Dollar rides higher on robust US retail data
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The dollar got a lift from a sharp rebound in US retail sales which raised the possibility of US interest rates moving slightly higher.
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The dollar rose on Monday, back-tracking  from record lows hit against the euro on disappointing U.S.  jobs data, but traders said it was just a matter of time before  the market sells the currency again.
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The dollar edged up against the yen on  Thursday as surprisingly limp machinery orders data for Japan  helped investors to recoup earlier losses made on cautious  remarks about U.S. growth by the Federal Reserve chief.
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The dollar rose to a three-month high  against the sterling Monday after U.S. economic data eased  concerns that surging oil prices threatened growth,  underpinning expectations of more rises in U.S. interest rates.
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U.S. stock futures jumped on Friday,  pointing to a higher market open, after a government report  showed U.S. September retail sales data rose  higher-than-expected.
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The dollar gained broadly on Friday  for the third straight session, as strong U.S. economic data  gave traders additional reasons to take profits in other  currencies before the year's end.
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THE dollar was broadly stronger yesterday after an indicator of US consumer sentiment was seen as reasonably close to expectations.
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The dollar rallied across the board on  Friday in a technically-driven session, bolstered by U.S.  economic reports that matched or beat expectations.
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The dollar firmed against the European single currency on Wednesday ahead of the publication of retail sales data in the United States.
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The dollar rose on Monday in a  retracement from last week's steep losses, but dealers said the  bias toward a weaker greenback remained intact.
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NEW YORK The dollar rose Wednesday after a Federal Reserve report showed that New York area manufacturing surged this month, evidence the economy may be gaining momentum.
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The dollar climbed against the euro in  light trading on Monday as investors took profits in the single  European currency, which had risen on Friday after a  surprisingly softer-than-expected U.S. employment report.
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The dollar traded near its highest level  in two months against the euro on Thursday as investors bet  interest rate rises in the United States would bolster the U.S.  currency's yield appeal in the future.
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The dollar rose strongly against the euro amid steep losses in global equities caused by US recession fears, dealers said Monday.
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The dollar continued its rise against other major currencies despite a surprise drop in US retail sales last month as violence continued to roil the Middle East.
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US stock futures jumped on Friday, pointing to a firm market open, after a government report showed US September retail sales rose higher-than-expected.
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The dollar rose to its highest level  against the euro in two and a half weeks on Tuesday, extending  the previous day's gains before pulling back as investors grew  skittish ahead of U.S. economic data.