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Weak dollar nears 15-year low versus yen

The dollar neared a 15-year low against the yen on Wednesday, staying under pressure across the board as weak U.S. data and talk of further policy easing from the Federal Reserve weighed on Treasury yields.

Euro hits 11-week high versus broadly weak dollar

The euro hit an 11-week high against a broadly weak dollar on Thursday as month-end demand for the single currency helped push it above a key barrier. The euro remained supported by firm euro zone data, with figures on Thursday showing euro zone economic sentiment jumping to a 28-month high, while German unemployment declined for the 13th consecutive month.

Euro rises versus dollar as data lifts risk appetite

The euro rallied more than 1 percent against the dollar on Thursday after U.S. housing data and better-than-expected euro zone manufacturing and services activity revived appetite for risk. The yen surrendered early gains versus the dollar and dropped sharply against other currencies as U.S. stocks gained, helping improve sentiment a day after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke painted a gloomy outlook for the U.S. economy.

Dollar falls versus yen on Bernanke

The dollar fell close to a seven-month low against the yen on Thursday on downbeat comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, while better-than- forecast euro zone data buoyed the euro. Bernanke said the U.S. economic outlook was unusually uncertain and that the Fed was ready to ease monetary policy further if necessary, sending the two-year U.S. Treasury yield to a record low and diminishing the allure of the dollar versus the yen.

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Euro holds near 3-week high versus dollar

The euro held near a three-week high against the U.S. dollar on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly gain in more than a year as results of Spain's bond auctions eased worries about the European debt crisis.

U.S. industry eyes win in IT trade case versus EU

U.S. technology companies hope a preliminary World Trade Organization ruling expected on Friday will persuade the European Union to drop tariffs on three products at the center of the dispute.

U.S. ITC to investigate Apple complaint versus Nokia

The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Friday it has agreed to investigate Apple Inc's patent infringement complaint against Nokia Oyj, as the legal battle between the two technology heavyweights continues to play out.

Schick fires new shot in razor war versus Gillette

The razor aisle is about to get a bit more crowded as Energizer Holdings Inc and Procter & Gamble Co go after men with promises of closer, more comfortable shaves.

Sterling edges up versus broadly weaker dollar

Sterling edged higher against a broadly weaker dollar on Tuesday, tracking a relief rally in euro/dollar as investors trimmed short positions in the single European currency.

S&P futures slip, dollar rally versus euro continues after JPMorgan earnings

S&P 500 index futures are trading down 5.2 points from yesterday's close and JPMorgan shares are down 0.67% in pre-market trading.

Euro hits one-month high versus dollar

LONDON (Reuters) - The euro hit a one-month high against the dollar on Wednesday while higher-yielding currencies trimmed losses from the previous day as investors concluded China's surprise monetary tightening would not derail growth.

EMBA versus MBA – Which one will you choose?

The EMBA course is aimed at experienced executives who prefer not to take a career break to take a full-time MBA and typically require significant business experience to gain admission. The regular MBA course is generally taken by candidates with relatively lesser work experience...

CO2 trade pointless versus China growth-trader

Trade in permits to pollute is largely pointless when compared with the scale of growth in greenhouse gases in China and must be scaled up, one of the carbon market's most senior traders said on Monday.

U.S. OKs two more import probes versus China

A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved two new investigations into charges of unfair trade practices by China, but rejected another one week ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to Asia.

Whale skeleton versus cow brain at UK Turner art prize

The skeleton of a sperm whale is competing with the brain of a cow for this year's Turner Prize, Britain 's annual competition of contemporary art that regularly triggers debate about what is art and what is not.

Ontario files $50 billion suit versus tobacco companies

The Canadian province of Ontario said on Tuesday it has filed a lawsuit seeking C$50 billion ($45.9 billion) in damages from tobacco companies for healthcare costs incurred by taxpayers since 1955.

U.S. court reinstates Alaska smoker case versus Altria

A U.S. appeals court on Monday reinstated an Alaska lawsuit against Altria Group Inc's Philip Morris USA by the survivor of a deceased smoker, saying her state product liability claims were not

Dollar rebounds from 1-year low versus euro

The dollar rebounded from a one-year low against the euro on Friday as waning risk appetite cut demand for higher-yielding currencies and boosted safe-haven demand for the greenback. Sterling declined across the board, hitting a near five-month low euro on renewed concerns about the UK banking sector.

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