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Oil Dips Below $75 a Barrel


"Oil prices were off slightly as investors digested the latest US Employment Report, falling by 35 cents at $74.67 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On Thursday, oil g..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-03 15:13
Taggar: economy, employment, oil, report, trading

Will the Swiss Franc Continue to Gain in Currency Trading?


"Risks to the Swiss franc rallyOne of the best performers this year on the FX market has been the Swiss franc. It has everything going for it: traditional safe haven status and an expanding economy wit..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-03 09:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, fx market, inflation, market, trading

U.K. Pound Still Has Struggles in Forex Trading


"Sterling in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is still struggling overall in forex trading on the currency market. Earlier today, sterling saw a sell off in currency trading. However, for now, the U.K. p..."

US Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 472,000


"New claims for jobless benefits for the week ending August 28th fell by 6,000 to 472,000 compared to the previous week. Employment remains a concern as companies hold off on hiring on fears that the e..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-02 19:56
Taggar: economy, employment, financial, rate

Best Reason to Buy Euros?


"The best reason to buy euros is because this man likes ‘em! Premier Wen Jiabao, the leader of China said last night that China and Western Countries should work together to enhance the world&..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 17:30
Taggar: economy

Manufacturing on the Increase in China


"For the first time in four months, China’s Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) recorded an increase rising to 51.7 in August from 51.2 in July. A number above 50 on the index indicates an increase in..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 15:07
Taggar: economy

Fed Could Buy More Debt


"Meeting minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s August meeting released yesterday indicate that the Bank is prepared to buy more US debt if the economy were to worsen “appreciably”. Th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-01 14:59
Taggar: bank, economy, market

Rising Oil Supply Suggests Activity Weakening


"A recent survey of industry insiders indicates that US crude oil inventories have increased and are approaching a one-month high. The slowing demand for energy adds further to the evidence that the US..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-31 15:14
Taggar: economy, market, oil

India?s Economy Growing at 8.8%


"During the second quarter of the year, India’s economy grew by 8.8 percent over the same time period last year. This is the best single-quarter result in over two years for the world’s sec..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-31 15:01
Taggar: economy

Euro Gets a Little Help in Forex Trading


"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..."

Bernanke Touts ?Unconventional? Policy Moves to Boost Economy


"US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke used a meeting of central bankers at Jackson Hole, Wyoming to reveal four “unconventional” policy options the Fed could use to lift the US economy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-30 15:15
Taggar: bank, economy, inflation

U.K. Pound Higher in Currency Trading


"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..."

U.S. Dollar Mixed in Forex Trading


"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..."

US GDP Grows by 1.6%


"The revised Gross Domestic Product surpassed predictions according to results released by the US Commerce Department this morning. The new figures indicate a 2.4 percent increase for the second quarte..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-27 15:39
Taggar: economy, profit, rate

Construction Boosts UK Economy


"An 8.5 percent increase in construction helped grow the UK economy by a more-than-expected 1.2 percent in the second quarter of the year. The result surpassed the predicted 1.1 percent figure and was..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-27 14:41
Taggar: economy, rate

Forex Traders Await Ben Bernanke's Speech


"Currency trading on the FX marketThe currency market is rather quiet today, as forex traders await Ben Bernanke's speech. Bernanke is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. Eastern in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, at..."

What Does Japan Need For Growth?


"Kathy Lien, director of currency research at GFT, says as an export-dependent economy, Japan needs its trade partners to bounce back to stimulate its growth. She speaks to CNBC's Martin Soong and Adam..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-26 10:44
Taggar: currency, economy

Focus Shifts to U.S. Dollar as Jackson Hole Symposium Gets Underway


"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..."

U.S. Dollar Drops Against the Canadian Dollar in Forex Trading


"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..."

US New Home Sales Fall 12.4%


"Sales of new homes in the US fell by 12.4 percent to an annualized rate of 276,000 units. This is the lowest rate since data was first collected in 1963 according to the Commerce Department and is see..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-25 19:59
Taggar: economy, rate

Noda Yen for me thank you


"Its fear that is driving capital markets, the kind of thing that may reinforce the idea of a double-dip recession, not fundamentals or technical?s. An Irish downgrade three-months ago would have sunk..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-25 12:08
Taggar: economy, market

Euro Gains the Upper Hand in Forex Trading


"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..."

Aussie Falls in Forex Trading as Risk Aversion Sets In


"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..."

U.S. Dollar Tanks in Forex Trading, Thanks to Economic Concerns


"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..."

U.S. Dollar Mostly Higher in Forex Trading


"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..."

Canada Sees Slowdown in Growth


"The rate of growth in the Canadian economy slowed in July, falling to 0.4 percent from 0.7 percent the previous month. Most sectors continued to show increases, although Retail Sales fell by 0.6 perce..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-20 16:33
Taggar: economy, rate, retail sales

U.S. Dollar Looks for Strength on Risk Aversion


"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..."

Intervention Looms as Yen Closes in on Record High


"It was only a few weeks ago that I last wrote about the possibility of intervention on behalf of the Japanese Yen, and frankly, not a whole lot has changed since then. On the other hand, the Japanese..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-20 08:02
Taggar: bank, economy, rate

Housing Glut Hurting Recovery: Obama


"An over-supply of homes is hampering economic recovery in the US said President Obama during a stop in Ohio. “The housing market is still a big drag on the economy as a whole,” the Preside..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-19 15:04
Taggar: economy, market

UK Chancellor Warns Recovery to be ?Choppy?


"In a speech to the British business community, Chancellor George Osborne said there was good reason to be “cautiously optimistic” with respect to the economy, but the recovery itself will..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-18 15:19
Taggar: economy

Bank of Japan you are costing us money


"Oh, can?t you feel the relief? No double dip! Yields and stocks soared yesterday. Don’t bet too heavily on it. It?s probably an even bet that ?the? dip is within our grasp. With US growth being..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-18 12:17
Taggar: economy, industrial production

U.K. Pound Finds Support in Forex Trading


"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..."

Euro Rises vs. Dollar as Stock Markets Gain


"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 ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-17 15:25
Taggar: dollar, economy, market

US Producer Prices Index Up 0.2%


"For the first time since March, the Producer Price Index rose, gaining 0.2 percent in July. The increase is helping to offset fears of deflation within the US economy which continues to struggle. Over..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-17 15:08
Taggar: economy, financial, margin, price index, sell price

China now Number Two


"China surpassed Japan as the world?s second-largest economy last quarter, capping the nation?s three- decade rise from Communist isolation to emerging superpower. Japan?s nominal gross domestic produc..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-16 14:28
Taggar: economy

Euro Slows Down in Forex Trading


"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..."

Risk Aversion Increases on the FX Market


"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..."

Few Feeling Confident or Lucky on This Friday the Thirteenth


"A mid-August Friday afternoon and Friday the thirteenth no less would be a precarious place for currency traders to sit in the best of circumstances, and these are certainly not that.  Trouble lu..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-13 20:37
Taggar: currency, currency trade, economy, market

EU Growth expands


"Europe?s economy expanded more than economists forecast in the second quarter as the fastest growth in Germany in two decades powered the region?s recovery. Gross domestic product in the 16-nation eur..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-13 12:37
Taggar: economy

Euro Slips Lower in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with EUR/USDThe euro is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market today, seeing plenty of downside risk. Earlier in the session, the euro got a little bit of a boost from t..."

Bank of Japan Stepping it Up?


"Is the Bank of Japan stepping things up? In a very unusual move, BoJ Governor Shirakawa said earlier today: “There are substantial fluctuations in the foreign exchange and stock markets mainl..."

Greece sinks another -1.5%


"The Greek economy shrank by a further 1.5% in the second quarter of the year, Greece’s statistics agency has said. That adds to 0.8% decline in GDP recorded for the first three months of the yea..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 14:43
Taggar: economy

No Change This Month in South Korean Central Bank Rate


"The decision by the Bank of Korea to leave the seven-day repurchase rate at 2.25% seems to be a pause rather than an indefinite halt in efforts to return to a more normal, less accommodative monetary..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 13:45
Taggar: bank, economy, rate

An Unscheduled Press Conference in Japan


"There’s been lots of attention on the yen after such touched a 15-year high of 84.75/USD on Wednesday.  A Bank of Japan official confirmed the central bank had been checking market yen rate..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-12 13:27
Taggar: bank, economy, finance, market, rate

Aussie Looks to Regain 0.9000 in Currency Trading


"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..."

Euro Continues Downward Spiral in Forex Trading


"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..."

EUR/USD Drops to Lowest Level Since July 23rd


"EUR/USD tumbled down today as yesterday’s dovish FOMC statement shook markets, seriously hurting outlook for the global economy. Today’s reports showed that trade balance de..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 20:13
Taggar: economy, market, oil, report, trade balance

US is Bankrupt


"Let?s get real. The U.S. is bankrupt. Neither spending more nor taxing less will help the country pay its bills. What it can and must do is radically simplify its tax, health-care, retirement and fina..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 15:30
Taggar: bank, economy, financial

Chinas Growth weakens and inflation quickens


"China?s industrial output rose the least in 11 months, retail sales growth eased and new loans climbed less than estimated, adding to signs that a slowdown in the world?s third-biggest economy is deep..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 14:37
Taggar: economy, inflation, retail sales

BOE Cuts Growth Forecast


"Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said inflation will probably slow below the bank?s target in 2012 and growth will be weaker than previously forecast, signaling the U.K. economy may need more emer..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 14:34
Taggar: bank, economy, inflation, rate, report

German IP declines


"Industrial production in Germany, Europe?s largest economy, unexpectedly declined in June led by a drop in investment goods such as machinery and trucks. Production fell 0.6 percent from May, when it..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-06 14:21
Taggar: economy, industrial production, investment

U.S. Economic Performance Under Obama and Bush43


"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..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-05 22:17
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, employment, employment growth

Weak Data Sends Kiwi Tumbling in Forex Trading


"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..."

Challanger Report cuts less than expected y/y


"Job cuts announced by U.S. employers fell in July from a year earlier, a sign of improvement in the labor market. Planned firings dropped 57 percent to 41,676 from 97,373 in July 2009, according to fi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-04 14:40
Taggar: announcement, economy, market

QE2 is sinking the dollar


"The world it seems is waiting for the Fed to cut rates. There is nothing yet carved in stone. Policy makers have indicated that they will most likely pass on next week?s Fed announcement. But, have hi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-04 12:04
Taggar: announcement, economy, fed announcement, rate

Australian Dollar Higher in Currency Trading


"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..."

More Quantitative Easing from the Fed?


"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..."

Risk Rally Going Strong in Currency Trading


"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..."

Mixed Economic Reports Causes Volatility of EUR/USD


"EUR/USD fell at the start of today’s trading session, but later began to rise as some economic indicators suggested that the U.S. economy recovers. Some volatility..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 16:10
Taggar: economy, indicators, report, trading

Canadian Economy Grows by 0.1%


"Statistics Canada reported today that the Canadian economy grew by 0.1 percent in May. A jump in the cost of oil and gas was mostly responsible for the increase. Most other areas of the economy were f..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 15:18
Taggar: economy, oil, real estate, report

China Claims to Be World?s 2nd Largest Economy


"In an interview with China Reform magazine, Yi Gang, China’s chief currency regulator, said that China has surpassed Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy. Gang also noted tha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 15:11
Taggar: currency, economy, rate

US Recession Worse Then Previously Believed


"Recent revisions to US GDP figures by the Commerce Department, suggest that the recession triggered in late 2007 was actually worse then previously believed. According to the latest information, the U..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 15:01
Taggar: analysis, economy, point

US GDP Falls to 2.4%


"The US Commerce Department announced today that the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell to an annualized rate of 2.4 percent in the second quarter, compared to 3.7 percent in the first quarter. The r..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-30 14:54
Taggar: economy, rate

U.S. Dollar Higher on Risk Aversion


"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..."

Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading


"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..."

Euro Breaks 11-Weak High Against Dollar


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-29 15:14
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy

California Declares Fiscal Emergency


"In a bid to pressure lawmakers to pass legislation for a new budget that has been delayed for more than a month, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a fiscal state of emergency. CaliforniaR..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-29 14:56
Taggar: economy

Schiller Says Chance of Double-Dip Recession Remains High


"Robert Schiller, professor of economics at Yale University, believes the economy is still vulnerable to another recession. “For me a double-dip is another recession before we’ve healed fro..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-28 15:54
Taggar: economy

US Durable Goods on the Decline


"The US Commerce Department said today that orders for US durable goods fell 1.0 percent in June after declining a revised 0.8 percent the previous month. The result was a bit of a surprise as analysts..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-28 15:37
Taggar: durable goods, economy, investment, rate

Sterling Moves through 1.56 Level in Forex Trading


"Risk rally on the currency marketThe U.K. pound has moved on to the 1.56 level in currency trading on the FX market. As a result of help from the risk rally on the currency market, sterling has hit a..."

EUR/USD Goes Down on Signs of Improving Economy in U.S.


"EUR/USD currency pair went down today after macroeconomic indicators signaled about improving economic conditions in the U.S. Yesterday’s report about an unexpected surge of ..."

Aussie Heads Higher in Forex Trading


"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..."

Forex Fundamentals: What are the impacts of global crises?


"Forecasting the direction of foreign exchange flows is essentially based on two types of analysis, fundamental and technical. While technical analysis is primarily focused on a stud..."

Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-27 08:23
Taggar: analysis, economy, foreign exchange, forex, technical analysis

Geithner Says Economy Not Likely to Fall Back Into Recession


"US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told ABC’s “This Week” that it was very unlikely that the US economy could slip back into recession. Geithner also suggested that allowing tax..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-26 15:24
Taggar: economy

Euro Gains in Currency Trading


"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..."

U.S. Dollar Slips in Forex Trading


"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..."

Weak Euro Helping Europe and Hurting the United States


"In disinflationary or deflationary times, it pays to have a depreciating currency.  This lesson was underscored in the Great Depression when Britain went off the gold standard before the United S..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-23 20:04
Taggar: currency, economy, gold, inflation, pound, rate

Weak Euro Helping Europe and Hurting the United States


"In disinflationary or deflationary times, it pays to have a depreciating currency.  This lesson was underscored in the Great Depression when Britain went off the gold standard before the United S..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-23 20:04
Taggar: currency, economy, gold, inflation, pound, rate

UK Economy Grows Faster Than Expected


"A big jump in construction helped boost the British economy to a better-than-expected quarterly growth rate of 1.1 percent and nearly doubling the expected growth rate of 0.6 percent. George Buckley..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-23 14:59
Taggar: bank, economy, rate

Risk Rally Sends Euro Higher in Forex Trading


"Currency trading with the euroThere is a risk rally going on right now on the currency market, sending the euro higher in forex trading. Most of the euro's gains today are coming as economic data show..."

Dollar Declines on Poor Macro Reports


"EUR/USD rose today above the yesterday’s open level as the macroeconomic reports from U.S. showed that the economy is recovering too slowly. Employment, housing and econ..."

Euro, Pound Gain in Currency Trading Against the U.S. Dollar


"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..."

Fundamentals Likely to Trip Up U.S. Dollar on Currency Market


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-22 09:12
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Stock Futures Rise on Morgan Stanley Earnings


"Stock index futures in the US rose Wednesday morning on news that Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo both beat expectations. Apple Inc. also provided a lift after issuing a strong earnings forecast. ̶..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-21 15:38
Taggar: economy

Preview of Humphrey-Hawkins Testimony


"On Wednesday and Thursday, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke briefs both houses of Congress on U.S. economic conditions and prospects for monetary policy.  This semi-annual ritual, formerly known as the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 20:38
Taggar: economy, market

Preview of Humphrey-Hawkins Testimony


"On Wednesday and Thursday, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke briefs both houses of Congress on U.S. economic conditions and prospects for monetary policy.  This semi-annual ritual, formerly known as the..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 20:38
Taggar: economy, market

Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates to 0.75%


"As expected, the Bank of Canada announced it was raising the benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 percent. This is the second increase in the past two months and comes as the Canadian eco..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 15:37
Taggar: bank, economy, point, rate

US Housing Starts Disappoint


"US housing starts fell more than expected in June, falling 5.0 percent to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 549,000 units. This is the lowest level of new starts in eight months, providing further..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-20 14:58
Taggar: economy, rate

Down Under Currencies Outperform in Forex Trading


"China helps Aussie and kiwi in currency tradingDown under currencies are outperforming in forex trading today as optimism about China helps matters. Indeed, there is an assumption that China will even..."

USD: Expect More Housing Weakness


"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..."

Mexico and Chile Monetary Policy Reviews


"The Mexican overnight interbank funding rate, 4.5% since July 2009, was left unchanged as expected on Friday.  The rate was reduced in total by 375 basis points last year.  The Mexican econo..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-17 21:59
Taggar: bank, economy, point, rate

Euro Eyes the 1.30 Level Against the U.S. Dollar


"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..."

EUR/USD Extends Rally with Slowdown of U.S. Economic Growth


"EUR/USD advanced for the third day on today’s Forex session after Spain auctioned its debt, easing concern for the nation’s fiscal system and for Eurozon..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-15 16:12
Taggar: economy, forex

China?s Growth Slows to 10.3%


"Expansion in China’s economy eased somewhat in the three months ending in June, falling to 10.3 percent from 11 percent in the first quarter, and nearing the official target of 8 percent. In a b..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-15 14:53
Taggar: economy, inflation

EUR move painful with Bulls now appearing close to top


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-15 12:19
Taggar: bear, currency, dollar, economy, market, retail sales, trading

Fed Members Downgrade Economic Outlook for the U.S.


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-15 09:22
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, inflation, rate, report, trading

The Age of Negativity


"The fear genie is out of the lamp and running wild.  Just read the press headlines.  From a single page in today?s Financial Times, one can choose from ?Three years on, fault lines threaten..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-14 21:02
Taggar: economy, financial

Thailand Gets a Central Bank Rate Hike


"Interest rate normalization has begun in yet another Asian economy.  The Bank of Thailand had delayed that decision because of domestic political unrest.  But officials now conclude that any..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-14 15:39
Taggar: bank, consumption, economy, investment, point, rate

Euro Gains as Dollar Stumbles


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-14 15:19
Taggar: currencies, dollar, economy, report, retail sales

U.S. Dollar Retains Some Strength After Retail Sales


"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..."

U.K. Pound Rallies in Forex Trading


"Sterling heads higher in currency tradingThe U.K. pound is rallying today in forex trading on the currency market. An improving picture in the British economy is helping give the sterling a boost in c..."

Euro Overcomes Portual Downgrade to Move Higher


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-13 11:03
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, report, trading

Trade Deficit Increases -- And So Does Risk Appetite on the FX Market


"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..."

UK Growth Remains Steady at 0.3%


"The Office for National Statistics confirmed today that the UK economy grew 0.3 percent during the first quarter of the year. The ONS also revised growth figures for the second and third quarters of 2..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 15:12
Taggar: economy, report

EUR oversold positions gone the currency can slide


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 12:16
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, market, profit

U.K. Pound Weakens in Currency Trading


"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..."

Bank of England Holds Rates at 0.5%


"The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates on hold at a record low of 0.5% for the 16th consecutive month. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) also decided not to inject any more mone..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-09 14:47
Taggar: bank, economy, inflation, rate

Canadian Job Growth Surpasses Estimates


"Statistics Canada reported this morning that more than 93,200 jobs were created in the Canadian economy in June. This far surpasses the estimate of 15,000 new jobs. The result brought Canada’s n..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-09 14:43
Taggar: economy, employment, market, point, rate, report

New Zealand Dollar Thriving in Obscurity


"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..."

Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-09 07:18
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, spread

Euro Extends Gains, Risk Up on ECB Comments and Data


"Risk is being bought this morning following not so dovish comments from ECB President Trichet and stronger than expected economic data. Going into the ECB meeting, traders were worried that the Cent..."

Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 15:24
Taggar: bank, economy

German Trade increases sharply


"German imports have risen at their fastest rate since unification in 1990, outpacing a sharp rise in exports. Imports rose by 14.8% in May compared with the previous month, while exports grew by 9.2%..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 14:27
Taggar: economy, rate

IMF raises growth estimates


"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for global economic growth this year, from 4.2% to 4.6%. It said the world economy grew strongly in the first part of this year, mainly th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-08 14:24
Taggar: economy, financial

Risk Returns to the Forex Market


"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..."

U.S. Dollar Finds Support in Forex Trading


"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 Forex Trading Forecast: Quantitative Easing Fears


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-07 10:36
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, trading

Forecasters Predict Euro Parity


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-06 20:23
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy

UK Economy Shows Muted Growth


"The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) predicted today that the British economy continued to grow at a rate of between 0.6 and 0.7 percent for the second quarter of the year. The prediction was based..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-06 15:35
Taggar: economy, rate

ECB Dampens Euro Enthusiasm


"Saying that he has “no problem with austerity”, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet yesterday poured cold water on the euro?s mini rally. Despite the pledge to balance stim..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 16:52
Taggar: bank, economy, market

Oil Prices Flat as Investors Consider Demand Needs


"While US market are closed today for the Fourth of July holiday, oil was trading at $72.24 a barrel in Europe after losing 81 cents on Friday. Investors remain uncommitted following last week’s..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:29
Taggar: economy, employment, market, oil, profit, trading, us market

US Loses 125,000 Jobs in June


"Further signs that the US economy remains weak, came in the form of the latest employment figures. According to the Labor Department, 125,000 jobs were lost in June. This is the first time jobs were l..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:07
Taggar: economy, employment

Falling Stocks, Sales Point to Slowdown in China?s Economy


"Although China was the first market to recover after the global recession, the economy has reversed dramatically with the Shanghai composite index falling to a 15-month low. Since its peak last August..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:01
Taggar: economy, market, share, shares

U.S. Dollar Finds Support in Forex Trading


"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..."

US Payrolls fall -125k and Unemployment rate shrinks to +9.5%


"Payrolls declined by 125,000 last month as the US government cut 225,000 temporary workers conducting the 2010 census, Labor Department figures in Washington showed today. Economists projected a decli..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-02 14:50
Taggar: economy, employment, rate

U.S. Dollar Falters in Currency Trading


"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..."

So Many Economic Problems and No Easy Solutions


"The U.S. economy performed worse during the past thirty years than between 1950 and 1980 even though the more recent bloc of time had two fewer recessions.  The table below compares growth in rea..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 20:49
Taggar: economy

Japan?s Unemployment on the Rise, Spending Decreases


"Analysts were caught off guard today on news that Japan’s unemployment rose to 5.2 percent in May from 5.1 percent the previous month. It was expected that unemployment would actually fall sligh..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 15:06
Taggar: economy, employment, report

Stocks Tumble Around the World


"Equities plunged 4.6% in China following a revision to the economy’s index of leading economic indicators to 0.3% from 1.7% reported originally.  This is a a recently developed indicator of..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-29 13:36
Taggar: economy, indicators, market, report

G20 Agrees to Deficit Cuts by 2013


"One of the expected sticking points at the G20 this past weekend in Toronto, was the growing tension between the need to continue to provide stimulus for the global economy, while still addressing gro..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-28 15:11
Taggar: economy, point

US Lowers GDP Estimate


"The US government has lowered its Gross Domestic Product estimate from 3 percent, to 2.7 percent for the second quarter of the current year. A reduction in consumer spending levels was the main reason..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 19:19
Taggar: economy

U.S. Economic Growth: Reflections


"Revised U.S. GDP expanded 2.7% at an annualized rate (saar) last quarter and by a similar 2.4% between 1Q09 and 1Q10.  Although not as good as preliminary indications, growth in the United States..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 16:39
Taggar: economy, rate

More Deflation Ahead for Japan?


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 10:18
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, trading

U.S. GDP Revised Lower, Bank Regulation Passes House and Senate


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-25 10:09
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, leverage, market, trading

New US Jobless Claims Fall by 19k


"The number of new claims for unemployment fell by 19,000 last week to 457,000 new claims. However, the number of people receiving extended benefits rose, indicating that while the economy is still she..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-24 15:32
Taggar: economy, employment, market, report

Fed Appears More Dovish on the Economy


"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..."

EUR/USD Decline Continues as Concern for E.U. Economy Strengthens


"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 ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-22 16:21
Taggar: dollar, economy

Will the Fed Soften Its Assessment of the Economy?


"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..."

China?s reval smokescreen for G8


"Should we really be that surprised of China?s decision to allow greater flexibility of the Yuan? Its boondoggle week, everyone is off to Toronto for the G20. China had to come with a gift so as not to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-21 12:07
Taggar: economy, oil

Carney Says Rate Increases Not ?Preordained?


"Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said yesterday that just because the Bank recently raised interest rates by a quarter point, that does not mean that further rate hikes are “preordained”..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-17 15:08
Taggar: bank, economy, point, rate

US Jobless Claims Increase by 12,000


"The US Labor Department announced that the number of new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose by 12,000 last week to a total of 472,000 new claims. These latest results lend further credence..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-17 14:57
Taggar: economy, employment, market, point, us market

US Wholesale Prices Drop


"A decline in the price of food and energy has pushed wholesale prices down for the second straight month, falling 0.3 percent in May. Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, posted a 0.2 per c..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-16 15:33
Taggar: economy, employment, inflation, rate

Bank of England Faces Difficult Interest Rate Decision


"Less than a week after holding the benchmark lending rate at 0.5 percent, there is talk in some quarters that the Bank of England will soon be forced to reverse its policy of record low interest rates..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-15 22:35
Taggar: bank, economy, inflation, rate, report

Spain Forced to Pay Higher Premiums to Attract Buyers


"Within hours of claiming that it was in significantly better shape than Greece and would therefore not need a bailout, Spain was forced to increase premiums in order to auction 5.2 billion euros (US$6..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-15 15:13
Taggar: economy, report

Fed Reserve Bank President Says Global Economy is Recovering


"James Bullard, President of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, told conference attendees in Tokyo that, despite the European debt crisis, the outlook for the global economy is “strong”. &..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-14 15:22
Taggar: bank, bull, economy, point, rate

Spain says has not, will not make EU aid request


"Spain’s economy ministry said on Friday it had not made a request for economic aid from the European Union, after a newspaper report that the EU was preparing to activate a package in case Madri..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-11 15:26
Taggar: economy, report

Euro Outperforms Dollar for Third Day


"The euro extended its rally for a third day as growing Chinese exports suggested that an impact of the European troubles on the global economic recovery mi..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-10 20:17
Taggar: economy, report

Good Economic News Puts Downward Pressure on the U.S. Dollar


"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..."

RBA Head Says Europe?s Woes Spell Trouble for Global Economy


"Glenn Stevens, President of the Reserve Bank of Australia, issued a warning that the ongoing strife in Europe will likely impact the global economy. “The [European] episode is not yet over, and..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-09 14:53
Taggar: bank, economy, financial, oil

Finland Slips Back Into Recession


"In what could be a harbinger of things to come in Europe, Finland officially fell back into recession during the first quarter of the year. During the January to March time frame, Finland’s econ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-09 14:48
Taggar: economy

EUR in no-mans land


"Bernanke comments that the US economic recovery is moving at a ?moderate pace? has temporarily overshadowed concerns that the European sovereign debt crisis is spreading. Quite frankly, what else can..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-09 12:09
Taggar: consumer confidence, currency, economy, rate, spread

Euro Makes it Through 1.20, But is Celebration of Recovery a Bit Premature?


"Euro in forex tradingThe euro made it past the 1.20 level in forex trading earlier today. The 16-nation currency is not much above the 1.20 level, but it has recovered to above that mark, and that is..."

German Trade Declines


"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..."

Canadian Dollar Lower Despite Encouraging Employment News


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-04 14:56
Taggar: dollar, economy, employment, rate

World Leaders Look to Support Global Economic Recovery


"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..."

Japanese Yen Falls in Forex Trading on Political Turmoil


"Currency trading with the Japanese yenThe Japanese yen has taken a dive today in forex trading, with its safe haven status all but in tatters as Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama resigns in Japan. Hatoyam..."

Germany?s President Resignation Drives EUR/USD Down


"EUR/USD currency pair is heading down today after Germany’s president unexpectedly resigned, giving another reason for doubts about strength of the European economy and weake..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-01 16:17
Taggar: currency, currency pair, economy, oil

Aussie Drops in Forex Trading


"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..."

China Warns Euro Debt Crisis Could Trigger Second Recession


"Suggesting that the European debt crisis could trigger a second “double-dip” recession, China’s Premier Wen Jiaboa warned it is too early to wind down government stimulus spending. &..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-31 15:06
Taggar: economy

Euro Falls Back in Forex Trading After Rally


"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 Vote of Confidence in the EU Boosts Global Markets


"For those requiring further proof that the balance of power within the global economy has shifted to China and away from the US, today?s surge in the markets should provide ample evidence that change..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 21:10
Taggar: economy, foreign exchange, market

Rising Auto Sales Helps Lift Japanese Exports by 40%


"The total value of Japan’s exports for the month of April climbed just over 40 percent to 5.9 trillion yen (US$65 billion). This is the fifth straight month that exports have increased. Sales to..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 15:11
Taggar: economy

U.S. GDP & Unemployment Value Worse Than Predicted ? EUR/USD Rises


"EUR/USD is going up after China declined the report that it’s reviewing its euro-denominated assets, improving an outlook for the euro, and after reports from U.S. showe..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 14:53
Taggar: economy, report

US Money Supply plunging at Depression pace


"The M3 money supply in the United States is contracting at an accelerating rate that now matches the average decline seen from 1929 to 1933, despite near zero interest rates and the biggest fiscal bli..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 14:19
Taggar: bank, economy, rate

EUR/USD Drops While U.S. Manufacturing & Home Sales Grows


"EUR/USD currency pair extended its decline as U.S. economy recovers with renewed fervor. Increasing number of durable goods orders signals about expanding production, while rising house sale..."

Polish Monetary Policy Still on Hold


"As expected, the Narodowy Bank’s key reference interest rate was kept at 3.5%, its level June 2009.  A 25-bp rate cut back then culminated a six-step easing from a prior cyclical high of 6..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-25 15:54
Taggar: bank, economy, point, rate

Euro Falls Against Dollar Despite Unfavorable Reports from U.S.


"The EUR/USD experienced significant volatility today as it was unclear whose economy is in worse shape — European economy or economy of the U.S. The numbe..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 16:13
Taggar: economy

Increase Demand for Japan?s Exports Lifts Economy


"Renewed demand for Japan’s exports helped grow Japan’s economy by 1.2 percent for the first quarter of 2010. Much of the increase came in the form of increased auto sales and consumer high..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 14:40
Taggar: economy, rate

Aussie Suffers in Currency Trading


"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..."

Euro Rally in Forex Trading Fades as Risk Aversion Sets In


"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..."

Struggling U.S. Economic Recovery Pushes Up EUR/USD


"EUR/USD currency pair went up today, after experiencing some volatility, on speculation that European Union’s leaders will take measures to protect the region’s currency and..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 16:41
Taggar: currency, currency pair, economy, employment

US Consumer Prices Fall in April


"Analysts were caught somewhat off-guard on the news that consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in April. Although slight, this is the first decrease in the cost of living in more than a year. A move by ret..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 15:08
Taggar: economy, employment

EUR/USD Rising on Unfavorable U.S. Data


"EUR/USD rose today for a second day after EU leaders promised that budget cut won’t destroy the economy of the Euro-zone and on unfavorable changes in pro..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-18 14:54
Taggar: economy, price index, report

Euro Struggles to 4-Year Low


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-17 14:48
Taggar: dollar, economy, trading

US April Retail Sales Rise 0.4%


"US retail sales beat expectations in April, rising 0.4 percent after jumping a revised 2.1 percent in March. This marks the seventh straight month of increases in consumer spending. It was a surprise..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 15:32
Taggar: economy, employment, retail sales

China to Build Refineries for Nigeria


"China and Nigeria have signed a deal worth US$23 billion that paves the way for China State Construction Engineering Corporation to build three refineries in Nigeria. Nigeria is the world’s eigh..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 15:16
Taggar: economy, oil

Sterling Rally Capped in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound can't overcome 1.50 barrierThe sterling's recent rally attempt in currency trading has been capped as the 1.50 level is rejected. Earlier, the U.K. pound tried to pick up in forex trading f..."

EU Loan Package Boosts EUR/USD


"EUR/USD rose today after two days of decline. The unprecedented ?750 billion ($960 billion) loan package of the EU fueled some optimism for the common European currency..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-12 16:47
Taggar: currency, economy

U.S. Dollar Surges in Forex Trading on Safe Haven Demand


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-11 09:31
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, trading

Bank of England Keeps Rates at 0.5%


"As political uncertainty grows as a result of last week’s election resulting in a “hung” parliament, the Bank of England announced that benchmark lending rates will remain at 0.5 per..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-10 15:09
Taggar: announcement, bank, economy, inflation, rate

Euro Strengthens vs. Dollar as European Crisis May Be Resolved


"EUR/USD halted its 4-day decline today on the speculation that the European Central Bank and the Group of Seven Nations will act to prevent a debt crisis to..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-07 21:13
Taggar: bank, economy, employment, rate, spread

Canada records a Record Gain in Employment


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-07 14:20
Taggar: dollar, economy, employment, rate, report

EUR/USD Continues Its Decline


"EUR/USD continues experience decline amid the Greece’s crisis, while U.S. economy shows stable growth. Improved ADP unemployment rate signals about the increasing economic activities..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 16:59
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate

ADP Employment Report Shows US Added 32,000 Jobs in April


"The ADP Payroll report released this morning shows that private companies in the US created 32,000 new jobs in April. This is the largest monthly increase since January 2008 and suggests that companie..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 15:23
Taggar: economy, employment, market, rate, report

U.S. Dollar Gains in Forex Trading Against the Euro


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-05 11:04
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, pound, trading

China?s Manufacturing Rate Slows


"China’s Purchasing Manager’s Index fell to 55.4 from 57 in March in a sign that efforts to reduce the rate of inflation have helped cool the economy. Earlier in the year, China’s gov..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-04 15:10
Taggar: economy, inflation, leverage, rate

RBA Hikes Interest Rate


"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..."

Dollar Up vs. Euro Following Good Fundamentals


"EUR/USD declined today as the data shows the improvements in the U.S. economy, while the Europe is still troubled with the budget deficit problem. The increase..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 16:34
Taggar: economy

Bank of Japan to Maintain 0.1% Interest Rate


"As was widely expected, the Bank of Japan has announced that it will keep interest rates at the current level of 0.1 percent. The vote was unanimous and according to a statement released by the bank..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 14:49
Taggar: bank, economy, finance, rate

European Fiscal Problems Won?t Fade


"Currency market trading next week will be dominated by the scramble to rescue Greece.  Outside aid for that heavily indebted economy has been misplayed repeatedly by just about everyone involved..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-30 20:03
Taggar: currency, economy, market, trading

US Economy Grows 3.2% in 1st Quarter


"The US Commerce Department said today that the economy grew by 3.2 percent during the first quarter. The growth was due mostly to a 3.6 percent increase in consumer spending – the largest jump i..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-30 15:33
Taggar: economy, employment, rate

Cable Rally Loses Steam in Forex Trading


"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..."

U.S. Jobless Claims Drop for Another Week


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-29 09:32
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Risk Aversion Sends Euro Lower in Forex Trading


"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..."

U.S. Dollar Maintains Strength in Forex Trading


"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..."

Australian Dollar Moves Higher in Forex Trading


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-26 11:46
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, trading

Speculation Regarding Asset Sales Sends U.S. Dollar Higher Against the Japanese Yen


"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..."

IMF Growth Projections and the Dollar


"The evolution of quarterly growth projections by the IMF provide a useful gauge for charting shifting sentiment for different regions of the world economy.  New GDP growth forecasts for 2010 are..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-21 18:01
Taggar: economy

MPC Votes to Hold Rates but Notes Threat of Inflation


"The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously supported maintaining the current benchmark lending rate of 0.5 percent. The MPC also voted to keep the quantitative easing program ca..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-21 16:25
Taggar: bank, economy, inflation, rate

Canadian Dollar Ready for Another Run at Parity


"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..."

3 Things That Could Keep Financial Markets in Check


"Kathy Lien offers three items that will likely check marketsRisk appetite is making an appearance again, and that has some of the high beta currencies moving higher. Investors are looking for increase..."

Reserve Bank of India Tightens Further


"India, Asia’s third largest economy, has an intensifying inflation problem.  In response, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted its key lending and borrowing rates on March 19 by 25 basis..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-20 14:12
Taggar: bank, economy, inflation, point, rate

U.S. Debt Situation Could Contribute to Inflation


"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..."

Accelerating Growth Has Market Thinking Increase in Yuan Likely


"Latest growth figures from China indicate that for the first quarter of the year, China’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 11.9 percent. This was slightly higher than expectations and marke..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-15 14:50
Taggar: economy, market, rate

Ben Bernanke and the U.S. Dollar


"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..."

Risk Trade Pulls Back on the Forex Market


"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..."

US Beige Book Survey Show Economy Continues Recovery


"The Federal Reserve report – known as the Beige Book – shows that economic activity increased in eleven of the twelve regions surveyed. The lone hold-out was the St. Louis region, but this..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-14 20:47
Taggar: economy, report

U.S. Dollar Lags in Currency Trading


"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..."

Australian Business Confidence Near Eight-Year High


"Australian business confidence held in March close to its highest level in almost eight years as companies reported a surge in forward orders that suggests the economy is weathering higher central ba..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-13 14:47
Taggar: bank, economy, point, profit, report

Forex Trading Forecast: Loonie to Test Parity with the U.S. Dollar Again


"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..."

Oil Prices on the Rise


"Oil prices for May delivery jumped to $86.23 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange this morning, as an increase in demand for energy, and signs of a rebounding US economy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-09 15:25
Taggar: bank, economy, market, oil, report, trading

South Korean 2.0% Base Rate Retained as Expected


"After cutting its key monetary policy rate by 100 basis points in August 2008, 175 bps in December 2008 and 50 bps in February 2009, the Bank of Korea will continue to run that very accommodative rate..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-09 14:07
Taggar: bank, consumption, economy, investment, point, rate

Chanos Warns that China is Risking a Property Bubble


"Hedge fund manager James Chanos has been a long-time critic of what he claims is an unsustainable property bubble fueling China’s economy. According to Chanos, up to sixty percent of China’..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-08 15:52
Taggar: economy

U.S. Dollar Dominates in Currency Trading


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-08 10:41
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, fx market, investment, market, trading

Eurozone Fails to Grow Economy


"For the last three months of 2009, the economy for the eurozone registered no growth at all over the previous quarter. Year-over-year, the combined economies of the countries using the Euro currency..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-07 15:09
Taggar: currency, economy, report

Geithner?s prodding of ?Panda? irritates China


"Where do we go from here? It?s the ?same old, same old? at the Fed. With no price pressures filtering through their economy will probably take policy makers out of the frame until Sept. or Nov. The Fe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-07 12:02
Taggar: economy

China Begins to Tighten Monetary Policy


"Will an yuan revaluation come next?The People's Bank of China is making moves to tighten monetary policy in an effort to curb some of its recent explosive growth. Indeed, the PBOC announced that it wi..."

Forex Trading Forecast: When Will the Fed Hike Rates?


"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 Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-07 10:25
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, investment, market, rate, report, trading

Loonie Approaches Parity with the U.S. Dollar


"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..."

EUR/USD Goes Up Before Some Good U.S. Reports


"EUR/USD went up slightly today, showing both upward and downward volatility before the U.S. fundamental reports hinted some continued improvement in the economy. After the rep..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-05 16:28
Taggar: currency, currency pair, economy, report, trading

U.S. Dollar Higher in Currency Trading


"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..."

Sterling Drops Slightly in Forex 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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-02 09:54
Taggar: dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, pound, report, trading

Canadian GDP Growth Quickened at the Turn of the Year


"The monthly supply-side index of Canadian real GDP rose 0.6% in January after back-to-back 0.5% gains in the final two months of 2009, led by increases of 2.9% in wholesale turnover, 1.9% in factory o..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 17:41
Taggar: economy

Euro Looks for Strength in Forex Trading


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-31 08:21
Taggar: dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, market, point, rate, report, trading

U.S. Dollar Loses Steam in Forex Trading


"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..."

US Consumer Confidence On the Rise After Falling in February


"After a dramatic decline of nearly 11 points in February’s Consumer Confidence reading, American’s confidence in the economy jumped just over 6 points in March to 52.2. The Consumer Confid..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-30 20:04
Taggar: consumer confidence, economy, point

British Economic Growth Dissected


"The Great Recession knocked the stuffing out of the British economy, depressing real GDP by 6.2% between the first quarter of 2008 and the third quarter of 2009.  The U.K. had been one of the Gro..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-30 19:29
Taggar: economy

US House Prices on the Rise


"Home prices in the 20 US cities surveyed by the S&P/Case-Shiller index, unexpectedly rose in January. Overall, the index rose 0.3 percent over December adding further to the case that the economy..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-30 17:23
Taggar: economy, market, rate, report

U.S. Economic Data to Be Released


"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..."

US Consumer Spending Up 0.3%


"The US Commerce Department announced today that consumer spending in February increased by 0.3 percent over the previous month. The rate of increase was slightly lower than than the 0.4 percent regist..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-29 15:08
Taggar: economy, rate

US 4th Quarter Growth Pegged at 5.6%


"The US Commerce Department announced today that the US economy grew at an annualized rate of 5.6 percent during the fourth quarter of 2009. Corporate profits also increased in the final three months o..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-26 15:09
Taggar: economy, employment, profit, rate

Swiss National Bank Lets Franc Surge to Record High on the Currency Market


"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..."

US Jobless Claims Fall More Than Expected


"The number of new jobless claims in the US fell by 14,000 to 442,00 for the week ending March 20th. This was fewer than expected and is a sign that the rate of job losses continues to slow as American..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-25 14:53
Taggar: economy, rate

Health Care? Check ? Now, What?s Next?


"President Obama?s ?all-or-nothing? health care gambit paid off with a victory in last Sunday?s vote. With that dragon finally slain, it?s time to get on with the next pressing issue ? the economy. Wit..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-23 21:07
Taggar: currency, economy, employment

Will Health Care Reform Ruin the U.S. Dollar? Probably Not.


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-23 08:00
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, report, spread, trading

Central Bank Says Greece?s Economy to Worsen in 2010


"Describing Greece’s economy as being in a “vicious circle”, the Bank of Greece predicted that the country’s economy will contract at a greater rate, and to a larger degree, tha..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-22 20:38
Taggar: bank, economy, rate, report

Dollar recovers as markets look past Fed decision


"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 Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-18 08:24
Taggar: bank, bull, currency, dollar, dollar trade, economy, forex, forex trading, market, rate, trading

Japan Wants Banks to Increase Lending


"The Bank of Japan hopes to encourage lending at financial institutions by doubling to 20 trillion yen (US$220bn), the amount of cheap, short-term loans it offers lending institutions. The Bank will le..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 15:03
Taggar: bank, economy, financial, market

Sterling Continues to Rally in Forex Trading


"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..."

Australian Dollar Gets Boost in Forex Trading from Higher Gold Prices


"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..."

Stock Futures Point to Higher Opening Ahead of FOMC Meeting


"Stock futures suggest a slight increase in the markets today as the Federal Reserve is scheduled to release its interest rate statement. The expectation is that the Fed will maintain the current recor..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 14:57
Taggar: economy, inflation, market, rate

Will Fed Strike Positive Tone on Jobs?


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-16 09:49
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, retail sales, trading

Euro Falls vs. Dollar on Greek Problems


"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..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-15 17:42
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, indicators, market, trading

U.K. Pound Plunges on Moody's Downgrade Warning


"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..."

U.S. Retail Sales Beats Street Predictions


"U.S. Retail Sales increased more than expected in February. According to the Commerce Department, consumers pushed sales higher by 0.3 percent, while sales excluding automobiles, rose 0.8 percent. ?Th..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 15:51
Taggar: bank, economy, market, report, retail sales

Canada?s Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.2%


"Statistics Canada delivered more positive news for the Canadian economy today, with the release of last month’s employment report. According to the agency, Canada created 60,000 full-time positi..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-12 15:44
Taggar: economy, employment, rate, report

Canada?s Largest Bank Says Economy to Grow 3.1%


"The Royal Bank of Canada – the country’s largest financial institution – released a report today predicting that Canada’s economy will grow by 3/1 percent this year, followed b..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 15:49
Taggar: bank, economy, employment, financial, market, point, report

Inflation Rises in China - Will We See Yuan Appreciation?


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-11 09:27
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, rate, trading

Will the Canadian Dollar Reach Parity with the U.S. Dollar?


"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..."

Will the Fed Raise Rates By the End of the Year?


"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..."

Sterling Continues its Downward Spiral in Currency Trading


"U.K. pound can't remain above 1.50 in forex tradingThe sterling is continuing its downward spiral in currency trading, after a gallant attempt at gains. However, the British currency just can't seem t..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-09 09:09
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, point, pound, trading

USD/JPY Rally Likely to Peter Out Without Jobs Growth


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-05 09:14
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, point, rate, trading

Dollar Climbs on Mixed Data, ECB Statement


"The EUR/USD currency had a change on its positive trend today despite a fall in the U.S. number of pending home sales, as factory orders rose in North Amer..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-04 20:33
Taggar: currency, economy, home sales

U.S. Economy is Showing Improvement -- U.S. Dollar Strong in Forex Trading


"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..."

Australia?s Economy Growing at Accelerated Rate


"Australia closed-out 2009 with another positive quarter. For the full year, the economy managed to expand by 2.4 percent and was the only major economy to remain recession-free for the entire year. By..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-03 16:31
Taggar: economy, rate

U.K. Pound Consolidates in Currency Trading


"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..."

Bank of Canada Maintains 0.25% Lending Rate


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 17:38
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, point, rate

Canadian Dollar Marks 3rd Day of Gains


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 16:16
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, rate

Japan Jobless Rate Falls Below 5%


"Japan?s jobless rate fell below 5 percent in January for the first time in nearly a year and job availability rose, in a sign steady improvements in exports and output are spreading to other sectors o..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 15:23
Taggar: economy, employment, industrial production, rate, spread

Fourth Rate Hike in Australia, 25 Bps to 4.0%


"Having been the first G-20 nation last October 6 to see a rate hike after the global financial crisis, Australia became the first economy anywhere to undergo a fourth increase.  All of them ̵..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 15:02
Taggar: economy, financial, point, rate

Currency expert Boris Schlossberg says hung parliament a "formula for disaster"


"Top currency expert Boris Schlossberg has said that a hung parliament would be a ?formula for disaster? for the pound and the British economy and has described Britain as a ?massive risk? for investor..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-02 12:50
Taggar: currency, economy, finance, financial, market, point, pound, rate

RBA Raises Rate to 4%


"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..."

RBA May Be Forced to Keep Rates Steady


"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..."

Dollar Down Despite GDP Increase


"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 ..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 19:10
Taggar: dollar, economy, home sales, report

4th Quarter Growth Rate Not Expected to Continue


"The US economy closed out 2009 on a high note, growing at a rate of 5.9 percent over the final three months. This was slightly better than the Commerce Department’s estimate of 5.7 percent but e..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 16:41
Taggar: economy, rate

Oil Set for Monthly Gain as Economy Recovers, Stockpiles Drop


"Crude oil is poised for the biggest monthly advance since October as the U.S. economy starts to recover and fuel inventories fall. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said this week the U.S. econ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 15:18
Taggar: economy, oil, report

Swiss Feb Kof barometer strongest since late 2007


"Switzerland’s leading KOF economic growth barometer rose to its highest since December 2007 in February, beating analysts’ expectations and confirming views that the economy was on track f..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-26 15:16
Taggar: economy, point

Reflections About the Fed on a Snowy Day


"A key message of Fed Chairman Bernanke’s testimony this week has been that while improved financial market functionality warrant the gradual unwinding of unconventional measures, the economy is..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 21:26
Taggar: economy, financial, market, point

Moody?s says Japan?s rating dependent on reforms


"Moody’s Investor Service on Thursday indicated that it may lower Japan’s credit rating outlook to negative if the government doesn’t do more to address concerns over the nation’..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 13:50
Taggar: economy, report

British Economy May Require More Quantitative Easing


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-25 09:19
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, report, trading

Bernanke Pledges to Keep Rates Low for ?Extended Period?


"In testimony before Congress today, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that record low rates would be needed for an “extended period” to ensure the economic recovery is firmly entr..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 21:08
Taggar: economy, employment, point, rate

China Sells Dollars, U.S. Charges Currency Manipulation


"China?s unloading of $34 billion in U.S. bonds earlier this month, caught market watchers a bit by surprise. When I first wrote about the sell-off, I questioned whether the move was motivated by risk..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 20:52
Taggar: economy, market, rate

EUR/USD Rises on Bernanke Dovish Statements


"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..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 18:43
Taggar: dollar, economy, forex, forex market, market

Worried Investors Turn to the Dollar


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 16:12
Taggar: dollar, economy, market, report

Bernanke Insists that the Economy is Not Ready to Sustain Itself


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-24 11:47
Taggar: bull, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, point, rate, trading

ECB Provopoulos: Changes To Greece Economy ?Must Be Imminent?


"The problems facing Greece are largely the result of corruption, inefficiency and macroeconomic imbalances built up over decades, but the changes needed to reverse the situation “must be imminen..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 16:42
Taggar: bank, economy

Mervyn King: Quantitative easing may have to restart


"Mervyn King, the governor of the Bank of England, warned today that the weakness of the eurozone is jeopardising the UK’s recovery, and the emergency £200bn quantitative easing programme might h..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 16:40
Taggar: bank, economy, rate, trading

King Says BOE Will Do ?Whatever Seems Appropriate? for Economy


"Bank of England Governor Mervyn King said officials are prepared to do ?whatever seems appropriate? to prevent a relapse in the U.K.?s economic recovery. ?Our central view is still that the most likel..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 16:39
Taggar: bank, economy

China Bears Raise Fresh Concerns


"The ?China Bears? are at it again with one prominent member of the club ? Marc Faber ? even suggesting that the Chinese economy could ?decelerate very substantially in 2010 and could even crash?. Fabe..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 21:35
Taggar: bear, economy, rate, report

Taiwan Benefits from Jump in Exports to China


"Taiwan recorded an annualized growth rate of 18 percent for the final three months of 2009. The level of growth was much greater than expected and can be attributed to a massive increase in demand in..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 15:55
Taggar: economy, rate

With Bernanke engaged with Humphrey-Hawkins, EUR?s direction dictated by Greece


"Ok, the market was shocked. Despite telegraphing the discount rate move in last weeks minutes, Capital markets found it difficult to deal with Bernanke?s? timing of delivery. This week ?the sober asse..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 13:14
Taggar: economy, market, rate, report

U.K. Pound Likely to Lose Ground Going Forward


"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..."

Canada?s Inflation Climbs to 1.9%


"Higher gasoline prices helped push Canada’s inflation to 1.9 percent in January with all regions of the country experiencing an increase. The Bank of Canada Core Index rose 0.3 percent from Dece..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-18 16:33
Taggar: bank, economy, inflation

Dollar Up on Excellent Domestic Data


"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..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-17 21:41
Taggar: currencies, dollar, economy, rate, report

Canada Sees 0.7% Increase in Wholesale Trade


"Canada realized a 0.7 percent increase in wholesale business in December spurred by a greater demand for machinery, building supplies, automotive products, and agricultural supplies. The increase beat..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-17 17:38
Taggar: economy

U.S. Housing Starts Jump Nearly 3%


"The US Commerce Department said today that the number housing starts for December increased 2.8 percent from the previous month to an annualized rate of 591,000. The continuation of a home-buyer tax c..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-17 17:29
Taggar: economy, rate

U.S. Dollar Rebounds in Forex Trading


"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..."

Britain Struggles with Employment


"Sterling falls in forex tradingToday, employment data was released in Britain, showing continued deterioration in the situation. The sterling is falling in forex trading as a result, and concerns cont..."

Dollar Declines on Improved Market Data


"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..."

Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 16:10
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, market, rate, trading

Japan economic growth exceeds expectations


"Japan’s economy grew by a better-than-expected 1.1% in the final quarter of last year, according to official figures. This is the equivalent of an annualised increase of 4.6%. However, despite t..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-16 14:15
Taggar: economy

Forex Trading Forecast: Aussie Interest Rates


"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..."

Risk Currencies Seeing Some Action in Forex Trading


"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..."

China Raises Bank Reserve Minimums Over Inflation Concerns


"The People’s Bank of China has increased bank reserves minimums by 0.5 percent or 50 basis points. The current reserve requirement is 16 percent of assets for large banks, and 14 percent for sma..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 16:15
Taggar: bank, economy, point

German economic recovery falters


"The German economy failed to grow at all in the last three months of the year, with GDP unchanged compared with the previous quarter. Meanwhile, France reported a 0.6% rise in GDP for the same three-m..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 14:55
Taggar: economy, report

China Raises Bank Reserve Ratio to Cool Fastest-Growing Economy


"China ordered banks to set aside more deposits as reserves for the second time in a month to cool the fastest-growing major economy after loan growth accelerated and property prices surged. The reserv..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 12:57
Taggar: bank, economy, point, rate

U.S. Dollar Gets Some Support in Forex Trading from Consumer Spending


"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..."

Spain Fails to Escape Recession


"Spain – Europe’s fifth largest economy – failed to escape recession, shrinking another 0.1 percent in the final quarter of 2009. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) also fell by 3.1 percent..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-11 15:53
Taggar: economy, employment, rate

Australian Dollar Gets Boost in Forex Trading from Risk Trade


"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..."

UK Manufacturing Output on the Rise


"The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced to day that manufacturing output in the UK increased by 0.5 percent in the final quarter of 2009. This helped the overall economy grow by 0.1 percent..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-10 15:36
Taggar: economy

BOE warns UK Recovery Slower than Forecast


"Britain’s recovery from the recession will be slower than expected, the Bank of England warned today. Governor Mervyn King downgraded the forecast given three months ago and said the economy ..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-10 13:44
Taggar: bank, economy

China?s Asset Sale Could Weaken Dollar


"Even before moving into the White House, the Obama administration promised that it would usher in a new era of openness and understanding that would solve the often-times turbulent relationship betwee..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-10 00:32
Taggar: economy

Market Contagion


"Although Greece constitutes just 2.65% of the euro area economy, it is understandable why the Greek debt crisis rattled the region’s other markets.  One element of Greece’s problems..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 20:16
Taggar: economy, market, report

The GFT Trading Challenge Begins!


"Trade to win $50,000, Tweet to win cool prizesThe GFT Trading Challenge is in full swing. As a result, the forex blogosphere and Twitterverse are buzzing with articles, comments and tweets. So far, m..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 09:49
Taggar: bull, economy, financial, forex, rate, trading

India?s Economy Expected to Grow 7.2%


"India’s economy is growing faster than expected with annualized rate of growth likely to hit 7.2 percent by the end of March. The robust growth will likely accelerate the government’s plan..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-08 15:50
Taggar: economy, rate

Risk Aversion Trade to Push Dollar Higher


"Although world economic prospects are not shabby in their aggregate, the gap between dynamic emerging markets and schlerotic advanced ones keeps widening.  Australia’s quarterly Monetary Po..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 20:42
Taggar: economy, market

China Faces Currency Valuation Crisis


"There are two main threats currently facing the Chinese economy, and to the chagrin of the country?s policymakers, the yuan is caught squarely in the middle. China?s central bankers have long been ac..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 18:58
Taggar: bank, economy, manufacture, market, rate

Canada?s Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.3%


"Statistics Canada says the country’s unemployment rate fell slightly to 8.3 per cent last month as the economy added 43,000 jobs in January. As a result of the added jobs, Canada’s unemplo..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 15:20
Taggar: economy, employment, point, rate

Canadian Dollar Gains on Better-Than-Expected Job Growth


"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..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 14:52
Taggar: dollar, economy, employment, loonie, rate, report

U.S. Dollar Gains in Forex Trading on Safe Haven Status


"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..."

Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-05 08:55
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, trading

No Change in Indonesian Monetary Policy


"Bank Indonesia’s key interest rate, which has been at 6.5% since a 25-basis point cut in August, was again left unchanged as expected.  A statement on the BI website projects a steadily imp..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-04 17:04
Taggar: bank, cpi, economy, inflation, point, rate

Chronology of Prior G-7 Policy Coordination Meetings


"The finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the Group of Seven (U.S., Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Canada) hold their first scheduled meeting in five months on February 5-6 amid con..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-04 04:01
Taggar: bank, economy, finance, margin

EUR/USD Retreats on Positive U.S. Data


"After rising since the beginning of this week, the EUR/USD currency pair dropped today as risk aversion returned to markets, making investors to opt for the saf..."

U.S./Euroland PMI-Services Differential Narrowed at Start of 2010


"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..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 17:56
Taggar: dollar, economy

EU?s Greece is ?too big to fail?


"Everything is well contained in Europe I see, not. For consumers, it?s the interest that will always kill you. Interestingly, Spanish developers had a combined debt of EUR324b in the third-quarter of..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 12:55
Taggar: bank, economy, real estate

EU?s Greece is ?too big to fail?


"Everything is well contained in Europe I see, not. For consumers, it?s the interest that will always kill you. Interestingly, Spanish developers had a combined debt of EUR324b in the third-quarter of..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-03 12:55
Taggar: bank, economy, real estate

The Obama dollar hanging tough


"Liquidation with a purpose has certainly given long AUD positions a headache. The surprise non-move by the RBA last night has side swiped nearly all analysts. Governor Stevens wants to experience the..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-02 13:06
Taggar: currency, economy, rate

Australian Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Steady


"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..."

Roubini Says 2010 Outlook Remains ?Very Dismal?


"Despite the initial fireworks touched off by a series of proposals to tighten global banking regulations, the 2010 version of the Davos World Economic Forum ended on a muted note. Even the latest grow..."

Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-01 21:22
Taggar: bank, economy, rate, report

Reserve Bank of India Boosts Reserve Requirements But Leaves Key Interest Rates Alone


"India’s cash reserve requirement of 5.0% is being raised to 5.5% on February 13 and further to 5.75% on February 27.  The combined 75-bp increase surpassed analyst expectations and is meant..."

Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-01-29 21:13
Taggar: economy