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The yen’s strength prompted fresh concerns among Japan’s export giants, and could delay its move out of the deepest recession in decades.

Bernanke said the U.S. economy will continue to grow in 2010 and the underlying strength of the world's largest economy will help ensure the dollar stays firm.

A lower dollar appears to be boosting the U.S. economy only gradually, with higher prices on imported oil helping outweigh the benefit of cheaper American exports....

Stocks climbed, led by the materials and energy sectors as commodities prices rose and the dollar fell.

Gold futures barrel to a new record high above $1,100 an ounce, as news that the U.S. unemployment rate topped 10.2% in October boost expectations the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates near zero well into next year, pressuring the dollar.

It's making imports and trips to Europe more expensive, but it's also making American products and visits to the U.S. cheaper for foreigners. It might just be the tonic the economy needs.

The falling dollar is stoking fears of inflation and worries about the country's eroding power in the world. But for now it may be just the tonic that's needed to help the U.S.

The US trade deficit shrank in August as the weak dollar boosted exports, according to the Commerce Department.

Shares rose ahead of the start of earnings season, and the value of the dollar skidded as investors fretted over a report that crude oil could one day be priced in other currencies.

Stocks gained, the dollar slid and commodities rose as the Fed prepared to begin a two-day meeting on interest rates.

China, Russia and Brazil will use this week's G8 summit in Italy to push their view that the world needs to start seeking a new global reserve currency as an alternative to the dollar, officials said on Tuesday.