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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:20:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar rebounds, markets eye global weakness

Worries about growth outside the United States allowed the dollar to rebound Wednesday, sending the euro back toward six-month lows against the greenback and lifting the U.S. unit against most major counterparts.

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:21:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar extends losses against most major rivals

The dollar extends losses against most major counterparts, getting a further kick from rising crude-oil futures prices after downbeat U.S. housing figures, hot inflation data and weakness on Wall Street.

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:49:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar slips a bit, but remains steady in recent ranges

The dollar gives back some ground against the euro while remaining in recent ranges against most other major currencies.

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:50:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar rallies to multiple-month highs

The dollar rallies on as traders again react to data showing the economies of five of the Group of Seven industrialized nations contracted during the second quarter.

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:02:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar rises against euro as Europe economy contracts

The U.S. dollar rises against the euro after data show Europe's economy contracted, and as higher-than-expected inflation numbers in the U.S. raise speculation that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates.

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:03:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar at highest level against euro since March

The dollar hit the highest since at least March against the euro and other major currencies after a report showed U.S. retail sales fell less than forecast in July.

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:27:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar dips after recent run-up; sterling falls more

The dollar declined in North American trading on Tuesday, pulling back after a week of rapid gains against the euro and other currencies.

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:42:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar extends last week's rally

The dollar extends last week’s robust gains, with analysts saying the greenback may catch renewed strength if the price of crude can continue to hold below $120 a barrel.

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:18:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar extends rally triggered by eurozone growth concerns

A fresh sell-off in crude futures, surging U.S. stocks and a rise in the nation's productivity during the second quarter combine to fuel a broad rally in the dollar.

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:47:00 -0500

Currencies: Dollar up vs. euro, pound after central banks hold policy steady

The dollar gains on the euro, after the European Central Bank holds policy steady and hints that no more interest rate hikes are coming for a while.