Dollar falls versus euro, rises against pound as earnings season kicks off this weekOctober 12th, 2009 Dollar mixed as earnings season kicks offNEW YORK — The dollar was mixed Monday as investors looked ahead to third-quarter earnings reports for more clues on the state of the global economy. The 16-nation euro inched up to $1.4776 in late New York trading from the $1.4709 it bought late Friday.
Dollar slips on sign growth will slow by year end; investors await economic reportsSeptember 30th, 2009 Dollar slips against euro, pound on economic dataNEW YORK — The dollar slipped against the euro and the pound Wednesday on news the economy likely grew in the third quarter but should slow at the end of the year amid employment and credit worries. Meanwhile, a Midwestern manufacturing report came in weaker than expected.
Dollar climbs against euro, pound on corporate deals as markets await economic dataSeptember 30th, 2009 Dollar climbs as markets await economic dataNEW YORK — The dollar rose against the euro and the pound Monday as several corporate deals reassured investors about the economy, while markets await U.S. economic data and a key jobs report due later in the week.
Dollar continues to slide to annual lows against the euro on evidence recession has endedSeptember 17th, 2009 Dollar continues fall to annual lows against euroNEW YORK — The dollar hit another annual low against the euro Thursday as strong economic data added to evidence the recession has ended, pushing traders to risker assets. Housing construction rose in August and fewer laid-off workers sought jobless aid last week.
Summary Box: Incomes flat in July but spending rises modestly with help of Cash for ClunkersAugust 28th, 2009 Summary Box: Incomes flat but spending up modestlySTAGNANT INCOMES: Household income failed to grow last month as consumer spending edged up 0.2 percent, aided by the now-ended Cash for Clunkers program. SPENDING CONCERNS: Personal incomes have fallen or remained unchanged in eight of the past 10 months.
Euro slips off multi-month high against dollar in morning European trading, buys $1.4404August 4th, 2009 Euro slightly lower against dollarBERLIN — The euro took a breather against the dollar Tuesday, slipping back a little from gains it had made as economic optimism pushed down the U.S. currency. The British pound briefly hit a 10-month high.
Euro rises to $1.4251 in morning trading; earnings mixed; Fed warns recovery will be gradualJuly 23rd, 2009 Euro rises to $1.4251 in European morning tradingFRANKFURT — The euro rose against the dollar Thursday as U.S. companies reported mixed earnings, while the Federal Reserve cautioned the recovery will be gradual because of rising unemployment.
Dollar pushes higher on doubts about economic recovery as investors weigh conflicting signalsJuly 6th, 2009 Dollar advances on doubts about economic recoveryNEW YORK — The dollar advanced against the euro and the pound Monday as investors moved into the haven of the U.S. currency on doubts about the global economy.
US dollar rises, gold falls in European tradingJuly 2nd, 2009 US dollar higher in European trading, gold fallsLONDON — The U.S. dollar was up against other major currencies in European trading Thursday.
US dollar, gold rise in European morning tradingJune 18th, 2009 US dollar rises in EuropeLONDON — The U.S. dollar was higher against other major currencies in European trading Thursday morning.
Dollar climbs against euro, falls against pound as investors mull sharp rally in equitiesJune 8th, 2009 Dollar mixed as investors mull rally in equitiesNEW YORK — The dollar was mixed against major currencies Monday as investors assessed whether the sharp rally in equities over the last three months can continue through the summer. Stocks reversed steep losses in light trading Monday as concerns linger about the global economy.
Dollar continues its plunge to multimonth lows against euro, pound on positive economic dataJune 1st, 2009 Dollar continues plunge against euro, poundNEW YORK — The dollar continued its plunge to multimonth lows against the euro and the pound Monday as better-than-expected readings on manufacturing, consumer spending and construction spending drove investors to riskier assets. The economic data suggested the economy's decline is moderating, but did not yet show a rebound.
Dollar gains on US retail data, while European report, British gov't forecast disappointMay 13th, 2009 Dollar gains on economic reports, bad news abroadNEW YORK — The dollar reversed course Wednesday, gaining broadly as U.S. retail sales took a turn for the worse and news from abroad highlighted the recession's impact in Europe.
US dollar mostly higher, gold rises in European morning tradingMay 11th, 2009 Dollar up, gold rises in morning tradingLONDON — The U.S. dollar was mostly higher against other major currencies in European trading Monday morning.
Euro nearly unchanged against dollar at $1.3024 despite dour predictions about German economyApril 23rd, 2009 Euro nearly unchanged against dollar at $1.3024FRANKFURT — The euro was nearly flat against the dollar Thursday despite news that Germany's economy, Europe's largest, was expected to shrink more than 5 percent this year. The 16-nation euro bought $1.3024 in European morning trading, slightly up from the $1.3017 late Wednesday in New York.
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