The dollar and yen rose Friday after a report showed the U.S. unemployment rate spiked and the economy lost more jobs than expected, stoking concerns about the U.S. economy and restoring safe-haven demand for both currencies.
When the U.S. dollar gained ground on the Euro and other currencies last year, glossy travel magazines celebrated the affordability of once-pricey locales. Cheap lattes in Paris!
The dollar and the yen gained broadly Thursday as the euro and perceived higher risk currencies succumbed to profit-taking ahead of a policy decision by the European Central Bank.
The dollar fell Wednesday as a rally on Wall Street undermined demand for the greenback as a safe haven.
The dollar rose against rival currencies Tuesday as weakness in global stock markets and concerns about the banking sector boosted demand for the greenback as a safe haven.
The dollar and yen fell Monday in volatile trading as steady stocks and data showing further evidence of an economic recovery around the world dampened safe-haven demand for the U.S. and Japanese currencies.
World stocks added to the previous week's losses on Monday, hugging one-month lows as investors pulled back from a more than seven month rally and prepared for the eventual withdrawal of stimulative monetary policy.
The dollar and yen rallied Friday as a sharp selloff in the stock market and uncertainty about the economy boosted safe-haven demand for the U.S. and Japanese currencies.
A growing number of Americans are becoming aware of the Federal Reserve System, what it is, how it has precipitated our financial crisis, and how it continues to pursue policies that delay economic recovery and weaken the dollar.
The dollar fell against the euro on Thursday, ending a four-day advance, after the U.S. economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, sending investors back into riskier assets.
The dollar and yen rose Friday after a report showed the U.S. unemployment rate spiked and the economy lost more jobs than expected, stoking concerns about the U.S. economy and restoring safe-haven demand for both currencies.
When the U.S. dollar gained ground on the Euro and other currencies last year, glossy travel magazines celebrated the affordability of once-pricey locales. Cheap lattes in Paris!
The dollar and the yen gained broadly Thursday as the euro and perceived higher risk currencies succumbed to profit-taking ahead of a policy decision by the European Central Bank.
The dollar fell Wednesday as a rally on Wall Street undermined demand for the greenback as a safe haven.
The dollar rose against rival currencies Tuesday as weakness in global stock markets and concerns about the banking sector boosted demand for the greenback as a safe haven.
The dollar and yen fell Monday in volatile trading as steady stocks and data showing further evidence of an economic recovery around the world dampened safe-haven demand for the U.S. and Japanese currencies.
World stocks added to the previous week's losses on Monday, hugging one-month lows as investors pulled back from a more than seven month rally and prepared for the eventual withdrawal of stimulative monetary policy.
The dollar and yen rallied Friday as a sharp selloff in the stock market and uncertainty about the economy boosted safe-haven demand for the U.S. and Japanese currencies.
A growing number of Americans are becoming aware of the Federal Reserve System, what it is, how it has precipitated our financial crisis, and how it continues to pursue policies that delay economic recovery and weaken the dollar.
The dollar fell against the euro on Thursday, ending a four-day advance, after the U.S. economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, sending investors back into riskier assets.
The dollar and yen gained Wednesday as concerns about a global economic recovery and steep losses in Wall Street stocks boosted safe-haven appeal.
The dollar rose to a two-week high against the euro Tuesday after a report showing U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in October boosted the greenback's safe-haven appeal.
The U.S. dollar rose broadly Monday, rebounding from a 14-month low against the euro as falling stock and commodity prices prompted investors to lock in recent gains in other currencies.
The dollar and euro soared against sterling Friday after data showing the U.K. economy was still mired in recession stunned investors who had expected it to return to growth.
The dollar rose broadly Thursday as most investors bet the greenback's recent sharp slide against major currencies had gone too far, too fast.
The dollar slumped Wednesday, with the euro rising above $1.50 for the first time in 14 months, as optimism about the global economic recovery boosted demand for higher yielding currencies.
The dollar rose against major rivals Tuesday after euro zone officials said they support a stronger greenback.
Currency investors continue to remain concerned that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold rates near zero and that the dollar could lose its place as the world's dominant reserve currency.
The dollar recovered some of the week's losses Friday, as news of a large quarterly loss at Bank of America and flagging consumer confidence dulled investor demand for higher-yielding, higher-risk currencies.
The dollar was mixed against major rivals on Thursday following better-than-expected economic data about inflation and jobless claims.
The dollar fell to multi-month lows against the euro and commodity currencies on Thursday as policymaker comments reinforced views U.S. interest rates would stay lower for longer than those of other major countries.
The dollar hit a 14-month low versus the euro and a currency basket on Wednesday on the view that U.S. interest rates will stay low, while higher commodity prices reflected optimism about an improving global economy, tarnishing the U.S. currency's safe-haven appeal.
World stocks hit a 12-month high on Wednesday as forecast-beating Intel Corp results and Chinese trade data brightened the economic outlook, while the dollar plumbed 14-month lows, sending oil and gold higher.
The dollar continued its decline against rival currencies Tuesday, but managed to swing an intraday recovery as stocks seesawed.
The dollar was mixed against its counterparts in a quiet-but-volatile trading day.
The dollar rose broadly Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank will be ready to tighten monetary policy as an economic recovery takes hold.
It sounds like the plot of a bad spy novel.
The dollar fell against its major rivals Thursday as investors flocked to higher yielding assets such as stocks and commodities on better-than-expected earnings results and jobs data.
Gold rallied to its third record high in a row Thursday as the dollar continues to deteriorate and investors remain concerned that a bout of inflation is on the horizon.
The dollar was mixed against its main trading partners Wednesday as a retreat on Wall Street boosted some demand for the greenback as a safe haven.
Gold surged to a record high Tuesday after a news report sparked widespread talk about the U.S. dollar being unseated as the currency for trading oil.
The dollar was mixed against its main trading partners Monday as stocks rebounded on a statement from the Group of Seven major economies.
The dollar fell against the euro and the yen Wednesday despite downbeat economic data that sparked a selloff on Wall Street.
The dollar hovered near a one-year low Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left a key interest rate unchanged near 0%, though it said "economic activity has picked up."
Oil prices dropped below $68 a barrel Monday as the dollar gained strength after hitting lows against major currencies last week.
Gold prices settled at a new record high of $1,006.40 on Friday, rallying ahead of the $1,000-an-ounce mark for the third time this week.
The dollar fell to a one-year low against a basket of currencies in volatile trading Friday as safe-haven demand evaporated and investors fret about the stability of the U.S. currency.
The dollar continued to lose ground Friday at the end of a week in which it became cheaper for banks to borrow in yen than dollars for the first time in 16 years.
The dollar goes down. Stocks go up. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.
The U.S. dollar may stay mired in a narrow range as concerns about the global economy weigh on the market.
The financial crisis has wreaked havoc on many a money manager, but not Samson Capital Advisors, a firm that offers bond and currency investments to endowments and high-net worth individuals and families.
U.S. stocks were poised to kick off August on a positive note Monday, as investors took an upbeat view on the economy.
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has a major problem on his hands. He is doing his best to try and save the economy from slipping further into recession. But he may have to sacrifice the U.S. dollar in the process.
There are a number of ways to measure the financial turbulence of the past year: the billions of dollars in public funds used to prop up banks; the cliff-drop in exports from any major economy; or the latest unemployment report.
Don't look now. But the dollar is starting to weaken again against the euro, pound and yen, leading some to wonder if its days as the world's No. 1 currency are numbered.
The dollar rose against rival currencies Wednesday as investors took shelter in the U.S. currency after the Federal Reserve said the economy would "remain weak for some time."
The dollar rallied against the euro, as a credit downgrade for Ireland pushed the euro lower, and was mixed against other major currencies.
Oil prices closed lower Friday, after briefly rising to a 6-month high above $70 a barrel, as investors took the government's latest employment report as an indication of the improving health of the U.S. economy.
The dollar fell to fresh 2009 lows against the 16-nation euro on Tuesday, but the greenback was mixed against other major currencies.
Oil prices rose Monday after global stock markets rallied and the dollar and Treasurys fell, following General Motors Corp.'s bankruptcy filing.
The dollar fell to a five-month low against the euro Friday as inflationary fears heated up and the market continued to fret over a downgrade of the U.K.'s outlook.
The U.S. dollar has taken a beating in the past few months even as stocks have soared and investors have come to expect an economic recovery sooner rather than later.
The euro hit a one-month high above $1.35 Friday after better-than-expected U.S. payrolls data bolstered hopes for an economic recovery and dented safe-haven demand for the dollar.
The dollar rose against the euro Tuesday on negative European production data and ahead of a central bank meeting expected to slash rates to a record low.
The dollar slipped against a basket of currencies Monday as signs the U.S. economy is stabilizing bolstered the market's appetite for risk.
The dollar remained weak against the euro and the pound Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economy is still hurting but that the pace of the decline appears to be slowing.
The dollar rallied against the Mexican peso and was mixed against other major currencies Monday amid worries about the economic impact of a global swine flu outbreak.
The dollar and yen strengthened broadly Monday on rising risk aversion as concern grew that an outbreak of swine flu in Mexico could become a global pandemic, while the Mexican peso fell sharply.
The dollar fell against major currencies Thursday, amid a grab-bag of fresh indications that recovery for the U.S. economy is still a way off.
The dollar fell against the euro and yen Wednesday on strength in global stock markets.
The dollar rose against the euro Wednesday as investors flocked to safety following weak economic data.
The dollar was mixed against major currencies Tuesday after a disappointing retail sales report and at the start of a week of quarterly results.
The dollar fell in thin trading Monday as demand for riskier currencies remained strong.
The dollar fell against the euro and the pound Tuesday but gained ground against the yen as global stock markets advanced.
The dollar rose against the euro and the pound Monday morning but fell versus the yen as global stocks dropped in response to renewed concerns about the U.S. automotive industry and banks.
The dollar was mixed against major currencies at the end of a day of choppy trade punctuated by comments from the Treasury secretary of the United States.
The dollar rose against the euro and the yen on Tuesday, but remained weak against the pound as stock prices fell and investors' appetite for risk waned.
The dollar was mixed against rival currencies Monday after the U.S. government officially announced plans to buy troubled assets in an effort to stabilize the banking system.
A U.S. government plan to buy up its own debt continued to plague the dollar Thursday, and experts say the free-fall could last a long time.
The U.S. dollar plummeted Wednesday, hitting a 2-month low against the euro, after the Federal Reserve said it would take aggressive actions to stimulate the economy.
The dollar rose against rival currencies Monday as investors continue to view the U.S. currency as a safer alternative to more risky assets despite the nation's weak economy.
Stocks are at their lowest levels in about 12 years. The economy shrunk by more than 6% in the fourth quarter. Companies are laying off people left and right.
The dollar was mixed against European currencies Tuesday, while remaining strong against the yen, as investors gear up for key economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke and President Obama.
The dollar weakened against the euro and the pound Friday, as investors' appetite for risk remained high despite grim readings on Europe's economy and falling U.S. stock prices.
The dollar rose against major currencies Thursday as investors uncertain of the effectiveness of the government's economic recovery plans sought safety in U.S. cash.
The dollar gained against the euro and the pound Wednesday as traders mulled the impact of the newly-brokered $789 billion economic stimulus bill.
The dollar got a boost against most foreign currencies Tuesday as the Obama administration unveiled an overhaul of the financial rescue plan and the Senate passed its version of the economic stimulus bill.
The dollar fell back Monday after two key elements of President Obama's economic revival plan faced delays.
The dollar fell against the 15-nation euro and British pound, but rose against the Japanese yen Friday, after a U.S. government report showed the economy shed more than half a million jobs for an unprecedented third month in a row.
The dollar rose against the euro and lost ground against the pound Thursday after the European Central Bank held interest rates steady and the Bank of England cut its key rate by half a percentage point.
The dollar rose sharply against the euro Wednesday, after weak economic reports from Europe supported many investors' belief that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates this week.
The dollar lost ground against major currencies Tuesday as Wall Street stayed calm ahead of two central bank monetary-policy decisions.
The dollar was mixed Monday against other major currencies in advance of monetary policy announcements from a number of central banks due out later in the week.
The dollar gained against the euro Friday after a European Union report showed euro-zone inflation fell to a near-10 year low and unemployment in the region rose to a two-year high.
The U.S. dollar was mixed against rival currencies Thursday as investors responded to dour economic reports and bet on additional interest rate cuts in Europe.
The dollar rose against major currencies Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced it would hold rates steady near 0%.
The dollar was mixed Tuesday after trading in a narrow range for much of the day.
The U.S. dollar fell against the euro and the pound Monday, reversing a recent trend, as concerns about the U.K. banking sector eased.
More dour economic news out of the United Kingdom pushed the pound to a 23-year low against the dollar Friday.
The U.S. dollar gained against the pound but fell against the euro and yen Thursday as investors were confronted with grim data from the housing and labor markets.
The U.S. dollar fell against major currencies Wednesday, reversing a trend from earlier in the session, as rising stock prices appeared to increase investors' appetite for more risky assets.
The U.S. dollar surged against European currencies Tuesday, the same day that President Barack Obama officially took the oath of office, as the market remains focused on weakness in the global banking system.
The U.S. dollar fell against the euro and the pound Friday as the government stepped up its efforts to aid troubled banks and boost the ailing economy.
The dollar was mixed against rival currencies Thursday as concerns about the nation's banking sector vied with optimism surrounding the government's proposed economic stimulus program.
The dollar was mixed against major currencies Wednesday following bleak reports on U.S. retail sales.
The dollar rallied against major currencies Tuesday as investors sought safety in the U.S. currency after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wall Street may need additional bailouts.
The dollar rose against major currencies Monday - hitting a one-month high against the euro - boosted by expectations that the European Central Bank will cut rates later this week.
The dollar was mixed against major currencies Friday, as investors took the news of the high number of U.S. December job losses in stride.
The dollar weakened against major currencies Thursday as the pound got a lift from the Bank of England's rate cut and investors considered bleak economic news from Europe. The Bank of England lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.5% Thursday, the lowest rate in the bank's 315-year history.
The dollar retreated against major currencies Wednesday as two weak jobs reports showed that the already battered U.S. labor market wasn't getting better.
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