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ECB 'ready to act' on strong euro: board member

Jean-Philippe Lacour, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 09:54 PM

The European Central Bank is "ready to act" to rein in the euro as it rises against the dollar, a member of the ECB's executive board told AFP. Read more »

Dollar off to a flat start for 2020 as others find the fizz

Wayne Cole, Reuters
Posted at Jan 02 02:41 PM

The dollar started the new year where it left the old one, on the back foot as investors wagered US economic outperformance might be drawing to a close as optimism on trade brightens the outlook for growth globally. Read more »

US dollar eases, on track for smallest return in 6 years

Swati Pandey, Reuters
Posted at Dec 31 10:21 AM

The dollar dipped to a near 3-week low against the yen in thin year-end volume on Tuesday as investors favored riskier assets, led by renewed optimism about global growth. Read more »

Peso outlook ‘neutral' with strong fundamentals as buffer: Fitch Solutions

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Updated as of Oct 07 11:32 AM

Fears on global growth pose risks to ASEAN currencies but the Philippines’ strong reserve, strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and the recent policy rate cuts are “real positive story for the peso,” Fitch Solutions senior country risk analyst Michael Langham told ANC.  Read more »

Dollar supported as fears of ramp up in Sino-US trade war ease

Tom Westbrook, Reuters
Posted at Sep 30 09:13 AM

The dollar was supported on Monday in cautious trade as worries of an immediate widening of the Sino-US trade war eased and markets awaited the latest Chinese manufacturing data for a glimpse into the health of the world's second-largest economy. Read more »

Dollar, yuan stronger as risk sentiment improves

Karen Brettell, Reuters
Posted at Aug 09 07:07 AM

The dollar index edged higher on Thursday and China's currency strengthened after the Chinese central bank fixed the yuan at a stronger level than expected, boosting risk appetite. Read more »

Dollar dips, stocks slip on Trump remarks

Swati Pandey, Reuters
Posted at Jul 23 09:37 AM

The dollar declined on Monday against major currencies to its lowest in more than two weeks after US President Donald Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's tightening policy, while stocks slipped on fears of further trade protectionist measures. Read more »

Trump criticizes Federal Reserve interest rate policy despite strong economy

Susan Heavey and Jason Lange, Reuters
Posted at Jul 20 08:56 AM

Trump said he was concerned about the potential impact on the US economy and American corporate competitiveness from rising rates and a stronger dollar. Read more »

Peso breaches P53 to $1 level, falls to new 12-year low

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Posted at Jun 14 01:19 AM

The Philippine peso sinks to a new 12-year low against the U.S. dollar. Read more »

Dollar at 2018 peak as benchmark Treasury yield hits 7-year high

Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Reuters
Posted at May 16 08:11 AM

The US dollar rose against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday to its highest since December, as data showing a pickup in US consumer spending exerted fresh selling pressure on US government bonds and sent the yield on the 10-year Treasury note to its highest level since July 2011. Read more »

PH importers express worry over weakening peso

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Updated as of Aug 27 12:56 PM

There is no relief in sight for the Philippine peso as it wilted to a near 12-year low against the U.S. dollar.  Read more »

Stocks shrug off US government shutdown, dollar dips

Tommy Wilkes, Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 10:34 PM

World stocks and US bond markets on Monday shrugged off a government shutdown in Washington, although the dollar pulled back and wallowed near three-year lows as the euro resumed its strong start to the year. Read more »

Dollar sags on US gov't shutdown, losses limited for now

Shinichi Saoshiro, Reuters
Posted at Jan 22 08:35 AM

The dollar sagged against its peers on Monday as a US government shutdown dented sentiment, although losses were limited for now as investors took a wait-and-see stance on developments in Washington. Read more »

US stocks, dollar drop amid worries over government shutdown

John Biers, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 19 08:22 AM

Wall Street stocks pulled back from records and the dollar fell Thursday as anxiety over a possible US government shutdown weighed on investor sentiment. Read more »

Asia shares hit historic high, dollar on defensive

Wayne Cole, Reuters
Posted at Jan 15 08:22 AM

Asian shares hit historic highs on Monday as Wall Street extended its record-breaking run, while the US dollar remained on the defensive as investors priced in the risk of tighter policies elsewhere in the rich world. Read more »

Peso holds on to near 6-month highs vs US dollar

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Updated as of Jun 27 04:58 PM

But some analysts assert that the local currency will not be able to maintain its strength toward the end of the year. Read more »