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"If you chart the course of the Australian Dollar over the last twelve months alongside the S&P 500, the overlap is jarring. You can see from the chart below that the two lines zig and zag in almos..."
"While I was a graduate student in economics specializing in international trade and finance, a hot debate at the cusp between the 1960s and 1970s was whether the world and U.S. economies would be bett..."
"I published this report on FX360.com this morning (if you haven’t read it already)
The U.S. dollar skyrocketed after the stronger than expected non-farm payrolls report. Not only did the headl..."
"The dollar edged up 0.2% against the yen and the Swiss franc and by 0.1% versus the Australian and Canadian dollars. The dollar fell 0.3% against the kiwi and by 0.1% against the euro. The..."
"The euro was declining at this Forex session against the dollar, than surged and now falling again. Values of jobless claims and nonfarm productivity in the US..."
"Sterling fell 0.4% against the dollar, which otherwise is down 0.4% against the kiwi, 0.3% versus the yen and Swissy, and 0.1% against the euro. The dollar edged 0.1% higher against the Aussie d..."
"Dollar weakness on the currency marketThe euro is maintaining its gains in forex trading on the currency market today. The ECB announced that it is keeping interest rates steady for now, and forex tra..."
"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar continues to soften in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, the U.S. dollar is mostly lower, dropping against the euro, yen and Aussie. Agai..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-09-02 08:33
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"The dollar declined versus the euro today after ADP unemployment rate and total construction spending posted readings that were noticeably worse than expected. Manufacturing also showed..."
"The dollar lost 1.5% against the Australian dollar, 0.9% versus the euro and kiwi, 0.6% relative to the Canadian dollar, 0.3% against sterling, 0.2% against the yen and 0.1% versus the Swiss franc...."
"U.S. dollar down against sterling and euroThe U.S. dollar is down against the sterling and the euro in forex trading today. High beta currencies are moving higher as the global economic outlook gets a..."
"Yen strengthens against the U.S. dollarU.S. dollar weakness has become more pronounced recently, and that is leading to yen strength in currency trading. Indeed, the Japanese yen is attracting new inv..."
"I was on Fox Business earlier today talking about my outlook for the US Dollar:
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com
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"EUR/USD currency pair was rising this trading session but began to decline after reports showed that home prices and consumer confidence increased more than expected. The dollar weakene..."
"16-nation currency on the FX marketThe euro is getting a little help today in forex trading on the currency market as a relief rally is under way. Even though overall euro zone unemployment remains ra..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-31 09:30
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"Greenback in forex tradingIt appears that slowing economic growth is likely to undermine the U.S. dollar going forward. Even though the greenback has been a safe haven currency in forex trading, it ne..."
"The frequency of my reports on the Chinese Yuan is admittedly much higher than it used to be. Why? Call it disbelief. More than two months have passed since China revalued its currency, and after a ra..."
"August had a different mood from July. Long-term interest rates tumbled, and the dollar rose except against traditional carry trade funding currencies like the Japanese yen and Swiss franc. ..."
"The dollar fell overnight by 0.9% against the Canadian dollar, 0.6% versus sterling, 0.4% against the yen, and 0.1% relative to the Swiss franc. The dollar firmed 0.4% against the kiwi, 0.2% aga..."
"He made a BILLION DOLLARS trading in one year.
Hedge fund trader George Soros made $1 billion dollars in the British Pound shortly after my book on foreign exchange was published.
Co..."
"Sterling gains in forex tradingSterling is making solid gains today in currency trading on the FX market. The U.K. pound is strengthening on improved economic news, and the fact that Britain's economi..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-30 09:06
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"Currency trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is mixed in forex trading on the currency market today. The U.K. pound is moving higher against the U.S. dollar right now, as is the Japanese yen..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-30 08:58
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"The last week of the summer currency market season begins with a British bank holiday on Monday and ends Friday with an early closure of the U.S. Treasury market for the Labor Day holiday. Since..."
"Currency markets have mostly been marking time in late August. Since my previous Insights essay written two weeks ago, the U.S. currency experienced scant net changes of +0.7% and +0.4% against..."
"EUR/USD declined after trading more-or-less inside some tight range today as the US GDP numbers improved appeal for the US dollar slightly. The drop also fits into the en..."
"For the 17th month in a row, Japan’s core consumer price index fell in July, contracting 1.1 percent from the same time one year ago. Compounding Japan’s problems is the fact that the yen..."
"Currencies are marking time ahead of Fed Chairman’s 10:00 EDT address at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The dollar is unchanged against the euro and up 0.1% relative to sterling, the Canadian..."
"Forex trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is mixed in currency trading today, thanks to a bit of uncertainty and rangebound trading. Earlier, the U.S. dollar did move a little bit higher against..."
"Official concern about yen strength is palpable and mounting by the day. Not since the last intervention in March 2004 has the possibility of government sales of yen been considered so carefully..."
"The Japanese yen and Swiss franc continue to lead the way as the preferred choice of funding currency when employing a carry trade strategy, but an increasing number of investors are now shorting the..."
"Stocks in the Pacific Rim advanced by 0.8% in Australia and Malaysia, 0.7% in Japan, and 0.3% in China and India. In Europe, the Paris Cac and British Ftse are 0.7% stronger, and the German Dax..."
"Forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollarToday, there has been some focus on the euro zone as German consumer confidence has provided a boost for the euro in forex trading. However, that focus is abo..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-26 09:25
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"Currency trading with USD/CADThe U.S. dollar is moving lower against the Canadian dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, the U.S. dollar's recent rally attempt has been cut off..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-26 09:18
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"The euro rose against the US dollar slightly today as the market participants reacted to the pessimistic macroeconomic reports. The currency pair was going up rather..."
"An increase in the Ifo Business Climate Index which measures the confidence level of German businesses, caught market watchers by surprise, rising to 106.9, up from 106.2 in July. Most analysts predic..."
"The yen is 0.5% lower after Finance Minister Noda warned of “appropriate action” against strengthening yen. Overnight yen highs were at 83.88 per dollar and 105.86 per euro prior to..."
"Euro in currency tradingAfter seeing a bit of a pullback on S&P's downgrading of Ireland's sovereign debt, the euro is seeing some gains in forex trading. The euro is up against the U.S. dollar in..."
"Could yuan be the next world currency?China certainly appears to be on its way to building the next de facto world currency. In spite of some relatively recent calls for a new global reserve currency..."
"The rally in the Pound, which lifted it 10% from trough to peak, appears to be fizzling. The Pound is already down 3% in the last two weeks, and is trending downward. It now stands at a four-week low..."
"Canadian retail sales rose to $35.9 billion in June – a 0.1 percent increase in May’s number. In terms of retail sales volume however, the gain was 0.9 percent. Overall, retail sales rose..."
"Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda commented on the yen reaching a 15-year high against the dollar saying that the government was watching the situation “extremely closely, with grave concer..."
"The Nikkei-225 closed at 8,995, the first sub-9000 closing since May 6, 2009. The daily drop of 1.3% brought the cumulative decline since April 5, 2010 to 20.7%, thus qualifying as an official b..."
"Currency trading with the Australian dollarCurrency trading with the Australian dollar should consider that it is one of the few currencies lower as compared to the U.S. dollar today. With risk aversi..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-24 12:56
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"Greenback affected by worries about a double dip recessionEconomic concerns have sent the U.S. dollar lower in forex trading on the currency market. Existing home sales data for July showed the bigges..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-24 12:46
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"The Canadian dollar started the week on a positive note as a jump in equities and strengthening oil prices helped boost the loonie. Growing interest in a take-over of Canadian giant Potash Corp also w..."
"If you’ve read the first article in this series, you’re probably wondering what is with people named “Russell” and Forex scams? How does a former football s..."
"Currency trading on the FX marketThe U.S. dollar is mostly higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk aversion makes a small appearance. The greenback is making a good appearance as..."
"Aussie not really affected in currency tradingThere is some concern that the Australian dollar may be affected in forex trading by the expectation of a hung parliament. A clear majority does not appea..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-23 12:46
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"Global uncertainty continues to dominate this lackluster forex market this morning. At least the soap operas in the Asian-Pacific region have been keeping us awake. Gillard and Abbot have been scrambl..."
"Over the final three days of last week, the dollar rose by 1.4% against the Australian dollar, 1.3% relative to the euro,l and 0.8% versus the Canadian and New Zealand dollars. 0.8% The greenback fel..."
"The Canadian Dollar was supposed to be one of the “hot” currencies of 2010. Given that it’s now exactly where it started the year, I think it’s safe to say that this isn’..."
"People are still inclined to shun riskier assets as the faithful dollar rules the roost this morning. Speculation that next week?s data will add to the evidence that the world?s economic recovery is l..."
"Greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is strengthening in currency trading on the FX market, thanks to risk aversion related to the financial markets. The greenback is heading higher in forex trad..."
"16-nation currency struggles on FX marketThe euro is dropping in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to concerns about global economic recovery. Even the recent good news out of Germany can't..."
"Federal Court Freezes Assets of Oklahoma Man Jeremiah C. Yancy and His Company, Longbranch Group International LLC Yancy and Longbranch charged with operating a million dollar forex Ponzi scheme and m..."
"Pessimists love to point to the surging US National Debt as an indication that the Dollar will one day collapse. And yet, not only has the US Dollar avoided collapse , but is actually holding steady i..."
"Sterling rallies in currency trading on BOE minutesMinutes released regarding the most recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting at the Bank of England have given the U.K. pound something to cheer abou..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-18 09:20
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"Loonie in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is finding its footing in currency trading on the FX market, moving higher today as BHP Billiton makes a hostile bid for Potash Corp. The loonie is a commodi..."
"The euro rallied against the dollar today for a second day as stock markets stabilized, easing tension caused by the state of the global economy. The ..."
"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastThe U.S. dollar is showing weakness today in currency trading on the FX market as risk currencies like the Australian dollar head higher. There is a degree of risk ap..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-17 14:14
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"Commodity currencies get boost in forex tradingThe Australian dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today as risk appetite makes an appearance. Commodity currencies are higher..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-17 14:08
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"Currencies that benefit from greater risk aversion have eased. The Swiss franc and yen lost 0.4% and 0.2% against the dollar, which otherwise fell by 0.6% against the Canadian and Australian cur..."
"The dollar has been getting it from all angles this morning. If it?s not Japan, it is China, and if it?s not them its Europe. One minute the planet is buying dollars for surety purposes because of our..."
"The yuan dropped at the fastest pace in almost two years last week and is now 1.8pc lower against a basket of currencies than in June, when Beijing announced the end to its fixed peg against the dolla..."
"The dollar lost 1.3% against the Swissy, 0.7% relative to the yen and 0.5% versus the euro. The greenback is steady against the Canadian dollar and sterling but up by 0.5% against the kiwi, 0.2%..."
"Currency trading on the FX marketThe euro was showing some signs of life earlier today, but things have changed a bit. Indeed, the latest news about the economy has slowed down the euro in forex tradi..."
"Forex trading with world currenciesRisk aversion is on the rise in currency trading on the FX market today. The latest news out of Japan is causing more apprehension about the global economic recovery..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-16 08:00
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"The dollar shows marginal overnight losses of 0.2% against the yen and 0.1% relative to the Aussie and New Zealand dollars as well as sterling. The greenback has risen 0.3% against the Swiss fra..."
"It seems that s investors have adopted positions against the EUR not out of conviction about Europe’s economics but instead as a way to hedge bullish stock and other positions. Technically, the..."
"Greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is mixed today in currency trading on the FX market. The greenback is down in forex trading against the pound, Aussie and yen, but higher against the euro. In..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-13 09:16
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"EUR/USD currency pair was rising at the start of today’s trading session, but for the most part of a day it experienced steady decline. Today’s poor repo..."
"Australia’s unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 5.3 per cent in July as more people sought work.
Investors initially sold off the dollar as the surprise weakness all but ruled out another ris..."
"Verbal threats are never idle and we are hearing more and more of them from various interested parties. JPY at fifteen year highs vs. the dollar brings back memories. The world was so different then..."
"Australian dollar forex trading forecastThe Aussie is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks in part to a knee jerk reaction to mixed labor market data from Down Under. However, ther..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 09:25
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"Since the beginning of this week, the Euro has retreated 3% against the US Dollar, including a 2% dip in Wednesday’s trading session, alone. Is it possible that the Euro rally was too good to be..."
"Sovereign debt worries return to the euro zoneYesterday, the euro saw a bit of a collapse in forex trading on the currency market as it plummeted below the 1.30 level against the U.S. dollar. Today, t..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 09:17
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"In the risk-averse first twenty-four hours after the Federal Open Market Committee statement, The yen and dollar advanced 2.5% and 1.9% against the euro, Ten-year Treasury yields dropped twelve basis..."
"A fresh spike in risk aversion has depressed stocks, oil and sovereign bond yields and sent the dollar and yen higher. Equities plunged 2.7% in Japan, 1.9% in Australia, 1.2% in Singapore, 1.3% in Sou..."
"Currency trading with the euroForex traders began profit taking with the euro in forex trading earlier today as concern about economic growth prompted risk aversion. The euro is heading lower, back to..."
"U.K. pound in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is lower in currency trading on the FX market this morning, thanks to the latest economic news out of Britain. Sterling is down in forex trading as the Ban..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 08:55
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"Since the June FOMC statement was released, the dollar has retreated 6.2% against the euro and 4.5% against the yen. Ten-year Treasury yields have declined another 30 basis points to 92 bps belo..."
"Trading the Fed meeting is always difficult because in addition to a decision on rates, the tone of the FOMC statement also affects how the dollar trades. Rather than immediately jumping into the mar..."
"Forex trading forecst for the sterlingThe U.K. pound has tumbled in currency trading against the U.S. dollar, thanks to the latest retail sales out of Britain. Indeed, the latest news shows that consu..."
"Quantitative easing fears easeWhile there are still concerns about the possibility of quantitative easing, some of those fears have eased -- at least for now. As a result, the U.S. dollar is making so..."
"The U.S. dollar may be rebounding this morning but I think the gains will be short-lived. August is a terrible month for USD/JPY - the currency pair has fallen TEN out of the last TWELVE Augusts. Al..."
"European Central Bank President Jean- Claude Trichet may allow Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke to avoid loosening monetary policy tomorrow by helping engineer a rebound in global financial ma..."
"Investing in the weakened dollar with Boris Schlossberg, of GFT Forex, and Scott Redler, of T3 Capital."
"Greenback in forex tradingEarlier, the U.S. dollar dropped in currency trading on the FX market, but the forex trading forecast is looking a little better right now. Indeed, there are some predictions..."
"I concluded my last post (Euro Recovery: Paradigm Shift Confirmed) by musing about how interesting it is that nobody has taken credit for predicting/profiting from the sudden reversal in forex markets..."
"In early July, when the Euro rally was (in hindsight) just getting under way, I reported on the apparent paradigm shift in forex markets, whereby risk-driven trades that benefited the Dollar were givi..."
"The reports about conditions on the US job market sent the dollar tumbling down as claims for jobless benefits increased, instead of decreasing as was expected..."
"The dollar firmed 0.3% against the Swiss franc and posted 0.2% gains against sterling, the yen, the Canadian dollar and the euro. It also edged 0.1% higher versus the yuan and the kiwi. On..."
"After spending most of yesterday squaring their positions, plugging all potential loss trading scenarios, the entire market waits for this morning?s unemployment data. It will not be the headline prin..."
"U.K. pound in currency tradingThe sterling continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market as economic news does not live up to expectations. U.K. industrial production numbers declined..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 09:02
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"The most visited blog entry posted on Currency Thoughts was written August 19, 2008 and entitled How the U.S. Economy Performed Under Democrat and Republican Presidencies. That article considere..."
"Investors reaped bigger gains since the start of June by funding investments in higher-yielding currencies with dollar-denominated loans than similar strategies using Japanese yen- or Swiss franc-base..."
"New Zealand?s dollar fell against all its major counterparts after a report showed the jobless rate rose more than economists forecast, signaling the central bank will slow the pace of interest rate i..."
"U.S. dollar remains somewhat weak in currency tradingForex traders and others are looking for some direction today as uncertainty sets in. U.S. unemployment claims are on the rise again, after predict..."
"Down under currencies weaken on the FX marketWeak data out of New Zealand is sending the kiwi tumbling in forex trading on the currency market. Labor data turned out to be much weaker than expected, a..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-05 08:56
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"The dollar went up versus the euro today as reports from the US were better than expected. US employers added more jobs than experts predicted and services industry in th..."
"U.K. pound in forex tradingEarlier today, the sterling was heading lower in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, sterling and euro were bother lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. Onl..."
"Aussie in forex tradingEven though risk aversion has set in, the Australian dollar is still higher in currency trading against the U.S. dollar. Global equities are down, including U.S. stock futures..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-04 08:05
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"Dollar/yen broke below last week’s low to reach 85.775, which is less than a single yen away from the 14-year low touched in November 2009. The dollar also reached a three-month low agains..."
"U.S. dollar heads lower in currency tradingConcerns that the Fed may engage in more quantitative easing is sending the U.S. dollar lower in currency trading on the FX market. Worries are that the Fed..."
"Forex trading forecast: Is sterling overbought?For now, the sterling is higher in currency trading against the U.S. dollar, gaining on some of the remains of yesterday's risk appetite. However, things..."
"Manufacturing activity expanded at a slower rate, while the growth in Euroland manufacturing accelerated last month. The dichotomy in those trends makes sense in light of the the dollar’s..."
"Pound, euro gain in forex trading against U.S. dollarThe risk rally is alive and well right now in currency trading on the FX market. Risk currencies like the pound, Aussie and euro are higher in fore..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-08-02 09:18
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"I last mused about the possibility of Japanese Yen intervention in June (Japanese Yen: 90 or 95?): “It seems that anything between 90 and 95 is acceptable, while a drop below 90 is cause for int..."
"July was a month of lessening risk aversion in spite of mounting concern about U.S. and Japanese growth prospects and continuing unease over the fiscal austerity that is coming to Europe. The do..."
"The upcoming third anniversary of the financial crisis finds advanced economies deeper in debt, struggling to maintain traction, and without a consensus over policy priorities. Confusion also ex..."
"The dollar has climbed 0.6% against the euro but fallen 0.7% against the yen. The greenback is stronger by 0.5% against the kiwi, 0.3% versus the Aussie dollar, and 0.2% relative to sterling...."
"Month-end requirement is distorting some of the price action, especially when it comes to the JPY. Economic releases O/N showing that Japan?s growth slowed and unemployment rising should not be capabl..."
"Greenback gains in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is higher today on risk aversion, moving up as investors look for a little safety amidst the uncertainty. Economic news out of Japan is causing..."
"EUR/USD retreats on currency marketThe euro is pulling back in forex trading on the currency market today as concerns about the economy become uppermost. Euro has been falling against the U.S. dollar..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 08:31
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"Encouraging data from the European bank stress tests, and a growing demand for euros from Asian central banks, has helped push the euro to an eleven-week high against the dollar. This, combined with m..."
"Overnight the dollar lost 1.2% against the Swiss franc, 1.1% against the Australian dollar, 0.7% against the Canadian dollar and euro, 0.5% against the yen, 0.3% relative to sterling and 0.2% against..."
"If you gave the EUR its head where would it go? Prior to this morning we had been witnessing an intraday carbon-copy trading range, one that gyrated around the psychological 1.3000 handle. It seemed t..."
"Euro continues above 1.30 in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar continues its weakness in currency trading on the FX market today. Indeed, the fundamentals are favoring the euro in forex trading as the Beig..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-29 09:06
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"Currency trading on the FX marketThe kiwi is lower in forex trading today, thanks to dovish sentiment expressed by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. RBNZ officials decided to raise the base rate by 25..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-29 08:56
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"The euro presently shows a 10% net year-to-date decline against the dollar. At its low of $1.1878 in early June, the euro had dropped by 17.0% since the end of 2009. I do not expect the eu..."
"The U.S. dollar advanced 1.0% and 0.7% against its Australian and New Zealand counterparts but was pretty steady otherwise. The Greenback dipped 0.3% against the loonie, 0.2% relative to the Swi..."
"Without the US consumer on board, economic recovery looks vulnerable. Yesterday?s falling consumer confidence print and the growing likelihood of a double-dip in house prices is shaping up for US GDP..."
"Several iconic Canadian companies have reported dramatic increases in both revenue and profit this week, boosting the Canadian dollar by more than half a cent to 97.45 US cents. The Toronto Stock Exch..."
"Lessening risk aversion saw the dollar climb 0.9% against the Swiss franc and 0.7% relative to the yen. The euro advanced to a 5-week high against the Swiss franc of CHF 1.3778. The Chines..."
"Everyone and their mother have been telling anyone who will listen how the EUR is to go higher after the stress test results last week. It?s agreed that yesterday was a slow grind higher with no convi..."
"June 2010 Volume in Absolute Figures (USD Dollars Traded) In June 2010, Hotspot FX achieved its second highest Average Daily Volume (ADV) month on record. Q2 2010 also accomplished milestones in total..."
"U.K. pound rally slows as wellThe euro is higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar, but still has trouble getting through the 1.30 level. Indeed, recent attempts following good economic data in..."
"Currency trading with AUD/USDRisk appetite is putting in an appearance on the currency market today, and AUD/USD is benefitting. Asian stocks ended mixed today, but the Australian market was one of th..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-27 09:16
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"The euro dipped 0.1% against the dollar, which otherwise shows losses of 0.5% against sterling, 0.3% against the yen, Swissy, and kiwi, 0.2% against the Canadian dollar, and 0.1% relative to the Austr..."
"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro is gaining in currency trading on the FX market as some degree of risk appetite returns to the market. Even though there are some doubts about the global economy, t..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-26 09:33
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"Greenback falls on concerns about economyThe U.S. dollar is slipping in forex trading on the currency market today, falling as forex traders consider the implications of economic data. Indeed, there i..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-26 09:27
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"Late last week Adam Hewison produced a video on the euro (which was posted on INO’s blog on Monday), making a case that the currency was very close, if not at its highs. Sin..."
"The dollar lost 1.3% against the Australian dollar, 1.2% versus the kiwi, 1.0% relative to the Swiss franc, 0.9% against the euro, 0.8% vis-a-vis the Canadian dollar and sterling and 0.3% against the..."
"The dollar lost 1.3% against the Australian dollar, 1.2% versus the kiwi, 1.0% relative to the Swiss franc, 0.9% against the euro, 0.8% vis-a-vis the Canadian dollar and sterling and 0.3% against the..."
"Sterling, euro in forex tradingThe euro and the pound are both gaining in currency trading against the U.S. dollar today. Risk currencies are seeing some positive action, now that euro zone economic d..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-22 09:24
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"U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is softer in forex trading on the currency market today, following remarks Ben Bernanke made yesterday concerning the uncertain state of the U.S. economy. T..."
"Mark Schumacher of Trading Views, talks about how the prospects for the mighty US Dollar look far from rosy? He mentions, ?While scanning the financial news of late, it is pretty hard to build a case..."
"The euro fell 0.7% against the dollar, 0.5% against sterling, and over 1% against the yen. Concern about Friday?s stress test results, which have been discredited already in the eyes of many inv..."
"The euro fell 0.7% against the dollar, 0.5% against sterling, and over 1% against the yen. Concern about Friday?s stress test results, which have been discredited already in the eyes of many inv..."
"Helicopter Ben, today, will confirm that the Fed is concerned about the deterioration in the economic outlook and again indicate that they are probably a long way from implementing any further policy..."
"Currency trading with AUD/USDThe Australian dollar is looking to break through the 0.9000 level against the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Earlier today, the Aussie was the only currency able to gain a..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-21 09:31
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"Forex trading with the sterlingThe U.K. pound encountered some volatility earlier in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, forex trading with the sterling saw some rather large movements earlier..."
"U.S. equities turned positive, erasing triple digit losses in the second half of the NY trading session. The improvement in risk appetite also extended to currencies as safe haven flows eased out of..."
"Forex Trading involves high risks, with the potential for substantial losses and is not suitable for all persons. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.USD: Expect More Hous..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 08:58
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"Hi!
“You’re Probably Not Going To Make A Single Dollar
In The Forex Market Unless You Act NOW!”
A couple of days ago we opened the doors to the
most elit..."
"Today marks the one-month anniversary of China’s decision to remove the Yuan’s peg to the Dollar, and allow it to float. Now that the news has had a chance to wend its way through the fina..."
"I was on Reuters TV earlier today talking about how the dollar could be losing its safe haven status and the implications of the change in dollar positioning from net long to net short for the first t..."
"The Canadian dollar ? AKA the ?loonie? – opened higher Monday as expectations grow that the Bank of Canada will raise rates later this week. On Friday, the loonie fell to 94.52 US cents, it?s lo..."
"The dollar recovered 0.4% against the yen amid rumors BOJ might ease if yen stays near 85 per dollar level. The dollar also gained 0.7% against the kiwi, 0.2% versus the loonie, and 0.1% relativ..."
"Sterling falls in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is dropping again in currency trading on the FX market. After rising earlier today, sterling is lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. While the..."
"Euro heads higher in forex tradingMany forex traders got a bit of a surprise today when the euro moved higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. This is because many expected the euro to weaken..."
"Since the beginning of June, the Euro has rallied by an impressive 8% against the US Dollar, and by comparable margins against other currencies. The question on every one’s minds, of course, is..."
"Investors have turned skittish. One sees this in wildly volatile stock prices ? perhaps a sign of the summer season ? but also in a sub-0.60% two-year Treasury yield and a 1.10% ten-year JGB yie..."
"The U.S. dollar fell to a 7 month low against the Japanese Yen this morning following another barrage of weak economic data. Consumer prices fell, foreign inflows decreased and the UMich consumer con..."
"Sterling can't find strength in forex tradingThe U.K. pound moving lower against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market today. The pound is in retreat, even though the U.S. dollar is low..."
"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is looking to break through the 1.30 level in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. The euro is regaining much of its strength as optimism about the economy, coupled wit..."
"Over the past 48 hours, the U.S. dollar has come under aggressive selling pressure and I think USD/JPY is set to test its year to date low below 87. Here is a chart of the Dollar Index that shows a b..."
"The dollar fell by 0.7% against the euro, 0.6% against the Swiss franc and sterling and 0.2% versus the yen and Canadian dollar. The U.S. currency firmed 0.2% against the kiwi and 0.1% against t..."
"For many it?s painful seeing the EUR drag itself higher. The currency is trading with a lack of conviction, but as a necessity, the ?lesser of two evils?, now that the market is shying away from the d..."
"So much for a rate hike this yearOne of the hopes for the economy has been that the Fed will have reason to hike rates by the end of the year. However, with the release of the latest Fed minutes, it a..."
"Top leaders see hope for the euro zoneWith the euro gaining in forex trading on the currency market today, it is little surprise that there is some optimism in Europe right now. Indeed, a top ECB memb..."
"The euro went down today at the start of the trading session against the dollar after industrial production in Europe expanded less than expected and Spanish fi..."
"A weaker-than-expected retail sales report took the steam out of the dollar on Wednesday despite an encouraging start to the so-called “earnings week” rally. The euro managed to climb abov..."
"From a high of 88.02/USD, the yen had lost 0.7% by yesterday?s close, but it did not retreat further overnight. The dollar is also unchanged against the Aussie dollar and Chinese renminbi. ..."
"It?s back to the drawing board for ?da bears? as the EUR has gained +6.6% against the dollar since hitting a four-year low in the first week of June. Sitting on its recent highs, glancing back, the lo..."
"Greenback higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is retaining some of its strength in currency trading on the FX market with the news that retail sales were lower in June. Indeed, the news that U.S. c..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-14 10:04
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"EUR/USD currency pair went up, following two days of losses, after Greece auctioned its debt, despite it fell at the star of trading session as Moody’s Investor Service..."
"Since my last update in June, the Japanese Yen has continued to creep up. It has risen a solid 5% in the year-to-date against the Dollar, 12% against the Pound, and an earth-shattering 20% against the..."
"Alcoa kicked off earnings week by beating predictions and posting earnings of thirteen cents a share. Alcoa also said it expects demand for aluminum to continue to grow this year.
The news helped boos..."
"Euro forex trading forecastLast night, Moody's downgraded Portugal's sovereign debt rating. This didn't come as much of a surprise, since Fitch and S&P had already done so. However, the move did s..."
"U.S. dollar weakens in currency tradingThe trade deficit increased to its widest level since November 2008, and that is having the effect of helping risk appetite on the FX market. Why? Because a wide..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-13 10:53
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"The dollar has risen 0.7% against the Swiss franc, 0.6% against the euro, 0.5% against the Aussie dollar, 0.3% against sterling, and 0.2% versus the kiwi. It is unchanged against the yen and 0.1% sof..."
"It seems that investors have been caught napping in the European session. The EUR has come into some profit taking, being knocked lower vs. the dollar and JPY. With most of the oversold positions in t..."
"Yen drops against U.S. dollarOnce again, another prime minister's government is in doubt in Japan. There has been a great deal of unrest and turnover when it comes to prime ministers in Japan recently..."
"Debt concerns continue to weigh on sterling in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market today, as concerns about the British economy continue. First quarter GD..."
"Recently, it struck me: the US does not care about the Dollar. If you look at fiscal and monetary policy, there is actually a remarkable degree of consistency. Both reflect a clear disregard for the c..."
"The dollar has risen 0.5% against the Swissy, 0.3% versus the yen, euro, and Aussie dollar, and 0.1% relative to the Canadian and New Zealand dollars. The dollar is stable against sterling and t..."
"It’s understandable that forex investors basically ignore New Zealand. Its economy is around 10% the size of its neighbor Australia, its currency is less liquid, and spreads are higher. Given th..."
"European monthly statements evolve much more slowly and smoothly than market perceptions. Traders don’t like the monotony of these monthly staged events but feel compelled to stay tu..."
"The Canadian dollar climbed against the greenback on Thursday after data showed a sharp drop in U.S. weekly jobless claims and the price of new homes in Canada rose in May for the third straight month..."
"Against commodity-sensitive currencies, the dollar has lost 1.0% versus the Aussie dollar, 0.5% against the kiwi, and 0.2% relative to the loonie. The dollar has on the other hand risen 0.5% aga..."
"The FX market is trading with a lack of conviction and with investors trapped in ?no-mans land?. In a matter of days the dollar has lost its safe haven status. It?s true that US data is a tad softer..."
"Aussie leads the way higher in currency tradingRisk appetite is making a return to the forex market today as the Australian dollar leads risk currencies higher in trading. The Asian session saw an exp..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 09:55
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currency,
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dollar,
economy,
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"Saying that its $2.5 trillion reserves are not a “weapon” to be politicized, Beijing moved to ease concerns that it could be shifting its reserves to hold more gold at the expense of the d..."
"Gold retreated to a six-week low of $1,186.70 an ounce in London today. The price for immediate delivery traded at its lowest since May 24th as investors took profits and moved into the US dollar.
Gol..."
"Since the inception of the financial crisis, the Dollar has been treated as a safe haven currency. Simply, when there was a surge in the level of risk-aversion, the Dollar rose proportionally. When ri..."
"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is again finding support in forex trading. However, it is more on the weakness of the euro in forex trading than it is on fundamental strength for th..."
"Euro in currency tradingThe euro forex trading forecast is once again looking lower. With the euro zone economy showing signs of slow growth, rumors that quantitative easing might be needed are circul..."
"According to a recent Bloomberg survey, a collection of leading currency experts predict that the euro could fall to parity with the US dollar by the end of 2011. Continued weakness in the euro zone e..."
"U.S. traders returning after the Independence Day holiday weekend will find the dollar marginally softer than its closing levels last Friday, with drops of 0.8% and 0.6% against the Australian a..."
"Forex trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is weaker in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to a return in risk appetite. Forex traders are looking for higher yields, and equity ral..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-06 10:21
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dollar,
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forex trading,
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"Forex trading with world currenciesYesterday, risk appetite was hard to find as the U.S. dollar saw a bit of a bounce. Even though U.S. markets were closed yesterday, the currency market was open, and..."
"The U.S. market will be closed in observance of America’s 234th birthday.
Currency movements have been mild in the absence of U.S. leadership. The dollar gained 0.4% overnight against ster..."
"Slow day helps greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is finding some support in forex trading on the currency market this morning, helped along by the fact that U.S. markets are closed and volu..."
"At the very least, the dollar is in a pause. During the week that bridged the second and third quarters, the dollar hit its weakest levels against sterling ($1.5231) and the Swiss franc (1.0581..."
"On a trade-weighted basis, the Canadian Dollar (aka Loonie) has appreciated nearly 10% in 2010. At the same time, it has fallen 8% against the Dollar since the beginning of May. This contradiction is..."
"A watered-down, more politically palatable proposed tax on Australian mining was announced by the new prime minister. The Aussie Dollar and kiwi are up 0.4% and 0.5% against their U.S. counterpa..."
"After all the data we have seen this week, this morning?s NFP results could end up being rather anticlimactic. As we head into a long weekend, market anticipates a Census driven weaker headline print..."
"Fundamentals could mean lower greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is down against the U.K. pound and the euro in forex trading today, thanks to the payrolls report. The news has been interest..."
"Sterling in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is moving higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. The pound is seeing some support from European markets and a higher FTSE 10..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-02 09:57
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forex,
forex trading,
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pound,
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"The point differential between the U.S. and euro area factory purchasing manager indices narrowed 3.6 points to +0.6 in June, the least U.S.-advantageous spread since December 2008. Sooner or la..."
"Greenback drops on the fundamentalsThe fundamentals are finally coming into focus for the U.S. dollar in forex trading, and the picture isn't pretty. The greenback is dropping as forex traders look fo..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-07-01 12:14
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fx market,
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report,
trading
"The euro strengthened today against the U.S. dollar as the Central European Bank would lend European bank less than was predicted, igniting hopes that European financial system rec..."
"Dollar lower as euro gains in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is faltering in currency trading on the FX market today. The euro is gaining today as a little more optimism comes out. However, there is a p..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-30 10:20
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currency trading,
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economy,
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forex trading,
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trading
"Risk appetite makes an appearanceThe euro is seeing gains in forex trading today, as risk appetite makes a small appearance. Yesterday, risk aversion was the story, but it appears that forex traders a..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-30 10:14
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forex,
forex market,
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forex trading,
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trading
"The impression of a strong dollar in June is not corroborated by its changes since end-May. The advance against the euro, while exceeding 10% in the quarter, was smaller than 1.0% in the final m..."
"With the G20 out of the way the market can get back to ?reality?. The ?double-dip debate? has investors on their toes. A multitude of concerns has risk-adverse trading strategies dominating the O/N cu..."
"U.S. dollar higher against European currencies, lower against the yenRisk aversion has set in on the currency market, and the U.S. dollar is benefiting from it -- at least in trading against European..."
"Euro Forex Trading ForecastOnce again, the euro has dropped below the 1.23 level in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. And the euro forex trading forecast isn't calling for any significant strengt..."
"What did Canada get for the ?billion-dollar? boondoggle? G20 members set deficit-reduction targets and agreed to pursue higher capital requirements for banks ?once? economic recoveries take hold. The..."
"Challenges remain for the euro in forex tradingThe euro continues to struggle in currency trading on the FX market, heading lower. While it is not plummeting as it was a few weeks ago, the euro still..."
"Major currencies mostly ragebound so farFor the most part, major currencies are largely rangebound at this point today. Risk has made a small appearance, but it has been unable to maintain. As a resul..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-28 09:44
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"The dollar were rising today against the euro as the traders don’t expect that the forthcoming G-20 meeting would provide the agreement about the measures to..."
"The dollar advanced 0.8% against the New Zealand dollar and 0.4% against the euro and Australian dollar. The greenback also rose 0.2% against sterling and 0.1% against the yen and Canadian dolla..."
"Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT believes the mining tax has not been fully priced into the Australian dollar as yet. She tells CNBC's Karen Tso, Martin Soong and Sri Jegarajah that un..."
"Japanese yen forex trading forecastIt is quite likely that Japan will consider to see deflation in its economy. The pace has slowed somewhat, but deflation is still an issue in Japan, as evidenced by..."
"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingIt's been an interesting morning so far. The U.S. GDP was revised lower for Quarter 1 of 2010. Originally, the estimate had been for 3% growth in the first quarter..."
"Marco Buti, head of the European Commission’s economics department, noted in a report today that a weaker euro could increase exports from the region. The euro has declined 14 percent against th..."
"Euro in forex tradingAfter seeing some gains earlier, the euro has once again fallen back in forex trading against the U.S. dollar. Sovereign debt issues in Europe are playing havoc with the stock mar..."
"U.S. dollar finds some strength in forex trading on risk aversionYesterday, the Fed issued its policy statement about the economy. Just a couple of months ago, the statement appeared almost optimistic..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 10:02
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dollar,
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financial,
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"One source of the dollar’s strength against the euro since late November has been a perception that the Fed will begin raising interest rates well ahead of the ECB. If this premise w..."
"The dollar fell 0.7% against sterling and by 0.8% against the kiwi. Other dollar moves were small: up 0.3% against the loonie but down 0.2% against the yen and 0.1% relative to the euro and Auss..."
"Sterling gains in forex tradingThe U.K. pound spiked up above the 1.49 level against the U.S. dollar in currency trading today. The news came as a result of news of a split in sentiment with regard to..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-23 12:41
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bank,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trading,
inflation,
market,
pound,
rate,
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trading
"Easy Forex is one of the largest Middle Eastern brokers with its headquarters based in Cyprus. It is also the only Middle Eastern broker registered with the NFA. A few days ago it was slapped with a l..."
"The surge of optimism, brought by signs that China plans to relax yuan’s peg to the dollar, was short-lived and hasn’t helped the euro much. On ..."
"The yen had its biggest single-day gain in over two weeks Monday, as investors fretted over the possibility that European banks could face a credit crunch and will struggle to raise funds. Japan?s cur..."
"Fed may soften some of its forecast factors for the U.S. economyThe U.S. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee begins a two-day policy meeting today, and there is speculation about what will come out..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-22 10:26
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currency,
dollar,
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forex,
forex trading,
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"After reducing its US holdings by 6.5 percent late last year, China has recently increased its US reserves by 2.6 percent to a total of $900.2 billion. The news coincides with a policy change that wil..."
"The yuan depreciated 82.6% from 1.5 renminbi per dollar in 1980 to 8.62 per dollar in 1994 and had recovered 4.1% by 1997 when it was pegged at 8.277. Note that China’s currency carries tw..."
"China’s confirmation that it will allow the yuan to appreciate against the dollar sent global stock markets higher Monday. The policy change is likely to help US manufacturers and exporters as i..."
"Possible plan to split euro into two currencies limits upsideThe euro is meeting with resistance today in forex trading as a new plan for the 16-nation currency begins to circulate. Rumors that the eu..."
"Forex trading on the currency marketIndividuals cannot trade the yuan on the forex market. However, what happens with the Chinese yuan can influence other currencies. This is happening today as the wo..."
"The euro experienced its best week in many months but was not alone in advancing against the dollar. The euro’s gain was pretty much matched by the New Zealand and Australian dollars and s..."
"Global oil prices opened lower today as investors claimed profits after a week of gains. New York’s main futures contract, light sweet crude for delivery in July, shed 67 cents to 76.12 dollars..."
"The euro touched $1.2416, best since May 28, and on balance has given up just 0.1% from Thursday’s close. Europe’s common currency has risen 2.3% so far this week.
In a quiet end to..."
"Forex trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling is paring some of its earlier gains in currency trading on the FX market. The U.K. pound is still higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading, but it..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-18 10:48
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
fx market,
gold,
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"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is moving higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today as some good news helps support the risk trade to some extent. Euro is benefiting from good news..."
"The Commerce Department release of quarterly U.S. international transactions, the most comprehensive snapshot of the balance of payments, contains several pieces of dollar-supporting news.
The curren..."
"The euro erased its yesterday’s losses against the U.S. dollar as Spanish bond auction alleviated fears of the European debt crisis, while the dollar was weakened b..."
"Throughout 2010, I have continuously reported on the apparent inevitability of the Chinese Yuan appreciation. That the currency still remains firmly fixed in place against the Dollar is a testament no..."
"The Swissy advanced 1.5% against the dollar and to a new high for the move of 1.375 per euro. The U.S. dollar also lost 0.5% against the euro, 0.4% versus the New Zealand dollar and sterling, an..."
"Officials denied market rumors of a big aid package being forged for Spain. German 10-year bund yields rose 3 basis points, and spreads of Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek sovereign debt yields ab..."
"European debt issues arise againThe euro is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market as Spain is back in the spotlight. After adopting austerity measures, and inspiring some hope in world..."
"With the euro languishing at a four-year low, investors are turning to alternative currencies resulting in Canadian dollars and Swiss francs gaining in importance in global bond sales.
?Investors are..."
"U.K. deficit forecasts lowerThe sterling is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks to a return of risk appetite. Global equities are higher today, including in the U.S. Good..."
"The dollar has a softer tone, with losses from Friday of 1.4% against sterling, 1.2% versus the euro, 1.1% against the Swiss franc and Australian dollar, 0.8% relative to the kiwi, 0.5% against the Ca..."
"These days, I feel like you could take that title and substitute pretty much any currency for the Australian Dollar. Let’s face it- the EU sovereign debt crisis has hit a number of currencies ex..."
"Compared to closing levels on Friday, June 4, the dollar shows gains of 1.5% against the yen and 0.3% against the pound but losses of 1.2% against the euro, 0.8% against the Aussie dollar, and 0.7% ve..."
"The euro suffers volatility today after three days of gains against the U.S. dollar as it initially rose, then experienced a sharp decline and now resides near the o..."
"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is finding some solid support in forex trading on the currency market today. The U.S. dollar, no longer needed as a safe haven currency, is feeling downward press..."
"Greenback falls in currency trading on the FX marketThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading as risk appetite increases. Forex traders are feeling more confident about the global economy, and..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-10 10:46
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currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
fx market,
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trading
"The dollar since late Thursday has lost 1.2% against the yen and 1.3% versus the Swiss franc but shows gains of 1.1% against the Aussie dollar, 1.0% versus the euro and 0.2% against sterling.
Stocks..."
"The euro managed to rise against the dollar for a second day as stocks and commodity prices rise. The statement of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke th..."
"China released its latest exports figures which included a 50 percent increase year-over-year for the month of May. North American stock futures turned positive on the news, and oil jumped a dollar to..."
"Currency trading with GBP/USDThe sterling appears to be making a recovery attempt, heading through the 1.45 level against the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Like the euro in currency trading, the U.K..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-09 10:43
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currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
pound,
trading
"Unions representing nearly three million Spanish workers called for country-wide strikes today as the government implements a series of cost-cutting measures to reduce a growing national debt. In Janu..."
"Prechter was the man, Elliott Wave was the game and now he is back on the radar again. CEO of Elliot Wave International caused a few ripples last year when he charted the EUR?s demise while most finan..."
"Euro continues to struggling in forex tradingEven though the euro is higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today, the 16-nation currency continues to struggle. The euro remains below the 1.2..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-08 09:51
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"Sterling gains against the U.S. dollar in forex traingThe U.K. pound is finding some footing in currency trading on the FX market today. Even though BP continues to have problems in the Gulf of Mexico..."
"The euro’s recent free-fall has helped increase demand for German exports. Order rose 2.8 percent in April, following a 5.1 percent increase in March.
Europe?s sovereign debt crisis has pushed..."
"The Euro has now declined for six consecutive months against the Dollar. It is down 25% from its 2008 high and 15% in the year-to-date. It declined 8% in the month of May alone. En route to a four yea..."
"The Canadian economy created 24,700 new jobs in May – this is almost double the predictions and marks the fifth straight month of increases. Despite the new jobs, the overall unemployment rate r..."
"Euro plunges in currency tradingLast week, the euro showed some fight in forex trading, even reaching $1.25 at one point. However, as this week draws to a close, the euro is more battered than ever, t..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-04 10:55
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"U.S. dollar gains in forex tradingIn May, non-farm payrolls increased by 431,000 jobs. Unfortunately, only about 41,000 of those jobs came in the private sector. Most of the May hiring was government..."
"The euro fell against the dollar today as the fundamental indicators showed some improvement compared to the previous month, namely the employment figures. The ..."
"After a healthy appreciation against the Dollar in 2009, the Yen has backed off slightly in 2010, hovering around the level of 90 USD/JPY. Still, every time the Yen falls, traders quickly push it back..."
"The dollar advanced 0.6% against the yen and 0.1% versus the Swiss franc, but the greenback has lost 0.8% against the Australian dollar, 0.6% relative to the New Zealand dollar, 0.2% against sterling..."
"Euro also loses ground in forex tradingIn spite of the global equity rally early today, and the fact that the U.S. stock market is managing to hold on to some gains, risk aversion is creeping back int..."
"Can the G20 bolster confidence in the economy?This weekend, finance officials from the G20 are meeting in South Korea to discuss the global economy. There are concerns that issues in Europe could hamp..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-03 11:55
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trading
"The dollar rose 1.0% overnight against the yen but otherwise is unchanged against the loonie, Aussie dollar, and sterling, up 0.1% relative to the euro and Swiss franc, and 0.2% firmer against the kiw..."
"It has been just under a month since the EU and the International Monetary Fund came through with a trillion dollar lifeline to prevent the malaise in Greece from spreading to the rest of Europe. Is i..."
"The purchasing manager indices fell in May by 1.8 points in Euroland but just 0.7 points in the United States. The differential between those two readings increased 1.1 points as a result to its..."
"Stock futures fell Tuesday as the euro retreated to a four-year low against the dollar. Markets in the US were idle yesterday for the Memorial Weekend, but last week’s slide is expected to conti..."
"The dollar advanced 1.6% against the Australian dollar, 1.3% versus the euro and Swissy, 1.1% against the kiwi, and 0.7% relative to the Canadian dollar. The dollar has only edged 0.1% higher ag..."
"The EUR is failing to find support this morning as it encroaches on three year lows against the dollar. Germany?s political uncertainty is bad for the currency and bad for risky assets in the near ter..."
"Currency trading with EUR/USDRisk aversion is high on the news out of Europe today. French debt is in danger of a downgrade, and numbers out of Germany regarding employment are disappointing. On top o..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-01 09:49
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"Interest rates expected to remain steadyThe Australian dollar is turning lower in currency trading on the FX market today as interest rates are expected to remain steady for some time. Today, RBA Gove..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-06-01 09:29
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"The euro fell sharply against the U.S. dollar Friday after Fitch downgraded Spain's credit rating. Which way will it go next? Boris Schlossberg, director of currency research at GFT Forex, discussed h..."
"A widening of spreads on dollar bonds issued by developers could signal the imminent bursting of China’s property bubble. These bonds have been the worst performing of all US-denominated, non-fi..."
"End-April to End-May market changes illustrate how Europe’s sovereign debt problem may infect Japan and the United States with economic weakness of a different sort. The return of risk ave..."
"The dollar recorded gains of more than 10% against the euro, sterling and Swiss franc from the start of 2010 to this Memorial Day weekend. The main development of the period was a loss of confid..."
"EUR/USD currency pair experiences volatility today as both the dollar and the euro encountered some hardship. The euro was weakened by speculation that Germany may ban na..."
"Yesterday’s better market tone is holding. The U.S. and British markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and a Banking Holiday.
The euro strengthened 0.4% against the dollar. T..."
"What else do you expect China to say? Nah, we don?t like Europe let?s sell. This would only create havoc and plunge us into a deeper recession. It?s just another reason for the risk appetite appreciat..."
"Currency trading with EUR/USDEarlier in trading, the euro posted gains in forex trading. Risk appetite picked up a bit, sending the euro up to 1.24 against the U.S. dollar on relief about events in Eu..."
"China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange released a statement asserting China remains a long-term investor in Europe and denying rumors of any consideration of downsizing its euro portfo..."
"U.S. dollar falls as forex traders look for higher yieldsYesterday, financial markets plummeted on the news that China might begin selling off European debt. However, Beijing has denied those rumors..."
"U.S. dollar drops in currency tradingThe euro is gaining in forex trading today, thanks to news out of China. Yesterday, financial markets were thrown into turmoil as rumors surfaced that the Chinese..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 11:53
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trading
"Financial markets have reverted today to their Jekyll side after yesterday’s Hyde performance. The dollar is narrowly mixed, with gains of 0.2% against the euro and 0.1% against the yen bu..."
"Aussie movies higher in forex tradingWhen the European debt crisis blew up, the Australian dollar lost a lot of ground in currency trading on the FX market. Forex traders became risk averse and began..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-26 12:22
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forex trading,
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trading
"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro continues to lose ground in forex trading. Even though the OECD is reporting an improved forecast for economic growth in 2010 and 2011, the euro is not gaining. Con..."
"It?s the US dollar libor, the pain of Spanish Banks, Korea, and China?s pending bubble, a trillion dollar bet going sour, restrictions on naked short selling and that?s this week?s issues that are dri..."
"Investors continue to flock to the US dollar as a safe destination until the turmoil currently embroiling the currency markets eases. The Canadian dollar, which as recently as a month ago was trading..."
"Continued strength for the U.S. dollar as global concerns destroy risk appetiteThe euro is moving lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today as global events destroy risk appetite. Indeed, i..."
"The dollar gained 1.5% against the euro, ending last week’s respite for the common European currency. Parts of Germany, France, Netherlands and Norway are closed for Whit Monday.
The dolla..."
"Chinese leaders assert themselves in terms of yuan re-valuationOne of the sticking points between the U.S. and China is the value of the yuan. The Chinese keep the yuan low against the U.S. dollar in..."
"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market this morning. This is unsurprising, since the latest news out of Europe has forex traders sc..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-24 10:28
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bank,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
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forex,
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forex trading,
gold,
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trading
"Currency markets have become very sensitive to the possibility of central bank intervention. A 1.4% recovery of the Aussie dollar against the greenback is being attributed to possible buying by..."
"U.S. dollar lower in forex trading as risk appetite makes an appearanceState employment figures are in, and it appears as though jobs increased in 38 states in the month of April. The news has provide..."
"Canadian dollar forex trading forecastThe loonie has moved markedly away from parity with the U.S. dollar in currency trading over the past month. In spite of signs of economic recovery in Canada (and..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-21 12:31
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currency,
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dollar,
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forex trading,
loonie,
market,
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share,
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trading
"Don’t be surprised when one euro equals one dollar… it could happen.
As everyone in the Western World knows, Europe has been having its share of major problems. All of..."
"Worries that the Greek debt crisis could spread to other European countries, has caused the Canadian dollar to fall almost four cents to its US counterpart in the past week. The dollar was worth about..."
"With the euro debt crisis still in the headlines, and investors turning to the US dollar for safety, world oil prices continue to soften. By mid-day trading in Europe, futures contracts for light swee..."
"The U.S. dollar advanced 2.1% and 1.1% against the Aussie and Canadian currencies. The kiwi, down just 0.5%, has shown greater resilience following a well-received New Zealand budget that cut in..."
"Risk aversion sends Australian dollar lower in forex tradingA lot of focus has been on the euro in forex trading lately. However, the Aussie deserves some attention as well. As a high yielding currenc..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 10:34
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currency,
currency trading,
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economy,
forex,
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forex trading,
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"U.S. dollar back on top in currency tradingYesterday, the euro showed some fight in forex trading on the currency market, rallying a bit and arresting its tumble toward $1.20. There is speculation tha..."
"Oil prices continue to be a victim as investors flee for the safety of the US dollar. A plunging euro and concern that the EU debt crisis could result in lower demand for energy, have pushed oil to an..."
"Interest rate hike could be delayed U.S. economic data continues to conflict, indicating that the U.S. economic recovery is going to continue to experience slow going. This morning, consumer price dat..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 10:35
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dollar,
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"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is finding some support in forex trading today, arresting its seeming free fall toward $1.20. Euro is looking for support against the U.S. dollar, but it has bee..."
"Stocks climbed 2.1% in China, 1.2% in Hong Kong, 0.9% in Thailand, 0.5% in Indonesia, and 0.1% in Japan and Australia. Equities are 1.2%, 1.0%, and 0.7% higher in France, Germany and Britain.
Th..."
"Forex trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling is dropping in currency trading on the forex market as monetary officials consider their options. Even though the U.K. pound got a boost in forex trading..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-18 09:34
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currency,
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forex,
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forex trading,
inflation,
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trading
"Euro gains against the U.S. dollar in currency tradingWhile some think that the euro is overvalued in forex trading, the 16-nation currency is nevertheless making a recovery attempt. The euro is highe..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-18 09:28
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"EUR/USD trades higher than the opening level after it tumbled earlier today. Though an outlook for an economic activity in the U.S. remains favorable, the level of..."
"Despite nearly US$1 trillion in support pledged to prop-up the eurozone, the increase in the LIBOR rate indicates that banks are growing more cautious when it comes to lending between the financial in..."
"After falling below $70 a barrel in trading in Asia this morning, the price of New York crude climbed to $71.63 – a gain of two cents over Friday’s close.
“(One) factor that has dep..."
"Fears that the eurozone economy will continue to worsen as the debt crisis absorbs other member countries. has pushed the euro to a four-year low against the dollar. Shortly after the start of Europea..."
"Market movement has grabbed overnight attention in environment of relatively light data and event calendar.
The euro touched $1.2232, its weakest value since April 18, 2006.
The dollar has risen 0.4%..."
"The weekly CFTC Speculative Positioning Report for May 7th , and only released on Friday, again shows that the EUR net shorts have reached new lows (-18b EUR?s). The net long dollar positions increase..."
"Sterling drops dramatically on news that the Labour Party went crazy ahead of power changeIt looks as though the outgoing Labour Party in Britain went on something of a spending spree with public mone..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-17 10:37
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trading,
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market,
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"Euro makes an attempt at gains early in the U.S. sessionThe euro is weak in forex trading, dropping down solidly below the 1.25 level. An attempt at recovery is being made right now, with the euro gai..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-17 10:30
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"The fiscal crisis ravaging the Euro and the Pound has sent the Dollar skyward. On the one hand, the prospect of continued uncertainty and dissolution of the Euro would seem to be an excellent harbinge..."
"EUR/USD fell today below 1.2500 prompting speculation about future parity between the dollar and the euro. The future of the common European currency looks really grim am..."
"The yen firmed 0.2% against the dollar, which otherwise advanced 0.6% against sterling and the Swiss franc and 0.5% against the euro, which got as low as $1.2430, slightly below its weakest quote last..."
"The EUR?s fall seems inevitable, and watching the currency?s movement is like watching paint dry. With the futures recording record shorts, this downward demise is surprisingly orderly. Now that we ha..."
"U.S. dollar strength increases in currency tradingThe euro continues to fall in forex trading as the news out of the euro zone prompts risk aversion. Indeed, the euro looks to be in rough shape right..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 11:33
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"Currency trading with the New Zealand dollarThe kiwi is dropping in forex trading on the currency market today as global troubles threaten to delay interest rate hikes. Also contributing to the drop i..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 11:27
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
financial,
forex,
forex trading,
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market,
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report,
trading
"Analysis of the euro & dollar trade and what's driving most European currencies lower, as well as the outlook for oil and precious metals, with Boris Schlossberg Director Of Currency Research GFT Fore..."
"The dollar has advanced 0.4% against sterling, 0.3% versus the Swissy, and 0.2% against the euro, but it has softened against commodity-sensitive currencies like the Aussie dollar (0.6%), kiwi (0.5%)..."
"Euro zone troubles continue to weaken the 16-nation currencyThe U.S. dollar continues to gain strength against the euro in forex trading. The news out of Europe, with Spain, and then Portugal announci..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-13 11:21
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spread,
trading
"Most markets have settled down. The dollar rose 0.3% against sterling and the yen, shows no change relative to the euro and Aussie dollar, and has slid 0.5% against the Canadian dollar, 0.2% aga..."
"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastThe U.S. dollar is maintaining its strength today in currency trading. For the U.S. dollar, the forex trading forecast is likely to show stability, since the volatili..."
"Market movement since the euro area rescue package leave me less than overwhelmed. Writing yesterday in Larry’s Blog, I compared these measures to the November 1, 1978 dollar rescue packag..."
"Market exuberance for the trillion dollar European Union bailout package waned Tuesday as global markets reconsidered Monday?s gains. The euro, after briefly gaining 2.7 percent on the dollar but clos..."
"Greenback heads higher on flight to safetyThe U.S. dollar is surging higher in forex trading on the currency market today as safe haven demand increases. The euro has been unable to hold on to its rec..."
"U.S. dollar gains in currency tradingIn earlier trading, the euro saw some success in forex trading, blowing by a number of levels to break above $1.30. However, that level has proved unsustainable, a..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 09:26
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forex,
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gold,
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"The EUR 750 billion package of loans and loan guarantees reminds me of the dollar rescue package of November 1978. Each of these policy responses was anchored around a show of force to the marke..."
"The Canadian dollar also benefited from the EU-brokered rescue plan for the euro on the weekend. The dollar opened North American trading Monday at 97.62 cents US, up 1.82 cents from Friday’s cl..."
"European currencies and commodity sensitive currencies advanced strongly against the yen and dollar. Stocks are much higher. Gold is lower, but oil and other commodities have risen. ..."
"Finally, the Euro-zone has decided to make an impact, and have agreed to offer financial assistance, close to 750b EUR?s, to countries under pressure from speculators. The ECB announced this weekend t..."
"Dollar, yen weaken in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market as the euro surges. The announcement of a bailout plan from the European Union is helping suppo..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-10 09:32
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"As Britains woke this morning with no clear winner in last night’s election, the pound quickly lost three cents to the US dollar falling to $1.4633. Markets are worried that a “hung”..."
"Canada?s dollar rallied the most since November on a government report showing a record increase in employment last month.
The nation?s economy gained 108,700 jobs in April after an increase of 17,900..."
"The dollar advanced 2.0% against the yen and 0.9% versus sterling but has slipped back 1.2% against the euro, 0.8% versus the Aussie dollar, 0.6% relative to the Canadian dollar and Swiss franc and 0..."
"U.K. pound down in forex trading on election resultsSterling is down in currency trading against the U.S. dollar on the FX market today as uncertainty surrounding the British election results abounds..."
"After gaining some ground, euro moves lower in currency tradingEuro is pulling back in forex trading today, heading lower after a brief reprieve. Earlier in currency trading, the euro regained some gr..."
"Talking about volatility… In what had to be one of the craziest and most volatile days in the forex history Euro lost about 2% against the Dollar and Yen plummeted more than 5%. All stock exchan..."
"I must confess: I never expected the Greek debt crisis to reach such a dire threshold in such a short time period. Over a matter of mere months, the Euro has fallen 15% against the Dollar. That?s the..."
"Continuing evidence of weak energy demand and worries over economic stability within the Euro Zone and even the future of the euro itself, has pushed oil below $80 a barrel for the first time in six w..."
"Forex trading with the New Zealand dollarThe kiwi is showing promise in currency trading on the FX market today as it puts in a solid performance. Indeed, the New Zealand dollar surprised some forex t..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-06 10:50
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currency,
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dollar,
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forex trade,
forex trading,
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trading
"U.S. dollar retains strength in currency tradingThe euro forex trading forecast remains somewhat bleak, with troubles in Europe refusing to subside. The ECB announced that it would leave interest rate..."
"Euro reaches new 12-month low against the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is gaining dramatically in forex trading on the currency market. News that the U.S. economy is adding jobs stands in stark contrast..."
"Currency trading with the Australian dollarThe Australian dollar has been struggling recently in currency trading on the FX market. However, the Aussie is bouncing back in forex trading. Employment ga..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 10:53
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currency trade,
currency trading,
dollar,
employment,
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forex trading,
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trading
"Greetings again. I bring some more news. Quick post to let you all know that the May issue of the Currency Trader magazine is out and ready for your downloading/reading pleasure. I f..."
"EUR/USD in currency tradingThe euro is tanking in forex trading against the U.S. dollar today as fallout from the Greek bailout continues. There are widespread concerns that the euro zone is loading u..."
"Risk aversion rules forex market, thoughThe Reserve Bank of Australia hiked its interest rate again, continuing its aggressive attempts to stem the tide of inflation. Australia's economy gets regular..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-05-04 10:42
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forex,
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inflation,
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rate
"The dollar rose overnight by 0.7% against the Swiss franc, 0.6% relative to the euro, 0.3% against sterling and 0.1% versus the yen.
Commodity-sensitive currencies are stronger. The kiwi is up 0..."
"Greenback higher against the euro in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is picking up speed in currency trading today as the economic picture shows improvement. One of the biggest things helping the dollar..."
"Currency trading on the FX marketOver the weekend, a bailout for Greece was finally decided upon. This bailout represents the biggest bailout of a country ever. The European Union and the Internationa..."
"Among economies surveyed in this regular feature, only in Canada, where the central bank has readied investors for monetary tightening as soon as early June, were interest rates under upward pressure..."
"The euro went up against the U.S. dollar today but a portion of this growth was later erased by the not as good as expected fundamental values from U.S. The..."
"The dollar eased mostly on month-end flows but also hopes that a Greek aid package will be fashioned soon. The greenback lost 0.6% against the euro, Swissy and kiwi and 0.3% against the Canadian..."
"Currency trading with sterlingEarlier today, cable rallied on the prospect of a possible Tory victory in Britain. The pro-business Tories are favored by some, and considered as likely to get the count..."
"Greenback lower on economic reportThe U.S. dollar is weakening in currency trading on the FX market today. The greenback is lower in forex trading on the most recent economic report. Even though Quart..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-30 11:23
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forex trading,
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trading
"Monetary policy in Hong is subordinated to enforcing a fixed HKD/USD peg via a currency board system wherein Hong Kong’s monetary base is fully backed by U.S. dollars. The Hong Kong Moneta..."
"The dollar and yen declined 0.4% against the Canadian dollar, 0.2% against the kiwi, Aussie dollar, euro and sterling and by 0.1% relative to the Swiss franc.
Japanese markets were shut for the first..."
"High beta currencies get a boost in forex tradingToday, the news is that U.S. jobless claims have dropped for the second week in a row. The news is helping the U.S. stock market head for a higher open..."
"The euro showed signs of recovery this morning after falling to a year-long low of US$1.3143 as investors turned to the relative safety of the US dollar amid more debt turmoil in Europe yesterday. Eur..."
"Euro zone looks for directionExposure to Greek debt -- and Portuguese debt (which could be the next crisis) -- is harming European banks today. Indeed, stocks in Europe are lower as banks pull down in..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-28 09:33
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"The dollar has risen 0.7% against sterling, 0.5% against the euro, 0.4% relative to the Swiss franc, 0.3% versus the kiwi and 0.2% against the Australian dollar. The Canadian dollar and yen are..."
"Trader and author Raghee Horner of IBFX gives us an insight into intra-day USD/JPY and correlation between other markets.
As many of you know, there is a relationship between the US Dollar and equitie..."
"U.S. dollar higher in currency tradingRisk aversion is in full force today, sending the euro lower in forex trading. Indeed, the U.S. dollar is gaining ground as concerns about the economy and the eur..."
"Currency trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is maintaining strength in forex trading on the currency market today as the Fed heads in for a two-day meeting. While the Fed is not expected to m..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-27 09:22
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
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"The dollar is mixed, with gains of 0.3% against the euro, Swissy, and yen but losses of 0.5% against the kiwi, 0.4% against sterling, 0.3% against the Australian dollar and 0.1% against the Canadian d..."
"Aussie makes a run to overcome resistance at 0.9300Risk appetite is making a bit of an appearance today in forex trading (although the euro is being left out), and the Australian dollar is trying to t..."
"Currency trading with USD/JPYForex trading with the U.S. dollar should consider that it is higher against the Japanese yen right now, thanks to the speculation that the U.S. monetary policy makers are..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-23 11:42
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currencies,
currency,
currency trade,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
market,
pound,
report,
trading
"Currency trading with the U.K. poundSterling can't seem to pull out of its funk right now in forex trading. Indeed, even though the euro is finally showing signs of life against the U.S. dollar in cur..."
"The dollar has appreciated 0.4% against the euro and Swissy, 0.2% versus the Canadian dollar and 0.1% relative to sterling and the Australian dollar. The greenback has dipped 0.2% against the ye..."
"Greenback heads higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk aversion sets in. The euro is floundering in forex trading, thanks to the..."
"The Canadian Dollar?s performance of late has been eerily redolent of its sudden rise in 2007, when propelled by nothing more than sheer momentum, it rose 20% against the Dollar and breached the parit..."
"The dollar strengthened against the euro today during the early Forex session as the investors become more afraid of the financial risks with the situation arou..."
"The dollar has slid 0.3% against sterling and the Canadian dollar. The greenback is off 0.1% versus the kiwi, flat relative to the yen and Swissy, but up by 0.2% against the euro and 0.1% agains..."
"Loonie ready to take on greenback in forex tradingFor the last few days, the Canadian dollar has continued in currency trading to trade near parity with the U.S. dollar. The loonie appears to be gathe..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-21 13:13
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
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report,
trading
"The dollar gained 0.8% against the yen overnight but otherwise has fallen 1.2% against the Australian dollar, 0.8% versus sterling, 0.7% against the Canadian dollar, 0.5% relative to the kiwi, and by..."
"Greenback gains in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is heading higher in forex trading this morning as risk aversion sets in. Indeed, investors are wary right now as the Iceland volcano eruption disrup..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-19 09:35
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aussie,
cable,
currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
financial,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
gold,
market,
report,
trading
"The dollar continued to rise versus the euro today as the European problems with Greece prove to be rather unresolvable in the near-term period. Meanwhile, some..."
"One of the cornerstones of exchange rate theory is that currencies rise and fall in accordance with inflation differentials. All else being equal, if US inflation averages 5% per annum and EU inflatio..."
"Currency trading with the euroThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading as uncertainty rocks the euro zone. Housing starts provided some fundamental support for the U.S. dollar, but, for the mos..."
"U.S. dollar could remain weak in forex trading in the futureThe U.S. debt situation is likely to contribute to inflation in the coming years, potentially weakening the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Fo..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-16 10:50
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bank,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
inflation,
market,
point,
rate,
report,
trading
"Is Bernanke holding the dollar back?There have been some concerns about Ben Bernanke's refusal to raise interest rates. Indeed, there are worries that Bernanke is in denial about the improvements made..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-15 09:33
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announcement,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
fx market,
market,
rate,
report,
retail sales,
trading
"Forex trading with riskier currenciesThe risk trade appears to have hit a wall on the forex market today, as the U.S. dollar makes solid gains. Even though Chinese data gave risk currencies a boost ye..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-15 09:26
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currencies,
dollar,
economy,
employment,
forex,
forex market,
forex trading,
investment,
market,
spread,
trading
"The Canadian dollar has strengthened a long way since the first quarter of last year amid improving fundamentals and additional support from the comments of the Bank of Canada Governor and the Finance..."
"Canada’s dollar – or the “loonie” as it is referred to by most Canadians – is back above par with its US counterpart. The loonie has been within striking range of the dol..."
"Authorities at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) acted before their Beijing counterparts, releasing a statement today that re-centers the currency trading band on present market Singapore doll..."
"The dollar slid 0.5% against the Australian dollar, 0.3% versus the Canadian dollar and British pound, and 0.2% against the euro and kiwi. The yen did even worse, dropping 0.3% against the green..."
"The formerly high-flying trader says he bilked more than 1,000 investors of at least $190 million in a currency fraud – Star Tribune reports.
Minneapolis money manager Trevor Cook, who rose from..."
"Retail sales unable to boost greenback in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is down in currency trading on the FX market this morning as forex traders look for higher returns. Even the improved retail sale..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-14 09:34
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
financial,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
rate,
report,
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trading
"Currency trading with the AussieThe Australian dollar is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite makes an appearance. Indeed, in currency trading the Aussie is he..."
"The U.S. recorded a $39.7 billion goods and services trade deficit in February, which exceeded expectations yet again. The deficit in December-February averaged $38.9 billion per month, 43.8% wi..."
"EUR/USD consolidated today with a previous movement both up and down, as the traders are unsure about the further direction for the pair. The dollar’s dyn..."
"The U.S. and Canadian dollars lost 0.4% against the kiwi and sterling, 0.3% against the Swissie, and 0.1% against the yen, euro, and Australian dollar.
Equities have fallen 1.1% in Taiwan, 0.8% in Jap..."
"Risk appetite in the U.S. could affect the euro in forex tradingThe next move regarding Greece is likely to affect the euro in forex trading -- and it may rely on U.S. investors' desire for risk appet..."
"USD/CAD pressured in currency tradingThe forex trading forecast expects to see the loonie test parity with the U.S. dollar again rather soon. Right now, it appears that Canadian trade is returning to..."
"The euro gained more than 2 cents (1.5 percent) on the dollar as markets learned that the eurozone had come to terms on a deal that would see Greece offered up to 45 billion euros (US$61 billion) in e..."
"Forex trading with European currenciesSterling is pulling back in currency trading on the FX market this morning after seeing a bit of a rally earlier. Encouraged by the rally in the euro, thanks to t..."
"U.S. dollar re-asserts itself in currency tradingEarlier today, the euro saw a rally in forex trading as details of a Greek bailout plan were announced. Greece will be able to borrow up to 30 billion..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-12 10:49
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
rate,
report,
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trading
"ECB president Trichet apparently said the right things yesterday about a Greek debt default not being allowed to happen. The euro is firmer as the weekend approaches. The dollar has lost 0..."
"Forex trading with the euroThe euro has broken through the 1.3400 level in currency trading, and is looking for support there. Risk appetite is back on, and forex traders are interested in better retu..."
"Currency trading with the euroThe euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market. Earlier, as it appeared the Greece could succumb to its debt, ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet as..."
"Greenback higher as a safe havenThe U.S. dollar is dominating today in currency trading on the FX market. The news that the Greek fiscal drama is far from over continues to haunt the euro zone, and th..."
"The things are getting more and more disconnected these days. The oil is rising despite the increasing reserves. The dollar is going up despite the growing commodities. E..."
"I was on CNBC Squawk Box Australia last night talking about the outlook for the Australian dollar and euro:
"
"The U.S. and Canadian currencies have advanced. The loonie rose 0.3% against the dollar to CAD 0.9991. The greenback otherwise gained 0.8% against sterling, 0.4% versus the euro, 0.3% agai..."
"Fed is likely to keep rates low for a whileYesterday, the Fed released the minutes of its March 16th meeting. These minutes showed that nearly everyone agreed that rates should remain low for an "..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-07 10:25
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dollar,
economy,
employment,
forex,
forex trading,
investment,
market,
rate,
report,
trading
"Kathy Lien on BBN - Dealing with the dollarhttp://watch.bnn.ca/squeezeplay/april-2010/squeezeplay-april-6-2010/#clip285629"
"Unlike the U.S. dollar and euro, the Ozzie dollar represents one of the only currencies not facing major problems, says Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT Forex. She talks with Shane Oli..."
"The dollar jumped 0.9% against sterling and 0.6% against the euro and Swissy. Sterling was hurt by an ICM poll giving the Tories only a 4 percentage point lead over Labour, thus suggesting a hun..."
"Canadian dollar makes a push for 1.00 in forex tradingEarlier today in currency trading on the forex market, the loonie touched 1.00 against the U.S. dollar, reaching parity for the first time since J..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-06 09:55
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bank,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex market,
forex trading,
fx market,
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loonie,
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report,
trading
"I was on the Business News Network this afternoon talking about the outlook for the Canadian dollar and whether the loonie will experience a sustained break below parity. Readers of my blog will know..."
"A rally in commodities and has helped push the Canadian dollar to just over half a cent from parity with its US counterpart. At one point on Monday, the Canadian dollar reached CA$1.0051 US dollars or..."
"The dollar is narrowly mixed, with gains of 0.2% against the euro and Swiss franc and declines of 0.5% against the Canadian dollar, 0.3% versus the kiwi, 0.2% relative to the yen and sterling and 0.1%..."
"Currency trading with the U.K. poundSterling is gaining ground in forex trading on the currency market today as risk appetite sets in. Also helping in currency trading with the U.K. pound is the fact..."
"Currency trading quiet, but dollar slippingThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market as investors and traders look for higher gains in riskier investments. Earlier, the U..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-05 10:27
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
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trading
"The Japanese yen has fallen 5% against the Dollar over the last month, and 10% since touching a record high in November. Since this certainly isn’t explainable in the context of the EU debt cris..."
"The dollar surged after the non-farm payrolls report because job growth excluding census workers was very strong.
With the absence of U.S. equity traders, we did not see the risk rally that tends to..."
"Forex trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is higher in currency trading on the FX market this morning, thanks to the news that the U.S. economy added jobs. Indeed, the U.S. saw the biggest boost..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-04-02 10:01
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currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
dollar trade,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
report,
trading
"Forex trading forecast for the U.K. poundThe sterling has dropped slightly in forex trading today as the U.S. dollar gains ground. After the employment report in the U.S., showing an increase in job t..."
"Forget about Greece: What about the US, Japan, and the UK? Almost 75% of trading in the forex markets involves some combination of the US Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, and British Pound. This figure ris..."
"On this first day of the new quarter, which happens to also be Mourning Thursday and the day before the U.S. March jobs report, the dollar has eased 0.4% against sterling and the Canadian dollar but r..."
"There?s been a willingness to want to edge away from the dollar and take a bit more risk after some of the data we witnessed from Asia and Europe in the O/N session. However, a holiday shortened week..."
"Economic optimism prompts forex traders to look for higher returnsThe U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to the news that the global economic recovery appears t..."
"The end of the euro emminentJust as the euro was reaching record highs, thanks to the announcement that nearly 1/3 of China's U.S. dollar currency reserves are counterfeit, another bombshell dropped..."
"The dollar weakened 0.6% against sterling and the Swissy and by 0.4% relative to the euro. The dollar strengthened 0.6% against the yen and to its highest level since the first week of 2010...."
"For awhile yesterday, it seemed that ?riga-mortis? had hit set in as Capital Markets sat patiently for the first wrong move in their opinion to occur. It?s not a finely balanced market. Investors have..."
"German labor data helps the euro in forex tradingThe euro is gaining in forex trading as German labor data comes back strong. This news is helpful to a euro zone that has been looking for good news si..."
"Employment data sends greenback lower in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is losing steam in forex trading on the currency market today as investors consider the latest jobs data. The ADP report indica..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 08:14
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consumer confidence,
currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
employment,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
report,
trading
"EUR/USD declined significantly after it has set a new highest level in more than a week today. It looks like the positive consumer confidence and home price dynamics have help..."
"The U.S. dollar lost 0.9%, 0.5%, and 0.4% against its Canadian, New Zealand and Australian counterparts. The greenback also fell 0.7% against sterling but is otherwise steady, showing a 0.1% upt..."
"Currency market and economic dataImportant economic data is due to be released today -- data that is likely to affect the currency market. Yesterday, news of consumer spending increases in February he..."
"The dollar is unchanged against the yen. Both have fallen 1.0% against the Australian dollar, 0.8% relative to the kiwi, 0.6% against the euro, 0.5% against the Canadian dollar and sterling, and..."
"Forex trading with the U.K. poundSterling is seeing gains in currency trading on the FX market this morning, thanks to some favorable data, and the fact that there is a bit of a return to risk appetit..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-29 10:25
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bear,
cable,
currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
pound,
profit,
report,
trading
"Aussie in currency tradingThe Australian dollar is rallying in forex trading on the currency market this morning, with a little help from the return of risk appetite. Investors are looking for s..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-29 10:20
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aussie,
currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trading,
gold,
investment,
market,
trading
"First-quarterend 2010 coincides with the Easter and Passover holiday, a time of thinning volume. 1Q10 was a good period for the dollar and a bad one for the euro and sterling. Dollar/yen m..."
"European Union leaders have put forward a financial aid package for Greece reported to be worth ?22 billion (US$29.3 billion). The euro gained more than half a cent on the US dollar to $1.3364, after..."
"The dollar fell by 0.9% against the euro and also lost 0.6% against the Swissy, 0.5% relative to sterling, and 0.3% against the kiwi and yen. The dollar rose 0.3% against the Canadian dollar and..."
"Is the SNB ready to back off a little in currency manipulation?Since March of 2009, the Swiss National Bank has been fairly straightforward regarding its methods of buying foreign currencies in order..."
"U.S. dollar down slightly in forex tradingThe U.S. government revised the GDP numbers from Quarter 4 of 2009 down to 5.6% from 5.9%. However, that change isn't enough to affect the largely positive se..."
"The dollar has lost 0.7% against the kiwi, 0.6% versus sterling, 0.5% against the Canadian and Australian dollars, 0.4% relative to the Swiss franc and yen and 0.3% against the euro. Aid to Gree..."
"Forex trading with the U.S. dollarAfter relative strength, the U.S. dollar is moving lower in currency trading on the FX market. For now, forex traders are assuming that the EU summit will come up wit..."
"The Forex isn’t reacting on the macroeconomic indicators today as the markets are shaken by the cut of the Portuguese credit rating by Fitch age..."
"With rating agency Fitch downgrading Portugal’s sovereign debt rating and Germany continuing to whine about bailing out Greece, who can blame forex traders for dumping euros? A flight to quality..."
"Currencies reflect active risk plays. The yen gained 0.9% against the dollar, which otherwise advanced by 1.1% against the euro and Swissy, 0.9% relative to the kiwi, 0.7% against the Australian..."
"Chinese executives are joining U.S. President Barack Obama in backing a stronger yuan, even as Premier Wen Jiabao says the currency isn?t undervalued.
Yang Yuanqing, chief executive officer of Beijing..."
"Greenback moves higher in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is surging in currency trading on the FX market as the debt situation in Europe deteriorates. There may be some furor over health care reform in..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-24 11:24
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex market,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
rate,
spread,
trading
"Euro selloff on the currency marketThe euro is struggling in forex trading right now, thanks to a number of developments in the European debt drama. Between Greece, and now Portugal, the euro zone has..."
"The dollar rose against the euro today as the U.S. stock markets went up despite the minor fall in the existing home sales. The Richmond Fed index on the..."
"On the day after the House approved healthcare reform, the dollar has risen 0.6% against sterling, 0.3% relative to the euro, 0.2% against the yen and Australian dollar and 0.1% against the Canadian..."
"Clarity of the ?health bill? tried pressurizing the dollar index or was it the pending SNB intervention? Not sure, but traders positions have been overextended in ?long dollars? and even this morning..."
"Sterling in forex tradingThe pound slipped below 1.5000 in currency trading on the FX market earlier in trading. The move was not much of a surprise, with the news that inflation is cooling in Britain..."
"Forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollarThere are some already bemoaning the death of the U.S. dollar due to the recent passage of the health reform bill. However, these prognostications might be a..."
"The dollar is mostly flat this Monday, edging up 0.1% against sterling, the Swiss franc and the Canadian dollar. It is unchanged against the euro and off 0.1% relative to the yen. The main..."
"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in forex trading as uncertainty takes hold of the markets. There is a laundry list of reasons that the greenback is making gains in..."
"It sounds like the beginning to a bad joke, right? But seriously, why is the Canadian Dollar (aka Loonie) beating the Australian Dollar (AUD) when the two currencies are placed head-to-head?
The curre..."
"The dollar lost 0.2% against the Swissy but shows gains of 0.7% against sterling and 0.3% relative to the euro. Relative to commodity-sensitive currencies, the greenback is up 0.4% against the C..."
"EUR/USD continued its decline today falling down to the weekly lows and then retracing back somewhat. The U.S. fundamentals remain rather weak and unsupporting for the..."
"I wonder if I wasn’t a little glib in my last post ?Dollar Returns to Favor as World?s Reserve Currency?when I implied that the Euro would necessarily continue falling because of ongoing soverei..."
"The Canadian dollar – AKA the “loonie” – came close to a 20-month high earlier today, on its quest to reach parity with its US counterpart. At 7:51 a.m. in New York, the loonie..."
"The euro fell 0.5% against the dollar as a German government officials expressed reservations about giving direct aid to Greece and suggested that maybe Athens should instead seek help from the IMF...."
"channelnewsasia.com - Boris Schlossberg Dollar recovers as markets look past Fed decision NEW YORK - The dollar traded mostly higher Wednesday, regaining its footing a day after a Federal Reserve deci..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 08:24
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bull,
currency,
dollar,
dollar trade,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
market,
rate,
trading
"Can the euro zone remain intact through all of this?The euro continues to struggle in forex trading on the currency market as the problems in Greece continue weighing on the euro zone. European Union..."
"U.K. pound higher in currency tradingThe sterling continues its rally in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks in part to an improvement in risk appetite. Commodity currencies are higher..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 08:07
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currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
employment,
forex,
forex trading,
gold,
market,
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pound,
trading
"Aussie in currency trading on the FX marketThe Australian dollar is moving higher in forex trading today as gold prices gain. Gold prices are moving higher as the Fed expresses its belief that the lab..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 07:59
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"EUR/USD retraced from the yesterday lows set on the bad signals from Europe. Fundamentals that came out in U.S. today aren’t very positive for the dollar, while the..."
"The dollar is down 0.3% against the kiwi and sterling, 0.2% against the Canadian and Swiss currencies, and off 0.1% against the euro and Aussie dollar. It firmed 0.1% against the yen, EU F..."
"U.S. dollar in forex trading todayCautious optimism appears to be the trend for today, as forex traders and other investors consider the possibilities for tomorrow's Fed policy statement. The FOMC beg..."
"Rumor has it that the Dollar is about to make a run. As the credit crisis slowly subsides, (currency) investors are once again looking at the long-term, and they like what they see when it comes to th..."
"There are a few reasons why forex traders should be nervous today, but we believe that the rally in the U.S. dollar is a reflection of the market?s hope that the Fed will come through tomorrow by grow..."
"According to Treasury Department data released today, net U.S. capital inflows contracted abruptly in January, a month that saw the dollar advance by 3.2% against the euro, 2.6% against the Swiss fran..."
"EUR/USD declined rapidly today as the European aid to the troubled Greece meets new obstacles, pushing the Eurozone’s currency down against the U.S. dollar. The..."
"A warning from the Moody’s rating agency that Britain and the United States are closer to losing their AAA ratings hit the pound but not the dollar. Sterling fell 1.0% against the greenbac..."
"We were so close to changing the record after Friday?s US data. However, again we are doomed to listen to the same issues driving Capital Markets this morning. Chinese Premier Wen said he ?opposes cou..."
"Forex trading with the U.S. dollarThe U.S. dollar is headed higher in currency trading on the FX market as risk aversion sets in. Forex traders are a bit nervous right now as uncertainty rules the cur..."
"Sterling in forex tradingCurrency trading on the FX market should consider that the sterling is dropping as traders consider the latest warning from Moody's. The credit rating agency issued warnings t..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-15 09:35
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
finance,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
report,
trading
"Following up on my last post, I want to use this post to write about the long side of the carry trade- specifically the Australian Dollar. The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) observed in a rec..."
"Upward pressure on the dollar has lost steam. As of 16:00 GMT today, the U.S. currency was showing losses for the week of 1.3% against the Canadian dollar and Swiss franc, 0.9% against the euro..."
"The EUR/USD currency pair reached its maximum level since February 11th today before the report on the retail sales was released in U.S. It showed a better than expected..."
"The dollar has lost 0.8% against the Swiss franc, 0.7% relative to the euro, 0.6% against the pound, 0.4% versus the Australian and New Zealand dollars, 0.2% against the Canadian dollar and even 0.1%..."
"The EUR has fallen 10% vs. the dollar in 4-month?s and is now contained in this narrow monthly range. Is this the fair value of the EUR? It?s lost 5% this year over European sovereign debt problems an..."
"The dollar shows no overnight change against the yen, euro and Swiss franc. It’s up 0.1% against the Canadian and New Zealand dollars but off 0.4% against sterling and 0.1% relative to the..."
"How Fast Will Chinese Officials Clamp Down?It appears that Chinese inflation is on the rise again, indicating that the country is seeing strong economic growth. Again. China's leaders are wary of seei..."
"Canadian dollar looks to move toward parity in currency tradingThe outlook for USD/CAD is slightly bearish right now, with the Canadian dollar possibly eying parity in currency trading on the FX marke..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 09:18
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
loonie,
market,
trading
"China recorded a remarkable 46 percent increase in exports in February compared to the same month one year ago. The actual result was considerably higher than the earlier predictions of 35 to 40 perce..."
"The dollar is mixed, with very little change against the euro, Swissy and Canadian dollar, rises of 0.5% against the yen and 0.4% relative to sterling and declines of 0.6% and 0.3% against the New Zea..."
"The market has been grasping at straws with little data to use as fodder, especially in the North American trading sessions. Risk-on, risk-off has been moving on hearsay. China may decouple the Yuan f..."
"The market has been grasping at straws with little data to use as fodder, especially in the North American trading sessions. Risk-on, risk-off has been moving on hearsay. China may decouple the Yuan f..."
"Looking for Fed rate hike could be comingWill a better than expected nonfarm payrolls at the end of last week, and with the recent hike in the Fed discount rate, it looks as though things could be pic..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-10 11:52
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economy,
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forex trading,
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trading
"After hitting a six-week high on Monday, markets tumbled in early trading as investors paused to take a closer look at recent data. Both the euro and sterling fell against the dollar and oil, despite..."
"The dollar fell 0.6% against the yen and below the 90/$ level. Otherwise, the dollar advanced 0.8% against sterling, 0.5% relative to the euro and kiwi, 0.4% against the Swiss franc, and 0.3% ve..."
"Currency trading with the euroThe euro continues to struggling in forex trading on the currency market, with a number of concerns weighing. The 16-nation currency is still dealing with the debt proble..."
"A larger-than-expected rise in housing starts helped push the Canadian dollar to a six-week high against its US counterpart. The Loonie touched C$1.0257 on news that the number of housing starts incre..."
"The dollar retreated 0.6% against the kiwi, 0.4% against the Australian dollar, 0.2% relative to the Canadian and Swiss currencies, and 0.1% versus the euro, but the greenback moved 0.2% higher agains..."
"Will the yen appreciate in March?For some reason, many forex traders believe that March is, seasonally, a good month for the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar. The main reason is that March is at k..."
"The dollar is going to end this week trading near neutrality versus the euro as several days of alternating risk appetite and aversion moved markets both ways during the&..."
"Currency movements continue to be choppy and mixed from the standpoint of a dollar holder. So far this past week, the greenback recorded gains of more than 1.0% against sterling and the yen but..."
"The dollar is narrowly mixed with gains of 0.3% against the yen, no change versus sterling and the Swiss franc, and declines of 0.5% relative to the kiwi, 0.3% against the Australian dollar and 0.1% v..."
"Euro struggles in currency tradingThe euro is struggling in forex trading as events continue to keep the 16-nation currency weak. Indeed, the euro is down in currency trading on the FX market while th..."
Blog:
Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-05 09:21
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announcement,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
market,
pound,
rate,
trading
"Japanese yen performance in forex trading depends on U.S. dataRight now, the current USD/JPY rally is expected to peter out. Which is unfortunate from the viewpoint of the Japanese, who like to have t..."
"The dollar has risen 0.2% against the Swiss and 0.1% versus sterling and the euro, but the greenback is down 0.2% against the Canadian dollar and 0.1% versus the yen. Bigger dollar moves have be..."
"Fed Beige Book shows improvement in 9 out of 12 districtsThe U.S. economy is showing improvement, and that is providing a backdrop for a strong dollar in forex trading. Indeed, reports from the Fed's..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-04 09:03
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dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
inflation,
market,
pound,
rate,
real estate,
report,
trading
"The dollar continued to fall versus the euro this Wednesday despite positive data provided by the monthly ISM non-manufacturing report, as, once again, news involving Greece a..."
"The dollar and yen slid 0.6% against sterling, 0.4% against the euro and Swissy, and 0.3% against the Canadian dollar. The greenback is unchanged against the Aussie dollar but 0.6% higher agains..."
"Greek cabinet unveils 4.8 bln euro austerity planFOREX-Euro rises vs dollar after Greek austerity plans Trading in the euro/dollar was volatile and markets remained wary over whether the plan would be..."
"Sterling sees some gains in forex tradingAfter weeks of being pummeled by the U.S. dollar, the U.K. pound is finally heading higher in currency trading on the FX market. Sterling is not that much high..."
"Euro in forex tradingThe euro is firming in forex trading against the U.S. dollar this morning as Greece announces an austerity plan. The announcement of a plan comes despite concerns by the Greek pop..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 08:39
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bank,
currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
finance,
forex,
forex trading,
investment,
market,
report,
trading
"Britain’s periodic fiscal problems,chronic large trade deficits, comparatively high inflation and the enormous offshore holdings of sterling have made that currency an object of speculative sell..."
"Japan’s lower house passed a record trillion-dollar (92.3 trillion yen) budget today that includes issuing 44.3 trillion yen in new bonds. The budget included measures to pay for new child-care..."
"Citing strong “domestic demand growth” – tempered by a robust Canadian dollar and weak demand for exports in the United States continuing to act as “significant drags” on..."
"The Canadian dollar rose for the third straight day, gaining 0.6 percent to $1.0353 against the US dollar by 7:20 AM in Toronto. It is expected that even though the economy is recovering faster than p..."
"The Greek credit crisis continues to bog down the euro as investors abandon the currency in favor of the US dollar. Latest estimates have Greece’s debt in the range of ?300 billion ($US 419 bill..."
"Lessening risk aversion is reflected in firmer yen and higher stocks. The dollar firmed 0.2% against the euro, Swiss franc and sterling even though aid for Greece from Germany and France appears..."
"Euro forex trading forecastThe euro continues to struggle in currency trading on the FX market, with concerns over the Greek situation manifest. In earlier trading, the euro took a dive. It has recove..."
"Forex trading with the AussieThe Australian dollar is somewhat subdued today in currency trading on the FX market, in spite of its hike to the benchmark rate. After some concern that the RBA would hav..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 09:30
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economy,
forex,
forex trading,
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"I was on CNBC Australia last night talking about the outlook for the Australian dollar and the upcoming RBA rate decision
"
"The dollar pared much of the euro’s advance from last week as several reports in the U.S. indicated that economic improvements in the country are far more..."
"Although good for building national pride, a strengthening dollar creates new challenges of U.S. exporters. A near-doubling of the U.S. versus euro area PMI differential in manufacturing in Janu..."
"Sterling opened March with a 2.5% drop against the dollar and is 6.4% weaker than on February 1. The greenback otherwise also advanced 0.7% against the Swiss franc, 0.6% versus the euro, 0.5% re..."
"Sterling sinks through 1.5000 in currency tradingThe U.K. pound has plunged against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. The sterling has sunk through the 1.5000 level in currency..."
"Forex trading forecast for the AussieThe Australian economy has been performing quite well throughout the global recession, and appears to be growing quite quickly. However, the forex trading forecast..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-03-01 09:08
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
market,
point,
rate,
trading
"The yen, commodities and most stocks rose during February. The dollar and long-dated bond yields were mixed, while European currencies depreciated.
10-Yr Yield
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Chg vs End-Ja..."
"This past week saw the dollar perform better in the minds of analysts than in the marketplace. Gloom about Europe’s peripheral members — affectionately known as the PIIGS for Portuga..."
"The U.S. dollar posted its sharpest decline versus the euro today despite a gross domestic product report published today showed growth in the North American economy for ..."
"The dollar lost 0.4% against the kiwi, 0.3% relative to the euro and Swissy, 0.2% versus the Canadian dollar and 0.1% against the Australian dollar. The U.S. currency is up 0.2% against sterling..."
"Heraldsun.com.au - Kathy LienDollar down on US jobless claims Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US rose by 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted 496,000 in the week ended February 20, the US..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 11:19
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aussie,
aussie dollar,
currency,
dollar,
durable goods,
employment,
forex,
goods orders,
manufacture,
market,
report,
trading
"Currency trading with the U.K. poundThe sterling continues to fall in forex trading. Even as the U.S. dollar weakens against the euro and the Japanese yen in currency trading, the U.K. pound continues..."
"The Financial Times carried a long article yesterday by Peter Garnham on the fears for the future of the dollar carry trade. The key takeaway from the article is that China estimates the dollar carry..."
"The dollar allowed the euro to retreat slightly after the Eurozone currency reached the lowest level in 2010 versus the greenback, as unemployment figures and..."
"Uneasiness about Europe sent the yen and dollar higher. The yen gained 0.9% against the dollar and hit a one-year high against the euro of 120.20. At the new peak, the yen is 41.4% higher..."
"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is falling in forex trading as Europe frets about the situation in Greece. Moody's warned that Greece faces another downgrade to its sovereign debt rating if aus..."
"Sterling continues to tank against the dollar in forex tradingThe British economy may require more quantitative easing, according to some policymakers. While it is far from a foregone conclusion, the..."
"After the dollar gained in the beginning of the week as the U.S. economy provided traders with more optimism than in the Eurozone, the greenback slid..."
"Market prices for commodities – particularly metals and energy – fell on Tuesday as investors digested the latest economic news. News from the Eurozone countries has been especially worris..."
"?Fear? loves the dollar. Conspiracy theories are rampant in Europe. It?s like watching a soap opera, a bad one, where you know what the next line is going to be. One plot has Greece blackmailing neigh..."
"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today, due mostly to U.S. dollar weakness. With the Greeks on strike against austerity measures suggest..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 11:58
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financial,
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forex trading,
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"U.S. dollar falls in forex tradingYesterday, the U.S. dollar was seeing a bit of a rally. At that point, it was all about risk aversion. Today, the story is a bit different. Right now, it's all about..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 11:47
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"A surprise drop in German business confidence – the first decline in 11 months – caused the euro to fall and pushed European stocks into negative territory. The Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index l..."
"The British Pound tumbled today losing a full cent to the US dollar as Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England England, suggested that the economic recovery has not been as robust as anticipated..."
"Leverage is the amount of currency one can control relative to the amount of capital one has.The Reality about Leverage Leverage has become a scapegoat for poor risk management in trading. I fee..."
"Currency trading with the Japanese yenThe yen is moving higher in forex trading on the currency market today, gaining against all major currencies. Indeed, even though the U.S. dollar is making solid..."
"Forex trading on the currency marketThe U.S. dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today. Risk appetite is fading right now as global equities retreat, and economic data from a..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 09:27
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currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
gold,
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oil,
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"The price of oil has risen to a six-week high as reports of a rescue for debt-laden Greece lifted the euro and helped push the US dollar lower.
A weaker dollar makes oil cheaper for buyers in other cu..."
"Kathy Lien quoted by corporate fx.The dollar is not under threat from a rallying euro because "fundamentally, the Eurozone is in worse shape than the US," one foreign exchange hedging strate..."
"Currency trading with the sterlingThe U.K. pound is likely to lose ground going forward in forex trading. Even though the sterling is getting a boost today in currency trading on the FX market, the ga..."
"Currency trading on the FX marketThe U.S. dollar appears to be taking a breather in forex trading on the currency market today. The greenback is mixed in currency trading as the euro and the sterling..."
"Currency trading with the greenbackThe euro is posting gains again in forex trading today. Last week, the euro saw a bit of a rally as it corrected the fact that it has been oversold. However, even th..."
"The dollar is coming off yet another solid week. While attention continued to be riveted on the high debt and deficits of Euroland’s peripheral countries like Greece, Spain, Portugal and I..."
"A 50 basis point increase in the Federal Reserve’s Discount Rate lifted the dollar to a nine-month high against the euro. The increased confidence in the buck worked against oil prices, sending..."
"Gold eased in Europe on Friday as the U.S. dollar surged to nine-month highs versus the euro, but erased much of its earlier decline as investors bought the precious metal to hedge against financial m..."
"U.S. dollar pulls back against the greenback in currecncy tradingEuro is getting back its own in forex trading today, after dropping on the news that the Fed had decided to hike the discount rate. Thi..."
"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar got quite the boost in overnight forex trading after the Federal Reserve announced that it is hiking the discount rate by 25 basis points. By now, th..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-19 12:00
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forex trading,
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trading
"What is the difference between the Discount Rate and the Fed Funds Rate?
On Thursday February 18th, the Federal Reserve surprised the markets by raising the discount rate by 25bp to 0.75 percent, sen..."
"Burger King’s decision this week to raise the price of a double cheeseburger from $1 to $1.19 and to remove one slice of cheese from the double cheeseburger on its dollar menu (they now call it..."
"The EUR/USD oscillated considerably today after reaching the lowest price in 9 months as mixed data published in the U.S. caused divergent opinions among traders towards..."
"Now we wait and see what policy makers deliver us. Fear of the unknown has made many beginning lose some of this weeks risk appetite. Capital markets continue to wait for the transparent transcript fr..."
"The dollar is 0.6% higher against sterling and shows gains of 0.4% against the kiwi, 0.3% versus the euro, Swiss franc and Aussie dollar and 0.1% relative to the Canadian dollar. The dollar has..."
"U.K. pound in forex tradingThe sterling appears to be continuing downtrend in currency trading on the FX market. The U.K. pound can't seem to get a break in forex trading, as traders seem focused on c..."
"Euro forex trading forecastRight now, the euro is seeing some success in forex trading on the currency market, gaining against the U.S. dollar as jobless claims disappoint. However, there is speculati..."
"The dollar outperformed virtually all of the 16 main traded currencies as domestic reports ranging from manufacturing to housing showed better than expected numbers for t..."
"After falling sharply Tuesday, the dollar recovered 0.5% against the yen, 0.4% relative to the euro and Swissy, 0.3% against sterling, 0.2% against the kiwi and 0.1% against the Australian dollar...."
"Greenback gets boost in currency trading from economic dataThe U.S. dollar is rebounding today in forex trading on the currency market, thanks to some positive economic data. Housing starts are higher..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-17 11:03
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
employment,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
gold,
industrial production,
market,
pound,
trading
"The dollar erased yesterday’s advanced versus the euro as better than expected corporate earnings brought risk appetite back to trading markets as speculations suggested..."
"Reserve Bank of Australia likely to raise rates soonThe risk trade is seeing a little bit of success today in currency trading, but risk appetite is not exactly the only thing going for the Aussie rig..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 09:01
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aussie,
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currency,
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dollar,
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trading
"Holidays in North America, Asia, and South America to dampen activity today: U.S. Presidents Day, Canadian Family Day, Chinese Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras in Brazil.
The dollar is narrowly mixed, sh..."
"Currency trading on the FX marketEven though U.S. markets are closed for the day, there are still things happening in forex trading. Indeed, the FX market is a global market, so there is plenty going..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-15 11:15
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aussie,
bank,
currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
fx market,
kiwi,
loonie,
market,
report,
trading
"and China!How is China’s move affecting the U.S. dollar, gold and commodities? Boris Schlossberg, director of currency research at GFT Forex, Jim Steel, chief commodities analyst at HSBC and Pe..."
"In January, the Canadian Dollar (aka Loonie) registered its worst monthly performance since June. Many analysts pointed to this as proof that its run was over, after coming tantalizingly close to pari..."
"Risk aversion has the dollar grinding higher, but I’d like to focus this week’s Foreign Exchange Insights essay on the longer term prognosis.
During the first 25 years of flexible exchange..."
"Gold fell 1.5 per cent to below $1,080 (U.S.) an ounce on Friday as the U.S. dollar hit a seven-month high versus a basket of currencies after China unveiled a surprise hike in commercial banks’..."
"The U.S. dollar rallied 1.4% against the Australian dollar, 1.1% against the Swiss franc, 1.0% against the euro, 0.8% against the kiwi, 0.7% versus sterling, 0.6% relative to the Canadian dollar and e..."
"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is solid today in forex trading on the currency market as a number of factors come into play. First of all, spending in December turns out to have b..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 12:16
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consumer sentiment,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
market,
oil,
report,
retail sales,
trading
"European Union President Herman Van Rompuy announced today that EU leaders have reached a deal to help Greece address its debt issues. The news saw the euro gain on the dollar and lifted European mark..."
"Australian employment surged past all forecasts for a fifth straight month in January while the jobless rate surprised by diving to an 11-month low, reigniting talk that interest rates would have to g..."
"The U.S. dollar slumped 1.5% against the Australian dollar, 0.8% versus the kiwi, 0.4% against the yen and Canadian dollar, and 0.1% against the euro and pound. The Swiss franc is unchanged agai..."
"Currency trading with the AussieThe Australian dollar is getting a boost in forex trading as the risk trade is on -- for some currencies. In currency trading, the Aussie is getting a little help from..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-11 09:43
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aussie,
bank,
currencies,
currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
economy,
forex,
forex trading,
market,
trading
"Forex trading with the greenbackYesterday, Ben Bernanke provided a boost for the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market by indicating that monetary policy could tighten rather sooner than ex..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-11 09:36
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currency,
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dollar,
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fx market,
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pound,
rate,
trading
"The U.S. dollar pared losses versus the euro today despite the negative numbers brought by a trade balance report published today, since the Greek crisis is still the..."
"The dollar is narrowly mixed, with gains of 0.4% against sterling and 0.2% relative to the Australian and New Zealand dollars but drops of 0.3% against the Canadian dollar and 0.1% versus the Swiss fr..."
"Caution remains the story in currency tradingEven though equities have been doing well in Europe today, the euro has not been following suit in forex trading. Instead, the euro is lower, weakening aga..."
"U.S. dollar gains against sterling and euro in forex tradingThe debt issues plaguing both Greece and Dubai continue to affect currency trading on the FX market. Even though equities in Europe and Asia..."
"Markets rallied today as speculation grows that Greece will receive an economic bail-out to help the beleaguered nation deal with its rising deficit. The Standard & Poor?s 500 Index rose 1.6 perc..."
"Oil approached $73 a barrel by mid-day trading in London today as a weaker US dollar had investors turning to crude. The price for March delivery rose 85 cents to $72.74 a barrel by 1:30 pm.
“A..."
"The euro gained on both the dollar and the pound today as traders set aside their worries over the debt levels facing several Euro Zone countries. European leaders – including
European Central B..."
"The euro rallied and emerging-market stocks recovered from the worst three-day slide in a year on speculation Greece will get European help to tackle its budget deficit. U.S. stock-index futures advan..."
"Commodity currencies have firmed against the U.S. dollar, and the euro and Swissy have recovered, too, despite continuing worries about Greek, Spanish, and Portuguese public finances. The greenb..."
"Currency trading toolsOne of the things you can do to help find trends for EUR/USD in forex trading is to look at equities. The way that equities perform often correlates to how well the euro does in..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 09:33
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currencies,
currency,
currency trade,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trade,
forex trading,
rate,
report,
trading
"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market today, falling as events in Europe spark risk appetite. Greek rescue hopes are likely to foll..."
"The Canadian dollar gained 0.3 percent on the US dollar climbing to C$1.0683 from Friday’s close of C$1.0716.
"
"social networking to connect contestants in a unique way A worldwide online trading contest that started Sunday, Feb. 7, set new benchmarks for the extent of cash and other prizes offered, and linking..."
"EUR/USD moves higher in currency tradingThe euro is rebounding in forex trading on the currency market today. The 16-nation currency is showing some strength after a couple weeks of taking a beating..."
"Lack of major economic data means quiet week for dollar in currency tradingThe forex trading forecast for the U.S. dollar looks to be a bit staid for the coming week. With very little economic data se..."
"The Canadian dollar gained 0.1 percent on its US counterpart by 7:15 a.m. in Toronto on Friday to C$1.0730 from C$1.0744 yesterday. The loonie receive a boost on a jobs report from Statistics Canada s..."
"Trichet is finding it difficult to convince global investors of the strength of European solidarity. The PIIGS, one by one, are being set upon methodically by capital markets. They are losing credibil..."
"Currency market in risk aversion modeThe currency market is in risk aversion mode, sending the U.S. dollar higher in forex trading this morning. The greenback is up against the sterling and the euro i..."
"The euro fell to a seven-month low against the US dollar today as investors continue to fret over the fate of several highly-indebted countries within the Euro zone. These countries – lumped tog..."
"The dollar, yen and JGB yields are up. Stocks and commodities are lower. Markets await several central bank policy decisions and fret about long-term fiscal problems in Greece and other co..."
"U.S. dollar gains against sterling, euro in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is gaining against the sterling and the euro in forex trading today. High beta currencies are losing out as risk aversion rises..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-04 09:18
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currency,
currency trading,
dollar,
forex,
forex trading,
market,
point,
rate,
trading
"EUR/USD lower in currency tradingThe euro forex trading forecast shows the likelihood of a long struggle. EUR/USD is reaching multi-month lows as risk aversion sets in, and as economic realities in th..."
"In 2009, so-called commodity currencies – both individually and as a group – registered record-breaking gains. The Brazilian Real and the South African Rand finished up more than 30%, whil..."
"Last month, the U.S. economy improved relative to Euroland in service-sector industries as well as manufacturing. As the dollar strengthened, such was the sense of the two economies that investo..."
"The dollar has lost 0.4% against the Australian dollar, 0.3% relative to the kiwi, euro and Swiss franc, and 0.1% against sterling and the Canadian dollar. A 0.1% uptick against the yen further..."
"Euro lower in forex trading against the U.S. dollarGreece has announced a reform package that includes higher taxes in order to try and get the country back on the right track fiscally. Euro zone lead..."
"Australia’s central bank has surprised the markets by keeping interest rates on hold at 3.75%.
Most analysts had been expecting rates to rise to 4%, and news of the rate freeze sent the value of..."
"The Aussie dollar relapsed 1.1% against its U.S. counterpart after a surprise decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia not to implement a fourth rate hike now.
The greenback otherwise slid 0.3% relat..."
"Is the euro ready to turnaround in forex trading?Today, the euro is showing some fight, struggling its way toward 1.4000 in forex trading. That level still remains a ceiling, but the euro is doggedly..."
"Aussie plummets in forex tradingThe Aussie is plummeting in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to the decision made by the Reserve Bank of Australia today. Many analysts and forex trad..."
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Global Forex BlogTidsstämpel: 2010-02-02 08:56
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"The U.S. dollar has had an incredible run over the past 2 months, leading many traders to wonder whether the dollar is overvalued. The answer is NO. Based upon purchasing power parity, all of the ma..."
"The dollar started the week reverting last week’s trend versus the euro and dropped as risk appetite reappeared in markets this Monday, forcing equities up and ..."
"Futures market pricing indicates a 71 per cent chance that the RBA will increase the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4 per cent when the board meets in Sydney today, for the first time this y..."
"The dollar gained 0.7% against sterling and 0.5% relative to the Australian dollar overnight. Other dollar rates have moved only marginally, with 0.1% upticks against the New Zealand and Canadia..."
"By default, the dollar?s rise is not fundamental in nature. The currency?s strength is been driven by the relative ?weakness? of the EUR. Investors are losing faith in the European plan and with risk..."
"Forex trading forecast for the greenbackThe forex trading forecast for the greenback continues to look strong. Indeed, the U.S. dollar has been performing rather well against other major currencies in..."
"U.S. dollar pummels U.K. pound in forex tradingFiscal concerns are causing trouble for the sterling in currency trading on the FX market today. Even though data is improving in Britain, fiscal concern..."
"In October, I wrote about a “separation” that had taken place in currency markets between the “sick” currencies and the “healthy” currencies. At the time, I argued..."
"Risk aversion staged a comeback at the start of 2010 and was manifested in a stronger yen and dollar, lower bond yields, weaker equity markets, and softer commodity prices.
10-Yr Yield
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"Market confidence continues to build that 2010 is going to be a good year for the dollar. The U.S. currency clawed through several big figures this past week such as 1.40 per euro, 90 on the yen..."
"The dollar touched a new record for 2010 versus the euro as a quarterly gross domestic product report published today surprised traders with actual figures coming conside..."
"The euro fell to its lowest point in six months against the dollar today as investors continue to shun the currency amidst growing concerns with the status of Greece’s overwhelming debt. Despite..."
"The EUR/USD continued its losing streak today despite worse-than-expected data published in the United States. The dollar declined versus most of the main traded currenci..."
"After the impressive rally in the US Dollar at the end of 2009, many market observers predicted that the end was near for the Dollar carry trade. That’s because volatility is the sworn enemy of..."
"Only a year ago, who could have conceived of such a possibility? At the time, the Canadian Dollar (aka Loonie) was in the doldrums, as a result of the credit crunch and concomitant collapse in commodi..."
"The Chinese Yuan (RMB) spent all of 2009 pegged to the Dollar at 6.83. Since the Dollar depreciated against almost every other currency during that time period, the Yuan has fallen against these curre..."
"The September issue of Currency Trader Magazine was released today. Some of the highlights include:
A look at an advanced carry trade strategy involving the Swiss Franc.
The CFTC gains jurisdiction..."
"If you are considering, long term investment, like one or two months than Polish currency might be interesting for you. For the last year it got stronger and stronger. Just checkout the charts below..."
"Interesting article at Vanguard, author explains how Forex market should operate. Article is based on proposal for a liberalized foreign exchange market in Nigeria and its economic benefits.Two most i..."
"Recently i was watching movie Zeitgeist. Pretty cool movie if you haven't seen it i advice you to do it. It consists of three parts first is about Christianity and Jesus, second amd third are about Am..."