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Dollar Rises Versus Euro as Wholesale Prices Exceed Forecast
The dollar rose versus the euro after a government report showed wholesale prices increased in July twice the amount economists forecast.
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Canadian dollar rises on manufacturing
Stronger-than-expected manufacturing figures helped lift the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar on Friday, while bond prices took their cue from a rising U.S. Treasury market. 5
Industrial output up 0.2 percent in July
Industrial output rose in July at a slightly better pace than expected as a further rebound in the auto industry offset a big plunge in output at the nation's utilities. 5
Japan firms' confidence hits 5-yr low
Japanese manufacturers' sentiment sank to a fresh five-year low in August, a Reuters poll showed, suggesting the closely watched Bank of Japan tankan will show further pessimism amid growing signs of recession. 7
Wholesale Inventories Increase More Than Expected In June
The Department of Commerce released its report on wholesale trade in the month of June on Friday, showing that wholesale inventories increased by more than economists had been expecting along with a notable increase in wholesale sales. 6
Japan's core machinery orders fall in June
A key barometer of corporate capital spending fell for the first time in three months in June indicating Japanese businesses are feeling the pinch of a sputtering global economy. 11
German Factory Orders Slump In June
German factory orders fell for the seventh consecutive month in June as overseas demand decreased notably. 7
UK July Construction PMI Falls To Record Low
UK's Purchasing Managers' Index for construction sector reached a new series low in July in the face of considerable economic headwinds, a survey showed Monday. 
