February 6th, 2010

Haven demand pushes dollar to 7-month high

The dollar surges to its highest level in seven months but loses ground against the yen as rising risk aversion boosts haven demand for the Japanese currency

Debt troubles hit central Europe

Central European currencies softened and stock markets dropped as the region’s financial community reacted to the troubles of the debt-laden economies of Greece, Portugal and Spain

Investors dazed by week of turmoil

In different times, this weekend’s G7 meeting would have been an event to follow, but the market’s wild ride means investors are only keeping half an eye on it