Currency News
Markets continue gains on stronger US job data
Asian shares are higher amid rising risk appetite after the US added more jobs than expected in October, boosting confidence in the global economic recovery.
It's time for some trend reversals
The political season just past has led to America being somewhat over-despised, writes John Dizard, now it's time for some trend reversals, a dollar rally maybe, a decline in the gold and silver price.
Protect against the lure of protection
As the global economy emerges from recession, it is still the most open it has ever been. This is because political leaders have resisted the sirens of protectionism better than one might have feared.
Dollar hits lowest level of year
Federal Reserve's confirmation of quantitative easing pushes currency lower
Surprisingly strong US payrolls lift dollar
Stocks in Europe move higher after US jobs data come in stronger than expected.
Prospect of QE2 bears down on dollar
Commodity-linked currencies rose as data suggested that Chinese manufacturing activity rose at its fastest pace in six months.
Markets cautious as US votes loom
Asian stock markets are mixed amid cautious trading ahead of a long-awaited US Federal Reserve meeting later in the day
Manufacturing strength fuels industrial metals
The two main drivers of prices seemed to be aligning in favour of commodities markets, helping lift prices across the board.
Debt costs jump for Dublin and Lisbon
The European Central Bank's president warned European leaders last week that the proposed rescue system would increase borrowing costs.
US is bigger threat to investors than Brazil
Investors have not had to worry much about global politics lately but the US could be the fly in the ointment.
