Dollar Rises Amid Economic jitters

The U.S. dollar gained strength against major currencies Thursday as economic worries about the state of the global economy persisted and the number of U.S. workers filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell more than expected.

The yen retreated from the 13-year high it reached against the dollar Wednesday ahead of an interest rate decision from the Bank of Japan. The Japanese currency fell against the dollar Thursday, increasing to ¥89.43 from ¥87.23 late Wednesday.
At 0.3%, Japan has the second-lowest rate among the world's major economies and investors were taking a step back ahead of Friday's announcement.
The 15-nation euro fell nearly two cents to $1.4243 from $1.4418.

The European Central Bank's next meeting is set for January, and investors are watching to see whether the bank will keep its rate firm after slashing it to 2.5% earlier this month.
The British pound dropped more than five cents to $1.5011 Thursday from $1.5534.
Currently, the Bank of England's rate remains at 2%, the lowest in the bank's history, and policymakers are slated to meet in January to discuss the rate.

Economy

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, according to a government report released Thursday. Initial filings for state jobless benefits fell to 554,000 for the week ended Dec. 13.
Oil prices fell below $37 a barrel Thursday, reaching level not seen since June 2004. Investors continued to shrug off an upcoming OPEC production cut announced on Wednesday, after which oil closed at a 4 1/2 year low.

Concerns ahead

On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate from 1% to a range between 0% and 0.25%, the bank's 10th cut since September 2007.
While interest rate cuts are the U.S. central bank's main tool for boosting economic activity, many currency analysts worry about the long-term effects of lower interest rates on the dollar.

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