Thursday, 15 May 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
The dollar extended losses against the euro and gave up gains versus the yen Friday, hurt by a report showing that U.S. consumer confidence tumbled to its lowest in 28 years in May.
Thursday, 15 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
Germany posted the strongest economic growth since 1996 in the first quarter of 2008, leading the euro zone's GDP to rebound more than expected in the first quarter.
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
The dollar fell in Europe Thursday as new data showed a drop in U.S. industrial production and unexpectedly strong first-quarter economic growth in Germany.
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The dollar rebounded against the euro Wednesday as U.S. stocks extended gains and shrugged off a report showing tame reading on U.S. consumer prices in April.
Monday, 12 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The U.S. dollar rallied broadly Tuesday after a report on April retail sales beat forecasts and supported views that the Federal Reserve will probably stop cutting interest rates next month.
Sunday, 11 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The dollar rose versus the Japanese yen and Swiss franc Monday as investors snapped up riskier assets such as stocks, encouraged by a dip in oil prices and
unexpectedly strong earnings from HSBC.
Thursday, 8 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The dollar fell Friday as another round of credit market losses prompted investors to reduce exposure to risky assets and heightened concern about the health of the U.S. economy.
Thursday, 8 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged at 4 percent on Thursday, as widely expected, and its president Jean-Claude Trichet warned on inflation pressures.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The U.S. dollar pulled back from a two-month high against the euro after the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged and its president's comments focused more on inflation than some had expected.
Wednesday, 7 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
The European Central Bank will most likely do on Thursday what it has done every month since the credit crunch started last August: keep rates steady and talk tough on inflation.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The dollar gained broadly on Wednesday, supported by hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official that helped cement views that the U.S. central bank's cycle of aggressive interest rate cuts may be nearing an end.
Monday, 5 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The dollar extended declines against the euro and a basket of six major currencies for a second day Tuesday after earnings results from Fannie Mae came in weaker than expected.
Sunday, 4 May 2008 | Source: The Associated Press
The U.S. dollar slipped Monday against the euro but edged up against the British pound ahead of European Central Bank and Bank of England meetings later this week.
Thursday, 1 May 2008 | Source: Reuters
The dollar climbed to two-month peaks against the yen and a basket of currencies on Friday after a government report showed the U.S. economy shed just 20,000 jobs in April, fewer than economists had expected.
Thursday, 1 May 2008 | Source: CNBC.com
The currency trade has become increasingly popular as stock markets continue to move sideways and safe-haven government-backed bonds offer low yields.