Currencies: Dollar extends climb to kick off week, with partial government shutdown looming

The U.S. dollar loses its strength in late Friday trading amid President Donald Trump’s signing of a spending bill that will avoid a renewed partial government shutdown and his declaration of a national emergency on border security......»»

The U.S. dollar regains ground and strengthens versus its major rivals on Friday, reversing a downtrend that had dominated the past few days, as worries about a partial U.S. government shutdown weigh on financial markets......»»

U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, but were on track for their worst weekly skid in about nine months as investors struggled to look past fears of a partial government shutdown .....»»

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday urged his fellow senators to pass a one-week funding bill that would prevent a partial federal government shutdown from starting at midnight, and he also called for appr.....»»

The Turkish lira fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar this week and reports say the government has tried to stop the slide by taking action against three foreign banks......»»

House and Senate lawmakers have reportedly reached a deal in principle on 12 spending bills, in an agreement that likely heads off a looming government shutdown. The Washington Post said the agreement sets up votes next week, as Congress and the Trump a.....»»

Gold futures head for a third straight gain Friday as a softening dollar helps to buttress gains for the precious metal, but bullion was on track to notch a weekly decline as appetite returns for assets perceived as risky and bond yields climb......»»

Gold futures head for a third straight gain Friday as a softening dollar helps to buttress gains for the precious metal, but bullion was on track to notch a weekly decline as appetite returns for assets perceived as risky and bond yields climb......»»

A popular gauge of the U.S. dollar slides for a third straight day on Thursday, as leaders of the Group of Seven nations kick off a summit in Canada......»»

Stocks on major world markets climbed to a one-month high on Wednesday after a raft of strong corporate earnings, while the U.S. dollar hit a three-week high against major currencies......»»

The U.S. dollar lost more ground on Friday as highly anticipated comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell were perceived as somewhat dovish......»»

With a partial government shutdown looming in just 10 days, President Donald Trump met with Republican leaders Tuesday to hash out a spending plan that includes funding for Trump's proposed border wall with Mexico......»»

Following the death of former President George H.W. Bush, the government shutdown that was looming at the end of this week is likely on pause......»»

Congressional leaders introduced a two-week funding bill Monday to avert a partial government shutdown over President Donald Trump's border wall, as business in the Capitol came to a standstill for ceremonies honoring former President George H.W. Bush......»»

Gold futures climb to roughly five-week intraday highs Tuesday, lifted by a weaker dollar......»»

The House passed a two-week stopgap spending bill that would delay the potential for a partial government shutdown until Dec. .....»»

Even if President Donald Trump embraces a deal that avoids a partial government shutdown this week, House Republican leaders reportedly do not know whether they will have the votes to pass it......»»

U.S. stocks mount a fresh assault on 52-week lows Thursday, with investors rattled after the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy and fresh concerns of a partial government shutdown undercut buying appetite......»»

The U.S. dollar extends a weakening trend on Thursday, with investors unable to shake the risk-averse aftertaste of Wednesday’s policy decision and outlook from the Federal Reserve......»»

U.S. stocks mount a fresh assault on 52-week lows Thursday, with investors rattled after the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy and fresh concerns of a partial government shutdown undercut buying appetite......»»