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Euroland and British PMI-Mf’g Readings in January Surpass Forecasts
February 1, 2010
The dollar gained 0.7% against sterling and 0.5% relative to the Australian dollar overnight. Other dollar rates have moved only marginally, with 0.1% upticks against the New Zealand and Canadian dollars and downticks of 0.2% against the Swiss franc and euro. Stock markets fell at least 1% in China, Taiwan, the Philippines and Australia. Bourses firmed [...] More
Dollar Down But Stocks and Commodities Up to Start 2010
January 4, 2010
The dollar lost 0.9% against the Canadian dollar, 0.8% versus the Aussie dollar, 0.5% against the euro, 0.4% against sterling, 0.3% against the yen and kiwi, and 0.1% relative to the Swiss franc. All markets are open following the New Year holiday. Stocks are up 1.6% in Indonesia, 0.5% in South Africa, Pakistan and India, 1.0% [...] More
