Dollar pushes higher as stocks slump (CNNMoney.com)
The dollar rose Thursday as ongoing concerns about the global economy boosted demand for the U.S. currency as a safe haven.
EUR/USD: Trading the Preliminary German GDP Report (Daily FX)
Economic activity in Germany is expected to expand at a faster pace in the third quarter as economists forecast the growth rate to increase 0.8% after rising 0.3% during the three-months through June, and long-term expectations for higher interest rate in Europe could drive the exchange rate higher as the nation emerges from the worst […]
APEC ministers credit China with fueling recovery (AP)
China won credit Thursday for the mix of stimulus spending and stable finances that has helped rekindle a global recovery, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and other leaders downplaying the issue of the weak Chinese currency.
European markets trim gains as S&P drops back (AP)
European stock markets gave up earlier gains Thursday as the Standard & Poor's 500 index once again failed to sustain a break above the 1,100 mark -- a level many analysts think could act as a catalyst to a further rally around the world.
Geithner stresses strong dollar's global role (Reuters)
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner offered fresh reassurances to Asian nations that the Obama administration was committed to a strong dollar and to actions aimed at bolstering its value.
Australian Dollar Hits Fresh Yearly High, New Zealand Dollar Slips Below 20-Day SMA (Daily FX)
The Australian dollar rose to a fresh yearly high of 0.9370 against the greenback and remains the best performing currency on Thursday after bouncing back from the low , while the New Zealand dollar weakened for the second-day, with the exchange rate crossing back below the 20-Day SMA after rising to a high of 0.7442 […]
Groups challenge TVA river discharge from plant (AP)
Environmental activists are trying to stop the Tennessee Valley Authority from starting a daily 1 million gallon discharge of water that contains mercury, selenium and other pollutants into the same river where coal ash was spilled at its Kingston Plant.
WGL Holdings, Inc. Reports Record Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results; Issues Fiscal Year 2010 Guidance (Business Wire)
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Atmos Energy Corporation Promotes Kenneth M. Malter to Vice President, Gas Supply and Services (Business Wire)
DALLAS----Atmos Energy Corporation said today it has promoted Kenneth M. Malter to vice president, gas supply and services, reporting to Kim R. Cocklin, president and chief operating officer of Atmos Energy Corporation.