Commodities rise as dollar weakens, gold dips slightly after hitting new high of $1,072October 14th, 2009 Commodities rally as dollar falls to new lowNEW YORK — Commodities are rising broadly as the dollar tumbles to a fresh 14-month low against other major currencies. Gold prices soared to a new record high of $1,072 an ounce in early trading, before giving up 30 cents to settle at $1,064.70 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange on some profit-taking.
Dollar mixed on reports home prices continue to rise, consumer confidence unexpectedly fallsSeptember 30th, 2009 Dollar mixed on consumer confidence, home pricesNEW YORK — The dollar inched up against the euro but fell against the pound Tuesday as investors weighed a surprise drop in consumer confidence and a third straight monthly increase in home prices. The 16-nation euro slipped to $1.4568 in late New York trading from $1.4591 late Monday, while the British pound rose to $1.5941 from $1.5869.
Euro breaks above $1.48 as dollar falls to year lows ahead of G-20 summit this weekendSeptember 22nd, 2009 Euro breaks above $1.48; dollar at year lowsNEW YORK — The dollar sank to its lowest point in a year Tuesday against several currencies ahead of a meeting by of the Federal Reserve on interest rates and the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh this weekend. The 16-nation euro broke past $1.48 for the first time since September 2008, rising as high as $1.4821 before settling back to $1.4792 in late afternoon trading in New York.
Dollar edges higher against major currencies but remains near year lows ahead of G-20 meetingSeptember 21st, 2009 Dollar edges higher ahead of G-20 meetingNEW YORK — The dollar edged up against major currencies but remained near an annual low against the euro Monday as economic signals continue to point to a recovery and investors look forward to more hints about the economy at this week's G-20 meeting in Pittsburgh. The 16-nation euro slipped to $1.4677 in late afternoon trading from the $1.4720 it bought Friday.
Dollar lower as investors weigh mixed economic reports, await Fed's read on economyAugust 11th, 2009 Dollar falls ahead of Fed's 2-day rate meetingNEW YORK — The dollar slipped Tuesday as investors grappled with mixed economic reports and awaited the outcome of a two-day monetary policy meeting at the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Dollar extends last week's gains ahead of Federal Reserve's two-day rate meetingAugust 10th, 2009 Dollar extends its gains ahead of Fed meetingNEW YORK —The dollar extended its gains Monday on the back of a fall in unemployment figures at the end of last week, as investors were cautious ahead of a two-day meeting of the Federal Reserve on interest rates. The dollar reversed what has been its recent trading pattern on Friday, surging higher alongside equities after a government report showed U.S.
US dollar mixed, gold lower in European morning tradingAugust 4th, 2009 US dollar mixed, gold lower in European tradingLONDON — The U.S. dollar was mixed against other major currencies in European trading Tuesday morning.
US dollar mixed, gold falls in European morning tradingJuly 22nd, 2009 US dollar mixed, gold falls in European tradingLONDON — The U.S. dollar was mixed against other major currencies in European trading Wednesday morning.
US dollar mixed, gold down in European afternoon tradingJuly 13th, 2009 US dollar mixed, gold down in European tradingLONDON — The U.S. dollar was mixed against other major currencies in European trading Friday morning.
Dollar mixed, gold down in European morning tradingJuly 13th, 2009 Dollar mixed, gold down in EuropeLONDON — The U.S. dollar was mixed against other currencies in European morning trading Monday.
Wall Street begins holiday-shortened week on cautious note, investors await week's key dataJune 29th, 2009 Stocks mixed ahead of week's key dataNEW YORK — Investors are beginning a holiday-shortened week on a cautious note. Stocks seesawed in light trading early Monday, following mixed moves in overseas markets.
US stock futures point to slightly higher open as investors await the week's key economic dataJune 29th, 2009 US stock futures point slightly higherNEW YORK — Investors are looking to start a holiday-shortened week on a positive note. U.S. stock futures are slightly higher in early trading Monday, amid mixed moves in overseas markets.
Stocks rise modestly after Monday's rout as investors await home sales data, Fed meetingJune 23rd, 2009 Stocks edge up before home sales data, Fed meetingNEW YORK — Investors are proceeding cautiously after Monday's big selloff. Stocks are mixed early trading Tuesday ahead of the National Association of Realtors' report on existing home sales in May.
US dollar mixed, gold higher in European tradingJune 18th, 2009 US dollar mixed, gold higher in European tradingLONDON — The U.S. dollar was mixed against other major currencies in European trading Thursday.
US dollar mixed, gold lower in European morning tradingApril 22nd, 2009 US dollar mixed in EuropeLONDON — The U.S. dollar was mixed against other major currencies in European trading Tuesday morning.