Currencies

Malaysia's central bank says the ringgit, which plunged 14.4 percent against the U.S. dollar since September, is sharply undervalued but ruled out reintroducing capital controls.

U.S. stocks fell sharply as fears of over possible interest rates hikes by the Federal Reserve roiled financial markets around the globe.

Global stock markets dipped Tuesday as the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates dimmed the outlook for equities and boosted the dollar.

Supporters of President Barack Obama's trade agenda are battling opponents' demands that China be barred from keeping its currency value artificially low.

Global stocks fell Monday after strong U.S. jobs data increased chances that the Federal Reserve will move up its timetable for raising interest rates.

In 2009 the stock market was filled with panic.

Asian stock markets were higher on Friday as investor sentiment was boosted by the European Central Bank's growth forecast upgrade and expectations for a solid increase in U.S. employment.

Official data show that Switzerland's economy expanded by a stronger-than-expected 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter, the last before the country's central bank abandoned its effort to cap the Swiss franc's value against the euro.

U.S. financial markets eased back from record highs in early trading Wednesday.

World stocks were mostly higher and the dollar strengthened Tuesday as investors awaited remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen and the Greek government prepared to unveil reforms aimed at winning final approval for extended rescue loans.

U.S. stocks were drifting between small gains and losses in early trading Tuesday, as investors monitored the latest batch of corporate earnings and economic news.

US stocks opened lower on Wednesday, pulling back from record levels.

Denmark's central bank has decided to cut its interest rate on certificates of deposit by 0.15 percentage points to -0.5 percent to keep the krone currency stable against the euro.

Asian stock markets sank Thursday after plunging oil prices and the Federal Reserve's reminder it is still on track to raise interest rates this year led to a dismal day on Wall Street.

Global stocks drifted Wednesday after weak earnings from several U.S. companies added to global growth concerns as investors waited for the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest statement on monetary policy.

As the Federal Reserve ends its latest policy meeting Wednesday, it is widely expected to repeat the pledge it made in December: That it will be "patient" in raising interest rates from record lows.

The Federal Reserve ended 2014 with a pledge to be "patient" in raising interest rates from record lows.

The U.S. dollar has been rolling.

Global stock markets swung higher Thursday, led by a surge in Chinese shares, extending a volatile pattern of sharp sell-offs and rousing gains as investors second guess uncertain prospects for the world economy.

As the global economy has weakened, a forcefully stronger U.S. dollar has emerged.