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Dollar falls after stronger-than-expected retail sales data, yuan falls to 9-month low

Chinese Yuan and U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationWASHINGTON/LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The dollar index was lower after data showed U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in July, while the yuan sank to a nine-month trough on Tuesday after China's central bank unexpectedly cut key policy rates.U.S. retail sales jumped 0.7% last month, the Commerce Department said, demonstrating that demand has remained resilient despite the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes to tame inflation, thanks to strong wage gains from...
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Global shares, U.S. yields rise as investors eye rates, earnings

A trader works on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File PhotoWall Street stocks gainBenchmark 10-year yields riseU.S. dollar advancesOil prices climb 2%Safe-haven gold prices little changedNEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Global equity markets and Treasury yields rose on Monday as investors braced for interest rate decisions from key central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, as well as corporate earnings that may shed light on the state of the economy.An overwhelming majority of traders...
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