The dollar weakened for a third day
versus the euro amid speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will hint at additional monetary easing when he
delivers testimony today. SEE MORE Gold fell the most in a week on bets
that the Federal Reserve may refrain from more U.S. stimulus
measures, while the dollar’s rebound eroded the appeal of the
metal as an alternative investment. SEE MORE Oil fell a second day in New York,
trimming a weekly gain, after interest-rate cuts in Europe and China failed to assure investors the moves will be enough to
boost economic growth and support demand. SEE MORE WESTLAKE, OHIO — Liquid silicone rubber has
provided a profitable growth path for GW Silicones, a unit of injection
molder GW Plastics Inc. of Bethel, Vt. SEE MORE Asian currencies rose, led by South
Korea’s won and India’s rupee, after U.S. factory orders topped
estimates, tempering concern global economic growth is slowing. SEE MORE