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RBI uplifts banks trading restrictions

"The Indian rupee fell victim to inflation and economic concerns, and there was serious worry for the BRIC economy facing major financial crisis, the rupee slumped to record a low of 54.29 against the..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-07 15:14
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, financial, inflation

US Dollar Mixed in Forex Trading

"Greek news, economy sends mixed signals to greenbackThe US dollar is mixed in forex trading on the currency market today as an interesting situation arises. On one hand, Greek officials are trying to..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-07 10:11
Taggar: announcement, currency, currency pair, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Aussie Reaches Support in Forex Trading

"Currency trading with the Australian dollarThe Aussie has found a support level in forex trading against the US dollar today. Aussie is a little bit higher today, thanks to the latest news out of Aust..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-07 09:44
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency pair, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Brazil Central Bank Intervenes to Ease Rally

"The central bank of Brazil bought dollars in the forex spot market today in order to hold down the soaring value of the real, the Brazilian currency. So far this year, the real has appreciated by 8.5..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 23:57
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, market

US Dollar Gains on Currency Trading

"High beta currencies lower in forex tradingUS dollar is gaining in currency trading right now, thanks to worries about what's next for the eurozone. Confidence in the euro is being shaken a bit by the..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-06 11:07
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, pound, trading

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview

"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR Royal Dutch Shell announced it plans to invest more to boost production. The company reported it would invest 30 billion US Dollars into the new gas and oil project..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 19:14
Taggar: analysis, dollar, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, oil, report

Guarded Optimism After European Service PMI Releases and Ahead of U.S. Labor Report

"The dollar is mostly marking time, with gains of 0.3% against the kiwi, 0.2% versus the Aussie dollar and 0.1% relative to the loonie, no change against the yen and yuan, and dips of 0.1% against the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 14:42
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, loonie, share

US Data Sends US Dollar Higher in Forex Trading, Gold Prices Lower

"Greenback in currency tradingUS economic data has crushed estimates and the first news is sending the US dollar higher in forex trading. Indeed, the news that the unemployment rate has fallen to 8.3%..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 09:44
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, gold, point, profit, rate, trading

Euro Falls on Disappointing Regional Data

"Euro in forex tradingEuro is falling today, in spite of the general inclination toward risk appetite right now. The latest news out of the eurozone is providing disappointment, and that is sending the..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 09:32
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, point, retail sales, trading

Quiet Start to Groundhog?s Day ? Eye on Bernanke

"The dollar shows minimal overnight movement. It’s up 0.2% and 0.1% against the Swiss franc and euro but down 0.1% relative to the yen, loonie, Aussie dollar, kiwi and yuan. Sterling..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 14:39
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, loonie, market

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading

"Uncertainty sends euro down on risk aversionThere is just enough uncertainty in the FX market to send the euro lower today in forex trading against the US dollar. The 17-nation currency is heading low..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 10:57
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Initial Jobless Claims Fall, US Dollar Gains

"Focus on other data, and risk aversion, in the FX marketInitial jobless claims fell last week, but the news isn't spurring risk appetite. Instead, forex traders are focusing on other news right now. C..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 10:46
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, rate, trading

Initial Jobless Claims Fall, US Dollar Gains

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 10:24
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, rate, trading

Japanese Yen Gains Against the US Dollar

"Yen higher in forex tradingJapanese yen is gaining against the US dollar in forex trading today, heading higher as concerns about the US economy persist. Even though there is some good news coming out..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-01 10:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, finance, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Positive UK Data Helps Pound in Forex Trading

"Sterling higher in currency tradingPositive manufacturing data out of the UK is helping the pound today in forex trading. The news about manufacturing was better than expected, and this is helping the..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-01 10:16
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, pound, trading

Month-end Data Deluge and Better Market Tone

"Riskier assets were better bid on the final day of January. Stocks are mostly higher. The dollar is down. Commodities and bond yields rose. The dollar has fallen 1.2% against the kiwi, 0.7..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 15:12
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, loonie

EUR Short Covering Just Started?

"The EUR 1.32 handle was to be in the distant past. One Euro summit later, in tandem with month-end requirements, and we have a trading environment wishing to finally throw some volume about and a ?los..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 13:39
Taggar: currency, dollar, trading

Could the Facebook IPO Boost the US Dollar in Forex Trading?

"Dollar outlook could improve by dollar assets and employment from FacebookThe Facebook IPO is fast approaching, and it is expected to be one of the biggest offerings in history. The Facebook IPO has b..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 10:40
Taggar: dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, trading

Canadian Dollar Drops after Disappointing Canadian GDP News

"Loonie in currency tradingCanadian dollar dropped in forex trading on the currency market after the report of Canada's 4th quarter GDP from 2011 came in. The GDP unexpectedly dropped by 0.1%, and that..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 10:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, report, trading

Home Prices Decline in the United States

"US dollar lower today in forex tradingHome prices declined, yet again, in November of 2011. The Case-Shiller report shows that November was a disappointing month for home prices, with a decline to low..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 09:47
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, point, report, trading

Canadian Dollar Loses Steam on Weaker U.S. Outlook

"After recently touching a 90-day high against its U.S. counterpart, the Canadian dollar?s advance appears to have stalled. The pause coincided with news that for the first time since last May, Canada?..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 00:33
Taggar: dollar, economy, oil, report

January in Figures

"January saw gold prices soar more than 11% and the dollar fall across the Board. Oil prices hovered around both sides of $100 per barrel and both opened and closed below that barrier. Great Brit..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 00:33
Taggar: dollar, gold, oil, share

Euro Heads Lower in Forex Trading

"17-nation currency drops on forex marketEuro is heading lower in forex trading as risk appetite flees and focus returns to Greece. Once again, it has become clear that the leaders of the eurozone lack..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 10:34
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, point, trading

Risk Aversion Returns to the Forex Market

"Euro lower in forex tradingRisk aversion is returning to the forex market today, increasing as worries about Greece and the eurozone take center stage. Last week, the euro saw some solid gains in fore..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 09:44
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

Still Watching Greece and Waiting for U.S. GDP Data

"The dollar has softened overnight by 0.6% versus the yen, 0.5% against the Australian dollar, 0.4% versus the kiwi, 0.3% relative to the euro, and 0.2% against the loonie, Swissie, and sterling. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 14:35
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, market

Canadian Dollar Higher in Forex Trading

"Loonie slightly higher in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is slightly higher in forex trading, moving a little bit higher on the strength of a weaker US dollar. The loonie is gaining as US dollar..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 10:18
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading

US Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading

"Greenback pressured in currency tradingUS dollar is lower in forex trading, heading down as concerns about the economy once again take center stage. Greenback is lower in currency trading, pressured a..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 09:51
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, trading

Jobless Claims Rise in the US

"Greenback lower in currency tradingJobless claims are higher in the US, rising sharply as concerns about the economy come to the fore. Jobless claims rose to 377,000 in the week ending January 21, 201..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 09:40
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, point, pound, trading

U.S. Economic Performance Under Obama and Bush43

"With the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign heating up, traffic has risen noticeably to an article on this site that was posted in August 2008, which compared growth, inflation, and the performance of sh..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 20:44
Taggar: dollar, inflation, share

EUR/USD Rallies to New Record This Month

"EUR/USD was at the highest since December 21 as yesterday’s pledge of the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates low at a prolonged time continued to ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 19:34
Taggar: currency, dollar, indicators, rate, report

Markets Pumped by Fed Decision and Greek PSI Rumor

"There is a stronger risk appetite today. The euro touched a 5-week high of $1.3176 and is 0.3% stronger on balance. The dollar has also slipped 0.6% relative to the Australian dollar, 0.5% versus the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 14:35
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie

Russia Announces the Aussie as a Reserve Currency

"Aussie gains in currency tradingThe Aussie is rising today, thanks to newfound popularity with the Russians. The Russian central bank deputy minister announced that the Australian dollar will be used..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 11:37
Taggar: aussie, bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, trading

Euro Rallies in Forex Trading

"17-nation currency gains on risk appetiteHere comes the risk rally. Euro is heading higher in forex trading, gaining as the markets look forward to continued stimulus from the United States. Yesterday..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-26 11:27
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

A ?Dovish? FOMC

"The “Exceptional” language was maintained by the FOMC after keeping rates on hold. A dovish meeting has US yields and the dollar sliding. This FOMC’s statement shows one major change..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 20:03
Taggar: dollar, market, rate

Yen Falls to 2-Month Low

"The yen fell to a two-month low against the dollar following news that Japan had recorded its first yearly trade deficit since 1980. Japan’s manufacturing sector is still struggling with problem..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 15:32
Taggar: dollar, trade balance

EUR/USD Heads Lower in Currency Trading

"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro forex trading forecast is once again in doubt as concerns about Greece move to the forefront of forex traders' minds. Indeed, EUR/USD is heading lower in curr..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 10:43
Taggar: announcement, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, trading

Greece Remains on the Edge of Disaster

"Euro lower in forex tradingGreece remains on the edge of disaster, ready to slip into default if eurozone leaders can't come up with a solution to the current problem. German Chancellor Angela Merkel..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-25 10:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, trading

Aussie Loses Momentum in Forex Trading

"Gold prices fall, bringing Aussie down as wellAussie is losing momentum in forex trading today, falling as risk appetite disappears. Riskier assets are lower on the currency market today, and that inc..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-24 09:48
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading

"17-nation currency falls back below 1.30 levelYesterday, euro saw a great rally in forex trading on the currency market, heading above the important 1.30 level against the US dollar. Today, though, th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-24 09:38
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, profit, trading

US Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading

"Greenback in currency tradingUS dollar is heading lower almost across the board today as risk appetite makes an appearance. Optimism about the Greek debt situation is helping the euro in forex trading..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 10:24
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading

Euro Moves above 1.30 against US Dollar

"Euro in forex tradingEuro is above the 1.30 level against the US dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, risk appetite has returned to the FX market, after the euro has had some..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 10:13
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading

Hopeful Week Ending on Cautious Note

"A dip in risk appetite can be seen in rise of dollar and lower commodities and European equities. The German Dax and Paris Cac have fallen 0.5% and 0.6% from multi-month highs. The dollar..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-20 14:16
Taggar: dollar

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading

"17-nation currency fallsEuro is pulling back in forex trading, after a rally that saw some of the highest levels in weeks. However, the euro is now lower against most other major currencies, strugglin..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-20 14:13
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Aussie Stronger on China, Gold Prices

"Aussie gains in forex tradingAussie is higher in forex trading today, gaining as indications of Chinese efforts to stimulate growth are seen, as well as gains for gold. The Australian dollar's perform..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-20 13:53
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, trading

UK Pound Finds Support in Currency Trading

"Pound higher against the US dollarLike other high beta currencies, the pound is finding support against the US dollar today as risk appetite makes an appearance on the FX market. The pound is gaining..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 14:38
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, fx market, market, pound, trading

More Successful Sovereign Debt Auctions in Euro Area

"Spain was able to auction EUR 6.6 billion of sovereign debt, about 50% more than planned, while a French auction fetched a lower yield. The dollar fell 0.4% against the Swiss franc and euro. The..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 14:31
Taggar: dollar

Euro Gets Boost in Forex Trading

"Euro heads above the 1.29 level against the US dollarEuro is getting a boost today in forex trading as optimism makes an appearance. Forex traders are turning to riskier assets today as good news is r..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 14:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Gold Prices Retreat

"US dollar lower in currency tradingGold prices are slipping a bit in commodities trading. Normally, the fact that the euro is higher in forex trading would help support gold prices, but the issue of w..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 13:41
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Dukascopy Morning Forex Overview

"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR “The biggest challenge is to respond to the crisis in an adequate manner” - Christine Lagarde, the IMF Managing Director The International Monetary Fund..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-19 11:20
Taggar: analysis, dollar, dukascopy, employment, fundamental analysis

Crowded Calendar of U.S. Data Releases

"The dollar declined overnight by 0.7% against the kiwi, 0.5% against the Swissie and euro, and 0.2% versus the Australian dollar, loonie, and sterling. The yen and yuan are unchanged against the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-18 14:33
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie

A Letter makes a EUR difference

"You can just feel it, the EUR bulls are beginning to turn the screws. An impressive 24-hours has been ?put in? by the single currency, retreat never an option, advance very much on the cards. Now that..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-18 12:59
Taggar: bull, currency, dollar

Risk Currencies Get a Boost in Forex Trading

"Euro and other currencies gain on the FX marketRisk currencies are getting a boost in forex trading today, heading higher as better news improves matters. China's economic data proved better than expe..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-17 10:25
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, point, trading

Euro Manages to Head Higher, Even After Downgrades

"Euro in forex tradingEuro is heading higher in forex trading today, gaining even after a number of downgrades in the eurozone. Nine eurozone countries, including France, were downgraded late Friday ni..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 11:42
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading, us market

US Dollar Heads Lower on Commodities

"Greenback in forex tradingGreenback is heading lower in forex trading, thanks in large part due to higher commodities. US dollar often moves inversely to commodities, and gold and oil are strengthenin..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 11:24
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading, us market

US Dollar Gains in Forex Trading

"Greenback higher in currency tradingUS dollar is gaining in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to concerns about what's next for the European economy, US economy and more. US trade data has..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 09:44
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Waiting for Draghi?s Press Conference and U.S. Retail Sales

"Equities show overnight gains of 1.4% in Germany and 1.2% in France ahead of the ECB policy announcement and monthly press conference. The dollar is down 0.3% against the euro and 0.5% softer re..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-12 14:32
Taggar: announcement, dollar, loonie

Even German GDP Contracted Last Quarter

"The dollar has firmed overnight by 0.6% against the Swiss franc, 0.5% relative to the euro and sterling, 0.3% versus the Aussie dollar, 0.2% against the yen and 0.1% versus the loonie. The kiwi..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-11 14:10
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, loonie, share

Gold Tries to Rally, Even as US Dollar Gains

"Gold prices slightly higher in commodities tradingNormally, gold prices move inversely to the US dollar, but sometimes the two move in tandem if risk aversion is a factor, since both can be considered..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-11 09:13
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, rate, trading

Euro Tries to Recover Some Ground in Forex Trading

"Currency trading with the euroEuro dropped below the 1.2700 level earlier in trading. However, euro is back above that level, and trying to make up some lost ground. Helping the euro are comments from..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-11 09:00
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

UK Pound Struggles in Forex Trading

"Forex traders revisit some of the problems with the UK economyTroubles in Europe have been overshadowing just about everything lately. From taking the focus away from US debt problems, to moving the f..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 09:49
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, pound, trading

Will the US Dollar Be in High Demand in 2012?

"US dollar forex trading forecastRight now, euro appears to be edging higher in forex trading, moving toward the 1.2800 level. However, euro seems to be capped -- unable to get to that point. And this..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-10 09:37
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, trading

EURs Litany of Reasons to Short

"This is a week of crowded policy events and euro area sovereign issues. Currently, investors are witnessing a mild risk rally, with the dollar giving back some of Friday?s gains, especially against th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-09 13:41
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

US Dollar Mostly Lower in Forex Trading

"Risk appetite makes an appearanceA small amount of risk appetite is sending the US dollar lower today in forex trading. Greenback is lower is currency trading pretty much across the board, dropping as..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-09 09:47
Taggar: announcement, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, trading

Euro Off Daily High in Forex Trading

"EUR/USD gains in currency tradingNo major announcements came out of today's earlier meeting between Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy. As a result, the euro is paring some of its gains. While the euro..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-09 09:29
Taggar: announcement, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, trading

Cross Border Dollars Temporarily Diverge

"The ?big? dollar remains the go to currency. The market seems to be shifting away from wanting to own it solely as a risk aversion strategy, to one where the buck is being used as an investment curren..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-06 18:47
Taggar: currency, dollar, investment, market, rate, trading

Market Primed for Upside NFP Risk?

"Big picture, the markets are torn between the recent run of better than expected US data which has raised expectations for the payrolls number this morning, and worries about the euro-zone debt and he..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-06 13:03
Taggar: bank, dollar, employment, market

Opening Currency Market Act of 2012

"The dollar started 2012 on a high note just as it did in the first week of three of the past five years. Between yearend and January 7, the dollar appreciated against the euro by 3.6% in 2011, 2..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-06 05:24
Taggar: dollar

Euro-Dollar Pair Craters

"By Sam Mattera Benzinga Guest Writer On Thursday, the EUR/USD traded sharply lower, at one point dropping below the $1.28 mark?a level that had not been seen since September of 2010. This move comes a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 23:56
Taggar: dollar, point

Euro Falls to 16-Month Low

"Renewed concern for the European banking system has pushed the euro to a 16-month low against the dollar. At 9:21 am in New York, the Euro had fallen to $1.2805. The move was triggered by an increase..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 16:25
Taggar: bank, dollar

Relentless Concern about Europe

"Risk aversion is persisting. It can be seen in an 0.8% overnight drop of the euro against the dollar. The euro traded below its 2011 low. The dollar also gained 0.8% against the Swis..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 14:48
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie

FX requires EUR Fixed Income to trade?

"Fundamentals could not get the ball rolling, that was left to rumors of a ?larger? German bank requiring capital. Dollars and Yen continue to grind stronger allowing the EUR to print a 15-month low on..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 13:20
Taggar: bank, dollar, financial

Private Sector Job Growth Takes Hold in the US

"Dollar higher, though, as focus remains on the eurozoneThe US dollar is higher today, in spite of positive jobs data. Private payrolls indicate that hiring is on the rise in America, but disappointing..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 10:08
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, point, trading

Fresh Risk Aversion

"The German Dax and Paris Cac have declined so far by 0.8% and 0.9%. After dropping Tuesday, the dollar recovered today by 0.7% against the Swiss franc, 0.5% versus the euro and Australian dollar..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-04 14:45
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie

Dollar Down on PMI & FOMC Minutes

"EUR/USD jumped today as China’s and US Purchasing Managers’ Index rose, while global stocks rallied, reducing demand for the dollar as a safe currency. The..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-03 21:43
Taggar: currency, dollar

Euro Back Above $1.3000

"The dollar is softer across the board amid cautiously better risk appetite. Of particular note, the euro firmed another 0.9% overnight, hitting a high of $1.3058 versus last Thursday’s 201..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-03 14:13
Taggar: dollar, loonie

Happy New Year

"New Year’s Day is the most widely shared holiday. Typically, markets are quite on this second day of January with many centers closed to observe the holiday. However, many manufactur..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-02 16:12
Taggar: dollar, market, share

December, 4Q11, and 2011 in Figures

"In the final month of 2011, long-term interest rates fell sharply, the dollar mostly rose, and share prices were mostly mixed. Gold prices dived 10.3%, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil pric..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-31 17:59
Taggar: dollar, gold, oil, point, rate, share

Curtain Rising on 2012

"Currency movements in the opening weeks of the year tend to be volatile and favor the dollar. During the 26 Januarys from 1976 through 1998, the dollar advanced against the mark eighteen times b..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 19:08
Taggar: currency, dollar

The US Dollar Tries to Find Some Hope

"Last Friday, the Dollar Index cut its smallest daily range in almost four months as traders that stuck around for much of the week for the slight chance of a market collapse unwound into the extended..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 16:12
Taggar: dollar, market

Slightly Softer Dollar on Final Trading Day of 2011

"The dollar depreciated overnight by 0.3% against the yen and both Aussie and New Zealand dollars. It also eased 0.1% against the Swiss franc and was fixed in China at CNY 6.3009, its softest fix..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 14:08
Taggar: aussie, dollar

US Growth May Improve in 2012 -- Even as Eurozone Growth Decreases

"US dollar forex trading forecastThe US economy has been showing signs of growth recently, with declining jobs claims, increased holiday sales, better housing data (thanks to pending home sales) and im..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 12:20
Taggar: consumer sentiment, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, home sales, trading

Greenback Drops Against Commodity Currencies

"US dollar in forex tradingGreenback is lower against commodity currencies today as oil prices pare losses, and as gold prices surge higher. While gold prices still remain below $1,600 an ounce, they a..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 12:08
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, loonie, oil, profit, take profit, trading

Dollar Strengthening on Penultimate Day of 2011

"The dollar advanced 0.6% against the yen, 0.4% versus the euro and sterling, 0.3% relative to the Swissie and Australian dollar, 0.2% against the kiwi, and 0.1% versus the loonie. The yuan is 0..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-29 14:21
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, share

Japanese Yen Gains Against Majors in Currency Trading

"Yen in forex tradingThe Japanese yen is gaining against other majors in currency trading on the FX market today. Concerns about what's next for the eurozone has the currency market acting a little dif..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-29 13:10
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, pound, trading

Pending Home Sales Rise in November

"US dollar regains upper hand in forex tradingPending home sales are rising, with November showing a significant improvement. There are hopes that this data, when combined with jobs data and consumer s..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-29 12:49
Taggar: consumer sentiment, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, home sales, trading

US Jobless Claims News Best in Three Years

"US dollar inches lower against euro on the newsUS jobless claims numbers are improving now, with the four-week average now at the best it's been in three years. The news is providing life to the equit..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-29 12:29
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, home sales, market, trading

Weaker Share Prices, Firmer Dollar amid Thin Trading

"The dollar again has a 1.29 handle against the euro, rising 0.6% against the common currency. The greenback gained 1.0% versus sterling and 0.3% against the Australian dollar but is unchanged ag..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-28 18:03
Taggar: currency, dollar, loonie, share

Gold Prices Continue Sliding on Dollar Strength

"Forex trading and commoditiesGold prices continue to slide in commodities trading as the US dollar gains strength. Gold prices have dropped below $1,575 today, heading lower for yet another day. As th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-28 11:13
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading

Will the US Dollar Remain Strong in Forex Trading?

"US dollar forex trading forecastThe US dollar has had a pretty good bull run in 2011. The dollar has strengthened as worries in the eurozone and concerns about the global economy have prompted an inte..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-28 11:00
Taggar: bull, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, finance, forex, forex trade, forex trading, trading

After the Christmas Break

"A few markets remain shut for Boxing Day (Britain, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand), but most reopened. In thin volume, price movements have been limited. The dollar is down 0.3% against st..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-27 17:46
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market

Home Prices Continue to Fall in the US

"US dollar mostly weaker todayHome prices continue to fall in the US, according to the Case Shiller Index. The news is putting a damper on some of the gains seen earlier today by stocks. The release of..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-27 11:00
Taggar: consumer confidence, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Continuing Concerns over Europe at the Christmas Break

"A narrowly mixed dollar has risen 0.3% against the Swiss franc, 0.2% versus sterling and 0.1% against the euro but fallen 0.2% against the Australia dollar and 0.1% relative to the loonie. The k..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-23 18:09
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, market

Euro Mostly Flat Against Majors Today

"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is mostly flat against other majors today, with forex traders in holiday mode. Euro is very slightly down against the US dollar, and is very slightly up against the UK po..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-23 10:43
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, pound, trading

EUR/USD Drops on Positive Developments in USA

"EUR/USD spiked upwardly today, but retreated as the positive fundamental reports from the United States increased attractiveness of the dollar. The decreasing unemploymen..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-22 17:27
Taggar: consumer sentiment, dollar, economy, employment, indicators, rate, report

Trading Winding Down as Blood is Spilt in Iraq

"The dollar is narrowly mixed, showing rises of 0.4% against the Swiss franc, 0.2% versus the yen and euro, and 0.1% against the loonie and sterling. The dollar has lost 0.3% against the kiwi aft..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-22 17:11
Taggar: aussie, dollar, kiwi, loonie, report

What's Next for the US Economy?

"Is the economy finally ready to recover?Today, the US dollar index is lower, and the high beta currencies are gaining. Much of this has to do with optimism regarding what could be next for the US econ..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-22 11:16
Taggar: consumer sentiment, currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading

Eurozone Crisis Continues to Widen in the Global Market

"US dollar gains on uncertaintyThe eurozone debt crisis appears to be spreading to other markets. Indeed, one of the fears was that the crisis would begin impacting wider markets. And, as eurozone lead..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-21 10:43
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, report, spread, trading

LTRO Expectations Weaken Dollar, Send Risk Higher

"By Sam Mattera Benzinga Guest Writer On Tuesday, the US dollar index declined roughly 1% as nearly all risk assets rallied. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 250 points in early trading, wh..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 21:22
Taggar: bank, dollar, gold, oil, point, trading

For a Change Some Good News to Lift Risk Appetite

"The dollar lost 1.0% against the Australian dollar, 0.9% versus the kiwi and sterling, 0.6% relative to the loonie, euro and Swissie, and 0.1% against the yen. The yuan is steady. Pre-Chri..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 14:49
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, market, trading

US Dollar Drops in Currency Trading

"Optimism leads to softer dollar in forex tradingGeneral optimism about Europe and the United States is leading to a lower dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, the US dollar is..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-20 10:09
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Markets Focus on Kim Jong Il and Europe

"Euro slips in forex tradingForex traders are focusing on Europe, and on the passing of Kim Jong Il today. There is some uncertainty, and a propensity for defense today in the Forex market. Forex trade..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-19 09:25
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Risk Appetite Keeps Dollar Lower in Currency Trading

"Greenback lower in forex tradingRisk appetite is keeping the US dollar lower in currency trading today. Even though there has been some lackluster data, and even though there are still fundamental iss..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 10:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading

Eurozone Wage Growth Slows, But Doesn't Stop Euro in Forex Trading

"Euro edges higher on FX marketEurozone wage growth may have slowed in Quarter 3, but the news hasn't harmed the euro much today in forex trading. Indeed, the euro is edging higher as many forex trader..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 10:11
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

Yearend Seasonality of the Dollar

"This note updates a posting I screened on these pages one year ago, which documented a tendency for the dollar to ease between mid-December and yearend against the major currency of Europe. A si..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-15 23:58
Taggar: currency, dollar

How the U.S. Current Account Was Funded in the Third Quarter

"The U.S. balance of payments strengthened in 3Q. This improvement was not associated with a stronger average dollar than in 2Q, but it foreshadowed the appreciating trend being seen lately. ..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-15 18:34
Taggar: dollar

Considerable Quantity of New Data to Absorb

"At the quarterly monetary policy review, the Swiss National Bank did not adopt a weaker franc/euro ceiling rate but instead retained the 1.2000 level, which has been policy since September 6. Th..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-15 15:05
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, rate

US Dollar Drops as Jobless Data Improves

"Greenback in currency tradingThe US dollar is dropping today in currency trading on the FX market as traders find some optimism. Indeed, many traders are becoming more optimistic as jobless claims fal..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-15 11:31
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, rate, trading

European Equities Absorb New Hit

"Share prices are so far down another 1.5% in France and 0.9% in Great Britain and Germany. Earlier, stocks fell 1.0% in China, 0.8% in India, 0.7% in Thailand and Sri Lanka, 0.5% in Hong Kong an..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-14 14:39
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie, share

Euro Drops Below 1.30 in Forex Trading

"Sentiment weighs on 17-nation currencyEuro has fallen below the 1.30 level against the US dollar today. Borrowing costs in Italy have reached record highs, and Spain continues to borrow from the ECB..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-14 11:33
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, trading

Sentiment Takes a Hit, Helping the Dollar in Forex Trading

"Greenback gains as safe haven demand risesSafe haven demand is high amongst forex traders today as market sentiment takes a serious hit. Negativity pervades the markets today. Indeed, much has happene..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-14 11:09
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, trading

CAD and AUD at the mercy of Euro Rhetoric

"Given the markets lack of focus on fundamentals lately, the loonie by all accounts, for a growth sensitive currency is holding its own outright, but for how long? Both the crosses and oil patch names..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 20:02
Taggar: currency, dollar, loonie, market, oil, trading

Merk Elevates Singapore Dollar to Hard Currency

"Checkout this interesting press release. Hard currency level? Yep, you read that right. Swiss Franc eat your heart out! Press release follows below: PALO ALTO, CA. December 7, 2011 ? Merk Investmen..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 17:47
Taggar: currency, dollar, investment

What Will the Fed Decide?

"Could the Fed raise rates before the middle of 2013?Recently, Fed chair Ben Bernanke has said that rates are likely to remain at the current level until the second half of 2013. However, this may no l..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 09:07
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, rate, trading

US Dollar Lower Against Euro

"Greenback in forex tradingEuro is gaining ground as the latest information on German confidence provides some support for the 17-nation currency. Euro has been embattled lately, falling as concerns ab..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-13 08:44
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, finance, forex, forex trade, forex trading, trading

ECB Not Printing Could Be Best Option for Eurozone

"By Paul Quintaro Benzinga Staff Writer US equity markets traded lower on Monday morning, as the US dollar index rallied roughly 1%. Commodities across the board showed weakness?gold dropped below $167..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-12 21:08
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, gold, market

Misgivings Surface about EU Summit

"In an inactive day from a data release standpoint, Commodity prices, European stocks and major European currencies have weakened. The pattern is all too familiar. The immediate immediate m..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-12 14:01
Taggar: currencies, dollar, market, point

US Dollar Looks for Gains in Currency Trading

"Greenback higher on safe haven demandForex traders are looking for a safe haven currency trading, thanks to concerns about what could be next for the eurozone. With worries about solutions to short-te..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-12 09:03
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, pound, trading

What's Next for Britain and the European Union?

"UK pound mixed in forex tradingThe big news today is that Britain has rejected the latest EU fiscal rules -- and the fact that the Union would be able to tinker with budgets not up to scratch. This ru..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-09 09:26
Taggar: aussie, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, pound, trading

Initial Jobless Claims Drop Dramatically in the US

"US dollar higher in forex tradingInitial jobless claims have dropped dramatically to 381,000 for last week. The news, though, has been largely overlooked due to the drama that is, once again, playing..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-08 09:49
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

BOE Keeps Interest Rates Steady

"Pound slips on risk aversionThe Bank of England is keeping interest rates steady. It made its announcement as the European Central Bank announced that it cut rates to 1%. Earlier, the pound retained t..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-08 09:37
Taggar: announcement, bank, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, rate, trading

Europe Holds Key to Rest of December

"Investors are marking time with guarded optimism that the ECB will cut rates tomorrow and that the EU summit will produce substantive policy changes. The Greek parliament approved an austerity b..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-07 14:36
Taggar: currency, dollar, kiwi, loonie, rate

But Bank of Canada Target Interest Rate Left Unchanged

"Canada shares some similarities with Australia. Both are commodity-intensive advanced economies. The Canadian and Australian dollars are each historically high, points made in today’..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 17:28
Taggar: bank, dollar, inflation, point, share, shares

CFTC to introduce a rule on investment of customer funds following MF Global?s fiasco

"So it only takes half a billion dollars in customer funds to disappear before CFTC takes an action aimed at large FCMs. In the wake of MF Global's fiasco CFTC has finally decided..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 12:23
Taggar: dollar, investment

Canadian Dollar Gains in Forex Trading

"Loonie surges as Bank of Canada leaves ratesThe Bank of Canada has announced that it is leaving its interest rate unchanged. The news is giving a boost to the loonie in currency trading, especially ag..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 10:44
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trade, loonie, market, oil, rate, trading

Sterling Liquidity Facility Announced in Britain

"UK pound lower in forex tradingThe sovereign debt crisis in Europe continues to color almost everything going on with financial markets around the world. As a result, it isn't very surprising that Bri..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 10:20
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Euro Crisis Destabilizing the Dollar

"In response to pressure from Wall Street, the White House and central banks in Europe, the Federal Reserve last week drastically cut interest rates for currency swaps to benefit troubled European ban..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 08:33
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, market, rate

Gold Prices Ease; Could Gold Deflation Be a Reality in 2012?

"US dollar lower today in forex tradingGold prices are easing a bit this morning on the commodities market. With the situation in Europe looking a little better, there is less need for a safe haven. In..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-05 10:29
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, trading

US Dollar Drops in Forex Trading as Labor Market Improves

"Greenback in currency tradingThe US dollar is dropping in forex trading as the labor market shows improvement. The latest payrolls data for November shows an increase of 120,000 jobs. The news represe..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-02 09:42
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview

"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR French and Spanish bonds extended gains on Thursday’s auction as six central banks cut dollar borrowing costs creating additional funds while China eased its..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 20:32
Taggar: analysis, bank, dollar, dukascopy, fundamental analysis

Second Day of Gains for EUR/USD

"EUR/USD extended its rally after the yesterday’s surge on the announcement of the joint action of the major central banks to make dollars cheaper in ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 19:30
Taggar: announcement, bank, dollar

EUR under pressure despite product out the door

"When one trades close to the ?core? of negativity for such a long period it?s not impossible to be a tad cynical with some of yesterdays moves, being month-end and all. November was the month to own t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 13:57
Taggar: bank, dollar, market

US Unemployment Claims Increase

"Forex traders remain focused on Europe, ChinaUS unemployment claims increased last week, moving up to 402,000. Once again, the inability of the US labor market to retain positive progress is dampening..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-01 09:16
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

EUR/USD Surges on Unexpected Fed Announcement

"EUR/USD surged today after the Federal Reserve and five other banks of developed nations announced their agreement to cut interest rates on dollar liquidity swaps. (Event A..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 19:35
Taggar: announcement, bank, currency, currency pair, dollar, market, rate

World?s Largest Central Banks Joining EUR Debt Fight

"Many of the world’s leading central banks have signed-on to a coordinated effort to help protect the global economy from a worsening European debt crisis. The US Federal Reserve, the European Ce..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 16:38
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, finance, rate

US Dollar Plummets as Central Banks Coordinate Efforts

"Greenback in currency tradingThe US dollar has plummeted in forex trading on the currency market today, following a coordinated effort by some of the world's major central banks to increase liquidity..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 09:25
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

China Cuts Reserve Requirement

"Aussie surges on Chinese decisionWhile the rest of the world was focusing on the major central banks' decision to increase dollar liquidity through swaps, China was quietly cutting its reserve require..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 09:18
Taggar: aussie, bank, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, point, trading

November in Figures

"November had uncanny parallels to October. Most of October had seen a rise in risk appetite and associated weakness in the dollar and strength in equities, and in most of November just the oppos..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-30 00:53
Taggar: dollar

Sanguine Market tone Amid Data Deluge

"Stocks and commodities are mostly higher, and the dollar has given back more ground. Italian sovereign debt auctions fetched much higher yields but were mostly subscribed. EU finance minis..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-29 15:24
Taggar: dollar, finance

Euro Heads above 1.34 before Falling Back in Forex Trading

"Euro lower against the US dollarEuro broke through the 1.3400 level earlier in the session, gaining against the US dollar. The boost came after the Italian bond auction was considered a success, and o..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-29 09:09
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Aussie Makes Strides in Forex Trading

"Australian dollar breaks above parity in currency tradingAussie is heading higher in forex trading today, following yesterday's gains by high beta currencies. The holiday shopping season, and optimism..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-29 09:01
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, trading

Softer Dollar

"The dollar gave back ground today, falling 2.3% against the Aussie dollar, 2.1% relative to the kiwi, 1.4% against the loonie, 1.0% each versus the euro and Swissie, and 0.8% against sterling. T..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-28 14:44
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, loonie

Dollar Drops in Currency Trading as Risk Appetite Improves

"Greenback lower in forex tradingThe dollar is down in currency trading on the FX market as risk appetite improves today. Even though the OECD believes that the eurozone is in a mild recession, the eur..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-28 09:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, trading

OECD Thinks Eurozone is in a Recession

"Euro higher in forex trading anywayAccording to the OECD, the eurozone is already in a recession. The news comes as concerns about the state of sovereign debt in the eurozone presents a matter of conc..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-28 09:20
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, trading

Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview

"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR The euro fell by 0.4% against US dollar to $1.3267, hitting seven-week low. Investors lose confidence in euro and euro-based assets after no certain solutions to th..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 23:30
Taggar: analysis, dollar, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, pound, spread

Canadian Dollar Struggles in Currency Trading

"Loonie forex trading forecastCanadian dollar is lower in currency trading today, ending the week down against the US dollar as concerns in Europe send forex traders to the relatively safety of the US..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 17:14
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading

Euro Sinks in Forex Trading

"Eurozone closer to the brinkEuro is moving much lower in forex trading on the currency market, heading down as concerns about what's next for the eurozone worries investors and forex traders around th..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 16:46
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Vietnam Central Bank fines FX & Gold Trading Companies

"Vietnam?s central bank has imposed stiff penalties on two companies and a university in Hanoi for violating regulations on U.S. dollar trading and illegally listing prices in the..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-24 19:47
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, dollar trading, foreign currency, trading

Could the Great Britain Pound be the Next European Safe Haven?

"Sterling showing strength in forex tradingHappy Thanksgiving! Even though the stock market is closed here in the US, the forex market remains open. As a result, there is still plenty going on right no..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-24 10:27
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, market, pound, trading

EUR/USD Jumps Up & Down on Mixed Fundamentals

"EUR/USD was volatile today as the impact of concerns about Europe and the resulting demand for the dollar as a safe haven was negated by worries about..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 23:30
Taggar: dollar

China Pushes for ?Unbalanced? Recovery

"By guest columnist Paul Quintaro On Monday, The Economic Times reported that Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Qishan stated that China would prefer to see an “unbalanced recovery” as opposed to a..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 18:10
Taggar: dollar, rate, report

Fragile yet Better Tone in Market

"Stocks in Europe have firmed 0.8% in Germany, 0.6% in France, and 0.4% in Great Britain. The dollar, which does best under conditions of high risk aversion, settled back 0.5% against the Swiss franc..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 14:08
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, dollar, kiwi, loonie

What is the EUR?s next price?

"Worrying about a European recovery has very much come to a standstill, with trading ranges nothing to write home about. The Euro has extended it?s European morning rally, moving the price above it?s 1..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 13:20
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

US Third-Quarter Growth Cut to 2%

"US dollar begins gaining strength in forex tradingUS third-quarter growth was cut from 2.5% to 2.0% earlier today. The news offered a view that was more negative than expected. However, the general tr..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 09:50
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Early Gains for the Euro Fading in Forex Trading

"US dollar looking for the upper hand in currency tradingEuro is still retaining some of its earlier gains in forex trading, but many of them have faded. Euro is barely remaining ahead of the US dollar..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-22 09:43
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, trading

Crude and Gold sideswiped by Rabid Dollar

"Crude oil took it on the chin from a couple of variables so far today. Prices have fallen on concerns about economic growth and demand for the commodity being curbed by debt problems in Europe and the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 22:15
Taggar: dollar, oil

CAD falls, now playing catch-up

"Despite the Loonie out performing its peers of late, the currency outright, has managed to print a fresh six-week low on the back of its neighbor?s ?super committee? political impasse and Europe?s sov..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 19:35
Taggar: currency, dollar, loonie

Canada?s Wholesale Trade weaker than expected

"Canadian Wholesale sales increased for a fifth consecutive month in September, rising 0.3% to $48.7 billion. In volume terms, wholesale sales fell 0.5% in September. The difference between the growth..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 16:33
Taggar: dollar, rate

Wen Jiabao Promises to Allow More Yuan Flexibility

"Yuan could become a free floating currencyChinese Premier Wen Jiabao has promised US President Barack Obama that the yuan will soon have more flexibility on the currency market. Over the weekend, Chin..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 09:47
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, report, trading

Euro Plunges in Forex Trading

"French bond warning, other troubles, weigh on euroEuro is plunging in forex trading on the currency market, heading lower as risk aversion reigns. The latest French bond warning from Moody's isn't hel..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-21 09:41
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

Week in FX: Europe Nov. 13-18

"It was a week of spreads. The failure of the ECB to wholly stabilize Italian, Spanish and French yields, despite political developments in Italy, had the market applying risk aversion trading strategi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 21:57
Taggar: currency, dollar, market, rate, spread, trading

Aussie dollar on one knee with Yen in demand

"The market, by all accounts, seems to have turned more outright bearish on the EUR. It has returned to being bullish on the JPY after BoJ intervention reduced interests in the last few weeks. The yen..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 21:49
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, bear, bull, currency, dollar, market

Europe Burning? and Draghi No Help

"Although the dollar has given back some gains, stock markets in Asia and Europe tell the story of a euro debt crisis that’s still raging and threatening to drag the rest of the world down with i..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 14:18
Taggar: dollar, market

Should the Eurozone Declare Bankruptcy?

"What's next for the euro in forex tradingThe euro is higher against the US dollar today, but that situation is likely to be temporary, considering that the eurozone still hasn't managed to find l..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 09:23
Taggar: bank, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

US Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading

"Could US drop in currency trading be temporary?Today, the US dollar is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market. Greenback is down as a measure of optimism returns to the financial market..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-18 09:15
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, market, trading

European Debt Crisis Threatens the Dollar

"The global economic situation is becoming more dire every day. Approximately half of all US banks have significant exposure to the debt crisis in Europe. Much more dangerous for the US taxpayer i..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-17 16:34
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar

UK Pound Gains Ground in Forex Trading

"Sterling forex trading forecastFor now, the UK pound is gaining ground in forex trading. A little help from US economic data, including improved jobless claims, is providing some support for high beta..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-17 10:30
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, market, pound, trading

A Foul Mood to Start the Final Eighth of 2011

"Investors continue to view European prospects very dimly and to opt for low-risk assets. This helped the dollar, yen and Japanese bonds but hurt stocks and commodities. The ECB via the SMP..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 14:16
Taggar: dollar, report

Canadian Dollar Lower in Forex Trading

"Currency trading with the loonieThe Canadian dollar has moved lower in forex trading on the currency market today, falling for another day, and reaching a low not seen for five weeks against the U.S..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 09:55
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading

Euro Falls Again on Concerns about Sovereign Debt

"Euro lower in forex tradingOnce again, the euro is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market. Not only are forex traders looking forward to what they expect to be two consecutive ECB rate c..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 09:48
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, point, rate, trading

Investors Fed Up with the Toxic Rhetoric of European Officials

"Risk aversion has spiked. The German Dax, Paris Cac and British Ftse have so far dropped today by 2.4%, 2.1%, and 1.4%. Ten-year Italian bond yields of are again more than 700 basis points..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-15 14:41
Taggar: dollar, point

European Worries Return

"Risk aversion picked up anew. The dollar is 0.2% softer against the yen but has advanced 0.6% against the euro, 0.8% versus sterling, 0.7% relative to the loonie, 0.4% against the Australian dol..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 14:12
Taggar: dollar, kiwi, loonie

Euro Weakens in Forex Trading

"Bond yields rise and eurozone stability faltersThe euro is weaker in forex trading today as, once again, the stability of the eurozone is called into question. An Italian bond auction resulted in high..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 09:27
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

CAD and AUD are in the same Boat

"The CAD dollar is now trading on the back foot for the first time in three days. The reasons are multiple, justifiable and easily identifiable. Europe, commodities and risk adjustment. The political r..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-14 00:12
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

Americas Dollars took the back seat

"The North ?Americas? had little data to feed off this week. It is a shortened trading week with most of the FX action occurring in the ?other? trading time-zones. The majority of the ?major? dollar ac..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 21:29
Taggar: dollar, market, trading

Currencies Dancing to the Beat of News Headlines

"Intra-day volatility continues to dwarf any sense of purposeful direction in the arena of foreign exchange. News headlines related to the euro debt crisis are producing wild swings in equities a..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-11 20:28
Taggar: dollar, foreign exchange

BOE Decides to Keep QE Levels Steady

"Sterling gains against U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe Bank of England has decided that current quantitative easing levels are adequate, and decided to continue holding the current ceiling. There are..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 08:57
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

U.S. Dollar Pulls Back against Canadian Dollar in Forex Trading

"USD/CAD pares earlier gainsIt's been a bit of a choppy ride for USD/CAD in currency trading. And that choppiness is likely to continue for some time. For now, though, the Canadian dollar is making up..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 08:48
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading

Market still wants Oil and Gold

"Oil prices ($96.86) have pared some of their losses after weekly EIA data reported an unexpected -1.37m barrel decline in inventory. Crude prices have been under pressure throughout European and North..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 20:16
Taggar: dollar, market, oil, report, spread

EUR/USD Sinks on Political Turmoil in Greece & Italy

"EUR/USD slumped today as Greece struggles to form a new (temporary) government for the third day, while Italy will likely also lose leadership and nobody can guarantee th..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 18:01
Taggar: currency, currency pair, dollar, report

Aussie Drops in Forex Trading on Risk Aversion

"Eurozone worries send high beta currencies lowerThe Aussie forex trading forecast for the long term is a little uncertain, but for the short term, it looks as though weakness is likely to be the trend..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 08:37
Taggar: aussie, currencies, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, trading

Italy Brings Out the Risk Aversion in Currency Trading

"Euro much lower in forex tradingEuro is much lower in forex trading, heading down as the news out of Italy worsens. Even though Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has agreed to resign, investors are not rea..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-09 08:27
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Suspense in Greek and Italian Politics

"The dollar is unchanged overnight against the yen and euro but otherwise mixed. The U.S. currency slid by 0.5% against the Swiss franc and 0.1% versus the yuan and sterling but has risen against..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-08 14:26
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, currencies, currency, dollar, kiwi, loonie

U.S. Dollar Rangebound in Forex Trading

"Currency market awaits Italy voteMany currencies are rangebound this morning, waiting for what comes of the Italy vote scheduled for later this afternoon, Rome time. While the U.S. dollar is mostly lo..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-08 09:18
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, market, trading

Currency Markets on a Knife Edge

"The dollar and other key currency pairs face substantial two-sided risk as the moment of reckoning nears on a number of critical matters involving the euro debt crisis, the U.S. business cycle, and G2..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 20:33
Taggar: currency, currency pair, dollar, foreign exchange

Canadian Dollar Falls on Job Losses

"A loss of 54,000 jobs in October drove the Canadian unemployment rate to 7.3 percent and has resulted in a loss of more than a cent to the U.S. dollar on early morning trading in Toronto. The loonie t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 15:07
Taggar: dollar, employment, financial, loonie, market, rate, trading

Watching Cannes Summit and Data Releases

"Market attention today will be split between several key data releases and the G20 scramble to stop the Greek debt bomb. Investors also continue to react to yesterday’s rate cut by the ECB..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 13:46
Taggar: dollar, loonie, market, rate

Swissquote publishes strong results for first 9 months of 2011 ? Forex volume up

"In line with its semi-annual report Swissquote continues to see healthy growth in its results. Swissquote fulled merged ACM operationally and into its books and as expected it fue..."

Blog: Forex Magnates
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-04 11:35
Taggar: dollar, forex, rate, report