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Euro-Yen Rate Shows Draghi Lament as Gross Says Sell: Currencies

The euro’s 25 percent jump against the yen over the past six months underscores the rising pressure on European Central Bank President Mario Draghi to cut interest rates as the region’s exporters lose out to Japan.
Euro Declines as Services, Manufacturing Contract; Yen Gains

The euro fell to a two-week low against the dollar as a report showed services and manufacturing in the region shrank for a 15th month, adding to speculation the European Central Bank will cut interest rates to spur growth.
Euro Weakens as Services, Manufacturing Contract; Yen Advances

The euro fell to a two-week low against the dollar as a report showed services and manufacturing in the region shrank for a 15th month, adding to speculation the European Central Bank will cut interest rates to spur growth.
Yen Weakens Beyond 99 per Dollar for First Time Since May 2009

The yen weakened beyond 99 per dollar for the first time since May 2009 on speculation Bank of Japan measures to fight deflation announced last week will further debase the currency.
Yen Declines Fourth Day to Lowest Since May 2009 Against Dollar

The yen weakened to the lowest level against the dollar since May 2009 on speculation Bank of Japan measures to fight deflation announced last week will further debase the currency.
Dollar Remains Lower as Fed Says Economy Still Warrant Stimulus

The dollar remained lower against the euro after the Federal Reserve signaled gains in employment aren’t yet sufficient for policy makers to move closer to reducing stimulus measures.
Euro Rises as Cyprus Seeks Alternatives to EU Plan

The euro strengthened from a four- month low against the dollar as Cyprus sought alternatives to the European Union plan to help the nation avoid a banking collapse and the Federal Reserve maintained stimulus measures.
Euro Weakens Against Dollar on Growth Concern as Pound Declines

The euro fell from near an 11-month high against the dollar after reports showed Italian industrial orders dropped and Spanish bad loans increased, adding to signs the region’s economy will struggle to expand this year.
Pound Advances Against Euro as Chamber of Commerce Revises Growth Outlook

The pound rose against the euro amid growing confidence that the U.K. will recover at a faster pace than other European economies struggling to contain their budget deficits.
Euro Declines Versus Dollar on Growth Concern as Pound Weakens

The euro weakened against the dollar on concern the region’s economy will struggle to grow this year.