Dolar Jatuh ke Level Terendahnya dalam 8-bulan Terhadap Euro

MarketWatch (04/10) NEW YORK - Dolar mencapai level terendahnya delapan bulan terakhir terhadap euro pada hari Kamis seiring investor menjadi lebih peduli tentang dampak ekonomi dari shutdown AS yang berkepanjangan dan perdebatan plafon utang. Sebuah kegagalan untuk menaikkan batas plafon utang pada tanggal 17 Oktober dapat menyebabkan krisis keuangan yang lebih buruk daripada yang pada tahun 2008, Departemen...

Dollar falls to eight-month low against euro

MarketWatch (04/10) NEW YORK — The dollar hit an eight-month low against the euro on Thursday as investors grew more concerned about the economic effects of a prolonged shutdown and debt-ceiling debate. A failure to raise the debt limit by Oct. 17 could lead to a financial crisis worse than the one in 2008, the Treasury Department said Thursday. Separately, the Labor Department said the jobs report won’t...

European Stocks Decline Second Day on U.S. Shutdown

Bloomberg (03/10) -- European stocks declined for a second day, as a shutdown of the U.S. government continued and a gauge of service-industry activity in the world’s biggest economy fell more than forecast. Gerresheimer AG lost 2 percent as Credit Suisse Group AG lowered its recommendation on the shares. Schneider Electric SA fell 3.2 percent. Aviva Plc advanced 1.4 percent as the insurer said it generated...

WTI Falls Fourth Day This Week as U.S. Shutdown May Curb Demand

Bloomberg (4/10) West Texas Intermediate fell for the fourth time in five days, trimming the first weekly gain in a month, amid speculation that a protracted U.S. government shutdown will slow economic growth and sap fuel demand. Futures slipped as much as 0.4 percent in New York, paring the week’s advance to 0.2 percent. The failure of U.S. lawmakers to pass a budget and avert a government shutdown is fueling...

Gold set to end week lower but U.S. shutdown stems losses

Reuters, (4/10) -- Gold is set for its worst weekly performance in three weeks but declines have been kept in check by a partial U.S. government shutdown that threatens to hurt economic growth, increasing bullion's safe-haven appeal.The metal's 1.5 percent loss for the week so far was largely due to a single massive Comex sell order on Tuesday that sent prices below $1,300 an ounce, but it quickly recovered as...