Tuesday, September 2, 2014

U.S. Dollar Strengthens

The Institute for Supply Management  U.S. manufacturing index rose to 59.0 for the month of August, demonstrating its the strongest level since March 2011 - levels above 50 indicate growth. The 10-year U.S. Treasury posted its biggest daily rise in a month up to 2.419 percent. 


The U.S. dollar is gaining ground against the euro, moving up 5% versus the euro since the start of the year. The European economy is hampered with concern and uncertainty between Ukraine and Russia, causing a drag on consumer confidence levels. This might lead to more investors selling euros and purchasing dollars. 

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