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The Dollar Index climbed to the highest level in almost three years amid speculation the Federal Reserve is moving closer to ending its program of asset purchases on signs U.S. economic growth is improving.
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The dollar had its biggest rally since February as signs of labor market strength suggested the Federal Reserve may reduce stimulus sooner than its peers, driving the yen lower than 100 for the first time since 2009.
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The yen weakened beyond 100 per dollar for the first time in four years as the Bank of Japan’s deflation-fighting measures have the currency headed for its longest streak of monthly losses in almost two decades.
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U.K. government bonds fell, pushing 10-year yields to the highest level in six weeks, as an improved gauge of employment confidence weakened the case for the Bank of England to resume asset purchases.
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The pound strengthened to a 10-week high against the dollar as an industry report showed U.K. house prices increased this month, boosting optimism the recovery is gathering momentum.
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U.S. stocks rose as jobless claims fell and earnings topped forecasts, while the pound strengthened against the dollar after data showed the U.K. economy avoided a triple-dip recession. Gold rallied for a second day.
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The pound rose by the most since July against the dollar after a government report showed the U.K. economy grew more last quarter than analysts forecast, ensuring the nation avoided a triple-dip recession.
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The euro weakened against most major counterparts on speculation the European Central Bank will cut its record-low benchmark interest rate further next week as the region’s economy slumps.
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The pound jumped the most in nine months against the dollar this week as a government report showed the U.K. economy avoided a recession last quarter, damping speculation the Bank of England will boost stimulus.
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The pound rose for a third day against the euro amid speculation the Bank of England’s loan- program extension announced today will boost the economy.
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