Thursday, May 31, 2007

Dollar Heads for Best Month Versus Euro in More Than Year on U.S. Economy

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar headed for its biggest
monthly gain versus the euro in more than a year as signs of
economic strength reduced the likelihood of cuts in interest
rates this year by the Federal Reserve.

The U.S. currency rebounded from an all-time low in May on
reports showing gains in new home sales and manufacturing. The
central bank said in minutes of its May 9 meeting released
yesterday that it still expects a pickup in the economy this
year and views inflation as its main concern.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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