By Yasuhiko Seki and Ron Harui
March 10 (Bloomberg) — The yen fell for a third day against the euro before government reports that analysts say will show Japan’s recession is deepening, reducing the appeal of the currency.

By Candice Zachariahs
March 6 (Bloomberg) — The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell as U.S. equities plunged and Australia’s stock benchmark headed for its lowest close in 6 1/2 years after China quelled speculation the government will add to its stimulus plan.

By Candice Zachariahs
March 5 (Bloomberg) — The Australian and New Zealand dollars advanced to the highest in a week on speculation China will add to $585 billion of stimulus plans, raising demand for commodities that comprise a majority of the two nations’ exports.

By Ron Harui
March 2 (Bloomberg) — The euro fell to a one-week low against the dollar after European Union leaders rejected calls to back an aid package for eastern Europe, fueling concern the financial crisis will deepen the 16-nation region’s recession.

By Candice Zachariahs
Feb. 24 (Bloomberg) — The Australian and New Zealand dollars declined against the U.S. currency as a global rout in stocks damped demand for the nation’s higher-yielding assets.

By Chris Fournier
Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) — Six months ago, Lee Hardman didn’t care how much it cost to protect government bonds from losses. Now the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. strategist studies derivatives that provide such insurance to predict currency moves — and he’s betting against the yen and the pound as a result.