Archive for the October 8, 2019
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The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies on Monday as traders awaited US-China trade talks later in the week for clues to the state of the prolonged trade war between Washington and
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The dollar firmed on Monday, breaking a four-day losing streak, as fresh concerns over the trade war between the United States and China kept risk appetite subdued and trade-oriented currencies such as the Australian dollar
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Latin America's currencies are likely to enter the final stretch of a rocky year at a slow trot, saddled with worries over the economy and domestic politics that are starting to blur the view into
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South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Monday after China was reported to be reluctant to agree to a broad trade deal with Washington, casting doubts on trade talks due to start this week.
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Most Asian currencies edged lower on Monday after risk appetites were dented by a media report saying China wants the scope of this week's trade talks and any deal with the United States to be
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Turkey's lira slid to its lowest level in more than a month against the dollar on Monday over concerns about Ankara's planned incursion in north Syria and a warning from President Donald Trump that he
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The British pound broke a two-day rising streak and edged lower on Monday as concerns rose that sizeable differences between Britain and the European Union remained for striking a Brexit withdrawal deal. British lawmakers have
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Iraq's president called Monday for a "halt to escalation" and proposed a national dialogue in response to nearly a week of anti-government protests that have left more than 100 dead. In a televised address, President
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Top officials from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, key players in a coalition fighting Yemeni rebels, have discussed military cooperation following a positive response by Riyadh to a truce offer from the insurgents. Saudi's deputy
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The EU on Monday adopted binding rules extending protection for whistleblowers to ensure they and those close to them are not singled out for retaliation for exposing alleged wrongdoing affecting the public. The directive, passed
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