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The dollar languished at three-week lows against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday. more...

CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets. Oil was up on the day, nat gas was down slightly on the day, and gold took it on the chin. more...

CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets. Equities rebounded, and gold took a hit. There was mixed action in crude, and nat gas was down on the day after a smaller draw and milder temperatures. more...

CNBC's Jackie DeAngelis discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets. Crude was down on the day, which could be signalling a pause in the markets. Gold was down on the day as money poured into stocks. And unseasonably cold temperatures pushed nat gas up on the day. more...

The yen held onto gains early on Wednesday. more...

A yuan settlement service by Australiaâ??s stock exchange operator ASX and Bank of China, sees yuan moving closer into global currency status. more...

The U.S. dollar faded a little on Friday as a run of mixed U.S. economic data left the market uncertain about its future direction. more...

The dollar nursed losses near an eight-month low against a basket of currencies on Friday. more...

Fast-food workers hope to force an increase in the minimum wage. How does the U.S. minimum wage rank internationally? more...

Perspective on fear in the markets and how investors can protect their portfolios as we head into September, with Larry Haverty, Gabelli Global Multimedia Trust, and Yu-dee Chang, ACE Investment Strategists. more...

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Uncertainties about the Greek debt situation and the removal of the security blanket of Fed easing could combine for another week of volatility as the second quarter draws to an end. more...