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Previous session overview

The dollar is little changed against the yen early Monday, hovering close to its recent highs, as investors make last-minute year-end trades.

Currency movements reflect the market thinness that's typical for the days between the Christmas and New Year's breaks, rather than any underlying fundamental factors, said analysts.

The dollar has rallied significantly in December and is sticking close to the two-month peak it reached last week against the yen. It's als… Continue

US 3rd Quarter GDP Revised Lower

The US economy expanded at a slower rate than previously reported in the period from July to September. Latest data indicates the economy grew at an annualised rate of 2.2% down from the 2nd revision of 2.8% and significantly lower than the preliminary report which predicted Q3 growth of 3.5%.

The disappointing revision came as a surprise to most economists who expected no change to the 2nd report. Lower corporate inventories, weak construction spending… Continue

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The report walks you through the ups and downs of the DJIA -- our most sensitive meter of social mood -- and analyzes the trends in popular music and TV shows through periods of po… Continue

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