Equity markets worldwide edged higher on Monday, lifted by gains in Japanese shares, while mixed performance in U.S. stocks after IBM's quarterly results disappointed helped keep safe-haven U.S. Treasuries prices steady.

Oct 20, 2014 11:35 AM EDT

The U.S. dollar edged higher against a basket of major currencies on Friday after strong data on U.S. consumer sentiment calmed nerves after a week of severe market volatility.

Oct 17, 2014 11:58 AM EDT

The U.S. dollar recovered against a basket of major currencies on Thursday on the view that Wednesday's selloff was overdone given the relative strength of the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve's commitment to tightening U.S. monetary policy.

Oct 16, 2014 12:10 PM EDT

The U.S. dollar edged lower against the euro on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer prices fell last month, fuelling scepticism that the Federal Reserve will adopt a more hawkish tone in a policy statement later in the session.

Sep 17, 2014 11:42 AM EDT