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Japan’s Nikkei fell on Wednesday, dragged down by chip-related shares after technology company Micron led the decline in US technology shares Tuesday night, while investors awaited data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s tightening path. The Nikkei closed down by 0.65 percent at 27,819.33 points, and the broader Topix index …

The dollar fell during trading on Tuesday, August 8, as investors awaited US inflation data this week for signs that price pressures in the United States will ease after raising interest rates. The dollar index, which measures the value of the US currency against a basket of six competing currencies, …

The dollar fell slightly from its highs on Tuesday as investors awaited US inflation data this week, as they fear a surprise may increase pressure to raise interest rates. This data is due out on Wednesday, with things expected to remain calm until then. The Australian and New Zealand dollars …

The dollar fell on Monday, losing some of the gains it made on the back of strong US employment data released on Friday as currency markets reversed their initial reaction. The higher-than-expected US employment data last week boosted the dollar’s strength against the major currencies. Traders saw the data as …

The Japanese Nikkei index closed at its highest level in more than four months on Monday, as investors flocked to stocks of companies that announced strong expectations, while caution ahead of the US consumer price report limited gains. The Nikkei rose 0.26 percent to 28,249.24 points, its highest close since …

The US dollar rose on Friday, trying to recover losses after the biggest daily decline in more than two weeks, with traders’ focus shifting to US jobs data for more indications of the economy’s strength. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of …

European shares stabilized on Friday as eyes turned to US jobs data expected later. Investors assessed the Bank of England’s biggest rate hike in 27 years amid growing fears of a recession. By 0705 GMT, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index settled, amid fears of slowing growth in the world’s largest …

The dollar held onto recent gains against other major currencies on Thursday, as comments from Federal Reserve officials reinforced the US central bank’s determination to tackle the highest inflation rate in decades with massive interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is widely expected to raise interest rates by …

European shares rose on Thursday following strong results for several companies, while the focus is on the Bank of England, which is expected to raise interest rates by the most since 1995. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.1 percent, following the path of Asian stocks, which rose 0.4 percent, …

European shares fell in early trading on Wednesday, ahead of key business growth data, as broader markets awaited the potential fallout from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.2 percent by 7:10 GMT. Investors are awaiting important data on business and …