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Japanese stocks, dollar shine on upbeat U.S. jobs
October 6th, 2014
The U.S. dollar held near four-year highs against a basket of currencies and Asian shares advanced on Monday, after upbeat U.S. jobs data eased concerns over slower global growth. Tokyo’s Nikkei .N225 jumped 1.3 percent, while Hong Kong shares ...
Dollar Is 0.2% From 2-Year High on Policy Divergence Bets
October 6th, 2014
The dollar was about 0.2 percent from a two-year high versus the euro as U.S. job gains highlighted the divergence in monetary policy between the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. The euro weakened versus higher-yielding currencies as ...
Asian markets rebound on positive US jobs data
October 6th, 2014
Asian markets rebounded from a string of declines on Monday after stronger-than-expected US payroll data. US Labor Department figures showed 248,000 jobs were created in September and the unemployment rate dropped to a six-year low of 5.9%. Japan’s Nikkei ...
Stocks Gain With Dollar Before Jobs Data; Hong Kong Rises
October 3rd, 2014
Stocks gained, with a European index recovering from its biggest loss in 15 months, and the U.S. dollar strengthened versus major peers before the world’s largest economy reports payrolls data. Hong Kong shares rallied. As investors assess the strength ...
Asia down as Ebola scare hits Wall St., dollar rally on pause
October 2nd, 2014
Japanese stocks were knocked hard on Thursday as weak global manufacturing activity and an Ebola health scare in the United States spooked world markets, sending investors scurrying to the safety of U.S. bonds, the yen and gold. The gloom ...
Dollar broadly stronger as Hong Kong unrest caps stocks
September 29th, 2014
The dollar hit its highest in almost two years against the euro with German inflation data expected to keep pressure on the ECB to ease monetary policy further, while unrest in Hong Kong hurt Asian-exposed European shares. The dollar ...
G-20 Warns of Potential Market Risks
September 22nd, 2014
Group of 20 finance chiefs and central bankers said low interest rates could lead to a potential increase in financial-market risk, as major economies rely on monetary stimulus to bolster uneven growth. “We are mindful of the potential for ...
OSB Daily Technical Analysis- Indices
September 19th, 2014
OSB Daily Technical Analysis for September 19, 2014 S&P 500 Clear push above the 2000 level for the December 14 S&P 500 contract. Recent correction is likely over and new up leg appears to be in motion. Higher ...
Commodities Continue to Suffer Before Fed Decision
September 15th, 2014
Major commodity markets, many already trading near multi-year lows, could face more pressure should the US Federal Reserve suggest an interest rate rise this week. Precious metals may be the most susceptible, as gold prices in recent days have ...
Dollar’s rise pressures commodities amid Fed anxiety
September 12th, 2014
The U.S. dollar was riding high in Asia on Friday as unceasing speculation about the prospects for rising U.S. interest rates undermined commodity prices and spurred investors to unwind leveraged trades in higher-yielding currencies. Talk the Federal Reserve might ...
