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Euro stumbles toward 17-month lows, dollar rises with Fed minutes on tap

Euro stumbles toward 17-month lows, dollar rises with Fed minutes on tap

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The euro tumbled on Wednesday as French bonds came under renewed pressure on fiscal concerns, while the dollar advanced as investors awaited the minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting for clues on the central bank's policy path.

Asia shares weaker, oil up as investors weigh Saudi-Houthi escalation

Asia shares weaker, oil up as investors weigh Saudi-Houthi escalation

By Scott Murdoch and Gregor Stuart Hunter SYDNEY, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Asian markets were slightly weaker on Wednesday as investor confidence showed signs of flagging, while oil prices rose due to a storm threat in the Gulf of Mexico and escalating Saudi-Houthi tensions.

Dollar holds losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

Dollar holds losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The US dollar remained lower on Wednesday after stress in European bond markets abated and as eyes turned to the release of Federal Reserve minutes and speeches by its policymakers for signals on a potential rate hike.

Dollar creeps towards 18-month high, euro lags as bond yields rise again

Dollar creeps towards 18-month high, euro lags as bond yields rise again

By Samuel Indyk and Gregor Stuart Hunter LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The dollar rose towards its strongest level in 18 months on Thursday, after minutes from the US Federal Reserve signalled policymakers viewed inflation as the biggest risk to their outlook, while higher oil prices and rising euro

Dollar recoups losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

Dollar recoups losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The US dollar recouped some losses on Wednesday as eyes turned to the release of Federal Reserve minutes and speeches by its policymakers for signals on a potential rate hike.

Analysis-Europe's woes give dollar bulls fresh reason to press on

Analysis-Europe's woes give dollar bulls fresh reason to press on

By Laura Matthews and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The US dollar has surged to an 18-month high this fall, with the latest gains driven by uncertainty across the Atlantic that is emboldening some investors to bet on further dollar appreciation.

Euro bounces as decline in French bond yields cools debt jitters

Euro bounces as decline in French bond yields cools debt jitters

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro rebounded on Tuesday and was poised for its strongest move higher in seven weeks after falling to a 17-month low on the prior day, as a pullback in French government bond yields eased fears about strain in euro zone debt markets.

Euro bounces as falling French bond yields ease debt worries

Euro bounces as falling French bond yields ease debt worries

By Harry Robertson and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro rebounded on Tuesday after falling to its lowest in 17 months in the previous day, as a rally in French government bonds allayed some concerns about stress in euro zone debt markets.

Euro bounces as falling French bond yields temper debt concerns

Euro bounces as falling French bond yields temper debt concerns

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro rebounded on Tuesday and was on pace for its strongest move higher in a month after falling to its lowest in 17 months in the prior day, as a pullback in French government bond yields cooled fears about strain in euro zone debt markets.

Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries, dollar steady

Euro trades around 17-month low amid French debt worries, dollar steady

By Rae Wee and Harry Robertson SINGAPORE/LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro steadied just above a 17-month low on Tuesday as euro zone bond markets stabilised, a day after the currency fell sharply on fears that stress in French bond markets could spread more widely.

Euro struggles as it faces political, fiscal reckoning

Euro struggles as it faces political, fiscal reckoning

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro languished near a 17-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty and fiscal concerns across the euro zone, while the dollar extended its blistering rally as it rode US Treasury yields higher.

Euro faces political, fiscal reckoning as it hovers near 17-month low

Euro faces political, fiscal reckoning as it hovers near 17-month low

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The euro struggled near a 17-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by political uncertainty and fiscal concerns across the euro zone, while the dollar extended its blistering rally as it rode US Treasury yields higher.