Economics
Euro Advances for Second Day Against Dollar After Output Report
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The euro rose for a second day against the dollar after a report showed a gauge of manufacturing and services in the 17-nation region contracted less than economists forecast in February.
Europe’s shared currency appreciated versus most of its 16 major peers as Italian bonds rose after European finance ministers meeting in Brussels yesterday said some nations may be able to loosen targets for the reduction of their deficits. Australia’s currency climbed for the first time in four days as the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold and China said it will boost fiscal spending by 10 percent this year.