posted by
osker
2 days ago
in USD, Trade, Consumer
The U.S. can continue to spend on infrastructure and education while reducing its debt, said Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois, the chamber’s second-ranking Democrat.
posted by
osker
3 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Trade
US President Barack Obama says he wants to "keep on pushing" the economy to keep a fragile recovery on track but also pay more attention to getting debt and deficits under control.
posted by
fibodude
3 days ago
in JPY, Fundamental, Trade
The yen dropped versus all its major counterparts on speculation the Bank of Japan will act to curb currency gains that are imperiling the nation’s export-led economic recovery.
posted by
ultrain
6 days ago
in CAD, Fundamental, Trade
Flaherty had to overcome Harper’s fierce fiscal conservatism to get a green light to record the biggest deficit in Canadian history.
posted by
eunicepeggster
6 days ago
in NZD, Retail Sales, Trade
Wine company Delegat's Group reported a 17 percent fall in full year operating net profit to $18.9 million as global sales reached record levels but revenue was affected by the value of the New Zealand dollar.
posted by
AnnaMata
8 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Trade
Treasury prices held onto gains and the dollar lost ground against major currencies on Wednesday after U.S. orders for durable goods rose 0.3% in July, far less than economists expected.
posted by
WiredDeal
8 days ago
in USD, Trade, Manufacturing
New orders for U.S. durable goods fell short of expectations in July and, excluding transportation equipment, posted their largest decline in 1-1/2 years, pointing to a slowdown in manufacturing.
posted by
Holt
8 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Trade
Stronger demand for airplanes translated only into a 0.3% increase in durable-goods orders in July as there was broad weakness in other categories, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.
posted by
cleojosh
10 days ago
in NZD, Agriculture, Trade
Fonterra says it has set a new export record, sending 2.1 million tonnes of product to international markets for the first time in its nine-year history.
posted by
euphoria
10 days ago
in AUD, Trade
The Australian dollar fell one percent and bonds eased in early trade on Monday after an inconclusive election appeared to have delivered investors' worst fears -- a minority government with power thrust on a handful of independent MPs.
posted by
commentary
13 days ago
in USD, Fundamental, Trade
This year's U.S. government deficit will exceed $1.3 trillion, Congress' official budget analysts projected Thursday in a report underscoring election year perils both parties face as they struggle to balance conflicting demands to trim budget sh