Dollar set to ride out the storm
Fri, 30 Sep 05 14:00 pm
The dollar is enjoying a period of sustained strength, as US officials expressed confidence in the wake of the hurricane season and gave indications of a steady approach to the interest rate.
German consensus buoys euro
Thu, 29 Sep 05 14:00 pm
The emerging consensus in the German legislature over who will govern the country gave the euro a boost while the pound made a minor recovery.
Dollar strengthens on rate talk
Wed, 28 Sep 05 14:00 pm
The major currencies moved comparatively little overnight, although there were positive markers surrounding the dollar amid news on the interest rate.
Business data lifts euro, dollar still bullish
Tue, 27 Sep 05 14:00 pm
The euro was buoyed this morning by improved business confidence and positive trade figures, but analysts still expect the dollar to remain strong against both main European currencies.
Pilkington kicks off week of trading updates
Mon, 26 Sep 05 14:00 pm
Trading statements are expected this week from glassmaker Pilkington, retailers HMV and Boots, the London Stock Exchange, United Utilities and National Grid Transco.
Sterling falls as dollar recovers
Fri, 23 Sep 05 14:00 pm
A difficult 24 hours for sterling saw the pound fall against both the euro and the dollar.
Calm before the storm
Thu, 22 Sep 05 14:00 pm
Overnight the dollar hovered around the same mark, with investors and analysts pausing amid the calm before the storm.
Hurricane knocks dollar off course
Wed, 21 Sep 05 14:00 pm
News that the Federal Reserve had raised interest rates failed to mitigate the impact on the dollar of Hurricane Rita overnight, as the storm gathered momentum amid nervous trading.
Property market buoys pound
Tue, 20 Sep 05 14:00 pm
A comparatively inhibited period of activity on the currency markets saw the dollar dip slightly overnight before recovering, while the pound was bolstered by new economic data.
Euro stumbles amid German uncertainty
Mon, 19 Sep 05 14:00 pm
The euro has fallen against the dollar in the last 24 hours, with the uncertainty generated by the German election weighing heavily on the currency.
Economic concerns drive dollar down
Fri, 16 Sep 05 14:00 pm
The dollar suffered overnight amid growing expectations that the US economy is facing further difficulties, with rising energy prices and ebbing consumer confidence unsettling investors.
Sterling stumbles amid poor retail sales
Thu, 15 Sep 05 14:00 pm
Sterling recorded a ten-week high against the euro, but fell further against the dollar overnight as emerging news from the British high street proved disappointing.
US trade data drives dollar
Wed, 14 Sep 05 14:00 pm
Improving trade figures saw the dollar make the major moves overnight among the leading currencies, although many investors are still holding out for further data ahead of any forecasts.
Sterling hits high as euro stumbles
Tue, 13 Sep 05 14:00 pm
Sterling rode high in the last 24 hours against the euro, although fared less well in relation to the dollar.
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