The ISM nonmanufacturing index increased 1.2% from the prior month to land at 51.4% in March, the Institute for Supply Management said today. (Readings over 50% indicate expansion.) Twelve industries tracked reported growth while four others reported contraction.
ABA Data Bank: Yen falls to lowest level in three decades
The Japanese Yen briefly weakened to 160 intra-day against the U.S. Dollar on Monday, it's lowest level since April 1990.