal

Published 10 Jan, 2019 09:53pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds from 3-month low as markets pare back bearish bets

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied from three-month lows on Thursday, with investors reducing bearish positions on the cur

Published 10 Jan, 2019 04:24pm

Financial

Latam forex buoyed by dovish Fed minutes; stocks rally on trade optimism

Latin American currencies jumped across the board on Wednesday taking advantage of a weak dollar after the US Federal Re

Published 09 Jan, 2019 10:22pm

Financial

Dollar slides after dovish Fed minutes, US-China trade optimism

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled on Wednesday to its lowest level since October after the Federal Reserve expressed caution

Published 09 Jan, 2019 09:58pm

Financial

C$ climbs to five-week high as bets rise for 2019 rate hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a five-week high against the greenback on Wednesday, boosted by hopes of a

Published 09 Jan, 2019 09:37pm

Financial

Dollar drops to lowest since October on US-China trade hope

NEW YORK: The dollar sank on Wednesday to its lowest since October, with gains led by the euro and sterling, as risk

Published 09 Jan, 2019 04:35pm

Financial

Canada dollar to rebound in 2019, supported by higher rates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar is expected to rally in 2019, recovering some of last year's decline, as the Bank of Ca

Published 09 Jan, 2019 12:28pm

Financial

Dollar gains as euro falls, but outlook stays weak

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a nearly three-month low in the previous session amid expectations

Published 08 Jan, 2019 09:39pm

Financial

Dollar rallies at euro's expense, but outlook still bleak

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a nearly three-month low in the previous session amid expectat

Published 08 Jan, 2019 04:31pm

Financial

C$ hits 1-month high on bets BoC will keep neutral target

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-month high against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Monday, as oi

Published 07 Jan, 2019 11:06pm

Financial

Latam currencies mixed, Brazil stocks retreat from record highs

Latin American currencies were mixed against a soft dollar on Monday, while stocks barring Brazil's Bovespa rose, on a d

Published 07 Jan, 2019 11:00pm

Financial

Argentine peso strengthens to touch limit of central bank trading band

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso strengthened 0.19 percent to touch the limit of the central bank's 'no-intervention' trad

Published 07 Jan, 2019 09:20pm

Financial

Dollar falters on bets Fed will pause US rate hikes

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday, pressured by growing expectations the US Federal Reserve will either pause or halt

Published 07 Jan, 2019 08:49pm

Financial

Dollar hurt as US Fed's Powell pledges patience over economy

NEW YORK: The US dollar retreated against the euro on Friday, giving up all the gains logged after a robust US jobs repo

Published 04 Jan, 2019 09:25pm

Financial

C$ climbs to 18-day high on oil rally, jobs gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest in nearly three weeks against the greenback on Friday as stocks

Published 04 Jan, 2019 09:22pm

Financial

Dollar index erases losses after US nonfarm payrolls data

NEW YORK: The dollar erased losses to hit a session high against a basket of currencies on Friday, after data showed US

Published 04 Jan, 2019 01:45pm

Financial

Latam currencies rise; Brazil stocks hit all-time high

Latin American currencies propped up against a weak dollar on Thursday, while stock markets in the region were subdued a

Published 03 Jan, 2019 10:37pm

Financial

Yen climbs on safe-haven appeal amid China growth fears

NEW YORK: The yen rallied against the dollar and euro on Thursday as investors sought the perceived safety of the Japane

Published 03 Jan, 2019 09:36pm

Financial

C$ advances to 2-week high as oil prices climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly two-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices

Published 03 Jan, 2019 05:39pm

Financial

C$ pares its recent decline as oil prices rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Wednesday, paring some of its 2

Published 02 Jan, 2019 10:26pm

Financial

Dollar starts 2019 strong, safety bid boosts yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed against the euro and sterling on Wednesday, starting the new year on a strong footing, b

Published 02 Jan, 2019 08:37pm

Financial

Dollar starts 2019 strong, safety bid lifts yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed against the euro and sterling on Wednesday, starting the new year on a strong footin

Published 02 Jan, 2019 04:03pm

Financial

Dollar edges lower as risk appetite grows

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower in thin year-end trading on Monday, as increased risk appetite weighed on demand fo

Published 31 Dec, 2018 08:34pm

Financial

Dollar ends strongest year since 2015 on defensive note

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the yen and euro in thin year-end trading on Monday as optimism about progress in

Published 31 Dec, 2018 08:23pm

Financial

Yen jumps as investors stay cautious amid volatile stock moves

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen jumped on Friday as investors sought protection against volatile stock moves, while the green

Published 28 Dec, 2018 09:03pm

Financial

Currencies of Brazil, Mexico weaken in risk-off mood

The Brazilian real and the Mexican peso failed to capitalize on a weakness in the dollar on Friday as risk appetite was

Published 28 Dec, 2018 08:07pm

Financial

Argentina peso ends year down more than 50 percent versus dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso strengthened 1.72 percent to 37.70 per US dollar on Friday as traders positioned themselv

Published 28 Dec, 2018 07:22pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain against weak dollar; stocks mixed

Latin American currencies rose, taking advantage of a weak dollar on Thursday, while stock indexes in the region were mi

Published 27 Dec, 2018 11:24pm

Financial

Brazilian real falls against weak dollar, Mexican peso gains slightly

The Mexican peso edged higher against a weak dollar on Thursday, while Brazil's real touched a more than two week low as

Published 27 Dec, 2018 09:03pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs yen, Swiss franc as risk appetite wanes

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, giving up most of the gains logged in the previous s

Published 27 Dec, 2018 08:52pm

Financial

Dollar gains as stocks rebound off lows

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the euro on Wednesday as US stocks came off 20-month lows, though uncertainty re

Published 26 Dec, 2018 02:54pm

Financial

Latam currencies stable vs soft dollar, stocks dip in quiet trade

Latin American currencies maintained an even keel against a softer dollar on Monday while regional stocks reflected the

Published 24 Dec, 2018 11:13pm

Financial

Mexican, Chile pesos climb against weak dollar; stocks fall

The Mexican peso firmed on Monday and the Chilean peso broke a seven-day losing streak as worries about a partial shutdo

Published 24 Dec, 2018 07:07pm

Financial

Dollar weakens on govt shutdown concerns, weaker stocks

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the euro and Japanese yen on Monday as concerns about the possibility of a p

Published 24 Dec, 2018 04:14pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds from post-Fed losses as US shutdown looms

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Friday, reversing most of its losses after the Federal Reserve flagged fewer interest rat

Published 21 Dec, 2018 09:43pm

Financial

Latam currencies fall as dollar recovers; Brazil stocks rise

Latin American currencies fell on Friday as the dollar recovered from one-month lows, while stocks in Brazil rose, led b

Published 21 Dec, 2018 09:37pm

Financial

C$ hits 19-month low as falling oil prices offset GDP gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a 19-month low against its US counterpart on Friday as stocks and the price of

Published 21 Dec, 2018 08:55pm

Financial

Latam FX gains against soft dollar, stocks mostly slip

Latin American currencies rose on Thursday to take advantage of a weak dollar, with Mexico's peso among the top gainers,

Published 20 Dec, 2018 10:44pm

Financial

Dollar sinks to 3-month low vs yen on US rate outlook, growth fears

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a more than three-month low against the yen on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve signaled

Published 20 Dec, 2018 09:39pm

Financial

C$ lags other G10 currencies as oil prices slump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback Thursday but hit a 1-1/2-year low earlier in the s

Published 20 Dec, 2018 09:34pm

Financial

C$ firms versus broadly weaker greenback as jobs climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday, steadying after it hit a 1-1/2-yea

Published 20 Dec, 2018 04:14pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles to 1-month low on US rate outlook, growth concerns

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a one-month low on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve signaled fewer interest rate hik

Published 20 Dec, 2018 04:01pm

Financial

C$ hits 18-month low as Fed disappoints Wall St

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a 1-1/2-year low against the greenback on Wednesday, pressured by softer-th

Published 19 Dec, 2018 10:25pm

Financial

Dollar slides as investors brace for cautious Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar fell across the board on Wednesday, as investors bet the Federal Reserve would signal a slower pace

Published 19 Dec, 2018 04:44pm

Financial

Dollar drops to one-week low as caution grows ahead of Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a one-week low on Tuesday as investors unwound long bets on the currency, anticipating the

Published 18 Dec, 2018 04:12pm

Financial

Mexican peso, Brazilian real make marginal moves vs dollar

The Brazilian real and the Mexican peso struggled to hold gains against a softer dollar on Tuesday, with investors await

Published 18 Dec, 2018 03:46pm

Financial

Dollar scales to 18-month peak as gloom grows outside US

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a 18-month high against a basket of currencies on Friday, as worrisome political and ec

Published 17 Dec, 2018 11:29pm

Financial

C$ slips as oil prices drop, rate hike bets fade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday, underperforming most other G10 currencies as

Published 17 Dec, 2018 10:19pm

Financial

C$ lags most other G10 currencies as stocks retreat

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, underperforming most other G10 currencies as

Published 17 Dec, 2018 04:42pm

Financial

Dollar slides ahead of Fed rate decision on Wednesday

NEW YORK: The dollar on Monday fell from an 18-month high reached the previous session, ahead of the Federal Reserve's p

Published 17 Dec, 2018 04:33pm

Financial

US dollar net longs fall after near 2-year high in previous week

NEW YORK: Speculators pared back net long bets on the US dollar after a nearly two-year high the previous week, acco

Published 14 Dec, 2018 09:43pm

Financial

Dollar adds gains after solid US Nov retail sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against the euro and yen on Friday as solid domestic store sales in November reduced s

Published 14 Dec, 2018 02:06pm

Financial

Euro steady as ECB ends bond purchases, pound gains

NEW YORK: The euro held steady against the dollar on Thursday after the European Central Bank, as expected, halted n

Published 13 Dec, 2018 10:36pm

Financial

Pound retreats as size of May win underscores Brexit deal opposition

LONDON: Sterling retreated from earlier highs on Wednesday after Prime Minister Theresa May survived an attempt to o

Published 12 Dec, 2018 11:20pm

Financial

Sterling jumps on UK no-confidence vote bets; euro gains

NEW YORK: The pound rallied on Wednesday, rebounding from a 20-month low, as traders bet British Prime Minister Ther

Published 12 Dec, 2018 09:14pm

Financial

Dollar index holds losses after in-line US CPI data

NEW YORK: The dollar remained at lower levels versus a basket of currencies on Wednesday as US consumer prices were unch

Published 12 Dec, 2018 02:51pm

Financial

Latam currencies buoyed by trade hopes; Brazil stocks jump 1pc

Latin American currencies rose against a soft dollar on Wednesday as investors piled into risky emerging market assets a

Published 12 Dec, 2018 02:47pm

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C$ climbs amid optimism on US-China trade negotiations

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, boosted by higher oil prices and inve

Published 12 Dec, 2018 02:38pm

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Pound keeps falling on Brexit quagmire; global stocks mixed

NEW YORK: The British pound fell again Tuesday due to mounting uncertainty over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plan

Published 12 Dec, 2018 06:59am

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Dollar firms on hopes for US-China trade talks, pound steadies

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, hovering near a two-week high, as China

Published 11 Dec, 2018 08:47pm

Financial

Brexit vote delay sinks sterling; dollar rebounds

NEW YORK: The pound slumped to its weakest level in 20 months against the dollar on Monday as British Prime Minister

Published 10 Dec, 2018 09:51pm

Financial

C$ dips as oil prices decline, belly of curve inverts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices declined and the spread betw

Published 10 Dec, 2018 04:01pm

Financial

Latam currencies weaken, Brazil stocks fall amid global growth worries

Most Latin American currencies weakened on Monday as the dollar nursed losses from a sharp drop in the previous session

Published 10 Dec, 2018 03:20pm

Financial

C$ jumps as record jobs gain catches market cold

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday after domestic data showing a record

Published 07 Dec, 2018 10:29pm

Financial

Dollar index turns negative after US nonfarm payrolls data

NEW YORK: The dollar erased gains against a basket of currencies on Friday, after data showed US job growth slowed in N

Published 07 Dec, 2018 02:26pm

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Dollar under pressure as US yields fall; yen, euro gain

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against major peers on Thursday as US Treasury yields tumbled and traders scaled back expe

Published 06 Dec, 2018 04:59pm

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C$ falls as Bank of Canada's Poloz says economy weaker than expected

The Canadian dollar fell against its US counterpart on Thursday to a nearly 18-month low, as Bank of Canada Governor Ste

Published 06 Dec, 2018 04:17pm

Financial

Dollar recovers as hit from fears of US recession eases

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday, as the boost to the euro and the yen from worries about a possible U

Published 05 Dec, 2018 09:50pm

Financial

C$ hits 18-month low as investors slash rate hike bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to one-and-a-half-year low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as investor

Published 05 Dec, 2018 08:59pm

Financial

Dollar steadies as hit from fears of US recession eases

NEW YORK: The dollar steadied on Wednesday, as the boost to the euro and the yen from worries about a possible U.S.

Published 05 Dec, 2018 08:55pm

Financial

C$ dips ahead of Bank of Canada interest rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Wednesday ahead of an interest rate decision by t

Published 05 Dec, 2018 04:01pm

Financial

Most LatAm currencies weaken, US yields in focus

A soft dollar did little to support Latin American currencies in early trade on Wednesday as a flattening of part of the

Published 05 Dec, 2018 04:00pm

Financial

Sterling touches 17-month low as May suffers new Brexit setbacks

LONDON/NEW YORK: Sterling briefly swooned to a 17-month low on Tuesday, before recovering ground to trade little-cha

Published 04 Dec, 2018 10:46pm

Financial

Dollar weak as US Treasury yield curve inversion sparks recession fears

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields fell, feeding fears that the Federal Reserve cou

Published 04 Dec, 2018 10:38pm

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Dollar drops as US Treasury yield curve inversion sparks recession fears

NEW YORK: The dollar fell broadly on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields slipped, feeding fears that the Federal Reserve

Published 04 Dec, 2018 06:30pm

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C$ builds marginally on Monday's rally as oil prices climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday, adding modestly to its gains from the d

Published 04 Dec, 2018 02:37pm

Financial

Dollar dips on US-China trade war truce; Aussie, yuan gain

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar fell broadly on Monday, as currencies battered by trade tensions between the United States

Published 03 Dec, 2018 09:47pm

Financial

US-China trade war truce dings dollar; Aussie, yuan advance

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell broadly on Monday, as currencies battered by trade tensions between the United States a

Published 03 Dec, 2018 08:59pm

Financial

Mexican peso jumps on airport bond buyback plan, trade relief

The Mexican peso rallied on Monday after authorities offered to buy back bonds tied to a scrapped airport project, while

Published 03 Dec, 2018 02:18pm

Financial

Dollar gains as trade talks between US and China take focus

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday as investors prepared for the outcome of trade talks between the United States a

Published 30 Nov, 2018 08:04pm

Financial

C$ retreats as oil prices drop, investors eye G20 summit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday as oil prices dropped, while North American l

Published 30 Nov, 2018 03:00pm

Financial

Mexican peso dips on trade worries, president-elect inauguration

The Mexican peso weakened on Friday on market caution ahead of trade talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chi

Published 30 Nov, 2018 02:58pm

Financial

Dollar higher as trade talks between US and China take focus

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Friday as investors prepared for the fallout from trade talks between the United St

Published 30 Nov, 2018 02:52pm

Financial

Dollar recovers slightly after losses triggered by Powell's comment

NEW YORK: The greenback gained slightly on Thursday as investors continued to digest comments from Federal Reserve C

Published 29 Nov, 2018 08:22pm

Financial

Latam currencies advance on signs of cautious Fed

The Mexican peso and Brazilian real climbed on Thursday, together with most of their emerging market peers, as the dolla

Published 29 Nov, 2018 02:52pm

Financial

Dollar drops as Fed's Powell says rates near neutral

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled from two-week highs on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that

Published 28 Nov, 2018 08:51pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Fed's Clarida backs further rate hikes

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit two-week highs on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida backed furthe

Published 27 Nov, 2018 08:09pm

Financial

Euro slips as Draghi notes slowing growth

NEW YORK: The euro weakened against the greenback on Monday, giving up earlier gains, after European Central Bank Pr

Published 26 Nov, 2018 07:25pm

Financial

Pound regains ground as Brexit storm rages

NEW YORK: The pound rebounded against the dollar Friday, a day after a severe shellacking, as some investors were willin

Published 16 Nov, 2018 11:12pm

Financial

TSX rises 0.07 percent

NEW YORK: The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX rose 10.62 points, or 0.07 percent, to 15,155.50. Leading the inde

Published 16 Nov, 2018 09:46pm

Financial

Dollar, US yields slide on Fed official rate talk

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened and Treasury yields slid on Friday after a top Federal Reserve official said US interes

Published 16 Nov, 2018 09:43pm

Financial

Sterling sags on Brexit fears, traders favor yen, dollar

NEW YORK: The sterling tumbled on Thursday after British ministers resigned in protest against a draft Brexit agreement,

Published 15 Nov, 2018 09:36pm

Financial

Sterling dives on Brexit uncertainty, world stocks down for sixth day

NEW YORK: Sterling tumbled on Thursday and a gauge of global stocks declined for a sixth straight session as political d

Published 15 Nov, 2018 08:33pm

Financial

Mexico steady ahead of central bank meeting, Argentine peso lower

The Mexican peso was steady against a strong dollar on Thursday ahead of a Bank of Mexico meeting when a rate rise is wi

Published 15 Nov, 2018 08:21pm

Financial

Dollar index holds rise after US Oct retail sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar held its earlier gains versus a basket of currencies on Thursday as data showed a stronger-than-exp

Published 15 Nov, 2018 08:18pm

Financial

C$ edges higher as oil price steadies, China-US trade hopes grow

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices stabilized and

Published 15 Nov, 2018 07:36pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain, set to snap six-session losing run

Latin American currencies were on track to snap a six-session losing run on Wednesday, with the dollar tepid after the r

Published 14 Nov, 2018 11:02pm

Financial

Sterling pares losses after UK cabinet backs Brexit deal

NEW YORK: Sterling scaled back its losses against the euro and dollar on Wednesday after Britain's Prime Minister Theres

Published 14 Nov, 2018 10:21pm

Financial

Euro, pound rise as U.K. PM May gets backing on Brexit deal

NEW YORK: The euro and sterling gained on Wednesday as British Prime Minister Theresa May obtained backing from her cabi

Published 14 Nov, 2018 09:59pm

Financial

C$ steadies after hitting 4-month low on oil price slump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Tuesday, steadying after it touched the weakest

Published 13 Nov, 2018 10:52pm

Financial

Hopes for Brexit deal lift euro and sterling

NEW YORK: The euro and sterling rose on Tuesday as Britain and the European Union agreed on a preliminary text for the n

Published 13 Nov, 2018 09:02pm

Financial

Euro, sterling gain on hopes for Brexit deal

NEW YORK: The euro and sterling rose on Tuesday following comments from a British official that signaled Britain and

Published 13 Nov, 2018 04:28pm

Financial

C$ edges higher, oil price rebound supports

The Canadian dollar edged higher against a broadly stronger US dollar on Monday, supported by a bounce in the price of o

Published 12 Nov, 2018 09:05pm

Financial

Dollar climbs to 16-month peak; pound falls on Brexit fears

NEW YORK: The dollar reached a 16-month high on Monday against a basket of currencies as investors built bets on a Feder

Published 12 Nov, 2018 07:38pm

Financial

Dollar hits 16-month high; tech woes crunch stocks

NEW YORK: The US dollar surged on Monday to its highest point in 16 months against a basket of currencies and world stoc

Published 12 Nov, 2018 06:39pm

Financial

Dollar jumps on Europe risks, Fed bets; stocks weaken amid tech nerves

NEW YORK: The US dollar surged on Monday to its highest point in 16 months against a basket of currencies and world

Published 12 Nov, 2018 05:27pm

Financial

Oil prices, stock markets slide; dollar higher

LONDON: Oil prices and stock markets slumped Friday, with Brent North Sea crude tumbling under $70, while the dollar str

Published 09 Nov, 2018 07:27pm

Financial

Dollar jumps after strong economy keeps Fed on track for Dec hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened against the euro on Thursday after the Federal Reserve held rates steady as expecte

Published 08 Nov, 2018 11:02pm

Financial

Dollar ticks up ahead of Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The US dollar pulled out of its post-election slump, rising modestly on Thursday morning ahead of a Federa

Published 08 Nov, 2018 04:47pm

Financial

Dollar dips after midterm election splits power in US Congress

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar edged lower on Wednesday, with some investors tiptoeing back into riskier assets after mid

Published 07 Nov, 2018 04:51pm

Financial

Dollar steady as Americans head to the polls

NEW YORK: The dollar was essentially unchanged on Tuesday as Americans headed to the polls, as its moves were limite

Published 06 Nov, 2018 05:13pm

Financial

LatAm currencies, stocks gain ahead of US elections

Latin American currencies recorded meager gains on Monday as a weaker dollar helped overcome caution ahead of US congres

Published 05 Nov, 2018 06:25pm

Financial

Dollar up as US-China trade tensions linger, jobs data helps

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen and the euro on Friday in a choppy session, as worries that a trade deal betwe

Published 02 Nov, 2018 08:17pm

Financial

C$ slips as domestic data caps December rate hike bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dipped against a broadly stronger greenback on Friday, reversing from an earlier one-week h

Published 02 Nov, 2018 08:07pm

Financial

Sterling soars on Brexit deal hopes; dollar hit as risk sentiment improves

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated across the board on Thursday and sterling rose the most in nine months on reports tha

Published 01 Nov, 2018 05:03pm

Financial

Mexican peso falls on Fitch warning, fears over new government

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso fell 2 percent on Wednesday after credit agency Fitch warned it could downgrade the country's

Published 31 Oct, 2018 09:05pm

Financial

Argentine peso closes October with double-digit growth

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso closed stronger on Wednesday, finishing a month of gains after the government's Internati

Published 31 Oct, 2018 08:43pm

Financial

Dollar at new 16-month high as US data supports

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged up to a fresh 16-month high against a basket of key currencies on Wednesday on the back of

Published 31 Oct, 2018 08:29pm

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C$ firms as stocks climb, Poloz sticks to rate-hike message

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Tuesday, boosted by gains for s

Published 30 Oct, 2018 09:06pm

Financial

Dollar gains on euro on Merkel exit news, US data helps

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the euro on Monday, close to a 10-week high hit last week, on news German Chan

Published 29 Oct, 2018 08:11pm

Financial

Dollar up vs euro on Merkel exit news, US data supports

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the euro, on Monday, close to a 10-week high hit last week, on news German

Published 29 Oct, 2018 03:41pm

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Dollar topples from two-month high as Wall St worries persist

NEW YORK: The US dollar followed Wall Street lower on Friday, falling from the two-month high hit earlier in the day aft

Published 26 Oct, 2018 09:30pm

Financial

C$ hits a 6-week low as stocks slide; losses pared

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slumped to a six-week low against its US counterpart on Friday before paring its decline, a

Published 26 Oct, 2018 09:10pm

Financial

Yields near three-week lows amid stock market volatility

NEW YORK: US Treasury held near three-week lows on Thursday as volatile equity markets boosted demand for low-risk US go

Published 25 Oct, 2018 08:41pm

Financial

Latam currencies stable on gains in Brazil's real, Mexican peso

Latin American currencies recovered from early losses on Thursday as Brazil's real and Mexico's peso gained against a st

Published 25 Oct, 2018 08:34pm

Financial

Euro at 2-month low as ECB plans tightening despite 'uncertainties'

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a two-month low on Thursday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the bank

Published 25 Oct, 2018 07:36pm

Financial

Dollar up against euro as Wall St jumps, Draghi frets

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against the euro on Thursday after US equities jumped at the open, while European Cent

Published 25 Oct, 2018 07:32pm

Financial

C$ notches one-week high on prospect of faster rate hikes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday after the Bank of C

Published 24 Oct, 2018 09:35pm

Financial

US dollar boosted by weakness on Wall St, euro zone data

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Wednesday as stocks fell and after European data signaled that economic growth could be

Published 24 Oct, 2018 09:11pm

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C$ little changed before expected BoC rate hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday, outperforming some other ma

Published 24 Oct, 2018 03:12pm

Financial

Dollar down against other safe havens even as US stocks recover

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered some of its early losses on Tuesday afternoon as the sell-off in US stocks eased, but

Published 23 Oct, 2018 09:11pm

Financial

C$ edges lower as oil and stock prices slide

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil and stock prices declined, alt

Published 23 Oct, 2018 02:24pm

Financial

US dollar rises against pound as Brexit talks remain in flux

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Monday as the British pound fell on news that Brexit negotiations with the European Unio

Published 22 Oct, 2018 07:50pm

Financial

C$ nears five-week low ahead of BoC rate decision this week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as the greenback broadly rose and do

Published 22 Oct, 2018 04:48pm

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US dollar up on slides in pound, euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Monday as the British pound fell on news that Brexit negotiations with the European

Published 22 Oct, 2018 04:36pm

Financial

C$ hits one-week low as oil prices extend decline

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices added to a

Published 18 Oct, 2018 02:20pm

Financial

Higher Treasury yields boost dollar

NEW YORK: The US dollar index traded near one-week highs on Thursday as Treasury yields edged higher, after minutes from

Published 18 Oct, 2018 02:11pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Fed minutes show further rate hikes likely

NEW YORK: The US dollar index rose to its highest levels in a week on Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reser

Published 17 Oct, 2018 08:52pm

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Dollar steady as stock gains show improving risk sentiment

NEW YORK: The US dollar index was little changed on Tuesday while emerging market currencies outperformed, as rising

Updated 19 Oct, 2018 11:27am

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C$ rallies as business optimism backs further rate hikes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest in five days against its US counterpart on Monday, after a

Published 15 Oct, 2018 11:30pm

Financial

Dollar dips as US retail sales misses expectations

NEW YORK: The US dollar dipped on Monday after retail sales data for September missed economists' expectations, and

Published 15 Oct, 2018 10:35pm

Financial

Dollar slips on stock losses, lower bond yields

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a near two-week low on Thursday against a basket of currencies as traders pared greenba

Published 11 Oct, 2018 11:14pm

Financial

Dollar sinks on stock losses, falling bond yields

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a near two-week low on Thursday against a basket of currencies as traders pared greenba

Published 11 Oct, 2018 10:53pm

Financial

C$ recovers from near 2-week low on US inflation miss

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday, recovering from an earlier 12-day low as

Published 11 Oct, 2018 10:51pm

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C$ recovers from near 2-week low as Treasury yields fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its broadly weaker U.S. counterpart on Thursday, recovering from an earlie

Published 11 Oct, 2018 08:44pm

Financial

Dollar falls on lower bond yields, US CPI miss

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened to a near two-week low on Thursday against a basket of currencies as traders reduced t

Published 11 Oct, 2018 08:39pm

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Dollar holds losses after CPI rises less than forecast

NEW YORK: The dollar held its earlier losses on Thursday against a basket of currencies as data showed domestic consumer

Published 11 Oct, 2018 01:52pm

Financial

Offshore yuan holds gain after Trump remarks on China stance

NEW YORK: The Chinese yuan held its earlier gains in offshore markets on Thursday as US President Donald Trump told Fox

Published 11 Oct, 2018 01:43pm

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Euro, sterling rise on hopes for Brexit deal

NEW YORK: The euro and sterling rose on Wednesday, underpinned by optimism for a Brexit deal, while the dollar lost

Published 10 Oct, 2018 11:00pm

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C$ lags G10 currencies as oil prices tumble

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Wednesday to a 10-day low against its US counterpart, underperforming other

Published 10 Oct, 2018 10:27pm

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Dollar rally pauses, but stays solid on US economy, Fed outlook

TOKYO: The dollar slipped further from seven-week highs on Wednesday although underlying support for the greenback remai

Published 10 Oct, 2018 12:28pm

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Dollar index retreats from 7-week high, sterling rises

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped on Tuesday due to a fall in US bond yields after touching a seven-week peak against a ba

Published 10 Oct, 2018 12:24am

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C$ turns higher as US Treasury yields slip

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday, clawing back its losses from earlie

Published 09 Oct, 2018 10:22pm

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Dollar touches 7-week high, Italy worries weigh on euro

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday, boosted by rising US bond yields to a seven-week peak against a basket of curr

Published 09 Oct, 2018 08:00pm

Financial

Argentine peso extends rally; central bank debt a worry

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's currency extended its week-long rally on Tuesday and investors swarmed over peso-denomina

Published 09 Oct, 2018 07:08pm

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Euro hits 7-week low on Italy budget row, yuan falls

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a seven-week low against the dollar on Monday on a spat between Italy and the European Un

Published 08 Oct, 2018 10:25pm

Financial

Argentine stocks rise on Brazilian election result, peso stronger

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso continued to rally on Monday while the country's stock market rose on the results of

Published 08 Oct, 2018 07:36pm

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Dollar up in Asia as China loosens policy, yuan slips

SYDNEY: The dollar edged higher on Monday as China followed an easing in domestic policy by allowing its yuan to fall, t

Published 08 Oct, 2018 11:58am

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Dollar extends two-week run of gains, data eyed

LONDON: The dollar climbed on Monday, building on last week's gains as weakness in global markets, led by Chinese equiti

Published 08 Oct, 2018 11:55am

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Argentina peso snaps three-day rally with more losses expected

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso fell on Thursday, pressured by the recession-hit country's dismal inflation outlook a

Published 04 Oct, 2018 07:32pm

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Dollar near 11-month highs against yen as bond yields surge

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened on Thursday but stayed near recent highs against the euro and yen, as investors evaluat

Published 04 Oct, 2018 03:04pm

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Argentina peso opens down 2.23pc, pressured by higher US rates

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso was 2.23 percent weaker on Thursday at 38.55 per dollar, driven lower by expectations tha

Published 04 Oct, 2018 03:02pm

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Dollar hits six-week highs on hawkish Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to its highest in six weeks on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said

Published 03 Oct, 2018 09:20pm

Financial

Dollar gains after strong ADP jobs data, Italy weighs on euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained on Wednesday as data supported the view that the US economy is in strong shape and as

Published 03 Oct, 2018 08:17pm

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Dollar gains after strong ADP jobs data, Italy weighs on euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained on Wednesday as data supported the view that the US economy is in strong shape and as con

Published 03 Oct, 2018 02:23pm

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Argentine peso opens 0.93pc higher, extends rally into 3rd day

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso opened 0.93 percent stronger on Wednesday at 37.80 to the US dollar, traders said as the

Published 03 Oct, 2018 01:59pm

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C$ dips but holds on to most of NAFTA deal gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Wednesday as comments by a top US policymaker boo

Published 03 Oct, 2018 01:57pm

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Euro weakens to six-week low as Italian concerns weigh

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a six-week low on Tuesday after a senior lawmaker in one of Italy's ruling parties said m

Published 02 Oct, 2018 11:29pm

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Argentina peso strengthens ahead of central bank debt sale

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso rallied for a second day in a row on Tuesday, strengthening 2.33 percent ahead of the cen

Published 02 Oct, 2018 03:18pm

Financial

C$ clings to NAFTA deal gains, beating most other currencies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Tuesday, holding on to mo

Published 02 Oct, 2018 02:40pm

Financial

Euro weakens to 6-week low; Italian concerns weigh

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a six-week low on Tuesday after a senior lawmaker in one of Italy's ruling parties said most

Published 02 Oct, 2018 02:37pm

Financial

Euro falls vs dollar on Italy budget concerns

NEW YORK: The euro dipped against the greenback on Monday on renewed concerns about Italy's budget, while the Canadi

Published 01 Oct, 2018 10:11pm

Financial

Sterling gains on Brexit report, euro falls on Italian budget concerns

NEW YORK: The British pound rose against the US dollar on Monday on a Bloomberg report that the UK government was propos

Published 01 Oct, 2018 03:08pm

Financial

Canadian dollar jumps after trade deal; euro struggles

LONDON: The Canadian dollar rallied half a percent against the US dollar on Monday as investors rushed to buy riskier as

Published 01 Oct, 2018 11:43am

Financial

Brazilian real hits highest rate against dollar in five weeks

Sao Paulo: Brazil's currency dipped under four reals to the dollar for the first time in five weeks at close on Thursday

Published 28 Sep, 2018 08:06am

Financial

Dollar gains on Fed rate outlook; euro falls

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to its highest in more than a week against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, boost

Published 27 Sep, 2018 10:47pm

Financial

C$ lags greenback, beats other G10 currencies ahead of Poloz

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a two-week low versus the greenback on Thursday, but ahead of a speech by Bank

Published 27 Sep, 2018 10:36pm

Financial

C$ hits two-week low as investors trim bets on NAFTA deal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a two-week low against an advancing greenback on Thursday, after criticism of C

Published 27 Sep, 2018 08:25pm

Financial

US dollar rises on weaker euro, Fed policy; stocks gain

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to touch a one-week high against a basket of major currencies on Thursday following a h

Published 27 Sep, 2018 08:17pm

Financial

Dollar flat before Fed meeting; investors eye outlook

LONDON: The dollar was flat on Wednesday before an expected Federal Reserve interest rate hike priced in by investors st

Published 26 Sep, 2018 01:51pm

Financial

Euro climbs to more than 3-month high on Draghi's comments

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a more than a three-month high against the dollar on Monday after European Central Bank c

Published 25 Sep, 2018 12:10am

Financial

Euro rises to more than 3-month high on Draghi's comments

NEW YORK: The euro rose to more than a three-month high against the dollar on Monday after European Central Bank chi

Published 24 Sep, 2018 08:38pm

Financial

C$ holds on to gains as wholesale trade beats estimates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, holding onto recent gains, as oil

Published 24 Sep, 2018 03:41pm

Financial

Pound surges, buoyed by retail sales and Brexit hopes

LONDON: Sterling added more than a cent to hit two-month highs on Thursday after forecast-beating UK retail sales da

Published 20 Sep, 2018 07:59pm

Financial

Dollar weakens across the board as trade war concerns ebb

NEW YORK: The dollar fell across the board on Thursday as a resurgence in global risk appetite on relief that new U.

Published 20 Sep, 2018 05:29pm

Financial

LatAm currencies up after latest US-China trade tariffs

BRASILIA: Latin American currencies on Wednesday firmed as investors saw the latest round of U.S-China trade tariffs as

Published 20 Sep, 2018 02:55am

Financial

Dollar slips vs euro, Aussie as investors discount trade tensions

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged lower against the euro and fell to the lowest in nearly three weeks against the risk-s

Published 19 Sep, 2018 04:45pm

Financial

Dollar steady as investors digest Sino-US tariff news

NEW YORK: The dollar was steady against the euro and the Japanese yen and slipped against the risk-sensitive Aussie,

Published 19 Sep, 2018 03:16pm

Financial

Dollar steady as US, China escalate trade war

NEW YORK: The US dollar was little changed on Tuesday, close to a three-week low against the euro, as Washington and

Published 18 Sep, 2018 04:03pm

Financial

Dollar weak as euro, sterling rise on Brexit optimism

NEW YORK: Sterling and the euro advanced against the US dollar on Monday, amid optimism that Britain would reach a deal

Published 17 Sep, 2018 08:26pm

Financial

Argentine peso rises as IMF sees progress and Macri submits budget bill

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's battered peso currency inched higher and the risk of its bonds defaulting declined on Monday a

Published 17 Sep, 2018 08:03pm

Financial

C$ steadies ahead of trade news as investors bet on volatility

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday as investors sat tight ahead of pot

Published 17 Sep, 2018 07:58pm

Financial

Brexit optimism boosts euro, sterling; trade tensions help yen

NEW YORK: Sterling and the euro advanced against the US dollar on Monday, amid optimism over prospects for a Brexit deal

Published 17 Sep, 2018 07:57pm

Financial

Dollar broadly weaker as trade concerns weigh

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped broadly on Monday as investors worried that Washington was set to announce a new rou

Published 17 Sep, 2018 04:53pm

Financial

Dollar bounces on solid US data, higher yields

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Friday, rebounding from a near 1-1/2-month low, as upbeat US

Published 14 Sep, 2018 07:46pm

Financial

Brazilian real closes at record 4.197 to the dollar

SAO PAULO: Brazil's currency closed at a record high of 4.197 to the dollar on Thursday amid uncertainty surrounding nex

Published 13 Sep, 2018 09:06pm

Financial

Brazil real underperforms on election jitters; LatAm currencies up

BRASILIA: The Brazilian real fell on Thursday due to mounting concerns around this year's elections, underperforming oth

Published 13 Sep, 2018 07:25pm

Financial

C$ nears 2-week high on NAFTA trade optimism, higher oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near-two-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday, boosted by hi

Published 12 Sep, 2018 10:24pm

Financial

Dollar index holds near session lows after Fed's Beige Book

NEW YORK: The dollar held near its session lows against a basket of currencies on Wednesday in the wake of the Federal R

Published 12 Sep, 2018 07:19pm

Financial

Argentine peso closes down 1.4pc at 38.5 per dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso closed 1.4 percent weaker at 38.5 per dollar on Wednesday, traders said, citing lack of c

Published 12 Sep, 2018 07:15pm

Financial

Euro firms ahead of ECB meeting, dollar falls

NEW YORK: The euro rose on Wednesday in advance of the European Central Bank meeting, putting pressure on the dollar

Published 12 Sep, 2018 04:30pm

Financial

Renewed US-China trade jitters prop up dollar

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged up against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as concerns about trade friction betwee

Published 11 Sep, 2018 09:22pm

Financial

Argentina peso falls 1.63pc to 38 per dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso fell 1.63 pct on Tuesday in early afternoon trading to 38 per dollar, pressured by weakne

Published 11 Sep, 2018 05:49pm

Financial

C$ steady ahead of more talks on NAFTA trade deal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Tuesday, maintaining this week's narrow range a

Published 11 Sep, 2018 05:21pm

Financial

Brazil real, stocks fall after leftists surge in election poll

SAO PAULO: Brazil's currency weakened as much as 1.9 pct on Tuesday after a new poll showed key leftist candidates gaini

Published 11 Sep, 2018 05:18pm

Financial

Dollar gains on renewed US-China trade worries

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged up against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as concerns about trade friction betwee

Published 11 Sep, 2018 04:46pm

Financial

Dollar up on solid US August jobs report; trade tensions lurk

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against a basket of other currencies on Friday, as US job growth surged in August, but inve

Published 07 Sep, 2018 09:01pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as sterling, euro advance; trade tensions support greenback

NEW YORK: The dollar edged down on Thursday following a bounce in European currencies, but concerns about US President D

Published 06 Sep, 2018 07:58pm

Financial

C$ hovers near 7-week low as NAFTA trade talks resume

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday, holding near its lowest in near

Published 05 Sep, 2018 09:02pm

Financial

Dollar weaker as soft-Brexit hopes boost pound, euro

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated modestly against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday as sterling and the euro rose

Published 05 Sep, 2018 09:01pm

Financial

Brazil real erases losses after prosecutors charge leftist VP candidate

BRASILIA: The Brazilian real erased early losses on Tuesday after state prosecutors charged Workers Party vice president

Published 04 Sep, 2018 07:20pm

Financial

Dollar rises across the board as trade tensions support

NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Tuesday as concerns about a possible escalation in trade conflict between the U

Published 04 Sep, 2018 04:18pm

Financial

Brazil real slumps on election, global selloff; Argentine peso tumbles

BRASILIA: The Brazilian real slumped on Monday as mounting concerns over this year's presidential election added to glob

Published 03 Sep, 2018 09:31pm

Financial

Argentina's peso firms over 6pc, Mexican peso flat

MEXICO CITY: Argentina's battered peso rebounded on Friday, firming more than 6 percent, after the central bank auctione

Published 31 Aug, 2018 10:26pm

Financial

C$ hits one-week low as NAFTA trade deal remains elusive

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Friday as investor optimism dimmed

Published 31 Aug, 2018 08:41pm

Financial

Dollar gains for 2nd day as global trade tension heats up

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for a second straight session on Friday on concerns about global trade conflict as the United

Published 31 Aug, 2018 06:59pm

Financial

Argentine peso in free-fall despite central bank rate hike to 60pc

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso lost as much as nearly one-fifth of its value on Thursday despite the central bank's hiki

Published 30 Aug, 2018 08:16pm

Financial

C$ slides as September rate hike prospects fade on GDP miss

The Canadian dollar fell versus the greenback on Thursday as data showed the domestic economy grew at a slower pace in t

Published 30 Aug, 2018 08:08pm

Financial

Dollar advances on US-China trade concerns, emerging market woes

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for the first time in five days on Thursday, as risk appetite eased and stocks gave up gains n

Published 30 Aug, 2018 07:58pm

Financial

Dollar gains on US-China trade concerns, emerging market woes

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Thursday for the first time in five days, as risk appetite eased and stocks gave up gai

Published 30 Aug, 2018 04:04pm

Financial

Argentina peso crashes amid tumult; Mexico peso gets NAFTA boost

MEXICO CITY: Argentina's peso suffered its biggest one-day slide in almost three years on Wednesday after the central ba

Published 29 Aug, 2018 11:07pm

Financial

C$ holds on to gains on NAFTA trade deal optimism

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Wednesday to keep hold of this week's gains as i

Published 29 Aug, 2018 07:21pm

Financial

Argentine peso hits new low, central bank sells $200mn in reserves

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's central bank auctioned a total of $200 million in two currency auctions of its reserves on Tue

Published 28 Aug, 2018 08:42pm

Financial

Brazil real leads losses as election jitters overshadow NAFTA

BRASILIA: The Brazilian real led losses in Latin America as lingering concerns over presidential elections overshadowed

Published 28 Aug, 2018 08:34pm

Financial

Dollar weakens after Powell speech suggests slower tightening pace

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a second straight session on Monday, still weighed down by comments from Federal Reser

Published 27 Aug, 2018 04:05pm

Financial

Mexico peso extends gains on news of US-Mexico trade deal

BRASILIA: The Mexican peso jumped on Monday after the United States and Mexico reached a deal that could replace NAF

Published 27 Aug, 2018 03:53pm

Financial

Fed criticism drives dollar to eight-week low against yen

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened to an eight-week low against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald T

Published 21 Aug, 2018 04:31pm

Financial

Dollar eases, yuan gains on US-China trade talks

NEW YORK: The US dollar eased off a 13-1/2 month peak on Thursday, while the Chinese yuan recovered from its weakest

Published 16 Aug, 2018 04:19pm

Financial

C$ steadies as domestic data offsets Keystone XL setback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was nearly unchanged against its US counterpart on Thursday after a planned oil pipelin

Published 16 Aug, 2018 03:15pm

Financial

Dollar fades from 13-month high, offshore yuan slumps

NEW YORK: The dollar ended little changed on Wednesday after reaching a 13-month peak against a basket of currencies

Published 16 Aug, 2018 12:40am

Financial

C$ weakens as oil prices and stocks slide

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices fell and a 13-month high for

Published 15 Aug, 2018 02:01pm

Financial

Dollar rises to 13-month peak on anxiety over Turkey

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced to a 13-month peak on Tuesday against a basket of major currencies as traders increase

Published 14 Aug, 2018 11:55pm

Financial

Euro slips on Turkey angst, dollar holds firm

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Tuesday, hitting 13-month lows against the dollar and Swiss franc, as traders fret over t

Published 14 Aug, 2018 11:04pm

Financial

Euro, emerging market currencies fall on Turkey's economic woes

NEW YORK: The fallout from the Turkish lira's plunge sent the euro to a new 13-month low and hammered emerging marke

Published 13 Aug, 2018 11:25pm

Financial

World markets shudder at Turkey contagion

New York: A plunge of the Turkish lira to record lows sent shivers through global markets Friday as investors worried ab

Published 11 Aug, 2018 07:20am

Financial

Dollar rises with focus on trade, economy; ruble, lira plunge

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most major currencies on Thursday in thin summer trading, as investors bet global

Published 10 Aug, 2018 12:25am

Financial

Dollar gains with focus on trade, strong economy; Russian rouble drops

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most major currencies on Thursday in thin summer trading, as investors bet global

Published 09 Aug, 2018 10:50pm

Financial

Dollar gains with focus on trade, strong economy; Russian rouble drops

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most major currencies on Thursday in thin summer trading, as investors bet global trad

Published 09 Aug, 2018 03:12pm

Financial

Sterling drops on Brexit fears, dollar index dips

NEW YORK: Sterling dropped to its lowest levels in almost a year on Wednesday on concerns about Britain's exit from

Published 09 Aug, 2018 12:30am

Financial

Retaliatory tariffs by China boost dollar, weaken yuan

NEW YORK: Retaliatory trade tariffs by China helped give the US dollar a mild boost on Wednesday while sterling slid

Published 08 Aug, 2018 11:15pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as China's yuan stabilizes

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the euro on Tuesday as the Chinese yuan showed more stability, after the gr

Published 08 Aug, 2018 12:00am

Financial

Dollar weakens as yuan stabilizes, euro gets technical support

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the euro on Tuesday as the Chinese yuan showed more stability, after the cu

Published 07 Aug, 2018 10:48pm

Financial

Sterling drops on Brexit fears, trade tensions boost dollar

NEW YORK: Concerns about Britain's plan to leave the euro zone sent the pound to an 11-week low against the greenbac

Published 06 Aug, 2018 11:40pm

Financial

Trade tensions boost dollar as Chinese stocks drop

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday, building on two consecutive weeks of gains, as investors bet that trade war rhe

Published 06 Aug, 2018 09:06pm

Financial

NYSE joins forces with Starbucks on bitcoin platform

NEW YORK: The New York Stock Exchange's parent company announced plans on Friday to launch a bitcoin trading platfor

Published 03 Aug, 2018 08:09pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as rate hike bets climb on trade data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday after domestic data showing a record high

Published 03 Aug, 2018 01:46pm

Financial

Dollar ascends further on trade war fears; US jobs data eyed

LONDON: The dollar rose for a fourth straight day on Friday, benefiting from turbulence caused by an escalating US-China

Published 03 Aug, 2018 12:58pm

Financial

C$ edges lower as trade tensions weigh on risk assets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Thursday as oil and stock prices

Published 02 Aug, 2018 02:09pm

Financial

Dollar edges up in quiet session as traders eye Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against a basket of peers on Wednesday, as major currencies traded in narrow ranges

Published 01 Aug, 2018 03:05pm

Financial

C$ little changed before Fed decision as investors eye trade risk

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday as the currency held onto recent

Published 01 Aug, 2018 02:27pm

Financial

C$ climbs to 7-week high as domestic economy strengthens

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose to a nearly seven-week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors wei

Published 01 Aug, 2018 01:29am

Financial

Bitcoin ends winning July on a sour note

NEW YORK: Bitcoin fell 5 percent on Tuesday, briefly hitting a one-week low below $7,700, and marking a poor finish

Published 01 Aug, 2018 01:20am

Financial

Yen knocked by BOJ decision, dollar firm ahead of Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped against the yen on Tuesday, after the Bank of Japan said it intends to keep rates low fo

Published 01 Aug, 2018 12:50am

Financial

C$ climbs to 7-week high on NAFTA optimism, oil rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly seven-week high against its US counterpart on Monday, boosted

Published 31 Jul, 2018 01:22am

Financial

Dollar edges lower vs yen with BoJ decision on tap

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar was slightly lower against the Japanese yen on Monday, as investors braced for the possibi

Published 31 Jul, 2018 12:15am

Financial

Yen firms against dollar as BoJ decision eyed; euro recovers

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower against the Japanese yen on Monday, as investors awaited a policy decision at the c

Published 31 Jul, 2018 12:02am

Financial

Dollar slips as central banks meet; euro recovers ground

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the euro on Monday, as the single currency recovered recent losses while mos

Published 30 Jul, 2018 10:30pm

Financial

C$ holds on to this week's gains after robust US data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Friday as the loonie held on to this w

Published 28 Jul, 2018 01:37am

Financial

Dollar dips as robust US GDP data fail to impress

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies on Friday as data showing the US economy rang up its str

Published 27 Jul, 2018 10:55pm

Financial

Euro drops most in a month as ECB stays on course

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Thursday, declining the most in a month, as the European Central Bank clung to its easy m

Published 26 Jul, 2018 09:37pm

Financial

Euro pares gains from PMI data; sterling up on Brexit direction

NEW YORK: The euro ceded its gains on Tuesday as robust but lower-than-expected business growth data did not alter m

Published 24 Jul, 2018 11:35pm

Financial

Dollar grinds upward on higher Treasury yields

NEW YORK: The US dollar marched steadily higher on Monday, helped by a rise in Treasury yields on expectations that

Published 24 Jul, 2018 12:40am

Financial

Dollar weakens on Trump criticism; stocks tepid

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened on Friday against key world currencies as President Donald Trump complained again about

Published 20 Jul, 2018 04:10pm

Financial

C$ extends gains vs US dollar after upbeat Canadian data

NEW YORK: The Canadian dollar extended gains against the US dollar on Friday after data showed Canada's annual inflation

Published 20 Jul, 2018 02:38pm

Financial

Dollar pulls back after Trump comments, world stocks dip

NEW YORK: The US dollar pulled back from year-high levels on Thursday against a basket of major currencies, while US Tre

Published 19 Jul, 2018 07:24pm

Financial

C$ recovers vs dollar after Trump's trade comments

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against the US dollar on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses, after President Donald T

Published 18 Jul, 2018 08:31pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains as investors cash in on boost from Fed's Powell

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated from a three-week high on Wednesday as investors cashed in on gains the currency made aft

Published 18 Jul, 2018 08:18pm

Financial

Bullish comments by Fed's Powell boost US dollar

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a three-week high on Wednesday, as demand increased after upbeat comments from US Feder

Published 18 Jul, 2018 04:30pm

Financial

Dollar hits three-week high, gold sinks to year low

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a three-week high on Wednesday against a basket of major currencies in the wake of an up

Published 18 Jul, 2018 04:19pm

Financial

Dollar higher after Powell deflects trade concerns

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell provided an upbeat assessment on the US e

Published 17 Jul, 2018 08:22pm

Financial

Sterling tumbles after UK parliament vote on trade bill

NEW YORK: Sterling dropped to a four-month low against the euro and a three-week trough versus the dollar as investors e

Published 17 Jul, 2018 08:18pm

Financial

Sterling slides as May faces another Brexit battle in parliament

LONDON: Sterling fell sharply on Tuesday as nervous investors cut positions before Prime Minister Theresa May's gove

Published 17 Jul, 2018 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar gains after Powell's upbeat tone in testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell provided an upbeat assessment on the

Published 17 Jul, 2018 03:36pm

Financial

Dollar eases as investors reset positions ahead of Powell testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday as investors pared long bets on the greenback and rebalanced their positions ahead o

Published 16 Jul, 2018 09:36pm

Financial

Dollar retreats as investors reset bets ahead of Powell's testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday after posting its largest weekly gain in a month last Friday, as investors pared

Published 16 Jul, 2018 05:27pm

Financial

Dollar gains sustained by trade war risk, rising inflation

NEW YORK: The US dollar held steady at a six-month high against the Japanese yen and a two-month high against the Swiss

Published 12 Jul, 2018 08:56pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from 10-day low as commodity markets stabilize

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday, rebounding from an earlier 10-day low,

Published 12 Jul, 2018 08:48pm

Financial

Yen weakens further as inflation, trade war reward dollar

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen to a six-month high on Thursday, bolstered by solid in

Published 12 Jul, 2018 03:14pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from 10-day low as risk appetite recovers

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday, rebounding from an earlier 10-day

Published 12 Jul, 2018 01:44pm

Financial

Dollar hits 6-month high against yen as trade fears trumped

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened on Wednesday as the market put aside trade tension fears and focused on the Labor D

Published 11 Jul, 2018 08:22pm

Financial

Dollar jumps as market focuses on strong data over trade tension

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Wednesday as the market put aside trade tension fears and focused on expectation-bea

Published 11 Jul, 2018 05:34pm

Financial

Bullish central bank news lifts euro, Canadian dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a daily high on Wednesday after a report that European Central Bank policymakers were spl

Published 11 Jul, 2018 03:47pm

Financial

C$ hits 1-week low on trade worries, before rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of an expected inte

Published 11 Jul, 2018 02:37pm

Financial

Dollar dips vs yen after report on more US tariffs on China

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the yen late on Tuesday following a Bloomberg report that US President Donald Trump

Published 10 Jul, 2018 09:50pm

Financial

C$ slips vs stronger greenback; BoC rate decision due Wednesday

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback climbed broadly, while

Published 10 Jul, 2018 02:57pm

Financial

Dollar nears six-month high against yen as risk appetite returns

NEW YORK: The dollar neared a six-month high against the safe-haven Japanese yen on Tuesday as investors bought risk

Published 10 Jul, 2018 02:30pm

Financial

C$ firms, near 4-week high ahead of potential rate hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly four-week high against its US counterpart on Monday as oil pri

Published 09 Jul, 2018 04:10pm

Financial

Dollar retraces losses as sterling dives on Boris Johnson exit

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar recovered from a 3-1/2 week low on Monday as the pound dived following the announcement th

Published 09 Jul, 2018 03:58pm

Financial

C$ holds near 3-week high on higher stocks, rate hike bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday, holding near its strongest in near

Published 06 Jul, 2018 01:36am

Financial

Dollar drops to 3-week low as euro rises; US payrolls in focus

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to three-week lows on Thursday as strong German industrial orders boosted the eu

Published 05 Jul, 2018 11:45pm

Financial

Mexico peso jumps on soothing words from president-elect

BRASILIA: The Mexican peso firmed sharply on Tuesday after the newly elected president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, sou

Published 03 Jul, 2018 10:12pm

Financial

Dollar slides as risk appetite picks up ahead of US holiday

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Tuesday in thin pre-holiday trading, as investors consolidated recent gains and focused les

Published 03 Jul, 2018 08:19pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as risk appetite improves ahead of US holiday

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Tuesday as investors consolidated recent gains and focused less on trade tensions, rais

Published 03 Jul, 2018 04:14pm

Financial

Dollar rises as trade tensions attract safe-haven bids

NEW YORK: The dollar started the third quarter on a positive note on Monday, benefiting from mounting global trade tensi

Published 02 Jul, 2018 08:44pm

Financial

Dollar dips as EU migration deal boosts euro

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped to a three-day low against the euro on Friday after European Union leaders reached an agree

Published 29 Jun, 2018 09:33pm

Financial

Argentina peso resumes slide, other Latam equities rise

BUENOS AIRES/SAO PAULO: After a week of relatively stability, the Argentine peso slid more than 2.5 percent on Friday, a

Published 29 Jun, 2018 09:21pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs yen as risk appetite improves

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against the yen on Thursday, as an absence of any fresh escalation in trade-related tension

Published 28 Jun, 2018 09:35pm

Financial

C$ gets boost from July rate hike bets, higher oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday, bolstered by a 3-1/2 year high for oil

Published 28 Jun, 2018 09:26pm

Financial

Mexico peso surges, Brazil real rebounds from rout

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso surged on Thursday by the most in more than a year ahead of a presidential election this week

Published 28 Jun, 2018 09:03pm

Financial

Latam currencies ease on lingering trade concerns

BRASILIA: Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday as concerns over escalating US-China trade tensions kept a lid

Published 27 Jun, 2018 10:25pm

Financial

C$ slides to 1-year low as Poloz cools July rate hike bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-year low against its US counterpart on Wednesday after a speech by Bank o

Published 27 Jun, 2018 10:07pm

Financial

Dollar gains as US backs softer restrictions on China investment

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose broadly on Wednesday, including against the Swiss franc and Japanese yen, both traditio

Published 27 Jun, 2018 04:34pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds as trade worries hurt high-yielding currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar rose across the board on Tuesday, as lingering global trade tensions prompted traders to ditch most

Published 26 Jun, 2018 08:35pm

Financial

C$ dips as trade tensions pressure equity markets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as worries over an escalating trade dispu

Published 25 Jun, 2018 04:56pm

Financial

Dollar dented by simmering trade worries

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the Japanese yen on Monday, as worries about escalating trade tensions between the

Published 25 Jun, 2018 04:21pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from 1-year low; oil surge counters domestic data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained against the greenback on Friday, recovering from an earlier one-year low, as a jump

Published 22 Jun, 2018 10:35pm

Financial

Dollar retreats from 11-month high; sterling rises after BOE

NEW YORK: The dollar fell from an 11-month high against a basket of major currencies on profit-taking on Thursday, while

Published 21 Jun, 2018 08:41pm

Financial

C$ near flat after hitting near 1-year low on lower oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Thursday after hitting its weakest in

Published 21 Jun, 2018 05:05pm

Financial

Dollar drops off 11-month peak after weak Philly Fed data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell off an 11-month high on Thursday against a basket of major currencies as the Philadelphia

Published 21 Jun, 2018 04:52pm

Financial

Euro holds slim losses after ECB Draghi's remarks

NEW YORK: The euro remained slightly lower against the dollar on Wednesday as European Bank President Mario Draghi s

Published 20 Jun, 2018 04:04pm

Financial

C$ drops to near one-year low as trade tensions weigh on oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly one-year low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as an escalatin

Published 20 Jun, 2018 01:10am

Financial

Dollar, yen gain as Trump fires off more tariff threats

NEW YORK: The dollar and yen rose on Tuesday as traders piled into perceived less risky currencies after US Presiden

Published 19 Jun, 2018 11:02pm

Financial

C$ drops to near one-year low amid global trade tensions

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly one-year low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as an escalating tr

Published 19 Jun, 2018 03:18pm

Financial

Argentine peso opens higher after central bank auction

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso opened up 0.2 percent at 27.65 per US dollar on Tuesday, following a day of sharp gains a

Published 19 Jun, 2018 03:08pm

Financial

Dollar, yen, Swiss franc rise on latest US tariff threat

NEW YORK: The dollar, yen and Swiss franc rose on Tuesday as traders piled into perceived less risky currencies after US

Published 19 Jun, 2018 02:49pm

Financial

C$ hits near one-year low amid rising trade tensions

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly one-year low against its US counterpart on Monday before paring so

Published 19 Jun, 2018 01:10am

Financial

Trade worries stoke safety demand for yen, Swiss franc

NEW YORK: Anxiety about a global trade war spurred demand on Monday for the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, while the

Published 18 Jun, 2018 11:30pm

Financial

Euro falls most since Brexit as ECB delays rate hikes into 2019

NEW YORK: The euro on Thursday suffered its worst day against the dollar since the UK's Brexit vote nearly two years

Published 15 Jun, 2018 12:05am

Financial

C$ gyrates after Fed rate hike; recovers from 1-week low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Wednesday, with the currency rebounding from

Published 14 Jun, 2018 01:33am

Financial

Dollar mostly firmer as Fed sees more US rate hikes

NEW YORK: The dollar ended steady to modestly higher on Wednesday, hitting a three-week high against the yen, as Fed

Published 13 Jun, 2018 11:55pm

Financial

Dollar builds on gains ahead of Fed, equities struggle

HONG KONG: The dollar extended gains against its peers in Asian trade Wednesday as investors await a key Federal Reserve

Published 13 Jun, 2018 08:27am

Financial

C$ weakens as buyers sit tight ahead of Fed decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as potential buyers of the currency held

Published 13 Jun, 2018 01:10am

Financial

Dollar rallies ahead of Fed, sterling whipsaws on Brexit vote

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied against a basket of currencies on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve policy d

Published 13 Jun, 2018 12:10am

Financial

C$ weakens amid trade uncertainty, oil prices dip

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Tuesday, pressured by an uncertain outlook for th

Published 12 Jun, 2018 04:28pm

Financial

Dollar steadies after data backs view of gradual Fed rate hikes

NEW YORK: The dollar steadied against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as data showed US consumer prices rose in May, m

Published 12 Jun, 2018 03:18pm

Financial

C$ slips as Trump-Trudeau fallout adds to trade worries

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday after US President Donald Trump, who has

Published 12 Jun, 2018 01:25am

Financial

Dollar, euro range-bound ahead of central bank meetings, N.Korea summit

NEW YORK: The US dollar and euro on Monday were range-bound ahead of decisive meetings of both central banks this we

Published 11 Jun, 2018 11:40pm

Financial

C$ weakens as Trump-Trudeau fallout adds to trade worries

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday after US President Donald Trump, who has thre

Published 11 Jun, 2018 03:47pm

Financial

C$ slips ahead of domestic jobs data, G7 meeting

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Friday, ahead of domestic jobs dat

Published 08 Jun, 2018 12:36pm

Financial

Euro rises to 3-week high on bets ECB to signal stimulus end

NEW YORK: The euro scaled three-week peaks against the dollar on Thursday as investors boosted their bets that the E

Published 07 Jun, 2018 10:17pm

Financial

Euro gains after ECB comments on ending stimulus

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a nearly two-week high against the dollar on Wednesday after officials said the European

Published 07 Jun, 2018 12:13am

Financial

C$ near 1-week high as trade deficit shrinks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near one-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as the greenba

Published 06 Jun, 2018 03:29pm

Financial

Dollar reverses gains as euro rallies on Italy, ECB comments

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Tuesday, reversing gains to a near six-month high, as the euro rallied after Italian Pr

Published 05 Jun, 2018 11:02pm

Financial

Dollar stabilises below last week's highs, supported by data, yields

LONDON: The dollar stabilised on Tuesday just below its six-month high of last week, as investors awaited data that migh

Published 05 Jun, 2018 02:51pm

Financial

C$ nudges higher as risk appetite perks up

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Monday as risk appetite improved and Bank of

Published 05 Jun, 2018 12:45am

Financial

Dollar slides to 2-week low on trade concerns, easing Italy risks

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to a two-week low on Monday, as easing political tensions in Italy lifted the euro and

Published 04 Jun, 2018 11:55pm

Financial

C$ flat as manufacturing growth offsets trade risk

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Friday as data showing acceleration in dom

Published 01 Jun, 2018 04:06pm

Financial

Dollar inches up on stronger-than-expected jobs report

NEW YORK: The US dollar inched up on Friday following the release of expectation-beating employment data which stoked in

Published 01 Jun, 2018 03:45pm

Financial

C$ slides as economy slows, US moves on tariffs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday, reversing much of its gains from the d

Published 01 Jun, 2018 01:07am

Financial

Dollar strengthens against loonie, peso after US sets tariffs

NEW YORK: The greenback on Thursday strengthened against the Canadian dollar and the Mexican peso following news the

Published 31 May, 2018 11:40pm

Financial

C$ weakens as economy slows, US moves on tariffs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday, reversing from an earlier one-week low, af

Published 31 May, 2018 03:04pm

Financial

C$ has biggest gain in two months as July rate hike bets jump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart by the most in more than two months on Wednesda

Published 31 May, 2018 12:55am

Financial

Dollar falls, euro recovers as Italian political tensions ease

NEW YORK: The euro on Wednesday recorded its second-biggest daily rise against the dollar this year following report

Published 30 May, 2018 11:20pm

Financial

Dollar, yen gain as investors seek safety from Italy turmoil

NEW YORK: Investors piled into safe-haven bets on Tuesday as political turmoil in Italy sparked fears of another eur

Published 29 May, 2018 11:22pm

Financial

Stocks, fx hit year's lows on Italy and dollar rally

BUDAPEST: Central European currencies and stock indices slipped to their weakest levels this year and government bond yi

Published 29 May, 2018 04:04pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-month low vs stronger greenback as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a more than two-month low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices f

Published 29 May, 2018 03:31pm

Financial

Dollar at 10-month high against euro as 'Quitaly' fears rise

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday to a 10-month high against the euro after a sell-off in Italy's debt market drove i

Published 29 May, 2018 02:51pm

Financial

C$ hits two-month low as oil losses extend

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a more than two-month low against its US counterpart on Monday as oil price

Published 29 May, 2018 12:25am

Financial

Dollar weakens as Trump nixes N. Korea summit

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies on Thursday and hit a two-week low against the Japanese

Published 25 May, 2018 12:36am

Financial

C$ pares decline after dovish Fed minutes, NAFTA clues

TORONTO: After hitting a one-week low, the Canadian dollar pared its losses as investors weighed minutes from the la

Published 24 May, 2018 01:40am

Financial

Dollar at five-month high as Fed minutes signal a hike ‘soon’

NEW YORK: The dollar held near a more than five-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, after minute

Published 24 May, 2018 12:40am

Financial

Dollar weakens as focus turns to Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Tuesday after six straight days of gains, as US Treasury yields dipped and investors

Published 22 May, 2018 11:25pm

Financial

Dollar rally pauses as focus turns to Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated on Tuesday after six straight days of gains, as US Treasury yields dipped and investors l

Published 22 May, 2018 03:55pm

Financial

Wall St rises on trade war truce; industrials lead

NEW YORK: U.S. stocks rose on Monday and gains in industrials helped propel the Dow to a more than two-month closing

Published 22 May, 2018 09:31am

Financial

Dollar hits five-month peak as US-China trade tensions ebb

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced to a five-month high against a basket of currencies on Monday, as news of a truce betw

Published 21 May, 2018 11:00pm

Financial

Dollar scales 5-month peak as US-China trade tensions ease

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a five-month peak on Monday as news of a truce between the United States and China on tr

Published 21 May, 2018 03:20pm

Financial

Argentine peso slips, central bank draws the line at 25 per dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso was 0.65 percent weaker at 24.45 per US dollar on Thursday and the central bank offered t

Published 17 May, 2018 02:48pm

Financial

Dollar index at five-month high as euro slips on Italian woes

NEW YORK: The dollar added to recent gains against a basket of currencies on Wednesday to touch a five-month high, s

Published 16 May, 2018 10:10pm

Financial

Dollar at 2018 peak as benchmark Treasury yield hits seven-year high

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday to its highest since December, as data

Published 16 May, 2018 01:08am

Financial

Dollar hits 2018 peak, supported by yields, retail sales data

NEW YORK: The US dollar rallied against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday to its highest since December, helped by

Published 15 May, 2018 04:16pm

Financial

CPI miss keeps dollar below 2018 peak, sterling falls

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Thursday against a basket of currencies, holding below its 2018 peak, as a smaller-t

Published 11 May, 2018 12:10am

Financial

C$ climbs to 3-week high, boosted by higher oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly three-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil

Published 10 May, 2018 11:09pm

Financial

Dollar dips from 2018 high; seen as temporary pause

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday from its strongest levels in 2018 against a basket of currencies due to mild

Published 09 May, 2018 11:40pm

Financial

C$ hits 7-week low as oil falls, greenback climbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly seven-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday, with the cur

Published 09 May, 2018 01:35am

Financial

Dollar hits 2018 highs; US exit from Iran deal caps gain

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to its highest level this year against a basket of currencies on Tuesday due to worries

Published 08 May, 2018 11:35pm

Financial

Dollar scales 2018 highs as rally gathers momentum

LONDON: The dollar surged to a 2018 high against its rivals on Tuesday as a deepening rout in the euro prompted traders

Published 08 May, 2018 02:38pm

Financial

C$ falls vs stronger greenback as investors weigh NAFTA talks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as the greenback broadly rose, but the cu

Published 08 May, 2018 12:55am

Financial

Dollar hits strongest level of 2018 as euro falls

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a 2018 peak against a basket of currencies on Monday as investors increased bets that risin

Published 07 May, 2018 11:35pm

Financial

C$ dips vs stronger greenback as NAFTA talks enter key week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as the greenback broadly rose and talks to up

Published 07 May, 2018 02:33pm

Financial

Sturdy dollar racks up 3rd week of gains before jobs data

LONDON: The dollar consolidated above the 92.50 line on Friday against a basket of its rivals, rounding off a third week

Published 04 May, 2018 03:01pm

Financial

C$ strengthens with oil as trade deficit hits record

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as higher oil prices offset data sh

Published 04 May, 2018 12:36am

Financial

Dollar declines from 2018 highs before US jobs report

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell in choppy trading on Thursday as investors took profits from a rally that sent the gree

Published 03 May, 2018 11:26pm

Financial

Dollar holds below 3-1/2 month highs before Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar held below 3-1/2-month highs on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of a Federal Rese

Published 02 May, 2018 11:43pm

Financial

Argentine peso weakens 1.96pc to all-time low 20.95 per dollar

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso currency weakened 1.96 percent on Wednesday to an historic low of 20.95 per US dollar, tr

Published 02 May, 2018 03:37pm

Financial

C$ rises off 4-week low on Poloz confidence

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a four-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday before paring its decline

Published 02 May, 2018 01:25am

Financial

Dollar jumps before Fed statement, turns positive for 2018

NEW YORK: The US dollar surged into positive territory for 2018 on Tuesday and broke past key levels against several

Published 01 May, 2018 10:55pm

Financial

Dollar turns positive for 2018, US stocks fall

NEW YORK: The dollar broke into positive territory for the year and US bond yields inched higher again on Tuesday as the

Published 01 May, 2018 04:48pm

Financial

Dollar turns positive for 2018 before Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The US dollar surged into positive territory for 2018 on Tuesday and broke past key levels against several cur

Published 01 May, 2018 01:46pm

Financial

C$ firms vs stronger greenback, boosted by GDP rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday, as stronger-than-expected domestic econ

Published 01 May, 2018 01:45pm

Financial

Dollar near three-month highs against euro

NEW YORK: Weaker-than-expected German data hurt the euro against the U.S. dollar on Monday, with investors further u

Published 30 Apr, 2018 10:31pm

Financial

Dollar on track for best week since 2016 despite slowing growth

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady on Friday despite a government report showing slower first-quarter economic growth, wit

Published 27 Apr, 2018 04:21pm

Financial

Mexico, Brazil currencies up on mixed US data

BRASILIA: The Brazilian real and the Mexican peso inched up on Friday after mixed US economic figures drove investors to

Published 27 Apr, 2018 02:54pm

Financial

Euro dips after ECB holds rates, dollar bounces as shorts unwind

NEW YORK: The euro dropped to session lows on Thursday after ECB President Mario Draghi hailed "solid" euro zone gro

Published 27 Apr, 2018 12:40am

Financial

Euro at session lows as ECB holds on policy, dollar shorts unwind

NEW YORK: The euro dropped to session lows on Thursday after ECB President Mario Draghi hailed "solid" euro zone gro

Published 26 Apr, 2018 10:49pm

Financial

C$ hits 3-week low as US yields extend climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell on Wednesday to its lowest in more than three weeks against its US counterpart, as

Published 26 Apr, 2018 01:20am

Financial

Bond yield rally pushes dollar up, euro falls ahead of ECB

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a four-month high on Wednesday, boosted by the benchmark U.S. Treasury yield, which continu

Published 26 Apr, 2018 12:40am

Financial

Dollar, euro shrug as US 10-year yield hits 3 percent

NEW YORK: The US dollar and euro were largely unchanged on Tuesday after the 10-year Treasury yield broke above the

Published 25 Apr, 2018 12:40am

Financial

C$ hits near 3-week low as Poloz signals no urgency to hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a nearly 3-week low against its broadly firmer US counterpart on Monday, pressu

Published 24 Apr, 2018 01:17am

Financial

Dollar climbs as US 10-year bond yield flirts with 3 percent

NEW YORK: The US dollar rallied to a four-month high on Monday as the 10-year Treasury yield's climb toward the psyc

Published 24 Apr, 2018 12:20am

Financial

Dollar jumps as US 10-year bond yields approach 3 percent

NEW YORK: The US dollar rallied to a seven-week high on Monday as investors bought the greenback on the rise in the

Published 23 Apr, 2018 10:32pm

Financial

C$ hits 11-day low as inflation rise misses forecasts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to an 11-day low against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed domestic i

Published 20 Apr, 2018 03:43pm

Financial

Dollar rises with higher US yields, sterling slumps

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against a basket of currencies on Thursday on higher US bond yields and expectations of

Published 19 Apr, 2018 09:22pm

Financial

C$ hits one-week low as BoC frets about trade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday, pressured by a more

Published 19 Apr, 2018 01:40am

Financial

Dollar edges up on higher US yields, rate-hike view

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose modestly against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, buttressed by higher US bond yiel

Published 19 Apr, 2018 12:50am

Financial

Dollar gains from 3 weeks low as euro, sterling fall

NEW YORK: The dollar rose from a three-week low on Tuesday, helped by falls in the euro and sterling, even as invest

Published 17 Apr, 2018 05:57pm

Financial

C$ hovers near recent 7-week high ahead of BoC rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar steadied against its US counterpart on Tuesday, holding near last week's seven-week high, a

Published 17 Apr, 2018 03:05pm

Financial

C$ gains with stocks ahead of BoC interest rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday as stocks rose and investors braced f

Published 17 Apr, 2018 01:16am

Financial

Dollar falls on reduced fears over protracted strike on Syria

NEW YORK: The dollar fell broadly on Monday on hopes that a US-led strike on Syria would not lead to escalation, rek

Published 16 Apr, 2018 11:43pm

Financial

US stocks rise on retail sales, relief over Syria

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose early Monday on better-than-expected US retail sales and relief that conflict over Syr

Published 16 Apr, 2018 02:41pm

Financial

C$ steadies vs stronger greenback as Mideast tensions ease

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar steadied against its US counterpart on Thursday after reaching a seven-week high the da

Published 13 Apr, 2018 01:15am

Financial

Dollar up against yen, Swiss franc as risk appetite returns

NEW YORK: The dollar snapped a four-day losing streak against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, as worries a

Published 12 Apr, 2018 11:30pm

Financial

C$ posts seven-week high as oil rallies on Syria tensions

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a seven-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as rising geo

Published 12 Apr, 2018 01:55am

Financial

Syria conflict fears weigh on dollar; Fed minutes support

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the Japanese yen on Wednesday as uncertainty over possible Western military

Published 12 Apr, 2018 01:45am

Financial

Dollar slips vs yen on Syria conflict fears

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, as uncertainty over possible Western militar

Published 11 Apr, 2018 11:10pm

Financial

Dollar mired at 2-week lows as Syria fears grow

LONDON: The US dollar slipped to a two-week low against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as trade war fears reced

Published 11 Apr, 2018 10:47pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs yen on Syria conflict fears

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, as uncertainty over possible Western military ac

Published 11 Apr, 2018 04:22pm

Financial

C$ posts 7-week high as oil climbs on ebbing trade tensions

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a seven-week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday as higher oil a

Published 11 Apr, 2018 01:05am

Financial

Dollar rises vs yen on revived risk appetite; euro up

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday to a four-day high against the Japanese yen after Chinese President Xi Jinping

Published 11 Apr, 2018 12:15am

Financial

Dollar climbs vs yen as risk appetite returns; euro up

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after Chinese President Xi Jinping's promise to cut im

Published 10 Apr, 2018 10:50pm

Financial

Dollar slips as trade war worries linger; euro climbs

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Monday, on persistent worries about a potential trade confli

Published 10 Apr, 2018 07:18am

Financial

C$ posts 6-week high on business optimism, oil rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly six-week high against its US counterpart on Monday, boosted by

Published 10 Apr, 2018 12:45am

Financial

Dollar slips as trade war worries linger; euro climbs

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Monday, on persistent worries about a potential trade co

Published 10 Apr, 2018 12:00am

Financial

Dollar weak on trade war worries; Draghi's comments help euro

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies on Monday, on persistent worries about a potential trade

Published 09 Apr, 2018 10:57pm

Financial

Dollar drops on persistent US-China trade rift, jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday, as investors worried after China fought back against a new US threat to increase ta

Published 06 Apr, 2018 03:09pm

Financial

C$ notches 5-week high as trade outlook brightens

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a five-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as an improving

Published 06 Apr, 2018 01:33am

Financial

C$ holds near 5-week high despite wider trade deficit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against its US counterpart on Thursday, holding near an earlier five-week high e

Published 05 Apr, 2018 03:53pm

Financial

Dollar rallies as trade war fears ease

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a two-week high against a currency basket on Thursday, bolstered by a rebound on Wall Stree

Published 05 Apr, 2018 03:39pm

Financial

C$ notches 5-week high on NAFTA optimism, Wall Street rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a five-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday, boosted by op

Published 05 Apr, 2018 12:56am

Financial

Dollar regains footing vs yen, Swiss franc in choppy trading

NEW YORK: The dollar recovered against the yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday, bolstered by a rebound on Wall Street,

Published 04 Apr, 2018 10:45pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 5-week high on rising trade tensions

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, pulling back from an earlier five-week hi

Published 04 Apr, 2018 02:54pm

Financial

Dollar advances as risk appetite rises, but weak outlook persists

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday, led by gains against the yen and Swiss franc, as risk appetite improved and Wa

Published 04 Apr, 2018 12:15am

Financial

Dollar gains as risk appetite improves, but outlook remains weak

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday, led by gains against the yen and Swiss franc, as risk appetite improved and Wall S

Published 03 Apr, 2018 02:59pm

Financial

C$ dips as stocks and oil tumble on rising trade tensions

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slipped to an 11-day low against its US counterpart on Monday as escalation of a trade

Published 03 Apr, 2018 01:01am

Financial

Dollar weakens on worsening China-US trade dispute

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday, dropping versus the yen for a third straight session, as China imposed extra ta

Published 02 Apr, 2018 10:55pm

Financial

Dollar falls as China-US trade dispute escalates

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a second straight session on Monday in generally thin trading as China imposed extra tarif

Published 02 Apr, 2018 03:35pm

Financial

Mexico peso slips as China-US frictions fuel trade war fears

BRASILIA: The Mexican peso led Latin American currencies lower on Monday after China slapped tariffs on several US produ

Published 02 Apr, 2018 03:28pm

Financial

C$ firms as stocks rally, NAFTA optimism offset GDP miss

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart on Thursday as firmer stock prices and optimism about a

Published 30 Mar, 2018 01:23am

Financial

Dollar flat as rally fizzles ahead of Easter weekend

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Thursday, as its rebound from a five-week

Published 30 Mar, 2018 12:57am

Financial

Dollar index rebounds to one-week high, quarter-end flows help

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a one-week high against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, rebounding further f

Published 29 Mar, 2018 12:50am

Financial

Dollar extends rebound from 5 weeks low; quarter-end flows help

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a six-day high against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, rebounding further fr

Published 28 Mar, 2018 10:43pm

Financial

Dollar extends rebound from 5-week low; quarter-end flows help

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a six-day high against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, rebounding further from a

Published 28 Mar, 2018 04:29pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from two-week high as stocks stumble

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, retreating from an earlier two-week hig

Published 28 Mar, 2018 01:45am

Financial

Dollar rises on improved sentiment, month-end flows

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, rebounding from a five-week low hit earli

Published 28 Mar, 2018 12:44am

Financial

Dollar broadly lower as risk appetite returns; yen slips

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a five-week low against a basket of major currencies on Monday, as optimism that the

Published 26 Mar, 2018 10:50pm

Financial

Dollar, yen weak as risk appetite returns

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar slipped to a five-week low against a basket of major currencies on Monday, as optimism tha

Published 26 Mar, 2018 10:45pm

Financial

Dollar LIBOR rises to highest level since 2008

NEW YORK: A global benchmark for banks to borrow dollars for three months on Thursday rose to its highest level since la

Published 22 Mar, 2018 03:12pm

Financial

C$ notches biggest gain in four months amid NAFTA optimism

TORONTO: The loonie posted its biggest gain against the US dollar in nearly four months on Wednesday, buoyed by opti

Published 21 Mar, 2018 11:34pm

Financial

Dollar scales back from 3-week peak before Fed rate decision

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated from three-week highs on Wednesday as traders took profits before the Federal Reserve's f

Published 21 Mar, 2018 02:11pm

Financial

Mexico's peso firms after report US dropped key NAFTA demand

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso firmed more than 1 percent on Wednesday after a report that the US government has dropped a k

Published 21 Mar, 2018 02:08pm

Financial

Dollar broadly higher as investors focus on Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a nearly three-week high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, as investors

Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:44am

Financial

C$ holds ground vs stronger greenback ahead of Fed decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar steadied against its broadly stronger U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rose an

Published 21 Mar, 2018 12:25am

Financial

Dollar broadly higher ahead of Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Tuesday, hitting a one-week high against the yen, as investors awaited clues fr

Published 20 Mar, 2018 11:03pm

Financial

C$ recovers from near 9-month low as greenback dips

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Monday, rebounding from an earlier near nine-month

Published 20 Mar, 2018 12:20am

Financial

Euro rises on report of ECB rate-hike debate; sterling jumps

NEW YORK: The euro rose on Monday after a Reuters report that European Central Bank officials were shifting their de

Published 19 Mar, 2018 10:42pm

Financial

Dollar consolidates gains before Fed meets; sterling jumps

LONDON: The dollar was little changed on Monday after four straight weeks of gains as financial markets looked for the f

Published 19 Mar, 2018 02:45pm

Financial

Dollar gains as traders await next week's Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for a second straight session on Thursday as traders further trimmed short currency positi

Published 15 Mar, 2018 10:58pm

Financial

C$ weakens with range-bound trade expected for now

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened modestly against the greenback on Thursday, with analysts expecting the currency t

Published 15 Mar, 2018 01:27pm

Financial

Dollar drifts higher, but outlook bleak on US political uncertainty

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday after three straight days of losses, as investors booked profits on t

Published 15 Mar, 2018 12:35am

Financial

Dollar pinned at 1-week lows as trade war concerns grow

LONDON: The dollar held near one-week lows on Wednesday as the sudden dismissal of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson a

Published 14 Mar, 2018 10:04am

Financial

Dollar slides after tame US inflation data, Tillerson ouster

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against most major currencies on Tuesday after US inflation data for February was in line

Published 13 Mar, 2018 11:09pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs euro, pares gains vs yen after in-line US inflation data

NEW YORK: The dollar extended losses against the euro and pared gains after data showed US inflation data for February w

Published 13 Mar, 2018 12:54pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles, hurt by benign wage inflation, tariff action

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday, pressured by data showing persistently low wages that will likely constrain the

Published 12 Mar, 2018 10:56pm

Financial

Dollar steady on mixed US jobs data, yen falls after BOJ meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar was firm against a basket of currencies on Friday as US job growth recorded its best month in over

Published 09 Mar, 2018 05:16pm

Financial

Canadian dollar notches 1-week high as jobs rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a more than one-week high against its US counterpart on Friday, adding to g

Published 09 Mar, 2018 03:10pm

Financial

Euro weakens on cautious ECB; stocks edge up as tariff plan looms

NEW YORK: The euro dropped on Thursday as the European Central Bank signalled caution on inflation and protectionism

Published 08 Mar, 2018 09:29pm

Financial

Dollar in hold pattern ahead of details on Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Wednesday against a basket of currencies as traders await details on U.S.

Published 07 Mar, 2018 10:54pm

Financial

Dollar stabilizes after exit of Trump's top economic adviser

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady on Wednesday, recouping earlier losses tied to the exit of a top economic adviser t

Published 07 Mar, 2018 10:50pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from 8-month low as trade war fears ease

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, rebounding from an eight-month low

Published 06 Mar, 2018 11:02pm

Financial

C$ rebounds from 8-month low as trade war fears ease

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, rebounding from an eight-month low hit

Published 06 Mar, 2018 03:11pm

Financial

Euro steadies after European elections, dollar firm

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher on Monday after a short-lived sell-off tied to Italy's inconclusive weekend election

Published 05 Mar, 2018 10:46pm

Financial

Dollar falls to two-week low vs yen, slides vs euro after tariff news

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to two-week lows against the yen and dropped from seven-week highs versus the euro on Thur

Published 01 Mar, 2018 10:53pm

Financial

C$ slumps in February by most since Alberta wildfire

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly ten-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday and was on tr

Published 01 Mar, 2018 12:38am

Financial

Dollar climbs to five-week peak on US rate view

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to five-week highs on Wednesday, bolstered by an upbeat assessment of the US economy from

Published 28 Feb, 2018 10:35pm

Financial

Dollar touches five-week high on US rate outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to five-week highs on Wednesday, bolstered by an upbeat assessment of the US economy from

Published 28 Feb, 2018 10:31pm

Financial

Loonie swoons against dollar on budget release

NEW YORK: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback rose on the release of

Published 27 Feb, 2018 10:57pm

Financial

Dollar hits 3-week high as remarks by Fed's Powell suggest less dovish bent

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a three-week peak on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks before

Published 27 Feb, 2018 10:48pm

Financial

C$ slides as NAFTA talks weigh

TORONTO/NEW YORK: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday as investors weighed talks to revamp

Published 26 Feb, 2018 10:46pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs most currencies ahead of Powell testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most currencies, except the euro, in choppy trading on Monday ahead of a slew of U

Published 26 Feb, 2018 10:37pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher ahead of Powell testimony in busy week

NEW YORK: The dollar inched higher on Monday in choppy trading ahead of a slew of US economic data and events this w

Published 26 Feb, 2018 10:33pm

Financial

Dollar slips as recovery loses steam; yen rises

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, as its rally from a three-year low last

Published 22 Feb, 2018 10:13pm

Financial

Dollar rises as short-term yields climb; Fed minutes awaited

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday, extending its recovery from a three-year low last week, helped by buoyant sh

Published 21 Feb, 2018 10:43pm

Financial

C$ hits 12-day low vs firmer greenback as oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly two-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices fel

Published 21 Feb, 2018 03:19pm

Financial

C$ hits near 1-week low on soft December data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly one-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback br

Published 20 Feb, 2018 03:58pm

Financial

Dollar recovers as traders eye US Treasury auctions

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a six-day high against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, extending a rebound from a

Published 20 Feb, 2018 03:22pm

Financial

Dollar continues recovery from three-year lows

LONDON: The dollar continued its rebound from three-year lows on Tuesday, having recovered 1.5 percent since Friday on t

Published 20 Feb, 2018 01:43pm

Financial

Dollar cools despite rising bond yields, hits 15-month low vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar fell across the board on Thursday, hitting a fresh 15-month low against the yen late in the ses

Published 15 Feb, 2018 10:26pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 10-day high ahead of Schembri speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Thursday, pulling back from an earlier 10-day hig

Published 15 Feb, 2018 03:21pm

Financial

C$ dips as investors assess commodity-linked currency bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors assessed bets on commodi

Published 13 Feb, 2018 10:26pm

Financial

Dollar extends fall as yen hits five-month high

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen rose to a five-month high on Tuesday on the back of broad-based selling of the dollar and

Published 13 Feb, 2018 10:21pm

Financial

Dollar retreats as world share markets show signs of stability

TOKYO: The dollar retreated on Tuesday as global equity markets showed some signs of stability after their recent rout,

Published 13 Feb, 2018 06:30am

Financial

C$ dips as investors weigh bullish bets data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slipped on Monday against its US counterpart, lagging the performance of many other maj

Published 13 Feb, 2018 01:36am

Financial

Dollar rally stalls as US stocks extend gains

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro on Monday following its best week against the single currency in nearly 1

Published 12 Feb, 2018 10:00pm

Financial

Dollar index holds gains as Wall Street opens higher

NEW YORK: The dollar clung to its earlier gains against a basket of currencies on Friday as Wall Street's major indexes

Published 09 Feb, 2018 04:23pm

Financial

C$ recoups losses as Wall Street gains offset jobs plunge

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Friday, rebounding from an earlier six-wee

Published 09 Feb, 2018 03:31pm

Financial

Dollar holds firm as US stocks plummet

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Thursday against a basket of currencies in choppy trading, fading from a

Published 08 Feb, 2018 11:12pm

Financial

Canadian dollar to strengthen on further interest rate hikes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar is forecast to strengthen over the coming year, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, as expec

Published 08 Feb, 2018 01:57pm

Financial

Dollar holds onto gains as Wall Street trades higher

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Wednesday against most major currencies, even as gains on Wall Street dimmed the greenba

Published 07 Feb, 2018 03:57pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains as global shares come off lows

NEW YORK: The US dollar index reversed course on Tuesday, erasing most of the gains it made earlier in the session a

Published 06 Feb, 2018 10:23pm

Financial

Dollar holds firm as investors scurry to safety amid equities sell-off

TOKYO: The dollar stood tall on Tuesday as a rout in global equities prompted anxious investors to cut exposure to riski

Published 06 Feb, 2018 05:59am

Financial

Dollar rises as US yields fall with stock losses

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Monday as US bond yields rallied on safe-haven demand st

Published 05 Feb, 2018 10:35pm

Financial

Euro trims losses after Draghi's comments on euro zone economy

NEW YORK: The euro pared some losses against the dollar on Monday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi sai

Published 05 Feb, 2018 04:59pm

Financial

C$ hits near two-week low as stocks, oil fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slipped to a nearly two-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as a selloff in equit

Published 05 Feb, 2018 03:28pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains against yen as stocks fall globally

NEW YORK: The dollar failed to hold onto its gains against a basket of currencies on Thursday, the day after the Fed

Published 01 Feb, 2018 09:04pm

Financial

Dollar up but set for big monthly drop; euro falls

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday against a basket of currencies as U.S. bond yields climbed and traders waited fo

Published 29 Jan, 2018 09:07pm

Financial

C$ slips vs stronger greenback as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell and the greenback broadly

Published 29 Jan, 2018 03:26pm

Financial

Dollar under more pressure as US economy cools

London: The dollar retreated once more on Friday as a Donald Trump-inspired surge petered out and the US reported slowin

Published 27 Jan, 2018 06:31am

Financial

US fines BNP Paribas $90mn for price fixing in forex market

NEW YORK: BNP Paribas pleaded guilty to conspiring to fix the foreign exchange market and agreed to pay a $90 millio

Published 26 Jan, 2018 07:35pm

Financial

Dollar dented by Mnuchin comments, slips vs all major peers

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a fresh three-year low against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after the US Treas

Published 24 Jan, 2018 03:45pm

Financial

LatAm currencies weaken on US protectionism fears

BRASILIA: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday as concerns over potential US protectionism lifted the US dollar

Published 23 Jan, 2018 04:13pm

Financial

Mexican peso more at risk from Trump than leftist victory

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso would take a bigger hit if US President Donald Trump kills NAFTA than from an election victor

Published 23 Jan, 2018 02:44pm

Financial

Dollar near three-year low, heads for worst run since 2015

LONDON: The dollar laboured near a three-year low against a basket of currencies on Friday, heading for a fifth week of

Published 19 Jan, 2018 02:44pm

Financial

C$ near flat in seesaw session; BoC hikes despite NAFTA cloud

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar changed little against the greenback in a Wednesday's seesaw session after the Bank of

Published 17 Jan, 2018 09:53pm

Financial

Mexico peso jumps on NAFTA hopes

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso jumped to a more than five-week high on Monday on hopes that US President Donald Trump could

Published 15 Jan, 2018 02:47pm

Financial

C$ rises vs weaker greenback ahead of potential rate hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly one-week high against its US counterpart on Monday as the greenbac

Published 15 Jan, 2018 02:46pm

Financial

Mexican peso continues slide on NAFTA worries

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso fell on Thursday by the most in nearly three weeks, extending a slide after reports the Unit

Published 11 Jan, 2018 07:37pm

Financial

Euro jumps after ECB minutes; stocks gain with energy

NEW YORK: The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday as the European Central Bank signalled it could begin to wind d

Published 11 Jan, 2018 07:27pm

Financial

Euro pops after ECB says it could revisit policy message soon

NEW YORK: The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday after the European Central Bank said it could revisit its commu

Published 11 Jan, 2018 07:19pm

Financial

C$ steadies as NAFTA risk, rate hike prospects weighed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar steadied against the greenback on Thursday after hitting a nearly two-week low earlier in t

Published 11 Jan, 2018 07:08pm

Financial

Mexican assets drop on report Trump could pull NAFTA plug

SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY: Mexico's currency weakened against the dollar on Wednesday and stocks extended losses after Reute

Published 10 Jan, 2018 10:53pm

Financial

C$ adds to this week's losses even as oil climbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Wednesday, as investors continued to take profit

Published 10 Jan, 2018 08:17pm

Financial

Dollar extends recovery, BoJ move boosts yen

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, recovering further from last week's declin

Published 09 Jan, 2018 07:31pm

Financial

LatAm currencies weaken as US dollar rebounds from sell-off

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday as the US dollar rebounded from an early 2018 sell-off that dro

Published 09 Jan, 2018 07:25pm

Financial

Dollar index hits one-week high as euro falters

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a more than one-week high against a basket of other major currencies on Monday, helped by a pul

Published 08 Jan, 2018 08:33pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 3-month high ahead of business survey

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, pulling back from Friday's three-month high

Published 08 Jan, 2018 08:06pm

Financial

LatAm currencies tread water after mixed US jobs data

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies treaded water on Friday after a mixed batch of US employment figures kept traders g

Published 05 Jan, 2018 05:13pm

Financial

Dollar cuts gains vs yen, slips vs euro after US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar trimmed gains against the yen and turned negative versus the euro on Friday after data showed the U

Published 05 Jan, 2018 02:19pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs most currencies, euro nears 3-year high

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Thursday, failing to hold the previous session's gains on the back of upbeat US data and mi

Published 04 Jan, 2018 09:06pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds after strong US data, ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied on Wednesday after upbeat US manufacturing and construction data, snapping a three-week los

Published 03 Jan, 2018 07:07pm

Financial

Chile's peso hits strongest level since May 2015

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso hit its strongest level since May of 2015 in early trading on Tuesday, bidding at 611.80 pesos pe

Published 02 Jan, 2018 03:54pm

Financial

C$ climbs against US dollar; oil near 2 1/2-year peak

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, the first trading day of 2018, as the g

Published 02 Jan, 2018 03:31pm

Financial

Dollar index hits 1-month low, bitcoin slides again

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a one-month low versus a basket of currencies on Thursday on a less upbeat US growth outloo

Published 28 Dec, 2017 10:00pm

Financial

Dollar index hits 3-1/2 week low, bitcoin bounce fades

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a 3-1/2 week low against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as traders bet more major c

Published 27 Dec, 2017 09:05pm

Financial

Mexico auctions currency hedges to combat peso volatility

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's currency commission said the Mexican central bank would hold two auctions of currency hedges each

Published 26 Dec, 2017 04:07pm

Financial

Euro slides on Catalan vote; bitcoin plummets

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Friday after Catalan separatists won a regional election, prompting worrie

Published 22 Dec, 2017 09:55pm

Financial

Mexico's peso falls to 9-month low on US tax reform, inflation

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso hit a nine-month low on Friday, battered by higher inflation, a potential threat to investmen

Published 22 Dec, 2017 08:53pm

Financial

C$ flat in mid-range as rate bets reign

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar headed into 2018 stuck in the middle of a recent range, with traders and economists torn on

Published 22 Dec, 2017 08:38pm

Financial

C$ hits two-week high after data, GDP next focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit its strongest level against its US counterpart in more than two weeks on Thursday, boos

Published 21 Dec, 2017 11:52pm

Financial

US 5-year TIPS sold to brisk demand

NEW YORK: The US government on Thursday sold $14 billion of five-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities to strong

Published 21 Dec, 2017 09:06pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as US tax bill seen having limited impact

NEW YORK: The dollar slid against most currencies except the yen on Wednesday, with the greenback seen as having limited

Published 20 Dec, 2017 11:41pm

Financial

LatAm currencies mostly weaken as US tax plan advances

BRASILIA: Most Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday after a plan to overhaul the US tax code advanced in Cong

Published 20 Dec, 2017 09:40pm

Financial

Dollar regains footing on data, ahead of US tax bill vote

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most currencies on Tuesday, helped by upbeat US housing data, but gains were limited b

Published 19 Dec, 2017 09:13pm

Financial

Dollar struggles on concerns of US tax reform's limited impact

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Monday, as concerns grew over whether a proposed US ta

Published 18 Dec, 2017 10:54pm

Financial

C$ near flat vs weaker greenback ahead of domestic data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, with the loonie trading in a n

Published 18 Dec, 2017 04:49pm

Financial

Dollar under pressure on US tax reform concerns

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Monday, as concerns grew on whether a proposed US

Published 18 Dec, 2017 04:33pm

Financial

Dollar index firmer as volumes thin ahead of holidays

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Friday as Republican negotiators in the US Congress put the finishing touches on a sweep

Published 15 Dec, 2017 08:41pm

Financial

Dollar gives up gains on doubts about passage of tax bill

NEW YORK: The US dollar gave up earlier gains on Thursday after two lawmakers were reported to seek changes to proposed

Published 14 Dec, 2017 08:12pm

Financial

Dollar nurses losses after post-Fed sellof

SINGAPORE: The dollar nursed its losses in early Asian trade on Thursday, having tumbled after the Federal Reserve raise

Published 14 Dec, 2017 01:34am

Financial

C$ rises with oil as greenback slips ahead of Fed decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil rose, while American inflation

Published 14 Dec, 2017 01:33am

Financial

LatAm currencies firm on bets of slower US rate hikes

BRASILIA: Latin American currencies strengthened on Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump's Republicans suffe

Published 13 Dec, 2017 10:47pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as Fed leaves rate outlook unchanged

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in a widely expected move, but left its rat

Published 13 Dec, 2017 09:29pm

Financial

C$ near flat vs firmer greenback as oil prices rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as higher oil prices offset an acc

Published 12 Dec, 2017 10:23pm

Financial

Dollar hits one-month highs as Fed seen set to raise rates

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to almost one-month highs against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as the Federal Rese

Published 12 Dec, 2017 08:52pm

Financial

Dollar steady with focus on Fed meeting; kiwi near 2-week highs

SINGAPORE: The dollar held steady near a recent two-week high versus a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, with trade

Published 12 Dec, 2017 02:08am

Financial

Dollar knocked by New York explosion, Bitcoin futures steal spotlight

LONDON: An explosion in central New York pushed the dollar lower on Monday, but stock markets recovered after an early d

Published 11 Dec, 2017 11:00pm

Financial

C$ near flat ahead of Fed decision, Poloz speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday as investors turned attention to bo

Published 11 Dec, 2017 10:54pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds before Fed's expected rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar retraced most of its early weakness on Monday before the Federal Reserve is expected to hike rat

Published 11 Dec, 2017 08:41pm

Financial

Dollar holds gains after US jobs data, but off highs due to wages

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro and yen in choppy trading on Friday after a report showed the US economy crea

Published 08 Dec, 2017 10:29pm

Financial

C$ firms as oil prices climb, US wages disappoint

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Friday, supported by higher oil prices and firm

Published 08 Dec, 2017 09:45pm

Financial

LatAm currencies seesaw on mixed US jobs data

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies seesawed on Friday after US job growth posted solid gains in November but wages ros

Published 08 Dec, 2017 09:34pm

Financial

Dollar edges up, on track for weekly gain; Bitcoin shines

TOKYO: The dollar inched higher on Friday, on track for a weekly gain against a basket of currencies, as the passage of

Published 08 Dec, 2017 01:13am

Financial

C$ adds to losses on dovish Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday, adding to losses from the previous session

Published 08 Dec, 2017 12:10am

Financial

Dollar advances ahead of US jobs report; bitcoin nears $16,000

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a two-week high against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, on stronger risk appetite

Published 07 Dec, 2017 09:14pm

Financial

C$ slides as BoC dampens January rate hike expectations

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell on Wednesday against its US counterpart after the Bank of Canada held interest rates s

Published 06 Dec, 2017 07:36pm

Financial

Dollar advances for second day on US tax reform optimism

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for a second straight session on Tuesday, a day after posting its biggest daily rise in a week

Published 05 Dec, 2017 09:34pm

Financial

Dollar hits 3-week high vs yen on US tax bill prospects

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most currencies on Monday, hitting a three-week high versus the yen after the US Senat

Published 04 Dec, 2017 10:40pm

Financial

Dollar climbs to 3-week peak vs yen on US tax reform prospects

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday, hitting a three-week high versus the yen after the US Senate approved a major tax o

Published 04 Dec, 2017 08:32pm

Financial

Tax deal sends dollar higher, Wall Street set for strong day

LONDON: The dollar jumped on Monday versus the currencies of most other developed and emerging nations while Treasury yi

Published 04 Dec, 2017 08:14pm

Financial

C$ near flat vs firmer greenback after posting 5-week high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was nearly unchanged against its broadly firmer US counterpart on Monday, after hitting a f

Published 04 Dec, 2017 07:20pm

Financial

Dollar weak as US tax plan, Powell confirmation eyed

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of other major currencies on Monday as traders braced for the resumption of d

Published 27 Nov, 2017 04:27pm

Financial

Dollar extends 3-week losing streak as Powell, US tax plan eyed

LONDON: The dollar drifted lower against a trade-weighted basket of its rivals on Monday, extending a three-week losing

Published 27 Nov, 2017 04:20pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 10-day high on tepid retail sales gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday, pulling back from an earlier 10-day high,

Published 23 Nov, 2017 07:35pm

Financial

C$ notches 9-day high vs weaker greenback as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nine-day high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices climb

Published 22 Nov, 2017 10:15pm

Financial

Dollar sinks on Fed inflation fears, weak data and technicals

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level since October against a basket of major currencies and

Published 22 Nov, 2017 09:17pm

Financial

C$ recovers from near 3-week low as oil rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Tuesday, with the currency recovering from an earlier

Published 21 Nov, 2017 10:13pm

Financial

Euro falls on worries over German political uncertainty

NEW YORK: The euro retreated Monday on concerns about the political crisis engulfing Germany, but European and US stocks

Published 20 Nov, 2017 11:13pm

Financial

US sanctions individuals, entities for Iran-linked counterfeiting

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury Department on Monday said it was sanctioning a network of individuals and companies saying t

Published 20 Nov, 2017 10:49pm

Financial

Dollar rises as euro drops after Germany fails to form coalition

NEW YORK: The US dollar touched its highest against a basket of major currencies in nearly a week on Monday, as the euro

Published 20 Nov, 2017 10:17pm

Financial

Chile's peso slips after first-round presidential election

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso slipped 0.9 percent on Monday after conservative presidential hopeful Sebastian Pinera garnered l

Published 20 Nov, 2017 10:01pm

Financial

C$ dips as oil falls, investors weigh NAFTA talks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell and investors focused o

Published 20 Nov, 2017 09:58pm

Financial

C$ edges higher, boosted by manufacturing sales gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as data showing a surprise rise in dome

Published 16 Nov, 2017 08:44pm

Financial

Dollar steadies on improving risk appetite; tax vote eyed

NEW YORK: The US dollar steadied against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after rebounding from a more than thre

Published 16 Nov, 2017 08:35pm

Financial

LatAm currencies firm as risk appetite revives

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies strengthened on Thursday as investors cautiously returned to emerging markets follo

Published 16 Nov, 2017 08:26pm

Financial

C$ drops to one-week low as oil and stocks slide

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil and stocks fell,

Published 15 Nov, 2017 09:57pm

Financial

Euro rises on strong economic growth in Germany

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a 2-1/2 week high against the US dollar on Tuesday and was on track for its largest percentag

Published 15 Nov, 2017 12:05am

Financial

C$ firms against weaker greenback as NAFTA talks loom

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback broadly fell, while inv

Published 14 Nov, 2017 09:45pm

Financial

Sterling slips on political concerns; dollar firms

NEW YORK: Sterling slipped to a one-week low against the US dollar on Monday, buffeted by political headwinds that put i

Published 13 Nov, 2017 09:32pm

Financial

C$ pares some recent gains as risk appetite slips

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, paring some of its recent gains despite high

Published 13 Nov, 2017 09:05pm

Financial

Dollar on back foot ahead of US Senate tax-cut bill

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped to its lowest against the yen this month on Thursday, and remained weak against a basket of

Published 09 Nov, 2017 11:30pm

Financial

Dollar slips as US Senate tax bill details emerge

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped to a six-day low against a basket of currencies on Thursday as investors balked at emerg

Published 09 Nov, 2017 08:39pm

Financial

C$ adds to gains after Poloz speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, adding to its gains after comments by

Published 08 Nov, 2017 02:21pm

Financial

C$ retreats against stronger greenback; Poloz neutral on rates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its broadly firmer US counterpart on Tuesday, and remained range-bound as

Published 07 Nov, 2017 10:34pm

Financial

Focus on policy divergence supports dollar, pressures euro

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, as investors renewed their focus on divergi

Published 07 Nov, 2017 10:30pm

Financial

C$ near flat as oil rises; Poloz awaited on Tuesday

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday as investors weighed a series of ar

Published 06 Nov, 2017 05:22pm

Financial

LatAm currencies rebound from losses as commodities rise

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies on Monday rebounded from the previous week's selloff as rising prices of basic prod

Published 06 Nov, 2017 04:29pm

Financial

Dollar steadies near one-week high

NEW YORK: The dollar was holding near a one-week high against a basket of currencies on Monday, with traders wary of pus

Published 06 Nov, 2017 04:20pm

Financial

C$ hits 9-day high as jobs data boosts case for rate hikes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nine-day high against its US counterpart on Friday after stronger-than-ex

Published 03 Nov, 2017 03:49pm

Financial

Dollar falls after US Republicans release tax reform proposal

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to its lowest in a week against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after Republicans in

Published 02 Nov, 2017 09:51pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as jobs data eyed; Fed pick supports

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday, adding to its more stable profile this

Published 02 Nov, 2017 09:00pm

Financial

Dollar slips after tax reform proposal, sterling sinks on BOE announcement

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to its lowest in a week against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after Republicans in

Published 02 Nov, 2017 08:21pm

Financial

LatAm currencies rise as Republican tax plan hits dollar

MEXICO CITY: Latin American currencies rose sharply against the dollar on Thursday, with the Mexican peso hitting a two-

Published 02 Nov, 2017 07:48pm

Financial

C$ firms ahead of Fed chair pick, domestic jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday, adding to its more stable profile this

Published 02 Nov, 2017 06:51pm

Financial

US dollar denominated insurance policies

KARACHI: Regarding the issuance of US Dollar denominated Insurance Policies, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesd

Published 01 Nov, 2017 08:21pm

Financial

Brazil, Mexico currencies head for large October losses

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian and Mexican currencies seesawed on Tuesday but still headed for their worst monthly declines in

Published 31 Oct, 2017 09:43pm

Financial

Dollar edges up, heads for best month of 2017

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Tuesday, underpinned by solid US data, and headed toward its strongest monthly

Published 31 Oct, 2017 08:41pm

Financial

C$ weakens ahead of domestic economy, jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, but traded in a narrow range as investors br

Published 30 Oct, 2017 07:32pm

Financial

Dollar dips on profit taking as ex-Trump campaign manager faces charges

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Monday after posting its biggest weekly rise this year as investors took profit and grew

Published 30 Oct, 2017 07:22pm

Financial

Yields fall before busy week; Fed chair nomination awaited

NEW YORK: US Treasury prices gained on Monday as investors readied for a busy week that includes a heavy slate of data,

Published 30 Oct, 2017 05:54pm

Financial

Euro tumbles against dollar; Treasury yields up

NEW YORK: The euro had its worst day against the dollar in 16 months on Thursday after the European Central Bank began w

Published 26 Oct, 2017 10:08pm

Financial

C$ slides to 3-month low amid lower rate hike chances

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a 3-month low against its broadly firmer US counterpart on Thursday, with the l

Published 26 Oct, 2017 10:06pm

Financial

Euro tumbles on ECB decision to rein in bond purchases

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Thursday, putting it on track for its worst day against the dollar in a month as the European

Published 26 Oct, 2017 09:42pm

Financial

US dollar steady, New Zealand currency hits 5-month low

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Tuesday against a basket of currencies on speculation about possible fres

Published 24 Oct, 2017 09:24pm

Financial

Mexico peso down on Fed, NAFTA jitters; Brazil real tumbles

SAO PAULO: Mexico's peso on Tuesday weakened for a third straight day to a five-month low on lingering uncertainty over

Published 24 Oct, 2017 09:23pm

Financial

C$ slips, Bank of Canada statement in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker against its US counterpart on Monday after a big fall to end last week,

Published 23 Oct, 2017 09:43pm

Financial

Dollar hits three-month high vs yen after Abe party's win

NEW YORK: The dollar touched a three-month high against the yen on Monday, as investors bet the overwhelming election vi

Published 23 Oct, 2017 06:27pm

Financial

Euro hits 6-day high as US yields fall, kiwi drops most in a year

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to the highest in nearly a week on Thursday as US Treasury yields fell, pulling back from a t

Published 19 Oct, 2017 08:00pm

Financial

Dollar rises on talk of potential Fed chief nominee

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a one-week high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday on speculation that US Presid

Published 17 Oct, 2017 08:14pm

Financial

Mexican peso adds gains after trade ministers' NAFTA comments

NEW YORK: The Mexican peso extended gains on Tuesday and the Canadian dollar reached US session highs versus the greenba

Published 17 Oct, 2017 08:07pm

Financial

C$ weakens to near 1-week low ahead of business survey

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly one-week low against its US counterpart on Monday ahead of the release

Published 16 Oct, 2017 08:16pm

Financial

Mexico peso slips to 5-month low on NAFTA jitters

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso weakened to a five-month low on Monday on mounting concerns over the future of the nation's

Published 16 Oct, 2017 08:09pm

Financial

Strong data sends dollar to session highs

LONDON: The dollar hit intraday highs on Monday after an US index of business conditions rose to a three-year high, thou

Published 16 Oct, 2017 07:45pm

Financial

Dollar up as selloff pauses, inflation key focus

NEW YORK: The US dollar was slightly stronger on Monday as investors repositioned after disappointing inflation data

Published 16 Oct, 2017 04:31pm

Financial

Most Latam currencies firm on US price data; Mexico peso slips

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies mostly firmed on Friday after underlying US inflation remained tame in Septembe

Published 13 Oct, 2017 05:41pm

Financial

Dollar slips after US consumer prices data

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped versus a basket of currencies on Friday after data showed US consumer prices rose less than

Published 13 Oct, 2017 01:39pm

Financial

Dollar steadies ahead of Friday's US inflation data

NEW YORK: The dollar was poised to narrowly ward off a fifth straight day of losses against a basket of currencies on Th

Published 12 Oct, 2017 07:50pm

Financial

C$ firms with oil as greenback slips

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher on Wednesday against its US counterpart as oil prices rose and the greenback d

Published 11 Oct, 2017 04:44pm

Financial

Dollar index hits 2-week low ahead of FOMC minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday to a two-week low against a basket of currencies, ahead of the US Federal Reserve

Published 11 Oct, 2017 03:52pm

Financial

Euro hits 1-week high on upbeat data, view on ECB

NEW YORK: The euro hit a one-week peak on Tuesday as Germany rang up its best month for exports in a year in August and

Published 10 Oct, 2017 10:53pm

Financial

Mexico peso down for fifth day ahead of NAFTA talks

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso weakened for a fifth straight trading day on Tuesday amid increasing tensions over Mexico's

Published 10 Oct, 2017 07:17pm

Financial

Euro rises to 1-week high on upbeat data, view on ECB

NEW YORK: The euro hit a one-week peak on Tuesday as Germany rang up its best month for exports in a year in August and

Published 10 Oct, 2017 03:13pm

Financial

Dollar hovers at 10-week highs on Fed rate hike prospects

NEW YORK: The dollar was firm against a basket of currencies on Monday, hovering at a 10-week high, as surprisingly stro

Published 09 Oct, 2017 06:00pm

Financial

Mexico peso hits 4-month low ahead of NAFTA talks

SAO PAULO: Mexico's peso slipped to its weakest in more than four months on Monday, mirroring a fall in other Latin Amer

Published 09 Oct, 2017 05:29pm

Financial

Euro hits session highs after ECB Lautenschlaeger's remarks

NEW YORK: The euro hit session highs on Monday against the dollar, yen and Swiss franc after European Central Bank execu

Published 09 Oct, 2017 05:25pm

Financial

Dollar jumps as rising wages stoke inflation expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped to more than two-month highs against the yen and seven-week highs against the euro on Friday

Published 07 Oct, 2017 12:13am

Financial

Dollar hits 10-week highs, US yields jump on strong wages data

LONDON: The dollar rose to its strongest in 10 weeks on Friday and short-dated US Treasury yields climbed to a nine-year

Published 06 Oct, 2017 10:12pm

Financial

Dollar higher, stocks mixed before US jobs

LONDON: The dollar climbed and Asian stocks hit heights Friday, but Europe was largely downbeat on Spanish political une

Published 06 Oct, 2017 06:12pm

Financial

C$ recovers from 5-week low as wage growth accelerates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Friday, recovering from a five-week low, after d

Published 06 Oct, 2017 06:03pm

Financial

C$ hits 5-week low as trade data dims rate hike prospects

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a five-week low against its US counterpart on Thursday after domestic data show

Published 05 Oct, 2017 11:20pm

Financial

C$ retreats against firmer greenback as oil prices slide

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday after a drop in the price of oil, one of Cana

Published 02 Oct, 2017 10:20pm

Financial

Dollar gains on strong manufacturing data

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the euro and the yen on Monday after a manufacturing index rose to its highest l

Published 02 Oct, 2017 10:17pm

Financial

Trumpflation strikes back: dollar set for best week of the year

LONDON: The dollar was set for its biggest weekly rise in 2017 and stocks rose across the world after US President Donal

Published 29 Sep, 2017 11:15pm

Financial

Dollar rises on US fiscal hopes, hawkish Yellen

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a more than one-month high against a basket of currencies on Wednesday, as optimism about U

Published 27 Sep, 2017 11:30pm

Financial

LatAm currencies weaken on Yellen comments, Trump tax plan

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday as the market digested comments from Federal Reserve Chair Ja

Published 27 Sep, 2017 07:38pm

Financial

Rate-hike bets buoy dollar as markets digest US tax plan

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a one-month high on Wednesday as bets firmed for an US interest rate hike in Decembe

Published 27 Sep, 2017 06:42pm

Financial

Mexico's peso slips on Yellen's comments, Trump tax plan

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso slipped more than 1 percent on Wednesday to its lowest level since July 7 on a broad dolla

Published 27 Sep, 2017 06:35pm

Financial

Euro falls to one-month low as political worries heighten

NEW YORK: The euro fell to its lowest level in a month on Tuesday as worry about political fallout in Germany and other

Published 26 Sep, 2017 05:27pm

Financial

Prices gain on North Korean concerns

NEW YORK: US Treasury prices gained on Friday on concerns about conflict with North Korea, which said it might test a hy

Published 22 Sep, 2017 05:29pm

Financial

Mexican peso hits 2-week lows on quake-related concerns

NEW YORK: The Mexican peso fell to two-week lows versus the dollar on Thursday as news of extensive damage and human tol

Published 21 Sep, 2017 11:36pm

Financial

Dollar rises as Fed hints at December rate hike

NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Wednesday, hitting a two-month high versus the yen, as the Federal Reserve sign

Published 21 Sep, 2017 01:15am

Financial

Prices gain before Fed statement

NEW YORK,: US Treasuries prices gained slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited the conclusion of the Federal Reserve'

Published 20 Sep, 2017 10:04pm

Financial

C$ hits two-week low as Fed rate signal boosts greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low on Wednesday against its US counterpart, reversing earlier gains

Published 20 Sep, 2017 09:45pm

Financial

Dollar edges lower before Fed statement

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower on Wednesday, as investors waited to see whether the Federal Reserve would signal i

Published 20 Sep, 2017 09:41pm

Financial

Dollar slips ahead of Fed policy meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against a basket of currencies on Tuesday in advance of a Federal Reserve meeting where po

Published 19 Sep, 2017 08:55pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher versus yen ahead of Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to a more than seven-week high against the yen on Monday, supported by a rise in US Treasur

Published 18 Sep, 2017 10:13pm

Financial

C$ weaker after Bank of Canada talks of its strength

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened sharply against the US currency on Monday as a Bank of Canada policymaker said the

Published 18 Sep, 2017 10:08pm

Financial

Dollar stays down after stronger-than-forecast CPI data

NEW YORK: The dollar held losses against a basket of major currencies on Thursday following data that showed a faste

Published 14 Sep, 2017 05:33pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains, inflation data in focus

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday after a report showed US producer prices rebounded in August and as traders p

Published 13 Sep, 2017 09:19pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains, inflation data eyed

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday after a report showed US producer prices rebounded in August and as traders t

Published 13 Sep, 2017 06:33pm

Financial

C$ holds on to gains as Canada's bond yields climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed on Monday against the US dollar, supported by further gains in Canada's bond yields

Published 11 Sep, 2017 08:42pm

Financial

Dollar recovery pushes gold down from one-year high

NEW YORK/LONDON: Gold prices fell more than 1 percent on Monday from the previous session's 13-month high as relief that

Published 11 Sep, 2017 07:05pm

Financial

Euro rally keeps dollar in the doldrums

NEW YORK: The dollar slumped near its lowest levels in more than 2-1/2 years on Friday as the euro continued to shin

Published 08 Sep, 2017 04:36pm

Financial

Euro rises past $1.20 on ECB outcome; dollar falls vs yen

NEW YORK: The euro jetted past $1.20 and was on course for its biggest daily percentage gain against the US dollar in ne

Published 07 Sep, 2017 05:15pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles versus loonie after Bank of Canada raises rates

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest level against the Canadian dollar in more than two years on Wednesday after t

Published 06 Sep, 2017 08:53pm

Financial

Euro trims gains following Bloomberg report on ECB

NEW YORK: The euro pared its earlier gains against the dollar on Wednesday in the wake of a Bloomberg report, citing eur

Published 06 Sep, 2017 07:53pm

Financial

Dollar falls on concern about N. Korea, Fed rate outlook

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Tuesday, hitting a one-week low against the yen and on track for its biggest decline

Published 05 Sep, 2017 08:22pm

Financial

LatAm currencies firm after Yellen avoids discussing policy

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies strengthened on Friday after US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen refrained from c

Published 25 Aug, 2017 06:21pm

Financial

C$ flat as traders eye Jackson Hole speeches

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against the US dollar on Friday, as investors looked ahead to key central bank s

Published 25 Aug, 2017 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar falls after Fed's Yellen makes no monetary policy comment

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen made no reference to US monetary policy

Published 25 Aug, 2017 03:32pm

Financial

Dollar gains ahead of Jackson Hole economic policy meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Thursday after another politically driven slide against the euro and yen in the

Published 24 Aug, 2017 07:50pm

Financial

C$ outperforms, holds firm ahead of Jackson Hole summit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed marginally against the greenback on Thursday and outperformed key currency rivals ev

Published 24 Aug, 2017 07:16pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to 3-week high after retail sales data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a three-week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday after robust domest

Published 22 Aug, 2017 07:46pm

Financial

Dollar sags as North Korea weighs; focus on Jackson Hole

NEW YORK: The dollar slumped on Monday, especially against the yen, hurt by geopolitical tension in North Korea and as i

Published 21 Aug, 2017 07:43pm

Financial

C$ nudges higher as retail sales, Jackson Hole in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally firmer against its US counterpart on Monday as investors look toward comment

Published 21 Aug, 2017 07:41pm

Financial

Sterling set for biggest weekly decline vs dollar in 2 months

LONDON: Britain's pound edged lower against the dollar on Friday and is set for its biggest weekly decline in more than

Published 18 Aug, 2017 06:16pm

Financial

Dollar hits four-month low vs yen as risk appetite fades

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a four-month low against the Japanese yen on Friday as investors sought out the safe-ha

Published 18 Aug, 2017 06:07pm

Financial

Dollar edges up on euro woes, capped by White House drama

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Thursday, boosted by weakness in the euro after the European Central Bank's July policy mee

Published 17 Aug, 2017 09:49pm

Financial

LatAm currencies slip as US data triggers profit-taking

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies slipped on Thursday as stronger-than-expected US jobs data drove investors to book

Published 17 Aug, 2017 08:03pm

Financial

C$ retreats from near 2-week high as manufacturing disappoints

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Thursday, pulling back from a nearly two-week hig

Published 17 Aug, 2017 07:42pm

Financial

US dollar gains as tensions simmer, rate hike outlook improves

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, reaching its highest level in nearly three w

Published 16 Aug, 2017 07:27pm

Financial

C$ strengthens with oil prices, investors to watch NAFTA talks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rebounded on Wednesday from a one-month low hit the day before against its US counterpart,

Published 16 Aug, 2017 07:07pm

Financial

LatAm currencies down as US retail sales foster rate hike bets

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies mostly weakened on Tuesday after the largest gain in US retail sales in seven month

Published 15 Aug, 2017 08:02pm

Financial

Dollar hits highs after jump in US retail sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to its highest level against a basket of major currencies in nearly three weeks on Tuesday

Published 15 Aug, 2017 07:56pm

Financial

C$ hits 1-month low as oil prices fall, greenback climbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a one-month low against its US counterpart on Tuesday, pressured by lower oil prices an

Published 15 Aug, 2017 07:52pm

Financial

North Korea tensions send dollar to eight-week low vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar hit an eight-week low against the Japanese yen on Thursday, as the escalating tensions between

Published 10 Aug, 2017 09:24pm

Financial

C$ falls as oil prices slump, Wall St suffers

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a fresh four-week low against a broadly weaker US currency on Thursday, hurt by sharp l

Published 10 Aug, 2017 09:18pm

Financial

Swiss franc, yen rise as North Korea tensions brew

NEW YORK: The Swiss franc rallied hard against the euro and the US dollar on Wednesday, as increased tensions between th

Published 09 Aug, 2017 09:41pm

Financial

Safe-haven currencies rise as North Korea tensions brew

NEW YORK: Traditional safe-haven currencies including the Swiss franc and Japanese yen rose on Wednesday, boosted by wor

Published 09 Aug, 2017 07:56pm

Financial

C$ weakens as US-North Korea tension weighs on risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against on Wednesday its US counterpart as worries about increased US-North Korea

Published 09 Aug, 2017 07:15pm

Financial

C$ hovers near a 3-week low as oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar steadied on Tuesday against its US counterpart, holding near a three-week low set the day b

Published 08 Aug, 2017 07:56pm

Financial

US yields inch lower in thin trading

NEW YORK: US Treasury yields were flat to slightly lower in choppy trading on Monday after Friday's stronger-than-expect

Published 07 Aug, 2017 08:16pm

Financial

Dollar retreats after Friday's gains; inflation data eyed

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged lower on Monday, but clung to most of its gains following Friday's robust US jobs repo

Published 07 Aug, 2017 08:08pm

Financial

Dollar slips after Friday's gains; data eyed

LONDON: The dollar edged lower on Monday, giving back some of its gains from Friday as investors consolidated bets befor

Published 07 Aug, 2017 07:36pm

Financial

Demand at US 3-month T-bill auction highest since January

NEW YORK: Demand at the $39 billion US 3-month Treasury bill sale on Monday reached its highest level since January, res

Published 07 Aug, 2017 07:35pm

Financial

Dollar swoons after US service sector data disappoints

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro on Thursday after softer-than-expected US services sector data, then briefly

Published 03 Aug, 2017 09:03pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-week low as commodity-linked currencies slip

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low against its US counterpart on Thursday, as commodity-linked curr

Published 03 Aug, 2017 04:39pm

Financial

Sterling near 11-month highs vs dollar as BoE begins policy meeting

LONDON: Sterling traded close to 11-month highs against a broadly weaker dollar on Wednesday, as investors focused on a

Published 02 Aug, 2017 07:34pm

Financial

Yields rise as month-end demand dissipates

NEW YORK: US Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as buying demand from month-end extensions passed and US economic data cont

Published 01 Aug, 2017 08:30pm

Financial

US dollar index hits 15-month low on Fed, political uncertainty

NEW YORK: The US dollar briefly touched a 15-month low against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday on political

Published 01 Aug, 2017 08:29pm

Financial

C$ near flat as oil prices dip, greenback stabilizes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was nearly unchanged on Tuesday against its US counterpart as oil prices slipped from two-m

Published 01 Aug, 2017 07:12pm

Financial

C$ weakens but on track to advance for 3rd straight month

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Monday against its US counterpart as oil prices dipped and the greenback posted

Published 31 Jul, 2017 07:45pm

Financial

Dollar bounces back after hitting long-term lows, bolstered by US data

NEW YORK: The US dollar rallied on Thursday after solid US economic data, bouncing back from months- and years-long

Published 27 Jul, 2017 09:03pm

Financial

C$ surges to two-year high as US dollar slides after Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit its strongest level in more than two years against the greenback on Wednesday after lan

Published 26 Jul, 2017 10:01pm

Financial

Dollar hits 13-month low after Fed adjusts statement

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday, touching its lowest level in more than a year against a basket of currencies

Published 26 Jul, 2017 10:00pm

Financial

Dollar inches up as investors brace for Fed guidance

NEW YORK: The dollar was steady on Wednesday, edging just above a 13-month low touched the previous session against

Published 26 Jul, 2017 05:32pm

Financial

CEE MARKETS-Currencies, bonds ease on new EU legal action against Poland

BUDAPEST: Central European currencies eased as the European Commission said it would start legal action against Poland o

Published 26 Jul, 2017 05:31pm

Financial

C$ eases against greenback ahead of Fed policy decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against its US counterpart on Wednesday despite higher oil prices, as a firmer gre

Published 26 Jul, 2017 05:29pm

Financial

C$ holds near 14-month highs as rally stalls, Fed in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against the greenback on Tuesday after briefly touching a 14-month high, as the

Published 25 Jul, 2017 10:38pm

Financial

C$ holds near 14-month highs as greenback softens, oil firms

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Tuesday, as the US dollar slid against a basket of currenci

Published 25 Jul, 2017 05:27pm

Financial

US dollar, bond yields edge up, with focus on Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose from its lowest level in more than a year and US Treasury yields climbed on Monday as i

Published 24 Jul, 2017 09:04pm

Financial

Dollar edges up from 13-month low, aided by solid US data

NEW YORK: The dollar inched up from its lowest level in more than a year on Monday, assisted by stronger-than-expect

Published 24 Jul, 2017 08:56pm

Financial

Loonie breaches C$1.25 as data beats forecasts, oil rises

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday, breaking through a key technical barrier

Published 24 Jul, 2017 08:41pm

Financial

Dollar bounces off 13-month low, aided by solid US data

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up from its lowest level in more than a year on Monday, assisted by stronger-than-expected re

Published 24 Jul, 2017 04:54pm

Financial

C$ extends gains as data beats, oil rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday, as domestic wholesale trade data beat ex

Published 24 Jul, 2017 04:46pm

Financial

C$ extends 14-month high, data eyed for next move

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended a 14-month high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices rose and the

Published 20 Jul, 2017 09:44pm

Financial

C$ dips but holds near 14-month high as oil climbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Thursday, but held near 14-month highs as oil pri

Published 20 Jul, 2017 07:38pm

Financial

Dollar hits nearly 2-year low against euro after Draghi comments

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to its lowest in nearly two years against the euro on Thursday after European Central Bank

Published 20 Jul, 2017 07:28pm

Financial

CEE MARKETS-Crown jumps to near 4-year high on rate hike expectations

PRAGUE: The Czech crown jumped to its strongest level in nearly four years on Wednesday on expectations the central bank

Published 19 Jul, 2017 08:44pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as factory sales climb, yield gap shrinks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher on Wednesday against the greenback as the US yield advantage shrunk and oil pr

Published 19 Jul, 2017 01:51pm

Financial

C$ steady near 14-month highs even as home sales slide

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, holding near 14-month highs follow

Published 17 Jul, 2017 07:24pm

Financial

Dollar index hits 10-month low on Fed bets, strong China data

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest level against a basket of major currencies in 10 months on Monday and the Aus

Published 17 Jul, 2017 07:18pm

Financial

C$ extends gains, yields climb after rate hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed on Thursday against its US counterpart, extending sharp gains made in the previous s

Published 13 Jul, 2017 09:16pm

Financial

Dollar steady as investor focus turns to Friday's data

NEW YORK: The dollar was steady against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, as investors turned their attention to

Published 13 Jul, 2017 08:39pm

Financial

Dollar steady after knock from Yellen comments; data helps

NEW YORK: The dollar steadied against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, helped by upbeat US economic data, a

Published 13 Jul, 2017 06:32pm

Financial

C$ consolidates its gains, yields climb after rate hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower on Thursday against its US counterpart, but held on to most of its sharp gains

Published 13 Jul, 2017 05:59pm

Financial

Mexican peso surges to 14-month highs as traders shrug off Trump

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso surged on Wednesday to a more than one-year high, bolstered by growing confidence that US Pre

Published 12 Jul, 2017 06:35pm

Financial

Dollar hits 4-month high vs yen; stocks end flat

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a four-month high against the yen and global equity markets edged up on Tuesday as investor

Published 11 Jul, 2017 08:31pm

Financial

Rates play sends dollar to 4-month high vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Tuesday and touched a four-month high against th

Published 11 Jul, 2017 04:01pm

Financial

Dollar climbs to two-month high vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen on Monday as the Bank of Japan's offer last week to buy an unlimited amount of

Published 10 Jul, 2017 10:09pm

Financial

Dollar, equity markets climb; Amazon boosts US stocks

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed to a two-month high against the yen on Monday and global equity markets rallied, lif

Published 10 Jul, 2017 07:26pm

Financial

Mexico peso extends gains on trade talk hopes

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso extended gains on Monday as investors hoped that talks between Mexico and the United States

Published 10 Jul, 2017 07:19pm

Financial

C$ dips as oil prices fall; rate decision awaited

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dipped against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell, pulling back from a nearly

Published 10 Jul, 2017 05:27pm

Financial

C$ nears 10-month high as jobs gain boosts rate hike chances

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Friday to a nearly 10-month high against its US counterpart after strong

Published 07 Jul, 2017 03:44pm

Financial

Dollar advances after strong US jobs report, backs Fed hike view

NEW YORK: The dollar gained across the board on Friday in choppy trading after a report showed the US economy create

Published 07 Jul, 2017 03:23pm

Financial

Dollar retreats after soft US labor market data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Thursday after a round of weaker-than-expected US employment data, affirming a gradual

Published 06 Jul, 2017 09:02pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil prices rise, exports climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices rose, while domestic data

Published 06 Jul, 2017 03:58pm

Financial

Dollar falls after weaker-than-expected U.S Private sector payrolls report

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and yen on Thursday after data showed the US private sector created fewer

Published 06 Jul, 2017 03:48pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 10-month high as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, pulling back from a nearly 10-month high

Published 05 Jul, 2017 05:16pm

Financial

Dollar index holds gains after US May factory orders data

NEW YORK: The dollar clung to gains against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as total new orders for US manufactured

Published 05 Jul, 2017 05:11pm

Financial

Mexico's peso weakens 1pc to cheapest level in a month

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso on Wednesday weakened 1 percent to its cheapest versus the dollar in a month, hurt by lower o

Published 05 Jul, 2017 05:02pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as Poloz reinforces rate hike expectations

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday after comments by Bank of Canada Governo

Published 04 Jul, 2017 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar scores best day in four months after lousy quarter

NEW YORK: The dollar recorded its best day in four months on Monday, starting the new quarter on a strong note, bolstere

Published 03 Jul, 2017 10:45pm

Financial

Mexico peso down on strong US factory data

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso slipped on Thursday after US manufacturing activity increased to its strongest level in near

Published 03 Jul, 2017 10:28pm

Financial

Dollar index hits session highs after US ISM, construction data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to session highs against a basket of currencies on Monday as a private index on domestic m

Published 03 Jul, 2017 03:30pm

Financial

C$ weakens as subdued inflation reduces rate hike chances

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell on Friday against its US counterpart after weaker-than-expected domestic inflation dat

Published 23 Jun, 2017 04:51pm

Financial

Dollar trims losses vs yen after US May new home sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar scaled back its earlier decline against the yen on Friday as data showed sales of US new homes

Published 23 Jun, 2017 04:42pm

Financial

Dollar little changed as low US yields offset solid data

NEW YORK: The dollar was flat against a basket of currencies on Thursday as low US bond yields offset in-line data o

Published 22 Jun, 2017 05:21pm

Financial

LatAm currencies, stocks fall on lower commodity prices

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies and stocks dropped on Tuesday as falling prices of commodities from crude oil t

Published 20 Jun, 2017 04:05pm

Financial

C$ extends gains after hawkish central bank comments this week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a fresh 3-1/2-month high against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Wedne

Published 14 Jun, 2017 03:07pm

Financial

Loonie leaps, dollar dips as eyes turn to Fed

PARIS: Canada's dollar hit a two-month high on Tuesday after the Canadian central bank raised the prospect of an interes

Published 13 Jun, 2017 12:34pm

Financial

US Treasury posts $88 billion deficit in May

WASHINGTON: The US government had an $88 billion deficit in May as spending outpaced revenues, according to Treasury Dep

Published 12 Jun, 2017 06:20pm

Financial

C$ firms as oil prices climb, central bank speech awaited

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices rose and ahead of

Published 12 Jun, 2017 04:46pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to 1-week high; pares gains as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Wednesday to a 1-week high against its US counterpart, although it pared so

Published 07 Jun, 2017 03:39pm

Financial

Latam currencies trade sideways on Fed rates caution

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies traded sideways on Thursday after the Federal Reserve dialed down some expecta

Published 25 May, 2017 05:51pm

Financial

Dollar weak but off lows as commodity currencies slip

NEW YORK: The dollar was weak against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, a day after Federal Reserve minutes that

Published 25 May, 2017 05:44pm

Financial

C$ notches 1-month high as Bank of Canada turns more upbeat

TORONTO: Canada's dollar strengthened to a one-month high against its US counterpart on Wednesday after the Bank of Cana

Published 24 May, 2017 05:02pm

Financial

C$ notches nearly 1-month high on rising oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Tuesday to a nearly one-month high against its US counterpart as oil prices

Published 23 May, 2017 05:31pm

Financial

Dollar hovers near 6-1/2 month low on US political risks

NEW YORK: The dollar struggled to recover ground against other major currencies on Tuesday as lingering US political ris

Published 23 May, 2017 04:40pm

Financial

C$ dips, weighed by lower oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower on Thursday against its US counterpart as oil prices fell, while political unce

Published 18 May, 2017 07:03pm

Financial

Brazilian real plummets against dollar

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian financial markets plummeted on opening Thursday in the wake of a bombshell report th

Published 18 May, 2017 03:55pm

Financial

LatAm currencies weaken as Trump woes spark risk-aversion

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday as speculation US President Donald Trump could face the threa

Published 17 May, 2017 03:39pm

Financial

C$ dips as safe-haven currencies outperform

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pared some of this week's gains on Wednesday against its US counterpart as political uncert

Published 17 May, 2017 01:26pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to nearly 3-week high as greenback slides

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Tuesday to a nearly 3-week high against its US counterpart as oil prices ro

Published 16 May, 2017 05:30pm

Financial

Euro surges to 6-month high after solid data as Trump worries hit dollar

NEW YORK: The euro surged more than 1 percent against a broadly weaker dollar on Tuesday, rising above $1.10 to reach it

Published 16 May, 2017 04:46pm

Financial

Brazil real up as c.bank resumes currency intervention

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real strengthened on Tuesday after the central bank resumed currency intervention, providing su

Published 16 May, 2017 04:11pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to two-week high as oil prices jump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Monday to more than a two-week high against its US counterpart as the price

Published 15 May, 2017 03:56pm

Financial

Dollar slips after weak data, commodity currencies boosted by oil

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday, touching lows against a number of currencies after a weak US manufacturing repo

Published 15 May, 2017 03:27pm

Financial

Mexico peso tumbles to weakest since surprise rate hike

SAO PAULO: Brazilian stocks rose on Friday for the fourth straight day as Petr?leo Brasileiro SA shares hit an 11-week h

Published 12 May, 2017 06:40pm

Financial

Dollar inches lower after Trump sacks FBI chief

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Wednesday as risk appetite faded after US President Donald Trump unexpectedly fired FBI

Published 10 May, 2017 04:14pm

Financial

C$ pares some of Friday's rally as metal prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Monday against its US counterpart, paring some of Friday's gains as weaker-than

Published 08 May, 2017 04:40pm

Financial

Euro slides from 6-month peak as Macron win spurs profit-taking

NEW YORK: The euro fell from six-month highs against the dollar on Monday, after Emmanuel Macron's widely expected victo

Published 08 May, 2017 04:26pm

Financial

LatAm currencies down on profit-taking after Macron win

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Monday, tracking a decline in the euro on profit-taking f

Published 08 May, 2017 04:10pm

Financial

C$ hits fresh 14-month low after oil selloff

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a fresh 14-month low against its US counterpart on Friday as US oil prices trad

Published 05 May, 2017 05:27pm

Financial

Brazilian currency, stocks down on political concerns

SAO PAULO: Brazil's currency and stocks fell on Thursday on bets that President Michel Temer's government could find it

Published 04 May, 2017 06:50pm

Financial

C$ edges higher as exports jump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday, finding some respite after hitting a 1

Published 04 May, 2017 01:54pm

Financial

Dollar jumps against yen on US data, Treasury announcement

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its highest in more than six weeks against the yen on Wednesday as traders digested the poss

Published 03 May, 2017 04:00pm

Financial

Dollar index holds gains after in-line ADP US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar clung to modest gains against a basket of currencies on Wednesday after payroll processor ADP said

Published 03 May, 2017 01:10pm

Financial

LatAm currencies seesaw ahead of Fed decision, US data

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies seesawed on Tuesday as traders stood pat ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision

Published 02 May, 2017 05:04pm

Financial

C$ weakens, retaining defensive bias as economy stalls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday, retaining this week's defensive bias as dome

Published 28 Apr, 2017 03:18pm

Financial

Euro falls against US dollar on dovish ECB tone

NEW YORK: The euro dipped against the US dollar on Thursday after European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi said policyma

Published 27 Apr, 2017 04:58pm

Financial

Brazil real weakens on fiscal jitters, Trump tax plan eyed

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real weakened on Wednesday after lawmakers voted to water down the austerity demands in a state

Published 26 Apr, 2017 07:16pm

Financial

Mexico peso tumbles on report US mulling NAFTA exit

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso sank to a more than one-month low on Wednesday on news the administration of US President Don

Published 26 Apr, 2017 06:48pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil falls and ahead of US tax plan

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices fell and investors turned at

Published 26 Apr, 2017 03:50pm

Financial

Dollar surges against loonie on tariff announcement, yen sinks

NEW YORK: The US dollar surged to its highest level against its Canadian counterpart in more than a year o

Published 25 Apr, 2017 04:01pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as French vote lifts risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday after the French election result boosted

Published 24 Apr, 2017 04:09pm

Financial

Euro surges, yen dives as French election fears abate

NEW YORK: The euro surged against the US dollar and the yen sank on Monday on relief over Emmanuel Macron's victory agai

Published 24 Apr, 2017 03:31pm

Financial

Brazil real, Mexico peso strengthen on French vote

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real and the Mexican peso strengthened on Monday after centrist Emmanuel Macron won t

Published 24 Apr, 2017 03:27pm

Financial

C$ holds at one-month low versus greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed at a one-month low against its US counterpart on Thursday after two days

Published 20 Apr, 2017 03:00pm

Financial

Mexico's peso could strengthen further

WASHINGTON: Mexico's peso is "quite competitive" and could strengthen further despite likely bouts of volatility, Financ

Published 20 Apr, 2017 02:45pm

Financial

Dollar hits nearly 3-week low as yields slide; sterling soars

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to a nearly three-week low against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, pressured b

Published 18 Apr, 2017 04:31pm

Financial

Dollar index holds losses after US housing starts data

NEW YORK: The dollar held at lower levels against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as a steeper-than-forecast decli

Published 18 Apr, 2017 01:59pm

Financial

Dollar slips to 5-month low vs yen on North Korea tensions

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a five-month low against the yen on Monday as rising tensions over North Korea stoked deman

Published 17 Apr, 2017 05:33pm

Financial

Dollar down, gold gains on global risks; US stocks inch up

NEW YORK: Geopolitical tensions over North Korea pressured the dollar against the yen and lifted gold prices on Mond

Published 17 Apr, 2017 05:32pm

Financial

Brazil real jumps on central bank intervention

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real jumped on Monday as the central bank stepped up intervention, providing additional support

Published 17 Apr, 2017 05:18pm

Financial

C$ gains on strong China data, steady oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained in early trade against a broadly weaker US currency on Monday as oil prices held nea

Published 17 Apr, 2017 01:49pm

Financial

C$ posts new 6-week high against weaker greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Thursday to a fresh six-week high against its US counterpart as oil prices

Published 13 Apr, 2017 05:45pm

Financial

GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rebounds, Treasury yields off lows, after Trump comments

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded on Thursday after sliding a day earlier following remarks by President Donal

Published 13 Apr, 2017 04:55pm

Financial

Dollar, Treasury yields, stocks fall on Trump currency comments

NEW YORK: The US dollar turned lower along with Treasury yields and stocks on Wednesday after US President Donald Tr

Published 12 Apr, 2017 09:50pm

Financial

C$ surges to 6-week high after Bank of Canada rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Wednesday to a six-week high against its US counterpart after the Bank of C

Published 12 Apr, 2017 05:39pm

Financial

Dollar drops to nearly 5-month low vs yen on low risk appetite

NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Wednesday after falling to a nearly five-month low against the Japanese yen a

Published 12 Apr, 2017 05:30pm

Financial

C$ surrenders gains after posting new 1-week high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar surrendered its gains on Tuesday against its US counterpart after posting a fresh one-week

Published 11 Apr, 2017 04:53pm

Financial

Dollar falls as investors seek safe-haven yen amid geopolitical risk

NEW YORK: The dollar fell broadly on Tuesday as geopolitical risk and declining US Treasury yields pushed traders ou

Published 11 Apr, 2017 04:30pm

Financial

Dollar down as investors wary of geopolitical risk; await consumer data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday as US Treasury yields dipped and traders consolidated Friday's gains on low volume t

Published 10 Apr, 2017 08:18pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil rallies, housing starts jump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices rose and the government rep

Published 10 Apr, 2017 05:08pm

Financial

Latam currencies seesaw ahead of US jobs data

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies seesawed on Thursday ahead of the release of key US jobs data, which coul

Published 06 Apr, 2017 06:16pm

Financial

Dollar falls from three-week high after Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The US dollar tumbled from three-week highs on Wednesday, as minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting sug

Published 05 Apr, 2017 09:26pm

Financial

C$ pares this week's losses as oil prices climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Wednesday against its US counterpart, paring some of this week's losses as

Published 05 Apr, 2017 05:54pm

Financial

Dollar advances after robust US private sector jobs report

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained against the yen on Wednesday for the first time in four days after a report showed US

Published 05 Apr, 2017 05:48pm

Financial

Mexico peso pares losses ahead of intervention

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso pared losses on Tuesday after the country's central bank announced it would intervene in

Published 04 Apr, 2017 09:11pm

Financial

Yen gains vs dollar, euro ahead of US, China meeting

NEW YORK: The safe-haven yen rose to a one-week high against the dollar and a 4-1/2 month peak versus the euro

Published 04 Apr, 2017 08:30pm

Financial

Dollar holds gain after US Feb trade data

NEW YORK: The dollar held slight gains versus a basket of currencies on Tuesday as a larger-than

Published 04 Apr, 2017 07:30pm

Financial

C$ hits nearly 3-week low after surprise trade deficit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Tuesday to a nearly three-week low against its US counterpart, pressured by a l

Published 04 Apr, 2017 07:20pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs yen, euro on US political uncertainty

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the Japanese yen and euro on Monday, as uncertainty about US congressional support for

Published 03 Apr, 2017 10:02pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil falls, risk appetite recedes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, surrendering last week's gains as oil fell a

Published 03 Apr, 2017 09:57pm

Financial

Dollar little changed after Fed's Dudley, US data deflate rise

NEW YORK: The dollar was flat on Friday as a Federal Reserve official's seemingly dovish remarks and uninspiri

Published 31 Mar, 2017 03:39pm

Financial

Dollar at 2-week high, break of technical barrier prompts euro sales

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a two-week high on Thursday as a combination of technical trading and strong

Published 30 Mar, 2017 08:32pm

Financial

Dollar rises after Trump selloff, helped by Fed comments, ECB

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to its highest in more than a week on Wednesday on outlooks for US and European inte

Published 29 Mar, 2017 04:57pm

Financial

C$ dips as inflation data support Bank of Canada's dovish stance

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Friday against its US counterpart as tame domestic inflation data dampened pres

Published 24 Mar, 2017 02:56pm

Financial

Dollar hits 4-month low vs yen on growth pace rethink

NEW YORK: The dollar lost further ground on Wednesday and hit a four-month low against the safe-haven yen, wit

Updated 22 Mar, 2017 05:27pm

Financial

C$ retreats from 2-week high as post-Fed rally fades

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated on Thursday from an earlier fresh two-week high against its US counterpart as a rally triggered by the Federal Reserve's outlook for interest rate hikes faded.

Published 16 Mar, 2017 11:29pm

Financial

Dollar slides, yields rise as investors digest Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar sank to a five-week low on Thursday while US bond yields rose as investors digested the recent US interest rate increase and indications there would be no pick-up in the pace of monetary tightening.

Published 16 Mar, 2017 10:53pm

Financial

Dollar on the ropes as Fed deals blow to outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to a five-week low against a basket of currencies on Thursday, still reeling from the previous session, when a statement from the U.

Published 16 Mar, 2017 04:32pm

Financial

Mexico peso hits strongest level since Trump win after Fed hike

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso gained more than 1.

Published 15 Mar, 2017 08:38pm

Financial

Dollar falls to two-week low after Fed says rate hike pace seen gradual

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to two-week lows on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates as expected but did not signal a faster pace of monetary tightening this year.

Published 15 Mar, 2017 07:48pm

Financial

C$ strengthens ahead of Fed decision as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Wednesday against its US counterpart as oil prices rallied, but gains for the loonie were restrained ahead of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

Published 15 Mar, 2017 04:15pm

Financial

Dollar slips as markets await Fed rate outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower on Wednesday, as investors awaited a widely-expected interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve, but grew cautious about the rate outlook this year given lingering uncertainty with the Trump administration's fiscal po

Published 15 Mar, 2017 04:07pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil prices slide to 3-month low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Tuesday against its US counterpart as prices of oil, one of Canada's major exports, fell and the greenback climbed broadly ahead of a widely expected interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve.

Published 14 Mar, 2017 11:03pm

Financial

LatAm currencies weaken slightly ahead of expected US rate hike

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies weakened slightly on Tuesday as traders avoided big bets ahead of a widely expected US interest rate increase on Wednesday.

Published 14 Mar, 2017 07:42pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-month low as oil drops below $50

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Thursday to a fresh two-month low against the greenback as US crude oil prices traded below $50 a barrel and the gap between US and Canadian yields widened.

Published 09 Mar, 2017 07:04pm

Financial

Dollar slips, euro rises after ECB's Draghi speaks

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Thursday, while the euro gained after European Central Bank head Mario Draghi suggested it was less necessary to prop up the market through ultra-loose monetary policy.

Published 09 Mar, 2017 04:13pm

Financial

C$ stabilizes with oil after hitting near 2-month low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar stabilized on Friday after hitting a nearly two-month low against its US counterpart, helped by a recovery in oil prices, while the greenback pared some recent gains ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen%D%AY

Published 03 Mar, 2017 03:33pm

Financial

Dollar gains as US March rate hike seen more likely

NEW YORK: The dollar gained to seven week highs against a basket of currencies on Thursday, after hawkish comments by a Federal Reserve official late on Wednesday encouraged investors to expect a near-term interest rate hike.

Published 02 Mar, 2017 04:02pm

Financial

Euro recovers against dollar after France's Macron gains support

NEW YORK: The euro recovered from its weakest level against the dollar in six weeks on Wednesday after far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's perceived chances of winning fell, reducing concerns given the candidate's anti-EU stanc

Published 22 Feb, 2017 07:21pm

Financial

Dollar gains against euro on French political risk, Fed views

NEW YORK: The euro hit a six-week low against the dollar on Wednesday on concern over France's presidential election campaign, a growing gap between U.

Published 22 Feb, 2017 04:39pm

Financial

Dollar gains on hawkish Fed comments, European political risk

NEW YORK: The US dollar was broadly higher on Tuesday and was on course for its steepest gain against the euro in more than a month following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, while European political uncertainty also boosted the dollar.

Published 21 Feb, 2017 04:39pm

Financial

Yen rises as political worries stoke safe-haven bids

NEW YORK: The yen rose against major currencies on Friday as concerns about the upcoming French elections and the lack of movement in fiscal changes in the United States kindled safe-haven demand for the Japanese currency.

Published 17 Feb, 2017 05:05pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil prices fall, greenback climbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as a drop in oil prices and broader gains for the greenback offset stronger-than-expected domestic manufacturing data.

Published 15 Feb, 2017 03:12pm

Financial

Dollar index rises as Yellen sees another rate increase

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a three-week peak against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday as investors raised their outlook on a faster pace of US rate increases following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.

Published 14 Feb, 2017 07:25pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on Trump tax pledge

LONDON: The dollar extended a rally Friday on comments by US President Donald Trump that he would release details of a "phenomenal" tax-cut plan, which also lifted global stock markets.

Published 10 Feb, 2017 03:04pm

Financial

Dollar recovers ground on strong US jobs, factory data

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered some ground on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected US private payrolls and manufacturing data, while lingering worries that the United States was poised to ditch its "strong dollar" policy limited gains.

Published 01 Feb, 2017 06:04pm

Financial

C$ little changed as investors assess Trump travel curbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, recovering from an earlier nearly one-week low, as oil prices fell and investors weighed concerns over a travel ban implemented by US President Donald Trump.

Published 30 Jan, 2017 03:12pm

Financial

C$ edges lower as oil falls; on track for weekly gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Friday as oil fell and the greenback extended its recovery against a basket of currencies, but the loonie remained on track to score its biggest weekly gain since early December.

Published 27 Jan, 2017 03:31pm

Financial

Dollar grinds higher as Trump debate deepens

LONDON: The dollar edged higher on Friday, steadying after a volatile week that underlined the growing uncertainty over how Donald Trump will behave after his inauguration as US President.

Published 20 Jan, 2017 01:39pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-week low as greenback climbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low against its US counterpart on Thursday, one day after the Bank of Canada left the door open to cutting interest rates, as broader gains for the greenback offset higher oil prices and firm domestic da

Published 19 Jan, 2017 05:03pm

Financial

C$ rises to near 3-month high on oil; dollar slides

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near 3-month high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices rose and the greenback extended losses that began after US President-elect Donald Trump's news conference a day earlier.

Published 12 Jan, 2017 03:45pm

Financial

C$ slightly weaker as all eyes on Trump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart early on Wednesday, with investors bracing for clues about US President-elect Donald Trump's likely trade, tax and fiscal policy direction at a morning news conference.

Published 11 Jan, 2017 02:35pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil rises, housing starts jump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil rose and stronger-than-expected domestic housing starts suggested the country's long housing boom may not yet be over.

Published 10 Jan, 2017 03:45pm

Financial

C$ firms after unexpectedly strong Canadian jobs, trade data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched its strongest level against the US dollar in more than three weeks on Friday following surprisingly strong employment and trade data.

Published 06 Jan, 2017 02:36pm

Financial

Canadian dollar to weaken on NAFTA uncertainty, Fed rate hikes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar will weaken against its US counterpart this year, pressured by trade agreement uncertainty and probable monetary policy divergence between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada, a Reuters poll found on Friday.

Published 06 Jan, 2017 01:02pm

Financial

Dollar hits 3-week low as US data fails to override yuan surge

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a three-week low against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after US inflation and unemployment data failed to reverse a downtrend that followed some of the biggest gains on record for China's yuan.

Published 05 Jan, 2017 05:58pm

Financial

C$ jumps to near 3-week high amid upbeat global data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a near three-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday, together with gains for other commodity-linked currencies after upbeat global economic data.

Published 04 Jan, 2017 04:19pm

Financial

C$ modestly stronger as oil remains firm

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed slightly on Wednesday against its US counterpart as the price of oil, a key Canadian export, held near highs not seen since 2015.

Published 28 Dec, 2016 03:41pm

Financial

C$ dips, paring some of prior day's gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Wednesday but hung on to most of the previous day's gains as oil prices rose and the greenback retreated from a 14-year high.

Published 21 Dec, 2016 07:10pm

Financial

C$ weakens against firm greenback as oil dips

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil dipped and expectations for further US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes kept the greenback close to its highest in 14 years.

Published 19 Dec, 2016 07:48pm

Financial

Yen jumps as Russian ambassador to Turkey dies in attack

NEW YORK: The yen jumped on Monday on safe-haven bids after the Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot to death in the Turkish capital, adding to buying of the Japanese currency to book profits on dollar's recent gains.

Published 19 Dec, 2016 06:45pm

Financial

US dollar rally to 14-year highs halts on profit-taking

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against a basket of major currencies on Friday, holding near 14-year highs touched after Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, with profit-taking halting the momentum of the greenback's rally.

Published 16 Dec, 2016 05:09pm

Financial

C$ weakens on widening Canada-US yield spreads

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday, pressured by the recent fall in Canada's bond yields below US yields as investors braced for divergence in monetary policy between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada.

Published 16 Dec, 2016 03:20pm

Financial

Strong US dollar could challenge Trump agenda

NEW YORK: The strong US dollar, boosted further by the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates, could pose challenges to President-elect Donald Trump's economic agenda.

Published 16 Dec, 2016 07:43am

Financial

C$ posts 8-week high ahead of Fed rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to an eight-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as broader losses for the greenback ahead of a Federal Reserve interest rate decision eclipsed a dip in oil prices and mixed domestic data.

Published 14 Dec, 2016 09:32pm

Financial

Dollar steady as traders await clarity on Fed rate hike path

NEW YORK: The US dollar was steady against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday on uncertainty over whether the US Federal Reserve would signal a slow or fast pace of interest rate increases at the end of a closely-watched policy meeting.

Published 13 Dec, 2016 07:37pm

Financial

C$ strengthens for fifth straight day as oil climbs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened for the fifth straight day against its US counterpart on Tuesday, posting a near eight-week high as higher oil prices offset expected monetary policy divergence between the US and Canada.

Published 13 Dec, 2016 07:27pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to nearly 1-week high as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly one-week high against its US counterpart on Monday as oil rallied ahead of a meeting this week of major oil producers, while investors awaited a speech by Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz.

Published 28 Nov, 2016 02:59pm

Financial

GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rally pauses, Italian stocks underperform

LONDON: The dollar's best run in almost two years paused on Friday while Italian stocks continued to underperform peers in Europe as the countdown to a referendum on constitutional reform in the country entered its final week.

Published 25 Nov, 2016 05:25pm

Financial

Dollar jumps to highest in almost 14 years on Fed hike stance

NEW YORK: The dollar surged to its highest since March 2003 on Wednesday, bolstered by upbeat US economic reports that showed the economy on track for steady growth as they reinforced expectations of rate increases by the Federal Reserve next month and in

Published 23 Nov, 2016 08:52pm

Financial

C$ hits nearly 2-week high amid OPEC optimism

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly two-week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors weighed prospects of an output cut by major oil producers and domestic retail sales rose for the first time in three months.

Published 22 Nov, 2016 05:30pm

Financial

Dollar regains footing as US data boosts multiple rate hike view

NEW YORK: The dollar resumed its uptrend on Tuesday, helped by a surge in US existing home sales last month that further cemented expectations not only of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in December, but also of further tightening next year.

Published 22 Nov, 2016 05:22pm

Financial

Dollar index hits 13-1/2 year high after Yellen

NEW YORK: The dollar on Thursday climbed to fresh 13-1/2 highs versus a basket of major currencies after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen finished her appearance before the Congress's Joint Economic Committee.

Published 17 Nov, 2016 05:06pm

Financial

C$ dips as oil pullback offsets manufacturing gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil returned some of the advances made in one of the year's biggest rallies a day earlier, offsetting stronger-than-expected gains in domestic manufacturing sales.

Published 16 Nov, 2016 06:10pm

Financial

Dollar index briefly slips into negative territory

NEW YORK: The dollar briefly weakened on Wednesday against a basket of currencies, retreating from a 14-year peak, after the release of a government report that showed US producer prices rose less than forecast in October.

Published 16 Nov, 2016 02:04pm

Financial

C$ rises for first time since US election as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil rallied, with the loonie posting gains for the first time since the US election last week.

Published 15 Nov, 2016 08:53pm

Financial

Mexico peso rallies over 2pc, claws back from Trump tumble

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso on Tuesday rallied for a second day, rebounding from a historic slump last week weakened by concerns US President-elect Donald Trump could crimp cross-border trade.

Published 15 Nov, 2016 07:29pm

Financial

C$ hits new 8-month low as oil falls; Poloz speech awaited

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a fresh eight-month low against its US counterpart on Friday as oil prices fell

Published 11 Nov, 2016 03:58pm

Financial

Mexico's peso continues to bleed after Trump victory

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso pared losses on Friday after weakening nearly 4 percent overnight to a fresh record low o

Published 11 Nov, 2016 03:57pm

Financial

C$ tumbles to 8-month low as Trump win threatens trade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened sharply to an eight-month low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as uncertain

Published 09 Nov, 2016 05:20pm

Financial

Colombian peso, markets down after Trump victory

BOGOTA: Colombian markets suffered in early trading on Wednesday after voters in the United States unexpectedly elected

Published 09 Nov, 2016 03:40pm

Financial

Mexican peso hits 2-month high on bets Clinton to win US election

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso firmed to its strongest in two months on Tuesday on bets that Democratic candidate Hillar

Published 08 Nov, 2016 08:56pm

Financial

US, Canadian dollars rise with Mexico peso as markets bet on Clinton win

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the safe-haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc on Tuesday while the Mexican peso and Cana

Published 08 Nov, 2016 07:27pm

Financial

Mexican peso falls as US votes

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso fell on Tuesday as the country braced for the outcome of the US presidential election ami

Published 08 Nov, 2016 04:02pm

Financial

Mexican peso extends losses after Fed leaves rates on hold

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso extends losses after the US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged but signals it

Published 02 Nov, 2016 07:51pm

Financial

C$ gains vs greenback amid US election uncertainty

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday despite lower oil prices as US electio

Published 02 Nov, 2016 04:51pm

Financial

TSX falls, pressured by losses for energy and financials

TORONTO: Canada's main stock index fell on Wednesday as lower oil prices weighed on the shares of energy companies a

Published 02 Nov, 2016 04:01pm

Financial

Dollar slumps against euro, jumps against peso on potential Trump win

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest level in more than three weeks against the euro, yen, Swiss franc and sterling on

Published 02 Nov, 2016 03:59pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil rebounds, domestic economy expands

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rebounded and domestic dat

Published 01 Nov, 2016 02:37pm

Financial

Dollar surges against Swedish crown on Riksbank, gains against yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its highest in more than seven and a half years against the Swedish crown after dovish comme

Published 27 Oct, 2016 09:32pm

Financial

C$ weakens narrowly ahead of US GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Thursday, as investors awa

Published 27 Oct, 2016 09:14pm

Financial

Canadian dollar strengthens as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil rose, while a breakthrough on a

Published 27 Oct, 2016 06:00pm

Financial

Dollar surges against Swedish crown on Riksbank, gains against yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its highest in more than seven and a half years against the Swedish crown after dovish comme

Published 27 Oct, 2016 05:03pm

Financial

Oil rises on OPEC cut comments, draw of US crude at Cushing

NEW YORK: Oil edged higher on Thursday, lifted by a reported drop in US crude inventories stored at the Cushing, Oklahom

Published 27 Oct, 2016 04:23pm

Financial

Dollar hits multi-month highs against euro, yen on Fed bets

NEW YORK: The dollar hit its highest level in nearly eight months against the euro and a roughly three-month high agains

Published 25 Oct, 2016 03:14pm

Financial

Dollar heads for third weekly gain as US rate rise bets firm

LONDON: The dollar was on course for its third consecutive week of gains against the basket of currencies used to measur

Published 21 Oct, 2016 07:57pm

Financial

C$ falls to 1-week low pressured by lower oil price

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a 1-week low against its broadly firmer US counterpart on Thursday, pressured by lo

Published 20 Oct, 2016 09:11pm

Financial

As Trump fears fade, other risks for Mexican peso come to fore

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso has largely overcome the prospect of a victory by US Republican presidential candidate Do

Published 20 Oct, 2016 07:40pm

Financial

C$ weakens to nearly 1-week low as oil pulls back

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly 1-week low against its US counterpart on Thursday as US crude oil pull

Published 20 Oct, 2016 03:12pm

Financial

Euro drops to four-month lows on dovish Draghi comments

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a four-month low against the US dollar on Thursday, and helped the US dollar index rise to a

Published 20 Oct, 2016 02:50pm

Financial

Euro weakens against dollar before ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro weakened against the US dollar on Wednesday, a day before the European Central Bank is due to meet, w

Published 19 Oct, 2016 04:31pm

Financial

C$ strengthens ahead of Bank of Canada decision as oil rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil rose, but gains were restrained

Published 19 Oct, 2016 04:26pm

Financial

Venezuela bonds fall after PDVSA warns swap fail may compromise payments

CARACAS: Venezuela's bond prices fell on Tuesday after state oil producer PDVSA again extended a deadline for its $5

Published 18 Oct, 2016 09:11pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to nearly 3-week high as oil rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly three-week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday as risk appe

Published 18 Oct, 2016 01:49pm

Financial

Dollar rises as US data backs December rate hike view

NEW YORK: The dollar on Friday posted its best weekly performance in more than seven months after strong US retail sales

Published 14 Oct, 2016 06:32pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as greenback pares some recent gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday as the greenback pared some recent gain

Published 13 Oct, 2016 07:47pm

Financial

Latam currencies slip on China data, Fed minutes

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies weakened in early Thursday trading on weak Chinese trade data and bets on a De

Published 13 Oct, 2016 05:32pm

Financial

C$ link to oil seen broken until after US election, rate move

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar's normally tight link with the price of oil, which broke down in September, likely will

Published 13 Oct, 2016 05:11pm

Financial

Dollar falls from 7-month peak on Chinese trade data dip

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled from a seven-month high on Thursday, as risk appetite took a turn for the worse after soft

Published 13 Oct, 2016 04:35pm

Financial

Mexican peso up more than 2.5pc in early trading

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso firmed on Monday to its strongest level in nearly one month following the US presidential

Published 10 Oct, 2016 01:46pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains after Sept US payrolls data

NEW YORK: The dollar briefly pared gains against a basket of currencies on Friday as government data showed US employers

Published 07 Oct, 2016 01:05pm

Financial

C$ to strengthen as higher oil offsets US Fed rate hikes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar will strengthen over the coming year as higher oil prices provide support, but monetary pol

Published 06 Oct, 2016 05:13pm

Financial

Dollar index holds gains as US jobless claims fall

NEW YORK: The dollar held its earlier gains against a basket of currencies on Thursday as data showed weekly first-time

Published 06 Oct, 2016 05:10pm

Financial

Mexico peso could hit 20/dollar, Colombia woes set to fade

BRASILIA/BUENOS AIRES: The US election drama and a weakening economy will knock the Mexican peso to an all-time low of 2

Published 06 Oct, 2016 04:54pm

Financial

Latam currencies mostly weaken ahead of US payrolls report

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies mostly weakened in early trading on Thursday as traders awaited a widely watched US

Published 06 Oct, 2016 04:40pm

Financial

C$ weakens as broad-based gains for greenback offset higher oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday as the greenback made broad-based gains, bu

Published 06 Oct, 2016 04:30pm

Financial

C$ strengthens slightly as exports and oil climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly against its US counterpart on Wednesday as a rise in the country'

Published 05 Oct, 2016 03:51pm

Financial

C$ weaker as rate outlook diverges

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback made broad-based gains, wit

Published 04 Oct, 2016 09:46pm

Financial

Sterling hits 31-year low; report on ECB helps euro

NEW YORK: The sterling stumbled to its weakest against the dollar in 31 years on fears over Britain's looming exit f

Published 04 Oct, 2016 09:20pm

Financial

C$ weakens vs firm greenback, higher oil limits loonie's losses

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback made broad-based gains, alt

Published 04 Oct, 2016 07:40pm

Financial

Euro edges higher against dollar on reduced Deutsche Bank fears

NEW YORK: The euro recovered from a nine-day low against the US dollar on Friday on reduced concerns surrounding Deutsch

Published 30 Sep, 2016 08:36pm

Financial

Dollar falls against franc, pares gains vs yen on Deutsche Bank concerns

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a more than one-month low against the Swiss franc and trimmed gains against the yen on Thurs

Published 29 Sep, 2016 09:44pm

Financial

C$ weakens from near 1-week high, buoyed by OPEC deal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell back from a nearly one-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as the buzz fr

Published 29 Sep, 2016 09:27pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to nearly 1-week high, buoyed by OPEC deal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly one-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday, buoyed by a

Published 29 Sep, 2016 07:26pm

Financial

US dollar slips against commodity currencies after OPEC deal

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a roughly five-month low against the Norwegian crown and fell against other commodity-linked

Published 28 Sep, 2016 09:34pm

Financial

C$ strengthens the most in nearly 4 weeks as oil soars

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened the most in nearly four weeks against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil p

Published 28 Sep, 2016 09:09pm

Financial

C$ dips as boost from US presidential debate fades

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Wednesday despite higher oil prices as a bo

Published 28 Sep, 2016 07:33pm

Financial

Latam currencies weaken on US rate hike uncertainty

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday on uncertainty over the timing of the next US interest r

Published 28 Sep, 2016 07:29pm

Financial

Mexico peso rises after US presidential

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso strengthened on Tuesday as traders cheered Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton's performa

Published 27 Sep, 2016 09:54pm

Financial

C$ weakens to nearly 6-month low on oil drop, dovish Poloz

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly six-month low against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices slip

Published 27 Sep, 2016 08:32pm

Financial

C$ strengthens slightly as oil rallies, OPEC meets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices rebounded, but gains were r

Published 26 Sep, 2016 08:07pm

Financial

Dollar falls on comments from BoJ's Kuroda, US debate uncertainty

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the safe-haven yen on Monday after comments from a top Bank of Japan (BOJ) official re

Published 26 Sep, 2016 08:00pm

Financial

Dollar falls broadly after Fed cuts longer-term rate view

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to its lowest in a week against a basket of major currencies on Thursday as investors sold the

Published 22 Sep, 2016 07:06pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to near 2-week high as risk appetite rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly two-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as risk appet

Published 22 Sep, 2016 07:03pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs yen after BoJ shifts, Fed seen holding pat

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a near one-month low against the yen on Wednesday after the Bank of Japan made a policy

Published 21 Sep, 2016 09:38pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil and stocks climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil rose and the Bank of Japan'

Published 21 Sep, 2016 03:18pm

Financial

Dollar edges up in thin trading, investors cautious on BoJ, Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday in light trading as investors made limited

Published 20 Sep, 2016 09:21pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil falls; BOC's Poloz speech awaited

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil fell and investors braced for a speec

Published 20 Sep, 2016 03:32pm

Financial

Dollar edges up, investors cautious on outcome of BoJ, Fed meetings

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday in light trading as investors retraced las

Published 20 Sep, 2016 02:56pm

Financial

Yen edges higher ahead of BoJ, Fed policy meetings

NEW YORK: The yen strengthened slightly Monday while the dollar lost ground against the euro ahead of the parallel polic

Published 19 Sep, 2016 10:02pm

Financial

Dollar slips ahead of BoJ, Fed meetings

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Monday from Friday's more than two-week high against a basket of major currencies on

Published 19 Sep, 2016 07:32pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil rebounds, stocks climb

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Monday bounced back from a seven-week low in the previous session as oil prices rebounde

Published 19 Sep, 2016 05:27pm

Financial

Dollar Libor hits 7-year-plus peak before Fed meeting

NEW YORK: A gauge of what banks charge each other to borrow dollars for three months rose on Monday to a more than seven

Published 19 Sep, 2016 04:21pm

Financial

Dollar gains as US posts modest uptick in inflation

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on international currency markets Friday as an inflation indicator showed strength and inves

Published 16 Sep, 2016 10:56pm

Financial

Mexico's peso hits record low as US election tightens

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso is likely to continue to plumb record lows as the US presidential election nears, leaving

Published 15 Sep, 2016 09:10pm

Financial

Dollar slips against yen on doubts over BoJ potency

NEW YORK: The US dollar reversed earlier gains against the yen on Thursday as traders doubted that the Bank of Japan (BO

Published 15 Sep, 2016 08:25pm

Financial

TREASURIES OUTLOOK-Yields inch lower on Fed rate outlook

NEW YORK: US Treasury yields edged lower on Wednesday, with prices trading in narrow ranges, on investors' view that

Published 07 Sep, 2016 08:45pm

Financial

Dollar falls as markets await US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against major currencies on Thursday as data on US manufacturing pointed to a contraction in t

Published 01 Sep, 2016 10:33pm

Financial

Dollar falls on surprise manufacturing decline

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Thursday after US manufacturing activity unexpectedly dec

Published 01 Sep, 2016 07:38pm

Financial

Dollar hits three-week on solid jobs data

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to three-week highs against a basket of currencies on Wednesday after data showed that jobs

Published 31 Aug, 2016 02:45pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 2-week low as oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as oil fell, although it pa

Published 29 Aug, 2016 09:42pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 2-week low as oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as oil fell, and the greenb

Published 29 Aug, 2016 02:42pm

Financial

C$ strengthens against weaker greenback before Yellen speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday as the greenback edged lower ahead of a s

Published 26 Aug, 2016 01:51pm

Financial

Dollar slips as markets await Yellen's speech

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday as investors further adjusted positions ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve Chair J

Published 26 Aug, 2016 01:48pm

Financial

Dollar dips as investors await Yellen's Jackson Hole speech

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Thursday as some investors squared positions before the annual global central bankers&#3

Published 25 Aug, 2016 03:09pm

Financial

C$ trades sideways before central bankers' gathering

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Thursday despite solid US data and lower oil pr

Published 25 Aug, 2016 01:53pm

Financial

C$ weakens against firmer greenback as oil falls

TORONTO: The commodity-linked Canadian dollar weakened against its firmer US counterpart on Wednesday as oil fell, altho

Published 24 Aug, 2016 09:42pm

Financial

Pound gains but rand plunges on finance minister probe

NEW YORK: The British pound edged higher on the dollar Tuesday but South Africa's rand plunged after Finance Ministe

Published 23 Aug, 2016 09:52pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil rallies, stocks advance

TORONTO: The commodity-linked Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil rallied and stocks edg

Published 23 Aug, 2016 09:05pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as Fed doubts offset lower oil prices

TORONTO: The risk-sensitive Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as skepticism that the Fe

Published 23 Aug, 2016 07:53pm

Financial

Latam currencies down on strong US data ahead of Yellen speech

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies slipped on Tuesday following strong US housing data, but caution prevailed ahead of

Published 23 Aug, 2016 05:34pm

Financial

Dollar retreats on Fed rate hike uncertainty

NEW YORK: The dollar slid across the board on Tuesday, as investors shifted their focus away from hawkish remarks on U.S

Published 23 Aug, 2016 03:39pm

Financial

C$ weakens to one-week low as oil tumbles

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as lower oil prices offset

Published 22 Aug, 2016 09:35pm

Financial

C$ weakens to one-week low as oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as comments by a Federal Re

Published 22 Aug, 2016 03:09pm

Financial

Dollar rises on comments from Fed's Fischer viewed as hawkish

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against a basket of major currencies on Monday, a day after a top Federal Reserve o

Published 22 Aug, 2016 03:07pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds after Fed's Williams adds support for rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded from nearly eight-week lows against the euro and Swiss franc on Friday a day after a t

Published 19 Aug, 2016 03:29pm

Financial

Dollar weaken further on ambivalent Fed stance

NEW YORK: The dollar again weakened against the euro, the yen and the British pound on Thursday as markets continued to

Published 18 Aug, 2016 09:31pm

Financial

Latam currencies mostly firm after Fed minutes

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies strengthened on Thursday as higher oil prices and division in the Federal Rese

Published 18 Aug, 2016 06:22pm

Financial

C$ strengthens with oil as Fed minutes weigh on greenback

TORONTO: The commodity-linked Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil rose and minute

Published 18 Aug, 2016 03:53pm

Financial

Dollar hovers near 8-week lows vs euro, Swiss franc after Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The US dollar hovered near its lowest against the euro and Swiss franc in nearly eight weeks on Thursday, a da

Published 18 Aug, 2016 03:45pm

Financial

C$ ends winning streak; pares losses as oil rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar's nearly two-week winning streak against its US counterpart ended on Wednesday, but los

Published 17 Aug, 2016 10:39pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as Fed minutes leave markets guessing

NEW YORK: The dollar fell slightly against the euro and the yen on Wednesday as meeting minutes from the US Federal Rese

Published 17 Aug, 2016 09:27pm

Financial

Latam currencies, stocks down ahead of Fed policy minutes

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies and stocks fell on Wednesday after comments by a Federal Reserve policymaker foster

Published 17 Aug, 2016 07:22pm

Financial

C$ weakens for first time in nearly 2 weeks as oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday for the first time in nearly two weeks as

Published 17 Aug, 2016 04:51pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds slightly ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered slightly on Wednesday as traders took profits on Tuesday's gains in the euro, yen

Published 17 Aug, 2016 04:18pm

Financial

Dollar lower as US economic data fails to excite

NEW YORK: The dollar fell Tuesday against the euro, the yen and the British pound as fresh data out of Washington drew a

Published 16 Aug, 2016 10:19pm

Financial

Latam currency gains ease on US rate hike concerns

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies gave back some gains on Tuesday after an influential US Federal Reserve policymaker

Published 16 Aug, 2016 07:32pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to 7-week high against weaker greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a seven-week high against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Tuesday as o

Published 16 Aug, 2016 03:37pm

Financial

Dollar edges off lows after Fed's Dudley raises bets on rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest levels in more than seven weeks against the euro, yen and Swiss franc on Tuesday

Published 16 Aug, 2016 03:32pm

Financial

C$ at strongest in a month as oil rallies

TORONTO: The commodity-linked Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-month high against its US counterpart on Monday as o

Published 15 Aug, 2016 09:05pm

Financial

Dollar slips on declining Fed hike expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Monday, undermined by recent soft US economic data that temp

Published 15 Aug, 2016 07:59pm

Financial

Dollar weakens on declining Fed rate hike expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Monday, undermined by recent soft US economic data that temp

Published 15 Aug, 2016 07:36pm

Financial

US dollar funding pressure eases a tad

NEW YORK: The scramble among banks for US dollars cooled a bit on Monday as a closely watched gauge on what they charge

Published 15 Aug, 2016 07:17pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to 3-week high; pares gains as oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a three-week high against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Wednesday, a

Published 10 Aug, 2016 10:04pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as jobs report bump dissipates

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Wednesday as enthusiasm from recent employment figures began t

Published 10 Aug, 2016 09:52pm

Financial

Latam currencies pare gains as oil slides; stocks fall

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies pared gains on Wednesday as crude prices turned negative, taking the shine off an e

Published 10 Aug, 2016 07:50pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to 3-week high against weaker greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a three-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil edged high

Published 10 Aug, 2016 07:19pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as Treasury yields fall, Fed's Yellen in focus

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell broadly on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields fell and investors waited on a speech by Feder

Published 10 Aug, 2016 04:23pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to 3-week high against weaker greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a three-week high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil edged high

Published 10 Aug, 2016 04:22pm

Financial

Dollar remains buoyant following US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar rose marginally against the euro, yen and British pound on Monday in largely tranquil currency mark

Published 08 Aug, 2016 10:25pm

Financial

Mexico, Colombia pesos firm on oil, risk appetite

SAO PAULO: Currencies from Latin American crude exporters strengthened on Monday, with both the Mexican peso and the Col

Published 08 Aug, 2016 10:12pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains as strong jobs data raises rate-hike hopes

NEW YORK: The US dollar extended gains against a basket of currencies on Monday after a stronger-than-anticipated jobs r

Published 08 Aug, 2016 09:07pm

Financial

C$ unchanged vs broadly stronger greenback as oil rallies

TORONTO: The commodity-linked Canadian dollar was unchanged against its broadly firmer US counterpart on Monday as oil p

Published 08 Aug, 2016 09:04pm

Financial

Dollar rallies after robust US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied across the board on Friday after data showed US employment increased more than expected in

Published 05 Aug, 2016 03:38pm

Financial

C$ tumbles to one-week low as domestic data disappoints

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened sharply to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Friday as a slump in domes

Published 05 Aug, 2016 03:35pm

Financial

Canada posts record Can$3.6bn trade deficit

OTTAWA: Canada posted a record Can$3.6 billion (US$2.7 billion) trade deficit in June, the government statistical agency

Published 05 Aug, 2016 03:02pm

Financial

Pound slides following Bank of England stimulus

NEW YORK: The pound retreated Thursday following aggressive moves by the Bank of England to boost the economy after the

Published 04 Aug, 2016 10:33pm

Financial

Latam currencies up on commodities rebound, US data; stocks fall

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies strengthened on Tuesday as prices of commodities rebounded andweak inflation d

Published 02 Aug, 2016 08:33pm

Financial

Dollar retraces losses after worst week in 3 months

NEW YORK: The dollar rebounded on Monday after its poorest weekly performance in three months the previous week, helped

Published 01 Aug, 2016 10:20pm

Financial

Latam currencies weaken as tepid U.K. data rekindles Brexit woes

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies weakened on Monday after tepid U.K. manufacturing data reinforced concerns ove

Published 01 Aug, 2016 07:39pm

Financial

Dollar recoups losses after worst week in 3 months

NEW YORK: The dollar rebounded on Monday after its poorest weekly performance in three months the previous week, helped

Published 01 Aug, 2016 07:35pm

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee falls slightly on importer dollar demand; stocks down

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan rupee edged down on Friday due to importer dollar demand a day after the central bank surprising

Published 29 Jul, 2016 07:40am

Financial

Euro rises slightly in wake of US Fed

NEW YORK: The euro rose slightly against the dollar on Thursday, a day after the US central bank left interest rates unt

Published 28 Jul, 2016 10:02pm

Financial

C$ resilient to oil fall as Fed weighs on greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Thursday as its US counterpart was pressured after the Fede

Published 28 Jul, 2016 09:48pm

Financial

Dollar weakens as Japan takes back focus from Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's statement was seen as increasing the possi

Published 27 Jul, 2016 09:04pm

Financial

Yen slips as central banks' views leave stocks mixed

NEW YORK: The yen eased against the dollar on Wednesday after Japan unveiled a surprisingly large $265 billion stimulus

Published 27 Jul, 2016 08:51pm

Financial

Dollar falls against euro, yen, as policy makers meet

WASHINGTON: The US dollar dropped slightly against the euro and the yen on Tuesday, as policy makers in Washington and T

Published 26 Jul, 2016 10:30pm

Financial

C$ gains after touching weakest in nearly 4 months

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained against the US dollar on Tuesday after touching its lowest level in nearly four mont

Published 26 Jul, 2016 10:11pm

Financial

Yen jumps on falling Japanese stimulus expectations

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen hit two-week highs against the euro and more than one-week highs against the U.S. dollar on T

Published 26 Jul, 2016 02:10pm

Financial

C$ hits weakest since March as lower oil, rate divergence weigh

TORONTO: The commodity-linked Canadian dollar on Monday hit its weakest level against its US counterpart since March, hu

Published 25 Jul, 2016 09:35pm

Financial

Dollar weakens against yen before Fed, BoJ meetings

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against the yen on Monday ahead of the US Federal Reserve's meeting on Tuesday and Wed

Published 25 Jul, 2016 08:30pm

Financial

Dollar steady before US Fed, Bank of Japan meetings

NEW YORK: The dollar was steady against the euro and yen on Monday as investors look ahead to central bank meetings with

Published 25 Jul, 2016 03:16pm

Financial

C$ edges higher as firm domestic data offsets lower oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Thursday as stronger-than-expected domestic whol

Published 21 Jul, 2016 03:26pm

Financial

Dollar drops vs yen as BOJ's Kuroda plays down 'helicopter money'

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped from a six-week high against the yen on Thursday after Bank of Japan chief Haruhiko Kuroda

Published 21 Jul, 2016 03:21pm

Financial

Yen falls but euro steady vs dollar ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The yen continued to fall Wednesday while the euro held steady against the dollar ahead of the European Centra

Published 20 Jul, 2016 10:19pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 1-week low as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The commodity-linked Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil

Published 20 Jul, 2016 03:15pm

Financial

Latam currencies slip on global growth concerns

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday as renewed concerns over global growth triggered profit-taking

Published 19 Jul, 2016 09:34pm

Financial

Yen sinks as traders put on risk

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen sank against the dollar and euro Monday as investors turned to riskier assets after the milit

Published 18 Jul, 2016 10:56pm

Financial

C$ flat vs US dollar as Turkey jitters fade, oil dips

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended unchanged against its US counterpart on Monday as the market brushed off the news of

Published 18 Jul, 2016 09:05pm

Financial

Latam currencies, stocks recover as Turkey coup thwarted

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American stocks and currencies rose on Monday as traders unwound safety bets after a military coup

Published 18 Jul, 2016 07:43pm

Financial

Brazil currency, stocks jump on hopes of fiscal austerity

SAO PAULO, July 14 (Reuters) - Brazil's currency and stocks jumped on Thursday on hopes interim President Michel Tem

Published 14 Jul, 2016 06:53pm

Financial

Pound, euro maintain climb in post-Brexit market pause

NEW YORK: The pound and the euro extended gains Wednesday but remained far below their levels before Britain voted last

Published 30 Jun, 2016 02:56am

Financial

C$ edges higher as oil and global stocks rally

TORONTO: The risk-sensitive Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Wednesday as global financial mar

Published 29 Jun, 2016 03:30pm

Financial

Dollar funding costs jump after Brexit vote

NEW YORK: The cost for Wall Street to fund dollar-based trades rose on Friday to the highest in nearly three months as B

Published 24 Jun, 2016 03:52pm

Financial

Mexico's peso plunges to fresh record low after UK votes to leave EU

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso hit a fresh record low early on Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union, f

Published 24 Jun, 2016 12:25pm

Financial

Mexico's peso reaches 2-week high after late Brexit polls

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso firmed 1.35 percent against the US dollar on Thursday to its highest level in two weeks a

Published 23 Jun, 2016 03:14pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil prices rebound

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday as a selloff in oil and stocks ahead of B

Published 17 Jun, 2016 02:41pm

Financial

Sterling rebounds vs euro after killing of pro-EU British lawmaker

NEW YORK: Sterling rallied from a two-month low against the euro on Thursday, extending gains after British police said

Published 16 Jun, 2016 06:38pm

Financial

Dollar falls as Fed holds rates steady and pares forecasts

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold and pared back its growth

Published 16 Jun, 2016 03:01am

Financial

C$ hits 1-week low as oil extends pullback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a new one-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil fell, but los

Published 15 Jun, 2016 04:40pm

Financial

Yen gains broadly as Brexit concerns grow

NEW YORK: The yen surged to its highest in more than three years against the euro on Tuesday as chances of Britain votin

Published 14 Jun, 2016 04:13pm

Financial

Euro, yen gain as markets wait for Fed

NEW YORK: The euro and yen both headed higher Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, while the pound

Published 14 Jun, 2016 03:04am

Financial

C$ weakens as oil falls, risk appetite deteriorates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a nearly one-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as oil fell and risk

Published 13 Jun, 2016 04:55pm

Financial

Mexico peso tumbles to weakest since surprise rate hike

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso tumbled on Monday for a third consecutive day to its weakest since a surprise interest rate

Published 13 Jun, 2016 03:51pm

Financial

Speculators raise US dollar bets to largest since February

NEW YORK: Speculators favored the US dollar for a third straight week, with net longs rising to their highest in four mo

Published 10 Jun, 2016 08:17pm

Financial

Yen rises on safe-haven bids, dollar recovers

NEW YORK: A broad decline in commodity and stock prices in major world markets lifted the yen on Thursday as investors p

Published 09 Jun, 2016 07:25pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil falls, risk appetite fade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices fell and risk appetite faded

Published 09 Jun, 2016 03:05pm

Financial

Dow ends above 18,000 as dollar weakens

NEW YORK: The Dow ended above 18,000 for the first time since April on Wednesday as declines in the dollar lifted some c

Published 08 Jun, 2016 08:36pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil climbs above $50 a barrel

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-month high against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices climbe

Published 07 Jun, 2016 03:35pm

Financial

Australian dollar jumps on RBA view, sterling rises

NEW YORK: The Australian dollar strengthened on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates on hold

Published 07 Jun, 2016 03:07pm

Financial

Dollar index ticks up after US productivity data

NEW YORK: The dollar added gains briefly against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as revised figures on US productivity

Published 07 Jun, 2016 12:48pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs yen as Yellen dampens rate hike signal

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen Monday, as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signaled caution about raising i

Published 07 Jun, 2016 05:55am

Financial

Euro slips on ECB's cautious view, oil reverses losses

NEW YORK: The euro declined on Thursday on the European Central Bank's cautious economic outlook, while oil prices r

Published 03 Jun, 2016 07:13pm

Financial

Euro slips on ECB's cautious view, oil reverses losses

NEW YORK: The euro declined on Thursday on the European Central Bank's cautious economic outlook, while oil prices r

Published 02 Jun, 2016 10:49pm

Financial

Dollar firms vs euro ahead of US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed against the euro Thursday ahead of the May US jobs report that could tip the Federal Reserve

Published 02 Jun, 2016 10:12pm

Financial

Dollar hits more than 2-week low vs yen, rises vs euro after ECB

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to its lowest against the yen in more than two weeks on Thursday, weighed down by uncertainty

Published 02 Jun, 2016 04:17pm

Financial

Mexico peso weakens to 3-mth low as oil falls

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies mostly weakened on Wednesday on the back of lower commodity prices, with the Mexica

Published 01 Jun, 2016 10:38pm

Financial

Yen rises on tax hike delay; Brexit worries pummel pound

NEW YORK: The yen rose Wednesday, buoyed by Japan's delay of a sales tax rise, and the pound fell over uncertainty a

Published 01 Jun, 2016 10:19pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles against yen after Japan delayed sales tax hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar on Wednesday dropped to a two-week low against the yen after Japan delayed a sales tax increase

Published 01 Jun, 2016 08:53pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs pound, euro as Brexit fears rise

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit an eight-day high against the British pound and gained slightly against the euro after two s

Published 31 May, 2016 10:23pm

Financial

C$ weakens as Canada's GDP data disappoints, oil falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday after Canada's economy

Published 31 May, 2016 10:20pm

Financial

Dollar mostly flat as data fails to boost Fed rate hike bets

NEW YORK: The US dollar was mostly flat against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday after US economic data failed to

Published 31 May, 2016 08:27pm

Financial

Brazil's currency firms after government posts primary surplus

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real gained on Monday after the country's government recorded a primary budget surplus in A

Published 30 May, 2016 09:11pm

Financial

C$ pares losses against firmer greenback as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dipped against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Monday as investors braced for a pote

Published 30 May, 2016 09:08pm

Financial

C$ pares losses against firmer greenback as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dipped against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Monday as investors braced for a pote

Published 30 May, 2016 09:08pm

Financial

C$ weakens against firmer greenback as oil dips

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Monday as oil dipped and investors

Published 30 May, 2016 02:03pm

Financial

Sri Lankan rupee forwards weaker on importer dollar demand

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan rupee forwards fell on Monday due to dollar demand from importers amid fears the currency could weak

Published 30 May, 2016 10:06am

Financial

C$ weakens as oil dips, Yellen bolsters US rate hike bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its broadly firmer US counterpart on Friday as oil prices fell and after a

Published 27 May, 2016 10:05pm

Financial

Dollar gains before Yellen speech

NEW YORK: The dollar index rose on Friday, on track for its strongest monthly performance since last November, before US

Published 27 May, 2016 09:40pm

Financial

Latam currencies slip ahead of Yellen speech

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies slipped on Friday as traders awaited possible hints about the timing of a US i

Published 27 May, 2016 09:20pm

Financial

Dollar highest in two months as Yellen sees rate hike possible

NEW YORK: The US dollar index hit two-month highs on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen left the door open

Published 27 May, 2016 08:22pm

Financial

Argentina's peso firms to 4-month high as farmers seek pesos

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso climbed to a four-month high on Friday as farmers sought to exchange dollars received

Published 27 May, 2016 07:57pm

Financial

Euro gains on dollar for second day

NEW YORK: The euro pushed higher against the US dollar for a second day Thursday even as odds appeared to rise for a Fed

Published 26 May, 2016 11:58pm

Financial

C$ firms to 1-week high; implied vol hits lowest in 4 months

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil moved briefly

Published 26 May, 2016 10:22pm

Financial

Dollar slips after US data dampen Fed rate hike bets

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the euro, yen, and franc on Thursday after US economic data showed weakness in busi

Published 26 May, 2016 08:33pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to a 1-week high as oil breaches $50 a barrel

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil moved above $

Published 26 May, 2016 04:41pm

Financial

Dollar slips after US data dampen Fed rate hike bets

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the euro, yen, and franc on Thursday after US economic data showed weakness in busi

Published 26 May, 2016 04:35pm

Financial

C$ firms with oil ahead of Bank of Canada rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices and stocks rose, while t

Published 25 May, 2016 02:10pm

Financial

Dollar plummets against yen on G7 meeting, Japanese data

NEW YORK: The US dollar tumbled nearly 1 percent against the yen on Monday on Japanese trade data and Washington's r

Published 23 May, 2016 10:12pm

Financial

Dollar gains against euro on Fed comments, slips against yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained against the euro on Monday after Federal Reserve officials made hawkish remarks on moneta

Published 23 May, 2016 03:35pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher on rate hike talk; pound strengthens

NEW YORK: More talk that the Federal Reserve could raise US interest rates as soon as June helped push the dollar higher

Published 19 May, 2016 11:11pm

Financial

Latam currencies, stocks down as Fed rate hike looms

SAO PAULO: Latin American stocks and currencies fell on Thursday after US Federal Reserve policy minutes revived bets on

Published 19 May, 2016 08:58pm

Financial

Dollar up slightly vs euro, franc after mixed Fed messages

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose slightly against the euro and Swiss franc on Thursday after the president of the New York F

Published 19 May, 2016 04:29pm

Financial

Dollar surges on bullish Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped Wednesday after the minutes to the Federal Reserve's end-April meeting showed the centra

Published 18 May, 2016 11:16pm

Financial

Mexico peso hits 3-month low, market expects more intervention

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso slumped to a three-month low on Wednesday, with the speed of its recent tumble sparking s

Published 18 May, 2016 10:20pm

Financial

Dollar rises, stocks retreat after Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The Dow and S&P 500 tilted into negative territory and the dollar rose Wednesday after Federal Reserve mee

Published 18 May, 2016 09:42pm

Financial

US dollar up on hawkish Fed view; banks boost stock indices

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose to a three-week high on Wednesday on heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve will

Published 18 May, 2016 04:11pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain as commodities rise for 3rd day

BRASILIA: Latin American currencies advanced slightly on Tuesday as commodities prices rose for a third consecutive day,

Published 17 May, 2016 08:05pm

Financial

C$ weakens as wildfire disrupts energy producers

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened some oil sand facil

Published 17 May, 2016 04:24pm

Financial

Dollar dips against major rivals on Fed rate hike doubts

NEW YORK: The US dollar dipped against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday after U.S. inflation data failed to convi

Published 17 May, 2016 04:14pm

Financial

C$ makes subdued gains as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar made small gains against its US counterpart on Monday as oil rallied to a six-month high an

Published 16 May, 2016 11:37pm

Financial

Pound gains despite Bank of England's Brexit warning

NEW YORK: The British pound edged higher Thursday despite a bearish outlook and warning over the consequences of Brexit

Published 12 May, 2016 10:44pm

Financial

Yen weakens vs dollar on talk of more policy easing

NEW YORK: The yen fell to a two-week low against the dollar on Thursday, pressured by speculation that the Bank of Japan

Published 12 May, 2016 10:00pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to a 1-week high as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a one-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday, although some gains

Published 12 May, 2016 09:47pm

Financial

Yen turns higher as market rebuffs Tokyo warnings

NEW YORK: The yen pushed higher Wednesday after being talked down for two days by Japanese officials worried about an ov

Published 11 May, 2016 11:03pm

Financial

US dollar falls for first time after six-day rally

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a currency basket for the first time in seven days on Wednesday, as investors consolid

Published 11 May, 2016 10:17pm

Financial

C$ rises to highest level of the week as oil rallies

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback to its highest level of the week on Wednesday as

Published 11 May, 2016 10:15pm

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C$ strengthens as focus shifts to oil sands restarts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a five-day high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as attention shifte

Published 11 May, 2016 02:31pm

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Yen down as Japanese officials talk forex intervention

NEW YORK: The yen retreated Tuesday after Japan's finance minister reiterated warnings about intervening in the fore

Published 10 May, 2016 11:31pm

Financial

Yen skids to near 2-week low on higher risk appetite, Japan warning

NEW YORK: The yen dropped to a nearly two-week low against the dollar on Tuesday as risk appetite improved for a second

Published 10 May, 2016 10:02pm

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C$ steadies after recent losses as oil rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was unchanged against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rose, while attention tur

Published 10 May, 2016 04:22pm

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Yen falls vs dollar for 2nd day to near two-week low

NEW YORK: The yen slid to a nearly two-week low against the dollar on Tuesday as risk appetite improved for a second str

Published 10 May, 2016 03:52pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 4-week low on China trade data, lower oil prices

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar weakened to a more than four-week low against the greenback on Monday as China's

Published 09 May, 2016 10:57pm

Financial

Dollar rallies, yen slides

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied against most peers Monday at the start of a light US economic calendar week, while the yen

Published 09 May, 2016 10:38pm

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Yen slumps on intervention warning, higher risk appetite

NEW YORK: The yen dropped to a two-week low against the dollar on Monday after Japan's finance minister said Tokyo w

Published 09 May, 2016 09:44pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 3-week low on China trade data, lower oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a three-week low against its US counterpart on Monday, tracking losses for othe

Published 09 May, 2016 04:02pm

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C$ falls as oil rally cools, job market stalls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a fresh two-week low against its US counterpart on Friday as oil prices fell an

Published 06 May, 2016 03:00pm

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Oil supports C$ but economic unease offsets gains

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Thursday as the benefit from a rally in

Published 05 May, 2016 09:23pm

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C$ strengthens as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil rallied and stocks rose, while i

Published 05 May, 2016 04:10pm

Financial

Dollar rises, investors await US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of currencies for a third day on Thursday as traders closed out profitable be

Published 05 May, 2016 03:47pm

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Dollar rises as US data ease some growth worries

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday, rebounding from recent lows against the yen and euro as data on U.S. trade and f

Published 04 May, 2016 09:11pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 2-week low on trade data, oil output fears

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low against the greenback on Wednesday after disappointing do

Published 04 May, 2016 09:02pm

Financial

Latam markets fall across the board after weak China data

BRASILIA: Latin American currencies and stocks fell sharply on Tuesday, erasing part of recent gains after weaker factor

Published 03 May, 2016 04:33pm

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Dollar rebounds vs yen, slips against other major currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday from its biggest weekly fall in more than seven years against the yen but softened a

Published 02 May, 2016 05:12pm

Financial

Brazil's real falls after central bank intervenes

BRASILIA: Brazil's real weakened nearly 2 percent on Monday, hurt by a drop in global commodities prices and heavy c

Published 02 May, 2016 04:46pm

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Yen posts biggest weekly gain since 2008, stocks fall

NEW YORK: The yen hit an 18-month high on Friday as investors bet the Bank of Japan might be done adding fresh stimulus

Published 29 Apr, 2016 04:19pm

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Dollar nurses losses against yen after BoJ holds policy steady

NEW YORK: The US dollar pared losses against the yen on Thursday, but was still on track to notch its biggest daily loss

Published 28 Apr, 2016 05:14pm

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C$ strengthens to 9-month high as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nine-month high against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil rose, whil

Published 27 Apr, 2016 03:27pm

Financial

Dollar dips on expectations for dovish Fed policy statement

NEW YORK: The US dollar was modestly weaker against most major currencies on Wednesday on expectations the Federal Reser

Published 27 Apr, 2016 03:18pm

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Dollar weakens ahead of Fed rate decision

NEW YORK:The dollar extended losses against the euro and pound Tuesday after disappointing US economic data helped cemen

Published 26 Apr, 2016 10:03pm

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C$ strengthens as oil rallies; investors look to Fed

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar strengthened modestly against the greenback on Tuesday as oil prices rose, but the l

Published 26 Apr, 2016 08:06pm

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C$ strengthens as oil rallies; Poloz speech has little impact

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices rose and weaker-than-expec

Published 26 Apr, 2016 04:12pm

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Dollar falls broadly on expectations for dovish Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against major currencies on Tuesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data reinf

Published 26 Apr, 2016 04:02pm

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Dollar slips against yen on profit-taking ahead of BOJ, Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the yen on Monday as traders took profits from the greenback's recent rally

Published 25 Apr, 2016 04:21pm

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C$ dips as oil prices seesaw before Fed meeting this week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices seesawed and investor attent

Published 25 Apr, 2016 02:23pm

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Dollar rallies against yen on potential for expanded BOJ stimulus

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar rose to its highest level against the yen in three weeks on Friday after a report said the Ban

Published 22 Apr, 2016 08:14pm

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Dollar gains against euro after ECB as focus turns to Fed

NEW YORK: The euro reversed to trade lower against the dollar on Thursday after traders looked past a European Central B

Published 21 Apr, 2016 04:34pm

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C$ strengthens to a 9-month high as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nine-month high against its US counterpart on Tuesday, together with broa

Published 19 Apr, 2016 03:53pm

Financial

Dollar falls against euro, commodity currencies on risk appetite

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit 10-month lows against some commodity currencies on Tuesday on a growing appetite for risky a

Published 19 Apr, 2016 03:46pm

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C$ weakens to a 1-week low as oil falls after Doha meeting

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices fell followin

Published 18 Apr, 2016 03:44pm

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Commodity currencies recover ground after Doha meeting impact fades

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against the yen and commodity currencies pared losses after traders viewed a strike

Published 18 Apr, 2016 03:28pm

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Dollar hurt by lower oil, soft U.S. consumer sentiment

NEW YORK: The dollar fell broadly on Friday as a slide in oil prices ahead of weekend talks among producers in Doha and

Published 15 Apr, 2016 08:32pm

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Dollar mostly flat after cool US inflation data

NEW YORK: The dollar changed little against most other major currencies Thursday as weak US inflation data suggested the

Published 15 Apr, 2016 04:08am

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C$ weakens as oil seesaws; losses pared after US data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices seesawed, although s

Published 14 Apr, 2016 03:07pm

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Dollar slides vs yen after tepid US inflation data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the yen on Thursday, snapping two days of gains, hurt by data showing benign U.S. infl

Published 14 Apr, 2016 03:00pm

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Dollar bolstered by strong stocks, positive Chinese data

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a two-week peak against the euro and a one-week high against the yen on Wednesday, as ga

Published 13 Apr, 2016 08:20pm

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C$ weakens as oil retreats; attention turns to BOC rate announcement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as oil prices retreated, while domestic at

Published 13 Apr, 2016 04:12pm

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Dollar advances on stronger stocks, China data

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a two-week peak against the euro on Wednesday, as gains in global stock markets and impr

Published 13 Apr, 2016 04:01pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds against yen on boost in risk appetite

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded against the safe-haven yen a day after hitting its lowest level against the currency i

Published 12 Apr, 2016 08:43pm

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Dollar dips vs yen as investors see continued downside

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the yen on Monday while weakening across a broad swathe of currencies, under contin

Published 11 Apr, 2016 09:27pm

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US dollar net longs hit lowest since late March 2014-CFTC

Speculators further chopped bullish bets on the US dollar for a fifth straight week, pushing net longs to their lowest i

Published 08 Apr, 2016 08:36pm

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C$ weakens as oil falls, Wall Street retreats

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices fell, while losses on Wall St

Published 07 Apr, 2016 03:56pm

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Euro, yen higher as Fed minutes confirm dovish bias

NEW YORK: The euro and yen pushed higher against the US dollar Wednesday after the minutes to the March meeting of the F

Published 06 Apr, 2016 10:05pm

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Dollar falls on bets BoJ will stand pat, dovish Fed stance

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar hit a 17-month trough against the yen on Wednesday and remained broadly weaker on bets that th

Published 06 Apr, 2016 08:22pm

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Yen hits 17 month high as forex traders avoid risk

NEW YORK: The yen pushed to an 17-month high against the dollar Tuesday as investors sought refuge in equity selloffs an

Published 05 Apr, 2016 10:12pm

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C$ weakens to a 1-week low after trade data disappoints

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Tuesday after disappointing Canadi

Published 05 Apr, 2016 04:10pm

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Dollar hits 17-month low vs yen on investor skittishness

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a 17-month low against the safe-haven yen on Tuesday on investor concerns about global econo

Published 05 Apr, 2016 03:52pm

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S.Korea won up as dollar struggles globally, stocks flat

SEOUL: The South Korean won strengthened against the dollar on Monday as the greenback struggled to rebound despite bett

Published 04 Apr, 2016 03:04am

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Dollar slips in aftermath of Yellen's dovish comments

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar hit its lowest level against the euro in nearly seven weeks on Wednesday following dovish comm

Published 30 Mar, 2016 08:40pm

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Latam currencies extend gains on Fed caution

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies strengthened for a second day on Wednesday as traders bet the Federal Reserve

Published 30 Mar, 2016 04:20pm

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Dollar drops after Yellen's dovish remarks

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped Tuesday as traders judged unlikely another US interest rate increase anytime soon after rem

Published 29 Mar, 2016 10:11pm

Financial

C$ strengthens despite drop in oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a six-day high against its US counterpart on Tuesday despite a drop in oil

Published 29 Mar, 2016 06:08pm

Financial

Latam currencies weaken ahead of Fed's Yellen speech

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday on lower commodity prices as investors awaited Federal Reserve

Published 29 Mar, 2016 05:54pm

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Dollar falls after Fed's Yellen says caution appropriate

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest level against the euro in over a week and fell against other major currencies on

Published 29 Mar, 2016 05:25pm

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C$ strengthens despite drop in oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a six-day high against its US counterpart on Tuesday despite a drop in oil

Published 29 Mar, 2016 02:29pm

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Dollar dips, Wall St edges up after U.S. data casts doubt on Fed moves

NEW YORK: Wall Street shares rose in choppy trading as the dollar fell following weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data

Published 28 Mar, 2016 07:42pm

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C$ strengthens as economic data weighs on greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Monday as economic data weighed on the greenback

Published 28 Mar, 2016 04:22pm

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Dollar slips after soft US data pushes out Fed rate hike bets

NEW YORK: The US dollar eased against a basket of major currencies on Monday after US data showing retreating inflation

Published 28 Mar, 2016 04:14pm

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Dollar climbs on Fed rate-hike outlook, up for fifth day

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed for a fifth straight day against a basket of major currencies, on track for its best streak

Published 24 Mar, 2016 05:04pm

Financial

Dollar rises as Brussels attacks weaken European currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday as the euro and sterling weakened following attacks in Brussels that left at least

Published 22 Mar, 2016 03:47pm

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C$ eyes budget, pares losses hit after Brussels attacks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pared losses against its US counterpart on Tuesday from a session low hit after deadly blas

Published 22 Mar, 2016 02:10pm

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Dollar rises as Fed officials put April in play for rate hike

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up on Monday after multiple Federal Reserve officials in separate appearances sounded a hawki

Published 21 Mar, 2016 08:35pm

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Dollar rises as market moves past dovish Fed rate views

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up on Monday, bouncing back from a more than 1 percent loss against major currencies last wee

Published 21 Mar, 2016 04:45pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to nearly 5-mth high as greenback tumbles, oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a nearly five-month high against its US counterpart on Thursday as expectat

Published 17 Mar, 2016 04:14pm

Financial

Dollar weakens further after Fed's retreat; yen rises

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled against major currencies on Thursday, falling around 1 percent against the euro, yen and Sw

Published 17 Mar, 2016 04:06pm

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Dollar sinks as Fed forecasts slower rate hikes

NEW YORK: The dollar dived Wednesday after the Federal Reserve forecast a slower path for future rate hikes and cut its

Published 16 Mar, 2016 11:17pm

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Dollar slides, stocks rise after dovish Fed statement

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 closed at its highest in 2016, leading global stock gains, while the US dollar weakened after

Published 16 Mar, 2016 10:11pm

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Dollar edges up after solid US data as investors await Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Wednesday, moving in a tight range after solid US economic data, as investors posit

Published 16 Mar, 2016 07:55pm

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C$ weakens to 1-week low, losses pared after data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as markets braced for a

Published 16 Mar, 2016 04:31pm

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Dollar edges up after solid US data as investors await Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Wednesday, moving in a tight range after solid US economic data, as investors posit

Published 16 Mar, 2016 04:25pm

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C$ weakens to a nearly one-week low as oil prices fall

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday, hitting a nearly one-week low as crude oi

Published 15 Mar, 2016 09:13pm

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C$ weakens to a nearly one-week low as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, hitting a nearly one-week low as crude oil

Published 15 Mar, 2016 02:31pm

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Loonie weaker as oil slips, Fed looms

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as crude oil slipped back below $40 a

Published 14 Mar, 2016 10:41pm

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Dollar up as ECB hangover continues, emerging markets fall

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro and other European currencies on Monday as investors booked profits from a su

Published 14 Mar, 2016 10:39pm

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Dollar rises in tight trading as central banks take focus

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday in tight trading, adding to Friday's gains against the euro and other European c

Published 14 Mar, 2016 08:16pm

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Dollar rises in tight trading as central banks take focus

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday in tight trading, adding to Friday's gains against the euro and other European c

Published 14 Mar, 2016 04:05pm

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C$ slightly weaker as oil slips, Fed looms

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Monday as crude oil slipped back below $40

Published 14 Mar, 2016 02:49pm

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Euro ends sharply higher after wild swings on ECB moves

NEW YORK: The euro swung about 3.5 percent against the dollar Thursday in reaction to European Central Bank interest rat

Published 10 Mar, 2016 10:50pm

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C$ weakens, paring recent gains, as crude oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday as crude oil prices fell, with the currency

Published 10 Mar, 2016 09:39pm

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Euro rallies as ECB's Draghi says does not see further rate cuts

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a three week-high against the dollar on Thursday, rallying from a six-week low after European

Published 10 Mar, 2016 09:23pm

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Euro climbs, stocks fall as ECB signals end to rate cuts

NEW YORK: The euro rose and global stock markets fell on Thursday as major new stimulus measures by the European Central

Published 10 Mar, 2016 08:38pm

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Euro firm before ECB, Canadian dollar jumps after BOC

NEW YORK: The euro held steady on Wednesday in choppy trading as investors awaited a European Central Bank meeting, whic

Published 09 Mar, 2016 10:44pm

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C$ rises to nearly 4-month high on oil rally, BofC decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, marking a nearly four-month high as o

Published 09 Mar, 2016 08:17pm

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Euro steady before ECB, Canadian dollar rises after BOC

NEW YORK: The euro held firm on Wednesday in choppy trading as investors awaited an European Central Bank meeting, which

Published 09 Mar, 2016 08:16pm

Financial

C$ trades sideways ahead of Bank of Canada rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday as the market braced for the Ban

Published 09 Mar, 2016 04:47pm

Financial

C$ weakens as China trade data, lower oil prices weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as weak Chinese data weighed on risk appetit

Published 08 Mar, 2016 09:44pm

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Dollar adds losses as oil prices turn lower

NEW YORK: The dollar on Tuesday extended its decline versus the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc as oil prices slipped int

Published 08 Mar, 2016 09:42pm

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Weak Chinese trade data lift yen, Swiss franc

NEW YORK: Weak Chinese trade data stoked safe-haven demand for the yen and the Swiss franc on Tuesday as investors shed

Published 08 Mar, 2016 09:34pm

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Weak Chinese data spur safe haven bids for yen

NEW YORK: News of deterioration in China's trade balance stoked safe-haven demand for the yen on Tuesday as investor

Published 08 Mar, 2016 08:48pm

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C$ strengthens to 3-1/2 month high as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a 3-1/2 month high against its US counterpart on Monday as crude oil prices

Published 07 Mar, 2016 10:58pm

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C$ weakens ahead of Bank of Canada rate decision on Wednesday

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, but held near three-month highs as oil price

Published 07 Mar, 2016 08:25pm

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Dollar falls as oil rally revives euro

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday, wiping out its initial gains, as a rally in the oil market kindled bids for riskier

Published 07 Mar, 2016 07:57pm

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Dollar falls against euro on worries over US labor market

NEW YORK: The US dollar was set to post its biggest one-day percentage decline against the euro in more than three weeks

Published 03 Mar, 2016 09:47pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to new 12-week high against weaker greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a 12-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as base and precious

Published 03 Mar, 2016 09:43pm

Financial

Canadian dollar weakens slightly, holds near 12-week high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Wednesday, but losses were pared as oil pri

Published 02 Mar, 2016 11:11pm

Financial

Dollar turns lower against euro, yen on doubts over rally's momentum

NEW YORK: The US dollar lost ground against the yen and was mostly flat against the euro on Wednesday, reversing earlier

Published 02 Mar, 2016 09:22pm

Financial

Dollar gains against euro on ADP data, dips against yen on oil decline

NEW YORK: The US dollar dipped against the yen on Wednesday on concerns over US economic growth but hit a more than one-

Published 02 Mar, 2016 04:35pm

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C$ surges to set 12-week high on oil, GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied sharply against its US counterpart on Tuesday, setting a fresh 12-week high as oil

Published 01 Mar, 2016 10:42pm

Financial

Dollar gains against yen on US data; euro lower in run-up to ECB

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded against the yen and hit one-month highs against the euro on Tuesday after traders saw

Published 01 Mar, 2016 09:02pm

Financial

C$ rally rattles some exporters, but further gains seen limited

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar's jump to a 12-week high has threatened to break its longer-term bearish trend and worr

Published 29 Feb, 2016 09:13pm

Financial

Yen gains on G20 disappointment, dollar climbs against euro

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen rose broadly on Monday as investors sought safety after a statement from the Group of 20 coun

Published 29 Feb, 2016 09:04pm

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Yen gains as G20 offers little comfort; dollar resilient

NEW YORK: The yen rose broadly on Monday as investors sought its safety following a statement from the Group of 20 count

Published 29 Feb, 2016 04:10pm

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C$ weakens as G20 underwhelms but oil rally limits drop

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday after a Group of 20 meeting underwhelmed, but

Published 29 Feb, 2016 03:00pm

Financial

Dollar gains on US data, sterling nears 7-year low on Brexit fears

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against most currencies, including the safe-haven yen, on Thursday after strong US man

Published 25 Feb, 2016 10:23pm

Financial

Latam currencies strengthen on oil, better sentiment

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies firmed on Thursday, supported by higher oil prices and slightly better sentiment to

Published 25 Feb, 2016 10:15pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-1/2-month high as rate cut bets recede

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday, hitting a 2-1/2-month high as bets rec

Published 25 Feb, 2016 03:57pm

Financial

Pound suffers again on Brexit worries; yen slips

NEW YORK: The British pound took another hit Wednesday as worries that the country will vote to exit the European Union

Published 24 Feb, 2016 11:37pm

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C$ strengthens, rebounds from earlier 1-week low, as oil rallies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied against its US counterpart on Wednesday, rebounding from a one-week low earlier in

Published 24 Feb, 2016 10:17pm

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C$ weakens to a one-week low as crude oil prices tumble

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a one-week low against its US counterpart as crude oil prices slid and risk appetit

Published 24 Feb, 2016 03:45pm

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C$ weakens with oil's retreat, fading risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar lost ground against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices fell and risk appetite fade

Published 23 Feb, 2016 10:11pm

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Latam currencies weaken as oil prices resume slide

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday as oil prices resumed their slide on doubts that a potential ou

Published 23 Feb, 2016 09:39pm

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Yen, Swiss franc gain as risk rally fades

NEW YORK: The yen and Swiss franc rallied across the board on Tuesday as a recent rebound in stocks and crude oil faded,

Published 23 Feb, 2016 09:32pm

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C$ weakens as oil prices retreat, risk appetite fades

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices fell and risk appetite faded,

Published 23 Feb, 2016 03:25pm

Financial

Dollar gains on oil, stocks rebound; sterling down on Brexit fears

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a three-week high on Monday, bolstered by gains in oil and stocks as well as losses in ster

Published 22 Feb, 2016 08:02pm

Financial

Colombian peso rises after central bank signals support

SAO PAULO: The Colombian peso strengthened to a two-week high on Monday after the central bank signaled it is ready to s

Published 22 Feb, 2016 07:59pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil prices rally, risk appetite firms

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart on Monday as crude oil prices rallied and risk appetite fir

Published 22 Feb, 2016 03:41pm

Financial

U.S. dollar longs fall again, lowest since May 2014-CFTC

Bullish bets on the U.S. dollar retreated for an eighth consecutive week, with net longs falling to their lowest level s

Published 19 Feb, 2016 09:31pm

Financial

Yen, Swiss franc slip as oil and stocks turn higher

NEW YORK: The yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday surrendered gains and turned lower as a rise in oil prices and a recovery

Published 17 Feb, 2016 02:40pm

Financial

China's yuan eases after strong surge vs dollar

NEW YORK: China's yuan eased slightly against the dollar on Tuesday, a day after its biggest surge in more than a de

Published 16 Feb, 2016 10:31pm

Financial

Dollar rises against most majors, but falls vs yen as oil accord disappoints

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most major currencies on Tuesday as an agreement between the world's top oil produ

Published 16 Feb, 2016 09:31pm

Financial

Mexico, Colombia peso up for 2nd day on higher yuan

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies advanced for a second day on Monday after China's central bank allowed the yuan

Published 16 Feb, 2016 08:45pm

Financial

C$ firms as oil prices, factory sales rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Tuesday hit a 12-day high against its US counterpart, helped by gains in global oil pric

Published 16 Feb, 2016 04:20pm

Financial

US dollar slides vs yen on deepening global worries

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a 15-month low against the yen on Thursday, on track for its worst week against the Japa

Published 11 Feb, 2016 09:28pm

Financial

Dollar hits 15-month low against yen after Yellen testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a 15-month low against the yen on Wednesday as investors packed into the safe-haven Japanes

Published 10 Feb, 2016 08:27pm

Financial

Dollar rises after Yellen comments keep rate hikes in play

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday, climbing from nearly four-month lows against a basket of major currencies, after

Published 10 Feb, 2016 03:25pm

Financial

C$ dips after Yellen remarks, as oil rebound fades

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dipped against its US counterpart on Wednesday as a rebound in crude oil prices faded and U

Published 10 Feb, 2016 03:22pm

Financial

US dollar falls with oil, equities as markets seek safety

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell sharply on Tuesday to its lowest level in nearly four months, as measured by an index of ma

Published 09 Feb, 2016 10:30pm

Financial

C$ rises against weaker greenback, loses ground to safe-haven yen

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against a broadly weaker US counterpart on Tuesday as oil prices stabilized, althoug

Published 09 Feb, 2016 08:38pm

Financial

Dollar hits four-month low as investors flee to safe havens

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled to a nearly four-month low on Tuesday as growing fears of a global slowdown pushed investor

Published 09 Feb, 2016 08:32pm

Financial

Mexico peso hits record low, analysts blame bondholders

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso sank to a record low on Tuesday, pressured by what analysts described as bets against ris

Published 09 Feb, 2016 07:54pm

Financial

Dollar falls to 15-month low vs yen as markets re-think BoJ rate cut

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a 15-month low against the yen on Monday as a renewed slide in oil prices and doubts about

Published 08 Feb, 2016 08:18pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil drops, investors shed risky assets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar lost further ground against its US counterpart on Monday as a sell-off in stocks and a drop

Published 08 Feb, 2016 03:02pm

Financial

C$ rallies to nearly 8-week high, gains pared as oil drops

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied to a nearly eight-week high against a weaker US counterpart on Thursday, although g

Published 04 Feb, 2016 11:02pm

Financial

Dollar plunges for second day on doubts over '16 Fed rate hikes

NEW YORK: The US dollar extended its plunge against major currencies on Thursday as traders sharply unwound bullish bets

Published 04 Feb, 2016 08:21pm

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Dollar plunges for second day on doubts over 2016 Fed rate hikes

NEW YORK: The US dollar extended its plunge against major currencies on Thursday as traders sharply unwound bullish bets

Published 04 Feb, 2016 07:55pm

Financial

Oil jumps 8 percent as dollar tumbles after US data

NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped 8 percent higher on Wednesday, snapping a two-day rout, after investors took advantage of a

Published 03 Feb, 2016 10:42pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles as Dudley comments, US data suggest dovish Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar hit its lowest level against the euro since last October and wiped out recent gains against the Jap

Published 03 Feb, 2016 10:40pm

Financial

Latam currencies strengthen as oil recovers

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies strengthened on Wednesday as hopes that major oil producers may agree to cut output

Published 03 Feb, 2016 04:21pm

Financial

Dollar falls against euro, yen on risk aversion, dovish Fed view

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the euro and yen on Tuesday after a drop in oil prices suggested U.S. inflation wou

Published 02 Feb, 2016 08:46pm

Financial

C$ falls as crude oil prices, stock market losses weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, pulling back from a nearly four-week high a

Published 02 Feb, 2016 03:49pm

Financial

Latam currencies weaken as oil slumps again

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday as fading expectations of a deal to cut global oil production d

Published 02 Feb, 2016 03:31pm

Financial

Dollar weakens on views of dovish Fed after BoJ move, weak data

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Monday on the view that the Federal Reserve would n

Published 01 Feb, 2016 10:19pm

Financial

Dollar falls as US durable goods undershoot forecast

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a one-week low against the euro on Thursday as a plunge in U.S. durable goods orders supported

Published 28 Jan, 2016 04:00pm

Financial

C$ rallies to a 3-week high as oil prices surge

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied to a three-week high against its US counterpart on Thursday as crude oil prices ros

Published 28 Jan, 2016 03:53pm

Financial

Dollar slips in US trading as markets await Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday as oil declined and investors awaited

Published 27 Jan, 2016 04:29pm

Financial

C$ slips from 3-week high as oil prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was unchanged against its weaker US counterpart on Wednesday, down from a three-week high r

Published 27 Jan, 2016 03:37pm

Financial

C$ stronger as oil prices jump on supply deal hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied against its US counterpart on Tuesday, its fourth strong gain in five sessions, sup

Published 26 Jan, 2016 11:56pm

Financial

Dollar drags as oil rebound boosts loonie, sterling

NEW YORK: A recovery in oil prices pushed the dollar higher against the yen and euro on Tuesday, but it fell overall as

Published 26 Jan, 2016 10:13pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as crude oil prices rise on deal hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied against its US counterpart on Tuesday, helped by a recovery in oil prices on hopes

Published 26 Jan, 2016 04:49pm

Financial

Dollar dips with oil, equities; investors pick less risky currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar edged down on Monday as renewed selling on oil markets drove investors into currencies often deemed

Published 25 Jan, 2016 04:16pm

Financial

C$ dips with lower crude oil prices, trimming last week's rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell against its US counterpart on Monday, trimming last week's gains, as Friday's

Published 25 Jan, 2016 03:12pm

Financial

Recovery in oil, equities fuels dollar rise

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday, boosted by increased expectations of monetary easing by central banks in Europe and

Published 22 Jan, 2016 08:41pm

Financial

Euro dips after ECB signals more stimulus

NEW YORK: The euro slipped against the dollar Thursday after the European Central Bank signaled further stimulus could s

Published 21 Jan, 2016 11:46pm

Financial

C$ hits fresh 12-year low on oil rout, rate cut bets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar tumbled to a fresh 12-year low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as an oil rout deepe

Published 20 Jan, 2016 04:19pm

Financial

Euro edges up ahead of ECB meeting

WASHINGTON: The euro moved higher against the dollar Tuesday, two days before the European Central Bank meets to review

Published 19 Jan, 2016 11:53pm

Financial

Latam FX weakens on oil slump, global growth worries

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday as worries about slumping oil prices and a global economic slow

Published 19 Jan, 2016 11:43pm

Financial

Dollar retreats from earlier gains as oil turns sour

NEW YORK: The dollar pared earlier gains on Tuesday, as growing worries over slumping oil prices and a global economic s

Published 19 Jan, 2016 09:57pm

Financial

C$ unwinds gains as oil prices stay fragile, rate cut bets trimmed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar unwound earlier gains against its US counterpart on Tuesday as crude oil prices remained fr

Published 19 Jan, 2016 09:55pm

Financial

Dollar rises on China optimism, oil respite

NEW YORK: The dollar rose modestly on Tuesday as investor risk appetite improved on the back of rising oil prices and th

Published 19 Jan, 2016 04:31pm

Financial

C$ rebounds on Chinese data, rate cut bets trimmed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Tuesday after China's GDP data provided relief for

Published 19 Jan, 2016 03:35pm

Financial

C$ stabilizes ahead of mid-week rate decision, hits fresh 12-year low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar stabilized against its US counterpart on Monday, but only after tumbling to a fresh 12-year

Published 18 Jan, 2016 04:29pm

Financial

Yen in demand as risk aversion grows, loonie hits fresh lows

SYDNEY: The safe-haven yen got off to a flying start on Monday, while the Australian dollar, usually sold off in times o

Published 18 Jan, 2016 12:05am

Financial

Speculators cut U.S. dollar longs to lowest since late October

Speculators pared bullish bets on the U.S. dollar in the latest week, with net longs falling to their lowest in 2-1/2 mo

Published 15 Jan, 2016 09:55pm

Financial

Dollar cheered by gains in US stocks, oil prices

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Thursday, bolstered by gains in the US stock market and a rebound in oil, suggesting that t

Published 14 Jan, 2016 09:40pm

Financial

Euro gains as oil, stocks dive; commodity currencies slump

NEW YORK: The euro regained its footing against the US dollar on Wednesday as risk appetite soured anew late in the afte

Published 13 Jan, 2016 09:40pm

Financial

Dollar steadies vs euro as equities rebound

NEW YORK: The dollar steadied against the euro Tuesday as global equity markets rebounded from days of China-driven turm

Published 12 Jan, 2016 11:51pm

Financial

Dollar gains for 3rd day as risk outlook brightens

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as gains on Wall Street and calmer financial markets e

Published 12 Jan, 2016 10:08pm

Financial

C$ falls below 70 US cents for first time since May 2003

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Tuesday weakened below 70 US cents for the first time since May 2003 as a slump in oil p

Published 12 Jan, 2016 08:09pm

Financial

Dollar advances for 3rd day as risk appetite improves

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for a third straight session on Tuesday as gains on Wall Street and calmer financial markets e

Published 12 Jan, 2016 03:44pm

Financial

Euro, yen slide as market sentiment improves; dollar rises

NEW YORK: The low-yielding euro fell for a second session against the dollar on Monday, while the yen slipped for the fi

Published 11 Jan, 2016 09:25pm

Financial

Euro drops as market sentiment improves, dollar rises

NEW YORK: The low-yielding euro fell for a second session against the dollar on Monday, as steadier global stock markets

Published 11 Jan, 2016 08:07pm

Financial

Mexico peso, Brazil real gain but China worries linger

SAO PAULO: The Mexican peso and the Brazilian real strengthened on Monday after heavy losses last week, but concerns lin

Published 11 Jan, 2016 03:51pm

Financial

C$ rises despite weaker crude oil, drop in housing starts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied against its US counterpart on Monday despite weakening crude oil prices and a sharp

Published 11 Jan, 2016 03:27pm

Financial

Mexican peso rises 0.78pc after US employment data

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso rose 0.78 percent in early trading on Friday, after data showed US job growth surged in De

Published 08 Jan, 2016 02:47pm

Financial

Dollar climbs further on US Dec payrolls data

NEW YORK: The dollar added gains broadly on Friday as a much stronger-than-expected rise in US payrolls in December revi

Published 08 Jan, 2016 02:46pm

Financial

C$ steadies against greenback, firms against euro after jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar held its own against a broadly stronger US dollar on Friday after domestic and US data both

Published 08 Jan, 2016 02:35pm

Financial

C$ recovers from 12-year low as Poloz leaves rate cut doubt

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar recovered from a fresh 12-year low against its US counterpart on Thursday after a speech by

Published 07 Jan, 2016 09:31pm

Financial

Euro jumps vs dollar on Wall Street selloff

NEW YORK: The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday as growing losses on Wall Street led investors, who had held eu

Published 07 Jan, 2016 09:05pm

Financial

Yen rallies again on weakening yuan, swooning stocks

NEW YORK: Investors unnerved by the global market rout due to fears about a weakening yuan and the Chinese economy piled

Published 07 Jan, 2016 08:54pm

Financial

C$ hits fresh 12-year low, pares losses after Poloz speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a fresh 12-year low against its US counterpart on Thursday as a rout in stocks and

Published 07 Jan, 2016 04:45pm

Financial

Latam currencies drop on China turmoil; Mexico peso hits record low

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Thursday after China's government let the yuan decline further, tri

Published 07 Jan, 2016 04:42pm

Financial

Dollar pares losses on Chinese stock exchanges move

NEW YORK: The dollar trimmed losses against a basket of currencies on Thursday after the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exc

Published 07 Jan, 2016 04:15pm

Financial

C$ sets 12-year low on risk aversion, lower crude prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar set a 12-year low against its US counterpart on Wednesday after risk aversion hit financial

Published 06 Jan, 2016 09:11pm

Financial

Dollar index falls after Dec FOMC minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as a record of the Dec. 15-16 meeting from Fed

Published 06 Jan, 2016 08:12pm

Financial

Dollar steady on US rate-hike view; yuan hits record low

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady on Wednesday near one-month highs against a basket of currencies on the view of more US

Published 06 Jan, 2016 05:16pm

Financial

Latam currencies strengthen slightly; China concerns linger

SAO PAULO: Brazil's real strengthened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday after falling sharply the previous day,

Published 05 Jan, 2016 03:47pm

Financial

C$ slumps most in 2 weeks amid global caution

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened by the most in more than two weeks against its US counterpart on Monday, hurt by a

Published 04 Jan, 2016 10:54pm

Financial

Yen rallies on global stock market rout after Chinese data

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen rose broadly on Monday, as traders piled into the traditional low-risk currency after disappo

Published 04 Jan, 2016 09:17pm

Financial

Dollar gains over 9pc against basket of major rivals in 2015

NEW YORK: The dollar ended 2015 with a more than 9 percent annual gain against a basket of currencies on Thursday, despi

Published 31 Dec, 2015 10:17pm

Financial

C$ rises with oil, closing out worst year since 2008

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose on Thursday against its US counterpart as crude oil prices rallied, ending a year in w

Published 31 Dec, 2015 10:14pm

Financial

Dollar on track for more than 9pc gain in 2015

NEW YORK: The dollar was set to end 2015 with a more than 9 percent annual gain against a basket of currencies on Thursd

Published 31 Dec, 2015 07:25pm

Financial

C$ edges higher, but set to fall 16 percent for 2015

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher on Thursday against its US counterpart after weaker-than-expected US data trim

Published 31 Dec, 2015 02:43pm

Financial

C$ weakens as crude oil prices slide

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, pressured by slumping crude oil prices, a

Published 30 Dec, 2015 10:14pm

Financial

C$ falls, pressured by slide in crude oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, tracking the drop in crude oil prices, al

Published 30 Dec, 2015 03:45pm

Financial

C$ firms as crude oil prices rebound

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Tuesday, helped by a rebound in crude oil prices, even

Published 29 Dec, 2015 04:10pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs euro on risk appetite, oil gains lift ruble

NEW YORK: The US dollar gained against the euro on Tuesday after greater risk appetite hurt demand for the shared curren

Published 29 Dec, 2015 04:04pm

Financial

Euro nudges higher in quiet trade; yuan heads lower

NEW YORK: The euro ticked higher against the dollar and yen Monday after a long Christmas weekend that saw the London ma

Published 28 Dec, 2015 11:39pm

Financial

Dollar edges lower in thin trading, loonie dips on oil weakness

NEW YORK: The US dollar held near a more than one-week low against a basket of major currencies on Monday as some trader

Published 28 Dec, 2015 04:25pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil prices push higher

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday after oil prices rose following an u

Published 23 Dec, 2015 04:27pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil prices edge higher

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday after oil prices edged up following an unex

Published 23 Dec, 2015 02:24pm

Financial

Dollar index pares gains after durable goods data

NEW YORK: The dollar briefly trimmed its gains against a basket of currencies early Wednesday as weaker-than-expected da

Published 23 Dec, 2015 02:19pm

Financial

Dollar falls on profit-taking; Aussie, kiwi rise

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as more traders booked profits on bullish greenba

Published 22 Dec, 2015 08:07pm

Financial

C$ firms, though some gains trimmed as crude oil turns lower

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Tuesday, although it pared some gains after crude oil

Published 22 Dec, 2015 04:30pm

Financial

Dollar falls on weaker US data; Aussie, kiwi gain

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as traders booked profit-taking on bullish greenb

Published 22 Dec, 2015 04:25pm

Financial

Dollar index pares losses after US GDP data

NEW YORK: The dollar briefly trimmed losses versus a basket of currencies early Tuesday after the U.S. government downgr

Published 22 Dec, 2015 02:45pm

Financial

Dollar falls as euro rises after Spanish election

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against a basket of currencies in thin trading on Monday as the euro strengthened in the w

Published 21 Dec, 2015 09:24pm

Financial

Dollar slips as euro firms after Spanish election

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against a basket of currencies in thin trading on Monday as the euro strengthened in the w

Published 21 Dec, 2015 04:43pm

Financial

C$ slightly stronger despite lower oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly stronger against its US counterpart on Monday despite renewed weakness in oil

Published 21 Dec, 2015 03:19pm

Financial

Dollar falls against yen after Japan stops short of extra QE

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar tumbled against the yen on Friday after the Bank of Japan tweaked its monthly asset-purchase p

Published 18 Dec, 2015 08:36pm

Financial

C$ weakens against firm US dollar, hits new 11-1/2-year low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a new 11-1/2-year low against its US counterpart on Thursday, together with broader

Published 17 Dec, 2015 03:48pm

Financial

Mexico's peso reverses losses, gains over 1pc after Fed hike

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso, which has been pummeled by fears a US interest rate hike would spur investor flight, ros

Published 16 Dec, 2015 08:44pm

Financial

Dollar falls against major currencies after Fed rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against a basket of major currencies in the wake of the Federal Reserve's first benchma

Published 16 Dec, 2015 08:40pm

Financial

C$ weakens on lower oil prices, pares losses after Fed decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a new 11-1/2-year low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as crude oil pric

Published 16 Dec, 2015 08:27pm

Financial

C$ weakens along with lower oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as crude oil prices fell, but trading was

Published 16 Dec, 2015 04:30pm

Financial

Dollar steady around 1-week high as traders await Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar hovered near a one-week high against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, remaining little

Published 16 Dec, 2015 04:19pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs euro after US CPI data cements rate hike view

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded from a roughly six-week low against the euro on Tuesday after data showed inflation pr

Published 15 Dec, 2015 09:14pm

Financial

C$ barely stronger after hitting 11-1/2-year troughvvvvvvv

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly against its U.S. counterpart on Monday after hitting a fresh 11-1/2-y

Published 14 Dec, 2015 10:59pm

Financial

Dollar gains as oil recovers, but Fed uncertainty limits upside

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Monday, helped by a recovery in oil, although nervousness about what the Federal Re

Published 14 Dec, 2015 09:56pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher as Chinese yuan continues slump

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher on foreign exchange markets Thursday while China's yuan continued its week-long

Published 10 Dec, 2015 10:42pm

Financial

C$ hits 11-year low as weak oil prices weigh

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar weakened to an 11-year low against the greenback on Thursday as the price of oil sli

Published 10 Dec, 2015 10:33pm

Financial

Renewed focus on Fed helps dollar pare Wednesday losses

NEW YORK: The dollar rose sharply against the euro on Thursday, rebounding from one-month lows reached a day earlier, as

Published 10 Dec, 2015 10:28pm

Financial

C$ edges lower as weak crude oil prices weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday after US crude oil prices hit a fres

Published 10 Dec, 2015 09:40pm

Financial

Fed expectations buoy dollar after Wednesday selloff

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Thursday as markets refocused on an expected interest rate increase from the Federal Reserv

Published 10 Dec, 2015 09:30pm

Financial

C$ makes slight gain against weakening US$

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar made slight gains on Wednesday after two days of sharp losses against the US dollar, as inv

Published 10 Dec, 2015 01:30am

Financial

Yen, euro surge to one-month highs vs dollar

NEW YORK: The yen and the euro jumped to one-month highs against the dollar Wednesday, more the result of traders squari

Published 10 Dec, 2015 12:37am

Financial

Dollar dives as investors clear long positions ahead of Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar fell sharply on Wednesday as investors cleared out long positions on the greenback against the yen,

Published 09 Dec, 2015 10:52pm

Financial

C$ hits fresh 11-year low on oil slump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a fresh 11-year low against the greenback on Tuesday, as a slump in crude oil p

Published 09 Dec, 2015 12:35am

Financial

Dollar slips on low oil prices

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened Tuesday as falling oil prices renewed low inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve&

Published 08 Dec, 2015 11:21pm

Financial

Dollar climbs vs oil-linked currencies, but mixed overall

NEW YORK: The dollar soared against oil-linked currencies on Tuesday, touching an 11-year high against the Canadian doll

Published 08 Dec, 2015 10:19pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds further, kiwi tumbles on rate-cut bets

NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Monday on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve is on track to raise interest rates

Published 07 Dec, 2015 10:01pm

Financial

Latam currencies down before Fed; Venezuelan assets jump after election

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies were mostly weaker on Monday as investors braced for an expected US interest rate h

Published 07 Dec, 2015 05:18pm

Financial

C$ rises after Bank of Canada less dovish than some expected

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against the US dollar on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada held interest rates steady

Published 02 Dec, 2015 08:29pm

Financial

Dollar gains on expected Fed, ECB divergence

NEW YORK: The US dollar hovered near its highest against the euro in seven and a half months on Wednesday and hit a near

Published 02 Dec, 2015 08:09pm

Financial

Dollar advances as Yellen comments point to December hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed to its highest against the euro in more than seven months after Federal Reserve Chair Ja

Published 02 Dec, 2015 07:56pm

Financial

C$ tracks crude oil lower against firmer greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar tracked crude oil lower on Wednesday against a broadly firmer US dollar as stronger-than-ex

Published 02 Dec, 2015 03:36pm

Financial

Euro pushes higher on improved eurozone economic data

NEW YORK: The euro pushed higher against the dollar and yen Tuesday on fresh signs of improvement in the eurozone econom

Published 01 Dec, 2015 11:07pm

Financial

C$ flat vs weak US$, slumps vs euro on weak Sept data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slipped against a broadly softer US dollar and slumped against the euro on Tuesday after do

Published 01 Dec, 2015 10:48pm

Financial

Dollar drops as data fuels uncertainty on Fed-ECB policy divergence

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Tuesday as upbeat European economic data and a drop in U.S. manufacturing employment knocke

Published 01 Dec, 2015 08:13pm

Financial

C$ retreats on September GDP contraction

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated against the US dollar on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains, after a deep contracti

Published 01 Dec, 2015 02:42pm

Financial

Dollar rises slightly, ECB meeting in sight

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up against major currencies on Monday, on expectations for further stimulus from the European

Published 30 Nov, 2015 09:10pm

Financial

Firmer oil helps C$ rebound after hitting one week low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rebounded against the US dollar after a drop earlier on Monday, helped by firmer crude oil

Published 30 Nov, 2015 06:41pm

Financial

Dollar bulls shake off weak US data, push greenback up

NEW YORK: The dollar gained marginally against major currencies on Monday as expectations for further stimulus this week

Published 30 Nov, 2015 06:15pm

Financial

Firmer oil helps C$ rebound after hitting one-week low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rebounded against the US dollar after a drop earlier on Monday, helped by firmer crude oil

Published 30 Nov, 2015 02:54pm

Financial

Wall St Weak Ahead-Holiday shopping unlikely to cheer many investors

SAN FRANCISCO: The holiday shopping rush that kicked off on Friday is unlikely to bring much cheer to investors looking

Published 29 Nov, 2015 09:25pm

Financial

Dollar rises on ECB, SNB rate-cut expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar rose across the board on Friday, hitting an eight-month high against a basket of currencies as spec

Published 27 Nov, 2015 09:06pm

Financial

Dollar rises on solid manufacturing data, possible ECB action

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday after strong economic data further backed the case for the Federal Reserve to rai

Published 25 Nov, 2015 07:54pm

Financial

Dollar gains as weak US data fail to dampen Fed hike view

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a seven-month high on Monday, as unusually hawkish comments from a regional US Federal Rese

Published 23 Nov, 2015 05:57pm

Financial

Dollar drops on profit-taking, bullish outlook intact

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened across the board on Thursday after rising for four straight sessions, as investors cashed

Published 19 Nov, 2015 09:16pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain as Fed tightening seen gradual

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies rallied on Thursday as investors bet US interest rates might not rise as fast or as

Published 19 Nov, 2015 08:10pm

Financial

C$ firms, trims some gains on lower oil, wholesale trade data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against a broadly weaker US dollar, but trimmed some gains as crude oil prices fell

Published 19 Nov, 2015 03:11pm

Financial

C$ edges higher as crude oil trims losses

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the US dollar on Tuesday, further recovering from a six-week low hit on Mond

Published 17 Nov, 2015 07:16pm

Financial

C$ weakens on manufacturing data, lower oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a fresh six-week low against the US dollar on Monday, driven by safe-haven stre

Published 16 Nov, 2015 04:04pm

Financial

Dollar gains broadly on growing view of Dec Fed rate rise

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday against major currencies as markets grow more convinced the Federal Reserve will rai

Published 16 Nov, 2015 04:01pm

Financial

Dollar slips again, but traders expect gains before long

NEW YORK: The US dollar dropped for a second day on Thursday as investors booked profits from its precipitous rise in No

Published 12 Nov, 2015 10:17pm

Financial

Dollar falls, but investors still bullish on greenback long-term

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against major currencies on Thursday as investors booked profits on its recent gains, but the

Published 12 Nov, 2015 08:17pm

Financial

Dollar edges lower, retreating from multi-month highs

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated on Wednesday from the previous day's multi-month highs against the euro and other maj

Published 11 Nov, 2015 08:04pm

Financial

Dollar rises to multi-month highs vs euro, Swiss franc

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed on Tuesday to touch a 6-1/2-month high against the euro and a seven-month peak against the

Published 10 Nov, 2015 09:26pm

Financial

Dollar hits new 7-month high, soars vs euro

NEW YORK: The dollar touched fresh seven-month highs on Tuesday, bolstered by widening rate differentials in favor of U.

Published 10 Nov, 2015 08:04pm

Financial

C$ edges lower on weaker oil, global growth concerns

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, as crude oil prices slipped and weak

Published 10 Nov, 2015 02:59pm

Financial

C$ bounces despite crude oil headwind

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar managed a modest bounce against the US dollar on Monday, as the greenback paused after rece

Published 09 Nov, 2015 10:53pm

Financial

C$ makes slight gains, crude oil weighs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained slightly against the US dollar on Monday, as crude oil pulled back after disappointi

Published 09 Nov, 2015 08:52pm

Financial

Euro retreats from gains vs dollar after ECB rate cut report

NEW YORK: The euro slipped from earlier gains against the dollar on Monday after a report saying the European Central Ba

Published 09 Nov, 2015 08:46pm

Financial

Dollar fades on profit-taking after Friday's jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against major world currencies on Monday as investors took profits on the greenback's surg

Published 09 Nov, 2015 06:54pm

Financial

Dollar rides Yellen's Wednesday comments to more gains

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a three-month high against a basket of major currencies and a two-month peak versus the yen on

Published 05 Nov, 2015 08:46pm

Financial

C$ little changed ahead of Fed, BoJ rate decisions

TORONTO/OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday ahead of US and Japan central ban

Published 26 Oct, 2015 09:06pm

Financial

Latam FX supported by Fed hopes; Brazil investors on sidelines

SAO PAULO: Most Latin American currencies rose on Monday on growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve would not r

Published 26 Oct, 2015 08:17pm

Financial

Euro drops to two-month low vs dollar as ECB weighs

NEW YORK: The euro stumbled to a two-month low against the dollar on Friday, still struggling after the European Central

Published 23 Oct, 2015 03:28pm

Financial

Latam currencies slip on China, Fed concerns; real steady

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday on concern about the Chinese economy and a possible US interest

Published 20 Oct, 2015 07:34pm

Financial

C$ weakens, dragged by oil; central bank in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices weighed and market strategists

Published 19 Oct, 2015 02:16pm

Financial

C$ hits strongest level since July as Fed eyed

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar hit its strongest level against the greenback in three months on Thursday, fueled by expecta

Published 15 Oct, 2015 10:54pm

Financial

Dollar rises on inflation data, euro falls on Nowotny remarks

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of currencies on Thursday as underlying domestic inflation strengthened more

Published 15 Oct, 2015 09:06pm

Financial

Dollar gains on above-forecast core inflation data

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against a basket of currencies on Thursday as a stronger-than-expected 0.2 percent ris

Published 15 Oct, 2015 02:29pm

Financial

C$ resumes rally on Fed uncertainty, oil's pause

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar strengthened by nearly 1 percent against the greenback on Wednesday, helped by a stabilizati

Published 14 Oct, 2015 10:58pm

Financial

Weak Chinese data bogs down dollar, commodity currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar hit three-week lows on Tuesday and commodity-linked currencies fell hard as disappointing Chinese i

Published 13 Oct, 2015 02:51pm

Financial

C$ hits 2-1/2 month high on risk rally; jobs data dampen moves

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied against its US counterpart on Friday, at one point touching its strongest level sin

Published 09 Oct, 2015 03:35pm

Financial

C$ firms on rising oil; jobs data in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Thursday, powered by oil prices that surged to three-

Published 08 Oct, 2015 11:27pm

Financial

C$ near 2 month highs, bolstered by oil price rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed for the sixth straight session against the US dollar on Wednesday, touching levels n

Published 07 Oct, 2015 03:34pm

Financial

C$ ekes out gain as oil offsets trade deficit hit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its four-day advance against the greenback on Tuesday, as a rally in crude prices

Published 06 Oct, 2015 02:38pm

Financial

C$ firms after dismal US jobs data casts doubt on Fed hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied to a two-week high against its US counterpart on Friday following dismal US labor m

Published 02 Oct, 2015 02:29pm

Financial

Dollar slumps after US jobs report disappoints

NEW YORK: The dollar slumped on Friday, stung by a September US jobs report depicting slower hiring, which raised doubts

Published 02 Oct, 2015 02:19pm

Financial

C$ rallies on softer greenback, surging crude prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied to almost two-week highs on Thursday against a broadly weaker US dollar and US crud

Published 01 Oct, 2015 03:09pm

Financial

US forex broker FXCM says it has been hacked

NEW YORK: Online foreign exchange market broker FXCM said Thursday it had been hacked in an intrusion that saw money wit

Published 01 Oct, 2015 01:13pm

Financial

Dollar gets jobs-data lift as euro sags

NEW YORK: The dollar was up on Wednesday, rising with global stock markets and getting lift from private-sector jobs dat

Published 30 Sep, 2015 05:13pm

Financial

C$ hurt by retreat in crude prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar flirted with 11-year lows against its US counterpart on Monday as volatile crude oil prices

Published 28 Sep, 2015 04:50pm

Financial

C$ softens after retail sales, cracks C$1.33

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated against its US counterpart on Wednesday, following domestic retail sales figures

Published 23 Sep, 2015 07:22pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs. euro after ECB's Draghi strikes less dovish tone

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the euro on Wednesday after the head of the European Central Bank said the ECB n

Published 23 Sep, 2015 07:15pm

Financial

Mexico's peso slumps to almost 1-month low

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso slumped sharply on Wednesday to its weakest in nearly a month, and hitting a level that c

Published 23 Sep, 2015 06:14pm

Financial

C$ eases on post-Fed greenback rally, volatile oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, as the greenback strengthened on expectatio

Published 22 Sep, 2015 07:37pm

Financial

C$ stronger after Fed holds steady

TORONTO: Canada's currency gained sharply against its US counterpart on Friday, as investors broadly sold the greenb

Published 18 Sep, 2015 08:01pm

Financial

Dollar pares losses after US retail sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar pared losses against the yen and euro on Tuesday as in-line growth in domestic retail sales in Augu

Published 15 Sep, 2015 03:14pm

Financial

Dollar steady as traders see low chance of US rate hike

NEW YORK: The dollar held close to a three-week low against a basket of major currencies on Monday ahead of this week&#3

Published 14 Sep, 2015 03:50pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil price falls

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday as the price of oil fell after Goldman Sachs

Published 11 Sep, 2015 01:42pm

Financial

C$ lifted by oil but gains not expected to last

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Thursday, lifted by higher oil prices, although the strength

Published 10 Sep, 2015 11:13pm

Financial

Dollar drops as stocks swoon, Fed outlook remains cloudy

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Thursday as global stock markets outside America turned downward and economic data sent con

Published 10 Sep, 2015 11:09pm

Financial

Dollar mixed as reviving risk appetite drags on yen, euro

NEW YORK: The dollar was mixed on Tuesday as rising stock markets and positive German economic data gave global investor

Published 08 Sep, 2015 03:05pm

Financial

C$ firms as oil prices rise, trade deficit narrows

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against most of its key counterparts, including the US dollar, on Thursday, su

Published 03 Sep, 2015 09:37pm

Financial

Euro slides 1pc on darkening euro zone outlook

NEW YORK: The euro fell 1 percent on Thursday, surrendering most of the solid gains put up against the dollar since Chin

Published 03 Sep, 2015 02:44pm

Financial

Dollar pivots to gains as equities steady

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday as fragile global stock markets steadied and US hiring data encouraged speculatio

Published 02 Sep, 2015 02:48pm

Financial

Dollar sags against yen and euro as stocks weaken

NEW YORK: The dollar eased against the safe-haven yen and the low-yielding euro on Monday as investors around the world

Published 31 Aug, 2015 04:01pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as oil vaults more than 10 percent

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Thursday, as crude prices soared more than 10 percent

Published 27 Aug, 2015 10:33pm

Financial

Dollar firms for 3rd day on strong US data, equities gain

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday, bolstered by data showing a much stronger U.S. ec

Published 27 Aug, 2015 10:31pm

Financial

Dollar weakens on receding US rate hike hopes, euro gains

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and other major currencies on Thursday as bets dwindled that the Federal Rese

Published 20 Aug, 2015 09:59pm

Financial

C$ firms as prospect of September US rate hike fades

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as the greenback weakened on softening

Published 20 Aug, 2015 09:54pm

Financial

Dollar gains on Fed rate outlook, dimming yuan scare

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced on Monday, rising against a basket of currencies for the third straight session, as trader

Published 17 Aug, 2015 03:18pm

Financial

Dollar gains on solid US economic data

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the euro Friday after solid US economic data boosted the chances of a Federal Reserv

Published 15 Aug, 2015 09:54am

Financial

C$ firms as market calms; Canada data mixed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday, recouping earlier losses as investors digested data

Published 14 Aug, 2015 02:10pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds on US data, drop in 'currency war' anxiety

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered on Thursday after China's central bank said there was no basis for further yuan de

Published 13 Aug, 2015 04:08pm

Financial

C$ falls as China's surprise devaluation hits oil price

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dropped against its US counterpart on Tuesday, reversing the previous session's hefty g

Published 11 Aug, 2015 05:09pm

Financial

Latam currencies slide as China devalues yuan

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies fell on Tuesday after China's decision to devalue the yuan by nearly 2 percent

Published 11 Aug, 2015 05:06pm

Financial

Yuan in biggest fall since 1994 after surprise devaluation

NEW YORK: The yuan suffered its biggest fall in more than two decades on Tuesday, hitting a three-year low after the Chi

Published 11 Aug, 2015 05:00pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs euro, yen after US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and the yen Friday, despite a solid US jobs report that raised expectations t

Published 08 Aug, 2015 07:34am

Financial

Brazil's real plunges further on Rousseff poll

SAO PAULO: Brazil's currency fell its most in nearly two weeks on Thursday after poll data showed President Dilma Ro

Published 06 Aug, 2015 07:48pm

Financial

Surprisingly strong exports lift C$ off 11-year low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pulled back from an 11-year low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as data showed the

Published 05 Aug, 2015 02:19pm

Financial

Dollar gains as upcoming jobs data stokes rate hike expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Monday as investors looked ahead to jobs data on Friday that is expected to show a still

Published 03 Aug, 2015 09:13pm

Financial

Weak Mexican peso stokes price pressure, shakes up central bank

MEXICO CITY: Mexican companies warn they will have to raise prices if a steep slide in the peso currency persists, addin

Published 03 Aug, 2015 06:37pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains as manufacturing data disappoints

NEW YORK: The dollar pared gains against the euro on Monday after data showed the pace of growth in the US manufacturing

Published 03 Aug, 2015 06:30pm

Financial

C$ dives briefly, then firms as greenback takes a hit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was firmer against its US counterpart on Friday after figures that showed the Canadian econ

Published 31 Jul, 2015 03:52pm

Financial

Euro adds losses on FT report on IMF, Greece

NEW YORK: The euro's losses against the dollar grew on Thursday as traders cited a Financial Times report that said

Published 30 Jul, 2015 07:10pm

Financial

Dollar gains as US growth supports rate-hike view

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to its highest in a week against a basket of currencies Thursday as news of faster US economic

Published 30 Jul, 2015 07:09pm

Financial

C$ firms with Fed meeting in spotlight

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of We

Published 28 Jul, 2015 07:31pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds against euro, yen as focus turns to Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded against the euro and yen on Tuesday after traders took profits from gains in those cur

Published 28 Jul, 2015 07:30pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles after China share plunge spurs flight to safety

NEW YORK: The US dollar hovered around a nearly two-week low against a basket of major currencies on Monday after the bi

Published 27 Jul, 2015 09:01pm

Financial

C$ dives to 2004 lows as US$ firms, commodities concerns grow

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar crashed through 2009 lows against the US dollar on Friday to trade at levels not seen since

Published 24 Jul, 2015 03:54pm

Financial

Weak overseas economic growth boosts dollar, Aussie at 6-year low

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against most other major currencies on Friday on data pointing to sluggish overseas economi

Published 24 Jul, 2015 03:49pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds after drop, sterling rises

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday after its biggest fall in a month the previous session, while sterling gained in

Published 22 Jul, 2015 06:19pm

Financial

Dollar slips from 3-month peak, gold helps commodity currencies

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated from a three-month high against a basket of currencies on Tuesday on mild profit-taking,

Published 21 Jul, 2015 07:23pm

Financial

Euro recovers from 3-month low, gold aids commodity currencies

NEW YORK: The euro on Tuesday rebounded from three-month lows against the dollar as traders pared bearish bets as Greece

Published 21 Jul, 2015 05:25pm

Financial

Dollar rises to seven-week high on rate-hike expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar index rallied to a seven-week peak on Thursday, with an easing in jobless claims reinforcing market

Published 16 Jul, 2015 03:22pm

Financial

Yen, Swiss franc weaken as China stocks gain, Greek fears ease

NEW YORK: The safe-haven yen and Swiss franc fell on Thursday after Chinese stocks rebounded and worries about Greece ea

Published 09 Jul, 2015 07:49pm

Financial

C$ softens on weaker oil, disappointing China data

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Friday as oil prices slipped and as data showed service se

Published 03 Jul, 2015 01:21pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 2-1/2-month low

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar touched a 2-1/2-month low against the greenback on Thursday before clawing back some gains a

Published 02 Jul, 2015 02:47pm

Financial

Dollar slips after US jobs data signals later Fed rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after US jobs data lagged expectations,

Published 02 Jul, 2015 02:45pm

Financial

Euro holds steady, awaiting Greek developments

NEW YORK: Ongoing Greek debt talks sidelined currency investors on Thursday, demonstrating their unwillingness to take b

Published 25 Jun, 2015 07:54pm

Financial

C$ steady as markets await Fed decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as a stronger greenback, bolstered

Published 16 Jun, 2015 09:16pm

Financial

Dollar up on Greece worries, US housing permits jump

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro on Tuesday, as worries Greece was tilting towards debt default dragged on the

Published 16 Jun, 2015 09:14pm

Financial

C$ dips against firmer greenback as markets await Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against the US dollar on Tuesday as a stronger greenback, bolstered in part by sup

Published 16 Jun, 2015 03:35pm

Financial

C$ weaker as Merkel comments boost greenback, oil slips

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened further against the greenback on Friday as the US currency benefited from comments

Published 12 Jun, 2015 01:49pm

Financial

Dollar rises as US retail sales perk up, yen retreats

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Thursday, buoyed by a surge in US retail sales in May that could push Federal Reserve pol

Published 11 Jun, 2015 07:41pm

Financial

Dollar firms as traders eye US retail sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar inched ahead on Tuesday, getting help from increasing US government bond yields and expectations th

Published 09 Jun, 2015 09:21pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on US jobs data, hits 13-yr peak vs yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar rallied to a 13-year peak against the yen and rose sharply against the euro on Friday after data

Published 05 Jun, 2015 09:08pm

Financial

Dollar slips against euro on ECB comments, rising Bund yields

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest against the euro in over two weeks on Wednesday after the European Central Bank k

Published 03 Jun, 2015 08:08pm

Financial

Latam FX down on Fed fears; debt issuance supports real

RIO DE JANEIRO: Most Latin American currencies weakened on Monday following strong US economic data, but the real was st

Published 01 Jun, 2015 09:17pm

Financial

Dollar hits 12-1/2-year peak against yen on US data

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Monday, hitting a 12-1/2-year peak against the yen after the release of stronger-than-ex

Published 01 Jun, 2015 09:03pm

Financial

C$ touches 1-1/2 month low as data lifts greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar beat a sharp retreat against its US counterpart on Monday, hurt by oil prices that fell on

Published 01 Jun, 2015 08:55pm

Financial

Dollar cuts gains vs yen on Japan finance minister comment

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to US session lows versus the yen on Thursday after Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said th

Published 28 May, 2015 08:52pm

Financial

Dollar hits 12-1/2-year peak vs yen before retreating

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a 12-1/2-year high against the yen on Thursday before pulling back as investors bet that

Published 28 May, 2015 08:31pm

Financial

Dollar adds gains after pending home sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar briefly added to earlier gains versus the euro and yen on Thursday as a stronger-than-expected 3.4

Published 28 May, 2015 02:24pm

Financial

C$ hits 6-week low as rate expectations boost greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened through a key psychological barrier to a six-week low on Thursday as the US dollar

Published 28 May, 2015 02:23pm

Financial

Latam currencies down again on US rates outlook

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday on the outlook for higher US interest rates, with Brazil'

Published 27 May, 2015 09:23pm

Financial

C$ weaker after Bank of Canada holds rates steady

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar regained a little ground against the greenback on Wednesday but still ended the day weaker

Published 27 May, 2015 08:55pm

Financial

Euro rises on prospects of Greek debt deal

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar on Wednesday, erasing earlier losses, prompted by reports that Greece and its

Published 27 May, 2015 04:07pm

Financial

Dollar hits 8-year high vs yen, euro slips

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against major currencies on Wednesday, reaching an eight-year peak against the yen on expectat

Published 27 May, 2015 04:05pm

Financial

Dollar gains top 1 percent on US rates outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar rose more than 1 percent against other major currencies on Tuesday, extending recent gains largely

Published 26 May, 2015 08:48pm

Financial

Dollar gains top 1 percent on US rates outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar rose more than 1 percent against other major currencies on Tuesday, extending recent gains largely

Published 26 May, 2015 03:11pm

Financial

C$ retreats to six-week low after US durable goods data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slipped to its weakest level in six weeks against the greenback on Tuesday after the U.S. d

Published 26 May, 2015 03:08pm

Financial

C$ holds steady in thin markets; Bank of Canada eyed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against its US counterpart on Monday in light holiday trading and ahead of a bus

Published 25 May, 2015 08:48pm

Financial

Dollar weakens against euro for first time this week

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the euro for the first time this week on Thursday as investors were reluctant t

Published 21 May, 2015 07:41pm

Financial

Dollar's gains spurred by ECB's bond buying plans

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro and a two-month peak versus the yen on Wednesday, extending

Published 20 May, 2015 08:56pm

Financial

Dollar's gains spurred by ECB's bond buying plans

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro and a two-month peak versus the yen on Wednesday, extending

Published 20 May, 2015 04:24pm

Financial

Dollar recoups lost ground, aided by higher Treasury yields

NEW YORK: The US dollar made broad-based gains on Monday, recovering ground after several weeks of selling that had brou

Published 18 May, 2015 09:03pm

Financial

Dollar sell-off takes a pause, Kiwi hit hardest

NEW YORK: The US dollar made broad-based gains on Monday, recovering some ground after several weeks of selling that bro

Published 18 May, 2015 03:30pm

Financial

Weak data puts dollar index on track to fall for fifth week

NEW YORK: The dollar index slipped on Friday, putting it on track to fall for a fifth week, the longest stretch of decli

Published 15 May, 2015 03:25pm

Financial

C$ slips as oil price, greenback reverse course

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gave back session gains against its US counterpart on Thursday, weakening on the back of so

Published 14 May, 2015 10:10pm

Financial

Dollar drifts lower after US data undermines Q2 growth hopes

NEW YORK: The US dollar held near its lowest since January against a currency basket on Thursday after soft U.S. produce

Published 14 May, 2015 08:00pm

Financial

C$ rallies to January highs on weak US$, oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended this week's gains against its US counterpart on Thursday, supported by a softe

Published 14 May, 2015 02:48pm

Financial

C$ boosted by soft US data, firms to 4-month high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the US dollar on Wednesday, at one point hitting its strongest since mid-Jan

Published 13 May, 2015 09:17pm

Financial

Dollar declines, gold up after soft US data

NEW YORK: The dollar index hit its lowest in more than three months while gold prices jumped on Wednesday as weaker-than

Published 13 May, 2015 09:16pm

Financial

Dollar slips, stocks up slightly after soft US data

NEW YORK: The dollar index hit its lowest in more than three months while global stock indexes inched up on Wednesday as

Published 13 May, 2015 07:34pm

Financial

Dollar slides after weak US retail sales suggest dovish Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a more than three-month low against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after weaker-t

Published 13 May, 2015 04:13pm

Financial

Latin American currencies gain on weak US data

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies strengthened on Wednesday following disappointing US economic data, though Brazil&#

Published 13 May, 2015 03:53pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles against euro on spike in Bund yields

NEW YORK: The US dollar slumped against the euro and Swiss franc on Tuesday after a spike higher in German Bund yields o

Published 12 May, 2015 07:34pm

Financial

Higher crude prices, weaker greenback lift Canadian dollar

TORONTO: Higher crude prices helped the Canadian dollar strengthen against a broadly weaker US dollar on Tuesday, but tr

Published 12 May, 2015 02:02pm

Financial

C$ softens as Greece, China worries push greenback higher

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gave up some of last week's gains against US dollar on Monday as the greenback strength

Published 11 May, 2015 09:38pm

Financial

Dollar gains against euro on Greece worries; kiwi plunges

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against the euro on Monday on renewed worries over a Greek exit from the eurozone, while th

Published 11 May, 2015 08:03pm

Financial

Latin American currencies rally after US jobs data

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies gained on Friday as investors considered US jobs data not strong enough to jus

Published 08 May, 2015 03:44pm

Financial

Dollar recovers against euro on lower bund yields, upbeat US data

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered against the euro on Thursday after German bund yields retreated from their highs for t

Published 07 May, 2015 03:43pm

Financial

C$ firms on crude rally, soft greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as crude prices surged to 2015 highs a

Published 06 May, 2015 09:12pm

Financial

Dollar plunges against euro on rising European yields, US data

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest level against the euro since late February on Wednesday after a rise in European

Published 06 May, 2015 09:11pm

Financial

C$ gives back most of its gains as equities fade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gave back most of its gains against the US greenback on Tuesday as investor uncertainty pus

Published 05 May, 2015 10:16pm

Financial

Dollar retreats as mixed US data blurs rate outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar fell from three-week highs against the yen and one-week peaks versus the euro as a mixed batch of U

Published 05 May, 2015 07:28pm

Financial

C$ strengthens after trade data, higher crude

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, supported by stronger crude prices and

Published 05 May, 2015 07:27pm

Financial

C$ rallies, but awaiting Friday's key jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied more than half a cent against its US counterpart and also strengthened against othe

Published 04 May, 2015 11:39pm

Financial

Dollar rises on light trade, Swedish crown jumps

NEW YORK: The dollar rose for a second straight session on Monday in thin trading, after data suggesting the U.S. econom

Published 04 May, 2015 08:10pm

Financial

Dollar up vs yen on US data; but index posts worst month in 4 years

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the Japanese yen Thursday after U.S. data showed signs of a stabilizing labor market a

Published 30 Apr, 2015 08:24pm

Financial

Dollar advances vs yen on upbeat US data

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the yen Thursday after U.S. data showed signs of a stabilizing labor market and an e

Published 30 Apr, 2015 08:11pm

Financial

Dollar crumbles, falls to nine-week low as US GDP disappoints

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to a nine-week low on Wednesday after data showed the U.S. economy grew much more slowly th

Published 29 Apr, 2015 07:37pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles to eight-week low as US GDP disappoints

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to an eight-week low on Wednesday after data showed the US economy grew much more slowly th

Published 29 Apr, 2015 02:01pm

Financial

C$ gains on weak US$, at strongest since Jan rate cut

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against a slumping greenback on Tuesday, hitting its strongest level since the Bank of

Published 28 Apr, 2015 07:33pm

Financial

Dollar falls to 8-week low on US consumer confidence; traders eye Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to an eight-week low on Tuesday after an unexpectedly weak U.S. consumer confidence report

Published 28 Apr, 2015 07:29pm

Financial

Euro gains as Greece revamps bailout negotiating team

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to three-weak peaks against the dollar on Monday, on optimism about Greece's prospects af

Published 27 Apr, 2015 05:02pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher as markets await Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed on Monday, recovering from recent losses in the wake of some weak US economic data, but gain

Published 27 Apr, 2015 03:04pm

Financial

Dollar falls on housing dip, euro rises on fading Greek fears

NEW YORK: The dollar was knocked lower on Thursday by a decline in U.S. new-home sales fanning worries about U.S. econom

Published 23 Apr, 2015 08:08pm

Financial

C$ gains 1/2 cent in range-bound trading

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar finished about half a cent stronger against the greenback on Wednesday, recouping its losse

Published 22 Apr, 2015 09:07pm

Financial

Dollar mixed after jump in US home resales

NEW YORK: The dollar stood mixed against other major currencies on Wednesday after a 6.1 percent jump in U.S. home sales

Published 22 Apr, 2015 09:05pm

Financial

C$ softens but stays near January highs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar beat a slight retreat against its US counterpart on Tuesday despite getting support from oi

Published 21 Apr, 2015 02:12pm

Financial

C$ dips on firmer US$, softer oil, but still outperformer

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slipped modestly against a broadly stronger US dollar on Monday and softer crude prices, bu

Published 20 Apr, 2015 04:06pm

Financial

C$ at strongest level since January on domestic data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit its strongest level against its US counterpart since January on Friday, after a surpris

Published 17 Apr, 2015 04:26pm

Financial

Dollar rallies from 3-week low vs yen as US inflation rises

NEW YORK: The dollar rebounded from a three-week low against the yen and a 10-day trough against a currency basket on Fr

Published 17 Apr, 2015 04:18pm

Financial

Dollar falls as weak US data lowers rate hike outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar slid Thursday as new US economic data disappointed, adding further evidence to reasons for the Fede

Published 16 Apr, 2015 10:02pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles after US data, Fed officials signal later rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar was on track for its biggest daily decline against a basket of major currencies in nearly two we

Published 16 Apr, 2015 09:07pm

Financial

C$ rockets to third day of gains on central bank optimism

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied against the greenback for a third straight session on Thursday, breaking key techni

Published 16 Apr, 2015 09:02pm

Financial

Dollar slips after weak US data supports dovish Fed view

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit its lowest level against the euro in a week on Thursday after traders concluded that recent

Published 16 Apr, 2015 04:26pm

Financial

Dollar slips on weaker US data, profit-taking from euro shorts

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after weak US economic data led trader

Published 15 Apr, 2015 10:47pm

Financial

C$ surges to 3-month high after central bank's more bullish signal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar powered higher on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada talked down the probability of another

Published 15 Apr, 2015 10:43pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain on US data; Petrobras advances

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies rebounded on Tuesday after weaker-than- xpected US retailsales data hit the dollar,

Published 14 Apr, 2015 07:45pm

Financial

Dollar slides on US retail sales, IMF outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled on Tuesday, after five straight days of gains, as investors took advantage of weaker-than-e

Published 14 Apr, 2015 07:18pm

Financial

Dollar rises against euro on continued Fed hike bets

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against the euro on Monday in a continuation of last week's bets that the US Federal Re

Published 13 Apr, 2015 09:50pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on rate differentials, policy forecasts

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a near-three-week peak on Thursday, driven higher by sentiment that US interest rates inevit

Published 09 Apr, 2015 09:37pm

Financial

C$ hit by greenback rally as market braces for jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday, hurt by a rallying US dollar and investor posit

Published 09 Apr, 2015 09:28pm

Financial

Canadian dollar dips as US$ rebounds from jobs disappointment

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Tuesday against the US dollar, which recouped its losses from Friday's drea

Published 08 Apr, 2015 03:59pm

Financial

Dollar eases after recent gains; Fed minutes awaited

NEW YORK: The dollar eased on Wednesday, backing away from a nearly three-week high hit against the yen, as currency tra

Published 08 Apr, 2015 03:43pm

Financial

Dollar rallies as investors look past poor US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro and the yen for the second straight day Tuesday, gaining back more ground fro

Published 07 Apr, 2015 10:19pm

Financial

US dollar rises, sentiment favors interest rate outlook

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered lost ground on Tuesday as trading desks returned to full strength after the Easter wee

Published 07 Apr, 2015 09:06pm

Financial

Canadian dollar dips against US$ on lower oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Tuesday against the US dollar, which recouped its losses from Friday's drea

Published 07 Apr, 2015 09:02pm

Financial

US dollar recovers; Aussie up after rates held unchanged

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered lost ground on Tuesday as trading desks returned to full strength and underlying trend

Published 07 Apr, 2015 03:32pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher despite dovish fed talk

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the euro Monday, trimming sharp losses that came after last week's dismal

Published 06 Apr, 2015 10:55pm

Financial

Dollar turns higher in late trade, thin conditions

NEW YORK: The US dollar spiked higher against the euro on Monday, erasing early losses in what traders and strategists s

Published 06 Apr, 2015 08:52pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as weak US jobs data pressures greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Monday against a broadly weaker US dollar, as the greenback was hit by data

Published 06 Apr, 2015 03:17pm

Financial

Dollar drop tied to dismal jobs data, Easter holiday trade

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened further on Monday as it continues to feel the carry-over effects of a disappointing U.S. j

Published 06 Apr, 2015 03:12pm

Financial

Big miss on US jobs data drives dollar down

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled on Friday after a significantly weaker-than-expected US jobs report that will increase spec

Published 03 Apr, 2015 07:52pm

Financial

Dollar down for 2nd day ahead of US payrolls

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a second straight session on Thursday, as investors continued to pare back hefty positions

Published 02 Apr, 2015 09:11pm

Financial

C$ firms on trade deficit data; US jobs in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as data showed Canada posted a smaller-

Published 02 Apr, 2015 08:56pm

Financial

Dollar mixed, euro rises before US jobs report, holiday

NEW YORK: The dollar turned mixed on Thursday, finding spotty support from solid U.S. data that suggested the U.S. labor

Published 02 Apr, 2015 02:16pm

Financial

US money fund assets post biggest weekly fall since 2013

NEW YORK: US money market fund assets fell $44.36 billion to $2.676 trillion in the week ended March 31 for its largest

Published 01 Apr, 2015 07:40pm

Financial

Dollar retreats on weak data as fresh quarter begins

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Wednesday at the start of the second quarter as disappointing data on US manufacturing a

Published 01 Apr, 2015 07:38pm

Financial

C$ gains on higher crude price, weak US ADP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained modestly against the greenback on Wednesday following a weaker-than-expected report

Published 01 Apr, 2015 03:49pm

Financial

Dollar firms as US consumers grow more confident

NEW YORK: The dollar gained further ground against the euro Tuesday as traders weighed an upbeat report on American cons

Published 31 Mar, 2015 10:19pm

Financial

Euro falls on way to worst quarter; dollar best since 2008

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a 10-day low against the dollar on Tuesday, putting it on track for the worst quarter in its

Published 31 Mar, 2015 09:59pm

Financial

C$ rises as economy contracts less than expected

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Tuesday despite a drop in oil prices after data showe

Published 31 Mar, 2015 09:46pm

Financial

US dollar increases share of central bank FX reserves: IMF

NEW YORK: The US dollar increased its share of allocated international reserves to 62.9 percent among global central ban

Published 31 Mar, 2015 03:09pm

Financial

C$ pares losses as economy contracts less than expected

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday but was well off its early lows after data showed

Published 31 Mar, 2015 03:08pm

Financial

C$ softens on lower oil prices, weak data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was weaker against its US counterpart on Monday in light trading, pressured by lower oil pr

Published 30 Mar, 2015 09:00pm

Financial

Latam currencies down on Fed outlook; bank stocks rise

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies traded mostly weaker on Monday, tracking global dollar strength, while banking

Published 30 Mar, 2015 08:51pm

Financial

Euro falls on Greece debt worries, dollar rebounds

NEW YORK: The euro slumped against the dollar on Monday on worries over whether Greece would secure aid before it runs o

Published 30 Mar, 2015 04:32pm

Financial

C$ softens on lower oil prices, weak data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was weaker against its US counterpart on Monday in light trading, pressured by lower oil pr

Published 30 Mar, 2015 02:23pm

Financial

C$ weakens on cheaper oil, eye on GDP next week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell against its US counterpart on Friday, sideswiped by retreating oil prices and facing c

Published 27 Mar, 2015 09:37pm

Financial

Dollar ends week lower after Yellen comments have muted impact

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged lower against a basket of major currencies on Friday after traders were reluctant to buy t

Published 27 Mar, 2015 09:33pm

Financial

C$ firms on higher oil, Bank of Canada speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Thursday after oil prices jumped on news that Saudi A

Published 26 Mar, 2015 09:08pm

Financial

C$ strengthens after Bank of Canada speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S counterpart on Thursday after a speech by Bank of Canada Gover

Published 26 Mar, 2015 03:13pm

Financial

Dollar gains against euro but slips against yen, franc on Gulf worries

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered against the euro on Thursday on the view that central bank monetary policy remained mo

Published 26 Mar, 2015 03:06pm

Financial

Dollar slips further after weak US durable goods data

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected US economic da

Published 25 Mar, 2015 08:40pm

Financial

C$ moderately firmer on softer US$, higher crude prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was modestly firmer against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by higher oil prices and

Published 25 Mar, 2015 03:13pm

Financial

Dollar slips further after weak US durable goods data

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. economic

Published 25 Mar, 2015 03:10pm

Financial

Dollar recovers against euro as traders still eye 2015 rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded against the euro on Tuesday on persistent bullish sentiment toward the greenback tied

Published 24 Mar, 2015 09:29pm

Financial

C$ firms as greenback stays soft, crude rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its recent gains against its US counterpart on Tuesday as continued weakness in th

Published 24 Mar, 2015 03:26pm

Financial

Dollar falls on more unwinding of bullish bets after Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell for a second straight session against a basket of major currencies on Monday after traders

Published 23 Mar, 2015 04:51pm

Financial

C$ strengthens slightly as greenback resumes fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar continued to strengthen against the greenback on Monday as last week's US dollar sellof

Published 23 Mar, 2015 02:57pm

Financial

C$ retreats more than 1pc in post-Fed correction

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar lost a significant chunk of the hefty gains it made the previous day against the greenback

Published 19 Mar, 2015 03:19pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on persistent bullishness after sharp losses

NEW YORK: The dollar rebounded broadly on Thursday after posting steep losses the previous session following a much more

Published 19 Mar, 2015 03:08pm

Financial

C$ drops to six-year low on big data miss, cheap oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched its weakest level against the US dollar in more than six years on Wednesday as data

Published 18 Mar, 2015 04:10pm

Financial

Dollar weakens vs major currencies as Fed decision looms

NEW YORK: The dollar slid against most major currencies on Wednesday as investors continued to pare back over-extended g

Published 18 Mar, 2015 04:03pm

Financial

Colombia peso gains ahead of Fed; real extends slide

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies mostly weakened on Tuesday, though Colombia's peso retraced some recent losses

Published 17 Mar, 2015 09:01pm

Financial

US dollar slides on weak data; investors await Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a second straight day against major currencies on Tuesday, pressured yet again by unexpect

Published 17 Mar, 2015 08:42pm

Financial

C$ flat ahead of Fed decision; oil prices extend losses

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was mostly flat against its US counterpart on Tuesday despite a further slide in crude pric

Published 17 Mar, 2015 03:09pm

Financial

US dollar down again on weak data, investors await Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a second straight day on Tuesday, weighed down again by unexpectedly weak U.S. economic da

Published 17 Mar, 2015 03:02pm

Financial

Dollar pulls back after tepid US data

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened broadly Monday after tepid US data left the market cautious ahead of a Federal Reserve mon

Published 16 Mar, 2015 09:56pm

Financial

Dollar slumps as recent sharp gains could delay Fed hike

NEW YORK: The dollar fell across the board on Monday as investors fretted that its recent rapid rise could prompt the Fe

Published 16 Mar, 2015 09:03pm

Financial

C$ little changed as markets await US Fed

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday as investors were wary of taking aggressi

Published 16 Mar, 2015 08:53pm

Financial

C$ little changed as markets await US Fed

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday as investors were wary of taking aggressi

Published 16 Mar, 2015 03:22pm

Financial

Dollar sinks as recent sharp gains could impact Fed rate hike

NEW YORK: The dollar fell across the board on Monday, as investors fretted that the greenback's rapid rise could pro

Published 16 Mar, 2015 03:19pm

Financial

C$ pares session losses after Canada jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pared earlier session losses on Friday after data showed the economy lost fewer jobs than e

Published 13 Mar, 2015 03:38pm

Financial

Dollar rally stalls, euro climbs from fresh 12 years low

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro on Thursday as investors took profits after a powerful rally brought the gree

Published 12 Mar, 2015 10:45pm

Financial

C$ firms but oil price, jobs worry cut into early gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar closed stronger against the greenback on Thursday but lower crude prices and market anticip

Published 12 Mar, 2015 10:43pm

Financial

C$ recoups losses as US$ softens on retail sales

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar recouped all of the previous session's losses against its US counterpart on Thursday as

Published 12 Mar, 2015 03:45pm

Financial

Dollar rally stalls, euro climbs from fresh 12-year low

NEW YORK: The euro extended gains against the dollar on Thursday after surprisingly weak US February retail sales data,

Published 12 Mar, 2015 03:38pm

Financial

C$ hits weakest close in six years on US$ rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slumped to its weakest finish in six years against its US counterpart on Wednesday, as a ra

Published 11 Mar, 2015 10:27pm

Financial

Euro hits 12-year low against dollar on negative bond yields

NEW YORK: The euro's unrelenting fall accelerated on Wednesday, shedding 1.5 percent to trade near $1.05 for the fir

Published 11 Mar, 2015 08:58pm

Financial

C$ retreats to 1-1/2 month lows on US$ rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally weaker against its US counterpart on Wednesday, holding around levels not se

Published 11 Mar, 2015 03:30pm

Financial

Euro slides further on record negative bond yields

NEW YORK: The euro extended its unrelenting fall on Wednesday, dropping 1 percent to below $1.06 for the first time in 1

Published 11 Mar, 2015 03:20pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on Fed rate views; stocks, oil slide

NEW YORK: The US dollar rallied across the board on Tuesday as the prospect of the first rise in U.S. interest rates in

Published 10 Mar, 2015 09:51pm

Financial

Dollar rallies to multiyear peaks vs euro, yen as central bank moves eyed

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a near 12-year peak against the euro and touched its highest level against the Japanese yen

Published 10 Mar, 2015 09:44pm

Financial

C$ hits weakest in nearly a month as greenback surges

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to its weakest level in nearly a month against a soaring greenback on Tuesday as confu

Published 10 Mar, 2015 09:41pm

Financial

Dollar rally sinks oil; Brent down more than US crude

NEW YORK: A rallying dollar sent oil prices sharply lower on Tuesday, with Brent falling more than U.S. crude as players

Published 10 Mar, 2015 09:37pm

Financial

Dollar rally sinks oil; Brent down more than US crude

NEW YORK: A rallying dollar sent oil prices sharply lower on Tuesday, with Brent falling more than U.S. crude as players

Published 10 Mar, 2015 07:48pm

Financial

C$ inches stronger as greenback retraces some gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly against its US counterpart on Monday as the greenback lost a little g

Published 09 Mar, 2015 10:20pm

Financial

US dollar eases off post-payrolls highs

NEW YORK: The dollar fell from multi-year highs on Monday as investors took profits from gains built on a view that last

Published 09 Mar, 2015 06:29pm

Financial

C$ hurt by strong US jobs, dreadful Canada data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its retreat against the US dollar on Friday hit by a slew of negative domestic dat

Published 06 Mar, 2015 03:41pm

Financial

Dollar jumps after strong US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped on Friday to an 11-1/2 year high against a basket of currencies as news of robust US employm

Published 06 Mar, 2015 03:34pm

Financial

C$ retreats as US dollar rallies on ECB

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gave back all of the previous session's gains on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened

Published 05 Mar, 2015 10:04pm

Financial

Euro sells off to record low as dollar hits peak vs index

NEW YORK: The euro slumped on Thursday to record lows just above $1.10 and the U.S. dollar added to gains against an ind

Published 05 Mar, 2015 08:22pm

Financial

Euro dips below $1.10 for first time since 2003

NEW YORK: The euro extended a long slide on Thursday and traded below $1.10 for the first time since September 2003 on s

Published 05 Mar, 2015 08:09pm

Financial

Euro sinks below $1.10; dollar index hits 11-1/2 year peak

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Thursday below $1.10 for the first time since 2003 and the U.S. dollar added to gains against

Published 05 Mar, 2015 08:05pm

Financial

C$ slips as US$ firms on ECB comments

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated on Thursday against the greenback, which strengthened following comments by the E

Published 05 Mar, 2015 03:49pm

Financial

C$ firms as rate-cut expectations scaled back

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened sharply against its US counterpart on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada kept

Published 04 Mar, 2015 10:29pm

Financial

C$ stronger after Bank of Canada holds rates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a session high against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday after the Bank of

Published 04 Mar, 2015 09:10pm

Financial

Dollar gets boost from US data as euro sags below $1.11

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a fresh 11-1/2-year high on Wednesday, boosted by strong U.S. private-sector jobs growth

Published 04 Mar, 2015 08:34pm

Financial

C$ advances after Bank of Canada keeps rates steady

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada kept interest

Published 04 Mar, 2015 04:03pm

Financial

Dollar rallies to new high as euro sags below $1.11

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to fresh highs on Wednesday, getting lift from solid US jobs and business data, as the euro

Published 04 Mar, 2015 03:59pm

Financial

Lower interest rates, cheap oil to drive Canada dollar lower

OTTAWA: The beleaguered Canadian dollar will bear more pain in the coming months as diverging central bank policies betw

Published 04 Mar, 2015 01:53pm

Financial

Dollar pulls back from 11-year peak ahead of ECB, jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar touched an 11-year high against a composite of major currencies on Tuesday but gave up those gains

Published 03 Mar, 2015 11:23pm

Financial

C$ gains on GDP data, central bank rate decision in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday after data showed the economy grew at a

Published 03 Mar, 2015 11:17pm

Financial

Dollar eases after touching 11-year peak

NEW YORK: The dollar softened on Tuesday after touching an 11-year high against an index of other major currencies as de

Published 03 Mar, 2015 09:07pm

Financial

Dollar eases after touching 11-year peak

NEW YORK: The dollar softened on Tuesday after touching an 11-year high against an index of other major currencies as de

Published 03 Mar, 2015 04:20pm

Financial

C$ gains after higher-than-expected GDP growth

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened sharply against its US counterpart on Tuesday after data showed the economy gr

Published 03 Mar, 2015 04:06pm

Financial

C$ softens against rallying US$; focus turns to Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Monday against a stronger greenback, which touched 11-year highs against an ind

Published 02 Mar, 2015 10:50pm

Financial

C$ drops on oil, jump in current account deficit

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dropped against its US counterpart on Monday, pushed down by lower oil prices and data that

Published 02 Mar, 2015 09:41pm

Financial

Dollar nudges 11-year high as euro gives up gains

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up on Monday, with an index that tracks the greenback against major currencies touching an 11

Published 02 Mar, 2015 08:50pm

Financial

C$ weaker after Canada current account deficit widens

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pared early gains to turn weaker on Monday following a report showing the country's cur

Published 02 Mar, 2015 03:27pm

Financial

Dollar pares losses after US Q4 GDP revision

NEW YORK: The dollar trimmed earlier losses against the euro and yen early Friday as the downgrade on fourth-quarter US

Published 27 Feb, 2015 03:53pm

Financial

C$ makes modest gains; focus on Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was firmer against the greenback on Friday, tracking moderate gains in crude prices, with t

Published 27 Feb, 2015 03:41pm

Financial

Dollar on track for eighth month of gains on US data

LONDON: The dollar index slipped on Friday, pegged back by month-end selling, but was still on track for its eighth stra

Published 27 Feb, 2015 12:09pm

Financial

Dollar rises as US core inflation climbs

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed against other major currencies Thursday as US inflation data pointed to rising pressures tha

Published 26 Feb, 2015 11:26pm

Financial

C$ weakens as central bank policy direction sets tone

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against its US counterpart on Thursday as weaker crude oil prices weighed and inve

Published 26 Feb, 2015 10:57pm

Financial

Dollar reaches 1-month high on US data, Fed officials' remarks

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a one-month high against a basket of currencies on Thursday as data on U.S. inflation and b

Published 26 Feb, 2015 10:33pm

Financial

Dollar jumps on US data, Bullard; euro falls

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a one-month high against a basket of currencies on Thursday as data on U.S. inflation an

Published 26 Feb, 2015 08:56pm

Financial

Dollar index adds gains after poor US note sale

NEW YORK: The US dollar reached a fresh one-month peak against a basket of currencies early on Thursday afternoon as U.S

Published 26 Feb, 2015 08:23pm

Financial

Dollar gains after rise in US durable goods orders

NEW YORK: The dollar extended its gains against a basket of currencies early Thursday as stronger-than-expected data on

Published 26 Feb, 2015 03:33pm

Financial

C$ firms as Poloz remarks seen reducing chance of rate cut

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday after markets dramatically scaled back thei

Published 25 Feb, 2015 11:04pm

Financial

Dollar falls as Yellen hints no hurry to hike US rates

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Wednesday as traders trimmed their greenback holdings follow

Published 25 Feb, 2015 09:26pm

Financial

Dollar slips as Yellen hints no hurry to hike US rates

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Wednesday on Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's sugges

Published 25 Feb, 2015 08:24pm

Financial

C$ jumps as market scales back rate cut expectations after Poloz

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied against its US counterpart on Tuesday as markets scaled back expectations of anothe

Published 24 Feb, 2015 10:11pm

Financial

C$ extends gains after Poloz reaffirms rate cut ‘insurance’

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a session high against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday after Bank of Canada Gove

Published 24 Feb, 2015 08:49pm

Financial

Dollar dips as Yellen gives no rate hike timing

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened slightly against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, erasing earlier gains as Federal Reser

Published 24 Feb, 2015 08:46pm

Financial

C$ slips ahead of Fed's Yellen and Bank of Canada's Poloz

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as markets awaited c

Published 24 Feb, 2015 06:44pm

Financial

Dollar little changed as Yellen gives no rate hike timing

NEW YORK: The dollar was up slightly against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, almost erasing earlier gains as Federal

Published 24 Feb, 2015 06:27pm

Financial

Dollar rises before Tuesday's Yellen testimony, euro falls

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday against most currencies as investors await clues from Tuesday's testimony from U

Published 23 Feb, 2015 09:44pm

Financial

C$ extends retreat as crude prices fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart for the fourth straight session on Monday, hurt in larg

Published 23 Feb, 2015 03:42pm

Financial

Canadian dollar weakens to session low after soft retail sales

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to session low on Friday after data showed retail sales dropped by a more-than-exp

Published 20 Feb, 2015 02:12pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Greek talks weigh on euro

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the euro Thursday as talks between Greece and the eurozone on bailout terms hit anot

Published 20 Feb, 2015 10:34am

Financial

Dollar firm after upbeat data, euro on edge ahead of Greece talks

TOKYO: The dollar held firm on Friday after upbeat US jobless claims data made views swing back in favour of an earlier

Published 20 Feb, 2015 06:27am

Financial

Dollar soars on Venezuela's new currency exchange

CARACAS: The Venezuelan bolivar opened Thursday at 172 to the dollar on the first day of a government-sponsored exchange

Published 19 Feb, 2015 11:23pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Greek talks weigh on euro

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the euro Thursday as talks between Greece and the eurozone on bailout terms hit anot

Published 19 Feb, 2015 11:19pm

Financial

C$ weakens after oil price fall, inflation eyed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slipped against its US counterpart on Thursday, its second straight decline on renewed weak

Published 19 Feb, 2015 09:57pm

Financial

C$ sharply weaker after oil price fall

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar lost more than a cent of value versus its US counterpart on Thursday, as it headed for a se

Published 19 Feb, 2015 06:56pm

Financial

Dollar inches higher as US rate hike eyed despite Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against major currencies on Thursday after traders discounted Wednesday's cauti

Published 19 Feb, 2015 06:12pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains broadly after Fed minutes seen as dovish

NEW YORK: The US dollar pared most of its gains against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday after minutes from the

Published 18 Feb, 2015 11:22pm

Financial

C$ slips with crude, Fed minutes soothes fears

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against the greenback on Wednesday as crude prices fell, but losses were tempered

Published 18 Feb, 2015 11:16pm

Financial

Dollar gains ahead of Fed minutes; Greece optimism caps euro losses

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday on expectations that Federal Reserve poli

Published 18 Feb, 2015 08:38pm

Financial

C$ slips with crude, markets eye Fed minutes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against the greenback on Wednesday, as the market awaited the minutes of the most

Published 18 Feb, 2015 03:51pm

Financial

Euro heads higher despite impasse in Greek talks

NEW YORK: The euro picked up ground on the dollar and other major currencies Tuesday despite the failure to reach a deal

Published 17 Feb, 2015 10:41pm

Financial

C$ strongest close since rate cut as oil prices rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Tuesday hit its strongest closing level against its US counterpart since a surprise Janu

Published 17 Feb, 2015 09:55pm

Financial

C$ stronger as oil price rises; investors eye risk

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a two-week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday, helped by the price of crude oil

Published 17 Feb, 2015 09:01pm

Financial

Euro rises, shrugs off collapse in Greek debt talks

NEW YORK: The euro recovered from initial losses on Tuesday, helped by a bounce in German investor sentiment and hopes t

Published 17 Feb, 2015 08:57pm

Financial

Euro recovers, gold falls on hopes of Greek deal

NEW YORK: The euro recovered from initial losses and gold fell to one-month lows on Tuesday on signs Greek banks will co

Published 17 Feb, 2015 08:24pm

Financial

Mexico's peso rises on Greece hopes, Germany data

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso rose slightly on Tuesday, as positive data from Germany and hopes that Greece will reach

Published 17 Feb, 2015 07:56pm

Financial

Venezuela's currency devaluation set to further hurt US companies' profits

BOSTON: A massive effective devaluation of Venezuela's bolivar currency will likely badly dent 2015 earnings at a sw

Published 14 Feb, 2015 10:50am

Financial

Euro dips despite better eurozone growth data

NEW YORK: The euro dipped against other major currencies Friday despite improved growth numbers in the ailing eurozone,

Published 14 Feb, 2015 08:19am

Financial

C$ ekes out gain on manufacturing sales, oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened moderately against the greenback on Friday, bolstered by a forecast-beating ju

Published 13 Feb, 2015 09:48pm

Financial

C$ gets lift from crude price jump, weak greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar powered higher against a globally weaker greenback on Thursday as crude prices rose and wea

Published 12 Feb, 2015 10:48pm

Financial

Dollar slides on soft US data; euro gets relief

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped across the board on Thursday after weaker-than-expected US economic data, although its outl

Published 12 Feb, 2015 08:43pm

Financial

Venezuela unveils plan for free-market forex

CARACAS: Recession-hit Venezuela unveiled details Thursday on its plan to partially liberalize its exchange rate by allo

Published 12 Feb, 2015 07:36pm

Financial

Dollar slides on soft US data; euro gets relief

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped across the board on Thursday after weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data, although its ou

Published 12 Feb, 2015 04:34pm

Financial

C$ rebounds with crude as risk sentiment strengthens

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was stronger against a globally weaker greenback on Thursday as crude prices rose and the m

Published 12 Feb, 2015 03:38pm

Financial

C$ knocked by cheap oil, Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its previous session's losses against the US dollar on Wednesday, as softer cr

Published 11 Feb, 2015 08:37pm

Financial

Euro slides as investors await outcome of talks over Greek debt

NEW YORK: The euro hit a seven-year low against the British pound and fell versus the dollar for a second straight sessi

Published 11 Feb, 2015 08:32pm

Financial

Mexico peso hits 6-year low, near dollar auction levels

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso sank to its weakest level in nearly six years on Wednesday as a drop in oil prices and co

Published 11 Feb, 2015 08:18pm

Financial

Euro slides as investors await outcome of talks over Greek debt

NEW YORK: The euro hit a seven-year low against the British pound and fell versus the dollar for a second straight sessi

Published 11 Feb, 2015 04:41pm

Financial

C$ knocked by cheap oil, Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its previous session's losses against the US dollar on Wednesday, as softer cr

Published 11 Feb, 2015 03:49pm

Financial

Dollar rises to 1-month high vs yen as US yields rise

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to one-month peaks against the yen on Tuesday on the back of broadly higher US Treasury yie

Published 10 Feb, 2015 09:36pm

Financial

C$ weakens after Bank of Canada says economy below potential

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly on Tuesday after a senior Bank of Canada official said the economy was st

Published 10 Feb, 2015 09:17pm

Financial

Dollar advances to 1-month high vs yen as US yields rise

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to one-month peaks against the yen on Tuesday on the back of broadly higher US Treasury yie

Published 10 Feb, 2015 08:46pm

Financial

Dollar rises to 1-month high vs yen as US yields rise

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to one-month peaks against the yen on Tuesday on the back of broadly higher U.S. Treasury y

Published 10 Feb, 2015 04:42pm

Financial

C$ slips as high crude supply forecasts pressure oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated against its US counterpart on Tuesday, weighed by oil prices that weakened on a r

Published 10 Feb, 2015 04:39pm

Financial

Canadian dollar rebounds on crude rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was stronger against the greenback on Monday as oil prices rallied for a third straight ses

Published 09 Feb, 2015 03:24pm

Financial

Yen rises on worries about Greece, Ukraine

NEW YORK: The yen firmed against the dollar and euro on Monday as investors sought safety in the Japanese currency on wo

Published 09 Feb, 2015 03:22pm

Financial

C$ weakens after dual North American jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly on Friday in the minutes after both Canada and the United States released

Published 06 Feb, 2015 09:32pm

Financial

Dollar gains after US jobs data raises mid-year rate hike expectations

NEW YORK: The US dollar advanced against major currencies on Friday after data showed US jobs growth rose solidly and wa

Published 06 Feb, 2015 09:09pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain with oil; real pressured by Petrobras

RIO DE JANEIRO: Most Latin American currencies rose on Thursday as oil prices recovered part of their recent losses, but

Published 05 Feb, 2015 09:40pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs euro on Swiss bank speculation, optimism on Greece

NEW YORK: The US dollar tumbled against the euro while the euro rose against the Swiss franc on Thursday on speculation

Published 05 Feb, 2015 08:58pm

Financial

C$ firms, shadowing higher oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Thursday as crude prices rebounded from the previous

Published 05 Feb, 2015 04:47pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs euro on Swiss bank speculation, optimism on Greece

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the euro while the euro rose against the Swiss franc on Thursday on speculation

Published 05 Feb, 2015 04:41pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds after slide, oil slumps 7pc

NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded on Wednesday from its worst day in more than a year, while a retreat in oil prices pre

Published 04 Feb, 2015 08:49pm

Financial

C$ retreats with crude prices

TORONTO: After jumping 2.5 percent over the first two days of the week, the Canadian dollar dropped against its US count

Published 04 Feb, 2015 04:30pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds after slide, oil retreats

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Wednesday, rebounding after its worst day in more than a year, while a retreat in oil pr

Published 04 Feb, 2015 04:24pm

Financial

Dollar recovers on fading Greece hopes, long-term prospects

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, a day after posting its worst one-d

Published 04 Feb, 2015 04:18pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs euro on short-covering bounce, Greek relief

NEW YORK: The dollar skidded to a nearly two-week low against the euro on Tuesday on euro buying following weaker US eco

Published 03 Feb, 2015 09:06pm

Financial

Dollar up vs Swiss franc but slips vs euro on data

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a more than two-week high against the Swiss franc on Monday on signs that the Swiss National

Published 02 Feb, 2015 11:14pm

Financial

Dollar up vs franc as SNB eyed but slips vs euro, yen on data

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a more than two-week high against the Swiss franc on Monday on signs that the Swiss National

Published 02 Feb, 2015 04:45pm

Financial

C$ strengthens more than a cent as oil prices jump

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was stronger against its US counterpart on Monday, driven primarily by a jump in crude pric

Published 02 Feb, 2015 03:38pm

Financial

Dollar set to end month with record run; GDP data weighs on stocks

NEW YORK: The dollar index edged higher on Friday and was on track to end January with gains of more than 5 percent, whi

Published 30 Jan, 2015 08:43pm

Financial

Swiss franc under pressure, euro broadly stronger

NEW YORK: The Swiss franc dominated trade on major currency markets again on Thursday, weakening against the euro and th

Published 29 Jan, 2015 05:06pm

Financial

C$ extends losses to near six-year lows post-Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was trading at levels not seen in nearly six years against its US counterpart on Thursday,

Published 29 Jan, 2015 04:01pm

Financial

C$ eases ahead of Fed statement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was weaker against the greenback on Wednesday as oil prices retreated and as investors look

Published 28 Jan, 2015 04:34pm

Financial

C$ firms as greenback weakens; focus on Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against a broadly weaker US dollar on Tuesday with oil prices stable and the m

Published 27 Jan, 2015 05:04pm

Financial

TSX drops on Greek concerns, copper prices

TORONTO: Canada's main stock index fell sharply on Tuesday, with the market continuing to feel uncertainty fueled by

Published 27 Jan, 2015 05:00pm

Financial

Euro rebounds off lows after Greek vote; rouble weakens

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded on Monday as investors took advantage of steep losses sustained during two days of dramatic

Published 26 Jan, 2015 09:21pm

Financial

Euro rebounds off lows following Greek vote

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded on Monday as investors took advantage of steep losses sustained during two days of dramatic

Published 26 Jan, 2015 08:08pm

Financial

C$ extends retreat as BoC rate cut impact lingers

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar continued to test new 5-1/2 lows against its US counterpart on Monday, extending last week&

Published 26 Jan, 2015 05:03pm

Financial

C$ eases moderately after data and as bank policies weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Friday slipped to its weakest close in 5-1/2 years against the greenback, which hit 11-y

Published 23 Jan, 2015 09:42pm

Financial

Canadian dollar firms after Canadian CPI, retail sales data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the US dollar on Friday after Canadian CPI data showed an increase in

Published 23 Jan, 2015 08:44pm

Financial

C$ holds steady after inflation, retail sales data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against the greenback on Friday after data showed a surprise jump in Canadian re

Published 23 Jan, 2015 08:32pm

Financial

Euro slumps after ECB launches bond-buying stimulus program

NEW YORK: The euro sank to a more than 11-year low against the dollar and a three-month low against the yen on Thursday

Published 22 Jan, 2015 09:24pm

Financial

Mexico central bank governor Carstens: peso 'under control'

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso, which has been hammered by slumping oil prices, will remain "under control" this year de

Published 22 Jan, 2015 08:20pm

Financial

Euro slumps after ECB launches bond-buying program to revive economy

NEW YORK: The euro sank to a more than 11-year low against the dollar and a three-month low against the yen on Thursday

Published 22 Jan, 2015 07:19pm

Financial

C$ slides as market digests surprise BoC rate cut

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday, remaining near 5-1/2 year lows, as investo

Published 22 Jan, 2015 04:20pm

Financial

C$ hits 5-1/2 year lows after weak data, IMF outlook

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to the lowest in more than 5-1/2 years against its US counterpart on Tuesday after

Published 20 Jan, 2015 04:17pm

Financial

Dollar rises versus yen on Chinese data, bet on BOJ

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed on Tuesday to a one-week high against the yen as data showed Chinese economic growth slowed

Published 20 Jan, 2015 04:16pm

Financial

Dollar gains ground against Swiss franc, hits highs vs euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar and the euro gained a little ground against the Swiss franc on Friday, a day after the Swiss Nat

Published 16 Jan, 2015 09:58pm

Financial

Swiss franc soars after SNB drops cap on currency

NEW YORK: The Swiss franc soared nearly 28 percent against the dollar on Thursday after Switzerland's central bank d

Published 15 Jan, 2015 08:13pm

Financial

C$ gains in aftermath of Swiss central bank move

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Thursday as the commodity-linked currency benefi

Published 15 Jan, 2015 03:16pm

Financial

C$ firms on weak US data, crude stays under pressure

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Wednesday against its US counterpart, which fell on weaker-than-expected US

Published 14 Jan, 2015 03:46pm

Financial

Dollar bolstered by US rate, economic outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Tuesday, still benefiting from more upbeat U.S. economic prospects compared with the rest

Published 13 Jan, 2015 05:02pm

Financial

C$ steady near 5-1/2 year lows as oil keeps sliding

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against the US dollar on Tuesday but came within a hairsbreadth of weakening to

Published 13 Jan, 2015 03:51pm

Financial

Euro dips as market eyes possible ECB stimulus

NEW YORK: The euro dropped somewhat against the dollar and other currencies Monday on expectations the European Central

Published 13 Jan, 2015 04:37am

Financial

C$ falls to 5-1/2 year low as oil prices drop further

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a fresh 5-1/2 year low against the greenback on Monday as oil prices continued to weake

Published 12 Jan, 2015 03:19pm

Financial

US, Canada jobs data drag C$ to 5-1/2 lows

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar stumbled to its weakest level in more than 5-1/2 years following North American jobs data t

Published 09 Jan, 2015 04:14pm

Financial

Dollar cuts losses on improving US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar cut its losses on Friday after better-than-expected U.S. jobs data for December left intact the cas

Published 09 Jan, 2015 04:08pm

Financial

Euro hits fresh nine-year low on expectation of ECB action

NEW YORK: Negative economic reports from Europe and positive US data pushed the euro to a fresh nine-year low on Thursda

Published 08 Jan, 2015 04:32pm

Financial

Euro falls vs dollar on negative eurozone inflation

NEW YORK: The euro slid against the dollar Wednesday after eurozone inflation turned negative, raising hopes for fresh s

Published 08 Jan, 2015 04:43am

Financial

Canadian dollar seen pressured by cheap oil, expected Fed hike

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar is expected to trade near a five-year low against its US counterpart for much of this year,

Published 07 Jan, 2015 05:04pm

Financial

C$ drops as trade data adds to its woes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened further against the greenback on Wednesday as a bigger than forecast Canadian trad

Published 07 Jan, 2015 04:55pm

Financial

Euro at nine-year low; euro zone inflation turns negative

NEW YORK: Investors on Wednesday sent the euro to a nine-year low after data showed euro zone prices fell for the first

Published 07 Jan, 2015 04:41pm

Financial

Dollar firms vs euro as stocks, oil markets slide

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the euro on Tuesday as investors flocked to the traditional safe-haven currency amid

Published 07 Jan, 2015 04:32am

Financial

C$ beats moderate retreat as US oil sinks below $49

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against the US dollar on Tuesday as crude prices extended their sharp los

Published 06 Jan, 2015 04:17pm

Financial

Yen gains on risk aversion, euro weakness persists

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen rose on Tuesday as investors sought a safe haven in the wake of weak crude oil prices while t

Published 06 Jan, 2015 04:06pm

Financial

Euro hits 9-year low on eurozone worries, falling oil

NEW YORK: The euro sank against the dollar to the lowest level in nearly nine years Monday as investors worried about a

Published 06 Jan, 2015 04:29am

Financial

Euro at near 9-year low on Greek worry, policy-easing bet

NEW YORK: The euro tumbled to near a nine-year low on Monday, undercut by growing concerns that Greek parliamentary elec

Published 05 Jan, 2015 05:08pm

Financial

Oil's drop, greenback rally pull C$ to 5-1/2 year lows

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its new year losses against the US dollar on Monday, retreating to new 5-1/2 year

Published 05 Jan, 2015 03:41pm

Financial

Euro and oil resume fall, stocks slip after weak data

NEW YORK: The euro fell further against the US dollar to start 2015, with the European Central Bank likely soon to embar

Published 02 Jan, 2015 04:25pm

Financial

Dollar edges up in thin trade, set for strongest year since 2005

NEW YORK: The US dollar looked set on Wednesday to end 2014 with a gain of more than 12 percent against a basket of majo

Published 31 Dec, 2014 05:09pm

Financial

Loonie set to close out worst year since 2008

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Wednesday, getting some respite on the last day of

Published 31 Dec, 2014 03:58pm

Financial

C$ steadies at the end of dismal 2014

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar firmed slightly against the greenback on Tuesday and was expected to hew to a tight trading

Published 30 Dec, 2014 04:15pm

Financial

Dollar slips against yen on year-end profit-taking

NEW YORK: The US dollar dipped against major currencies on Tuesday after traders booked profits from recent multi-year h

Published 30 Dec, 2014 04:07pm

Financial

C$ little changed as rough 2014 winds down

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday and was expected to trade in a tight rang

Published 30 Dec, 2014 06:23am

Financial

Dollar hits fresh highs in thin trade on year-end bets

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit fresh highs against the euro not touched in nearly 29 months on Monday as traders expecting

Published 30 Dec, 2014 06:19am

Financial

Euro holds ground despite Greece worries; dollar up against yen

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher against the U.S. dollar on Monday after traders who had anticipated that Greece would fa

Published 29 Dec, 2014 05:03pm

Financial

C$ little changed as rough 2014 winds down

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday and was expected to trade in a tight rang

Published 29 Dec, 2014 02:58pm

Financial

Dollar gains in light, post-Christmas trading

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen and euro on Friday in scant volume, with many major markets still closed after

Published 26 Dec, 2014 04:04pm

Financial

C$ firms in light pre-Christmas trade

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Wednesday as market participants booked profits in

Published 24 Dec, 2014 03:36pm

Financial

Dollar down from highest levels in nearly 9 years

NEW YORK: Investors trimmed dollar positions during the Christmas holiday lull on Wednesday, pulling the greenback down

Published 24 Dec, 2014 03:19pm

Financial

Dollar pushes higher after strong US growth data

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened on Tuesday after a revised third-quarter U.S. gross domestic product report blew past

Published 23 Dec, 2014 03:29pm

Financial

C$ weakens as strong US GDP eclipses Canadian data

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar was weaker against the greenback on Tuesday as figures that showed an acceleration of econom

Published 23 Dec, 2014 03:28pm

Financial

Dollar mixed as some traders take profits

NEW YORK: The dollar paused Monday as some traders took profits following the surge late last week after the US Federal

Published 23 Dec, 2014 03:57am

Financial

Loonie follows price of oil lower

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday as it followed oil prices lower but it was not expe

Published 22 Dec, 2014 05:07pm

Financial

Dollar rises again on expectations of US Fed action

NEW YORK: The dollar Friday continued its upward lurch after Wednesday's US Federal Reserve meeting added to expecta

Published 20 Dec, 2014 07:52am

Financial

C$ retreats after Canadian weaker than expected inflation data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched its weakest level of the session against the US dollar on Friday after data showed

Published 19 Dec, 2014 02:13pm

Financial

C$ steady as Fed moves closer to hike, oil prices rebound

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar held steady against the greenback on Wednesday, as a surge in oil prices offset a strong si

Published 18 Dec, 2014 05:53am

Financial

Dollar rallies broadly after Fed signals 2015 rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar posted its biggest daily gain against major currencies since early October on Wednesday after th

Published 18 Dec, 2014 05:23am

Financial

Dollar gains as Fed stays course on monetary policy

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped against other major currencies Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve signaled no shift in its

Published 18 Dec, 2014 04:20am

Financial

C$ steady as markets await Fed, eye oil and rouble risks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Wednesday as markets waited to hear what kind o

Published 17 Dec, 2014 03:58pm

Financial

C$ firms on profit taking, cheap oil keeps loonie under pressure

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed slightly against its US counterpart on Tuesday after four straight days of declines

Published 16 Dec, 2014 03:57pm

Financial

C$ sheds more than 1/2 cent as oil takes another drubbing

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell through C$1.16 to its weakest level against the US dollar in 5-1/2 years on Monday as

Published 16 Dec, 2014 04:29am

Financial

TSX ends lower as resource stocks fall

TORONTO: Canada's main stock index fell on Monday, weakening further after a 5 percent-plus drop last week despite a

Published 16 Dec, 2014 04:06am

Financial

Dollar falls against yen on economic jitters; rouble hits lows

NEW YORK: The Russian rouble posted its sharpest fall against the US dollar since 1998 on Monday, while the greenback sl

Published 16 Dec, 2014 04:05am

Financial

Dollar up against euro ahead of Fed; oil worries lift yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against the euro on Monday on expectations that the Federal Reserve will take a less-dovish

Published 15 Dec, 2014 05:05pm

Financial

C$ breaches C$1.16 as crude's retreat hits harder

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell through C$1.16 to the US dollar on Monday, touching its weakest level in 5-1/2 years a

Published 15 Dec, 2014 04:10pm

Financial

Sinking crude pushes C$ to 5-1/2-year lows near C$1.16

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was within striking distance of C$1.16 against the greenback on Friday as it hit fresh 5-1/

Published 12 Dec, 2014 04:25pm

Financial

C$ at 5-year low on cheap oil, US retail data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday, weighed down by weakness in the price of c

Published 11 Dec, 2014 04:20pm

Financial

US dollar rebounds after three-day losing streak

NEW YORK: The dollar recovered after three days of losses on Thursday, further boosted by strong U.S. retail sales numbe

Published 11 Dec, 2014 04:13pm

Financial

C$ retreats alongside crude prices; Poloz eyed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker against its US counterpart on Wednesday, pulled lower as crude prices m

Published 10 Dec, 2014 04:39pm

Financial

US dollar retreat continues for third day

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the safe-haven yen for a third straight session on Wednesday as risk appetite dimin

Published 10 Dec, 2014 04:34pm

Financial

C$ tracks crude rebound after hitting five-year lows

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Tuesday after touching its weakest level against the greenback in more than

Published 09 Dec, 2014 03:38pm

Financial

Sinking crude sends C$ to weakest close in more than 5 years

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was broadly weaker against all its key counterparts on Monday and closed at its weakest lev

Published 09 Dec, 2014 06:06am

Financial

Dollar dips on profit-taking

NEW YORK: The dollar gave back some ground Monday on profit-taking after Friday's sharp rise following a surprisingl

Published 09 Dec, 2014 05:06am

Financial

Dollar falls from two-year high vs euro, 7-year peak vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar slid from a seven-year high against the yen and a two-year peak versus the euro on Monday, as inves

Published 08 Dec, 2014 04:48pm

Financial

C$ holds steady near 5-year lows as greenback dominates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar saw little price action against its US counterpart on Monday, as the currency held steady n

Published 08 Dec, 2014 03:38pm

Financial

Dollar, stocks climb as US jobs beat forecast

NEW YORK: A surprisingly strong US jobs report lifted the dollar to a five-and-a-half year high against a basket of curr

Published 05 Dec, 2014 04:08pm

Financial

C$ steady as focus turns to jobs reports

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Thursday as the market paused in anticipation o

Published 04 Dec, 2014 04:13pm

Financial

C$ weakens as oil resumes fall; Bank of Canada in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against the greenback on Tuesday amid uncertainty over whether crude oil prices ha

Published 02 Dec, 2014 04:15pm

Financial

Dollar at 4-1/2 year high, commodity currencies pressured

NEW YORK: The dollar rebounded on Tuesday, supported by a retreat in oil prices that has helped to lift it against commo

Published 02 Dec, 2014 04:02pm

Financial

Dollar pulls back after reaching 7-year high vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday against the yen and euro as profit-taking emerged after the US currency hit a seven-

Published 02 Dec, 2014 06:21am

Financial

C$ gains on weaker greenback as oil fights back

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar jumped more than a cent against its US counterpart on Monday as oil prices recovered some o

Published 02 Dec, 2014 05:44am

Financial

US dollar sideswiped as commodity currencies stage big reversal

SYDNEY: The US dollar nursed modest losses early on Tuesday, having come under pressure as currencies such as the Canadi

Published 02 Dec, 2014 05:30am

Financial

Dollar retreats after hitting 7-year high vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday against the yen and euro as profit-taking emerged after it reached a seven-year high

Published 01 Dec, 2014 04:48pm

Financial

C$ gains on weaker greenback, pause in oil price drop

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its weaker US counterpart on Monday after trading near five-year lows earlier

Published 01 Dec, 2014 03:38pm

Financial

Dollar gains as oil slide stirs disinflation fears

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Friday as sliding oil prices stirred disinflation fears in the euro zone and Japan, while

Published 29 Nov, 2014 06:21am

Financial

C$ sinks to 3-week low as tumbling crude outweighs robust GDP

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated more than a cent against its US counterpart on Friday, touching a three-week low,

Published 29 Nov, 2014 06:14am

Financial

Dollar gains from oil slide, deflation in Europe and Japan

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Friday as concerns about continuing low oil prices added to deflation fears in the euro z

Published 28 Nov, 2014 03:50pm

Financial

C$ steady in holiday trading; OPEC in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally weaker against its US counterpart on Thursday in extremely light US Thanksgi

Published 27 Nov, 2014 04:13pm

Financial

C$ extends losses after OPEC says will not cut crude output

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar extended its losses against the U.S. dollar on Thursday after Saudi Arabia's oil minist

Published 27 Nov, 2014 04:08pm

Financial

Dollar falls on weak US data, stocks gain

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Wednesday after disappointing US home sales data, but global equity markets edged higher on

Published 27 Nov, 2014 05:35am

Financial

C$ shrugs off crude's pre-OPEC fall and strengthens

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday despite lower oil prices and uncertainty ah

Published 27 Nov, 2014 05:33am

Financial

C$ firms on retail sales, crude prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the US dollar on Tuesday, as Canadian retail sales growth came in stronger t

Published 25 Nov, 2014 03:57pm

Financial

Dollar slips more after drop in US consumer confidence

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened further against the euro and yen early Tuesday after data showed U.S. consumer confidence

Published 25 Nov, 2014 03:55pm

Financial

Dollar index rises near 4-1/2 year high; euro firms vs dollar

NEW YORK: The dollar approached a 4-1/2-year high against a basket of currencies on Monday as traders speculated that ov

Published 24 Nov, 2014 03:12pm

Financial

C$ gives back some of last week's gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gave back some of last week's gains in early trade on Monday as the greenback was mostl

Published 24 Nov, 2014 03:09pm

Financial

Euro gains vs dollar after Markit US services data

NEW YORK: The euro strengthened further against dollar early Monday after private data on the US services sector fell sh

Published 24 Nov, 2014 03:06pm

Financial

Dollar near seven-year highs against yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar was near a seven-year high against the yen on Thursday as investors bet that the Federal Reserve

Published 20 Nov, 2014 04:10pm

Financial

Wholesale sales data helps push C$ higher

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose moderately against the US dollar on Thursday as stronger than expected September whole

Published 20 Nov, 2014 04:00pm

Financial

C$ weakens after Keystone; US Fed minutes in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the US dollar on Wednesday, driven by overnight flows out of Asia and afte

Published 19 Nov, 2014 05:01pm

Financial

Dollar at seven year high against yen before Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a seven-year high against the yen on Wednesday ahead of Federal Reserve meeting minutes that co

Published 19 Nov, 2014 04:58pm

Financial

Euro gains on sentiment data, yen steady

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the euro on Tuesday on a better than expected survey of German sentiment and wa

Published 18 Nov, 2014 03:54pm

Financial

C$ flat in quiet trading, focus on Fed minutes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against the greenback in quiet trading on Tuesday as investors held off making b

Published 18 Nov, 2014 03:46pm

Financial

Yen steadies against dollar after GDP shock

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen steadied against the U.S. dollar on Monday, coming off seven-year lows after Japan's econ

Published 17 Nov, 2014 03:25pm

Financial

C$ retreats as crude prices slip

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was softer against its US counterpart on Monday, tracking weaker oil prices, and with littl

Published 17 Nov, 2014 03:22pm

Financial

C$ firms slightly, boosted by oil, factory sales

OTTAWA: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Friday, sticking to a tight range as it was support

Published 14 Nov, 2014 03:59pm

Financial

Dollar gets lift from strong US retail data, yen decline

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied on Friday, helped by unexpectedly strong US retail sales data and a slide in the yen to sev

Published 14 Nov, 2014 03:56pm

Financial

C$ weakens slightly, weighed by dip in oil price

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker against its US counterpart on Thursday, as traders sold on any sign of

Published 13 Nov, 2014 04:56pm

Financial

Dollar nears 7-year peak vs yen on Japan election speculation

NEW YORK: The dollar on Thursday traded near a seven-year high against the yen on stepped-up speculation that Japanese P

Published 13 Nov, 2014 04:54pm

Financial

Dollar hits 7-year high on yen

NEW YORK: The dollar eased against the euro but hit a seven-year high on the yen Tuesday in a market quiet because of th

Published 12 Nov, 2014 04:12am

Financial

C$ gains nearly a cent on robust domestic jobs report

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened by nearly a cent against its US counterpart on Friday following a surprisingly

Published 07 Nov, 2014 04:04pm

Financial

Dollar retreats from 4 1/2-year high after US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Friday after a solid but below-expectation October US jobs report as investors took some

Published 07 Nov, 2014 04:01pm

Financial

C$ hits 5-year low as falling crude keeps applying pressure

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched a fresh five-year low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as falling crude oil

Published 05 Nov, 2014 03:52pm

Financial

Dollar surge stalls after four straight gains

WASHINGTON: The dollar eased lower Tuesday against other major currencies after four straight gains, as economists trimm

Published 05 Nov, 2014 05:19am

Financial

C$ ekes out small gain after US GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally stronger against the greenback on Thursday, recouping earlier losses, after

Published 30 Oct, 2014 03:26pm

Financial

Dollar surges as Fed ends QE on hawkish note

NEW YORK: Global equity markets were mixed on Thursday while the dollar surged to a three-week high and government bond

Published 30 Oct, 2014 03:16pm

Financial

C$ strengthens, helped by soft US data and oil

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the US currency on Tuesday, helped by soft US data that weighed on the

Published 29 Oct, 2014 04:21am

Financial

Dollar slips on weak data as Fed policy-makers meet

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Tuesday, as US durable goods and home price data disappointed investors and raised worries

Published 29 Oct, 2014 04:14am

Financial

C$ strengthens as US durable goods orders drop, eye on Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Tuesday after US durable goods orders came in weaker

Published 28 Oct, 2014 04:08pm

Financial

Dollar index pares loss after consumer confidence data

NEW YORK: The dollar index pared its decline on Tuesday as a private gauge on U.S. consumer confidence hit its highest l

Published 28 Oct, 2014 04:01pm

Financial

Euro up on US data but stymied by German business sentiment

NEW YORK: The euro recovered lost ground in limited trade on Monday, boosted by weaker-than-expected US housing data tha

Published 28 Oct, 2014 04:58am

Financial

C$ weakens on softer oil prices, Fed in view this week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened modestly against the greenback on Monday, pressured by a decline in oil prices and

Published 28 Oct, 2014 04:56am

Financial

C$ weakens as softer oil prices weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the US currency on Monday, hurt by a slide in the price of oil that dampen

Published 27 Oct, 2014 04:22pm

Financial

Euro rebounds on US data, hemmed in by German business sentiment

NEW YORK: The euro recovered lost ground in rangebound trade on Monday, boosted by weaker-than-expected U.S. housing dat

Published 27 Oct, 2014 04:01pm

Financial

Brazil currency opens sharply lower on Rousseff re-election

SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's currency plunged early on Monday while stocks were also expected to sell off foll

Published 27 Oct, 2014 11:55am

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C$ strengthens, but lower oil prices seen weighing

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally stronger against its US counterpart on Friday, but was seen at risk of weake

Published 24 Oct, 2014 03:07pm

Financial

C$ steady as investors in limbo on Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was steady against its US counterpart on Thursday, and with little news to drive trading af

Published 23 Oct, 2014 03:13pm

Financial

Dollar softer after run-up, yen supported by stock gains

NEW YORK: Major currencies traded in tight ranges on Monday with investors facing a vacuum of data and modest price chan

Published 21 Oct, 2014 04:11am

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C$ firms as markets steady, oil prices rise

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Friday, taking its cue from calmer global markets

Published 17 Oct, 2014 04:19pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher on strong US consumer sentiment data

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against a basket of major currencies on Friday after strong data on US consumer sen

Published 17 Oct, 2014 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar gains on better US economic data

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied against the euro and the yen Thursday, after newly-released data suggested the US economy r

Published 17 Oct, 2014 12:27pm

Financial

Dollar recovers broadly on favorable US monetary policy view

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered against a basket of major currencies on Thursday on the view that Wednesday's sell

Published 16 Oct, 2014 03:29pm

Financial

C$ firms after US data, bounces off five-year low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Wednesday, bouncing off the more than five-year low it hit

Published 15 Oct, 2014 04:50pm

Financial

Dollar plunges after weak US data signal delayed Fed rate hike

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a three-week low against the euro and a more than one-month low against the yen on Wednesday

Published 15 Oct, 2014 04:35pm

Financial

Dollar falls on concerns over global growth, Fed comments

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Monday on persisting concerns about global economic

Published 13 Oct, 2014 03:41pm

Financial

Dollar rises for 2nd day on concerns about global economy

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed for a second straight session on Friday after three consecutive days of losses, bolstered by

Published 10 Oct, 2014 03:20pm

Financial

Euro rises despite weak German data, lower IMF outlook

NEW YORK: The euro crept higher against the dollar Tuesday despite weak data on Germany, Europe's largest economy, a

Published 08 Oct, 2014 06:25am

Financial

Dollar surges to four-year high on robust US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a more than four-year peak on Friday after a report showing the US economy created more

Published 03 Oct, 2014 04:29pm

Financial

Dollar falls from 6-year high vs yen as US yields slide

NEW YORK: The dollar pulled back from six-year highs against the yen to trade little changed on Wednesday, weighed down

Published 01 Oct, 2014 01:51pm

Financial

Dollar hits 4-year high, heads for best quarter in 6 years

NEW YORK: The dollar surged to a four-year high against a basket of currencies and a two-year high against the euro on T

Published 30 Sep, 2014 04:38pm

Financial

US dollar share of central bank FX reserves steady in Q2: IMF

NEW YORK: The US dollar share of global central banks' currency reserves was a little more than 60 percent in the se

Published 30 Sep, 2014 04:15pm

Financial

Dollar rally pauses as Hong Kong protests raise jitters

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped on Monday as its three-month rally took a breather on nervousness over Beijing's respons

Published 29 Sep, 2014 03:52pm

Financial

US GDP data drives dollar toward 11th weekly gain

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday and was tracking toward an 11th straight week of gains against a basket of currencie

Published 26 Sep, 2014 03:40pm

Financial

C$ hits deeper six-month low as Fed, BoC policy seen diverging

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar deepened its six-month low against its US counterpart on Friday as expectations grew that U

Published 26 Sep, 2014 02:05pm

Financial

Dollar rises and euro sags as rate gaps widen

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped on Thursday to fresh highs against other major currencies as investors betting European and

Published 25 Sep, 2014 02:27pm

Financial

C$ softens to 6-month low; Fed expectations drive US win streak

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated to a six-month low against its US counterpart on Thursday, as the greenback power

Published 25 Sep, 2014 02:24pm

Financial

Dollar rises; pound sells off after Scotland vote

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced Friday against other major currencies, while the British pound retreated despite Scotland&

Published 19 Sep, 2014 09:54pm

Financial

C$ firms on US data, rethink of Fed stance

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Thursday as investors reassessed the previous day's pol

Published 18 Sep, 2014 03:46pm

Financial

Dollar climbs to six-year peak vs yen on higher Fed rate forecasts

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped to a six-year high against the yen on Wednesday while the euro tumbled from five-month peaks

Published 17 Sep, 2014 08:50pm

Financial

C$ firms as markets await Fed statement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback for a third day on Wednesday but gains were limited by investo

Published 17 Sep, 2014 05:04pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs euro after U.S. CPI data hints at dovish Fed

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged lower against the euro on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer prices fell last month

Published 17 Sep, 2014 04:58pm

Financial

C$ lifted by factory data; eyes on Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Tuesday after data showed factory sales rose strongly

Published 16 Sep, 2014 03:11pm

Financial

Dollar inches lower ahead of Fed meeting outcome

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Tuesday as investors booked profit on the currency's recent rally ahead of a Federal

Published 16 Sep, 2014 03:09pm

Financial

Dollar climbs as Fed seen turning more hawkish this week

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against major currencies on Monday, bolstered by expectations the Federal Reserve this week wi

Published 16 Sep, 2014 06:36am

Financial

C$ firms as it bounces off key resistance level

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Monday, recovering from a more than five-month low hit over

Published 16 Sep, 2014 06:34am

Financial

C$ firms as bounces off key resistance level

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Monday, bouncing back from a more than five-month low hit o

Published 15 Sep, 2014 03:22pm

Financial

Dollar gains as markets price in a hawkish Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against major currencies on Monday, bolstered by expectations the Federal Reserve this week wi

Published 15 Sep, 2014 03:19pm

Financial

Yen falls further, pound higher as Scotland vote looms

NEW YORK: The yen fell again against the dollar and euro Friday while the pound edged higher amid polls in Scotland show

Published 12 Sep, 2014 09:42pm

Financial

Dollar weakens after jobless claims, still stronger on week

NEW YORK: The US dollar retreated from six-year highs against the yen after data showed that more Americans filed for un

Published 11 Sep, 2014 03:26pm

Financial

C$ weakens with oil prices, flirts again with C$1.10 level

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday as oil prices sold off and the currency tested a

Published 11 Sep, 2014 03:23pm

Financial

British pound rallies on Carney comments, Scotland poll

NEW YORK: The British pound rallied against major currencies Wednesday as the Bank of England governor discussed raising

Published 10 Sep, 2014 09:50pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on hawkish Fed expectations

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a six-year high against the yen on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields ground higher, while t

Published 10 Sep, 2014 04:58pm

Financial

C$ weaker as tries for C$1.10 for second day

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Wednesday as it tried for a second day in a row to sustai

Published 10 Sep, 2014 04:57pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from 4-month low, fails to hold key level

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched a more than four-month low against the greenback on Tuesday before recovering to en

Published 10 Sep, 2014 04:54am

Financial

Scotland worries keep pressure on pound

NEW YORK: Increased worries that Scotland could break away from the United Kingdom kept pressure on the British pound on

Published 09 Sep, 2014 09:57pm

Financial

Dollar gains, euro weakens on diverging economic outlooks

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a 14-month peak against the euro on Tuesday, on optimism the U.S. economy is growing in line wi

Published 09 Sep, 2014 03:09pm

Financial

C$ at more than 4-month low, breaks through C$1.10

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a more than four-month low against the greenback on Tuesday, breaking through t

Published 09 Sep, 2014 03:07pm

Financial

C$ retreats as US$ rallies, risk aversion

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell on Monday against a rallying greenback, which posted broad gains against most currenci

Published 09 Sep, 2014 06:44am

Financial

Dollar bounces back after weak August jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied Monday against other major currencies as investors concluded the US economy is still better

Published 08 Sep, 2014 09:59pm

Financial

Dollar gains broadly, hits six-year high against the yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a six-year high against the yen and a more than one-year high against the euro on Monday, po

Published 08 Sep, 2014 09:39pm

Financial

C$ weakens with oil prices, risk aversion

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday, pulled lower by weaker oil prices and as investor

Published 08 Sep, 2014 05:12pm

Financial

Poor US jobs report pushes dollar lower

NEW YORK: The US dollar was lower against the euro on Friday after a disappointing employment report for August dimmed e

Published 05 Sep, 2014 10:15pm

Financial

Dollar retreats on disappointing US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday after data showed US employers added the fewest jobs in eight months, eroding some c

Published 05 Sep, 2014 03:35pm

Financial

Euro gains, shares pare losses after US data

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher against the dollar and global equity markets pared losses on Friday after data showed US

Published 05 Sep, 2014 03:25pm

Financial

C$ gains, near one-week high, on data and ECB move

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed to its highest in nearly a week against the greenback on Thursday, rising along with

Published 04 Sep, 2014 03:01pm

Financial

C$ boosted by risk appetite, Bank of Canada on tap

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday, boosted by renewed risk appetite on hopes

Published 03 Sep, 2014 04:56pm

Financial

Euro stabilizes on Ukraine ceasefire talk

NEW YORK: The euro stabilized against most major currencies on Wednesday on speculation of a possible ceasefire in easte

Published 03 Sep, 2014 04:52pm

Financial

C$ strengthens after neutral Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada repeated its neutr

Published 03 Sep, 2014 04:30pm

Financial

Euro-dollar flat, pound hit by Scottish poll

NEW YORK: The euro-dollar exchange rate held steady Tuesday despite improved US data on construction and manufacturing,

Published 02 Sep, 2014 09:54pm

Financial

Canadian dollar weaker ahead of central bank rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday to its lowest level in nearly a week, hurt by bro

Published 02 Sep, 2014 09:04pm

Financial

Euro hits 1-year low vs dollar on ECB bets; sterling falls

NEW YORK: The euro sagged on Tuesday to fresh one-year lows against the dollar on bets the European Central Bank will do

Published 02 Sep, 2014 04:33pm

Financial

Dollar jumps after US data; bond prices slump

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped to its highest this year against the yen on Tuesday, lifted by strong US economic data, whil

Published 02 Sep, 2014 04:29pm

Financial

Solid US data lifts dollar vs. euro, yen

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro and the yen Friday as traders appeared to look past a disappointing US consum

Published 29 Aug, 2014 09:57pm

Financial

C$ firms for 4th day after strong GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday, making a fourth day of gains in a row after data sh

Published 29 Aug, 2014 01:50pm

Financial

C$ loses momentum after US GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed on Thursday, giving up much of its earlier gains after second-quarter gr

Published 28 Aug, 2014 04:21pm

Financial

Dollar rises after strong US GDP report; euro sags

NEW YORK: The dollar got a lift from better-than-expected US growth data on Thursday as the euro fell amid reawakened in

Published 28 Aug, 2014 04:17pm

Financial

Euro edges up vs dollar on ECB speculation

NEW YORK: The euro crept higher against the dollar on Wednesday after Germany's finance minister downplayed prospect

Published 27 Aug, 2014 09:33pm

Financial

Loonie extends rally to hit one-week high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains

Published 27 Aug, 2014 04:00pm

Financial

Dollar eases as euro falls on ECB speculation

NEW YORK: The dollar softened on Wednesday as traders focused on riskier currencies, while the battered euro hit a 19-mo

Published 27 Aug, 2014 03:39pm

Financial

Euro sinks further on German weakness signs

NEW YORK: The euro's fall continued on Tuesday, pulled down by a weak batch of German data and hints the European Ce

Published 26 Aug, 2014 09:50pm

Financial

C$ firms, bouncing off technical resistance

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Tuesday, recovering from a nearly four-month low hit in the

Published 26 Aug, 2014 03:40pm

Financial

Dollar dips on profit-taking, easing US yields

NEW YORK: The dollar softened on Tuesday after a run of gains while the battered euro continued to struggle on expectati

Published 26 Aug, 2014 03:17pm

Financial

Euro sinks again as Germany insists on austerity

NEW YORK: The euro fell again against major currencies on Monday as Germany reiterated its insistence on austerity and r

Published 25 Aug, 2014 09:36pm

Financial

Dollar climbs as euro struggles near 1-year low

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday as the euro dropped on weak German economic data and comments by European Central Ba

Published 25 Aug, 2014 03:59pm

Financial

C$ weakens as investors mull central bank policies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday, hurt by concerns that diverging paths for central

Published 25 Aug, 2014 03:58pm

Financial

Dollar continues push higher against euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar pushed to its highest level against the euro in 11 months, helped by Federal Reserve meeting min

Published 20 Aug, 2014 09:57pm

Financial

C$ hemmed in by strength in the greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Wednesday, hampered by broad strength for the U

Published 20 Aug, 2014 03:18pm

Financial

US dollar hovers near 11-month highs ahead of Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The US dollar advanced further on Wednesday, holding at over 11-month highs against a basket of major currenci

Published 20 Aug, 2014 03:04pm

Financial

Dollar firms after upbeat US housing data

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against other major currencies Tuesday after US data showed an encouraging surge in ho

Published 19 Aug, 2014 10:54pm

Financial

C$ weakens as US data boosts the greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday as encouraging economic data south of the border

Published 19 Aug, 2014 04:22pm

Financial

US dollar gains on stronger-than-expected housing data

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit nine-month highs against the euro and rose against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday a

Published 19 Aug, 2014 04:16pm

Financial

Euro slips as Ukraine tensions ease

NEW YORK: The euro softened Monday after a Berlin meeting between the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Russia helped low

Published 18 Aug, 2014 10:19pm

Financial

C$ little changed as data offsets risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday as stronger risk appetite in financial m

Published 18 Aug, 2014 03:06pm

Financial

US dollar gains on reduced Ukraine-Russia tensions, US housing data

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Monday on reduced concerns over Russia and Ukraine

Published 18 Aug, 2014 02:53pm

Financial

Russia-Ukraine tensions drive yen, Swiss franc higher

NEW YORK: News that Ukraine had attacked a Russian military convoy that entered its territory sent investors fleeing to

Published 15 Aug, 2014 09:50pm

Financial

C$ highest in over two weeks after revised jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday to its highest in over two weeks after revised data

Published 15 Aug, 2014 02:17pm

Financial

Dollar weakens on repositioning before weekend

NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the euro on Friday, erasing much of the week's gains, as investors that had

Published 15 Aug, 2014 02:04pm

Financial

Dollar falls on US jobless claims

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened broadly on Thursday, falling after three straight days of gains, on yet another piece of d

Published 14 Aug, 2014 03:45pm

Financial

Dollar-euro flat ahead of eurozone second-quarter data

NEW YORK: The dollar was flat against the euro Wednesday ahead of expected poor growth numbers from the eurozone, while

Published 13 Aug, 2014 10:05pm

Financial

C$ little changed as traders await corrected jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed on Wednesday against its US counterpart, as traders tread cautiously fol

Published 13 Aug, 2014 03:59pm

Financial

Euro falls after weak German sentiment data

NEW YORK: The euro weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as investors weighed a plunge in investor confidence to a 20-m

Published 12 Aug, 2014 10:41pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Ukraine, Iraq conflicts boil

NEW YORK: The US dollar headed higher against the euro and yen on Monday as the Ukraine and Iraq conflicts festered and

Published 11 Aug, 2014 10:30pm

Financial

Euro gains as Ukraine, Iraq crises fester

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded slightly against the dollar and yen on Friday amid continuing fears of a Russian invasion o

Published 08 Aug, 2014 11:00pm

Financial

Dollar mixed ahead of central bank meetings

NEW YORK: The dollar Wednesday dropped against the yen and the euro, but gained on the British pound ahead of central ba

Published 07 Aug, 2014 04:37am

Financial

Euro falls ahead of this week ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Monday against the dollar and the Japanese yen, ahead of a European Central Bank meeting late

Published 04 Aug, 2014 10:39pm

Financial

Dollar slips on US jobs report

NEW YORK: A US jobs report for July that showed continued strength, but not enough to boost inflation pressures, sent th

Published 01 Aug, 2014 11:20pm

Financial

C$ steady as US jobs data offers respite from retreat

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Friday, recovering from earlier declines after

Published 01 Aug, 2014 01:29pm

Financial

Euro falls on weak German business confidence

NEW YORK: The euro on Friday declined against other major currencies following a gloomy report on German business confid

Published 25 Jul, 2014 11:03pm

Financial

US dollar gains on durable goods data, dip in German sentiment

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit new eight-month highs against the euro on Friday after stronger-than-expected data on US dur

Published 25 Jul, 2014 03:06pm

Financial

Dollar firms to 8-month high against euro

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed on Tuesday against most other major currencies, especially the euro, as easing US consumer i

Published 22 Jul, 2014 10:04pm

Financial

Dollar little changed ahead of housing, inflation data

NEW YORK: The dollar on Monday finished little changed against most leading currencies as traders looked ahead to key US

Published 21 Jul, 2014 10:03pm

Financial

Euro dips under $1.35, dollar gains broadly

NEW YORK: The euro on Friday traded under the psychologically significant $1.35 level for the first time since February

Published 18 Jul, 2014 03:48pm

Financial

Dollar rises after Fed report on US economic growth

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced against the euro Wednesday after a US Federal Reserve report said economic activity contin

Published 16 Jul, 2014 10:55pm

Financial

Dollar rallies after Yellen hints at rate rise

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied against other major currencies Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told Congre

Published 15 Jul, 2014 10:21pm

Financial

Dollar avoids big moves ahead of Yellen testimony

NEW YORK: The dollar on Monday avoided large moves against other major currencies ahead of jam-packed Tuesday that inclu

Published 14 Jul, 2014 09:59pm

Financial

Dollar stable vs euro as Portugal fears ease

NEW YORK: The dollar and euro moved only slightly in foreign-exchange trading Friday as fears about a large Portuguese b

Published 11 Jul, 2014 10:05pm

Financial

Euro gains for 3rd day, helped by Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The euro pushed higher against the dollar for the third straight session Wednesday, helped by Federal Reserve

Published 09 Jul, 2014 09:45pm

Financial

Euro edges higher on dollar

NEW YORK: The euro moved slightly higher against the dollar for a second day Tuesday as the wind went out of US stocks a

Published 09 Jul, 2014 03:17am

Financial

Euro, yen edge higher in quiet forex market

NEW YORK: The euro was slightly higher against the dollar while the yen picked up a little ground in mostly quiet forex

Published 07 Jul, 2014 09:49pm

Financial

C$ resumes climb after jump in building permits

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday, resuming its recent climb after data showed b

Published 07 Jul, 2014 01:33pm

Financial

C$ weakens to session low after disappointing GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a session low against the greenback on Monday after data showed the domestic ec

Published 30 Jun, 2014 01:27pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs. euro after dim US economic data

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the euro Friday after dreary data on the US economy this week had traders expecting

Published 27 Jun, 2014 10:26pm

Financial

C$ builds on recent momentum, hits 5-1/2 month high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Thursday, hitting a 5-1/2-month high as a dearth of domesti

Published 26 Jun, 2014 03:54pm

Financial

Dollar gains slightly after US data fails to derail growth outlook

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar edged higher against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after U.S. data on consumer spen

Published 26 Jun, 2014 03:50pm

Financial

Larger Q1 contraction send US dollar lower

NEW YORK: A much larger than expected first quarter contraction in the US economy sent the dollar lower Wednesday, with

Published 25 Jun, 2014 09:39pm

Financial

Dollar holds steady despite upbeat US economic data

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady on Tuesday amid positive US economic data seen as not strong enough to push the Federal

Published 24 Jun, 2014 09:47pm

Financial

Euro holds steady despite weak eurozone data

NEW YORK: The euro held largely unchanged against the dollar Monday, despite poor economic data for the 18-nation eurozo

Published 23 Jun, 2014 10:14pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds slightly on euro

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the euro after two days of losses in overall relatively steady foreign exchang

Published 20 Jun, 2014 10:41pm

Financial

Dollar falls after Fed holds course on rates

NEW YORK: The dollar Wednesday weakened against other major currencies after the US Federal Reserve kept its policy of u

Published 19 Jun, 2014 05:44am

Financial

Dollar strengthens on higher US inflation

NEW YORK: The US dollar picked up strength against other major currencies Tuesday on a stronger-than-expected inflation

Published 18 Jun, 2014 05:18am

Financial

C$ weaker as inflation data boosts US currency

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased versus the US currency on Tuesday, as the greenback was boosted by data showing highe

Published 17 Jun, 2014 04:17pm

Financial

Dollar rises on inflation data, Aussie falls after RBA minutes

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Tuesday as news of a stronger-than-expected pickup in inflation supported the view the F

Published 17 Jun, 2014 04:13pm

Financial

Dollar drops ahead of US Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped against major currencies as investors anticipated a US Federal Reserve policy decision Wedn

Published 17 Jun, 2014 05:02am

Financial

Yen, Swiss franc rise on Iraq conflict, Russia-Ukraine dispute

NEW YORK: The yen and the Swiss franc rose on Monday, with the Japanese currency hitting a four-month high against the e

Published 16 Jun, 2014 04:07pm

Financial

C$ little changed, awaiting financial risk report

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was flat and trading in a tight range against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as i

Published 12 Jun, 2014 03:46pm

Financial

Dollar slips after weak U.S. retail sales and jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped for a second straight session against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after U.S. r

Published 12 Jun, 2014 03:45pm

Financial

Euro slips vs. dollar, pound firms on good jobs data

NEW YORK: The euro slipped slightly against the dollar on Wednesday, continuing a downward move after last week's Eu

Published 11 Jun, 2014 10:57pm

Financial

C$ firms to best level in over a week in muted trading

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the US dollar to its firmest in over a week Wednesday, helped in part

Published 11 Jun, 2014 04:40pm

Financial

Dollar slips on lower expectations of Fed rate hike, yen gains

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped broadly on Wednesday for the first time in four sessions after traders dismissed expectatio

Published 11 Jun, 2014 04:38pm

Financial

Euro drops again against dollar following stimulus

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced against the euro Tuesday as investors weighed last week's aggressive European monetary

Published 11 Jun, 2014 04:54am

Financial

C$ holds steady vs US$ as euro action dominates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar held steady against the greenback in muted trading on Tuesday, but saw more action against

Published 10 Jun, 2014 04:39pm

Financial

Dollar gains against euro on Fed rates view, slips against yen

NEW YORK: The dollar extended gains against the euro on Tuesday after expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise

Published 10 Jun, 2014 04:36pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as Canada housing starts seen lifting GDP

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart and outperformed other major currencies on Monday after d

Published 10 Jun, 2014 06:00am

Financial

Dollar rises vs. euro in thin trade

NEW YORK: The dollar drifted higher against the euro in thin trade Monday after a news-packed week marked by European Ce

Published 09 Jun, 2014 10:00pm

Financial

C$ firms as Canada housing starts beat forecast

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally stronger than its US counterpart on Monday after data showed Canadian housin

Published 09 Jun, 2014 03:24pm

Financial

Dollar gains broadly on higher yields after Friday jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Monday in the wake of last week's sturdy U.S. jobs

Published 09 Jun, 2014 03:03pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher after upbeat US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied slightly against the euro and other major currencies on Friday after a solid May US jobs re

Published 06 Jun, 2014 09:52pm

Financial

C$ a tad weaker after North American jobs reports

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker against the greenback on Friday as investors weighed an underwhelming d

Published 06 Jun, 2014 02:36pm

Financial

US dollar skews toward weakness after May jobs report

NEW YORK: Investors trimmed US dollar holdings on Friday after a solid May US jobs report nearly matched consensus and l

Published 06 Jun, 2014 02:21pm

Financial

C$ firms a bit as ECB moves sharpen risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose modestly against the greenback on Thursday, boosted by an increase in investor risk ap

Published 05 Jun, 2014 03:50pm

Financial

Euro holds ground even as ECB launches low inflation fight

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded from four-month lows on Thursday, brushing aside the European Central Bank's decision t

Published 05 Jun, 2014 03:40pm

Financial

C$ stays weak after Bank of Canada statement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Wednesday after the Bank of Canada said the risks of low

Published 04 Jun, 2014 03:57pm

Financial

Dollar's gains trimmed after US private-sector jobs data

NEW YORK: The US dollar got a lift on Wednesday from rising Treasury rates and touched a monthly high against the yen be

Published 04 Jun, 2014 03:56pm

Financial

C$ keeps up weakness heading into Bank of Canada decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday, continuing the previous session's drop as in

Published 03 Jun, 2014 03:14pm

Financial

Euro gets a respite after euro zone inflation data

NEW YORK: The euro held gains against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, recovering ground as subdued euro zone inflation data

Published 03 Jun, 2014 03:05pm

Financial

C$ hits 1-week low; caution ahead of central bank

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest level in over a week against the greenback on Monday, despite encour

Published 02 Jun, 2014 04:16pm

Financial

Dollar higher, euro undermined by ECB rate cut expectation

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Monday, aided by subdued German inflation figures and slower-than-expected manufacturing

Published 02 Jun, 2014 04:11pm

Financial

Dollar shrugs off downbeat U.S. GDP data and trims losses

NEW YORK: The dollar trimmed early losses against other major currencies on Thursday despite a government report showing

Published 29 May, 2014 03:59pm

Financial

Dollar pushes higher on euro

NEW YORK: Foreign exchange traders pushed the US dollar to a 15-week high against the euro on Wednesday, sending US bond

Published 28 May, 2014 09:42pm

Financial

C$ little changed as market waits for data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Wednesday but stayed stuck in its recent trading r

Published 28 May, 2014 04:04pm

Financial

Dollar gains, euro eases under $1.36, sterling stumbles

NEW YORK: The dollar on Wednesday rose on softness among other major currencies such as the euro, which fell below $1.36

Published 28 May, 2014 04:02pm

Financial

Dollar edges up against euro

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged up against the euro Tuesday helped by modestly positive US economic data.New data releases

Published 27 May, 2014 10:37pm

Financial

C$ firms to highest level in over two weeks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Tuesday to its highest level in over two weeks, though it w

Published 27 May, 2014 04:39pm

Financial

Euro edges down against dollar after stronger U.S. data

NEW YORK: The euro softened slightly against the dollar and yen on Tuesday after stronger U.S. economic data and uncerta

Published 27 May, 2014 04:32pm

Financial

C$ steady with US markets closed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed on Monday and was expected to stay within its recent trading range in a

Published 26 May, 2014 04:19pm

Financial

Fall in German business confidence sinks euro

NEW YORK: A poor read on the IFO business climate index for Germany for May sent the euro tumbling on Friday to its lowe

Published 23 May, 2014 10:04pm

Financial

C$ firms modestly as inflation rate picks up

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Friday after data showed the domestic annual infla

Published 23 May, 2014 01:53pm

Financial

Euro falls to 3-month low on German data, EU election uncertainty

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a three-month low against the dollar and a 17-month trough against the pound on Friday, after

Published 23 May, 2014 01:38pm

Financial

Dollar higher vs euro after dull eurozone PMI numbers

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar Thursday, under pressure from a slight downturn in a key eurozone gauge of bu

Published 22 May, 2014 09:28pm

Financial

C$ steady after data shows a drop in retail sales

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Thursday as it clung to a narrow trading range

Published 22 May, 2014 03:57pm

Financial

Dollar rises with U.S. yields, euro holds above lows

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar rose against major currencies on Thursday as higher U.S. bond yields revived appeal for the gr

Published 22 May, 2014 03:55pm

Financial

Dollar edges up as Fed minutes offer little new

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed slightly against the euro on Wednesday as traders digested Federal Reserve meeting minutes t

Published 22 May, 2014 05:12am

Financial

C$ weakens, but seen in range ahead of data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened modestly against the greenback on Wednesday but was expected to stick to its recen

Published 21 May, 2014 03:46pm

Financial

Euro down as elections, ECB outlook weighs; dollar rebounds

NEW YORK: The euro declined for a second session against the dollar on Wednesday, weighed by expectations of further pol

Published 21 May, 2014 03:42pm

Financial

C$ weakens after wholesale trade data disappoints

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday after data showed an unexpected pullback in domes

Published 20 May, 2014 03:08pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs yen as Treasury yields weigh; Aussie drops

NEW YORK: The dollar fell for a fifth straight session against the yen on Tuesday, undermined by a persistent fall in U.

Published 20 May, 2014 03:02pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles to 3-1/2-month low vs yen as yields fall

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to its lowest in more than three months against the yen on Monday, pressured by a drop in US T

Published 19 May, 2014 03:18pm

Financial

Dollar creeps higher against euro

NEW YORK: The dollar inched higher against the euro on Friday in cautious trade ahead of the weekend as traders digested

Published 16 May, 2014 11:26pm

Financial

Euro rises vs. dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar Wednesday after lackluster data in the eurozone added to speculation the Euro

Published 14 May, 2014 10:56pm

Financial

Fall in German investor confidence hurts euro

WASHINGTON: A drop in German investor confidence hurt the euro on Tuesday, helping push the currency below the $1.37 lev

Published 13 May, 2014 10:41pm

Financial

Dollar holds gains vs euro

NEW YORK: The dollar was stable against the euro on Monday, holding last week's gains after European Central Bank ch

Published 12 May, 2014 10:46pm

Financial

Dollar surges for 2nd day after ECB easing talk

WASHINGTON: The dollar racked up solid gains against the euro for the second straight day Friday after Mario Draghi said

Published 09 May, 2014 10:05pm

Financial

C$ drops after disappointing jobs report

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened sharply against the greenback on Friday and was hovering around session lows after

Published 09 May, 2014 02:09pm

Financial

Dollar gains as Yellen says US economy strengthening

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the euro Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said that the US e

Published 07 May, 2014 11:11pm

Financial

Dollar slightly lower vs euro in light trade

NEW YORK: The dollar drifted slightly lower against the euro while the yen gained in light trade Monday after disappoint

Published 05 May, 2014 10:39pm

Financial

Dollar stable after mixed US job report

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady against the euro Friday after a mixed US labor report showing robust job growth but a s

Published 02 May, 2014 10:08pm

Financial

C$ weakens after surge in US jobs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed that US job growth increase

Published 02 May, 2014 01:23pm

Financial

Dollar keeps lower after weak Q1 US growth

NEW YORK: The dollar held lower against most other major currencies Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's anticipate

Published 30 Apr, 2014 10:32pm

Financial

Dollar slammed by weak U.S. growth data; Fed holds steady

NEW YORK: A surprisingly weak first-quarter read on the U.S. economy sent the dollar careening lower on Wednesday agains

Published 30 Apr, 2014 08:02pm

Financial

Dollar firms vs. euro after German inflation slips

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened sharply against the euro Tuesday after prices in Germany declined month-over-month, re

Published 29 Apr, 2014 10:02pm

Financial

C$ stays rangebound to close out the week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened modestly against the greenback on Friday as heightened tensions in Ukraine made in

Published 25 Apr, 2014 09:57pm

Financial

C$ steady after central bank comments

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Thursday after a speech by the head of the Bank

Published 24 Apr, 2014 10:21pm

Financial

Dollar-euro holds in narrow range after Easter break

NEW YORK: Major currencies were little-changed Tuesday after the end of the Easter holiday with little news to ease worr

Published 22 Apr, 2014 09:37pm

Financial

Yen falls after big increase in Japanese trade deficit

NEW YORK: The yen Monday dipped against the euro and the dollar following a big increase in the Japanese trade deficit,

Published 21 Apr, 2014 11:54pm

Financial

C$ flat as investors search for catalysts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday as investors found few catalysts to push

Published 21 Apr, 2014 09:55pm

Financial

Mexico peso firms, Chile dips in thin trade

MEXICO CITY: Latin American currencies traded mixed on Monday with Mexico's peso firming along with U.S. stock marke

Published 21 Apr, 2014 08:11pm

Financial

euro rate flat, yen lower as Ukraine crisis simmers

NEW YORK: The dollar-euro exchange rate was virtually unchanged for a second day Thursday while the yen slipped again am

Published 17 Apr, 2014 10:16pm

Financial

Euro-dollar flat as Yellen reiterates cautious Fed view

NEW YORK: The US dollar overcame early losses Wednesday to end flat against the euro while the yen slipped back as Janet

Published 17 Apr, 2014 04:43am

Financial

Dollar edges lower against euro ahead of Yellen comments

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower against the euro for the first time in four trading sessions on Wednesday ahead of Fede

Published 16 Apr, 2014 04:12pm

Financial

C$ softens after Bank of Canada rate decision statement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a session low against its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday after the central bank

Published 16 Apr, 2014 04:09pm

Financial

Dollar steadies ahead of Yellen appearances next week

NEW YORK: The dollar stabilized Friday against other currencies as investors looked ahead to fresh comment next week fro

Published 12 Apr, 2014 05:43am

Financial

Dollar edges higher on equities gloom

NEW YORK: The safe-haven US dollar rose on Friday, benefiting from a sell-off in equities around the world, as investors

Published 11 Apr, 2014 02:43pm

Financial

C$ retreats a bit more; focus on central bank

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pulled back from recent strong gains for a second session on Friday as the market turned it

Published 11 Apr, 2014 02:38pm

Financial

Dollar stumbles as rate hike expectations pushed back

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to three-week lows against the yen and the Swiss franc on Thursday, sliding for a second da

Published 10 Apr, 2014 08:24pm

Financial

Russia's central bank right to shore up rouble short term: World Bank

WASHINGTON: Russia's central bank made the right decision to defend the rouble in the short term and prevent excessi

Published 09 Apr, 2014 11:00pm

Financial

C$ at nearly 3-month high after Fed minutes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on to its highest level in a nearly three months after m

Published 09 Apr, 2014 09:46pm

Financial

Euro falls as IMF pushes ECB to act on deflation

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Tuesday as the International Monetary Fund again urged the European Centra

Published 08 Apr, 2014 11:02pm

Financial

C$ weakens on consolidation after last week's gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday as investors consolidated positions, giving back s

Published 07 Apr, 2014 04:06pm

Financial

Dollar dips in wake of jobs data; ECB comments lift euro

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against major currencies on Monday after last week's slightly lower-than-expected U.S. pay

Published 07 Apr, 2014 03:48pm

Financial

Dollar mixed following US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar had a mixed day Friday after a US jobs report suggested the Federal Reserve is unlikely to hasten i

Published 05 Apr, 2014 06:29am

Financial

Dollar dips after US data shows jobs growth

NEW YORK: The dollar backed away from early gains and declined against other major currencies on Friday even though US d

Published 04 Apr, 2014 04:25pm

Financial

Euro slips ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro lost ground against the dollar Wednesday after three straight sessions of gains amid caution ahead of

Published 02 Apr, 2014 09:33pm

Financial

Dollar gains after private payrolls, factory orders rise

NEW YORK: The dollar touched a 10-week high against the Japanese yen on Wednesday as the greenback rallied on reports si

Published 02 Apr, 2014 08:50pm

Financial

Bankers, traders wary of strengthening euro going to $1.40

NEW YORK: The euro in recent days has come tantalizingly close to hitting $1.40, an attention-getting level that may pus

Published 28 Mar, 2014 03:35pm

Financial

Dollar pushes higher vs euro for 3rd day

NEW YORK: The dollar sustained its rebound against the euro for a third straight session Thursday helped by an increased

Published 27 Mar, 2014 10:32pm

Financial

Emerging market debt trading volume up to $5.571 trln in 2013: EMTA

NEW YORK: Trading volumes of emerging market debt edged just slightly higher in 2013 versus the prior year, reflecting i

Published 27 Mar, 2014 10:22pm

Financial

Brazil will not change FX intervention program: source

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian central bank has no target level intended for its local currency and no plans to change its dai

Published 26 Mar, 2014 11:03pm

Financial

C$ steady, supported by risk appetite

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Wednesday as a lack of domestic economic data l

Published 26 Mar, 2014 04:17pm

Financial

Dollar up against euro on policy outlook, strong data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against major currencies on Wednesday on strong U.S. economic data and conviction that the U.S

Published 26 Mar, 2014 04:05pm

Financial

C$ firms modestly, but sticks to a narrow range

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Monday, consolidating after recent declines, but a

Published 24 Mar, 2014 10:51pm

Financial

Euro pushes back against dollar helped by firm PMI data

NEW YORK: The euro headed higher against the dollar Monday helped by an improvement in eurozone business activity this m

Published 24 Mar, 2014 10:45pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as inflation higher than expected

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar got a reprieve from recent heavy selling and firmed against the greenback on Friday after d

Published 21 Mar, 2014 10:58pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as inflation higher than expected

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar got a reprieve from recent heavy selling and firmed against the greenback on Friday after d

Published 21 Mar, 2014 03:55pm

Financial

Dollar rally fizzles as euro comes off lows

NEW YORK: The dollar's three-day rally sputtered on Friday as the euro rose against the greenback on after data show

Published 21 Mar, 2014 03:33pm

Financial

Euro creeps up after sanctions over Crimea vote

NEW YORK: The euro edged up against the dollar Monday after the US and Europe slapped sanctions on an inner circle of Ru

Published 17 Mar, 2014 10:33pm

Financial

Yen slides as Russia sanctions seen as modest

NEW YORK: The safe-haven yen fell broadly on Monday after the United States and the European Union imposed what investor

Published 17 Mar, 2014 03:44pm

Financial

C$ firms as risk aversion fades after Crimea vote

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday on market relief that the referendum in Crimea

Published 17 Mar, 2014 03:43pm

Financial

C$ weakens as Ukraine vote nears

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Friday, retreating from a strong gain the previous sessio

Published 14 Mar, 2014 03:17pm

Financial

C$ ends little changed despite mounting China concerns

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the US currency on Tuesday, even as market players eyed a sharp

Published 11 Mar, 2014 10:33pm

Financial

Latam currencies drop on China concern, stocks steady

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies extended their recent slide on Tuesday on lingering concern about falling Chin

Published 11 Mar, 2014 10:02pm

Financial

C$ eases modestly as Chinese trade data drags

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally softer against the US dollar on Monday as Chinese exports unexpectedly sank

Published 11 Mar, 2014 12:51am

Financial

Dollar, euro hold steady amid Ukraine worries

NEW YORK: The dollar traded virtually unchanged against the euro and yen Monday amid fresh worries about the Japanese an

Published 10 Mar, 2014 10:59pm

Financial

C$ hit by disappointing jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slumped against the greenback on Friday, briefly piercing the C$1.11 level after data showe

Published 07 Mar, 2014 10:45pm

Financial

C$ gains to two-week high on firm building permits data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback to a two-week high Thursday on sturdy building permits data in

Published 06 Mar, 2014 03:37pm

Financial

Euro goes to new 2014 high vs dollar on ECB's economy

NEW YORK: The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday to its highest since December and to a peak against the yen not

Published 06 Mar, 2014 03:35pm

Financial

Euro goes to new 2014 high vs dollar on ECB's economy

NEW YORK: The euro jumped against the dollar on Thursday to its highest since December and to a peak against the yen not

Published 06 Mar, 2014 03:34pm

Financial

Dollar firms slightly ahead of ECB, BoE meetings

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed a bit on Wednesday as investors kept an eye on the Ukraine crisis and awaited the outcome of

Published 05 Mar, 2014 11:21pm

Financial

Euro falls on Ukraine crisis fears

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Monday as the escalating Ukraine crisis sent investors fleeing to the dollar and the yen."Cur

Published 03 Mar, 2014 11:50pm

Financial

C$ weakens as Ukraine jitters lift greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Monday as safe-haven buying of the greenback increased after Russian President

Published 03 Mar, 2014 11:18pm

Financial

Dollar's weakness boosts oil prices

NEW YORK: Oil prices pushed higher on Friday, lifted by a weaker dollar.New York's main contract, West Texas Interme

Published 01 Mar, 2014 10:35pm

Financial

C$ firms on stronger-than-expected economic growth

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday after data showed the domestic economy grew at a fas

Published 28 Feb, 2014 11:46pm

Financial

C$ firms on stronger-than-expected economic growth data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday after data showed the domestic economy grew at a fas

Published 28 Feb, 2014 02:31pm

Financial

Dollar slips after Yellen testimony

NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the euro Thursday after Janet Yellen suggested the Federal Reserve could shift i

Published 27 Feb, 2014 11:13pm

Financial

Dollar falls after weak US consumer confidence data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday after soft US consumer confidence data drove b

Published 25 Feb, 2014 06:34pm

Financial

Dollar edges lower on calming of Ukraine fears

NEW YORK: The dollar edged lower against a basket of major currencies on Monday as investors' risk appetite improved

Published 24 Feb, 2014 07:28pm

Financial

C$ lower, but rise in inflation rate stems decline

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Friday, extending a three-day sell-off that has all but w

Published 21 Feb, 2014 11:41pm

Financial

Dollar firms against euro after Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar edged up against the euro Wednesday after the minutes of the Federal Reserve's January meeting

Published 20 Feb, 2014 11:39am

Financial

Chilean peso extended falls

SANTIAGO: The Chilean peso extended the year's falls, weakening further on Wednesday following the central bank'

Published 19 Feb, 2014 07:06pm

Financial

C$ hits session low after weak wholesale trade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a session low against the US dollar on Wednesday after data showed domestic who

Published 19 Feb, 2014 02:12pm

Financial

Euro hits 3-week high vs dollar as euro zone data pleases

NEW YORK: Euro zone growth numbers on Friday topped forecasts and helped push the euro to a nearly three-week peak again

Published 14 Feb, 2014 04:44pm

Financial

Dollar eases, stocks edge higher ahead of Yellen

NEW YORK: The dollar eased and global equity markets rose slightly on Monday as investors awaited the first congressiona

Published 10 Feb, 2014 11:38pm

Financial

Currencies shed gains as investors digest U.S. jobs data

SAO PAULO/LONDON: Emerging market currencies pared gains on Friday as traders reconsidered the impact of January's U

Published 07 Feb, 2014 09:09pm

Financial

Euro edges higher ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro Wednesday moved higher against the dollar and the yen on the eve of a closely-watched policy meeting

Published 05 Feb, 2014 11:24pm

Financial

C$ flat as focus turns to Friday's employment data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended nearly flat against the greenback on Wednesday as the market sought direction after a

Published 05 Feb, 2014 11:18pm

Financial

Euro recovers slightly after last week's losses

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded slightly against the dollar Monday after sharp losses last week, helped by fresh data showi

Published 04 Feb, 2014 12:02am

Financial

C$ firms to 1-week high, helped by producer prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest level in a week against the greenback on Monday, helped by a bi

Published 03 Feb, 2014 10:46pm

Financial

C$ firms to 1-week high, helped by producer prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to its highest level in a week against the greenback on Monday, helped by a bi

Published 03 Feb, 2014 10:46pm

Financial

Dollar falls on weak factory data, emerging market jitters

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a two-month low against the safe-haven yen on Monday on persistent jitters over troubles in

Published 03 Feb, 2014 07:23pm

Financial

Euro slumps on soft price data, dollar books best month since May

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Friday as soft euro zone inflation data rekindled concerns the European Central Bank may have

Published 31 Jan, 2014 09:43pm

Financial

Euro falls on soft price data, dollar set for best month since May

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Friday as soft euro zone inflation data rekindled concerns the European Central Bank may have

Published 31 Jan, 2014 04:31pm

Financial

Currencies get reprieve as policymakers offer support

RIO DE JANEIRO: Emerging markets recovered on Thursday from a sharp selloff as Latin American stocks and currencies rose

Published 30 Jan, 2014 09:52pm

Financial

More emerging market turbulence despite rate hikes

WASHINGTON: Interest rate hikes by Turkey and South Africa failed to stem falls in their currencies Wednesday and the US

Published 29 Jan, 2014 10:06pm

Financial

Dollar rises modestly against yen

NEW YORK: The dollar rose modestly against the yen and euro on Tuesday as investors stepped back into stock and emerging

Published 28 Jan, 2014 06:14pm

Financial

C$ loses ground as risk appetite wanes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday, giving up early gains as it got caught in a fligh

Published 27 Jan, 2014 11:09pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs. euro on eve of Fed meeting

NEW YORK: The dollar rose a tick against the euro Monday on the eve of the Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy

Published 27 Jan, 2014 11:07pm

Financial

Argentina eases public's access to dollars

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso held stable Monday after last week's sharp devaluation as the public began to tak

Published 27 Jan, 2014 10:16pm

Financial

Argentina peso slides on first day of new currency rules

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina set monthly limits on dollar purchases on Monday, widening the gap between the official and "bla

Published 27 Jan, 2014 08:20pm

Financial

Emerging-markets selloff boosts yen, Swiss franc

NEW YORK: Emerging market currencies were battered on Friday as global investors scrambled for shelter from a broad fina

Published 24 Jan, 2014 11:43pm

Financial

Loonie bounces after rout as inflation rate rises

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday, bouncing from a 4-1/2-year low in the previous sess

Published 24 Jan, 2014 10:40pm

Financial

Canadian dollar hits the skids while sterling surges

SYDNEY: The Canadian dollar wallowed at four-year lows early on Thursday after the Bank of Canada all but begged the mar

Published 22 Jan, 2014 11:18pm

Financial

Argentina promises crack down on black market peso trade

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina will crack down on black market trade in the country's currency, cabinet chief Jorge Capitan

Published 22 Jan, 2014 10:39pm

Financial

Venezuela limits access to dollars at official rate

CARACAS: Venezuela said Wednesday it would allow only importers of high priority goods like food to buy dollars at the o

Published 22 Jan, 2014 08:56pm

Financial

Dollar stumbles as weak jobs data spurs Fed policy rethink

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to its lowest in four weeks against the yen on Monday as last week's soft US jobs data

Published 13 Jan, 2014 04:59pm

Financial

C$ at fresh 4-year lows after Canada sheds jobs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a four-year low against the greenback on Friday after data showed the country unexpecte

Published 10 Jan, 2014 03:08pm

Financial

Euro pushes higher despite ECB deflation concerns

NEW YORK: The euro pushed higher against the dollar late Thursday, reversing earlier losses that came after the European

Published 09 Jan, 2014 10:48pm

Financial

C$ lowest vs US$ since May 2010 as rout continues

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a new 3-1/2-year low against the greenback on Wednesday, weakening for a third straight

Published 08 Jan, 2014 10:36pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher vs euro in quiet forex trade

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the euro and the yen in relatively quiet foreign exchange market action Tuesda

Published 08 Jan, 2014 04:35am

Financial

Argentine peso hits new lows as food price controls take effect

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso slid to an all-time low on Tuesday as supermarkets implemented food price freezes in

Published 07 Jan, 2014 07:45pm

Financial

Dollar gains as US trade gap narrows

NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Tuesday, buoyed by US trade deficit data that could inflate estimates for fourth-qu

Published 07 Jan, 2014 07:23pm

Financial

Dollar buoyed by trade deficit data; Swiss franc falters

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against the yen on Tuesday, buoyed by U.S. trade deficit data that could inflate estimates f

Published 07 Jan, 2014 04:20pm

Financial

C$ weakest since Dec as export data disappoints

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a one-week low against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday after Canada posted a much-large

Published 07 Jan, 2014 04:19pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs yen, euro on soft US services data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell from one-month highs against the euro and slid to two-week lows against the yen in light tradi

Published 06 Jan, 2014 09:56pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs yen, euro on soft US services data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell from one-month highs against the euro and slid to two-week lows against the yen in light tradi

Published 06 Jan, 2014 09:41pm

Financial

Dollar pushes to best level against euro in a month

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against the euro for a second day, hitting its best level since early December as traders r

Published 04 Jan, 2014 07:33am

Financial

Kenyan shilling steady, main share index dips

NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was barely moved on Friday but a lack of dollar inflows from hard currency earning sectors

Published 03 Jan, 2014 03:26pm

Financial

C$ firms with eyes on Fed speakers

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Friday, retracing some of the previous day's decl

Published 03 Jan, 2014 03:23pm

Financial

Latam currencies recover part of Thursday's losses

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies rose on Friday in thin post-holiday trading, as lower US Treasuries yields enc

Published 03 Jan, 2014 03:23pm

Financial

Yen bounces as investors shun risk in quiet trade

NEW YORK: The yen rose on Friday as investors shunned risk and took profits after rallies in the dollar and the euro, he

Published 03 Jan, 2014 03:20pm

Financial

Dollar gains on euro as new year opens

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro Thursday as investors pushed back into the greenback and sent US bond yields

Published 02 Jan, 2014 10:45pm

Financial

Euro to be 2013 top-performing major currency

NEW YORK: The euro was on track on Tuesday to be the world's best-performing major currency this year, while the dol

Published 31 Dec, 2013 08:10pm

Financial

C$ firms but ends weakest year since 2008

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose slightly against the greenback on Tuesday, even as it was closing out its weakest year

Published 31 Dec, 2013 08:00pm

Financial

Dollar slips after US pending home sales disappoint

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped against the euro and other major currencies Monday after a disappointing report on US pendin

Published 30 Dec, 2013 11:44pm

Financial

Mexico peso shines among Latam currencies in 2013

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Mexican peso outperformed its Latin American peers in 2013 as investors anticipated the region's

Published 30 Dec, 2013 09:34pm

Financial

Euro rises against dollar and yen but seen vulnerable

NEW YORK: The euro rose broadly on Monday, as euro zone banks repatriated foreign-held assets before year-end and after

Published 30 Dec, 2013 09:26pm

Financial

Euro rallies after German central banker's comments

NEW YORK: The euro reached two-year highs against other major currencies on Friday after hawkish comments by a German ce

Published 27 Dec, 2013 11:00pm

Financial

Euro rises to more than two years high against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro jumped to its strongest level against the dollar in more than two years on Friday as banks adjusted p

Published 27 Dec, 2013 09:15pm

Financial

C$ weakens as more pressure seen in 2014

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Friday in what could be a choppy post-holiday session as

Published 27 Dec, 2013 03:38pm

Financial

Euro hits more than 2-year high; yen at 5-year lows

NEW YORK: The euro jumped to its strongest level against the dollar in more than two years on Friday as banks adjusted p

Published 27 Dec, 2013 03:35pm

Financial

Brazil, Mexico currencies dip as Treasuries yields rise

RIO DE JANEIRO: The currencies of Mexico and Brazil edged lower in thin holiday trading on Friday as yields on 10-year U

Published 27 Dec, 2013 01:44pm

Financial

Latam FX little changed, vulnerable to Fed view

MEXICO CITY: Latin American currencies were little changed on Thursday after a string of recent losses, but analysts war

Published 26 Dec, 2013 11:22pm

Financial

C$ strengthens as economic data supports

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday at the start of what was expected to be a quie

Published 23 Dec, 2013 09:58pm

Financial

Dollar dips in thin trade, but brightening economic outlook cap losses

NEW YORK: The dollar drifted lower against the euro on Monday in thin trading, but optimism about the U.S. economy as th

Published 23 Dec, 2013 09:42pm

Financial

Venezuela new rate gives tourists 11.3 bolivars per dollar

CARACAS: Venezuela announced a new exchange rate on Monday of 11.3 bolivars per dollar that tourists can use to change u

Published 23 Dec, 2013 06:40pm

Financial

Dollar slips as Fed-fueled rally fades

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the euro and yen Friday after two straight days of solid gains fueled by the Federa

Published 20 Dec, 2013 11:16pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs yen but firm trend seen intact

NEW YORK: The dollar fell from five-year highs against the yen on Friday, as investors consolidated gains this week and

Published 20 Dec, 2013 07:06pm

Financial

C$ hits 3-1/2-year low in wake of Fed pullback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched a new 3-1/2-year low against the greenback on Thursday as investors dumped the curr

Published 19 Dec, 2013 04:15pm

Financial

Dollar hovers near five-year high vs yen a day after Fed

NEW YORK: The dollar traded near a five-year high against the yen on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve surprised

Published 19 Dec, 2013 04:13pm

Financial

C$ hits session low after Fed reduces bond buys

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a session low on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve announced plans to trim

Published 18 Dec, 2013 11:40pm

Financial

Dollar rises as US Fed tapers bond-buying program

NEW YORK: The dollar Wednesday rallied against the euro and the yen after the US Federal Reserve announced plans to scal

Published 18 Dec, 2013 11:01pm

Financial

Dollar firms as Treasury yields rise before Fed; yen falls

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen and the euro, helped by a rise in U.S. Treasury yields, as investors adjusted

Published 18 Dec, 2013 03:22pm

Financial

Euro inches higher vs dollar on euro zone data, Fed looms

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher against the dollar on Monday after two days of losses, lifted by euro zone data showing

Published 16 Dec, 2013 04:36pm

Financial

C$ little changed as investors focus on Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against the greenback on Monday amid investor caution ahead of a Federal

Published 16 Dec, 2013 04:32pm

Financial

Dollar falls from five-year high vs yen on Fed uncertainty

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped from five-year highs against the yen Friday as investors reduced bets on the greenback amid

Published 13 Dec, 2013 03:41pm

Financial

C$ weaker as Fed uncertainty plagues investors

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday after strong retail sales and a recent budget de

Published 12 Dec, 2013 10:04pm

Financial

Dollar firms broadly, bolstered by robust U.S. retail sales

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed across the board on Thursday, helped by an upbeat U.S. retail sales report that suggested th

Published 12 Dec, 2013 10:02pm

Financial

Euro continues push against dollar despite budget deal

NEW YORK: The euro pushed up against the dollar Wednesday for the fourth straight session despite a US budget deal that

Published 11 Dec, 2013 11:22pm

Financial

Euro advances for 7th day vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose for a seventh straight session against the dollar on Wednesday, driven by a combination of highe

Published 11 Dec, 2013 06:15pm

Financial

Dollar weakens on Fed taper talk

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro Monday as traders debated whether the Federal Reserve would move soon to redu

Published 09 Dec, 2013 11:06pm

Financial

Euro advances on better money market conditions

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a six-week high against the dollar and a five-year peak versus the yen on Monday, helped by t

Published 09 Dec, 2013 07:02pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs euro despite strong US jobs report

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the euro but gained on the yen after a surprisingly solid jobs report for November

Published 06 Dec, 2013 10:59pm

Financial

Dollar rallies against yen after strong US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen on Friday after stronger-than-expected jobs data stoked expectations the US Fe

Published 06 Dec, 2013 03:21pm

Financial

C$ weakens as US data eclipses domestic jobs strength

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Friday as a strong domestic employment report was offset

Published 06 Dec, 2013 03:20pm

Financial

C$ firms marginally; jobs data in view

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar halted a week of losses on Thursday to end moderately stronger against the greenback, with

Published 05 Dec, 2013 11:09pm

Financial

Dollar little changed vs. euro after mixed US data

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped slightly against the euro Wednesday after mixed US economic data and a Federal Reserve repo

Published 04 Dec, 2013 11:17pm

Financial

Dollar rises on strong ISM manufacturing report

NEW YORK: The dollar Monday rose against major currencies after a good manufacturing report boosted speculation that the

Published 02 Dec, 2013 11:36pm

Financial

Euro rises vs yen, dollar after data eases ECB concern

NEW YORK: The euro traded near a five-year peak against the yen and a one-month high against the dollar on Friday after

Published 29 Nov, 2013 06:20pm

Financial

Euro hovers near highs after euro zone inflation data

NEW YORK: The euro traded near a five-year peak against the yen and a one-month high against the dollar on Friday after

Published 29 Nov, 2013 03:03pm

Financial

C$ firms to session high after GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed to a session high against the greenback on Friday after data showed the Canadian eco

Published 29 Nov, 2013 02:17pm

Financial

Mexico peso up on reform bets, Brazil yields drop

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso surged on Thursday on bets the government will seek big reforms in the oil industry, whil

Published 28 Nov, 2013 09:46pm

Financial

Dollar lacks direction after mixed US data

NEW YORK: The dollar Wednesday fell against the euro, but rose against the Japanese yen following mixed US economic data

Published 27 Nov, 2013 11:23pm

Financial

Canada dollar touches 4-month low after Iran deal

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Monday as the deal reached over the weekend to curb Iran&

Published 25 Nov, 2013 11:03pm

Financial

Euro gains after ECB quells talk of new rate cut

NEW YORK CITY: The euro gained against the dollar Thursday after European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi quelled talk o

Published 21 Nov, 2013 11:29pm

Financial

Dollar gains on new Fed taper expectations

NEW YORK CITY: The US dollar pushed upward against the euro Wednesday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's end-O

Published 20 Nov, 2013 10:35pm

Financial

Dollar dips vs. euro on poor US economic data

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar weakened against the euro Friday after a batch of lackluster US economic data bolstered Federa

Published 16 Nov, 2013 06:09am

Financial

Dollar gains despite Yellen's dovish stance

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar pushed higher against the yen and euro Thursday despite US Federal Reserve chair nominee Janet

Published 14 Nov, 2013 10:50pm

Financial

C$ weakens with focus on Fed policy path

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday, retreating from overnight gains as earlier opti

Published 14 Nov, 2013 03:35pm

Financial

Dollar rallies to one month peak vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a one-month peak against the yen on Tuesday as investors bet the Federal Reserve will be

Published 12 Nov, 2013 05:54pm

Financial

Euro rebounds after losses on ECB rate cut

NEW YORK CITY: The euro rebounded Monday after last week's losses that came on the back of the European Central Bank

Published 11 Nov, 2013 10:40pm

Financial

Dollar pauses after strong gains, euro's gains capped

NEW YORK: The dollar rally paused on Monday after two days of strong gains, with a further rise seen depending on whethe

Published 11 Nov, 2013 03:44pm

Financial

Canada dollar little changed in quiet holiday trade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday in quiet holiday trade as investors

Published 11 Nov, 2013 03:36pm

Financial

C$ at two-month low after strong US jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a two-month low against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed US job growth un

Published 08 Nov, 2013 02:44pm

Financial

Dollar gains on US GDP, oil, stocks tumble

NEW YORK: Stronger-than-expected US economic growth and a surprise interest rate cut by the European Central Bank booste

Published 08 Nov, 2013 12:12am

Financial

C$ slips as US economy shows some strength

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Thursday after data showed the US economy grew faste

Published 07 Nov, 2013 11:43pm

Financial

Euro gains ahead of ECB rate decision

NEW YORK CITY: The euro gained against the dollar and yen Wednesday even as most analysts expected that the European Cen

Published 06 Nov, 2013 10:32pm

Financial

Brazil real hovers 6-week low, Mexico peso dips

MEXICO CITY: The Brazilian real slumped 1 percent to its weakest level in more than six weeks on Friday and Mexico's

Published 01 Nov, 2013 11:43pm

Financial

Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; Wall St rises: global markets

NEW YORK: Most global equity markets slipped on Friday despite upbeat factory data worldwide, while the euro fell to a t

Published 01 Nov, 2013 09:16pm

Financial

Loonie closes flat vs US$, firms against euro

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was unchanged against the greenback on Friday, consolidating after a recent drop as investo

Published 01 Nov, 2013 09:10pm

Financial

Euro dives vs. dollar on deflation worries

NEW YORK CITY: The euro slumped against the dollar Thursday after discouraging eurozone inflation data raised concerns a

Published 31 Oct, 2013 07:56pm

Financial

New Zealand dollar rallies on RBNZ rate outlook

WELLINGTON: The New Zealand dollar bounced on Thursday after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand reiterated its outlook for

Published 30 Oct, 2013 11:08pm

Financial

US says Chinese yuan still undervalued despite rise

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury said Wednesday that the Chinese yuan remains undervalued despite its significant appreciatio

Published 30 Oct, 2013 10:14pm

Financial

US confirms criminal probe of forex manipulation

WASHINGTON: A top federal prosecutor said on Tuesday the US Justice Department was investigating possible manipulation i

Published 29 Oct, 2013 05:35pm

Financial

Dollar index rises for 3rd day as Fed meets

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed for a third straight session against a basket of the world's most actively traded curre

Published 29 Oct, 2013 04:48pm

Financial

C$ strengthens after last week's rout, Fed eyed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday, recovering some of its recent sharp drop, tho

Published 28 Oct, 2013 09:01pm

Financial

Dollar under pressure as Fed looks set to keep stimulus

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar was under pressure Friday as disappointing US economic data reaffirmed views that the Federal

Published 25 Oct, 2013 10:28pm

Financial

Euro two years high against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro hovered close to a two-year high against the dollar on Friday as a souring of German business morale

Published 25 Oct, 2013 07:08pm

Financial

C$ at 1-1/2-month low as investors mull policy shift

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar languished at a 1-1/2-month low on Friday after this week's policy shift by the country

Published 25 Oct, 2013 02:29pm

Financial

Euro slips but outlook more positive than dollar's

NEW YORK: The euro dropped from a near two year-high against the dollar to trade flat on Friday after a survey showing G

Published 25 Oct, 2013 02:26pm

Financial

C$ softens to 2-week low in wake of Bank of Canada shift

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slid to a two-week low on Thursday after a policy shift by the country's central bank o

Published 24 Oct, 2013 02:24pm

Financial

Euro advances on lingering bearish dollar sentiment

NEW YORK: The euro inched higher on Thursday, to a fresh two-year peak against the dollar, as concerns about the outlook

Published 24 Oct, 2013 02:24pm

Financial

Dollar firms ahead of US jobs report

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar Monday strengthened against other major currencies as investors geared up for a much-anticipat

Published 21 Oct, 2013 09:38pm

Financial

Dollar rises against yen

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen on Monday, a day before the release of US labor market data that has the poten

Published 21 Oct, 2013 08:09pm

Financial

Dollar climbs vs yen; investors look to US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed against the yen on Monday ahead of the delayed release of the US government's September

Published 21 Oct, 2013 04:42pm

Financial

C$ steady on benign CPI data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed on Friday after a benign domestic inflation report and as investors trie

Published 18 Oct, 2013 09:22pm

Financial

C$ steady on benign CPI data; US economy in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed on Friday after a benign inflation report and held steady against its US

Published 18 Oct, 2013 02:12pm

Financial

Chile peso opens weaker in wake of surprise interest rate cut

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso opened roughly 0.38 percent weaker in opening trade on Friday, shedding strength a day after

Published 18 Oct, 2013 12:24pm

Financial

Dollar mixed as US budget talks bog down

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar traded mixed Tuesday amid bogged-down US budget and debt ceiling talks that prompted Fitch to

Published 15 Oct, 2013 10:02pm

Financial

Dollar steady on signs of US budget, debt deal

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar held steady against the euro Monday amid signs the White House and Congress are nearing a budg

Published 14 Oct, 2013 10:38pm

Financial

Dollar cautious on signs of US budget progress

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar was mixed against other major currencies Thursday, as foreign exchange traders reacted cautiou

Published 10 Oct, 2013 11:27pm

Financial

Dollar firms as Obama taps Yellen for Fed

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar Wednesday advanced against major currencies after President.Obama tapped Janet Yellen to lead

Published 09 Oct, 2013 10:25pm

Financial

Loonie weakened by US shutdown, China growth outlook

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened on Monday as a US federal government shutdown stretched into its second week with

Published 07 Oct, 2013 11:42pm

Financial

Washington gridlock may disrupt vital money markets

NEW YORK: The fight over raising the US debt ceiling is starting to rattle the money markets and could eventually disrup

Published 04 Oct, 2013 08:47pm

Financial

Dollar sinks further as US shutdown passes 3rd day

WASHINGTON: The dollar fell again Thursday against the euro and the yen as the US government shutdown ground through its

Published 03 Oct, 2013 09:16pm

Financial

Dollar falls as housing, industrial data come in soft

NEW YORK CITY: Soft data on US new home sales and durable goods orders backed a fall in the dollar against the euro and

Published 25 Sep, 2013 07:17pm

Financial

Dollar, yen edge higher

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar edged higher on the euro Tuesday while the yen gained on both as markets continued to settle a

Published 24 Sep, 2013 08:40pm

Financial

Dovish Draghi comments push euro lower

NEW YORK CITY: The euro slipped against the dollar Monday after European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi voiced concern

Published 23 Sep, 2013 09:55pm

Financial

Dollar mixed as Fed taper talk persists

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar was mixed against other major currencies Friday as markets continued to digest the Federal Res

Published 20 Sep, 2013 10:29pm

Financial

Dollar climbs off post-Fed low, near-term outlook unclear

NEW YORK: The edged up further from a seven-month low against a currency basket on Friday though investors remained cau

Published 20 Sep, 2013 04:21pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds after steep losses, but outlook bleak

NEW YORK: The dollar recovered on Thursday, a day after incurring sharp losses following the Federal Reserve's shock

Published 19 Sep, 2013 09:43pm

Financial

Dollar near seven-month low after Fed surprise

NEW YORK: The dollar struggled near a seven-month low against a basket of major currencies on Thursday after the Federal

Published 19 Sep, 2013 03:37pm

Financial

C$ firms slightly as Fed move weighed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed modestly against the greenback on Thursday as investors reassessed their expectation

Published 19 Sep, 2013 03:13pm

Financial

Dollar lower after Summers drops out of Fed race

NEW YORK CITY: The US dollar ended lower Monday after the weekend's surprise announcement that relative rate-hawk La

Published 16 Sep, 2013 11:10pm

Financial

Euro-dollar rate stable ahead of key Fed meeting

NEW YORK CITY: The euro-dollar rate was stable Friday, days before the US Federal Reserve is expected to begin cutting i

Published 13 Sep, 2013 09:40pm

Financial

Dollar falls after US retail sales miss forecasts

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday against the euro and yen, reversing earlier gains, after US retail sales rose less t

Published 13 Sep, 2013 01:56pm

Financial

C$ slips as Fed meeting in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased marginally on Friday against its US counterpart as investors positioned themselves ah

Published 13 Sep, 2013 01:55pm

Financial

Dollar slips in wake of poor jobs data

NEW YORK CITY: Foreign exchange traders continued to sell the dollar for the euro in the wake of last week's disappo

Published 09 Sep, 2013 11:20pm

Financial

C$ ekes out small gain as investors eye jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was mildly firmer against its US counterpart on Thursday, even as the US dollar held near a

Published 05 Sep, 2013 02:56pm

Financial

Brazil real, Mexico peso slide on Syria, Fed fears

SAO PAULO: The currencies of Brazil and Mexico sagged on Friday on fears of a possible military strike in Syria and unce

Published 31 Aug, 2013 12:57am

Financial

Dollar mixed as Syria worries ease

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar traded mixed against other major currencies Friday amid easing concerns about a US-led militar

Published 31 Aug, 2013 12:19am

Financial

C$ posts 3rd straight weekly loss

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended steady against its US counterpart on Friday, hurt as the United States made it clear

Published 31 Aug, 2013 12:10am

Financial

Dollar gains in safe-haven rush as Syria worries mount

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar Wednesday rallied against other major currencies as the prospects of a military strike against

Published 28 Aug, 2013 10:40pm

Financial

Brazil's $60bn trade is bailout by another name

NEW YORK/SAO PAULO: Brazil's latest, $60 billion currency intervention is just a bailout by another name. The centra

Published 23 Aug, 2013 09:52pm

Financial

Dollar falls as US housing data dents Fed taper view

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Friday, falling from a three-week peak against the yen, as a

Published 23 Aug, 2013 08:35pm

Financial

Dollar gains after Fed minutes

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar pushed higher on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's minutes of its last policy meeting

Published 22 Aug, 2013 01:01am

Financial

Mexico's peso weakens more than 2pc after Fed minutes

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso extended earlier losses to weaken more than 2 percent on Wednesday after US Federal Reser

Published 22 Aug, 2013 12:28am

Financial

Euro-dollar rate flat as treasury yields jump

NEW YORK CITY: The euro-dollar exchange rate was little changed Monday despite another jump in US Treasury yields that p

Published 19 Aug, 2013 10:33pm

Financial

US firms' blaming dollar for weak profits may be premature

NEW YORK: US companies' warnings that a stronger dollar could drag on profits in the second half of the year could p

Published 18 Aug, 2013 02:58pm

Financial

C$ in modest retreat on soft data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell versus its US counterpart as well as a string of other major currencies on Friday foll

Published 16 Aug, 2013 11:18pm

Financial

Dollar swings as data gives mixed signals on stimulus

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed to a near two-week high against the euro and a more than one-week high against the yen on T

Published 15 Aug, 2013 03:49pm

Financial

C$ slightly weaker as greenback gains ahead of data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended marginally softer on Monday against a rallying US dollar, which strengthened on expec

Published 13 Aug, 2013 12:26am

Financial

Dollar gains ahead of major US economic data

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar Monday advanced against other major currencies ahead of a busy week of US economic data that c

Published 12 Aug, 2013 10:25pm

Financial

C$ softens as US$ rallies on data hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally softer on Monday against a rallying US dollar, which strengthened on expecta

Published 12 Aug, 2013 03:42pm

Financial

Dollar pares losses vs yen and euro after US trade deficit data

NEW YORK: The dollar slightly pared losses versus the yen on Tuesday after data showed the US trade deficit narrowed sha

Published 06 Aug, 2013 01:16pm

Financial

Dollar drops broadly after weaker-than-forecast jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and the yen on Friday as weak signals on the US labor market lessened expecta

Published 02 Aug, 2013 10:04pm

Financial

C$ follows greenback lower after soft US job data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a two-week low against the US dollar on Friday after US data showed employers a

Published 02 Aug, 2013 09:35pm

Financial

Dollar firms on strong US manufacturing data

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar strengthened on Thursday after encouraging US economic data, while cautious comments from ECB

Published 01 Aug, 2013 10:56pm

Financial

Dollar drops broadly as Fed leaves stimulus program intact

NEW YORK: The dollar fell broadly on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve refrained from offering any indication that a r

Published 31 Jul, 2013 08:00pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles on tepid US data; euro touches one-month high

NEW YORK: The dollar fell across the board on Thursday, undercut by less upbeat US economic data which contrasted with p

Published 25 Jul, 2013 11:37pm

Financial

C$ firms to five-week high, US data helps

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened on Thursday to its firmest level in five weeks against its US counterpart, hel

Published 25 Jul, 2013 10:48pm

Financial

Dollar firms after strong US home sales data

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar gained ground against other major currencies on Wednesday after strong sales of new US homes t

Published 24 Jul, 2013 09:54pm

Financial

C$ gains on US$, traders eye retail sales data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended stronger against its US counterpart on Monday on a greenback retreat in light trade,

Published 22 Jul, 2013 10:42pm

Financial

C$ gains on US$, follows greenback's broad direction

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was stronger against its US counterpart in early trade on Monday on a minor greenback retre

Published 22 Jul, 2013 01:51pm

Financial

US bond prices fall on upbeat factory, claims data

NEW YORK: US Treasuries prices fell on Thursday as encouraging data on jobless claims and factory activity supported the

Published 18 Jul, 2013 10:07pm

Financial

C$ flat vs greenback, gains against other major currencies

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was flat against its US counterpart but gained against other major currencies in early trad

Published 18 Jul, 2013 02:03pm

Financial

Yen falls before weekend elections; dollar holds gains

NEW YORK: The yen fell broadly on Thursday, hitting a seven-week low against the euro, as traders bet Japan's upper

Published 18 Jul, 2013 02:02pm

Financial

Dollar higher after Bernanke comments

NEW YORK CITY: The US dollar pushed higher against the euro even as bond yields fell Wednesday after the Fed's Ben B

Published 17 Jul, 2013 10:08pm

Financial

Dollar trims losses vs euro, yen after US CPI data

NEW YORK: The dollar pared its losses against the euro and yen on Tuesday after data showed US consumer prices rose more

Published 16 Jul, 2013 12:58pm

Financial

Dollar up from selloff, Bernanke testimony to set outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the yen on Monday as traders said a selloff last week was overdone because the Federal

Published 15 Jul, 2013 09:58pm

Financial

Dollar edges higher despite weak US retail sales

NEW YORK CITY: The dollar Monday continued to regain strength after last week's retreat, even as US retail sales fig

Published 15 Jul, 2013 09:45pm

Financial

C$ rallies as US$ slumps on Fed, Bernanke comments

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Thursday strengthened by as much as two cents against its US counterpart, which tumbled

Published 11 Jul, 2013 02:06pm

Financial

Oil boosts C$ ahead of US holiday, jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained versus its US counterpart on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's 21-month lows

Published 03 Jul, 2013 09:32pm

Financial

Euro hits one-month low versus US dollar

NEW YORK: The euro's losses versus the US dollar accelerated in late afternoon New York trade on Tuesday as investor

Published 02 Jul, 2013 10:11pm

Financial

Weak yen, upbeat US data lift equities, dollar

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a four-week high against the yen on Tuesday while a gauge of global stocks inched higher, su

Published 02 Jul, 2013 03:14pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain on global manufacturing optimism

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies on Monday started the second half of the year with modest gains, supported by

Published 01 Jul, 2013 11:26pm

Financial

Dollar drops vs euro; yen slumps on global manufacturing data

NEW YORK: The dollar slid against most currencies on Monday while the yen fell near a four-week low after an array of gl

Published 01 Jul, 2013 09:15pm

Financial

Dollar rises on talk of cutback in Fed easing by September

NEW YORK: The dollar advanced against the yen and the euro on Friday as investors resumed pricing in the possibility tha

Published 28 Jun, 2013 11:20pm

Financial

C$ ends firmer, helped by higher oil prices

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the US currency on Wednesday, helped by higher oil prices and an early

Published 26 Jun, 2013 09:25pm

Financial

US dollar gains broadly on Fed outlook, US economic data

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed to two-week highs against major currencies on Thursday and looked likely to extend gains

Published 20 Jun, 2013 11:47pm

Financial

US dollar gains across the board on Fed outlook, US data

NEW YORK: The US dollar advanced to a two-week high against major currencies on Thursday and looked likely to extend gai

Published 20 Jun, 2013 11:45pm

Financial

Dollar surges on Fed bond tapering plans

NEW YORK: The dollar surged against other major currencies Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled it was close to

Published 19 Jun, 2013 10:39pm

Financial

C$ softens as investors focus on the Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated against a broadly stronger US dollar on Tuesday as investors braced for news on w

Published 18 Jun, 2013 09:31pm

Financial

Dollar gains on yen ahead of Fed; euro gains on data

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Tuesday against the yen for a second straight session as some traders bet the Federal Re

Published 18 Jun, 2013 09:27pm

Financial

Dollar rises against major currencies on Fed speculation

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against most other major currencies on Tuesday as some traders bet the Federal Reserve may

Published 18 Jun, 2013 02:44pm

Financial

Yen jumps sharply after BOJ refrains from new measures

NEW YORK: The yen rose sharply versus the euro and US dollar on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan refrained from making ad

Published 11 Jun, 2013 10:32pm

Financial

Canada dollar rebounds to end little changed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended nearly flat versus the US dollar on Tuesday, rebounding from early-session weakness a

Published 11 Jun, 2013 10:31pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds as US jobs data shows economic resilience

NEW YORK: The dollar on Friday recouped sharp losses posted the previous session after a government report showed reason

Published 07 Jun, 2013 08:33pm

Financial

C$ stronger as broad US$ selloff overshadows Poloz

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained against its US counterpart on Thursday, as broad selling of the greenback overshadow

Published 06 Jun, 2013 09:41pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds vs yen but seen vulnerable ahead of US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar recovered against the yen on Tuesday as investors sought to take advantage of the previous day'

Published 04 Jun, 2013 09:32pm

Financial

C$ retreats as Canada's trade deficit widens

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased against the US dollar on Tuesday as data showing the Canadian trade deficit widened i

Published 04 Jun, 2013 09:30pm

Financial

Dollar skids broadly as data heightens US recovery fears

NEW YORK: The dollar slid against a broad swath of currencies on Monday as weak US manufacturing data raised concerns ab

Published 03 Jun, 2013 09:08pm

Financial

Prices choppy as US factory sector weakens

NEW YORK: Prices for US Treasuries were mixed in choppy trade on Monday, with benchmark 10-year notes flat, as investors

Published 03 Jun, 2013 09:00pm

Financial

Dollar sell-off accelerates, falls 1.4pc vs yen, 1.2pc vs franc

NEW YORK: The sell-off in the dollar accelerated in midday trading on Monday, falling more than one percent against the

Published 03 Jun, 2013 03:40pm

Financial

C$ erases losses after strong Q1 domestic GDP data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar erased losses against the US dollar early on Friday after data showed the country's eco

Published 31 May, 2013 04:04pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains vs euro, yen after US consumer data

NEW YORK: The dollar extended its gains versus the euro and yen on Friday after data showed US consumer sentiment rose t

Published 31 May, 2013 03:41pm

Financial

Brazil real drops 1pc on risk aversion, month-end speculation

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian real dropped over 1 percent on Friday on global aversion to risk and speculation by dollar

Published 31 May, 2013 03:41pm

Financial

Chile peso slips to over 10-month low, touching 500/dollar

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso fell sharply versus the dollar on Friday morning, touching the psychological 500 per dollar l

Published 31 May, 2013 02:35pm

Financial

Dollar falls on weaker economic data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against other major currencies Thursday after a batch of slightly weaker US economic data put

Published 30 May, 2013 09:51pm

Financial

US dollar weakens as soft data offsets Fed taper talk

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a three-week low against the euro on Thursday after unexpectedly weak US economic data d

Published 30 May, 2013 09:05pm

Financial

Dollar falls after weak data offsets talk of Fed tapering

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a three-week low against the euro on Thursday after unexpectedly weak US economic data d

Published 30 May, 2013 04:27pm

Financial

US dollar weakens but upward trend appears intact

NEW YORK: The dollar retreated across the board on Wednesday as US Treasury yields eased from more than one-year highs,

Published 29 May, 2013 09:18pm

Financial

C$ up on Bank of Canada decision, weaker greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar gained against its US counterpart on Wednesday as the greenback's recent rally lost som

Published 29 May, 2013 09:12pm

Financial

C$ loses half a cent as US data boosts greenback

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened by more than half a cent against its US counterpart on Tuesday, as the greenback g

Published 28 May, 2013 10:54pm

Financial

Strong US data boosts dollar

NEW YORK: A jump in US consumer confidence and a surge in home prices gave the dollar a boost Tuesday, erasing the euro&

Published 28 May, 2013 10:42pm

Financial

C$ ticks weaker ahead of Bank of Canada decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened marginally in early trade on Tuesday, as the currency hovered near recent lows ahe

Published 28 May, 2013 02:08pm

Financial

Yen rises amid Japanese stock volatility

NEW YORK: The yen Friday gained against the euro and the dollar as heavy volatility in the Japanese equity market reverb

Published 24 May, 2013 11:27pm

Financial

Dollar, euro slump vs yen on stock losses, China data

NEW YORK: The dollar was on track for its biggest daily drop in more than five weeks against the yen on Thursday after a

Published 23 May, 2013 10:40pm

Financial

C$ swings higher after Wednesday's sharp drop

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar won some respite from its recent decline against its US counterpart on Thursday, a day afte

Published 23 May, 2013 10:34pm

Financial

Yen rallies against dollar, euro after China data

NEW YORK: The yen advanced sharply against the dollar and the euro on Thursday after a slide in stocks sparked by a drop

Published 23 May, 2013 03:10pm

Financial

C$ wins back minor gains as FX gyrates

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar won back some slight gains against its US counterpart early on Thursday after sinking to an

Published 23 May, 2013 02:24pm

Financial

US dollar climbs to multi-year highs after Bernanke

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a 4-1/2-year high against the yen and a near three-year peak against a currency basket on W

Published 22 May, 2013 10:48pm

Financial

C$ dives to 12-month low as Fed tapering seen on track

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar lost more than a cent against its US counterpart on Wednesday, hurt by a double whammy of s

Published 22 May, 2013 10:40pm

Financial

Dollar dips vs euro before Bernanke testimony; yen weakens

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the euro on Tuesday after comments from Federal Reserve officials dented expectatio

Published 21 May, 2013 09:53pm

Financial

C$ softer as focus turns to Bernanke testimony

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against its US counterpart on Tuesday but was off its session low after comments b

Published 21 May, 2013 09:49pm

Financial

US dollar retreats broadly on caution before Bernanke

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro and yen on Monday as traders pared back expectations Federal Reserve Chairman

Published 20 May, 2013 11:10pm

Financial

Euro rebounds; yen gains on minister's comments

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded against the dollar Monday after sharp losses last week, while the yen also pushed higher af

Published 20 May, 2013 10:05pm

Financial

C$ ends near 2-month low on weak inflation data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar closed weaker against its US counterpart on Friday after touching its softest level in more

Published 17 May, 2013 10:58pm

Financial

Dollar struggles against euro and yen on weak data

NEW YORK: The US dollar dropped against the euro and Japanese yen on Thursday as a deluge of data highlighted vulnerabil

Published 16 May, 2013 10:08pm

Financial

C$ slips vs US$ after Fed's hint at end to easing

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar lost steam against its US counterpart on Thursday after a top Federal Reserve official said

Published 16 May, 2013 09:57pm

Financial

Dollar recovers vs the euro and yen after Williams speaks

NEW YORK: The US dollar recovered to trade higher against the euro and yen late Thursday afternoon in a volatile session

Published 16 May, 2013 08:37pm

Financial

Mexico, Brazil currencies dip on global growth slump

MEXICO CITY: Latin American currencies lost steam on Wednesday as disappointing economic data out of Europe and the Unit

Published 15 May, 2013 10:47pm

Financial

Euro sinks on poor eurozone growth data

NEW YORK: A fresh report showing the eurozone still mired ina pause in its downward slide.The euro was flat in early Asi

Published 15 May, 2013 09:59pm

Financial

Euro slips to six-week low on weak euro zone GDP

NEW YORK: The euro declined to its lowest level against the dollar in six weeks on Wednesday as data showing an unexpect

Published 15 May, 2013 08:26pm

Financial

C$ weakens after softer-than-expected jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest level in a week against the US dollar on Friday after Canadian emplo

Published 10 May, 2013 04:40pm

Financial

Yen plunges to 4-1/2-year low vs resurgent dollar

NEW YORK: The yen tumbled to its lowest in more than four years against the dollar on Friday on data showing Japanese in

Published 10 May, 2013 02:41pm

Financial

C$ slightly weaker on thin volume; softens after Ivey

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was marginally weaker against its US counterpart on Monday as the US dollar held firm follo

Published 06 May, 2013 04:52pm

Financial

Euro heads higher ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro moved higher against the dollar for the fourth straight session Wednesday ahead of the policy meeting

Published 01 May, 2013 10:32pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to 2-1/2-month high as GDP tops forecasts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched its highest level against the US dollar in two and a half months on Tuesday followi

Published 30 Apr, 2013 09:58pm

Financial

C$ hits over one-week high after US job data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit its strongest level in more than a week against its US counterpart on Thursday after US

Published 25 Apr, 2013 09:12pm

Financial

Dollar drops broadly as data raises economic concerns

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped against the euro and yen on Thursday as a recent slew of mostly soft data raised concerns a

Published 25 Apr, 2013 04:12pm

Financial

C$ hits strongest in more than a week after US data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit its strongest level in more than a week against its US counterpart on Thursday after US

Published 25 Apr, 2013 02:43pm

Financial

Bond prices edge up after weak data, good auction

NEW YORK: US Treasuries prices edged up on Wednesday as unexpectedly weak data on durable goods orders supported safe-ha

Published 24 Apr, 2013 10:58pm

Financial

C$ limps to fifth day of range-bound play

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the currency consolidated after

Published 23 Apr, 2013 10:20pm

Financial

Dollar, yen rise on global growth worries

NEW YORK: The dollar and the yen climbed Tuesday after weak data in the eurozone and China's slowdown stoked concern

Published 23 Apr, 2013 09:33pm

Financial

C$ steady on cautious sentiment; eye on retail sales

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, following a dismal prior week, w

Published 22 Apr, 2013 11:34pm

Financial

Dollar dips vs yen but still near 100 threshold

NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar slipped against the yen on Monday but remained within a hair's breadth of the key 100 le

Published 22 Apr, 2013 04:39pm

Financial

C$ steady after Canadian CPI data slightly weaker

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar held steady against its US counterpart on Friday, as domestic March inflation data weakened

Published 19 Apr, 2013 01:22pm

Financial

Dollar plunges from four-year peak vs yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar plummeted from a four-year peak against the yen on Friday after dismal data on US retail sales last

Published 12 Apr, 2013 09:22pm

Financial

C$ strongest since February as investors favor risk assets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened about half a cent against the US dollar on Thursday and touched its strongest

Published 11 Apr, 2013 02:34pm

Financial

Chile peso ends at over 1-1/2-yr high, near 2011 intervention levels

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso ended at a More than year-and-a-half high on Monday, nearing levels that prompted the central

Published 08 Apr, 2013 04:45pm

Financial

US dollar briefly turns higher vs yen, hits NY session peak

NEW YORK: The dollar bounced back against the yen on Friday after hitting session lows in volatile trading following wea

Published 05 Apr, 2013 01:28pm

Financial

C$ weakens; action seen subdued until jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended marginally weaker against the US currency on Monday with volumes stunted by the Easte

Published 01 Apr, 2013 09:54pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles vs yen on disappointing US data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a nearly four-week low against the yen on Monday as softer-than-expected US manufacturing d

Published 01 Apr, 2013 09:50pm

Financial

Euro turns positive vs dollar, hits session highs after US data

NEW YORK: The euro rose to session highs against the dollar on Monday after data showed a weaker-than-expected US manufa

Published 01 Apr, 2013 03:31pm

Financial

Yen rises across the board on Chinese data, Korea tensions

NEW YORK: The yen firmed across the board on Monday on safe-haven flows following weaker-than-expected Chinese factory a

Published 01 Apr, 2013 02:51pm

Financial

C$ slightly weaker in subdued trade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker against the US currency on Monday, with volumes limited by Easter holid

Published 01 Apr, 2013 02:42pm

Financial

Dollar slightly extends losses after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar slightly extended losses versus the euro and marginally extended losses versus the Japanese yen on

Published 28 Mar, 2013 05:24pm

Financial

Euro sinks to 4-month low vs dollar on Cyprus, Italy woes

NEW YORK: The euro fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in four months on Wednesday, weighed by a weak Italian

Published 27 Mar, 2013 10:18pm

Financial

Euro near 4-month low vs dollar as Cyprus concerns linger

NEW YORK: The euro hovered near a four-month low against the dollar on Tuesday as mixed messages from European officials

Published 26 Mar, 2013 10:16pm

Financial

C$ firms on Cyprus hopes; Fed in focus

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Wednesday as investors were hopeful a Cyprus deal coul

Published 20 Mar, 2013 02:15pm

Financial

Euro drops to 3-month low vs dollar as Cyprus undermines

NEW YORK: The euro tumbled to a more than three-month low against the US dollar and a roughly two-week trough versus the

Published 18 Mar, 2013 04:58pm

Financial

Latam FX falls as Cyprus stirs euro zone fears

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies weakened on Monday as investors feared an escalation of the euro zone financia

Published 18 Mar, 2013 04:54pm

Financial

C$ weaker as Cyprus deal pressures risk assets

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the US dollar on Monday after a bailout plan for Cyprus, which will tax ba

Published 18 Mar, 2013 03:01pm

Financial

Mexico peso up, real drops on policy doubt

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies edged lower on Friday as a decline in US consumer confidence weighed on the Me

Published 16 Mar, 2013 11:48am

Financial

Strong dollar, weak demand snap 4 days of gains

NEW YORK: Commodities fell on Wednesday, snapping four straight days of gains, with a strong dollar and a general slowdo

Published 13 Mar, 2013 11:14pm

Financial

Mexico peso up 5th day, US data buoys Latam FX

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Mexican peso gained for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, leading Latin American currencies

Published 13 Mar, 2013 04:07pm

Financial

Brazil real weakens as central bank announces swap auction

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian real weakened about half a percentage point on Monday after the central bank intervened in

Published 11 Mar, 2013 03:34pm

Financial

US concern on China currency fades as yuan grinds higher

WASHINGTON: After years of grabbing the spotlight in US-China economic relations, US concerns over the value of Beijing'

Published 11 Mar, 2013 01:38pm

Financial

Euro climbs to session peak vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to a session peak against the dollar on Thursday as the European Central Bank gave no hints

Published 07 Mar, 2013 02:51pm

Financial

C$ slightly firmer after trade, building data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer following the release of a report showing Canada's trade deficit nar

Published 07 Mar, 2013 02:38pm

Financial

Dollar rises on US hiring numbers

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against other major currencies Wednesday after an encouraging reading on business hi

Published 06 Mar, 2013 11:24pm

Financial

Euro lower as poor data feeds ECB rate cut expectations

NEW YORK: The euro remained near a 2-1/2-month low on Monday on rising expectations that euro zone economic worries will

Published 04 Mar, 2013 05:01pm

Financial

Dollar gains, US shares rebound on ISM data

NEW YORK: Global equity markets fell and the euro slumped to a two-month low on Friday as weak economic data from Europe

Published 02 Mar, 2013 08:05am

Financial

C$ half cent weaker after US GDP data disappoints

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was trading near eight-month lows against the US dollar on Thursday as lackluster US data a

Published 28 Feb, 2013 03:49pm

Financial

Euro trims gains vs as Draghi says ECB far from easy policy exit

NEW YORK: The euro pared gains against the dollar on Wednesday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said

Published 27 Feb, 2013 09:48pm

Financial

Euro climbs but gains likely capped by Italy concerns

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar on Wednesday, bolstered by solid demand for Italy's first bond sale since i

Published 27 Feb, 2013 08:57pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 7-month low after inflation, retail sales

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened to its weakest level in seven months against the US dollar after inflation and

Published 22 Feb, 2013 02:29pm

Financial

Euro falls to six-week low vs dollar on economy, Italy

NEW YORK: The euro dropped to a six-week low against the dollar and a three-week trough against the yen on Thursday,

Published 21 Feb, 2013 09:00pm

Financial

Euro pressured by weak stocks, commodities

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the US dollar, while the Australian, Canadian and New Zealand currencies all slid on W

Published 20 Feb, 2013 09:41pm

Financial

US dollar rallies broadly after Fed minutes

NEW YORK: The dollar jumped to a four-week high against the euro and rose versus the yen on Wednesday after minutes fr

Published 20 Feb, 2013 09:19pm

Financial

Dollar erases gains versus yen, trades little changed

NEW YORK: The dollar surrendered its gains versus the yen to trade little changed in late New York trading on Wednesda

Published 20 Feb, 2013 09:14pm

Financial

C$ extends losses as Fed minutes boost US$

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched a fresh seven-month low against its US counterpart on Wednesday as the greenback

Published 20 Feb, 2013 09:14pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains vs yen, euro pops in wake of US data

NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher against the yen on Wednesday as US data showed an overall improvement in the housing

Published 20 Feb, 2013 03:39pm

Financial

Dollar extends declines versus yen, hits session low

NEW YORK: The dollar extended its losses against the yen to hit a session low on Monday as disagreement between Japane

Published 19 Feb, 2013 09:25pm

Financial

Yen rises broadly on doubts over monetary outlook

NEW YORK: The yen rose against the dollar and euro on Tuesday as disagreement between Japanese officials raised doubts

Published 19 Feb, 2013 09:25pm

Financial

Devaluation of bolivar expensive for some US firms

NEW YORK: The recent devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar was a blow to some major US companies, highlighting the imp

Published 16 Feb, 2013 06:13am

Financial

G20 strengthens stance on targeting fx rates: Canada

MOSCOW: Canada's finance minister, Jim Flaherty, said on Saturday the communique at a meeting Group of 20 finance offi

Published 16 Feb, 2013 06:01am

Financial

Dollar extends gains vs yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar extended gains on Friday against the Japanese yen and pared gains versus the euro after US data s

Published 15 Feb, 2013 03:22pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains vs yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar extended gains on Friday against the Japanese yen and pared gains versus the euro after US data s

Published 15 Feb, 2013 02:25pm

Financial

C$ weakens after soft manufacturing data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a session low against the US dollar on Friday after economic data showed the

Published 15 Feb, 2013 02:11pm

Financial

Dollar turns positive vs yen after US jobless claims data

NEW YORK: The dollar turned positive against the Japanese yen and briefly extended gains versus the euro on Thursday a

Published 14 Feb, 2013 04:57pm

Financial

IMF says currency war fears 'overblown'

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said Thursday that worries over currency wars are "overblown" and that it

Published 14 Feb, 2013 04:26pm

Financial

Euro rebounds as ECB official says currency not overvalued

NEW YORK: The euro rallied from nearly three-week lows against the dollar on Monday after a European Central Bank poli

Published 11 Feb, 2013 11:03pm

Financial

Venezuela devalues currency 32pc against US dollar

CARACAS: Venezuela said Friday it is devaluing its currency by 32 percent against the dollar on the orders of cancer-s

Published 08 Feb, 2013 11:32pm

Financial

Specs increase short dollar bets in latest week: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators increased their bets against the US dollar in the latest week, according to data from t

Published 08 Feb, 2013 09:31pm

Financial

Euro slips ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro slipped against the dollar Wednesday ahead of the European Central Bank's policy meeting, expected

Published 06 Feb, 2013 11:22pm

Financial

Euro rises against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rallied strongly against the dollar and yen on Tuesday as better-than-expected euro zone data bol

Published 05 Feb, 2013 08:41pm

Financial

Euro rises vs dollar ahead of ECB; yen tumbles broadly

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar and yen on Tuesday, returning to its months-long trend of appreciation, as

Published 05 Feb, 2013 03:52pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds against euro

NEW YORK: The dollar rebounded Monday after a steady slide against the euro since January 24, helped by a return of c

Published 04 Feb, 2013 11:58pm

Financial

Euro rally halts as political uncertainty, data weigh

NEW YORK: The euro slumped from recent highs against the dollar and yen on Monday as political uncertainty in Spain an

Published 04 Feb, 2013 10:37pm

Financial

Latam currencies drop on profit taking

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies weakened on Monday as a combination of disappointing US factory data and bre

Published 04 Feb, 2013 10:35pm

Financial

Mexican peso gains on strong US manufacturing

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso rose on Friday after data revealing a pick-up in US manufacturing fueled optimism about

Published 01 Feb, 2013 11:16pm

Financial

Euro broadly stronger, US dollar up on yen after jobs data

NEW YORK: The euro hit a 14-month high against the US dollar and 33-month peak against the yen on Friday, the benefici

Published 01 Feb, 2013 11:11pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles vs euro after US jobs data; yen falls

NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled to a more than 14-month low against the euro on Friday after US jobs data reaffirmed expe

Published 01 Feb, 2013 09:57pm

Financial

C$ pares losses on US jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pared losses against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed steady US jobs grow

Published 01 Feb, 2013 04:05pm

Financial

C$ weakens slightly ahead of Canada GDP

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Thursday just ahead of Canadian gross d

Published 31 Jan, 2013 01:37pm

Financial

Euro rises to 14 months high vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a 14-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, lifted by an improving outlook for the euro

Published 29 Jan, 2013 07:43pm

Financial

FX volume in US, UK drops in October, but up in Asia: survey

NEW YORK: Daily currency volume in the world's largest foreign exchange centers posted mixed results with drops in the

Published 29 Jan, 2013 06:27pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $10 million, sol ends weaker

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $10 million in the local spot market on Monday and the sol currency finished bidding 0.

Published 28 Jan, 2013 10:06pm

Financial

Dollar slips versus yen after recent rally, euro eases

NEW YORK: The dollar slid from a 2-1/2 year high against the yen on Monday as traders booked profits on its recent rally

Published 28 Jan, 2013 09:51pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains versus yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar gained versus the yen on Monday after data showed US durable goods orders rose more than expected i

Published 28 Jan, 2013 02:34pm

Financial

Euro hits 11-month high as confidence perks up

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar to a level last seen 11 months ago Friday, thanks to unexpectedly strong ECB

Published 25 Jan, 2013 11:24pm

Financial

Yen slumps broadly as official says weakness not over

NEW YORK: The yen tumbled against the dollar on Thursday, snapping a three-day advance, after a Japanese economic offici

Published 24 Jan, 2013 09:14pm

Financial

Euro rises 2pc vs yen, hits session high vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro extended gains on Thursday, rising two percent against the yen and hitting sessions highs versus the

Published 24 Jan, 2013 04:22pm

Financial

Euro steady ahead of European PMI data

NEW YORK: The euro held steady against the dollar Wednesday ahead of key eurozone economic data as investors remained bu

Published 23 Jan, 2013 11:40pm

Financial

C$ touches below US$ parity on dovish-sounding BoC

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar skidded below parity with the US dollar briefly on Wednesday and underperformed other major

Published 23 Jan, 2013 10:51pm

Financial

C$ slightly stronger, all eyes on Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly in subdued trade on Wednesday ahead of a Bank of Canada policy decisi

Published 23 Jan, 2013 02:28pm

Financial

Yen rallies against dollar, euro after BoJ disappoints

NEW YORK: The yen soared 1 percent against the dollar and euro on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan said its open-ended co

Published 22 Jan, 2013 07:36pm

Financial

Retail investors in US retreat from currency trading

NEW YORK: Retail currency trading, which had grown in popularity over the past decade, has cooled off in the United Stat

Published 22 Jan, 2013 06:21pm

Financial

Peru's central bank offers to buy dollars as sol gains

LIMA: Peru's central bank offered to buy dollars in the local spot market on Monday as the sol currency gained 0.08 perc

Published 21 Jan, 2013 10:38pm

Financial

Canada put 'wrong' maple leaf on new C$20 bill: expert

OTTAWA: The Bank of Canada has barked up the wrong maple tree with its new plastic banknotes, using a foreign Norway map

Published 18 Jan, 2013 11:43pm

Financial

Mexican peso drops as cenbank warns of rate cut

RIO DE JANEIRO: Mexico's currency and local rates fell on Friday after the central bank said it could cut interest rates

Published 18 Jan, 2013 10:57pm

Financial

Yen sinks to more than two-year low vs dollar

NEW YORK: The yen plunged to a more than 2-1/2-year low against the dollar on Thursday on news about potential measures

Published 17 Jan, 2013 10:06pm

Financial

C$ perks up on positive US data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose to a session high against the US currency on Thursday after encouraging US economic da

Published 17 Jan, 2013 03:55pm

Financial

Peru's cenbank buys $350 million, sol gains to new 16-year high

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $350 million in the local spot market on Monday, its biggest purchase since April of la

Published 14 Jan, 2013 10:37pm

Financial

C$ bounces back on mixed signals from stocks, euro

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar recovered from an early slide against its US counterpart on Monday to end little changed as

Published 14 Jan, 2013 10:17pm

Financial

C$ climbs three months high in risk rally

TORONTO: Canada's dollar climbed to a near three-month high against its US counterpart on Friday as upbeat remarks from

Published 11 Jan, 2013 03:29pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $60 million, sol ends stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $60 million in the local spot market on Thursday and the sol currency finished bidding

Published 10 Jan, 2013 11:37pm

Financial

Obama to Lew: Don't devalue dollar with signature

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama jokingly joined in criticism of Jack Lew's signature on Thursday, urging his Treasury

Published 10 Jan, 2013 10:04pm

Financial

Euro climbs to one-week high vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to a one-week high against the dollar on Thursday as investors saw no hints of the European C

Published 10 Jan, 2013 02:32pm

Financial

C$ overlooks US results in rangebound trade

TORONTO: Canada's dollar ended slightly lower against its US counterpart on Wednesday, shrugging off a modest rally in o

Published 09 Jan, 2013 11:58pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $40 million, sol ends weaker

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $40 million in the local spot market on Wednesday and the sol currency finished bidding

Published 09 Jan, 2013 11:43pm

Financial

Latam FX gains with US stocks, Brazil real flat

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies rose on Wednesday as a good start to the US earnings season encouraged investors to

Published 09 Jan, 2013 11:12pm

Financial

Dollar gains versus yen on expectations of BOJ easing

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied against the yen on Wednesday, ending two days of declines and moving back towards a recent

Published 09 Jan, 2013 04:44pm

Financial

Dollar climbs to two-day high vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied to a two-day peak against the yen on Wednesday as expectations of Bank of Japan monetary po

Published 09 Jan, 2013 03:18pm

Financial

C$ weaker as caution reigns ahead of earnings

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Tuesday, as activity was limited by mixed e

Published 08 Jan, 2013 04:20pm

Financial

Brazil real gains on inflows, Mexico peso dips

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real drifted higher on Monday as dollars flowed back into the country, but the Mexican peso dip

Published 07 Jan, 2013 11:04pm

Financial

Peru's central bank offers to buy dollars as sol trades stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank offered to buy dollars in the local spot market on Monday as the sol currency bid stable at 2.

Published 07 Jan, 2013 11:04pm

Financial

Euro recovers to trade higher against the dollar

NEW YORK: The euro recovered and rose to a session high against the dollar on Monday with investors adjusting positions

Published 07 Jan, 2013 03:52pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $100 million but sol ends stronger

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $100 million in the local spot market on Friday but the sol currency finished bidding 0

Published 04 Jan, 2013 09:42pm

Financial

Dollar cuts gains vs euro, yen after US jobs data

NEW YORK: The dollar pared gains versus the euro and yen on Friday after data showed the pace of hiring by US employers

Published 04 Jan, 2013 01:38pm

Financial

C$ hits session high after strong Canadian jobs data

TORONTO: Canadian dollar strengthened to a session high against its US counterpart on Friday after Canada added a surpri

Published 04 Jan, 2013 01:38pm

Financial

C$ weaker after Fed minutes, budget fight shift

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened slightly against its US counterpart on Thursday as optimism over a deal to avert f

Published 03 Jan, 2013 11:15pm

Financial

Venezuela debt jumps on Chavez rumor,Argentine peso down

RIO DE JANEIRO: Venezuelan bonds rallied on Thursday to 2008 highs on rumors about President Hugo Chavez's health, three

Published 03 Jan, 2013 11:03pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $40 million but sol ends stronger

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $40 million in the local spot market on Thursday but the sol currency finished bidding

Published 03 Jan, 2013 10:50pm

Financial

Euro trims losses vs dollar after US claims data

NEW YORK: The euro briefly cut losses against the dollar on Thursday after data showed the number of Americans filing ne

Published 03 Jan, 2013 02:21pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs high-yielding currencies; yen

NEW YORK: The dollar slid against high-yielding currencies such as the Australian dollar, while the yen sold off on Wedn

Published 02 Jan, 2013 11:16pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $40 million, sol ends stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $40 million in the local spot market on Wednesday and the sol currency finished bidding

Published 02 Jan, 2013 10:20pm

Financial

Dollar, yen slide on fiscal deal

NEW YORK: The dollar and yen fell on Monday after US lawmakers approved a last-minute deal to avert huge tax rises and s

Published 02 Jan, 2013 02:56pm

Financial

Dollar rises in thin trade; Obama spurs some FX risk-taking

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against most currencies on Monday in thin trading, and held its gains even after President Bar

Published 31 Dec, 2012 11:28pm

Financial

Peru sol up nearly 6pc in 2012 despite intervention

LIMA: Peru's sol closed at 2.552 per US dollar on Friday, ending the year with gains of 5.72 percent despite record inte

Published 28 Dec, 2012 09:43pm

Financial

Dollar edges up as investors await more US budget talks

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged up to a two-week high against major currencies on Friday as investors waited to see if US

Published 28 Dec, 2012 09:28pm

Financial

US dollar trades above 86 yen, first time since August 2010

NEW YORK: The US dollar traded above 86 yen on Thursday for the first time since August 2010 on expectations that Japan'

Published 27 Dec, 2012 03:05pm

Financial

Brazilian real gains after central bank acts

SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY: The Brazilian real strengthened on Wednesday following heavy central bank intervention in the cur

Published 27 Dec, 2012 12:12am

Financial

Yen slumps versus dollar, euro on policy easing view

NEW YORK: The yen tumbled to a more than two-year low against the dollar and a 16-month trough versus the euro on Wednes

Published 26 Dec, 2012 11:44pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $40 million, sol ends at strongest level in 16 yrs

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $40 million in the local spot market on Wednesday but the sol currency gained 0.24 perc

Published 26 Dec, 2012 11:08pm

Financial

US dollar hits more than two-year high vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar surged to a more than two-year high against the yen on Wednesday after Japanese Finance Minister Ta

Published 26 Dec, 2012 11:02pm

Financial

Yen falls to 20 month low on new prime minister

NEW YORK: The yen slumped to a 20-month low against the US dollar and a 16-month trough versus the euro on Wednesday, af

Published 26 Dec, 2012 02:39pm

Financial

Brazil real weakens in thin trade

BRASILIA: Brazil's real weakened slightly against the dollar in thin pre-holiday trade on Monday during a shortened thre

Published 24 Dec, 2012 10:56pm

Financial

Yen down against dollar, euro on Abe comments

NEW YORK: The yen dipped against the dollar and the euro Monday after Japan's incoming prime minister Shinzo Abe renewed

Published 24 Dec, 2012 10:42pm

Financial

Euro erases gains versus dollar, turns negative

NEW YORK: The euro fell slightly against the dollar in thin pre-Christmas trade on Monday, erasing early gains. The

Published 24 Dec, 2012 10:32pm

Financial

C$ ekes out gain as investors await US fiscal talks

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended slightly higher against its US counterpart in quiet Christmas Eve trading on Monday a

Published 24 Dec, 2012 10:23pm

Financial

C$ little changed as 'fiscal cliff' eyed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart in quiet Christmas Eve trading on Monday as i

Published 24 Dec, 2012 04:28pm

Financial

Dollar slides in thin trading; yen weakens as well

NEW YORK: The dollar skidded on Monday in thin trading as investors locked in profits ahead of the Christmas holiday, al

Published 24 Dec, 2012 04:21pm

Financial

Dollar steady as investors await 'fiscal cliff' sign

WASHINGTON: The dollar lost a little bit of ground against the euro and was largely flat against the yen in quiet trade

Published 20 Dec, 2012 11:57pm

Financial

Euro edges up on US dollar, whipsawed by 'fiscal cliff'

NEW YORK: Currencies held to tight ranges in thin pre-holiday trade on Thursday, with the euro see-sawing against the US

Published 20 Dec, 2012 11:49pm

Financial

C$ buoyed by retail sales, US budget hopes

TORONTO: Canada's currency perked up against the US dollar on Thursday after two days of losses, lifted by stronger-than

Published 20 Dec, 2012 11:46pm

Financial

Dollar strengthens against yen in nervous trade

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against the yen and slipped slightly against the euro Wednesday in nervous trade as ta

Published 20 Dec, 2012 12:29am

Financial

Euro rises broadly on firm German data; yen underperforms

NEW YORK: The euro advanced to a 16-month high against the yen and an 8-1/2-month peak versus the dollar on Wednesday, b

Published 20 Dec, 2012 12:10am

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $80 million, sol ends slightly weaker

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $80 million in the local spot market on Monday and the sol currency finished bidding 0.

Published 17 Dec, 2012 11:21pm

Financial

C$ slips after surprisingly soft manufacturing data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased slightly to a session low against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed dome

Published 14 Dec, 2012 02:35pm

Financial

Dollar flat vs euro as "fiscal cliff" overshadows Fed policy

NEW YORK: The dollar held steady against the euro after falling for three straight days on Thursday as a looming US fisc

Published 13 Dec, 2012 10:49pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $80 million, sol ends stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $80 million in the local spot market on Thursday and the sol currency finished bidding

Published 13 Dec, 2012 09:56pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $80 million but sol sets new record

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $80 million in the local spot market on Wednesday but the sol currency gained 0.23 perc

Published 13 Dec, 2012 12:13am

Financial

Euro rises after Fed says more bond-buying in 2013

NEW YORK: The euro extended its gains against the US dollar on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve, as expected, left be

Published 12 Dec, 2012 09:42pm

Financial

C$ steadies after five-day rally

TORONTO: Canada's currency steadied in a narrow range after touching a more than seven-week high against the US dollar o

Published 11 Dec, 2012 02:19pm

Financial

BoE's King warns of growing currency competition

NEW YORK: The head of the Bank of England warned on Monday that too many countries were trying to weaken their currencie

Published 10 Dec, 2012 11:11pm

Financial

Dollar dips as investors expect new Fed stimulus

NEW YORK: The dollar dipped against other major currencies Monday as investors bet the Federal Reserve would provide mor

Published 10 Dec, 2012 11:06pm

Financial

Peru's regulator tightens rules on forwards as sol gains

LIMA: Peru's banking regulator further restricted the ability of banks to make big bets in the currency market on Monday

Published 10 Dec, 2012 09:34pm

Financial

Peru's cenbank buys $60 million, sol at strongest in 16 yrs

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $60 million in the local spot market on Friday but the sol currency finished bidding 0.

Published 07 Dec, 2012 09:33pm

Financial

Dollar rallies vs euro on US jobs data; Fed ahead

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro on Friday for a third consecutive day after the release of better-than-expect

Published 07 Dec, 2012 09:24pm

Financial

C$ strongest in a month after jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against the US dollar for the fourth straight session on Friday, jumping to a

Published 07 Dec, 2012 09:24pm

Financial

Brazil central bank assessing demand for dollars

SAO PAULO: Brazil's central bank said on Friday it was conducting a survey to gauge demand for dollars in the foreign ex

Published 07 Dec, 2012 09:09pm

Financial

Euro slides on rate-cut hopes after ECB decision

NEW YORK: The euro was on track for its sharpest decline against the dollar in a month on Thursday after comments from t

Published 06 Dec, 2012 10:59pm

Financial

Brazil real up for 4th straight day, rates sink

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's real gained for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday while domestic interest rates plunged

Published 06 Dec, 2012 10:25pm

Financial

Euro falls against dollar after Spain bond auction, data

NEW YORK: The euro slipped from a seven-week high against the dollar on Wednesday after a disappointing Spanish bond auc

Published 05 Dec, 2012 09:46pm

Financial

Euro surges to six-week high vs dollar; outlook cautious

NEW YORK: The euro gained for a fourth straight session against the dollar on Monday to hit a six-week high as news from

Published 03 Dec, 2012 11:00pm

Financial

Dollar extends losses versus yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar extended losses versus the yen and slightly added to losses versus the euro on Monday after US data

Published 03 Dec, 2012 03:30pm

Financial

C$ slips after weak Canada GDP, US consumer data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened marginally against the US currency on Friday as domestic economic growth data disa

Published 01 Dec, 2012 12:28am

Financial

Brazil's real slumps to 3-1/2-year low on GDP disappointment

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian real closed at its weakest in over 3-1/2 years on Friday after third-quarter economic data

Published 01 Dec, 2012 12:12am

Financial

Euro rises vs dollar, heads for 4th straight month of gains

NEW YORK: The euro rose to its highest in more than five weeks against the dollar on Friday, heading for its fourth stra

Published 01 Dec, 2012 12:10am

Financial

C$ stumbles after weak Canada GDP, US consumer data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the US currency on Friday as domestic economic growth data disappointed an

Published 30 Nov, 2012 02:51pm

Financial

Euro benefits from US 'fiscal cliff' hopes

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar Thursday, boosted by hopes that US politicians will find a compromise to avoi

Published 29 Nov, 2012 11:33pm

Financial

Euro holds gains vs dollar after US economic data

NEW YORK: The euro held gains against the dollar on Thursday as US economic data pointed to an upbeat outlook for the ec

Published 29 Nov, 2012 02:07pm

Financial

Euro dips as risk appetite wanes on Greece, US fiscal woes (Updates

NEW YORK: The euro fell broadly on Wednesday as risk appetite waned on worries about how a deal on Greek debt will be im

Published 28 Nov, 2012 10:09pm

Financial

C$ weakens, bonds up after news Carney to quit BoC

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened and bond prices rose on Monday as investors digested news that the governor of the

Published 26 Nov, 2012 10:14pm

Financial

Euro pulls back slightly as market eyes Greece, US fiscal deal

NEW YORK: The euro retreated against the dollar and yen on Monday but remained within reach of recent highs as investors

Published 26 Nov, 2012 09:45pm

Financial

euro,shres slip on Greece, US fiscal talks

NEW YORK: Stocks around the globe and the euro declined on Monday, with investors cautious over whether Greece will rece

Published 26 Nov, 2012 09:24pm

Financial

C$ strengthens to session high after inflation data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to a session high against its US counterpart on Friday after slightly higher t

Published 23 Nov, 2012 01:54pm

Financial

C$ softens in quiet trade after weak retail data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar softened against the US currency on Thursday after domestic retail sales data came in weake

Published 22 Nov, 2012 02:57pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $20 million, sol ends bidding stronger

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $20 million in the local spot market on Wednesday but the sol currency finished bidding

Published 21 Nov, 2012 10:14pm

Financial

Brazil likely to let real slip, but not much

SAO PAULO: Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is likely to loosen the informal trading band for the country's currency a

Published 21 Nov, 2012 10:01pm

Financial

Mexico peso firms, Brazil real wobbles near low

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso firmed on Tuesday, helped by optimism over US fiscal negotiations, while Brazil's real teeter

Published 20 Nov, 2012 09:10pm

Financial

Euro hits near 2-week high on Greece, US budget optimism

NEW YORK: The euro on Monday leaped to its highest level against the dollar in nearly two weeks, buoyed by appetite for

Published 19 Nov, 2012 11:14pm

Financial

Latam currencies rally on US, Greece economic hopes

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies rallied broadly on Monday, as hopes of a funding deal for Greece and signs of progr

Published 19 Nov, 2012 10:56pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $20 million, sol ends stronger

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $20 million in the local spot market on Monday but the sol ended bidding 0.35 percent s

Published 19 Nov, 2012 10:47pm

Financial

Dollar pares losses slightly vs yen after US housing data

NEW YORK: The dollar slightly pared losses versus the Japanese yen and briefly pared losses versus the euro on Monday af

Published 19 Nov, 2012 03:33pm

Financial

C$ strengthens, fuelled by US budget hopes

TORONTO: Canada's dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday, touching its strongest level in more than a week

Published 19 Nov, 2012 02:05pm

Financial

Yen on track to post worst week since February; euro down

NEW YORK: The yen recovered slightly on Friday but was still on track to post it worst weekly performance against the do

Published 16 Nov, 2012 10:56pm

Financial

C$ pared losses after constructive fiscal meeting

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pared losses against the US dollar on Friday after touching a 3/12 month low late in the mo

Published 16 Nov, 2012 10:44pm

Financial

Yen slides on expectations of more easing; euro up 2nd day

NEW YORK: The yen lost more than 1 percent of its value against the dollar for a second straight session on Thursday, hi

Published 15 Nov, 2012 11:38pm

Financial

Euro edges higher on dollar

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher against the dollar Wednesday as markets remained relatively calm despite fresh tensions

Published 15 Nov, 2012 04:19am

Financial

Latam FX slips on US fiscal worries, Mexico up

SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY: Latin American currencies slipped on Monday as lingering US fiscal concerns drove Wall Street sto

Published 12 Nov, 2012 11:11pm

Financial

Euro hovers near 2-month low as Greece fears linger

NEW YORK: The euro treaded water against the dollar on Monday, but hovered close to a recent two-month low as uncertaint

Published 12 Nov, 2012 11:07pm

Financial

Euro slides to two-month low vs dollar after ECB

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a two-month low against the dollar on Thursday after the European Central Bank held interest

Published 08 Nov, 2012 11:20pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $20 million, sol ends weaker

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $20 million in the local spot market on Thursday and the sol currency finished bidding

Published 08 Nov, 2012 10:46pm

Financial

Mexico's peso breaks 100-day SMA, extends losses

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso weakened sharply to a two-month low on Thursday as global markets fell on mounting concerns a

Published 08 Nov, 2012 10:08pm

Financial

C$ touches 1-week low, tracks falling equities

TORONTO: Canada's dollar retreated to its weakest level against its US counterpart in more than a week on Thursday, trac

Published 08 Nov, 2012 09:37pm

Financial

C$ pares losses after North American data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pared early losses against the US dollar on Thursday after North American economic data, wh

Published 08 Nov, 2012 02:00pm

Financial

Euro extends losses vs dollar, hits session low

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar and hit a session low in early New York trade on Thursday after European Cent

Published 08 Nov, 2012 01:59pm

Financial

Peru's central bank bought $20 million, sol ends weaker

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $20 million in the local spot market on Wednesday and the sol currency finished bidding

Published 07 Nov, 2012 07:36pm

Financial

Euro falls versus US dollar on Greece; US election eyed

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a near two-month low against the US dollar on Monday on uncertainty over a Greek vote on refo

Published 05 Nov, 2012 10:45pm

Financial

Dollar firms on upbeat US jobs report

NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened against other major currencies Friday after an upbeat US jobs report for October highl

Published 02 Nov, 2012 11:17pm

Financial

C$ leaps to 1-week high as US jobs data impresses

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar jumped to a more than one-week high against its US counterpart on Friday and outperformed a

Published 02 Nov, 2012 11:13pm

Financial

Euro extends losses versus dollar, hits session low

NEW YORK: The euro extended losses against the dollar in afternoon New York trade on Friday as US stocks fell further, b

Published 02 Nov, 2012 09:38pm

Financial

C$ ends near flat after GDP data shows contraction

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened below parity against the US currency before clawing back to end little changed on

Published 01 Nov, 2012 01:15am

Financial

C$ near 2-1/2 month low, volumes light on storm

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hovered near parity with the US currency on Tuesday after a massive storm slammed into the

Published 30 Oct, 2012 02:27pm

Financial

C$ slips as weak earnings weigh on sentiment

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged lower against the US currency on Friday as weak corporate earnings weighed on the mar

Published 26 Oct, 2012 04:20pm

Financial

Euro briefly trades positive versus dollar

NEW YORK: The euro briefly erased losses versus the US dollar on Friday as fears about Spain abated some what. The e

Published 26 Oct, 2012 04:09pm

Financial

C$ retreats as rate hike "less imminent"

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday after the head of the Bank of Canada said

Published 25 Oct, 2012 12:00am

Financial

Dollar holds gains vs euro as Fed stays the course

NEW YORK: The dollar held gains against the euro on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered no surprises at its po

Published 24 Oct, 2012 11:58pm

Financial

C$ stronger after hawkish central bank statement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Wednesday, boosted by a hawkish statement from t

Published 24 Oct, 2012 12:49pm

Financial

Euro slides on fears over global growth, Spain's debt

NEW YORK: The euro tumbled against the yen and hit a one-week low versus the dollar on Tuesday as concerns about a globa

Published 23 Oct, 2012 08:43pm

Financial

Mexico's peso slumps past 13/dollar to nearly 6-week low

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso blew past the psychological 13 per dollar level to trade at its weakest level in nearly 6-wee

Published 23 Oct, 2012 03:53pm

Financial

C$ recovers from 10-week low before rate decision

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a more than 10-week low against the US currency on Monday, hurt by a blocked foreign ta

Published 22 Oct, 2012 11:07pm

Financial

Yen plunges as BoJ leans to easing, euro rises on Spain

NEW YORK: The yen plummeted to multi-month lows versus the dollar and euro on Monday on heightened expectations that the

Published 22 Oct, 2012 10:14pm

Financial

Euro slips vs dollar as uncertainty on Spain persists

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Friday, retreating from the top of its recent trading range as a lack of v

Published 19 Oct, 2012 11:25pm

Financial

Speculators boost short US dollar bets in latest week: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators boosted their bets against the US dollar in the latest week, according to data from the C

Published 19 Oct, 2012 10:23pm

Financial

Euro falls vs dollar; US jobless claims data weak

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Thursday as uncertainty surrounding the US job market overshadowed favorab

Published 18 Oct, 2012 10:59pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $150 million, sol ends stronger at new record

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $150 million in the local spot market on Wednesday but the sol currency finished biddin

Published 17 Oct, 2012 11:33pm

Financial

Euro pushes higher as yen drops

NEW YORK: The euro kept up its weeklong-climb Wednesday as expectations mounted of a fresh rescue deal for Greece and Sp

Published 17 Oct, 2012 11:03pm

Financial

Euro hits 1-month high as Moody's affirms Spain rating

NEW YORK: Global stocks rose and the euro hit a one-month high on Wednesday, helped by brighter prospects for resolving

Published 17 Oct, 2012 10:55pm

Financial

Latam FX edges higher on China hopes, US data

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies edged up on Wednesday on better-than-anticipated US housing data and hopes tha

Published 17 Oct, 2012 08:58pm

Financial

Prices fall as stock, euro rally dampens bond demand

NEW YORK: US Treasuries prices fell on Tuesday as stocks rose on strong earnings from Goldman Sachs and talk of aid for

Published 16 Oct, 2012 04:51pm

Financial

Yen slips as euro-dollar trades flat

NEW YORK: Japan's yen slipped again Monday while the dollar traded flat against the euro as China's trade balance sent p

Published 15 Oct, 2012 11:44pm

Financial

C$ ends little changed despite Carney speech

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended little changed against the US currency on Monday as an improving appetite for risk of

Published 15 Oct, 2012 10:06pm

Financial

Euro falls vs dollar, hostage to Spain uncertainty

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Monday, in a day of volatile day, as investors awaited clarity on when Spa

Published 15 Oct, 2012 09:56pm

Financial

US Treasury delays China currency report into November

WASHINGTON: The US Treasury said on Friday it will delay a semi-annual currency report until after a finance meeting in

Published 12 Oct, 2012 11:26pm

Financial

C$ little changed, softer commodities weigh

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar traded little changed against the US currency on Friday, with weaker commodity prices weigh

Published 12 Oct, 2012 10:52pm

Financial

Euro gains as Spain bailout expectations rise

NEW YORK: The euro pushed higher Friday amid more expectations that Spain will give in and request a bailout that would

Published 12 Oct, 2012 10:49pm

Financial

Euro rises vs dollar for first time in 4 days

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar for the first time in four days on Thursday after the head of the Internation

Published 11 Oct, 2012 09:19pm

Financial

Latam FX gains, Brazil yields drop

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies gained on Thursday as stronger-than-forecast US jobs data encouraged investors to t

Published 11 Oct, 2012 05:55pm

Financial

Major currencies flat as Fed report fails to excite

NEW YORK: The euro edged slightly higher against the dollar Wednesday in a generally quiet forex market unmoved by the s

Published 10 Oct, 2012 10:40pm

Financial

Euro flat vs dollar as investors eye Spain, Greece

NEW YORK: The euro was stable against the dollar on Wednesday after a two-day decline as investors waited to see whether

Published 10 Oct, 2012 07:35pm

Financial

Greece worries propel dollar higher

NEW YORK: The dollar gained ground against the euro Monday as fresh worries about Greece and Spain roiled the eurozone.

Published 08 Oct, 2012 11:20pm

Financial

Mexico peso drops on growth concern, real flat

SAO PAULO: Concerns about global growth and the euro zone weighed on Latin American currencies on Monday, although the B

Published 08 Oct, 2012 10:26pm

Financial

Brazil real down on intervention, Mexico peso up

SAO PAULO: Mexican peso firmed on Friday after an unexpected drop in the US unemployment rate encouraged investors to ta

Published 05 Oct, 2012 04:10pm

Financial

Euro hits 2-week highs as ECB says ready to buy bonds

NEW YORK: The euro hit two-week highs against the US dollar and yen on Thursday after the European Central Bank's chief

Published 04 Oct, 2012 10:33pm

Financial

Mexican peso seen making little headway into 2013

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso's gains are expected to be limited in the coming year, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday,

Published 04 Oct, 2012 08:05pm

Financial

Brazil real seen stable at 2/dollar for months

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's interventions in the foreign exchange market have helped convince economists that the real will

Published 04 Oct, 2012 07:19pm

Financial

Euro, pound slip ahead of ECB and BoE policy meetings

NEW YORK: The US dollar moved higher against the euro and the pound while the Japanese yen fell again Wednesday ahead of

Published 03 Oct, 2012 11:53pm

Financial

Mexico peso up on US data; China, Spain weigh

SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso edged up on Wednesday after encouraging US employment and service sector data impro

Published 03 Oct, 2012 11:50pm

Financial

C$ plumbs 4-week low on weak data, oil price

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dropped to a near four-week low against the US dollar on Wednesday, dragged down by weak ov

Published 03 Oct, 2012 11:42pm

Financial

Dollar rallies broadly, lifted by upbeat US data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday after data showed US companies added more jobs than expected last month, boosting

Published 03 Oct, 2012 11:12pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain on US data

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies gained on Monday as investors kicked off the last quarter of the year with ren

Published 01 Oct, 2012 10:42pm

Financial

US dollar net shorts largest since early Aug 2011: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators boosted bets against the US dollar in the latest week to the highest in more than a year,

Published 28 Sep, 2012 11:21pm

Financial

Peru's central bank offers to buy dollars, sol stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank offered to buy dollars in the local spot market on Wednesday as the sol currency traded stable

Published 26 Sep, 2012 10:00pm

Financial

Latam currencies weaken on euro zone fears

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies fell slightly on Wednesday as growing opposition to austerity measures in Spai

Published 26 Sep, 2012 09:57pm

Financial

Euro falls on pain in Spain as its bond yield tops 6 pct

NEW YORK: The euro slid to a two-week low against the dollar on Wednesday as Spain's economy weakened sharply and its 10

Published 26 Sep, 2012 09:42pm

Financial

Dollar gains on more gloom in Europe

NEW YORK: The dollar picked up ground on the euro Monday as eurozone leaders appeared again divided on going ahead with

Published 24 Sep, 2012 11:28pm

Financial

C$ hits two-week low, hurt by Europe worries

TORONTO: Canada's dollar ended weaker against the US currency on Monday, hurt by a drop in commodity prices, as investor

Published 24 Sep, 2012 11:09pm

Financial

Euro falls to more than one-week low vs dollar, yen

NEW YORK: The euro fell to its lowest in more than a week against the dollar and yen on Monday as a weak German business

Published 24 Sep, 2012 11:09pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $100 million, sol ends bidding stronger

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $100 million in the local spot market on Monday but the sol currency finished bidding 0

Published 24 Sep, 2012 11:01pm

Financial

Euro gains on reports of Spain progress

NEW YORK: The euro gained ground on the dollar Friday amid talk that Spain was on the cusp of a rescue deal that would s

Published 21 Sep, 2012 10:22pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $20 million, sol ends bidding stronger

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $20 million in the local spot market on Friday but the sol currency rallied on expectat

Published 21 Sep, 2012 10:12pm

Financial

Latam FX markets stall; intervention fears rise

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies were little changed or weaker on Friday as investors grew increasingly worried

Published 21 Sep, 2012 08:56pm

Financial

Yen higher, euro back below $1.30 level

NEW YORK: The yen pushed higher Thursday while the euro fell back below the $1.30 line after a week-long trip above that

Published 20 Sep, 2012 10:49pm

Financial

Weak Chinese data weighs on Latam currencies

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies edged down on Thursday as weak manufacturing data in China, Europe, and the United

Published 20 Sep, 2012 10:41pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on global growth concerns; euro slips

NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against major currencies on Thursday after weak data from the United States, Europe and Chi

Published 20 Sep, 2012 10:12pm

Financial

Yen rises, reversing losses after BoJ's aggressive easing

NEW YORK: Yen rose broadly on Wednesday, erasing earlier losses triggered after the Bank of Japan eased monetary policy

Published 19 Sep, 2012 04:55pm

Financial

Brazil real falls on intervention, Mexican peso down

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real weakened about 1 percent on Monday as the central bank intervened to offset possible dolla

Published 17 Sep, 2012 11:10pm

Financial

Dollar hangs around 7-month lows as BOJ eyed

NEW YORK: The dollar traded near seven-month lows against major currencies on Monday after last week's Federal Reserve a

Published 17 Sep, 2012 11:08pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $40 million, sol ends bidding weaker

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $40 million in the local spot market on Monday and the sol currency finished bidding 0.

Published 17 Sep, 2012 11:00pm

Financial

Canadian dollar weakens as QE rally fades

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dropped against its US counterpart on Monday, easing further from 13-month highs hit in the

Published 17 Sep, 2012 10:18pm

Financial

Latam FX gains, Brazil steps up intervention

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies firmed Friday on bets that more US monetary stimulus will push a flood

Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:27am

Financial

C$ relinquishes recent highs, factory data drags

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar surrendered gains against the US currency on Friday, as grim manufacturing sales data dampe

Published 14 Sep, 2012 11:46pm

Financial

Brazil's central bank sells $370.6mn in reverse currency swaps

SAO PAULO: Brazil's central bank sold just $370.6 million in a second auction of reverse currency swaps on Friday as par

Published 14 Sep, 2012 11:19pm

Financial

Speculators short US dollar in latest week : CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators again turned negative on the US dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Com

Published 14 Sep, 2012 11:02pm

Financial

US dollar slumps as Fed, ECB actions weigh

NEW YORK: Dollar dropped against most currencies on Friday, hitting a more than four-month low versus the euro a day aft

Published 14 Sep, 2012 04:13pm

Financial

C$ strikes 13-mth high after aggressive Fed move

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to its firmest level in more than a year against its US counterpart after the

Published 13 Sep, 2012 11:56pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $60 million, sol ends bidding stronger

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $60 million in the local spot market on Thursday but the sol currency ended bidding 0.2

Published 13 Sep, 2012 11:51pm

Financial

Euro pares gains vs dollar, remains at 4 month high

NEW YORK: The euro pared gains against the dollar in choppy trade on Thursday, but remained at a four month high after t

Published 13 Sep, 2012 10:49pm

Financial

Brazil to curb real's gains as Fed stokes 'currency war'

BRASILIA: Brazil pledged on Thursday to deploy an "arsenal" of measures to protect its economy from fallout from the US

Published 13 Sep, 2012 10:19pm

Financial

Latam currencies edge up before Fed, real flat

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies edged up on Thursday before a widely-expected announcement of stimulus measures by

Published 13 Sep, 2012 05:05pm

Financial

C$ eases from highs ahead of Fed announcement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slid against the US dollar on Wednesday after a four-day rally, with traders looking ahead

Published 12 Sep, 2012 11:44pm

Financial

Peru's central bank offers to buy dollars as sol gains

LIMA: Peru's central bank offered to buy dollars in the local spot market on Wednesday as the sol currency strengthened

Published 12 Sep, 2012 10:52pm

Financial

Euro advances to 4-mth highs vs dollar on German ruling

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to a four-month peak against the dollar on Wednesday after Germany's Constitutional Court app

Published 12 Sep, 2012 10:24pm

Financial

Brazil real weakens as central bank defends currency

RIO DE JANEIRO: The Brazilian real weakened o n Wednesday after the country's central bank intervened to halt four sessi

Published 12 Sep, 2012 09:57pm

Financial

Argentina currency policy creates multi-headed monster

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's increasingly tough currency controls have spawned multiple exchange rates that hurt savers wit

Published 12 Sep, 2012 09:52pm

Financial

Euro rises ahead of German court ESM ruling

NEW YORK: The euro gained against the dollar Tuesday amid rising expectations that a German court will rule in favor of

Published 11 Sep, 2012 10:20pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain on Fed bets, Moody's warning

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies gained on Tuesday as a Moody's warning on US credit ratings weighed on the dollar g

Published 11 Sep, 2012 06:46pm

Financial

US dollar falls as Fed, Moody's weigh; euro eyes German ruling

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against most major currencies on Tuesday on expectations the Federal Reserve will soon unve

Published 11 Sep, 2012 06:42pm

Financial

Aussie dollar rises 3-week high

NEW YORK: Australian dollar rose to a nearly three-week high versus a broadly struggling greenback on Tuesday, boosted b

Published 11 Sep, 2012 03:25pm

Financial

Euro drops first time in 4 days but Fed could limit downside

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar for the first time in four days on Monday, a reversal that may prove to be tr

Published 10 Sep, 2012 10:44pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $40 million, sol ends bidding stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $40 million on the local spot market on Monday and the sol currency ended bidding stabl

Published 10 Sep, 2012 10:22pm

Financial

Canadian dollar rests near 12-month high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hovered at a one-year high versus the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by last week's strong dom

Published 10 Sep, 2012 01:03pm

Financial

C$ crests to 12-month high as jobs top views

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar peaked to its firmest level in a year against its US counterpart on Friday as a "perfect st

Published 07 Sep, 2012 10:31pm

Financial

US dollar falls, gold rallies as jobs data spurs Fed hope

NEW YORK: The US dollar sank against major currencies on Friday and gold prices jumped to a six-month high as anemic Ame

Published 07 Sep, 2012 10:29pm

Financial

C$ soars to strongest level since Sept. 2011

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched its strongest level in nearly a year on Friday after Canadian employment data showe

Published 07 Sep, 2012 01:34pm

Financial

Dollar falls on weak US jobs report, shares trim gains

LONDON: The dollar fell and US stock futures lost ground after a smaller than expected rise in nonfarm payrolls for Augu

Published 07 Sep, 2012 01:29pm

Financial

Euro rallies vs dollar on ECB bond-buying plan

NEW YORK: The euro hit a two-month peak against the US dollar in choppy trading on Thursday after the European Central B

Published 06 Sep, 2012 10:37pm

Financial

C$ rallies on US labor news, ECB move

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar advanced against its US counterpart on Friday morning, buoyed by some rare positive data fr

Published 06 Sep, 2012 02:44pm

Financial

Euro falls to fresh session low vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a fresh session low against the dollar on Thursday with investors remaining disappointed that

Published 06 Sep, 2012 02:07pm

Financial

Dollar gains as ECB meeting looms

NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened Tuesday despite the release of glum manufacturing data as traders geared up for the

Published 04 Sep, 2012 10:59pm

Financial

Euro slips vs dollar ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro slipped against the dollar o n Tuesday as investors grew cautious on fears a European Central Bank pl

Published 04 Sep, 2012 06:39pm

Financial

C$ rallies to strongest close since late April

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar on Friday rallied to its strongest close against the greenback since late April after data

Published 31 Aug, 2012 11:23pm

Financial

Specs turn short US dollar, 1st time in nearly a year

NEW YORK: Currency speculators turned negative on the US dollar in the latest week for the first time in nearly a year,

Published 31 Aug, 2012 10:53pm

Financial

Dollar drops as Bernanke reinforces easing hopes

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to an eight-week low against the euro and two-week low against the yen on Friday after Fede

Published 31 Aug, 2012 10:46pm

Financial

Dollar falls before Bernanke, euro hits 8-week high

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a three-month low against major currencies on Friday as investors waited to see if Feder

Published 31 Aug, 2012 01:54pm

Financial

C$ firms to session high after GDP beats forecasts

TORONTO: Canada's dollar climbed to a session high against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed the country's

Published 31 Aug, 2012 12:53pm

Financial

C$ ends weaker as investors eye Fed, ECB

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar retreated against the US currency on Thursday, tracking losses on global stock markets and

Published 30 Aug, 2012 09:33pm

Financial

Euro slips versus dollar ahead of Bernanke speech

NEW YORK: The euro slipped for a second day against the dollar on Thursday as investors pared back expectations Federal

Published 30 Aug, 2012 08:16pm

Financial

Latam currencies mixed ahead of Bernanke speech

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies traded mixed on Thursday as investors waited for clear signs on the prospects

Published 30 Aug, 2012 08:05pm

Financial

Latam currencies fall as Fed action bets reduced

RIO DE JANEIRO: Mexico 's peso and Brazil's real hit their weakest levels in three weeks after a n upward revision to US

Published 29 Aug, 2012 11:40pm

Financial

Euro falls vs dollar as investors look to Bernanke

NEW YORK: The euro declined against the dollar on Wednesday, reversing some of the previous session's gains, though loss

Published 29 Aug, 2012 11:27pm

Financial

C$ firms near 3-1/2 month high on Fed hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the US currency on Tuesday, returning to a 3 1/2 month high hit last week, h

Published 28 Aug, 2012 09:31pm

Financial

Euro rises vs dollar, eyeing Bernanke speech, ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar for the first time in three sessions on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes of bond-buyi

Published 28 Aug, 2012 07:58pm

Financial

Brazil real falls on rate cut bets, Mexico peso flat

SAO PAULO: The Brazilian real weakened as much as 1 percent on Tuesday on bets the central bank would signal its monetar

Published 28 Aug, 2012 07:51pm

Financial

Euro lower versus dollar; Bernanke ahead

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Monday in thin trading after a bigger-than-expected drop in German busines

Published 27 Aug, 2012 09:54pm

Financial

C$ inches higher in quiet trade

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose modestly against the US dollar on Monday, as the markets eyed major events later this

Published 27 Aug, 2012 09:46pm

Financial

Latam FX weak on doubts about Fed stimulus

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's real and Mexico's peso weakened on Thursday after comments by a US Federal Reserve official tem

Published 23 Aug, 2012 08:36pm

Financial

Euro hits 7-week high vs dollar on Spain aid talks news

NEW YORK: The euro soared to a seven-week high against the US dollar on Thursday on a report that Spain is negotiating w

Published 23 Aug, 2012 08:26pm

Financial

Euro climbs to 7-week high vs dollar on Fed, PMI data

NEW YORK: The euro rallied to a fresh seven-week high against the US dollar on Thursday after Federal Reserve minutes hi

Published 23 Aug, 2012 01:10pm

Financial

Mexican peso gets hit from US data

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso slipped 0.50 percent against the dollar on Thursday after US data showed applications for

Published 23 Aug, 2012 01:07pm

Financial

C$ little changed amid weak data, rate hike doubt

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed near one-week lows on Thursday, failing to gain traction despite a move

Published 23 Aug, 2012 01:04pm

Financial

US dollar pummeled by Fed's willingness for more stimulus

NEW YORK: The US dollar suffered stinging losses on Wednesday, undermined by the US Federal Reserve saying it is willing

Published 23 Aug, 2012 12:10am

Financial

Mexico peso up on Fed minutes, Brazil real down

RIO DE JANEIRO: Mexico's peso gained on Wednesday after minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting bolstered b

Published 22 Aug, 2012 10:30pm

Financial

C$ weakens on retail data, oversold market

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar continued its retreat on Wednesday from the 3-1/2 month highs of the previous session, at o

Published 22 Aug, 2012 10:28pm

Financial

Dollar falls on easing eurozone fears

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against other major currencies Tuesday as investors grew more willing to take risks amid s

Published 22 Aug, 2012 04:36am

Financial

Latam FX mixed on economic outlook concerns

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies traded mixed for a second day on Friday as investors sought signs about the di

Published 17 Aug, 2012 04:52pm

Financial

Dollar hits 5-week high vs yen after US consumer survey

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a five-week high versus the yen while the euro fell to a session low against the greenback on F

Published 17 Aug, 2012 03:43pm

Financial

Euro falls below $1.23 after US consumer sentiment survey

NEW YORK: The euro extended losses versus the dollar on Friday after a survey showed US consumer sentiment improving in

Published 17 Aug, 2012 03:05pm

Financial

C$ weakens to session low after inflation data

TORONTO: Canada's dollar slipped to a session low against its US counterpart on Friday after the country's inflation cam

Published 17 Aug, 2012 01:39pm

Financial

C$ hits 3-month high vs US$, record against euro

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose to its strongest level in more than three months against its US counterpart and a reco

Published 16 Aug, 2012 10:06pm

Financial

C$ holds steady after recent surge

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Thursday as the currency's recent surge wa

Published 16 Aug, 2012 12:48pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $110 million, sol stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $110 million on the spot market on Wednesday and the local sol currency finished biddin

Published 15 Aug, 2012 08:17pm

Financial

Latam FX dip as strong US data buoys dollar

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies were flat to weaker on Tuesday after strong US economic data raised doubts over whe

Published 14 Aug, 2012 06:24pm

Financial

Speculators long US dollar bets unchanged in latest week: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators bets in favor of the US dollar were unchanged in the latest week, according to data from

Published 10 Aug, 2012 09:10pm

Financial

Euro down for 3rd day as risk appetite ebbs

NEW YORK: The euro fell for a third day against the dollar on Friday and commodity-linked currencies such as the Austral

Published 10 Aug, 2012 01:31pm

Financial

Dollar holds gains vs yen, euro after US jobless claims

NEW YORK: The dollar held gains against the yen and euro on Thursday after data showed US weekly jobless claims came in

Published 09 Aug, 2012 12:48pm

Financial

C$ hits 3-month high on central bank hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched a three-month peak against its US counterpart on Wednesday, supported by recovering

Published 08 Aug, 2012 10:14pm

Financial

Euro slips versus dollar after weak German data

NEW YORK: The euro edged lower against the dollar on Wednesday, pressured by soft German economic data, but losses were

Published 08 Aug, 2012 08:42pm

Financial

Euro gains for 3rd day on expectation of ECB action

NEW YORK: The euro rose for a third straight session against the dollar on Tuesday, underpinned by expectations the Euro

Published 07 Aug, 2012 01:52pm

Financial

C$ firms to near 3-month high on ECB hopes

TORONTO: Canada's dollar firmed to its strongest level in nearly three months against its US counterpart on Tuesday, boo

Published 07 Aug, 2012 12:38pm

Financial

Euro edges higher vs dollar on ECB hopes

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher against the dollar on Monday, extending previous session's gains on hopes the European C

Published 06 Aug, 2012 09:43pm

Financial

US data helps fuel C$ rally

TORONTO: Canada's dollar traded at a stronger level than the US currency on Friday for the first time in more than 2 mon

Published 03 Aug, 2012 11:20pm

Financial

C$ stronger than US$ for first time since May

TORONTO: Canada's dollar traded at a stronger level than the US currency on Friday for the first time in more than 2 mon

Published 03 Aug, 2012 01:43pm

Financial

After nearing US$ parity, C$ sinks on ECB news

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar pulled back from near parity with the US currency to close weaker on Thursday after Europea

Published 02 Aug, 2012 11:06pm

Financial

Latam currencies weaken as ECB disappoints

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies weakened on Thursday after the European Central Bank disappointed investors wh

Published 02 Aug, 2012 03:18pm

Financial

C$ pulls back from near parity with US$ after ECB

TORONTO: Canada's dollar retreated after soaring to near parity with the US dollar on Thursday after European Central Ba

Published 02 Aug, 2012 03:18pm

Financial

Euro erases gains vs dollar to hit session low

NEW YORK: The euro surrendered gains versus the dollar to hit a session low in choppy trade on Thursday after European C

Published 02 Aug, 2012 01:27pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs euro, yen after US FOMC statement

New York: The dollar gained against the euro and yen on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve said the US economic reco

Published 01 Aug, 2012 08:17pm

Financial

C$ falls after US Fed statement; ECB eyed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level of the session against its US counterpart on Wednesday after the U

Published 01 Aug, 2012 08:00pm

Financial

Euro gains versus dollar, yen on ECB expectations

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher against the dollar and yen on Tuesday on expectations the European Central Bank may take

Published 31 Jul, 2012 04:35pm

Financial

Canadian dollar hits 11-week high stimulus hopes

TORONTO: Canada's dollar climbed to an 11-week high against the US dollar on Monday as expectations rose that the Europe

Published 30 Jul, 2012 11:46pm

Financial

Latam currencies rally on Draghi's pledge

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies rallied early on Thursday as remarks by the ECB chief Mario Draghi fueled bets

Published 26 Jul, 2012 01:55pm

Financial

C$ rallies on vow that ECB will act

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar climbed to a near one-week high on Thursday, tracking the euro and other risk assets higher

Published 26 Jul, 2012 01:20pm

Financial

Euro surges higher after Draghi pledge on single currency

NEW YORK: The euro soared against the dollar and other major currencies on Thursday, reversing earlier losses, after Eur

Published 26 Jul, 2012 01:08pm

Financial

Euro rises vs dollar but gains may prove short-lived

NEW YORK: The euro rose for the first time against the dollar in six days on Wednesday after a European Central Bank mem

Published 25 Jul, 2012 09:42pm

Financial

C$ flat as Europe stress, retail sales tug

TORONTO: Canada's dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday as bright spots contained in a domesti

Published 24 Jul, 2012 01:37pm

Financial

Euro trims losses vs dollar after US data

NEW YORK: The euro trimmed losses against the dollar on Tuesday after data showed US manufacturing expanded at its slowe

Published 24 Jul, 2012 01:32pm

Financial

Euro falls on Spain bailout fears, Moody's revisions

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a two-year low against the US dollar and a nearly 12-year trough against the yen on Monday on

Published 23 Jul, 2012 09:38pm

Financial

C$ slips vs US$, hits all-time high vs euro

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased to a more than one-week low against its US counterpart but climbed to an all-time hig

Published 23 Jul, 2012 08:34pm

Financial

Mexican peso slumps to 3-week low on Spain worries

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso slumped on Monday to its weakest since the end of June as concerns that Spain may need an int

Published 23 Jul, 2012 01:44pm

Financial

C$ slips vs US$ after weak inflation but rallies vs euro

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dipped to a session low against its US counterpart on Friday after weaker-than-expected dom

Published 20 Jul, 2012 08:48pm

Financial

Euro slides across the board on Spain fears

NEW YORK: The euro slid broadly on F riday, setting a two-year low against the dollar after Spain's Valencia region said

Published 20 Jul, 2012 07:26pm

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C$ slips vs US$ after weak inflation but rallies vs euro

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar dipped to a session low against its US counterpart on Friday after weaker-than-expected dom

Published 20 Jul, 2012 03:13pm

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Euro tumbles vs yen to lowest in more than 11 years

NEW YORK: The euro plummeted against the Japanese yen on Friday to its lowest in more than 11 years as investors sold th

Published 20 Jul, 2012 03:00pm

Financial

Peru cenbank buys $164 million, sol ends flat

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $164 million in the local spot market on Thursday, its fourth consecutive day of interv

Published 19 Jul, 2012 10:03pm

Financial

Pound, euro gain on dollar after weak US data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the pound and edged down slightly against the euro Thursday, as poor US data gave some

Published 19 Jul, 2012 10:03pm

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Euro falls as Spain's bank woes, weak US data haunt

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Thursday and touched a record low against the Australian dollar and a 3-1/

Published 19 Jul, 2012 08:47pm

Financial

Euro tumbles as Spain's bank woes, weak US data haunt

NEW YORK: The euro weakened broadly on Thursday, hitting a record low against the Australian dollar and a 3-1/2-year tro

Published 19 Jul, 2012 04:08pm

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Euro turns negative vs dollar as Schaeuble comments weigh

NEW YORK: The euro hit session lows against the dollar on Thursday after German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said

Published 19 Jul, 2012 01:58pm

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Euro declines across the board, weighed by Merkel

NEW YORK: The euro fell against most major currencies on Wednesday after comments from German Chancellor Angela Merkel c

Published 18 Jul, 2012 09:12pm

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Latam FX up as Wall St gains offset Bernanke

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies rose in synch with US stock markets on Tuesday, but investors remained cautiou

Published 17 Jul, 2012 09:03pm

Financial

Dollar recovers with Bernanke vague on further easing

NEW YORK: The dollar recovered from session lows o n T uesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered few hints

Published 17 Jul, 2012 06:16pm

Financial

C$ flat vs US$; market awaits central bank

TORONTO: Canada's dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Monday, but hit a record high versus the euro

Published 16 Jul, 2012 09:15pm

Financial

Dollar under pressure on rising speculation for US easing

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped to a one-month low against the yen on Monday after poor US retail sales data last month bol

Published 16 Jul, 2012 07:50pm

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Canadian dollar weakens after US data

TORONTO: Canada's dollar weakened to session low on Monday after data showed US retail sales fell for a third straight m

Published 16 Jul, 2012 12:56pm

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Dollar extends losses vs yen after US retail sales data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Monday after an unexpected contraction in US retail sales in June, bolstering the view that

Published 16 Jul, 2012 12:54pm

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Specs increase long dollar bets in latest week: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators increased their bets in favor of the US dollar in the latest week, according to data from

Published 13 Jul, 2012 10:35pm

Financial

C$ rallies with commodities, hits record vs euro

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose to a one-week high against the US currency on Friday and a record peak against the eur

Published 13 Jul, 2012 09:48pm

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Peru central bank buys $184mn, sol at 15-year high

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $184 million on Friday but the sol currency rose 0.23 percent to a new 15-year high, cl

Published 13 Jul, 2012 08:29pm

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C$ strengthens vs US$, hits record against euro

TORONTO: Canada's dollar closed stronger against its US counterpart and hit a record high against the euro on Thursday,

Published 12 Jul, 2012 10:11pm

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Euro sags to new 2-year low

NEW YORK: The euro fell below $1.22 for the first time in two years Thursday, dragged lower by eurozone debt fears and c

Published 12 Jul, 2012 09:50pm

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Peru's central bank offers to buy dollars as sol gains

LIMA: Peru's central bank offered to buy dollars in the local spot market on Thursday as the sol currency bid 0.22 perce

Published 12 Jul, 2012 09:39pm

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Mexico's peso slips on global economic woes

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso weakened sharply on Thursday as sentiment over the global economy soured after the Federal Re

Published 12 Jul, 2012 03:02pm

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C$ nears 2-week low vs US$ but rallies on crosses

TORONTO: Canada's dollar hit a near two-week low against its US counterpart on Thursday but rallied to a two-year high v

Published 12 Jul, 2012 01:31pm

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Dollar, euro hit session lows vs yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar and euro hit session lows versus the yen on Thursday after US data showed the number of Americans f

Published 12 Jul, 2012 01:05pm

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C$ gains with commodities, Fed minutes weigh

TORONTO: Canada's dollar closed stronger against the US currency on Wednesday, helped by higher commodity prices, but ga

Published 11 Jul, 2012 10:35pm

Financial

Dollar rises as Fed minutes show bond buys not imminent

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on W ednesday, pushing the euro to a fresh two-year low after minutes of last month's Federa

Published 11 Jul, 2012 09:21pm

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Euro tumbles to 2-year low vs dollar, Spain deal fails to buoy

NEW YORK: The euro slumped to a new two-year trough against the dollar and five-week low versus the yen on Tuesday after

Published 10 Jul, 2012 05:50pm

Financial

C$ sags to 1-week low on slow growth outlook

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar touched a one-week low against the US currency on Monday along with global stock prices on

Published 10 Jul, 2012 12:21am

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Euro rebounds slightly on dollar

NEW YORK: The euro got a slight bounce back against the dollar Monday after falling sharply last week, but not before hi

Published 09 Jul, 2012 10:02pm

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Euro nudges up from 2-year low but remains vulnerable

NEW YORK: The euro recovered from a two-year low against the dollar on Monday, but looked highly fragile on scant hopes

Published 09 Jul, 2012 04:01pm

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C$ stumbles on North American jobs data

TORONTO: Canada's dollar stumbled against the US currency along with global stock and commodity prices on Friday after j

Published 06 Jul, 2012 09:37pm

Financial

Euro falls to 2-year low vs US dollar

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a two-year low against the US dollar on Friday after a report showed US employers hired at a

Published 06 Jul, 2012 09:15pm

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Euro falls to 5-week low vs dollar after jobs data

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a five-week low against the dollar on Friday after a report showed US employers hired at a di

Published 06 Jul, 2012 01:50pm

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C$ falls to session low after US jobs data

TORONTO: Canada's dollar hit a session low against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed US employers hired at

Published 06 Jul, 2012 01:09pm

Financial

C$ falls to session low after US jobs data

TORONTO: Canada's dollar hit a session low against its US counterpart on Friday after data showed US employers hired at

Published 06 Jul, 2012 01:09pm

Financial

Mexico peso weakens sharply on weak US job growth

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso weakened sharply on Friday after US job growth in June fell short of expectations, boding poo

Published 06 Jul, 2012 01:03pm

Financial

Dollar gains after Europe, China central bank moves

NEW YORK: Central bank moves to stimulate growth in the eurozone, Britain and China with rate cuts and more liquidity ma

Published 06 Jul, 2012 12:05am

Financial

Latam FX mixed after global central bank moves

SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY: The Mexican and Chilean pesos weakened on Thursday after another round of stimulus by central ban

Published 05 Jul, 2012 11:54pm

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C$ falls along with global stocks, oil

TORONTO: Canada's dollar fell from a seven-week peak against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed down by weaker global st

Published 05 Jul, 2012 09:53pm

Financial

Euro slumps broadly after ECB cuts rates

NEW YORK: The euro slumped against a range of currencies on Thursday, including a one-month low against the dollar, afte

Published 05 Jul, 2012 01:42pm

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C$ seen weaker before firming to US$ parity in 1 year

TORONTO: Canada's currency is seen weakening over the next six months before firming to the one-for-one mark with the US

Published 03 Jul, 2012 06:12pm

Financial

Euro falls against dollar as ECB meet looms

NEW YORK: The euro fell back against the dollar Monday, correcting after Friday's two-cent surge on the back of the new

Published 02 Jul, 2012 10:11pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs yen after weak US manufacturing survey

NEW YORK: The dollar extended losses against the yen o n Monday after data showed business activity in the US manufactur

Published 02 Jul, 2012 04:05pm

Financial

Euro falls to fresh session low vs dollar after ISM

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a fresh session low against the US dollar on Monday while the dollar fell to a fresh session

Published 02 Jul, 2012 03:11pm

Financial

Mexico peso little changed after presidential vote

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso was little changed on Monday after presidential front runner Enrique Pena Nieto, who campaign

Published 02 Jul, 2012 01:44pm

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C$ rallies as Europe deal boosts risk bid

TORONTO: Canada's dollar rose to a one-week high on Friday as a deal among European leaders on measures to contain the r

Published 29 Jun, 2012 11:09pm

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Specs lift US dollar bets in latest week: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators increased their bets in favor of the US dollar in the latest week, according to data from

Published 29 Jun, 2012 11:07pm

Financial

Chile peso jumps 1.68pc on EU deal, biggest gain in 7 mths

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso on Friday posted its biggest daily percentage gain since November 30 against the US dollar after

Published 29 Jun, 2012 10:37pm

Financial

Euro falls to more than 3-wk low as EU leaders meet

NEW YORK: The euro slipped against the dollar for a fourth straight day on Thursday and touched its lowest in more than

Published 28 Jun, 2012 09:53pm

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Euro slips to 2-week lows on summit doubts

NEW YORK: The euro slipped to it lowest in more than two weeks against the dollar on Tuesday as Spanish bond yields rose

Published 26 Jun, 2012 06:33pm

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Mexico's peso extends gains vs dollar, hits session high

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso gained sharply against the dollar on Tuesday ahead of a summit of European leaders where inve

Published 26 Jun, 2012 06:18pm

Financial

C$ sags as investors doubt Europe summit

TORONTO- Canada's dollar fell against its US counterpart on Monday and bond prices rose as global markets were rattled o

Published 25 Jun, 2012 10:56pm

Financial

India FX measures lift rupee from record low

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rallied on Monday on hopes for government measures to halt a slump in the currency, which hit a

Published 25 Jun, 2012 08:56am

Financial

C$ gains as stocks, commodities recover

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eked out a small gain against its US counterpart on Friday and outperformed its G10 currenc

Published 22 Jun, 2012 09:54pm

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Speculators pare long dollar bets in latest week

NEW YORK: Currency speculators pared their bets in favor of the US dollar in the latest week, according to data from the

Published 22 Jun, 2012 08:36pm

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Euro rises vs dollar on ECB collateral news

NEW YORK: The euro firmed against the US dollar on Friday after the European Central Bank said it would accept a wider r

Published 22 Jun, 2012 02:34pm

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C$ slips to session low after CPI data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a session low on Friday after domestic data showed Canada's annual inflation ra

Published 22 Jun, 2012 01:16pm

Financial

C$ sells off on global growth fears

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a one-week low against its US counterpart on Thursday as investor fears about slowi

Published 21 Jun, 2012 10:28pm

Financial

Dollar soars as weak data spurs safety demand

NEW YORK: The US dollar posted its biggest rise in more than three months against major currencies on Th ursday as weak

Published 21 Jun, 2012 10:08pm

Financial

Dollar erases losses vs euro as Bernanke speaks

NEW YORK: The US dollar erased its losses against the euro to trade slightly higher in mid-afternoon trade on Wednesday

Published 20 Jun, 2012 08:09pm

Financial

Mexico's Carstens says FX volatility may last into 2013

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso could continue to be punished "for more than a year" by global market volatility from Europe'

Published 19 Jun, 2012 07:25pm

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Euro rises on Greek news; dollar down ahead of Fed

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded against the dollar on Tuesday on optimism that Greece will renegotiate its bailout package

Published 19 Jun, 2012 06:31pm

Financial

Latam FX rise on central banks hopes

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies rose on Tuesday on talk European and US policymakers would provide additional monet

Published 19 Jun, 2012 06:28pm

Financial

Euro slips, sentiment sours after Greek vote

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Monday as initial enthusiasm over a weekend victory for pro-bailout parties in Greek election

Published 18 Jun, 2012 08:39pm

Financial

Speculators trim long USD bets in latest week: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators cut their bets in favor of the US dollar for the first time in six weeks in the latest we

Published 15 Jun, 2012 09:13pm

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C$ creeps up ahead of Greek vote, Fed meeting

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended slightly firmer against the greenback on Friday, supported by talk of collective acti

Published 15 Jun, 2012 08:50pm

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Euro up for 4th day on hopes of official action

NEW YORK: The euro climbed for a fourth straight session against the dollar on Friday, underpinned by expectations that

Published 15 Jun, 2012 08:27pm

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Euro extends losses vs dollar, hits global session low

NEW YORK: The euro extended losses against the dollar on Friday to hit a global session low ahead of this weekend's cruc

Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:44pm

Financial

C$ treads lightly ahead of Greek vote, FOMC

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar traded little changed against the greenback on Friday as investors held off big bets in the

Published 15 Jun, 2012 12:39pm

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C$ firms; focus still on Europe

TORONTO: Canada's dollar firmed against the greenback on Thursday, recovering from a late slide that mirrored US equity

Published 14 Jun, 2012 02:16pm

Financial

C$ little changed; soft US data weighs

TORONTO: Canada's dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday, with soft US economic data weighing

Published 13 Jun, 2012 07:46pm

Financial

Euro edges higher; Spanish yields, Greece cap gains

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher against the dollar and yen in volatile trade on Tuesday as risk aversion abated somewhat

Published 12 Jun, 2012 06:18pm

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Euro slips below $1.25 on Spain worries

WASHINGTON: The euro weakened against the dollar Monday, losing a bounce from a weekend bailout deal for Spanish banks a

Published 12 Jun, 2012 12:00am

Financial

Canada dollar weakens on Spain bank rescue worries

TORONTO: Canada's dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Monday, a s investors continued to worry about the euro

Published 11 Jun, 2012 10:09pm

Financial

Euro rally loses momentum as doubts about Spain persist

NEW YORK: The euro retreated from a near three-week high against the dollar on Monday as doubts lingered over whether Sp

Published 11 Jun, 2012 02:07pm

Financial

Euro slides as euro zone risks escalate

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the US dollar on Friday after a downgrade to Spain's credit rating and signs of economic

Published 09 Jun, 2012 12:11am

Financial

C$ closes little changed, eye on EU bank aid talks

TORONTO: Canada's dollar closed slightly firmer on Friday, with traders shrugging off tepid domestic jobs data and focus

Published 08 Jun, 2012 11:28pm

Financial

Mexico peso up on central bank statement; real trims loss

RIO DE JANEIRO: Mexico's peso firmed on Friday as policymakers dashed speculation of imminent rate cuts, while the Brazi

Published 08 Jun, 2012 11:11pm

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Dollar at highest since late May vs yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to its highest since May 25 against the yen o n Thursday after a report showed the number of A

Published 07 Jun, 2012 01:27pm

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C$ firms on China rate cut, Spain

TORONTO: Canada's dollar advanced against its US counterpart on Thursday as global slowdown fears eased after China's ce

Published 07 Jun, 2012 01:20pm

Financial

Euro rises on hopes of ECB aid

NEW YORK: The euro strengthened against the dollar and yen Wednesday as traders speculated that more economic stimulus i

Published 06 Jun, 2012 10:37pm

Financial

C$ rallies on stimulus optimism

TORONTO: Canada's dollar climbed to its highest level against its US counterpart in nearly a week on Wednesday as invest

Published 06 Jun, 2012 07:41pm

Financial

C$ rises on BoC policy news, but Spain trims gain

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Tuesday, boosted by signals the Bank of Canada is stil

Published 05 Jun, 2012 08:52pm

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Euro falls on Spain warning, G7 disappointment

NEW YORK: The euro slipped on Tuesday as Spain's treasury minister said high borrowing costs meant credit markets were c

Published 05 Jun, 2012 07:16pm

Financial

Dollar rates slip on more cash supply

NEW YORK: Investors charged banks and bond dealers less to borrow dollars on Tuesday as they showed more willingness to

Published 05 Jun, 2012 07:04pm

Financial

Euro rises as investors pare bearish bets on euro zone hopes

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded from last week's record lows against the dollar and yen on Monday as investors pared bearis

Published 04 Jun, 2012 08:42pm

Financial

Euro breaks above $1.2500 to four-day high

NEW YORK: The euro broke above $1.2500 to a four-day high on Monday on optimism that European leaders will arrive at a p

Published 04 Jun, 2012 02:24pm

Financial

Poor US jobs data batters dollar

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against other major currencies Friday after a dismal US jobs report showed the world's larg

Published 01 Jun, 2012 11:22pm

Financial

Most Latam currencies fall on global growth worries

MEXICO CITY: The Brazilian currency fell on Friday after disappointing domestic growth data along with weak economic rep

Published 01 Jun, 2012 11:09pm

Financial

C$ dives, bond yields sink to record

TORONTO: Canada's dollar hit its weakest level in six months on Friday and longer-term bond yields tumbled to record low

Published 01 Jun, 2012 10:07pm

Financial

European fiscal woes sink euro against dollar, yen

NEW YORK: The euro weakened on Thursday against the US dollar in a volatile session punctuated by concerns over Spain's

Published 31 May, 2012 11:57pm

Financial

C$ slides to 5-month low; bond yields drop

TORONTO: Canada's dollar slumped to a five-month trough against the US dollar on Thursday and longer-term bond yields hi

Published 31 May, 2012 11:42pm

Financial

Euro falls 1pc vs US dollar to near 2-year low

NEW YORK: The euro weakened 1 percent in value against the US dollar on Wednesday, slumping to a near two-year low as Eu

Published 30 May, 2012 09:41pm

Financial

Europe concerns push C$ to 4-1/2-month low

TORONTO: Canada's dollar skidded to a four-and-a-half month low against its US counterpart on Wednesday, and bond yields

Published 30 May, 2012 07:30pm

Financial

Euro drops to near 2-year low on Spain bank woes

NEW YORK: The euro slid to almost a two-year low against the dollar on Tuesday as worries about Spain's soaring borrowin

Published 29 May, 2012 05:41pm

Financial

China hopes support Latam FX, except real

RIO DE JANEIRO: Hopes the Chinese government may unveil new stimulus measures that would benefit Latin American exporter

Published 29 May, 2012 05:30pm

Financial

C$ gains in holiday-thinned trade

TORONTO: Canada's dollar climbed against its US counterpart on Monday, recovering from a four-and-a-half month low hit i

Published 28 May, 2012 11:03pm

Financial

C$ picks up on hope for Greek vote

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against its US counterpart on Monday, recovering from a four-and-a-half month low hi

Published 28 May, 2012 12:50pm

Financial

C$ ends near 4-month low on euro zone worries

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended weaker on Friday after tumbling to a four-month low against its US counterpart as inv

Published 25 May, 2012 11:20pm

Financial

Euro dips below $1.25 on Greek, Spanish woes

NEW YORK: The euro extended its slide against the dollar Friday, dipping below $1.25, under pressure from uncertainty ov

Published 25 May, 2012 11:17pm

Financial

Peru central bank sells $2m, sol gains slightly

LIMA: Peru's central bank sold $2 million on Friday in its first dollar sale since October 2011. The sol ended bidding 0

Published 25 May, 2012 07:32pm

Financial

US says China not manipulating yuan

WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday that China's currency remains "significantly undervalued" but Beijing's policy

Published 25 May, 2012 01:13pm

Financial

C$ stumbles as European fears overhang

TORONTO: Canada's dollar sank against its US counterpart on Thursday, once again touching its lowest level since January

Published 24 May, 2012 09:08pm

Financial

Euro surrenders gains vs dollar in volatile session

NEW YORK: The euro surrendered gains against the dollar in volatile trading o n Thursday as investors positioned ahead o

Published 24 May, 2012 05:44pm

Financial

C$ stabilizes from 4-month low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar steadied on Thursday after touching its weakest level in more than four months in the previ

Published 24 May, 2012 12:56pm

Financial

Europe fears push C$ to 4-month low

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar skidded to its lowest level in more than four months against its US counterpart on Wednesda

Published 23 May, 2012 10:43pm

Financial

Euro falls to almost two-year low on Greek fears

NEW YORK: The euro slumped to its weakest level against the dollar in nearly two years on Wednesday on doubts a meeting

Published 23 May, 2012 07:44pm

Financial

Euro edges up as focus shifts to EU meeting

NEW YORK: The euro rose slightly against the US dollar on Monday as traders paused for breath after driving the single c

Published 21 May, 2012 07:49pm

Financial

Euro slides but may see short-term bounce

NEW YORK: The euro weakened against the dollar on Monday, weighed down by concerns about Greece and Spain's debt problem

Published 21 May, 2012 02:20pm

Financial

C$ hits 4-month low in "new chapter" of Europe crisis

TORONTO: Canada's dollar hit a four-month low against the US dollar on Thursday as investors were gripped by worries abo

Published 17 May, 2012 09:17pm

Financial

C$ softens on Europe fears, North American data

TORONTOL: Canada's dollar softened against the US dollar on Thursday after uninspiring North American data failed to off

Published 17 May, 2012 02:33pm

Financial

Euro struggles on Greece and banking sector worries

NEW YORK: The euro recovered from a four-month low against the dollar to trade little changed against the dollar Thursda

Published 17 May, 2012 02:21pm

Financial

C$ falters on Greece worries

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar skidded against its US counterpart o n W ednesday as broader uncertainty over Greece's futu

Published 16 May, 2012 10:02pm

Financial

C$ weakens to 3-month low on Greek political woes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a three-month low against its US counterpart on Tuesday after Greece said it would hold

Published 15 May, 2012 08:57pm

Financial

Latam currencies fall on Greece, real tests 2/ dollar

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened on Tuesday, Brazil's real testing 2 per dollar for the second straight ses

Published 15 May, 2012 07:09pm

Financial

Euro slumps to fresh 4-month low; Greece weighs

NEW YORK: The euro slid to a fresh four-month low against the dollar on Tuesday after a spokesman for the Greek presiden

Published 15 May, 2012 07:00pm

Financial

Chile peso sinks to 4-month low on Greece fears, copper

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso ended sharply weaker on Tuesday at a four-month closing low as political turmoil in Greece stoked

Published 15 May, 2012 06:52pm

Financial

Euro near 3-1/2-month low vs dollar on Greek uncertainty

NEW YORK: The euro slid to a 3-1/2-month low in volatile trade on Friday as political uncertainty in Greece and hefty lo

Published 11 May, 2012 09:10pm

Financial

Speculators increase long USD bets in latest week

NEW YORK: Currency speculators increased bets in favor of the US dollar for the first time in four weeks in the latest w

Published 11 May, 2012 08:41pm

Financial

Mexico, Brazil currencies head for weekly losses

MEXICO CITY: Mexico and Brazilian currencies were on track to log weekly losses as market players fretted about turmoil

Published 11 May, 2012 07:11pm

Financial

C$ stumbles; eyes on Canada jobs data

TORONTO: Canada's dollar was little changed against its US counterpart on Thursday and traded in a narrow range as the m

Published 10 May, 2012 09:23pm

Financial

Latam currencies gain on Europe relief, US data

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies gained on Thursday after Spain took over one of its largest banks and Greece s

Published 10 May, 2012 08:35pm

Financial

Euro rebounds from multi-month lows

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar for the first time in nine sessions on Thursday, bouncing from its recent 3-1

Published 10 May, 2012 04:38pm

Financial

Euro tumbles to multi-month lows on Greece, Spain banks

NEW YORK: The euro slumped for an eighth straight session against the US dollar on Wednesday, reaching its lowest level

Published 09 May, 2012 03:15pm

Financial

Euro tumbles amid Greek political tumult

NEW YORK: The euro fell heavily against the dollar on Tuesday, as the ripples from weekend elections in France and Greec

Published 08 May, 2012 09:57pm

Financial

Euro drops for 7th day vs dollar on political uncertainty

NEW YORK: The euro fell for a seventh straight session against the dollar o n T uesday on worries that political uncerta

Published 08 May, 2012 06:48pm

Financial

Euro steadies despite vote uncertainties

NEW YORK: The euro stabilized Monday after hitting a three-month low as investors digested political upheavals in weeken

Published 07 May, 2012 10:14pm

Financial

Peru central bank buys $68m, sol ends flat

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $68 million on the local spot market on Monday, curbing the local currency's earlier ga

Published 07 May, 2012 08:03pm

Financial

Euro drops broadly on anti-austerity votes

NEW YORK: The euro dropped broadly on Monday after elections in Greece and France cast doubt on politicians' commitment

Published 07 May, 2012 03:33pm

Financial

C$ slips after US jobs data sends mixed signals

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased against the greenback on Friday after a volatile reaction to the latest US jobs data

Published 04 May, 2012 03:36pm

Financial

Euro climbs to session high versus dollar

NEW YORK: The euro edged higher versus the dollar to hit a session peak on Friday after a jobs report added to fears the

Published 04 May, 2012 03:33pm

Financial

Chile peso breaches key resistance, rate hikes eyed

SANTIAGO: Chile's peso broke through a key resistance level on Friday, firming to a new 6-week intraday high as companie

Published 04 May, 2012 03:28pm

Financial

US dollar falls to session low vs Swiss franc

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell to a session low versus the Swiss franc on Friday, coming under broad pressure after a weak

Published 04 May, 2012 03:21pm

Financial

Mexico's peso slumps past 100-day SMA after US jobs data

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso weakened sharply on Friday after data showed US employers cut back on hiring in April, underc

Published 04 May, 2012 02:56pm

Financial

Dollar trims gains vs yen after US ISM data

NEW YORK: The dollar trimmed gains against the yen on Thursday after a survey on the US services sector in April came in

Published 03 May, 2012 02:43pm

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Weak European data sends dollar higher

NEW YORK: The dollar rose against the euro Wednesday, as Europe labored under weak jobs and manufacturing data. "Weak r

Published 02 May, 2012 08:59pm

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Peru's sol strengthens despite central bank measures

LIMA: Peru's sol strengthened slightly on W ednesday, even as the central bank sought to curb appreciation of the curren

Published 02 May, 2012 07:25pm

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US data lifts C$ to session high

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a session high against the greenback on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected US data bo

Published 01 May, 2012 06:51pm

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Dollar jumps vs euro, yen after US factory data

NEW YORK: The dollar rose from a one-month low against the euro and a 2-1/2-month trough versus the yen on Tuesday in th

Published 01 May, 2012 06:26pm

Financial

Dollar slides vs euro, yen; Aussie dollar tumbles

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a one-month low against the euro and to a 2-1/2 month trough against the yen on Tuesday in

Published 01 May, 2012 01:40pm

Financial

Euro slips vs dollar as European stress persists

NEW YORK: The euro weakened against the dollar on Monday and was on track for its worst month since December, pressured

Published 30 Apr, 2012 03:08pm

Financial

Dollar ends week on a down note post US GDP data

NEW YORK: The dollar slumped to multi-week lows against the euro and the yen on Friday after a report showed US economic

Published 27 Apr, 2012 09:49pm

Financial

C$ hits 7-mth high, set for best month of 2012

TORONTO: Canada's dollar hit a seven-month high against its US counterpart on Friday and was on track for its best month

Published 27 Apr, 2012 09:42pm

Financial

Peru cenbank buys $158mn, sol strongest since 1997

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $158 million on the local spot market on Thursday, but the sol still closed at its stro

Published 26 Apr, 2012 10:17pm

Financial

C$ slips after recent gains; US data weighs

TORONTO: Canada's dollar slipped against its US counterpart on Thursday, snapping four sessions of gains and staying in

Published 26 Apr, 2012 09:40pm

Financial

Euro hit by poor data, dovish Fed limits losses

NEW YORK: The euro retreated from a three-week high against the dollar o n Thursday as weak sentiment data increased c o

Published 26 Apr, 2012 02:20pm

Financial

Dollar slips against euro as Fed avoids stimulus

NEW YORK: The euro pushed higher against the dollar Wednesday on a poor report on US durable goods orders in March and d

Published 25 Apr, 2012 09:40pm

Financial

Euro hits 3-week high vs dollar before Fed statement

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a three-week high against a weaker dollar on Wednesday ahead of a policy statement from the U

Published 25 Apr, 2012 02:08pm

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Dollar weakens ahead of Fed policy statement

NEW YORK: The dollar weakened Tuesday against the euro as traders kept an eye on the two-day meeting of Federal Reserve

Published 24 Apr, 2012 10:28pm

Financial

Dollar falls vs euro after US house prices climb

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro on Tuesday on rising risk sentiment after a report showed US single-family ho

Published 24 Apr, 2012 01:27pm

Financial

Euro stung by political, economic growth uncertainty

NEW YORK: The euro fell a from two-week high against the dollar on Monday on concern the euro zone debt crisis could eng

Published 23 Apr, 2012 02:05pm

Financial

China central banker sees bigger market role in FX rate

WASHINGTON: China is likely to follow up its decision to widen the trading band for its renminbi currency with more step

Published 21 Apr, 2012 11:23pm

Financial

Peru central bank buys $444.5mn, sol at new 15-yr high

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $444.5 million on the local spot market on Friday, but the sol still closed at its stro

Published 20 Apr, 2012 07:05pm

Financial

Euro rises vs US dollar, yen in choppy trading

NEW YORK: The euro rallied against the dollar o n T hursday in choppy trading after two days of losses, boosted by insti

Published 19 Apr, 2012 05:11pm

Financial

Dollar higher as investors await Spain bond sale

NEW YORK: The dollar made ground against the euro on Wednesday, as investors approached a crunch Spanish bond auction wi

Published 18 Apr, 2012 10:19pm

Financial

C$ weakens on Europe fears after Tuesday rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was slightly lower against its US counterpart on Wednesday as worries about the sovereign d

Published 18 Apr, 2012 09:29pm

Financial

Euro down for a 2nd day vs dollar on Spain worries

NEW YORK: The euro fell for a second straight session against the dollar on Wednesday, as euzo zone debt worries mounted

Published 18 Apr, 2012 03:56pm

Financial

Dollar, yen fall as risk sentiment improves; euro dips

NEW YORK: The low-yielding US dollar and yen faltered o n Tuesday, weighed down by an improving global economic backdrop

Published 17 Apr, 2012 07:27pm

Financial

Dollar falls on US data disappointment

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against the euro Monday after data pointed to a manufacturing slowdown in the northeast reg

Published 17 Apr, 2012 12:14am

Financial

Euro higher in technical trade, caution remains

NEW YORK: The euro rallied on Monday, recovering from multi-month lows against the dollar and yen and a 1-1/2 year low a

Published 16 Apr, 2012 09:07pm

Financial

US delays China currency report

WASHINGTON: The US government on Friday said it would delay a report on China's currency policy until after a series of

Published 13 Apr, 2012 08:51pm

Financial

US dollar longs jump to largest since June 2010-CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators boosted their bets in favor of the US dollar in the latest week to their largest since Ju

Published 13 Apr, 2012 08:20pm

Financial

C$ on track for biggest gain this year

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose sharply against its US counterpart on Thursday as equity markets extended gains on pos

Published 12 Apr, 2012 07:46pm

Financial

Dollar gives back ground as confidence grows

NEW YORK: The dollar edged back against the euro, pound and Swiss franc on Wednesday, as fears of a fresh round of Europ

Published 11 Apr, 2012 11:13pm

Financial

Euro up on ECB bond buy hopes but range-bound

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar and the yen on Wednesday as an ECB policymaker fueled hopes of more bond-buyi

Published 11 Apr, 2012 06:34pm

Financial

Mexico leads Latam forex lower on growth worries

NEW YORK: The Mexican peso weakened more than 1.5 percent on Tuesday, leading a sell-off in Latin American foreign excha

Published 10 Apr, 2012 07:06pm

Financial

Dollar hits one-month low against yen

NEW YORK: The dollar hit its lowest against the yen in over a month on Tuesday, extending a slide from earlier following

Published 10 Apr, 2012 05:40pm

Financial

Yen hits 1-month high on BoJ, Spain and Italy fears

NEW YORK: The yen jumped to a one-month high against the dollar on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan refrained from loosen

Published 10 Apr, 2012 05:36pm

Financial

US jobs data hurts dollar

NEW YORK: The US dollar followed equities lower Monday, slipping against the euro as the previous week's poor jobs data

Published 09 Apr, 2012 09:53pm

Financial

Euro edges higher in light volume

NEW YORK: The euro ground higher against the dollar and the yen on Monday, recovering from stumbles earlier in the sessi

Published 09 Apr, 2012 07:28pm

Financial

Latin America FX weaker on US, Chinese data

SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies weakened slightly on Monday as an abrupt slowdown in jobs growth in the United Stat

Published 09 Apr, 2012 04:16pm

Financial

Dollar drops as US payrolls data keep Fed action alive

NEW YORK: The US dollar dropped broadly on Friday in thin holiday trade after disappointing US jobs market data kept the

Published 06 Apr, 2012 01:36pm

Financial

C$ rises to session high after strong jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose to a session high against its US counterpart on Thursday after domestic jobs data show

Published 05 Apr, 2012 03:45pm

Financial

Euro breaks below SNB's 1.20 franc floor

NEW YORK: Worries about high debt levels in Spain hurt the euro o n Thursday, driving it to a three-week low against the

Published 05 Apr, 2012 03:22pm

Financial

C$ weakens with commodity prices in wake of Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar slid against the greenback on Wednesday, hurt by a decline in global commodity prices a day

Published 04 Apr, 2012 10:20pm

Financial

Euro falls to 3-week low vs dollar as ECB and Fed diverge

NEW YORK: The euro slumped to its lowest level against the dollar in three weeks on Wednesday after European Central Ban

Published 04 Apr, 2012 08:06pm

Financial

Dollar dips vs euro ahead of Fed minutes, ECB

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the euro ahead of the release of US Federal Reserve meeting minutes on Tuesday, tho

Published 03 Apr, 2012 06:10pm

Financial

C$ rallies after more upbeat Bank of Canada

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied to it strongest level against the US currency in nearly two weeks on Monday, booste

Published 02 Apr, 2012 09:30pm

Financial

Euro pressured vs dollar and yen after data

NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar and yen o n Monday as weak European manufacturing data prompted investors to

Published 02 Apr, 2012 01:20pm

Financial

US dollar long bets rise to most since January: CFTC

NEW YORK: Currency speculators boosted their bets in favor of the US dollar in the latest week to most since January, ac

Published 30 Mar, 2012 08:59pm

Financial

C$ rallies 2pc in first quarter of 2012

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar's momentum stalled in March as the rally in equity markets ebbed on global growth concerns,

Published 30 Mar, 2012 08:54pm

Financial

C$ climbs as Canada eyes budget surplus in 3 yrs

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rebounded against the US dollar on Thursday as equities recovered and markets anticipated t

Published 29 Mar, 2012 10:41pm

Financial

Euro falls on dollar

NEW YORK: The euro slipped against the dollar Thursday ahead of the EU finance ministers' crucial meeting on expanding t

Published 29 Mar, 2012 09:57pm

Financial

Peru's central bank buys $85mn, sol closes 2.667 per dollar

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $85 million on the spot foreign exchange market on Thursday to soak up excess dollar li

Published 29 Mar, 2012 07:13pm

Financial

Euro slides as Spain budget eyed

NEW YORK: The euro slid against the dollar and the yen on Thursday as investors fretted that a Spanish budget due on Fri

Published 29 Mar, 2012 03:04pm

Financial

Dollar, euro extend losses vs yen after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar and the euro extended losses against the yen on Thursday after US gross domestic product and jobles

Published 29 Mar, 2012 01:53pm

Financial

Latam FX weakens as Bernanke enthusiasm eases

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin American currencies mostly ended weaker on Tuesday as enthusiasm for US Federal Reserve Chairman B

Published 27 Mar, 2012 10:22pm

Financial

Argentine peso sinks as investors skirt controls

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso sank to a record low on Tuesday in a market used to skirt tightened currency controls as

Published 27 Mar, 2012 10:21pm

Financial

Dollar higher, snaps two-day drop vs euro

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed against the euro o n Tuesday, snapping two straight sessions of losses as US data tempered

Published 27 Mar, 2012 08:19pm

Financial

Euro gains vs dollar and yen; Bernanke triggers new QE talk

NEW YORK: The euro advanced against the dollar and yen for a second straight day on Monday as weaker-than-expected US da

Published 26 Mar, 2012 10:06pm

Financial

C$ climbs as QE hopes hurt US$

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar climbed against the US currency on Monday after remarks from US Federal Reserve Chairman Be

Published 26 Mar, 2012 09:51pm

Financial

Euro hits highest against dollar in three weeks

NEW YORK: The euro hit its highest against the dollar in three weeks and the dollar slid to a three-week low against the

Published 26 Mar, 2012 01:05pm

Financial

Euro hits 3-week high vs dollar; Aussie steadies

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a three-week high against the dollar on Friday after three straight days of losses while the

Published 23 Mar, 2012 07:32pm

Financial

Euro gains vs yen, steady against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro reached a near five-month high versus the yen and held steady against the dollar on We dnesday as the

Published 21 Mar, 2012 01:46pm

Financial

Dollar ekes out gains as China fears weigh

NEW YORK: The dollar rose slightly against the euro on Tuesday in listless trade dominated by concerns about Chinese gro

Published 20 Mar, 2012 10:24pm

Financial

Latam FX slips on China demand, Brazil reports

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO: Latin American currencies slipped on Tuesday on concerns China's demand for the region's commodit

Published 20 Mar, 2012 07:52pm

Financial

Dollar makes broad gains as growth currencies slip

NEW YORK: The dollar gained against major currencies o n Tuesday while growth-linked currencies slumped as concerns abou

Published 20 Mar, 2012 02:54pm

Financial

Euro climbs to session peak vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to a session high against the dollar, while the dollar surrendered gains against the yen on F

Published 16 Mar, 2012 01:57pm

Financial

Dollar firm as US yields rise; SNB floor unchanged

LONDON: The dollar stayed near an 11-month high against the yen and a 1-month high against the euro on Thursday and look

Published 15 Mar, 2012 02:20pm

Financial

C$ hits session high after US jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar turned positive against the greenback on Thursday after data showed US jobless claims fell

Published 15 Mar, 2012 01:18pm

Financial

C$ slides to session low after Fed statement

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against its US counterpart on Tuesday after the US Federal Reserve left interest r

Published 13 Mar, 2012 07:27pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs yen, euro on US economic outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar touched an 11-month high against the yen and a one-month high against the euro on Tuesday after US

Published 13 Mar, 2012 04:51pm

Financial

C$ dips on weak Chinese data, doubts on Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased against its US counterpart on Monday as weak Chinese export data hurt commodities and

Published 12 Mar, 2012 09:59pm

Financial

C$ edges lower on China data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased back against its US counterpart on Monday as weak Chinese export data weighed on comm

Published 12 Mar, 2012 01:20pm

Financial

Dollar jumps on jobs data, near 11-month high vs yen

NEW YORK : The dollar soared on Friday, its best showing against major currencies this year, with strong jobs data sugge

Published 09 Mar, 2012 11:02pm

Financial

C$ firms as US jobs data outweighs Canadian

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday morning as the market looked past weak domestic empl

Published 09 Mar, 2012 03:32pm

Financial

Dollar rallies on jobs data, hits 10-month high vs yen

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied broadly on Friday and reached its highest level against the yen in more than 10 months as a

Published 09 Mar, 2012 03:30pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains vs yen after US jobless claims data

NEW YORK: The dollar pared gains against the yen on Thursday after data showed new US claims for unemployment benefits u

Published 08 Mar, 2012 02:32pm

Financial

Euro, Aussie dollar drop on global growth, Greece fears

NEW YORK: The euro slumped to its lowest level against the dollar in two-and-a-half weeks on Tuesday as global economic

Published 06 Mar, 2012 07:45pm

Financial

Euro rises from 2-week low; Aussie slips on China

NEW YORK: The euro crept back from a two-week low on Monday as profit-taking in the dollar offset data highlighting the

Published 05 Mar, 2012 10:04pm

Financial

C$ hit with commodity cousins on China news

TORONTO : Canada 's dollar retreated against the US dollar on Monday as commodity-linked currencies weakened after Chi

Published 05 Mar, 2012 10:03pm

Financial

Euro drops as Spain defies EU fiscal pact

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Friday, keeping it on track for its worst week since mid-December after Spain set a softer 20

Published 02 Mar, 2012 07:37pm

Financial

Dollar climbs 1 percent against the Swiss franc

NEW YORK: The dollar climbed 1 percent against the Swiss franc on Friday to its highest since Feb. 20 as dollar strength

Published 02 Mar, 2012 02:48pm

Financial

C$ snaps 4 days of gains ahead of GDP

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar eased slightly against the US dollar in quiet trade on Friday ahead of quarterly economic g

Published 02 Mar, 2012 01:51pm

Financial

Euro falls to one-week low after US consumption data

NEW YORK: The euro fell to a one-week low against the dollar on Thursday on rising risk aversion after a US government r

Published 01 Mar, 2012 02:51pm

Financial

Euro extends losses vs dollar, hits session low

NEW YORK : The euro fell to a session low against the dollar on Wednesday in month-end positioning as a European Central

Published 29 Feb, 2012 08:33pm

Financial

Peru sol nabs new record despite intervention

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $118 million in the local spot market on Wednesday in its third consecutive interventio

Published 29 Feb, 2012 07:16pm

Financial

Euro off after ECB lending; growth currencies rise

NEW YORK: The euro slid on Wednesday after a massive European Central Bank lending operation boosted riskier currencies

Published 29 Feb, 2012 03:41pm

Financial

Euro climbs to session peak vs the dollar

NEW YORK: The euro recovered to trade at a session peak against the dollar on Tuesday as investors looked past a plan by

Published 28 Feb, 2012 06:45pm

Financial

C$ edges higher on growth hopes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar edged higher against its US counterpart on Monday, helped by data showing an improvement in

Published 27 Feb, 2012 10:43pm

Financial

Yen off 9-month low vs dollar; euro eases

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen recovered from a nine-month low against the dollar on Monday as investors decided the greenba

Published 27 Feb, 2012 06:36pm

Financial

Euro up for 3rd day vs dollar, hits 2-1/2-mth high

NEW YORK: The euro on Friday rose to its highest in more than two months against the dollar and its strongest versus the

Published 24 Feb, 2012 08:50pm

Financial

Yen slumps to multimonth lows, new highs for euro

NEW YORK: The yen tumbled to multimonth lows against the dollar and euro on Friday after reports that importers in Japan

Published 24 Feb, 2012 06:28pm

Financial

German confidence data gives boost to euro

NEW YORK : The euro picked up ground on the dollar and the yen Thursday as the Greek bailout appeared on track and Germa

Published 23 Feb, 2012 11:02pm

Financial

Euro rises on German data despite dour EU forecast

NEW YORK: The euro leaped to its highest level against the dollar in 10 weeks and to its strongest since November versus

Published 23 Feb, 2012 04:21pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs euro as Greek relief fades

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped slightly against the euro Wednesday as traders appeared to have little enthusiasm for Greec

Published 22 Feb, 2012 11:05pm

Financial

C$ tugged lower by data, Europe caution

TORONTO: Canada's dollar sank against its U.S counterpart on Wednesday as weak European and Chinese economic data sapped

Published 22 Feb, 2012 10:41pm

Financial

Peru central bank buys $133mn, sol ends stable

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $133 million in the local spot market on Wednesday, holding the sol currency off its st

Published 22 Feb, 2012 07:42pm

Financial

Euro briefly dips more vs dollar on US housing data

NEW YORK: The euro briefly extended losses against the US dollar on Wednesday after US data pointed to a nascent housing

Published 22 Feb, 2012 04:00pm

Financial

Mexico, Chile pesos mixed in wake of Greece deal

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso slipped on Tuesday on investor wariness about Greece's longer-term prospects after a second b

Published 21 Feb, 2012 09:33pm

Financial

Euro up as Greek deal provides relief but caution persists

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar on Tuesday as an overnight bailout deal for Greece prompted investors to pare

Published 21 Feb, 2012 06:11pm

Financial

Euro drops as rally fueled by Greek bailout deal fizzles

NEW YORK: The euro turned lower on Tuesday as an initial rally spurred by a bailout deal for Greece disappeared, with in

Published 21 Feb, 2012 02:47pm

Financial

Euro higher but Monday euro zone meeting ahead

NEW YORK: The euro gained against the dollar and the yen on Friday on hopes for a rescue package for Greece but gains we

Published 17 Feb, 2012 10:08pm

Financial

Euro gets late boost on hopes for Greek deal

NEW YORK: The euro reversed four days of losses and climbed back against the dollar in late trade Thursday helped by sig

Published 16 Feb, 2012 11:10pm

Financial

Euro advances 1pc vs yen on Greek debt deal hopes

NEW YORK: The euro advanced 1 percent against the yen on Thursday as hopes grew that European leaders could be nearing a

Published 16 Feb, 2012 07:55pm

Financial

C$ snaps higher on US data, Greek hope

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar was higher against the greenback on Thursday afternoon, surging up from a two-week low earl

Published 16 Feb, 2012 07:19pm

Financial

C$ pares gains on Greek concerns

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended slightly higher against the US currency on Wednesday as renewed concerns that a secon

Published 15 Feb, 2012 09:58pm

Financial

Euro weakens after possible delay of Greek bailout

NEW YORK: The euro slid to its lowest in more than a week against the dollar on Wednesday after euro zone officials said

Published 15 Feb, 2012 03:38pm

Financial

New worries over Greece deal send euro lower

NEW YORK: New worries about Greece's debt deal and Moody's downgrade and outlook cut of nine EU countries pushed the eur

Published 14 Feb, 2012 10:20pm

Financial

Yen falls against dollar, euro on BoJ easing

NEW YORK: The yen fell to a multi-month low against the dollar on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan boosted its asset-buyi

Published 14 Feb, 2012 06:12pm

Financial

C$ boosted by Greek austerity vote

TORONTO: Canada's dollar edged up against the greenback on Monday after Greece's parliament passed tough austerity measu

Published 13 Feb, 2012 10:12pm

Financial

Peru sol at 15-year high despite central bank dollar buy

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $30 million in the local spot market on Friday, not enough to stop the sol from closing

Published 09 Feb, 2012 07:33pm

Financial

Euro hits 2-month peak vs dollar on Greek deal

NEW YORK: The euro hit a two-month high against the dollar on Thursday as Greek leaders clinched a deal on reforms to av

Published 09 Feb, 2012 04:54pm

Financial

Dollar gains vs euro after Draghi warns on Europe outlook

NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a session peak against the yen and recovered lost ground against the euro on Thursday after

Published 09 Feb, 2012 04:30pm

Financial

Euro-dollar stable ahead of ECB meeting

NEW YORK: The euro was flat against the dollar Wednesday as Greek leaders pored over a "final deal" for a debt restructu

Published 08 Feb, 2012 10:54pm

Financial

Euro rises vs dollar after Greece says drafting bailout agreement

NEW YORK: The euro turned positive against the dollar, hitting session highs on Tuesday, after a Greek official said the

Published 07 Feb, 2012 02:44pm

Financial

Dollar hurts most markets; Brent up on cold Europe

NEW YORK: London's Brent crude hit six-month highs on Monday as cold winter weather in Europe boosted demand expectation

Published 06 Feb, 2012 10:50pm

Financial

Global forex volumes dip, up in N.America

NEW YORK/LONDON: Foreign exchange turnover slipped in much of the world in late 2011, a move analysts attributed to inte

Published 06 Feb, 2012 06:55pm

Financial

C$ sails to 3-month high on U.S. jobs data

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar bounced to its strongest level in just over three months on Friday as a surge in US job cre

Published 03 Feb, 2012 11:35pm

Financial

Dollar up vs yen on US jobs data, holds steady vs euro

NEW YORK: Robust US jobs data spurred investors to buy the US dollar and sell yen on Friday with the rosier economic rep

Published 03 Feb, 2012 11:26pm

Financial

Euro down on Greece concerns, surrenders early gains

NEW YORK: The euro slumped against the dollar on Thursday, surrendering early gains as concerns resurfaced about the ris

Published 02 Feb, 2012 04:09pm

Financial

C$ maintains foothold above parity with US$

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar remained above parity with the US currency on Wednesday, holding its ground as global risk

Published 01 Feb, 2012 11:08pm

Financial

Euro gains potential Greek deal, yen at 3-month high

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar on Tuesday, supported by expectations a Greek debt restructuring deal could b

Published 31 Jan, 2012 03:25pm

Financial

Euro surrenders 6-week high on Greek debt talks

NEW YORK: Greece's unresolved debt restructuring knocked the euro from a six-week high against the US dollar and drove i

Published 30 Jan, 2012 11:06pm

Financial

C$ rally held at bay by Europe doubts

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar's recent rally against its US counterpart stalled on Monday, even as it remained within str

Published 30 Jan, 2012 11:06pm

Financial

C$ closes stronger, near US$ parity on Fed, Greece

TORONTO: Canada's dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday and was up more than 1 percent for the week on the back

Published 28 Jan, 2012 05:15am

Financial

Mexico's peso leads 4-week Latam FX rally

MEXICO CITY/RIO DE JANEIRO: Mexico's peso led gains among Latin American currencies but the pace of a four-week rally co

Published 28 Jan, 2012 04:53am

Financial

Euro firms vs. dollar as US growth falls short

NEW YORK: The euro gained ground against the dollar Friday as US economic growth numbers disappointed and hopes remained

Published 27 Jan, 2012 11:30pm

Financial

C$ closes stronger, near US$ parity on Fed, Greece

TORONTO: Canada's dollar firmed against the greenback on Friday and was up more than 1 percent for the week on the back

Published 27 Jan, 2012 11:10pm

Financial

Dollar falls 1pc against yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell 1 percent against the yen on Friday, according to Reuters data. The greenback fell to as l

Published 27 Jan, 2012 07:02pm

Financial

Euro flat vs dollar after hitting 5-week high

NEW YORK: The euro traded roughly unchanged against the dollar on Thursday, after earlier hitting a five-week high, as t

Published 26 Jan, 2012 08:22pm

Financial

C$ cracks US$ parity, hits 2012 high on dovish Fed

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened to above parity with its US counterpart on Thursday for the first time this ye

Published 26 Jan, 2012 07:59pm

Financial

Euro at 5-week high on dovish Fed, US data

NEW YORK: The euro hit a five-week high against the dollar and the yen on Thursday as solid US economic data and signs o

Published 26 Jan, 2012 02:57pm

Financial

Dollar falls as Fed extends low-rate pledge

NEW YORK: The dollar dropped to its lowest level against the euro in five weeks on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserv

Published 25 Jan, 2012 10:41pm

Financial

New Zealand dollar extends gains vs US dollar after RBNZ decision

NEW YORK: The New Zealand dollar briefly extended gains against the US dollar in New York trade on Wednesday after the

Published 25 Jan, 2012 08:25pm

Financial

Euro rises vs dollar as Fed rate forecast buoys

NEW YORK: The euro rose to its highest level against the dollar in nearly 5 weeks as news the US Federal Reserve will ke

Published 25 Jan, 2012 08:17pm

Financial

Fed forecasts awaited, yen off on trade data

NEW YORK: The dollar firmed against the euro and the yen on Wednesday ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting and first-ev

Published 25 Jan, 2012 05:29pm

Financial

Euro dips as Greece debt talks stoke worries

NEW YORK: The euro fell from a near three-week high against the dollar on Tuesday on worries that efforts to restructure

Published 24 Jan, 2012 04:42pm

Financial

Euro nears 3-wk high vs dollar as investors pare shorts

NEW YORK: The euro swung to its highest level against the dollar in nearly 3 weeks on Monday as expectations Greece will

Published 23 Jan, 2012 11:39pm

Financial

Euro firms as Greek hopes prompt short squeeze

NEW YORK: The euro traded at a near three-week high against the dollar on Monday as a squeeze on short positions added t

Published 23 Jan, 2012 03:22pm

Financial

Euro dips from 2-week high, Greek debt deal awaited

NEW YORK: The euro slid from a two-week high against the US dollar on Friday as investors locked in profits from this we

Published 20 Jan, 2012 07:31pm

Financial

Euro firms vs. dollar amid easing debt fears

NEW YORK: The euro climbed against the dollar Thursday, buoyed by successful debt auctions by France and Spain and signs

Published 19 Jan, 2012 10:54pm

Financial

Euro higher a 2nd day but gains seen tenuous

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar for a second session on Wednesday on increased risk tolerance after reports a

Published 18 Jan, 2012 09:10pm

Financial

Euro higher against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar on Tuesday, ending two days of declines, and commodity-linked currencies adva

Published 17 Jan, 2012 09:20pm

Financial

C$ falls on Europe downgrades, but ends up on week

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell against its US counterpart on Friday as rating downgrades on several euro zone countri

Published 13 Jan, 2012 10:55pm

Financial

Euro sinks to nearly 17 month low vs dollar on downgrade fear

NEW YORK: The euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in nearly 17 months on Friday as talk of an imminent down

Published 13 Jan, 2012 06:16pm

Financial

Chile peso depreciates against dollar

RIO DE JANEIRO: Chile peso weakened against the dollar for the first time in four sessions, leading a slide in Latin Ame

Published 13 Jan, 2012 03:36pm

Financial

Euro jumps vs dollar, hits session high

NEW YORK: The euro jumped to a session high against the US dollar on Thursday as market participants construed comments

Published 12 Jan, 2012 03:17pm

Financial

Euro skids to 16-month low as ECB, auctions loom

NEW YORK: The euro sank to its lowest in 16 months against the dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by persistent talk of a

Published 11 Jan, 2012 09:39pm

Financial

Euro briefly pares losses after French Tsy comment

NEW YORK: The euro briefly pared losses against the US dollar on Wednesday after a senior French source said the country

Published 11 Jan, 2012 03:29pm

Financial

Dollar slips amid Europe debt woes

NEW YORK: The dollar drifted slightly lower against other major currencies Monday as France and Germany pledged to speed

Published 09 Jan, 2012 11:32pm

Financial

Peru offers to buy dollars

LIMA: Peru central bank offered to buy dollars on Monday as the sol currency bid 0.04 percent stronger at 2.691 per US d

Published 09 Jan, 2012 05:00pm

Financial

US data cushions C$ fall as Europe's woes weigh

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar slipped to a one-week low against the US dollar on Thursday but outperformed most major cu

Published 05 Jan, 2012 10:09pm

Financial

Euro plunges on persistent sovereign debt and bank fears

NEW YORK: The euro plummeted to its lowest level against the dollar since September 2010 and hit an 11-year trough versu

Published 05 Jan, 2012 08:25pm

Financial

Euro losses against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro extended losses against the dollar, falling to a session low, after a report showed the US private se

Published 05 Jan, 2012 02:46pm

Financial

Brazil real gains more than 2pc vs dollar

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's currency, the real, strengthened more than 2 percent against the US dollar in spot market tradi

Published 03 Jan, 2012 06:18pm

Financial

Euro sinks to more than 10-year low against yen

NEW YORK: The euro remained under pressure Friday, falling to its lowest level against the yen in more than a decade, pr

Published 30 Dec, 2011 11:20pm

Financial

C$ down for year but upbeat heading into 2012

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rallied into the end of 2011, albeit in holiday-thinned volume, heralding what many analyst

Published 30 Dec, 2011 09:26pm

Financial

C$ ends weaker as euro, stocks sink

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar closed lower against the US currency on Wednesday as investors looked to close the books

Published 28 Dec, 2011 09:38pm

Financial

Euro hits lowest in nearly year vs dollar

NEW YORK: The euro neared a one-year low against the dollar Wednesday after data showed euro zone banks were still hoard

Published 28 Dec, 2011 05:00pm

Financial

Dollar flat in holiday-thinned trade

NEW YORK : The dollar was flat against the euro on Friday in holiday-thinned trade, as traders sought to cover positions

Published 23 Dec, 2011 10:06pm

Financial

Euro little changed but vulnerable as markets wind down

NEW YORK : The euro was little changed against the dollar on Friday, with further declines likely heading into the new y

Published 23 Dec, 2011 06:19pm

Financial

Euro near flat as ECB tender effects fade

NEW YORK: The euro pared early gains to trade near flat against the dollar on Wednesday as investors fretted that new th

Published 21 Dec, 2011 07:36pm

Financial

Venezuela to mull another devaluation: economist

CARACAS: Venezuelan officials will propose to President Hugo Chavez that he should consider devaluing the bolivar curren

Published 21 Dec, 2011 06:12pm

Financial

Euro pressured as debt and growth worries dominate

NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Monday, pushing the euro to near an 11-month low, on concerns the euro zone debt crisis w

Published 19 Dec, 2011 06:39pm

Financial

Euro pares losses against Swiss franc

NEW YORK: The euro pared losses against the Swiss franc after Swiss National Bank Chairman Philipp Hildebrand said on Sw

Published 19 Dec, 2011 03:25pm

Financial

Euro on pace for worst week vs dollar since September

NEW YORK: The euro fell against most currencies on Friday and was flat against the dollar, on track for its worst weekly

Published 16 Dec, 2011 07:27pm

Financial

C$ firms on "constructive" risk sentiment

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar firmed on Thursday, recovering from a two-week low in the previous session, as encouraging

Published 15 Dec, 2011 09:57pm

Financial

New crisis worries pummel euro

NEW YORK: The euro took a beating in forex markets on Wednesday, on new worries over the EU economic crisis, hitting its

Published 14 Dec, 2011 11:02pm

Financial

Euro falls after ECB disappoints

NEW YORK: The euro fell the most against the dollar in almost two weeks on Thursday after the European Central Bank chie

Published 08 Dec, 2011 09:40pm

Financial

Euro recovers to trade higher vs the dollar

NEW YORK: The euro recovered losses to trade slightly higher against the dollar on Wednesday as investors positioned for

Published 07 Dec, 2011 09:13pm

Financial

Euro climbs to fresh session high

NEW YORK: The euro extended gains against the Swiss franc on Tuesday, climbing to a fresh session high. Data released e

Published 06 Dec, 2011 07:37pm

Financial

Euro falls as S&P warns of 15 euro zone sovereigns

NEW YORK: The euro slipped against the US dollar in late trade on Monday after ratings agency Standard & Poor's placed i

Published 05 Dec, 2011 10:53pm

Financial

C$ pares gains after euro zone downgrade report

TORONTO: The Canadian currency closed higher on Monday but retreated from early gains against the US dollar after a repo

Published 05 Dec, 2011 10:37pm

Financial

Euro drops 1st time in 5 days before crucial events

NEW YORK: The euro faced make-or-break time ahead of a European Central Bank meeting and a European Union summit next we

Published 02 Dec, 2011 10:51pm

Financial

Long dollar bets hit highest since June, 2010

NEW YORK: Currency speculators raised their bets in favor of the US dollar in the latest week to the highest since June

Published 02 Dec, 2011 10:43pm

Financial

Canadian dollar slides on fading risk rally

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar reversed earlier gains against the US dollar on Friday as global risk appetite faded and in

Published 02 Dec, 2011 05:56pm

Financial

Euro gains 4th day vs dollar, but trend seen tenuous

NEW YORK: The euro gained against the dollar for a fourth straight session on Thursday, a trend seen as tenuous given un

Published 01 Dec, 2011 08:41pm

Financial

Dollar trims losses against euro

NEW YORK: The dollar trimmed losses against the euro on Thursday after data showed US weekly jobless claims rose in the

Published 01 Dec, 2011 04:32pm

Financial

Central banks move gives euro a boost

NEW YORK: The euro got a solid boost Wednesday by the move by major central banks to protect European commercial banks f

Published 30 Nov, 2011 10:59pm

Financial

Euro gains on hopes for eurozone deal

WASHINGTON: The euro regained ground on the dollar Monday propelled by rumors that Italy was negotiating a rescue packag

Published 28 Nov, 2011 10:57pm

Financial

Currency war may be tomorrow's global crisis

NEW YORK: "Hold on, I'm in the middle of a Twitter war with Nouriel Roubini," author James Rickards says as he answers t

Published 27 Nov, 2011 03:10pm

Financial

Euro loses vs dollar for 4th straight week

NEW YORK: The euro fell to its lowest in more than seven weeks against the US dollar on Friday and was poised to weaken

Published 25 Nov, 2011 10:37pm

Financial

Euro rallies as IMF beef up lending instruments

NEW YORK: The euro rallied against the dollar on Tuesday after the International Monetary Fund beefed up its lending ins

Published 22 Nov, 2011 06:08pm

Financial

C$ falls as US worry sharpens global debt woes

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell against the US currency on Monday as fears about government debt in the United States

Published 21 Nov, 2011 09:48pm

Financial

Euro steadies despite eurozone debt turmoil

NEW YORK: The euro held its ground against the dollar Thursday, but remained under pressure in a market riddled

Published 17 Nov, 2011 10:51pm

Financial

Euro slips to 5-week lows as debt crisis deepens

NEW YORK: The euro fell to five-week lows against the dollar and yen on Wednesday as rising French and Italian borrowing

Published 16 Nov, 2011 07:27pm

Financial

C$ bounces back as oil price tops $102

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar recovered from a one-month low against the US currency on Wednesday after US crude oil topp

Published 16 Nov, 2011 06:44pm

Financial

Dollar trims gains vs euro after US data

NEW YORK: The dollar slightly pared gains versus the euro on Wednesday after data showed US industrial output rose more

Published 16 Nov, 2011 03:04pm

Financial

FX weakens on fear of slow global economy

RIO DE JANEIRO: Latin America's most-traded currencies weakened against the US dollar on Monday as evidence mounted that

Published 14 Nov, 2011 04:37pm

Financial

Offshore yuan trade in Hong Kong growing: Tsang

HONOLULU : Hong Kong is "making good progress" as China's premier offshore global trading center for the yuan, the Chin

Published 12 Nov, 2011 05:38am

Financial

Euro climbs vs dollar, market awaits Italy auction

NEW YORK: The euro rose the most against the dollar in two weeks on Friday and may extend gains next week should an auct

Published 11 Nov, 2011 09:15pm

Financial

Euro strengthens against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rose for a second straight day against the dollar on Friday as Italy's approval of austerity measures

Published 11 Nov, 2011 03:18pm

Financial

Euro briefly extends gains vs dollar after jobless data

NEW YORK : The euro briefly extended gains versus the dollar on Thursday after US data showed new claims for unemploym

Published 10 Nov, 2011 01:56pm

Financial

Euro slumps vs dollar, yen as Italian yields spike

NEW YORK: The euro plunged to a one-month low against the dollar on Wednesday as Italian borrowing costs topped 7 percen

Published 09 Nov, 2011 03:48pm

Financial

Sterling rises vs dollar, helped by NIESR's UK forecast

LONDON: Sterling rose against the dollar on Tuesday, helped as the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, a

Published 08 Nov, 2011 06:01pm

Financial

Euro jumps on Greece hopes outweigh ECB rate cut

NEW YORK: The euro gained against the dollar and yen in volatile trade on Thursday as optimism that Greece will forego p

Published 03 Nov, 2011 08:51pm

Financial

Euro edges higher after Greek sell-off

NEW YORK: The euro edged up against the dollar Wednesday ahead of a crunch meeting between the German, French and Greek

Published 02 Nov, 2011 10:14pm

Financial

C$ firms as markets overcome Greek fears

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended slightly stronger against its US counterpart on Wednesday as global markets bounced b

Published 02 Nov, 2011 09:57pm

Financial

Argentine peso slips further as controls take hold

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's peso dipped on Wednesday on the formal market, where the central bank intervenes, and slumped

Published 02 Nov, 2011 09:47pm

Financial

Dollar trims losses vs euro after Fed announcement

NEW YORK: The US dollar pared losses against the euro on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Commi

Published 02 Nov, 2011 05:08pm

Financial

Dollar briefly extends losses vs euro after ADP data

NEW YORK : The US dollar briefly extended losses against the euro on Wednesday after data showed the US private sector

Published 02 Nov, 2011 03:00pm

Financial

Euro trims losses on Merkel, Sarkozy comments

NEW YORK : The euro trimmed losses against the dollar on Tuesday after France and Germany said they were determined

Published 01 Nov, 2011 05:08pm

Financial

Euro down over 2pc vs US dollar, hits session low

NEW YORK: The euro tumbled over 2 percent to a session low against the dollar on Monday amid widespread risk aversion as

Published 31 Oct, 2011 08:20pm

Financial

Yen slides to 3-month low after Japan intervenes

NEW YORK: The yen tumbled to its lowest level against the US dollar in three months on Monday after Japan intervened to

Published 31 Oct, 2011 07:42pm

Financial

Euro extends losses vs dollar, hits session lows

NEW YORK : The euro extended losses against the dollar on Monday, hitting session lows, weighed down by stock market los

Published 31 Oct, 2011 05:22pm

Financial

Argentina slaps new controls on dollar purchases

BUENOS AIRES: Foreign exchange trade shrivelled in Argentina after the government ordered on Monday that tax authorities

Published 31 Oct, 2011 04:35pm

Financial

Dollar regains ground after euro surge

NEW YORK: The dollar plied back some ground against a resurgent euro on Friday, as traders took stock of a deal to save

Published 28 Oct, 2011 10:52pm

Financial

Peru central bank buys $100mn, sol nearly flat

LIMA: Peru's central bank bought $100 million on Friday and the sol reversed its earlier gains to close nearly stable. T

Published 28 Oct, 2011 07:21pm

Financial

Euro soars after EU crisis deal

NEW YORK: The euro soared against the dollar and gained against other major currencies Thursday after European leaders a

Published 27 Oct, 2011 11:41pm

Financial

Volume in dollar index futures up 26pc in 2011-ICE

NEW YORK: Trading volume in dollar index futures contracts has risen 26 percent in 2011 to date from the same period las

Published 27 Oct, 2011 06:56pm

Financial

Euro slides for 2nd day on EU summit concerns

NEW YORK: The euro weakened for a second straight session against the dollar on Wednesday in choppy trading on concerns

Published 26 Oct, 2011 05:52pm

Financial

Euro higher after German vote, EU summit ahead

NEW YORK : The euro rose against the dollar on Wednesday after Germany 's Bundestag lower house of parliament approved

Published 26 Oct, 2011 02:22pm

Financial

Euro slips against dollar ahead of EU crisis summit

NEW YORK: The euro slipped slightly against the dollar Tuesday as markets waited for the outcome of Wednesday's crunch s

Published 25 Oct, 2011 11:15pm

Financial

US dollar slumps to record low vs yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a record low versus the yen on Tuesday, raising expectations of intervention by the Bank of

Published 25 Oct, 2011 03:56pm

Financial

C$ pushes near parity on Europe optimism

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar hit a one-month high against its US counterpart on Monday as investors bet on a positive ou

Published 24 Oct, 2011 09:02pm

Financial

Euro extends gains vs dollar, hits fresh 6-week high

NEW YORK: The euro extended gains against the US dollar on Monday, hitting fresh six-week peaks, as risk appetite improv

Published 24 Oct, 2011 07:36pm

Financial

Euro climbs for fourth day, though off 6-week high

NEW YORK: The euro rose for a fourth day but was off a six-week high against the dollar on Monday as investors debated t

Published 24 Oct, 2011 04:27pm

Financial

Euro bounces higher on prospect of debt deal

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the euro on Friday as traders anticipated a European Union summit would result in a

Published 21 Oct, 2011 10:21pm

Financial

Risk rally pummels dollar, yen hits record high

NEW YORK : The US dollar fell broadly on Friday and hit a record low against the yen on speculation Europe was closer

Published 21 Oct, 2011 07:28pm

Financial

Dollar falls to record low against yen

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a record low against yen on Friday after breaking through stop loss and options barriers, w

Published 21 Oct, 2011 03:50pm

Financial

Dollar slips vs. euro despite US economic data

NEW YORK: The dollar slipped against the euro Thursday as the market digested a batch of mildly positive US economic dat

Published 20 Oct, 2011 10:10pm

Financial

Euro flat on doubts over EU delivering crisis plan

NEW YORK: The euro was little changed against the dollar on Wednesday on nagging doubts that European leaders will take

Published 19 Oct, 2011 05:00pm

Financial

Euro rises against dollar on renewed EU summit hope

NEW YORK : The euro rose against the dollar on Wednesday on revived hopes that European leaders will take aggressive ste

Published 19 Oct, 2011 04:26pm

Financial

Euro extends gains vs dollar after US housing data

NEW YORK : The euro extended gains against the dollar on Wednesday after data showed US housing starts in September we

Published 19 Oct, 2011 02:13pm

Financial

Dollar extends gains vs franc, hits session high

NEW YORK: The dollar hit a session high against the traditional safe-haven Swiss franc on Wednesday after a survey of ec

Published 19 Oct, 2011 01:00pm

Financial

C$ jumps on report of Europe debt progress

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended higher against its US counterpart on Tuesday in volatile dealings, emboldened by a Br

Published 18 Oct, 2011 11:01pm

Financial

Euro hits session highs vs dollar, yen on report

NEW YORK: The euro rallied to a session high against the safe-haven US dollar and Japanese yen on Tuesday, driven by a n

Published 18 Oct, 2011 08:00pm

Financial

Prices advance for 2nd day on Europe caution

NEW YORK: US Treasuries climbed in a choppy session on Tuesday as Moody's issued a warning on France's credit rating and

Published 18 Oct, 2011 05:09pm

Financial

Euro slips on weak data, France rating warning

NEW YORK : The euro fell for a second day against the dollar on Tuesday, pressured by disappointing German sentiment dat

Published 18 Oct, 2011 02:11pm

Financial

Dollar sees largest 1-day drop vs yen since Aug 26

NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a session low against the yen on Monday as investors continued to shun risk after the Germa

Published 17 Oct, 2011 02:30pm

Financial

C$ notches biggest weekly gain in 3 months

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar climbed against its US counterpart on Friday and notched its biggest weekly gain in more th

Published 14 Oct, 2011 09:21pm

Financial

Peru offers deposit certificates as sol gains

LIMA: Peru's central bank offered to place 200 million soles ($74 million) in deposit certificates on Friday as the sol

Published 14 Oct, 2011 06:40pm

Financial

C$ slide limited by optimism over euro zone

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened against the US dollar on Thursday as commodity prices fell on soft trade data out

Published 13 Oct, 2011 09:35pm

Financial

Euro recovers most losses vs dollar to NY session peak

NEW YORK: The euro recovered most losses against the dollar on Thursday to trade at the New York session peak after runn

Published 13 Oct, 2011 08:00pm

Financial

US speaker Boehner opposes China currency bill

WASHINGTON: A day after the US Senate passed legislation to punish China for its alleged currency manipulation, House Sp

Published 12 Oct, 2011 08:10pm

Financial

Euro rallies to one-month high vs US dollar

NEW YORK: The euro rallied to a one-month high against the US dollar on Wednesday as news of a Slovakia deal on ratifyin

Published 12 Oct, 2011 03:49pm

Financial

Euro slice gains against dollar

NEW YORK : The euro pared gains against the dollar on Tuesday after the Slovak Parliament rejected the plan to expand

Published 11 Oct, 2011 09:10pm

Financial

Euro slips on caution over Slovak vote, Greece aid

NEW YORK : The euro fell on Tuesday on caution ahead of a Slovak vote on changes to the euro zone's financial rescue fun

Published 11 Oct, 2011 03:37pm

Financial

Euro jumps after Germany, France pledge crisis plan

NEW YORK : The euro climbed to its highest in more than a week versus the dollar on Monday after Germany and France

Published 10 Oct, 2011 03:28pm

Financial

Euro flies to protect pledge by German, France

NEW YORK : The euro climbed to its highest in more than a week versus the dollar on Monday after Germany and France

Published 10 Oct, 2011 02:50pm

Financial

C$ ends flat as profit-taking cuts gains

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar ended little changed against its US counterpart on Friday, capping a volatile week that saw

Published 07 Oct, 2011 08:34pm

Financial

Euro hits NY session lows vs dollar and yen

NEW YORK: The euro hit New York session lows against the US dollar and traditional safe-haven Japanese yen on Friday as

Published 07 Oct, 2011 08:00pm

Financial

Obama blasts China as currency bill advances

WASHINGTON : President Barack Obama accused China of unfair trade practices that hurt the American economy Thursday as

Published 06 Oct, 2011 08:39pm

Financial

C$ ends higher on risk-on sentiment, oil strength

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar ended the day stronger against its US counterpart on Thursday as the European Central Ba

Published 06 Oct, 2011 08:00pm

Financial

Euro gains; ECB holds rates, adds liquidity measures

NEW YORK: The euro rallied for a third day against the dollar after the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchan

Published 06 Oct, 2011 03:05pm

Financial

White House voices concern on China currency bill

WASHINGTON : The prospects for US legislation designed to get China to revalue its currency appeared to dim on Wedne

Published 05 Oct, 2011 10:34pm

Financial

Euro jumps to highest vs Swiss franc since late May

NEW YORK : The euro extended gains versus the traditional safe-haven Swiss franc, hitting its highest level since late M

Published 05 Oct, 2011 06:53pm

Financial

Euro falls vs dollar with no progress on Greece

NEW YORK : The euro fell on Wednesday weighed by a lack of concrete details to deal with the region's debt crisis and wo

Published 05 Oct, 2011 02:35pm

Financial

Euro slice gains against dollar, yen

NEW YORK : The euro pared gains against the safe-haven dollar and Japanese yen on Tuesday after ratings agency Moody's I

Published 04 Oct, 2011 10:19pm

Financial

Euro falls to near 9-month low vs dollar on Greece

NEW YORK: The euro hit a near nine-month low against the dollar on Tuesday after European finance ministers debated maki

Published 04 Oct, 2011 02:22pm

Financial

C$ weakens to one-year low; Greek debt woes weigh

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar hit its weakest level against its US counterpart in more than a year on Monday as growin

Published 03 Oct, 2011 09:51pm

Financial

Euro drops to 8-1/2 mth low vs dollar on Greek woes

NEW YORK : The euro fell to its lowest in more than eight months against the dollar on Monday, as mounting fears of a Gr

Published 03 Oct, 2011 07:59pm

Financial

US Senate in fresh attempt at China currency bill

WASHINGTON : US lawmakers will take aim at one of China 's core economic policies on Monday when the Senate begins de

Published 03 Oct, 2011 06:22pm

Financial

US dollar gains against yen

NEW YORK : The dollar extended gains versus the yen, hitti ng two-week highs on Friday, boosted by broad demand for

Published 30 Sep, 2011 03:36pm

Financial

Dollar falls on euro vote, yen weak on sales data

NEW YORK : The dollar fell back against most major currencies on Thursday, after Germany 's parliament voted overwhelmi

Published 29 Sep, 2011 10:15pm

Financial

New Zealand dollar falls to global low after ratings cut

NEW YORK : The New Zealand dollar fell to a global session low against the US dollar on Thursday after ratings agenc

Published 29 Sep, 2011 09:54pm

Financial

Euro rises on German vote but contagion risk lingers

NEW YORK : The euro rose against the dollar on Thursday as Germany approved an expansion of the euro zone rescue fund,

Published 29 Sep, 2011 07:39pm

Financial

C$ weakens again after brief relief rally

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar weakened in afternoon trade against its US counterpart on Thursday as a relief rally ove

Published 29 Sep, 2011 05:53pm

Financial

Dollar edges up vs yen on US jobless claims data

NEW YORK : The dollar extended gains slightly against the yen on Thursday after US data showed fewer Americans than e

Published 29 Sep, 2011 03:49pm

Financial

Euro slips as eurozone debt concerns rise

NEW YORK : The euro weakened against the dollar Wednesday amid persistent signs of divisions among European policymakers

Published 28 Sep, 2011 09:28pm

Financial

Euro gains 4th day vs dollar on Greek speculation

NEW YORK : The euro rose for the fourth straight day against the dollar on Wednesday on cautious optimism Greece 's len

Published 28 Sep, 2011 03:27pm

Financial

Euro trims gains vs dollar after US durables data

NEW YORK : The euro trimmed gains against the US dollar, falling to New York session lows, on Wednesday after data sho

Published 28 Sep, 2011 01:44pm

Financial

Euro rises for 3rd day, investors look to sell rallies

NEW YORK : The euro rose for a third straight day against the dollar on Tuesday, bolstered by speculation policymakers w

Published 27 Sep, 2011 02:43pm

Financial

Euro gains slightly on reports of debt plan

NEW YORK : The euro edged up against the dollar Monday after several days of rising alarm over the precarious position o

Published 26 Sep, 2011 09:36pm

Financial

Euro drops vs dollar, yen on EU rescue plan skepticism

NEW YORK : The euro dropped against the dollar and yen on Monday, with investors sceptical that fresh efforts by Europea

Published 26 Sep, 2011 02:47pm

Financial

Dollar gives up some gains after rally

NEW YORK : The dollar fell back slightly against the euro on Friday, after the greenback surged in a flight-to-safety ra

Published 23 Sep, 2011 10:29pm

Financial

Dollar gains as global gloom spurs flight to safety

NEW YORK : The dollar rallied broadly for its best day in more than a month on Thursday and the euro tumbled to an eight

Published 22 Sep, 2011 07:47pm

Financial

Brazil, Peru step in to check FX plunge

RIO DE JANEIRO : Brazil 's real suffered some of its biggest losses since the 2009 world recession and Peru 's sol bac

Published 22 Sep, 2011 06:39pm

Financial

Dollar rallies to fresh highs on economic gloom

NEW YORK: The dollar rallied broadly on Thursday as mounting concerns about the global economy pushed investors to embra

Published 22 Sep, 2011 04:03pm

Financial

C$ hits weakest level since Jan on Fed decision

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar sank past parity with its US counterpart to its weakest level since January on Wednesday

Published 21 Sep, 2011 09:54pm

Financial

Euro extends losses vs dollar, falls to day's lows

NEW YORK : The euro and yen accelerated losses against the US dollar on Wednesday, hitting session lows, with Wall Stree

Published 21 Sep, 2011 08:18pm

Financial

Dollar drops ahead of Fed; euro jumps on Greece outline

NEW YORK : The dollar declined against the euro and yen on Wednesday as markets eyed the end of a Federal Reserve moneta

Published 21 Sep, 2011 06:07pm

Financial

Euro climbs to session high against the dollar

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to a session high against the dollar on Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of a Federal

Published 21 Sep, 2011 04:47pm

Financial

Dollar drops before Fed, Swiss franc sharply lower

NEW YORK : The dollar rose against most currencies on Wednesday as Europe 's ongoing debt crisis hurt the euro and mark

Published 21 Sep, 2011 02:57pm

Financial

Euro nudges up vs dollar but Greece still a wild card

NEW YORK : The euro edged slightly higher against the dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious on the single cur

Published 20 Sep, 2011 05:29pm

Financial

Euro down vs dollar as Greece outlook spurs caution

NEW YORK : The euro edged slightly lower against the dollar on Tuesday as investors turned wary on the single currency a

Published 20 Sep, 2011 03:57pm

Financial

Euro falls to New York session low against dollar

NEW YORK : The euro fell to a New York session low against the dollar on Tuesday as investors refocused on concerns ab

Published 20 Sep, 2011 03:05pm

Financial

Euro, dollar climb to session peak vs Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The euro and dollar both climbed to session peaks against the Swiss franc on Tuesday in volatile trading afte

Published 20 Sep, 2011 02:47pm

Financial

Euro falls on EU stalemate, risk assets wobble

NEW YORK : The euro fell on Monday after European officials ended a meeting without agreeing on new ways to tackle the r

Published 19 Sep, 2011 02:37pm

Financial

Dollar benefits from Europe's debt muddle

NEW YORK : The US dollar gained against other major currencies on Friday, while the euro fell after a meeting of Europea

Published 17 Sep, 2011 07:37am

Financial

Chile central bank buys $50mn

SANTIAGO : Chile 's central bank said on Friday it bought $50 million of US currency at auction at an average 481.06

Published 16 Sep, 2011 03:59pm

Financial

Euro gains on central banks liquidity measure

NEW YORK: The euro posted steep gains on Thursday after major central banks said they would work together to alleviate f

Published 15 Sep, 2011 05:30pm

Financial

US dollar extends losses after US factory data

NEW YORK : The dollar extended losses against the euro and Swiss franc on Thursday after a gauge of US factory activit

Published 15 Sep, 2011 03:45pm

Financial

Euro jumps on central.banks announcement

NEW YORK: The euro pared some of its gains against the dollar that were brought on by news on Thursday that the European

Published 15 Sep, 2011 02:27pm

Financial

Euro selling takes a breather, but weak bias persists

NEW YORK : The euro climbed against the dollar on Wednesday, bolstered by comments from the European Commission about th

Published 14 Sep, 2011 04:51pm

Financial

Euro rises further against dollar to hit session high

NEW YORK: The euro extended its gains versus the dollar in early trade to hit a session high on Wednesday in the afterma

Published 14 Sep, 2011 01:57pm

Financial

C$ ends stronger as euro

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday as investors crept back to riskie

Published 13 Sep, 2011 08:30pm

Financial

Euro down vs yen as Greece, Italy debt auction weigh

NEW YORK : The euro fell against the yen on Tuesday, weighed down by a disappointing Italian debt auction that saw borro

Published 13 Sep, 2011 05:36pm

Financial

Euro recovers to trade higher on the day vs dollar

NEW YORK : The euro recovered all its losses against the US dollar on Monday and traded in positive territory as a Finan

Published 13 Sep, 2011 02:39pm

Financial

Euro hits 7-month low vs dollar; more losses seen

NEW YORK : The euro fell to seven-month lows against the dollar on Monday and could stay under pressure this week on fea

Published 12 Sep, 2011 07:54pm

Financial

Euro vulnerable, investors look to sell rallies

NEW YORK : The euro slid to seven-month lows against the dollar on Monday and could stay under pressure this week on fea

Published 12 Sep, 2011 05:19pm

Financial

US dollar extends losses against Swiss franc

NEW YORK: The dollar extended losses against the Swiss franc on Monday as fears of a Greek default and the risk of conta

Published 12 Sep, 2011 03:07pm

Financial

Euro rises from 7-month low to hit session high vs dollar

NEW YORK : The euro rallied from seven-month lows against the dollar on Monday to hit session highs, with investors' sho

Published 12 Sep, 2011 03:04pm

Financial

Euro drops broadly, may stay pressured next week

NEW YORK : The euro looked vulnerable in the upcoming week after falling to its lowest against the dollar in more than s

Published 09 Sep, 2011 11:00pm

Financial

Australia won't intervene to weaken dollar: trade minister

SASKATOON : Australia will not follow Japan and Switzerland in intervening in foreign exchange markets to weaken i

Published 09 Sep, 2011 07:21pm

Financial

Euro briefly pares loss vs dlr on Greek statement

NEW YORK: The euro briefly pared losses against the US dollar on Friday after Greece's finance minister dismissed market

Published 09 Sep, 2011 05:49pm

Financial

C$ weakens as equities slump, safety favored

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar ended the session weaker against its US counterpart on Thursday as investors sought safe

Published 08 Sep, 2011 09:01pm

Financial

Euro slides to two-month low vs US dollar

NEW YORK : The euro accelerated its fall on Thursday, sliding to two-month lows against the dollar as European Central B

Published 08 Sep, 2011 04:16pm

Financial

C$ rises global stock rally, Bank of Canada

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar ended higher on Wednesday, boosted by rallying commodities and stock markets and by a Bank

Published 07 Sep, 2011 09:54pm

Financial

Dollar falls against euro, yen as stocks rebound

NEW YORK : The dollar retreated against the euro and the yen on Wednesday as global stock markets rallied, eroding the a

Published 07 Sep, 2011 09:32pm

Financial

Euro gains vs most currencies, but ECB meeting looms

NEW YORK: The euro rallied on Wednesday as sovereign debt worries abated temporarily after a German court backed the cou

Published 07 Sep, 2011 07:53pm

Financial

Euro falls under $1.40; dollar hits high vs Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The euro extended declines against the dollar to hit its lowest in eight weeks on Tuesday, breaking below key

Published 06 Sep, 2011 05:19pm

Financial

Dollar pares gains vs euro after ISM services data

NEW YORK : The dollar pared gains against the euro and briefly extended gains against the yen on Tuesday after a report

Published 06 Sep, 2011 03:24pm

Financial

Euro falls to session low against the dollar

NEW YORK : The euro fell to the session low against the dollar on Tuesday in continued foreign exchange market volatilit

Published 06 Sep, 2011 03:13pm

Financial

US dollar drops as dismal jobs data fuels talk of QE3

NEW YORK : The US dollar slid against the Swiss franc and yen on Friday as bleak jobs data raised expectations the Feder

Published 02 Sep, 2011 05:45pm

Financial

Euro slides broadly on deluge of negative factors

NEW YORK : The euro slid broadly on Tuesday as an array of factors from a poor Italian debt auction to bickering between

Published 30 Aug, 2011 02:45pm

Financial

Dollar rises vs franc, yen as US recession fears fall

NEW YORK : The dollar gained against the yen and Swiss franc on Monday as strong US consumer spending data reduced fea

Published 29 Aug, 2011 04:47pm

Financial

Dollar, euro 2 pct jump

NEW YORK : The euro and dollar extended gains versus the Swiss franc to trade more than 2 percent higher on Monday as an

Published 29 Aug, 2011 02:42pm

Financial

Emerging economies shouldn't rely on dollar: economist

JACKSON HOLE : Emerging economies should find other ways to buffer themselves from global crises than stockpiling US g

Published 27 Aug, 2011 04:12pm

Financial

C$ turns higher, rebounds from week low

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar turned higher against the US currency on Friday afternoon as investors digested a speech

Published 26 Aug, 2011 07:14pm

Financial

Euro hits NY session high vs dollar, pierces $1.45

NEW YORK : The euro rallied to a New York session high on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the

Published 26 Aug, 2011 05:55pm

Financial

US dollar hits highest vs yen in nearly 3 weeks

NEW YORK : The dollar hit its highest level against the Japanese yen in almost three weeks on Thursday, and the greenbac

Published 25 Aug, 2011 06:34pm

Financial

Dollar gains on stock slide; Bernanke speech awaited

NEW YORK : The dollar rose on Thursday, as a sharp decline in stocks lured investors into the safe-haven US currency a

Published 25 Aug, 2011 05:22pm

Financial

Dollar rises as market trims Fed expectations

NEW YORK : The dollar rose against major currencies on Wednesday, erasing early losses, as investors bought the currency

Published 24 Aug, 2011 05:06pm

Financial

Dollar down against yen despite Japanese measures

NEW YORK : The dollar traded near a record low against the yen on Wednesday as traders shrugged off a program that urges

Published 24 Aug, 2011 02:36pm

Financial

Euro and dollar fall to session lows vs Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The euro and the dollar both fell to session lows against the Swiss franc in early morning New York trade o

Published 24 Aug, 2011 01:49pm

Financial

Dollar extends losses vs euro, pares vs yen on data

NEW YORK : The dollar extended losses versus the euro but pared losses vs the yen on Wednesday after the release of US d

Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:57pm

Financial

Euro up on German data as market looks ahead to Fed

NEW YORK : The euro rallied on Tuesday as better-than-expected German and Chinese factory data calmed some concerns abou

Published 23 Aug, 2011 02:50pm

Financial

Fed speculation hurts dollar vs high-yielders, euro

NEW YORK : The dollar slipped against commodity-linked currencies on Monday as some investors speculated the Federal Res

Published 22 Aug, 2011 01:26pm

Financial

Dollar slips against euro on recession worries

NEW YORK : The dollar on Friday lost ground against the euro and hit a historic low against the yen amid choppy markets

Published 20 Aug, 2011 06:34am

Financial

Euro rallies, dollar/yen plunges to all-time low

NEW YORK: The euro rebounded on Friday as an early sell-off lost steam on central bank demand and technical buying, alth

Published 19 Aug, 2011 05:24pm

Financial

C$ inches higher; Carney reassures markets

TORONTO: Canada's dollar was firmer against the US currency at midday on Friday, reassured by testimony from top Canadia

Published 19 Aug, 2011 05:17pm

Financial

Dollar, franc, yen gain as markets in risk-off mode

NEW YORK : The dollar, yen, and Swiss franc climbed on Thursday as worries about a slowing global economy and European b

Published 18 Aug, 2011 05:01pm

Financial

Dollar rises as risk appetite falls, Swiss franc down

NEW YORK : The US dollar and yen firmed on Thursday, as anxiety about global growth and European banks drove investors t

Published 18 Aug, 2011 03:01pm

Financial

Dollar holds gains versus euro after US data

NEW YORK : The dollar held gains versus the euro and remained little changed versus the yen on Thursday after the releas

Published 18 Aug, 2011 02:38pm

Financial

Euro extends losses vs Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The euro extended declines against the Swiss franc on Wednesday as investors expressed disappointment with me

Published 17 Aug, 2011 04:00pm

Financial

Swiss franc continues to strengthen

NEW YORK : The Swiss franc continued to strengthen against both the euro and the dollar on Wednesday after the Swiss fin

Published 17 Aug, 2011 03:48pm

Financial

Euro climbs to session peak against the dollar

NEW YORK : The euro rose to a session peak against the dollar on Wednesday on electronic trading platform EBS on broad d

Published 17 Aug, 2011 02:57pm

Financial

Dollar falls to session low against yen

NEW YORK : The dollar fell to a session low against the yen on Wednesday on electronic trading platform EBS amid concern

Published 17 Aug, 2011 01:52pm

Financial

Mexico peso gains as broadly weaker dollar

MEXICO CITY: Mexico's peso gained on Wednesday in trading before the official open, as the dollar sank against a basket

Published 17 Aug, 2011 01:51pm

Financial

Euro down on weak growth, France-Germany summit ahead

NEW YORK : The euro fell across the board on Tuesday as weak German and euro-zone growth data sparked concerns about a s

Published 16 Aug, 2011 02:40pm

Financial

Dollar hits session high against yen after data, Fitch

NEW YORK : The dollar rose versus the yen on Tuesday, reversing early losses in the wake of stronger-than-expected US

Published 16 Aug, 2011 01:52pm

Financial

Swiss franc slides to two-week low vs euro, dollar

NEW YORK: The Swiss franc dropped to two-week lows against the euro and dollar on Monday on speculation the Swiss Nation

Published 15 Aug, 2011 03:43pm

Financial

Euro breaks above $1.44, hits one-week high

NEW YORK : The euro extended gains versus the dollar to trade above $1.44 on Monday, helped by soft US economic data and

Published 15 Aug, 2011 02:52pm

Financial

Euro gains further against dollar rise 1pc

NEW YORK : The euro extended gains versus the US dollar to rise 1 percent in early morning trade on Monday. Data show

Published 15 Aug, 2011 02:49pm

Financial

US dollar hits session lows after Empire State data

NEW YORK : The dollar fell to session lows against the yen and euro on Monday after a gauge of manufacturing in New Yor

Published 15 Aug, 2011 02:40pm

Financial

Euro, US dollar rise for a second day vs Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The euro and dollar further notched gains against the Swiss franc on Friday, advancing more than 7 percent th

Published 12 Aug, 2011 07:39pm

Financial

C$ steadies as stocks gain after US data

TORONTO : Canada 's dollar steadied in midday trade on Friday, regaining ground after unexpectedly weak US consumer

Published 12 Aug, 2011 06:34pm

Financial

C$ rebounds with equities, but risks remain

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar edged up against the US currency on Thursday as oil prices and equity markets rebounded,

Published 11 Aug, 2011 06:46pm

Financial

Swiss franc heads for worst day; yen nears record

NEW YORK : The dollar and euro headed for their best days ever against the Swiss franc on Thursday after the Swiss Natio

Published 11 Aug, 2011 05:28pm

Financial

US dollar, euro jump over 4pc against Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The US dollar and the euro both jumped more than 4 percent against the Swiss franc on Thursday, hitting sessi

Published 11 Aug, 2011 02:40pm

Financial

Euro falters on French bank woes, more losses seen

NEW YORK : The euro declined against most major currencies on Wednesday and its outlook remained bleak on persistent glo

Published 10 Aug, 2011 08:41pm

Financial

Euro slumps on France rating concern, yen rallies

NEW YORK : The euro tumbled against the dollar on Wednesday as concerns grew that France could be the next AAA-rated c

Published 10 Aug, 2011 02:55pm

Financial

Euro extends losses against dollar, drops below $1.43

NEW YORK: The euro extended losses against the dollar on Wednesday, tumbling below $1.43, on increasing concerns that St

Published 10 Aug, 2011 01:58pm

Financial

Dollar plummets 5pc vs Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The dollar fell broadly, plunging more than 5 percent against the Swiss franc at one point on Tuesday, as the

Published 09 Aug, 2011 09:24pm

Financial

Swiss franc surges to new record; all eyes on Fed

NEW YORK : The Swiss franc soared on Tuesday to record highs for a third straight day against the euro and dollar as con

Published 09 Aug, 2011 02:57pm

Financial

Euro falls on debt woes, dollar down against franc, yen

NEW YORK: The euro fell on Monday on fears the European Central Bank's buying of Spanish and Italian debt would not stem

Published 08 Aug, 2011 03:00pm

Financial

C$ drops to C$0.9861 to the US dollar, or $1.0141

TORONTO: Canada's dollar slid almost a penny to its lowest in almost six weeks against the US currency on Monday, hurt b

Published 08 Aug, 2011 01:52pm

Financial

Euro extends losses against dollar, hits session low

NEW YORK : The euro extended losses against the US dollar on Monday as initial relief over European Central Bank purchas

Published 08 Aug, 2011 01:26pm

Financial

US dollar retreats after prior day rally

NEW YORK : The US dollar fell broadly on Friday, reversing some of the prior day's sharp gains, as Wall Street stocks re

Published 05 Aug, 2011 08:23pm

Financial

US dollar falls to NY session low, below 79 yen

NEW YORK : The dollar on Thursday fell to its New York session low against the yen, below 79 yen, as traders remained on

Published 04 Aug, 2011 02:50pm

Financial

C$ hits 3-week low on economic growth fears

TORONTO: The Canadian dollar fell to a three-week low on Wednesday as worries about slowing global growth drove investor

Published 04 Aug, 2011 06:07am

Financial

Swiss franc retreats, but move seen short-lived

NEW YORK:The Swiss franc fell from record highs on Wednesday after the Swiss National Bank shocked the market with an in

Published 03 Aug, 2011 09:07pm

Financial

US dollar jumps vs yen, briefly recoups losses

NEW YORK : The dollar jumped versus the yen in mid-morning trading on Monday, briefly turning positive. The dollar br

Published 01 Aug, 2011 03:03pm

Financial

Dollar drops on debt gridlock, grim GDP data

NEW YORK: The dollar fell against other major currencies Friday under pressure from a political stalemate over raising

Published 29 Jul, 2011 10:25pm

Financial

Euro slips as focus returns to sovereign debt crisis

NEW YORK : The euro fell broadly on Thursday as lackluster European data and a jump in Italy 's borrowing costs fueled

Published 28 Jul, 2011 06:50pm

Financial

Dollar climbs to session high vs Swiss and Aussie

NEW YORK: The US dollar climbed to a session high against the Swiss franc and Australian dollar in mid morning New York

Published 28 Jul, 2011 04:02pm

Financial

Dollar rebounds against euro, yen

NEW YORK: The dollar regained ground against the euro and the Japanese yen on Wednesday, a day after being clobbered by

Published 27 Jul, 2011 09:34pm

Financial

Euro extends losses against dollar

NEW YORK : The euro accelerated losses, dropping to session lows against the dollar on Wednesday, undermined by falls in

Published 27 Jul, 2011 03:12pm

Financial

Dollar slides as US, debt tensions escalate

NEW YORK : The dollar struggled across the board on Tuesday as negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling dragged on, s

Published 26 Jul, 2011 03:36pm

Financial

Dollar tumbles on deadlock US debt talks

NEW YORK : The dollar fell to a record low against the Swiss franc and a four-month trough versus the yen on Monday as a

Published 25 Jul, 2011 02:12pm

Financial

Euro jumps more than 1pc against dollar, hits $1.44

NEW YORK : The euro rose more than 1 percent against the US dollar on Thursday as a rebound in US factory activity and

Published 21 Jul, 2011 05:47pm

Financial

Dollar falls amid US debt-limit standoff

NEW YORK : The dollar slumped on Wednesday as markets awaited a resolution to the debt-ceiling standoff in Washington ,

Published 20 Jul, 2011 09:59pm

Financial

Euro rises against dollar as EU summit nears

NEW YORK : The euro rose against the dollar on Wednesday on cautious optimism that euro zone leaders may reach a deal to

Published 20 Jul, 2011 02:22pm

Financial

Dollars eases on euro; gold comes off record

NEW YORK : The dollar fell slightly against the euro and gold came off its record Tuesday as safe-haven flight eased sli

Published 19 Jul, 2011 10:18pm

Financial

Euro gains ahead of EU summit later this week

NEW YORK : The euro strengthened on Tuesday as debt yields of some peripheral euro zone countries retreated ahead of an

Published 19 Jul, 2011 04:26pm

Financial

Euro down on debt crisis, Swiss hits record highs

NEW YORK : The euro fell on Monday, hitting a record low against the Swiss franc and dropping against the yen on concern

Published 18 Jul, 2011 02:17pm

Financial

Dollar ticks lower after Europe bank stress tests

NEW YORK : The dollar dipped against other major currencies and the euro gained Friday after the European Union announce

Published 15 Jul, 2011 10:17pm

Financial

Euro firms after Europe's bank stress-test results

NEW YORK : The euro strengthened slightly against the dollar Friday after the European Union announced that only eight o

Published 15 Jul, 2011 09:07pm

Financial

Dollar gains on Bernanke comments as gold soars

NEW YORK : The dollar rose against the euro and yen on Thursday after US central bank Chief Ben Bernanke ruled out an im

Published 14 Jul, 2011 11:30pm

Financial

Colombian peso hits 3yr high

BOGOTA : The Colombian peso on Thursday hit its strongest level against the US dollar since July 2008 due to expectation

Published 14 Jul, 2011 04:37pm

Financial

Dollar slides on Moody's warning

NEW YORK : The dollar fell sharply against the euro and other major currencies on Wednesday after the Moody's ratings ag

Published 13 Jul, 2011 10:51pm

Financial

Contagion fears rattle euro

NEW YORK : The euro hit a four-month low against the dollar and another record low against the Swiss franc on Tuesday on

Published 12 Jul, 2011 05:08pm

Financial

Euro dives on Italy fears

NEW YORK : The euro fell against the dollar on Monday amid fears that Europe's debt crisis was spreading to Italy, at on

Published 11 Jul, 2011 09:15pm

Financial

Dollar gains on euro despite bad jobs data

NEW YORK : The dollar shrugged off bleak US jobs data to gain on the euro Friday, helped by worrisome news on Italy's ec

Published 08 Jul, 2011 09:35pm

Financial

Canadian $ tumbles on disappointing US jobs

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar weakened to a session low against the US dollar on Friday after disappointing US jobs da

Published 08 Jul, 2011 01:50pm

Financial

Brazil still act on real overvaluation

LONDON : Brazil will continue to act to restrain the overvaluation of its currency with intervention in the futures an

Published 05 Jul, 2011 03:48pm

Financial

Brazil real hits 12-year high, Mexico peso gains

RIO DE JANEIRO : Brazil 's currency, the real, gained to its strongest levels in 12 years on Friday, as investors bet d

Published 01 Jul, 2011 09:48pm

Financial

Euro headed for best week since January; ECB eyed

NEW YORK: The euro hit a three-week high and headed for its best weekly performance against the US dollar since January

Published 01 Jul, 2011 08:23pm

Financial

Euro recovers and rallies against the dollar

NEW YORK : The euro rallied from the session low and traded higher against the dollar on Friday as some investors unwoun

Published 01 Jul, 2011 06:35pm

Financial

Latam currencies firm; real hits 34-month high

RIO DE JANEIRO : Latin America 's currencies gained against the US dollar on Thursday and Brazil 's real closed at a 3

Published 30 Jun, 2011 09:53pm

Financial

Euro rises to fresh three-week high against dollar

NEW YORK: The euro climbed to a fresh three-week high on Thursday as risk tolerance rose after Greek Prime Minister Geor

Published 30 Jun, 2011 06:42pm

Financial

Euro heads for quarterly gain as Greece fears ease

NEW YORK: The euro rose to a three-week high against the US dollar on Thursday and headed for a second quarterly gain as

Published 30 Jun, 2011 05:52pm

Financial

Canadian dollar rises after bump in CPI data

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar rose almost a penny to to its highest in nearly a week against the US dollar on Wednesday

Published 29 Jun, 2011 12:19pm

Financial

Euro rises before Greek vote, gains seen limited

NEW YORK : The euro edged higher against the US dollar on Tuesday but further gains looked limited ahead of a crucial Gr

Published 28 Jun, 2011 07:07pm

Financial

Canadian $ firms on Greece hopes

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar was firmer against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid optimism that a solution could be reache

Published 28 Jun, 2011 04:23pm

Financial

Euro high against dollar on Greece crash measures

NEW YORK : The euro rallied to a session high against the dollar on Tuesday amid rising risk tolerance on the expectatio

Published 28 Jun, 2011 01:38pm

Financial

Euro down against dollar on Moody's comment on Greek banks

NEW YORK : The euro fell against the dollar on Monday after Moody's said Greek banks have lost about 8 percent of their

Published 27 Jun, 2011 06:04pm

Financial

Euro falls to record low against the Swiss franc

NEW YORK : The euro fell to a record low against the Swiss franc on Friday in a flight to safety as investors continued

Published 24 Jun, 2011 08:26pm

Financial

Euro slides for 3rd day as Greece woes persist

NEW YORK : The euro declined against the dollar for a third straight session on Friday, weighed down by concerns Greece

Published 24 Jun, 2011 06:18pm

Financial

Dollar jumps on global growth worry

NEW YORK : The dollar gained against the euro for a second straight session on Thursday as fears about global growth had

Published 23 Jun, 2011 07:36pm

Financial

US dollar jumps on global growth fears, euro melts

NEW YORK : The dollar advanced on Thursday as heightened concerns about slowing global growth spurred a flight to safety

Published 23 Jun, 2011 06:29pm

Financial

Housing, resource demand may boost Canada dollar

LONDON : The Canadian dollar might gain in coming weeks, supported by Canada's resource strength and apparent central ba

Published 22 Jun, 2011 11:35am

Financial

Euro shines on Greece vote optimism

NEW YORK : The euro rose for a fourth straight session as investors grew optimistic Greek Prime Minister George Papandre

Published 21 Jun, 2011 06:02pm

Financial

Mexico peso strengthens on US home data, Greece

MEXICO CITY: The Mexican peso strengthened on Tuesday after US housing data came in above expectations and investors gre

Published 21 Jun, 2011 03:20pm

Financial

Dollar falls on easing Greek debt fears

NEW YORK : The dollar fell against the euro Friday as investors welcomed Germany's signal of willingness to rescue Gree

Published 17 Jun, 2011 11:16pm

Financial

Euro gains after Merkel, Sarkozy comments on Greece

NEW YORK : The euro rallied for the second straight day on Friday as hopes for a new Greek aid package rose after Germa

Published 17 Jun, 2011 06:56pm

Financial

Euro falls as Greek woes escalate, more declines seen

NEW YORK: The euro slid on Thursday as turmoil deepened in Greece and efforts to resolve the country's debt crisis remai

Published 16 Jun, 2011 06:01pm

Financial

Canadian dollar strengthens to 2-week high on data

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar firmed to its strongest level against the US dollar since the start of the month on Tuesda

Published 14 Jun, 2011 01:14pm

Financial

C$ undercut by soft commodities, risk sentiment

TORONTO : The Canadian dollar softened against a firmer greenback on Friday, paring earlier gains spurred by healthy

Published 11 Jun, 2011 01:21am

Financial

Canada's $ rises against greenback

TORONTO : Canada 's dollar rose against a broadly weaker U.S. dollar on Tuesday as after bearish comments out of China

Published 07 Jun, 2011 01:48pm

Financial

Latam currencies slide in world growth

RIO DE JANEIRO : Latin American currencies slipped against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as weak U.S. employment data a

Published 01 Jun, 2011 04:24pm

Financial

C$ rallies on BoC's surprise tone on rates

TORONTO : Canada 's dollar shot to its highest level against the US currency in more than a week on Tuesday, while an

Published 31 May, 2011 09:10pm

Financial

C$ modestly higher ahead of inflation report

TORONTO: Canada's dollar edged higher against a broadly softer US currency on Thursday, ahead of a key Canadian inflatio

Published 19 May, 2011 10:03pm

Financial

Euro extends gains vs dollar, hits session high

NEW YORK: The euro hit a session high against the US dollar on Thursday, with gains accelerating after comments made by

Published 12 May, 2011 06:46pm

Financial

US dollar extends losses vs yen, hits session low

NEW YORK: The dollar extended losses against the yen on Thursday, hitting a session low, as investor risk aversion favor

Published 12 May, 2011 06:29pm

Financial

Euro extends losses after US trade data

NEW YORK: The euro extended losses against the US dollar on Wednesday, hitting a session low, on Wednesday after US data

Published 11 May, 2011 01:33pm

Financial

Swiss franc up vs dollar, investors eye inflation data

ZURICH: The Swiss franc ticked up against the dollar on Monday, paring losses at the end of last week after better-than-

Published 09 May, 2011 09:04am

Financial

Speculators increase bets against U.S, dollar

NEW YORK: Currency speculators boosted bets against the US dollar for the first week in five, according to data from the

Published 29 Apr, 2011 09:22pm

Financial

Repo squeeze continues, month-end offers no relief

NEW YORK: A dearth of general collateral in the repo market is forcing repo rates lower and conditions are unlikely to e

Published 28 Apr, 2011 07:14pm

Financial

Demand for 4-week bills soars as supply dwindles

NEW YORK: The ratio of bids to securities awarded in Tuesday's four-week Treasury bill auction was the highest since Jan

Published 26 Apr, 2011 07:18pm

Financial

Less commercial paper could mean lower GC rates

NEW YORK: Amid a scramble for short-term securities that can be used as collateral in the repo market, the supply of one

Published 21 Apr, 2011 08:03pm

Financial

Traders split over how low Libor will go

NEW YORK: Analysts are divided whether the three-month London interbank offered rate -- a benchmark for many bank loans

Published 20 Apr, 2011 06:16pm

Financial

Brazil real surges to new high despite new tax

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO: Brazil's real surged on Thursday on bets Brazilian policymakers would allow more currency gains i

Published 07 Apr, 2011 09:07pm

Financial

Brazil raises tax in bid to stem real's climb

BRASILIA: Brazil will slap a six-percent tax on loans with terms under two years secured from foreign banks and firms, F

Published 07 Apr, 2011 07:53am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 4	278.62
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 4	278.42
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 5	159.94
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 5	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 5	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 5	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 4	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 4	7,584.31
Nasdaq / Jun 4	26,830.96
FTSE 100 / Jun 4	10,332.30
Dow Jones / Jun 4	51,561.93
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 4	24,944.95
France CAC40 / Jun 4	8,244.29
India Sensex / Jun 5	74,364.43
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 5	66,812.85
Hang Seng / Jun 5	24,982.27

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 4	402,335
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 4	4,470.19
Petrol/Litre / Jun 5	381.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 5	93.10
Diesel/Litre / Jun 5	380.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 5	77.59

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 5 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	7.76 ▲ 1 (14.79%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jun 5 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	8.16 ▲ 1 (13.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jun 5 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	8.41 ▲ 1 (13.5%)
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	8.98 ▲ 1 (12.53%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 5 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	17.57 ▲ 1.6 (10.02%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 5 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	20.54 ▲ 1.87 (10.02%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 5 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	16.70 ▲ 1.52 (10.01%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jun 5 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	60.80 ▲ 5.53 (10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 5 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	99.80 ▲ 9.07 (10%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 5 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	99.09 ▲ 9.01 (10%)

Stock	Price
Sanghar Sugar / Jun 5 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	115.16 ▼ -11.77 (-9.27%)
F.Credit & Inv / Jun 5 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	41.18 ▼ -3.81 (-8.47%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jun 5 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	20.66 ▼ -1.87 (-8.3%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 5 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	30.08 ▼ -2.62 (-8.01%)
Fateh Ind. / Jun 5 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	166.02 ▼ -14.04 (-7.8%)
Sana Ind / Jun 5 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	38.92 ▼ -2.8 (-6.71%)
Universal Ins. / Jun 5 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	22.10 ▼ -1.52 (-6.44%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jun 5 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	69.55 ▼ -4.65 (-6.27%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 5 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	50 ▼ -3.33 (-6.24%)
Husein Industries / Jun 5 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	34.01 ▼ -1.99 (-5.53%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jun 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	16,821,713 ▲ 0.44
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	16,610,882 ▲ 1
Hascol Petrol / Jun 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	16,315,121 ▲ 0.4
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 5 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	16,053,690 ▼ -0.11
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 5 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,107,668 ▲ 0.33
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,739,279 ▲ 0
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 5 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	11,695,007 ▲ 1.52
TRG Pak Ltd / Jun 5 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	10,364,397 ▲ 0.88
Waves Corporation / Jun 5 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	9,867,979 ▲ 0.72
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	9,667,340 ▼ -0.17