Asian stocks slip as growth risks sap confidence; bonds, dollar in demand
At the same time, the dollar built on its recovery from a 2 1/2-week low against major peers, supported by demand for the U. The dollar index – which measures the safe-haven currency against six major peers – edged 0.1% higher to 106.81, climbing further from a 2 1/2-week low of 106.10 reached Friday.
