Dollar falls 2 percent vs yen, euro falls 2.3 percent Wed 8 Jul 2009 NEW YORK, July 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar fell more than 2 percent against the yen on Wednesday to its lowest since February, as investors continued to shun risk. The... (photo: Public Domain / -) The Guardian Dollar Economy Euro Money Photos |
US dollar mostly lower, gold down in Europe Thu 9 Jul 2009 (AP) - LONDON - The U.S. dollar was mostly lower against other major currencies in European trading Thursday morning. Gold fell. The euro traded at US$1.3967, up from... (photo: WN / maryjane) Syracuse Dollar Economy Gold Money Photos |
Gold recovers as dollar weakness prompts buying Thu 9 Jul 2009 * Wilting dollar helps commodities recover after losses * Chinese car sales jump; palladium rises more than 2 percent (Updates throughout, changes dateline-pvs TOKYO) By... (photo: WN / deniseyong) The Guardian Dollar Economy Gold Money Photos |
European stocks rebound Thu 9 Jul 2009 LONDON (AFP) – Europe's main stock markets rallied Thursday on bargain hunting after recent volatile trade, but London investors were cautious ahead of an... (photo: AP / Sang Tan) Yahoo Daily News Economy Europe Financial Market Photos |
Stock futures point to higher Wall Street open Thu 9 Jul 2009 The stock market headed toward a higher start Thursday after investors got some reassurance from Alcoa Inc.'s earnings. The aluminum maker's $454 million second-quarter... (photo: AP / Richard Drew) The Associated Press Economy Financial Market Photos Stock |
Japan's Nikkei slides to 7-week low on strong yen Thu 9 Jul 2009 (AP) - TOKYO - A sharp appreciation of the yen rattled investors Thursday and dragged Japanese stocks to a seven-week low. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average fell... (photo: AP / Junji Kurokawa) Syracuse Asia Japan Photos Tokyo US |
Dollar lower amid recovery concerns Thu 9 Jul 2009 THE dollar was lower at noon as investors shied away from higher risk assets on concerns about the recovery in the global economy. At 12.00pm AEST, the dollar was trading... (photo: WN / Jane Magturo) The Australian Business Currency Market Photos Trade |
Kremlin rewrites book on resources Wed 8 Jul 2009 By John Helmer MOSCOW - Russia's resources overlord, Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin, is considering a new plan to award the right to mine Sukhoi Log, one of the... (photo: AP / Alexander Zemlianichenko) Asia Times Government Industry Photos Resources Russia |
The yuan seeks converts Thu 9 Jul 2009 China says it wants to turn Shanghai into a financial center by 2020, but will need a yuan that is fully convertible into other currencies before then Banks in China and... (photo: WN/Patricia) Taipei Times China Currency Economy Finance Photos |
Yen steadies after sharp rally on risk aversion Thu 9 Jul 2009 * Yen stays near 5-month high vs dollar, 2-mth peak vs euro * Caution towards forex intervention grows By Rika Otsuka TOKYO, July 9 (Reuters) - The yen steadied on... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) The Guardian Aversion Forex Photos Risk Yen |
Nikkei drops 0.8 pct, exporters stung by yen surge Thu 9 Jul 2009 * Stocks fall after yen hits 5-month highs versus dollar * Retreat limited as Alcoa reports smaller-than-expected loss * Mitsubishi Motors gains on plug-in hybrid report... (photo: AP / Katsumi Kasahara) The Guardian Exporters Hits Nikkei Photos Stock |
Meralco profit to surge on Wed 8 Jul 2009 By Euan Paulo C. AƱonuevo, Reporter MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) will enjoy a five-fold increase in its profit this year because of tariff increases that were put off... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo) The Manila Times Electricity Meralco Philippines Photos Profit |
Stocks modestly higher ahead of Alcoa report Wed 8 Jul 2009 Investors worried that the world economy may take longer to emerge from recession than originally hoped are turning their focus this week to companies' financial results... (photo: Creative Commons / hyku) The Press Democrat Alcoa Economy Photos Recovery Report |
Rupee ends 44 paise cheaper at 7-week low of 48.89 a dollar Wed 8 Jul 2009 8 Jul 2009, 1756 hrs IST, PTI Text: MUMBAI: The rupee today virtually touched the crucial 49 level before... (photo: WN / Hemant Varma) The Times of India Currencies Dollar Mumbai Photos Rupee |
Likely comments from Manila cbank on rates,econ Wed 8 Jul 2009 (Refiles to clarify in paragraph 12 first quarter growth was on annual basis) (For a related story, please click) By Karen Lema MANILA, July 8 (Reuters) - The Philippine... (photo: WN / Dominic Canoy) The Guardian Bank Monetary Philippines Photos Rates |
Euro falls against dollar to $1.3890 Wed 8 Jul 2009 (AP) - FRANKFURT - The euro continued to fall against the dollar Wednesday as investors moved more assets into the safety of the American currency. The 16-nation euro... (photo: Public Domain / -) Syracuse Dollar Economy Euro Money Photos |
US dollar mixed, gold lower in European trading Wed 8 Jul 2009 (AP) - LONDON - The U.S. dollar was mixed against other major currencies in European trading Wednesday morning. Gold was down. The euro traded at US$1.3922, down from... (photo: WN / Jane Magturo) Syracuse Dollar Economy Gold Photos US |
Japan stocks fall for sixth straight day Wed 8 Jul 2009 (AP) - TOKYO - Japan stocks fell for a sixth day Wednesday, as investors continued to pull back from inflated hopes for a quick economic recovery. The Nikkei 225 stock... (photo: AP / Itsuo Inouye) Syracuse Economy Japan Market Photos Tokyo |
Australian dollar closes almost one cent lower Wed 8 Jul 2009 THE dollar has closed almost one cent lower after better than expected domestic economic data failed to kick-start a sluggish session depressed by offshore movements. At... (photo: Public Domain) The Australian Australian Consumer Economy Market Photos |
Stocks Poised to Fall at Open Wed 8 Jul 2009 By PETER NURSE European stocks are poised to fall Wednesday, as investors take their lead from overnight losses on Wall Street amid concerns about the strength of the... (photo: AP Photo) Wall Street Journal Economy Financial Market Photos Stock |