Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:57:03 GMT
Dollar jumps as emerging-market assets fall on Syria worries
The U.S. Dollar appreciated versus most of its 16 major peers after unrest situation in Syria intensified and pushed developing-country currencies lower. The U.S. Dollar Index appreciated 0.3% to 1,027.54, while the greenback rallied 0.6% to 97.57 against the Yen and inched up 0.1% to $1.3380 versus the Euro.