The dollar fell the most against the euro in 14 months and dropped to the lowest level this year versus the yen as economic reports added to evidence that the U.S. recovery is losing momentum.

The Agricultural Bank of China still hopes to clinch the title of the worlds biggest stock market listing, but its market debuts in Shanghai and Hong Kong have been anything but breathtaking.

Volatile stock markets have left investor confidence in tatters. Now some say its time to accept the turmoil and adopt more dynamic trading strategies.

Legislation to overhaul the U.S. financial system and usher in new rules for Wall Street cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday, paving the way for final passage.

Stock index futures were little changed on Friday after General Electric Co's and Bank of America's profits topped expectations but revenues declined, underscoring corporate America's struggles against headwinds in the economic recovery.