Fifth Consecutive

fifth consecutive: The dollar climbed 0.3% versus the yen, to 101.77, its fifth consecutive rise and the highest level in one week. The pound lost 0.4%, to $1.6986, its sixth straight decline and the lowest level in a month; sterling also dropped below $1.70 for the first time since June 26. The euro was flat at.., according to Wall Street Journal and The dollar rose against the yen and the British pound Thursday, buoyed by data showing a sharp decline in U.S. weekly jobless claims. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.