Monday, June 11, 2007

Dollar May Rise Against Euro as Odds Fall of Interest Rate Cut This Year

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar may gain for a fifth day
against the euro as reports this week will probably show U.S.
economic growth is recovering, making an interest-rate cut this
year less likely.

The dollar has climbed 1.3 percent versus the euro in the
past week, the biggest five-day advance since early January, as
traders reduced the odds the Federal Reserve will lower borrowing
costs. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg News are expecting U.S.
reports this week to show retail sales strengthened and the pace
of consumer price rises accelerated in May.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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