All posts tagged "euro"

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  Euro drops as investors gauge impact of Catalonia unrest

  The uncertainty over Spain weighed on the euro, which was down 0.7 percent at $1.1733.

  • Posted October 2, 2017
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  Clipped: Foreign funds that ‘hedge’ against currencies lag

  Investors in funds that don’t hedge against currency swings reap benefit of rising foreign stock markets

  • Posted August 10, 2017
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  Stock indexes wobble as White House unveils tax plan

  White House officials laid out a broad outline for changing the U.S. tax code

  • Posted April 26, 2017
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  Health care rises as US indexes ring in new year with gains

  NEW YORK – U.S. stocks broke a three-day losing streak Tuesday and ushered in the new year with broad gains. Health care stocks, which struggled for most of last year, climbed. Stocks started the day with a...

  • Posted January 3, 2017
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  For ECB and Fed, Trump Complicates Decisions on Rate Policy

  FRANKFURT, Germany — Donald Trump’s surprise election victory has helped solidify expectations for an interest rate increase next month by the U.S. Federal Reserve – but may have complicated a decision for the European Central Bank, which...

  • Posted November 14, 2016
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  Ireland unveils Pro-growth 2017 Budget, Forecasts Brexit Hit

  DUBLIN — Ireland unveiled a growth-oriented 2017 budget on Tuesday that builds on the country’s rapid recovery from an international bailout with 1.3 billion euros ($1.45 billion) of spending increases and tax cuts. Finance Minister Michael Noonan...

  • Posted October 11, 2016
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  Eurozone Growth ‘Losing Momentum’ as Britain Rebounds

  LONDON — Britain’s exit from the European Union – whenever it takes place – is a cloud over the economic outlook for both the country and its major trading partners within the 19-country eurozone. Further evidence emerged...

  • Posted October 5, 2016
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  Stocks say ‘nevermind’; reverse recent losses as banks jump

  NEW YORK – U.S. stocks climbed Friday as banks made a rapid recovery following a steep fall a day ago. Investors hoped Deutsche Bank and the financial system in general were in better shape than they had...

  • Posted September 30, 2016
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  Tech and consumer companies lead US stocks higher

  NEW YORK – U.S. stocks rebounded Tuesday and climbed after a survey showed consumer confidence is at a nine-year high, a sign Americans will keep spending in the months to come. Technology and consumer stocks made the...

  • Posted September 27, 2016
• US stocks creep higher as Federal Reserve meeting starts

  NEW YORK – U.S. stocks inched higher Tuesday in another cautious day of trading as investors kept an eye on central banks in the U.S. and Japan. Health care and household goods companies led the way while...

  • Posted September 20, 2016
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