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Dollar slips as Treasury yields soften, Omicron keeps markets on edge
The dollar hovered below recent highs on Tuesday having lost ground overnight after a blow to Democratic spending plans in Washington
 "Dollar slips as Treasury yields soften, Omicron keeps markets on edge")
Dollar steady, riskier currencies fall on Omicron variant fears
With last week's slew of major central bank meetings out of the way, investors turned their focus to the rapid spread of the variant
 "Dollar steady, riskier currencies fall on Omicron variant fears")
Dollar shines, euro drops as Omicron spreads while Fed hawks circle
The US dollar hovered near the highest since July of last year against major peers after a Federal Reserve official signaled a first pandemic-era interest rate hike could come as early as March
 "Dollar shines, euro drops as Omicron spreads while Fed hawks circle")
Dollar jumps as traders retreat amid rate-hike talk, Omicron fear
The dollar rose on Friday as traders retreated from riskier currencies amid talk of interest rate hikes by central bankers and concerns about the spread of Omicron cases
Dollar struggles after global central banks show their hands
After a turbulent week, the dollar index was little changed on the day
Afghan currency slides, prices surge as economic crisis worsens
The market remains volatile, and the devaluation is already impacting Afghans
 "Afghan currency slides, prices surge as economic crisis worsens")
Dollar, Aussie struggles after hawkish tilts by central banks, Omicron woes
The dollar remained under pressure on Friday, a day after the Bank of England and European Central Bank adopted more hawkish stances than markets had expected
 "Dollar, Aussie struggles after hawkish tilts by central banks, Omicron woes")
Dollar pressured, Asia shares slip amid global inflation, Omicron fears
Asian stock markets and the US dollar struggled for traction on Friday after a rush of central bank meetings underlined the growing threat posed by a spike in global inflation
Indian Rupee rises 23 paise to end day at 76.09 against US dollar
Meanwhile, the US dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against the basket of six currencies, fell 0.37 per cent to 96.15
 "Indian Rupee rises 23 paise to end day at 76.09 against US dollar")
Asian stock markets extend rally as upbeat Fed stokes risk appetite
Treasury yields remained elevated, while gold gained along with crude oil
 "Asian stock markets extend rally as upbeat Fed stokes risk appetite")
Rupee plunges 40 paise to 20-month low against dollar on low risk appetite
The rupee had closed near this level on April 24, 2020, previously
 "Rupee plunges 40 paise to 20-month low against dollar on low risk appetite")
Top headlines: Rs 76k-cr scheme for semiconductors; RBI penalty on 2 banks
Business Standard brings you the top stories on Wednesday
 "Top headlines: Rs 76k-cr scheme for semiconductors; RBI penalty on 2 banks")
Rupee slumps 22 paise, slips below 76/$ level in early trade
The rupee declined 22 paise and slipped below the 76 per US dollar level in opening trade on Wednesday as persistent foreign fund outflows and Omicron worries kept the pressure on the local unit
Dollar holds firm as investors eye major US Fed policy meeting
The dollar index which measures the greenback against six major peers was at 96.557, having gained 0.5% so far this week in choppy trading
 "Dollar holds firm as investors eye major US Fed policy meeting")
Oil prices settle lower on oversupply concerns, strong dollar
Brent crude futures fell 69 cents, or 0.9%, to $73.70. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures settled down 56 cents, or 0.8%, at $70.73.
 "Oil prices settle lower on oversupply concerns, strong dollar")
Rupee falls 17 paise to 75.95 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee declined by 17 paise to 75.95 against the US dollar in opening trade on Tuesday, as muted domestic equities and persistent foreign fund outflows weighed on the local unit
Dollar near one-week high amid hawkish Fed hopes, Omicron concerns
The dollar traded near a one-week high versus a basket of major rivals on Tuesday, supported by expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting this week
Dollar steady as traders wait for central banks, pound dips on Omicron fear
The dollar was quiet at the start of a week in which central bank meetings, including by the Federal Reserve, will likely drive currency markets
 "Dollar steady as traders wait for central banks, pound dips on Omicron fear")
Dollar weakens, stocks rise as consumer prices jump in Nov, data shows
The dollar weakened and a gauge of global equity markets edged higher on Friday after data showed consumer prices rose as expected in November
 "Dollar weakens, stocks rise as consumer prices jump in Nov, data shows")
Dollar slips after US consumer prices increases in November
The data, along expected lines, puts added pressure on policymakers to withdraw pandemic-era stimulus at a faster pace in coming months
