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Yuan, Australian dollar struggle to wipe off coronavirus concerns

The yuan dipped and the Australian dollar hit a six-week low on Wednesday as investors feared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China could create more headaches for the Chinese economy, which is already slowing because of the U.S.-China trade war......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 22nd, 2020

Europe Markets: Stocks struggle for direction and bond rally continues with coronavirus situation worsening

European stocks inched higher while investors retreated into bonds, with the global coronavirus situation worsening and the vaccine rollout being hampered by safety concerns......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 19th, 2021

Stocks fall as U.S.-China tensions threaten rally

Global stock markets fell on Monday on concerns U.S.-Chinese bickering over the origin of the coronavirus outbreak will ignite a new trade war, speculation that strengthened the dollar and drove gold prices higher......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 4th, 2020

Stocks fall as U.S.-China tensions threaten rebound

Global stock markets fell on Monday on concerns U.S.-Chinese bickering over the origin of the coronavirus outbreak will ignite a new trade war, speculation that strengthened the dollar and drove gold prices higher......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 4th, 2020

U.S. dollar drifts higher as optimism ebbs on coronavirus crisis

The U.S. dollar edged higher on Wednesday in choppy trading, attracting safe-haven bids, as optimism faded that the coronavirus crisis may be nearing a peak and investor concerns remained over the economic fallout of the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 8th, 2020

Dollar firms on rising coronavirus crisis worries

The dollar firmed on Wednesday as optimism that the coronavirus crisis was slowing waned, increasing investor concerns over the economic impact of the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 8th, 2020

Dollar gains on rising coronavirus crisis concerns

The dollar firmed on Wednesday as optimism that the coronavirus crisis was slowing waned, increasing investor concerns over the economic impact of the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 8th, 2020

Dollar gains, yuan steady after China PMI in cautious trade

The dollar rose against the yen on Tuesday as Japanese investors and companies rushed to cover a greenback shortage before their fiscal year end, but sentiment remained fragile as the global coronavirus crisis worsened......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 31st, 2020

Dollar up, but yuan sluggish as traders skeptical of China PMI bounce

The dollar rose against the yen on Tuesday as Japanese investors and companies rushed to cover a shortage of the U.S. currency before their fiscal year end, but sentiment remained fragile as the global coronavirus crisis showed no signs of abating......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 31st, 2020

London Markets: Pound sinks to multidecade lows as stocks reel from coronavirus concerns

The pound tumbled to levels not seen in several decades, as investors flocked to the perceived safe haven of the dollar while stocks continued to tumble on fears of the coronavirus pandemic doing severe damage to the global economy......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 18th, 2020

Jacksonville blood banks struggle with donations in the wake of coronavirus

LifeSouth and other blood banks in the area are encouraging people to continue donating — as the level of blood on hand and the number of people donated have decreased dramatically over coronavirus concerns. LifeSouth District Community Developm.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 13th, 2020

Safe-havens rise on coronavirus concerns, stocks rebound

Gold rose and the dollar hit a four-month high against the euro on Monday as the death toll from coronavirus outbreak passed that of the SARS epidemic two decades ago, boosting demand for safe havens......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 10th, 2020

Fearing ‘Currency Struggle,’ Japanese Politicians Want G-7 Response to China’s Digital Yuan

Some of Japan's lawmakers fears a digital yuan could create economic disruption if it replaces the U.S. dollar in international markets......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskFeb 7th, 2020

Virus fears wipe $393 billion off China"s stock market despite government support moves

Investors erased $393 billion from China's benchmark stock index on Monday, sold the yuan and dumped commodities as fears about the spreading coronavirus and its economic impact drove selling on the first day of trade in China since the Lunar New Year......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 3rd, 2020

Virus worries wipe $420 billion off China"s stock market

Investors erased $420 billion from China's benchmark stock index on Monday, sold the yuan and dumped commodities as fears about the spreading coronavirus and its economic impact drove selling on the first day of trade in China since the Lunar New Year......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 3rd, 2020

Global stocks gain on solid results, but virus keeps safe-havens alive

Global equity markets edged higher on Wednesday on strong results from Apple and others but concerns about the coronavirus outbreak in China kept a safe-haven bid in gold and the dollar alive......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 29th, 2020

Stocks gain on solid results, but virus keeps safe-havens alive

Global equity markets edged higher on Wednesday on strong results from Apple and others but concerns about the coronavirus outbreak in China dampened investor enthusiasm, keeping a safe-haven bid in gold and the dollar alive......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 29th, 2020

Yen up, yuan down over China virus fears; Aussie jumps on jobs data

The safe-haven Japanese yen firmed and the Chinese yuan weakened on Thursday, as traders kept a wary eye on the spread of a virus in China, while the battered Australian dollar jumped after a surprise drop in unemployment......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 23rd, 2020

Yen firm over China virus concern; Aussie jumps on jobs data

The safe-haven Japanese yen was firm and the Chinese yuan fragile on Thursday as traders kept a wary eye on the spread of a virus in China, while the ailing Australian dollar jumped after a surprise drop in unemployment......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 22nd, 2020

Yen supported, yuan frail on coronavirus concerns

The yen was supported while the yuan was on the back foot on Wednesday as investors tried to assess the risk of the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China disrupting the country's economy and trade partners......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 21st, 2020

China-sensitive stocks slide sharply as yuan move adds to trade-war fears

A range of stocks of companies with heavy exposure to China fell sharply Monday, after China allowed the yuan to fall to a fresh low against the dollar, exacerbating concerns about the current trade conflict with the U.S......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchAug 5th, 2019