News Summary

The US dollar stayed lower after Case-Shiller's index of home prices in 20-cities dropped 1.3% in October. The dollar index (DXY) fell 0.62% to 79.87. Against the dollar, the euro gained 0.3418% to $1.3209. Against the yen, the greenback lost 1.0751% to ¥81.8700. Shares of Santarus Inc SNTS jumped about 10% after SNTS and its partner Pharming Group NV submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) for RHUCIN to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Gold futures gained as the US dollar remained lower after Case-Shiller's index of U.S. home prices higher-than-expected in October. Case-Shiller's index in October fell 1.3%. Gold for February delivery gained 1.58% to $1,405. Read more from Benzinga's Markets.