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Nasdaq closes at record high, blue-chip stocks, oil sink amid Covid woes

Nasdaq closed at a new record high Friday, but blue-chip US stocks and oil sank amid renewed concerns about COVID-19 that boosted safe havens like the dollar

Dollar rises on safe-haven bid as Austria reimposes lockdown

The dollar index, which tracks the dollar against a basket of six major currencies, was up 0.357% at 95.903, close to its 16-month high of 96.266 hit on Wednesday

Dollar on track for fourth straight weekly gain as euro flags

The euro has been one of the biggest losers versus the greenback, set to fall around 1% this week

Dollar jumps after strong US retail data fuels rate hike bets

The dollar rose to its highest against the Japanese yen since March 2017 after U.S. data on Tuesday showed stronger-than-expected retail sales last month

Dollar climbs 16-month high, US stocks slip amid inflation worries

The US dollar climbed to a 16-month high Monday while US stocks slipped in midday trading after a strong opening

Rupee gains 7 paise to close at 74.45 against US dollar

The rupee strengthened by 7 paise to close at 74.45 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, as a firm trend in domestic equities boosted investor sentiments.

Dollar rockets to 20-month highs after hot US inflation

Analysts said the sharp rise in U.S. government bond yields, including the 30-year Treasury passing 1.5%, was behind the dollar's jump

Gold eases as dollar strengthens; focus shifts to US CPI data

Gold prices eased on Wednesday as the dollar firmed, with investors looking forward to key U.S. inflation data that could have a bearing on the Federal Reserve's next policy move.

Euro/dollar treads water as traders wait for more clues on rates

The euro held steady against the dollar on Tuesday and most currency pairs were stuck as traders waited for U.S. inflation data later in the week and more speeches from central bank governors

Rupee spurts 43 paise to one-month high on fund inflows, dovish Fed outlook

Rupee traded strong as the Fed statement of not being so keen to increase rates early has put pressure on the dollar index, says an analyst

Dollar hits more-than 1-year high after US jobs data; sterling tumbles

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 531,000 jobs last month as the surge in COVID-19 infections over the summer subsided

Dollar holds gains ahead of US jobs data; sterling tumbles

Investors will be closely watching fresh U.S. labour market data due later on Friday, which could sway the timing of Federal Reserve interest rate increases.

Investors buy post-Fed dollar dip, Bank of England sinks sterling

The Fed announced on Wednesday a $15 billion monthly cut to its $120 billion in monthly purchases of Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities

Dollar hovers near peak as investors await for Fed to taper stimulus

The dollar index traded unchanged on the day at 94.11, close to its 2021 peak of 94.563 hit last month

Taliban govt bans foreign currencies to keep Afghanistan economy afloat

Taliban has banned the use of foreign currencies in Afghanistan, a move that could weigh on an economy struggling with a cash crunch.

Indian Rupee gains 19 paise to end at 74.68 against US dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced 0.06 per cent to 93.94

Evergrande makes coupon payment ahead of Friday deadline: Reports

Shares of Evergrande rose more than 1% in early trading on Friday, versus a 0.4% decline in the Hang Seng Index.

Dollar holds losses to euro after ECB comments, economic data

The dollar held losses to the euro and British pound late on Thursday

Indian Rupee gains 11 paise to end at 74.92 against US dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, advanced 0.10 per cent to 93.89

Indian Rupee declines 7 paise to close at 75.03 against US dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.02 per cent up at 93.97