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Dollar Climbs to One-Week High Versus Yen Before Fed Decision
The dollar reached a one-week high versus the yen before the Federal Reserve announces a policy decision today as signs of U.S. economic growth fuel speculation policy makers are moving toward raising interest rates.
Asia Emerging Currencies Weaken as Europe Stocks Rise
Emerging-market currencies in Asia fell with stocks outside Japan before the Federal Reserve reports on monetary policy and amid speculation U.S. interest- rate increases will be brought forward. Shares in Europe gained while zinc rose to the highest in 16 months as wheat and corn advanced.