Bernanke's gloom lifts the dollar, but look out below in emerging markets - time for your stormy FX Fix.
The dollar hit a seven-month high as investors shed risk after the Federal Reserve's glum forecast. [CNBC]
Meanwhile, emerging market currencies are sliding sharply on the grim economic outlook. [WSJ]
Commodity currencies fell and the Russian ruble hit a 2 1/2 year low on the Fed's gloomy outlook. [CNBC]
In Europe, new data shows the private sector contracting, and the euro is taking a hit. [WSJ]
Countries' runaway spending and subsequent debt crises are endangering the euro itself, says a European Central Bank study co-authored by Jurgen Stark. [CNBC]
------------------------------------
MULTI CURRENCIES VS THE DOLLAR
Tune In: CNBC's "Money in Motion Currency Trading" airs on Fridays at 5:30pm and repeats on Saturdays at 7pm.
Learn more: The essential vocabulary for currency trading is on Key Currency Terms. Top strategies are broken down for you in Currency Class.
Talk back: Tell us what you want to hear about at moneyinmotion@cnbc.com.
