Dollar hits six-month high against yen on strong inflation

Despite the Fed's dovish tones, inflation concerns caused a broad equities sell-off. Gold hit a four-month high, boosted by a weaker dollar. Visitors look at an electronic board at the Sao.....»»

The dollar steadied near a six-month high against the Japanese yen and held firm against its major peers on Thursday after the latest U.S. economic data reaffirmed expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates two more times this year......»»

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......»»

10-year Treasury hits 13-month high.....»»

U.S. households paid more for energy, health care and rent in November, pushing the rate of consumer inflation up to the highest level in a year. The consumer price index rose 0.3% last month......»»

Weak economic data in the United States and Europe weighed on global stock benchmarks on Monday, sending investors into safe-haven assets and pushing the dollar to a 29-month high......»»

Global shares eased on Monday and the dollar hit a two-month high against a basket of currencies as markets counted down to a likely cut in U.S. interest rates this week, with much riding on whether the Federal Reserve signals yet more are to come......»»

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record levels and the dollar reached a two-month high on Friday as strong economic data and a string of upbeat earnings reports brought buyers back to the market......»»

The three main indexes hit record intraday highs on Friday, continuing a strong run for the week on hopes of an interest rate cut this month, while investors waited for the start of the corporate earnings season next week......»»

U.S. job openings fell slightly in April, but a surge in hiring to a record high suggested strong demand for labor before a recent escalation in trade tensions that was partly blamed for a sharp slowdown in employment growth last month......»»

Consumer confidence surged in May to a six-month high, spurred by a strong labor market, a new survey showed. Higher gas prices and a flareup in trade tensions with China appeared to do little to dampen the optimism of Americans......»»

Consumer confidence surged in May to a six-month high, spurred by a strong labor market, a new survey showed. Higher gas prices and a flareup in trade tensions with China appeared to do little to dampen the optimism of Americans......»»

The greenback was holding steady near a 22-month high on Wednesday as strength against the euro was offset my minor gains against other trading partners......»»

Equity markets in Asia faltered on Wednesday, amid losses in South Korea and worries that China has put any further stimulus on hold as the economy shows signs of regaining its footing......»»

The U.S. dollar on Tuesday gains ground against most of its major trading partners, hitting an intraday 22-month high......»»

The British pound extended gains in late New York trading hours Wednesday after the U.K. Parliament ruled out a no-deal exit from the European Union. The British pound traded at $1.3339 versus the dollar, up 2% on the day, to trade at its.....»»

U.S. stocks close higher Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rising for a third straight day, as investors parsed economic data that included stronger-than-expected durable goods orders and further signs that inflation remains subdued......»»

The U.S. dollar broadly advances Wednesday, resuming its recent uptrend inspired by higher Treasury yields, as the 10-year yield stayed above 3%......»»

The Mumbai-headquartered company posted double-digit revenue growth in dollar terms in Q4 for the first time in the last 12 quarters......»»

The stock hit 52-week high of Rs 217, up 11% on the BSE in early morning trade, after the company reported 27.7% quarter on quarter growth in dollar revenue for the quarter ended March 2018......»»