Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:20:10 GMT
Euro drops on ECB bond-purchase programme speculation; Dollar gains
The Euro retreated versus the Dollar, almost touching a nine-year low, amid speculation the data releases this week may encourage the ECB to start sovereign-bond purchase programme. The common currency fell 0.3% to $1.1802 in New York, while it added 0.3% to 140.75 against the Yen. Meanwhile, the US Dollar appreciated 0.6% to 119.23 versus the Yen.