The dollar weakened for a third day versus the euro amid speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will hint at additional monetary easing when he delivers testimony today.
Gold fell the most in a week on bets that the Federal Reserve may refrain from more U.S. stimulus measures, while the dollar’s rebound eroded the appeal of the metal as an alternative investment. SEE MORE
Oil fell a second day in New York, trimming a weekly gain, after interest-rate cuts in Europe and China failed to assure investors the moves will be enough to boost economic growth and support demand.
WESTLAKE, OHIO — Liquid silicone rubber has provided a profitable growth path for GW Silicones, a unit of injection molder GW Plastics Inc. of Bethel, Vt.
Asian currencies rose, led by South Korea’s won and India’s rupee, after U.S. factory orders topped estimates, tempering concern global economic growth is slowing.