Yen plunges as BoJ seen easing again; euro shines
NEW YORK - The yen sank to multi-month lows against the dollar and euro on Monday as sources said the Bank of Japan was leaning toward easing monetary policy when it meets next week.
Global shares falter, but U.S. stocks, euro gain
NEW YORK - Global stocks faltered on Monday on weak corporate results and outlooks, while the euro gained after a regional vote in Spain was seen as moving a solution to the euro zone debt crisis one step closer.
Earnings concerns weigh on shares
LONDON - Britain's top share index lost ground on Monday, extending declines on concerns about upcoming third quarter earnings.
Sterling supported vs dollar on brightening UK outlook
LONDON - Sterling edged higher against the dollar on Monday and looked set to hold firm after a run of better UK data that have bolstered expectations the economy is emerging from recession.
European shares up on fresh Spain aid expectations
PARIS - European stocks pared early losses and turned slightly positive on Monday, as renewed expectations that Spain was moving closer to seeking a bailout eclipsed worries over corporate results.
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