The U.S. dollar fell against the euro on Tuesday after comments from Federal Reserve officials dented expectations the U.S. central bank may taper its bond purchases anytime soon. But the dollar rose against the yen, a day before the Bank of Japan concludes a two-day policy meeting. Traders widely expect […]
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Naira Falls to 5-Week Low on Corporate Demand After Auction
The naira reached its lowest in five weeks against the dollar as companies increased demand for the U.S. currency after the central bank sold less than the amount offered at an auction today. The currency of Africa’s biggest oil producer declined 0.2 percent to 158.95 per dollar by 3:10 p.m. […]
Nigerian Naira Retreats Most in Two Weeks as Bank Sales Decline
Nigeria’s naira depreciated to the lowest in two weeks as investors demanded dollars after the central bank sold the least foreign currency at auctions in more than a month. The currency of Africa’s biggest oil producer retreated 0.2 percent to 158.40 per dollar by 2:51 p.m. in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial […]
