Stock Market
By Jean-Luc Maracon
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Currency Market Reactions. European currencies posted solid gains against the dollar on Thursday. The euro climbed 0.
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Central Bank Watch. The Federal Reserve's next policy meeting on May 2-3 is drawing intense scrutiny from market…
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The U.S. dollar fell Thursday. Hopes for Eastern European ceasefire negotiations pushed investors toward riskier assets, weakening demand for the safe-haven currency.
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Peace talks between warring parties seem to be gaining momentum, with both sides expressing willingness to continue discussions into next week.
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Producer prices rose just 0.2% in March. That's below expectations.
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The softer Producer Price Index data is fueling speculation that inflationary pressures might be moderating across the U.S. economy.
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European currencies posted solid gains against the dollar on Thursday. The euro climbed 0.4% to trade at $1.1050, while the British pound strengthened 0.5% to reach $1.3150.
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Asian markets saw similar patterns. The Japanese yen appreciated slightly, pushing the dollar down to 127.50 yen. That's a meaningful shift from recent trading ranges.
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Emerging market currencies are benefiting from the weaker dollar environment. The South African rand jumped 0.6% to 17.
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China released surprising trade data showing exports surged 14.8% in March compared to last year.
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will address media following the ECB's April 20 policy meeting.
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Bank of Japan maintained ultra-loose monetary policy Thursday. Governor Haruhiko Kuroda reiterated the central bank will continue efforts to achieve stable inflation.
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Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent commented April 14 on the UK's economic recovery pace. He suggested inflation could remain above target longer than anticipated.
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Oil prices showed resilience despite dollar weakness, with Brent crude trading at $85 per barrel.
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Swiss franc maintained strength against the dollar, trading around 0.92 francs per dollar. The Swiss National Bank's recent decision to keep rates unchanged supported the…
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