Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar firms and US stocks close at a record

• NBC: Putin is not interested in a peace deal
• US February Empire Fed 5.7 vs -1.0 expected
• US NAHB housing market index for February 42 versus 47 estimate
• Canada CPI inflation YoY 1.9% vs 1.9% estimate. MoM 0.1% versus 0.1% estimate
• SF Fed Pres. Daly: US economy is in a good place
• Silver Lake is near a deal for Intel’s Altera – report
• Toyota is supporting LG battery plant with $1.5 billion order
• Canadian election polls take a big turn as Mark Carney surges
• ECB’s Cipollone: Policy rates remain primary instrument for adjusting the monetary policy

Markets:

• S&P 500 up 0.2% to close record high of 6129
• US 10-year yields up 7.6 bps to 4.55%
• WTI crude oil up $1.04 to $71.78
• Gold up $37 to $2934
• USD leads, NZD lags ahead of RBNZ decision

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.