Dollar steady in early Asian trade
The greenback was at 120.35 yen in Tokyo, compared with 120.30 yen in New York late Friday.
Apr 13, 2015, 10:19 AM IST
US dollar rallies, eroding Wall Street gains
The US dollar rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday, resuming a recent upward trend and weighing on Wall Street stocks as investors fretted the currency`s strength would hurt multinational corporate profits.
Apr 08, 2015, 08:48 AM IST
Asian shares mixed in quiet trade before US jobs
Wall Street provided a positive lead following another round of upbeat US indicators, although the dollar dipped against the yen.
Apr 03, 2015, 08:22 AM IST
Asian markets mostly slip, Shanghai up on China data
Tokyo tumbled 1.23 percent, Sydney eased 0.58 percent, Seoul lost 0.59 percent and Singapore fell 0.21 percent while Hong Kong rose 0.22 percent and Shanghai added 0.38 percent.
Apr 01, 2015, 08:10 AM IST
Asian shares mostly up after Wall Street gains
Asian markets mostly rose on Monday after Wall Street`s gains at the end of last week, while Hong Kong and Shanghai were boosted by hopes for more Chinese economic stimulus.
Mar 30, 2015, 12:55 PM IST
Oil prices rise despite jump in US stockpiles
World oil prices advanced Wednesday despite news of a stronger-than-expected increase in crude inventories in the United States, analysts said.
Mar 25, 2015, 23:48 PM IST
European shares dip but hold near highs
European shares dipped on Wednesday but held near multi-year highs and the euro rose against the dollar after a survey showed the German business climate improving.
Mar 25, 2015, 18:40 PM IST
Gold rally continues on lower dollar and US rate speculation
Gold rose to a 2-1/2 week high on Tuesday, heading for its fifth session of gains on a weaker dollar and growing expectations that a U.S. interest rate increase could be pushed to September.
Mar 24, 2015, 18:17 PM IST
Wall St to dip at the open after weekly gains
U.S. stocks were set to dip at the open on Monday following strong gains in major indexes the previous week, as investors assessed gyrations in the dollar and crude prices and their impact on equities.
Mar 23, 2015, 19:08 PM IST
Major Asian markets mostly up after US, Europe gains
Major Asian markets mostly advanced Monday following rallies on Wall Street and in Europe, while the dollar continued to struggle after the Federal Reserve dampened expectations for an early interest rate rise.
Mar 23, 2015, 17:41 PM IST
World stocks and bonds roar Fed approval, dollar fights back
World shares rose back towards all-time highs and a slump then jump in the dollar triggered wild moves in currency markets on Thursday, as investors priced in a later start and a slower pace for future U.S. rate rises.
Mar 19, 2015, 16:40 PM IST
Wall St rises as euro recovers against dollar
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday and the benchmark S&P 500 rebounded after three weeks of losses as the euro strengthened against the dollar, easing some concerns over the impact of a robust greenback on corporate earnings.
Mar 16, 2015, 20:22 PM IST
Dollar hits 12-year euro high before US Federal meet
The dollar hit a 12-year high against the euro Monday, ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve policy meeting this week, while oil prices fell again as US supplies continued to build.
Mar 16, 2015, 16:45 PM IST
US Fed speculation hits Asian markets, dollar rallies
Most Asian markets fell again Wednesday on increasing expectations the US Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in the summer, while traders were left disappointed by another weak data release from China.
Mar 11, 2015, 18:47 PM IST
Euro sinks to 12-year lows as yield gap grows
In a dollar rally that began last July the single currency has lost around a quarter of its value, and there is little sign of that bottoming out. Deutsche Bank on Tuesday forecast a fall to 85 US cents by the end of 2017.
Mar 11, 2015, 15:56 PM IST
Dollar at 3-month peak on yen, Nikkei climbs
A lower yen is generally viewed as positive for Japan`s exports and corporate profits, and the Nikkei added 0.5 percent.
Mar 10, 2015, 08:40 AM IST
Gold rises as dollar pauses but further weakness seen
Gold rose on Monday as the dollar rally paused but remained near a three-month low after a strong U.S. jobs report boosted expectations the Federal Reserve would soon raise interest rates.
Mar 09, 2015, 17:28 PM IST
Dollar holds firm after US jobs data rally
In Tokyo, the greenback bought 120.92 yen, up from 120.78 yen on Friday in New York, while the euro bought $1.0841 -- around its lowest since early 2003 -- compared with $1.0842.
Mar 09, 2015, 09:12 AM IST
Euro tumbles to new 11.5-year low against US dollar
The euro dived Friday to another 11.5-year low, one day after the European Central Bank announced it would launch its massive stimulus package next week.
Mar 06, 2015, 17:52 PM IST
Dollar steady ahead of US jobs report
The dollar was steady ahead of a key US jobs report later Friday, while the euro struggled after the European Central Bank released details of an unprecedented monetary easing plan designed to lift the faltering eurozone economy.
Mar 06, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
