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US consumer confidence came in much better than expected in the US session. The index moved to 102.00 versus estimates of 95.9details:The current situation index is 143.1 compared to 142.9 previouslyExpectations Index 74.6 compared to the…

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose Tuesday as the dollar fell ahead of a string of inflation that is expected to impact the direction of global monetary policy.Most read from BloombergThe MSCI AC Asia-Pacific Index rose, with stocks in Hong…

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose while the dollar fell on expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve this year, and U.S. inflation data due this week are likely to indicate an easing of price pressure.Most read from BloombergStock…

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As the week comes to a close, the Canadian dollar ends the day as the strongest among the major currencies. The Swiss franc is the weakest. The US dollar was mostly lower with modest gains against the Japanese yen and Swiss franc. The…

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks fell on Friday, tracking declines in the U.S. and Asia, as traders retreated from expectations of the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut.Most read from BloombergThe Stoxx Europe 600 index fell…

Speakers at the Fed on Monday included Bostic, Barr, Waller and JeffersonIranian official media confirmed that there were no survivors from the helicopter crashThe Saudi Crown Prince postpones his visit to JapanICYMI - China's…

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were mostly higher in early trading after U.S. stocks hit a new record high amid resilient corporate earnings and as China took steps to shore up its real estate market.Most read from BloombergStocks rose in…

The British pound ended the US session as the strongest of the major currencies today. The Swiss franc is the weakest. The US dollar ended the day mixed with gains against the Japanese yen and Swiss franc and losses against the British…

Titles:Markets:The US dollar and Japanese yen advance, and the Australian dollar lags during the dayEuropean stocks fall slightly; S&P 500 futures rise 0.1%The yield on US 10-year bonds fell by one basis point to 4.346%.Gold fell 0.1%…