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A vendor receives a five Euro bank note from a customer at the central market in Athens, Greece, July 8, 2015. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo


Euro Tiptoes Higher as ECB Eyed

Euro Tiptoes Higher as ECB Eyed

The euro extended gains on Tuesday on growing expectations that any concerns the European Central Bank flags about its strengthening at a meeting this week will have a limited impact. “Any attempt to jawbone the currency lower by the ECB will be limited in its impact...
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The Kingdom of Libya flag flies in front of a refinery in Ras Lanuf in this March 8, 2011, Reuters


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Swiss Franc Falters on Returning Risk Appetite

Swiss Franc Falters on Returning Risk Appetite

London- The Swiss franc posted its biggest daily drop against the U.S. dollar in nearly three weeks on Monday as investor concern over geopolitical risks eased and Japan posted solid economic data. The franc fell 0.8 percent against the US dollar to 0.9694 francs, its...

Yen, Swiss Franc Surpass Dollar

New York- The dollar dropped against a basket of currencies after US consumer prices rose less than expected in July. This points to benign inflation that could make the Federal Reserve cautious about raising interest rates again this year. The Labor Department said...
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A gas station worker fuels a vehicle in Tokyo August 26, 2015. REUTERS/Toru Hanai


Oil Rates Rise on OPEC Production Cuts

Oil Rates Rise on OPEC Production Cuts

Oil rates witnessed an increase of some 2 percent on Tuesday after news OPEC oil production has fallen sharply this month and the dollar sank. “This is very high, a good number,” an OPEC source said of the January compliance estimate. The dollar was down...