Dollar firm against euro as markets reassess U.S./euro zone
The dollar remained firm against the euro, trading in narrow ranges, with investors turning more positive on the United States's economic prospects compared with the outlook for the euro zone.
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Forex Trader Top 3: Dollar Bulls, U.S. Productivity Incline,
On Tuesday, Kansas Federal Reserve President Thomas Hoenig made specific comments towards inflation - and the potential need for rate hikes - to an audience in Denver, Colorado.On Tuesday, non-farm business productivity growth exceeded expect
Oil Prices Soar, DOE Ups Price Predictions
As crude oil prices soar to new records, the U.S. Department of Energy is predicting the price of a gallon of diesel will average close to $4 per gallon in 2008, and Democrats in the U.S. Senate are proposing measures to address the situation.
ECB's Trichet warns again on inflation, high energy prices
European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet stressed again Thursday that inflation was a longer term problem for the 15-nation eurozone and said people should get used to higher energy prices.
Trichet Holds His Hawkish Tone Despite Ongoing Financial...
Less than an hour after the European Central Bank announced the benchmark rate would be held at 4.00 percent, President Jean Claude Trichet delivered his usual commentary to an attentive public.
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Is Europe beginning to show signs of strain?
Dollar slips after ECB, BOE hold rates steady
The dollar was modestly lower early Thursday, losing ground to the euro and the pound after both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England stood pat on interest rates.
Euro rallies from 2-month low vs dollar on Trichet
The euro rebounded from a two-month low against the dollar on Thursday, after the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged and its president focused more on inflation than some had expected.
Pound higher as Bank leaves rates on hold
The pound pulled higher from a 10-week low against the dollar on Thursday after the Bank of England left UK interest rates on hold following its monetary policy committee meeting.
Dollar under pressure as crude surges to new high
The dollar slipped against most major rivals Friday, after crude oil surged to another record and more bad news emerged from the financial sector.
Forex Trader Top 3: Crude Topping and AIG Trading Outlook
Crude has spiked to $125 a barrel, the trade could be nearing a short-term top.AIG (AIG | news | PowerRating | PR Charts ) reported dismal first quarter earnings - with a loss of $7.8 billion - due to massive losses of credit derivatives. To


