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The U.S. currency is strengthening because investors believe the U.S. economy is in better shape than the Japanese or European economies.

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

The ICE dollar index, which measures the strength of the U.S. currency against a group of six currencies, is at its highest in two years.

Gold prices sink for seventh day, near April low

Gold prices fell for a seventh day in a row on Friday, drawn down by a stronger U.S. dollar and better economic news.

Amnesty for undeclared dollars divides Argentina

The government says the law is aimed principally at Argentines who have bought U.S. dollars as a hedge against high inflation.

Gold prices extend slump as dollar edges up

Gold prices are continuing their slide, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar.

News Summary: Stocks pull back from record

The U.S. currency rose against other major currencies and traded above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years.

World markets mostly up on Fed's low rates support

The Asian heavyweight, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index was the rare loser as the yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar following several months of weakness that boosted exporters.

Yen strengthens against dollar after G-7 statement

The Canadian dollar strengthened slightly against the greenback, trading at CA$1.0029 for every U.S. dollar versus CA$1.0067 on Monday.

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The U.S. currency is at its highest against the Japanese currency in almost three years.

Metals slump after dollar rallies on ECB comments

The dollar index, a broad measure of the strength of the U.S. currency, rose 0.6 percent Thursday, its biggest advance in a month.

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The U.S. dollar broke through the 100-yen barrier on Thursday for the first time since April 2009.

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