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The economy has struck a soft patch that is likely temporary, and the second half of the year should be better, some economists say. more...

The yuan traded at a record high against the dollar on Monday after the People's Bank of China set a new peak for the mid-point for the third straight session, suggesting another leg of appreciation is underway. more...

The New Zealand dollar touched its highest level in 26 years against the U.S. dollar on Monday, helped by improving fundamentals and global U.S. dollar weakness. more...

The euro fell broadly on Monday and slipped to a record low against the Swiss franc, hurt by ongoing worries about the potential for debt restructuring by Greece, with market positioning pointing to chances of a further drop. more...

The euro edged up in early Thursday trade, extending its recovery from a seven-week low as commodity prices steadied after weeks of falls, though it is still seen vulnerable due to uncertainty over the Greek debt crisis. more...

Dennis Gartman, The Gartman Letter, explains how a strengthening dollar is taking a toll on commodities. He also weighs in on whether Greece will leave the Euro Zone. more...