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Rupee spot rates to move in 46.40-46.85 range per dollar

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The week gone by has ended at an appreciating note for the rupee with the currency settling at 46.6500 levels against the greenback, up 0.50%.Rupee spot rates to move in 46.40-46.85 range per dollarRupee spot rates to move in 46.40-46.85 range per dollar

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Dollar, franc may beat gold in a recession, says Nouriel Roubini

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NYU Professor Nouriel Roubini said dollar, yen and the Swiss franc may be a better investment than gold if world economy slips back into recession.Dollar, franc may beat gold in a recession, says Nouriel RoubiniDollar, franc may beat gold in a recession, says Nouriel Roubini

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Rupee has best week in a month on growth hopes

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Rupee completed the biggest weekly gain on speculation that accelerating economic growth will prompt investors to increase purchases of stocks.Rupee has best week in a month on growth hopesRupee has best week in a month on growth hopes

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Dollar-heavy China warns of depreciation

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China on Friday offered a rare glimpse into its foreign exchange reserves, confirming that they are overwhelmingly allocated in dollars.Dollar-heavy China warns of depreciationDollar-heavy China warns of depreciation

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Rupee hits 2-wk high ahead of key US data

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The rupee strengthened to its highest level in nearly two weeks on Friday boosted by some dollar sales by exporters and weakness in the US unit.Rupee hits 2-wk high ahead of key US dataRupee hits 2-wk high ahead of key US data

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Yuan ends higher before US officials visit China

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The yuan closed up against the dollar on Friday for the second straight day after the People's Bank of China fixed a stronger mid-point.Yuan ends higher before US officials visit ChinaYuan ends higher before US officials visit China

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Euro steady ahead of US jobs report

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The euro is barely changed against the dollar as markets focus on the upcoming release of a closely watched US jobs report.Euro steady ahead of US jobs reportEuro steady ahead of US jobs report

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Rupee near 2-week high on firm Asian peers

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The rupee rose to a near two-week high on Friday morning trade, boosted by gains in Asian peers and gains in domestic shares.Rupee near 2-week high on firm Asian peersRupee near 2-week high on firm Asian peers

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Rupee strengthens on hopes of lower trade gap

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Rupee strengthened for a second day on speculation an increase in foreign capital inflows into local shares will help offset a widening trade deficit.Rupee strengthens on hopes of lower trade gapRupee strengthens on hopes of lower trade gap

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China, India urge stability of reserve currencies

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China and India urged stability in major reserve currencies and in nations? macro-economic policies to help cement the global recovery.China, India urge stability of reserve currenciesChina, India urge stability of reserve currencies

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Strong Yen Helps to Fuel Germany’s Export Boom

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A stronger yen is good news for German machinery and auto companies whose main competitors often are based in Japan. The New York Times reports.

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China Offers Rare Glimpse Into Reserves, Heavy in Dollars

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China on Friday offered a rare glimpse into its foreign exchange reserves, confirming that they are overwhelmingly allocated in dollars, while a central banker said the mountain of cash could face depreciation risks.

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What's Driving the FX Markets?

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The key driver of the currency markets over the last month has been the decline in long-term yields, explains Ashley Davies, EM Asia economist & FX strategist at Commerzbank. He shares his outlook for euro-dollar with CNBC's Chloe Cho & Maithreyi Seetharaman.

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US Jobs Market To Stay Weak

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The U.S. recovery is stalling and the labor market will stay weak for a long time, says Richard Yetsenga, global head, emerging market FX strategy at HSBC. He shares his views ahead of Friday's nonfarm payroll data, with CNBC's Oriel Morrison.

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Preview of US August Jobs Report

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Robert Rennie, currency strategist at Westpac Bank, expects the upcoming U.S. nonfarm payrolls report to show a drop of 180,000 jobs. He explains his bearish forecast to CNBC's Karen Tso.

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FX Trading Surge

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Daily currency volume Boris Schlossberg, director Of currency research GFT Forex.

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Architect of UK Bank Supertax Admits it Failed

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Alistair Darling admitted on Wednesday that Britain’s controversial supertax on bankers’ bonuses had failed to change the industry’s behavior over pay as “imaginative” financiers devised ways to avoid it. The FT reports.

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Australia Trade Surplus Narrows as Exports Cool

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Australia's trade surplus almost halved in July as exports of coal and iron ore came off the boil while imports were lifted by defence spending, suggesting trade will be less of boost to economic growth this quarter.

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Stemming the Yen's Rise

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Intervention by the BOJ will only be effective if it takes the market by surprise, says Lee Wai Tuck, currency markets strategist at Forecast. He speaks to CNBC's Yousef Gamal El-Din, Chloe Cho & Maithreyi Seetharaman about his outlook for the yen and other currencies.

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Japan PM Kan, Rival Ozawa Clash Over Fiscal Policy

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Prime Minister Naoto Kan and rival Ichiro Ozawa clashed over fiscal priorities on Wednesday in a battle for party leadership that threatens a policy vacuum as Japan struggles to tackle a strong yen and weak economy.

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