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"The weekend of February 4-5 marks the astronomical midpoint of winter in the northern hemisphere. Despite unseasonably mild temperatures in the populated areas of Europe and North America, WTI c..."
Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview
"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR Royal Dutch Shell announced it plans to invest more to boost production. The company reported it would invest 30 billion US Dollars into the new gas and oil project..."
Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 19:14
Taggar: analysis, dollar, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, oil, report
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-03 19:14
Taggar: analysis, dollar, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, oil, report
Initial Jobless Claims Fall, US Dollar Gains
"Focus on other data, and risk aversion, in the FX marketInitial jobless claims fell last week, but the news isn't spurring risk appetite. Instead, forex traders are focusing on other news right now. C..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 10:46
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 10:46
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
Initial Jobless Claims Fall, US Dollar Gains
"Focus on other data, and risk aversion, in the FX marketInitial jobless claims fell last week, but the news isn't spurring risk appetite. Instead, forex traders are focusing on other news right now. C..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 10:24
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2012-02-02 10:24
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
Canadian Dollar Drops after Disappointing Canadian GDP News
"Loonie in currency tradingCanadian dollar dropped in forex trading on the currency market after the report of Canada's 4th quarter GDP from 2011 came in. The GDP unexpectedly dropped by 0.1%, and that..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 10:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-31 10:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, report, trading
Canadian Dollar Loses Steam on Weaker U.S. Outlook
"After recently touching a 90-day high against its U.S. counterpart, the Canadian dollar?s advance appears to have stalled. The pause coincided with news that for the first time since last May, Canada?..."
January in Figures
"January saw gold prices soar more than 11% and the dollar fall across the Board. Oil prices hovered around both sides of $100 per barrel and both opened and closed below that barrier. Great Brit..."
Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview
"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR France’s President Sarkozy claimed the Euro area financial turmoil is stabilizing due the measures applied by European officials. According to Sarkozy Euro re..."
Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 20:14
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, financial, fundamental analysis, oil
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-30 20:14
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, financial, fundamental analysis, oil
Canadian Dollar Higher in Forex Trading
"Loonie slightly higher in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is slightly higher in forex trading, moving a little bit higher on the strength of a weaker US dollar. The loonie is gaining as US dollar..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 10:18
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-27 10:18
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
US Dollar Heads Lower in Forex Trading
"Greenback in currency tradingUS dollar is heading lower almost across the board today as risk appetite makes an appearance. Optimism about the Greek debt situation is helping the euro in forex trading..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 10:24
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 10:24
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Euro Moves above 1.30 against US Dollar
"Euro in forex tradingEuro is above the 1.30 level against the US dollar in forex trading on the currency market today. Indeed, risk appetite has returned to the FX market, after the euro has had some..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 10:13
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-23 10:13
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading
US Dollar Heads Lower on Commodities
"Greenback in forex tradingGreenback is heading lower in forex trading, thanks in large part due to higher commodities. US dollar often moves inversely to commodities, and gold and oil are strengthenin..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 11:24
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading, us market
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-16 11:24
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading, us market
Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview
"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR ECB President Mario Draghi announced his plan for curtailing European debt turmoil starts to work as large amount capital injection in region’s financial syst..."
Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 20:28
Taggar: analysis, announcement, dukascopy, financial, fundamental analysis, market, oil
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-13 20:28
Taggar: analysis, announcement, dukascopy, financial, fundamental analysis, market, oil
US Trade Deficit Widens in November
"The U.S. trade gap widened to the largest deficit in five months to $47.8 billion compared to an expected $45.0 billion. Imports rose 1.3 percent to $225.6 billion as Americans bought more industrial..."
Has Staying Out of the Eurozone Helped Turkey and Poland?s Economies?
"By Annibale Marsili Benzinga Guest Writer Within the last few months, from an economic standpoint, it seems that a “two-speed” world is emerging. On the one hand, there are the eurozone co..."
Risk Appetite Attempting to Stage a Recovery
"Stocks, commodity prices and commodity-sensitive currencies are higher. Share prices rose 3.3% in China, 2.2% in India, 1.3% in Indonesia, and 1.1% in Singapore and Australia. In Europe, the German Da..."
Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview
"Dukascopy Fundamental Analysis EUR The EU announced it has reached a preliminary agreement on total ban of Iranian oil exports, the measure supported by the US and aimed at reducing Iran’s oi..."
Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 19:09
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, oil
Tidsstämpel: 2012-01-05 19:09
Taggar: analysis, dukascopy, fundamental analysis, oil
Other Dollars trade in a Vacuum
"The loonie (1.0126) has been doing what?s expected of her when there is no domestic interest involved and that is move on innuendo and little volume. Big picture, the currency is performing rather wel..."
Easing Inflation Points to Possible ECB Rate Cut
"The latest release from Eurostat – the European Union’s Statistics Office – suggests inflation eased slightly in December from the 3.0 percent recorded for the same month one year pr..."
December, 4Q11, and 2011 in Figures
"In the final month of 2011, long-term interest rates fell sharply, the dollar mostly rose, and share prices were mostly mixed. Gold prices dived 10.3%, and West Texas Intermediate crude oil pric..."
Greenback Drops Against Commodity Currencies
"US dollar in forex tradingGreenback is lower against commodity currencies today as oil prices pare losses, and as gold prices surge higher. While gold prices still remain below $1,600 an ounce, they a..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 12:08
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, loonie, oil, profit, take profit, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-30 12:08
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, loonie, oil, profit, take profit, trading
2011 Top MarketPulse FX Stories
"2011 was a year of momentous social, political, natural and economic turmoil the world over. The word “crisis” appeared again and again in headlines. While protests raged and governments c..."
Gold Prices Continue Sliding on Dollar Strength
"Forex trading and commoditiesGold prices continue to slide in commodities trading as the US dollar gains strength. Gold prices have dropped below $1,575 today, heading lower for yet another day. As th..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-28 11:13
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-28 11:13
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
What's Next for the US Economy?
"Is the economy finally ready to recover?Today, the US dollar index is lower, and the high beta currencies are gaining. Much of this has to do with optimism regarding what could be next for the US econ..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-22 11:16
Taggar: consumer sentiment, currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-22 11:16
Taggar: consumer sentiment, currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
LTRO Expectations Weaken Dollar, Send Risk Higher
"By Sam Mattera Benzinga Guest Writer On Tuesday, the US dollar index declined roughly 1% as nearly all risk assets rallied. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 250 points in early trading, wh..."
Risk Appetite Keeps Dollar Lower in Currency Trading
"Greenback lower in forex tradingRisk appetite is keeping the US dollar lower in currency trading today. Even though there has been some lackluster data, and even though there are still fundamental iss..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 10:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-16 10:28
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
CAD and AUD at the mercy of Euro Rhetoric
"Given the markets lack of focus on fundamentals lately, the loonie by all accounts, for a growth sensitive currency is holding its own outright, but for how long? Both the crosses and oil patch names..."
Peru Central Bank Rate Kept at 4.25%
"Peruvian monetary policy has been paused since May 2011 following ten hikes totaling 300 basis points squeezed into a 12-month period. A statement from the Central Reserve Bank of Peru contains..."
EUR/USD Fluctuates Ahead of EU Summit
"EUR/USD fluctuated today as traders were unsure about the future of the euro that may be decided on the European Union summit this Friday. The hopes for the..."
Canadian Dollar Gains in Forex Trading
"Loonie surges as Bank of Canada leaves ratesThe Bank of Canada has announced that it is leaving its interest rate unchanged. The news is giving a boost to the loonie in currency trading, especially ag..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 10:44
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trade, loonie, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-12-06 10:44
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trade, loonie, market, oil, rate, trading
EU Leaders pressure Treasuries
"With Merkel and Sarkozy meeting in Paris has US treasuries under pressure. The respective leaders want to rewrite the EU treaty allowing a new one to contain a debt turmoil clause, reducing refuge dem..."
Markets volatility pushes SGX derivatives volumes up
"The recent market turmoil affecting Greece and the Euro has helped Singapore's Exchange see a rise in trade volumes fore commodities; transactions were up 6%."
Canadian Dollar Struggles in Currency Trading
"Loonie forex trading forecastCanadian dollar is lower in currency trading today, ending the week down against the US dollar as concerns in Europe send forex traders to the relatively safety of the US..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 17:14
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-25 17:14
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Crude and Gold get off the floor
"Crude oil ($96.74) rose from it lowest price in two-weeks as a surprise drop in weekly US inventories coupled with violent outbursts in Saudi Arabia countered concern that Europe?s sovereign debt cris..."
Crude and Gold sideswiped by Rabid Dollar
"Crude oil took it on the chin from a couple of variables so far today. Prices have fallen on concerns about economic growth and demand for the commodity being curbed by debt problems in Europe and the..."
Gold Prices Suffer From Contagion Flu
"After months of divergence, US WTI and Brent crude spreads are beginning to narrow for different reasons. The premium of Brent has narrowed to just under $10 from last months high of $27 per barrel. W..."
Canadian Dollar Lower in Forex Trading
"Currency trading with the loonieThe Canadian dollar has moved lower in forex trading on the currency market today, falling for another day, and reaching a low not seen for five weeks against the U.S..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 09:55
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-16 09:55
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex market, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Dukascopy Afternoon Forex Overview
"Fundamental market overview EUR Chancellor Angela Merkel claimed it is essential to comprise political coalition in Europe to ensure bondholders that euro-region officials are sober about tackling de..."
Gold gets a helping hand from India
"Oil prices ($98.99) again have advanced, capping the longest weekly streak in two years on speculation that US economic growth and the Euro?s efforts to contain the sovereign debt issues will boost de..."
U.S. Dollar Pulls Back against Canadian Dollar in Forex Trading
"USD/CAD pares earlier gainsIt's been a bit of a choppy ride for USD/CAD in currency trading. And that choppiness is likely to continue for some time. For now, though, the Canadian dollar is making up..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 08:48
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-10 08:48
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Market still wants Oil and Gold
"Oil prices ($96.86) have pared some of their losses after weekly EIA data reported an unexpected -1.37m barrel decline in inventory. Crude prices have been under pressure throughout European and North..."
Commodities Stubbornly Bid
"Oil prices have pared gains and retreated from its recent highs after the Italian PM Berlusconi was incapable of winning an absolute budget majority vote, casting doubt on the country?s ability to ena..."
Other Dollars get a boost from Gold
"The loonie palpitations have been rather limited so far this week. The news that Berlusconi would resign after approval of austerity measures has the currency attempting to break out of its tired week..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-08 22:12
Taggar: currencies, currency, loonie, market, oil, rate
Tidsstämpel: 2011-11-08 22:12
Taggar: currencies, currency, loonie, market, oil, rate
Bank of Japan Intervenes to Send Yen Lower
"Japanese yen in forex tradingThe Japanese yen is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market today, down as the Bank of Japan intervenes to halt a recent rise in the yen against its major co..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-31 08:19
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-31 08:19
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
U.S. Consumer Spending Gains 0.6% in September
"Thoughts of recession in the U.S. waned slightly on news that consumer spending rose 0.6 percent in September. The mood was spoiled somewhat as incomes rose less than expected contributing to the lowe..."
Loonie Heads Higher in Forex Trading
"Canadian dollar in currency tradingThe loonie is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market, gaining as the U.S. dollar heads lower. Canadian dollar is getting a boost in currency trading..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-24 10:19
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-24 10:19
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Risk Aversion Returns to Currency Market
"U.S. Dollar gains in forex tradingRisk aversion has returned to the currency market as concerns about the fate of the eurozone bailout fund move to the surface. Additionally, there are concerns about..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-11 09:48
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-11 09:48
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, oil, pound, trading
Canadian Dollar Falls to Year-Long Low
"Declining oil and commodity prices pushed the Canadian dollar to its lowest point against the U.S. dollar in over a year. In the past week alone, the Canadian dollar – known as the “loonie..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-04 16:23
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, loonie, oil, point, rate
Tidsstämpel: 2011-10-04 16:23
Taggar: currencies, currency, dollar, loonie, oil, point, rate
What's Next for the U.S. Dollar in Forex Trading?
"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar index is gathering steam again, preparing for another positive day. Even though the dollar forex trading forecast may call for some sideways movement..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 09:31
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 09:31
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Greek Banks Downgraded by Moody's
"Euro turns around, and heads lower in forex tradingGreek banks have been downgraded by Moody's as the sovereign debt crisis continues. In spite of pledges from European leaders, and from G20 leaders..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 09:19
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-23 09:19
Taggar: bank, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
USD/CAD Gains Ground in Forex Trading
"Loonie under pressure in currency tradingUSD/CAD is gaining ground in forex trading, as the greenback sees gains on the currency market. Risk appetite is practically non-existent today, and that is ke..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-19 09:22
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-09-19 09:22
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, trading
OPEC Reduces Global Oil Demand Forecast
"OPEC cut its forecast for global demand for oil based on a revised economic outlook for the U.S. The new estimate was cut by 150,000 barrels a day for the remainder of the year, and 40,000 barrels a d..."
Better Market Tone
"The Swiss franc remains weaker than 1.20 per euro at 1.2067. The dollar is generally softer especially versus commodity-sensitive currencies. Gold dropped 2.4% to $1828.7. Oil rose 1.2% to $87.2..."
Panic-Stricken Markets Greet Labor Day 2011
"U.S. markets are closed for Labor Day, but elsewhere the mood is grim. Ten-year sovereign debt yields tumbled 15 basis points in Britain, 14 bps in Germany and five bps in Japan. Gold catapulted above..."
August in Figures
"In August, risk aversion shot up. Gold soared, while share prices and sovereign bond yields fell sharply. Most commodity prices including oil fell, and so did commodity-sensitive currencie..."
Oil Prices Decline as Libya?s Output Expected to Rise
"With the apparent overthrow of the Muammar Gaddafi regime now all but a given, oil prices have declined on the expectation that Libya will soon increase production. As a member of OPEC ? the Organizat..."
Swiss Franc Still on the Rise
"Yesterday’s equity market sell-off sent investors into a defensive mode resulting in a move to safety of the Swiss franc. With the U.S. economy in turmoil and the Eurozone debt crisis weighing h..."
Canadian Dollar Finds Support in Forex Trading
"Loonie higher in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is finding some support in forex trading today, after some period of weakness on the currency market. Today's cautious foray into risk is benefitin..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-19 10:16
Taggar: bank, cpi, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, inflation, loonie, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-19 10:16
Taggar: bank, cpi, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, inflation, loonie, market, oil, rate, trading
Canadian Dollar Loses Ground to U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading
"Loonie lower in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is losing ground to the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market today. Loonie is lower in forex trading as economic data is released. U.S. eco..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 10:19
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-17 10:19
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Swiss National Bank Floats Possibility of Franc Peg
"Swiss Central Bank Vice President Thomas Jordan said in an interview that the central bank could consider a host of options to contains the franc’s recent appreciation including a temporary peg..."
Really? The U.S. Dollar is the Only Real Safe Haven Currency Choice?
"U.S. dollar in forex tradingIn what many forex traders and investors (and others) might consider a strange twist, the U.S. dollar is being considered the only viable safe haven currency choice. With c..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-05 11:22
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx street, loonie, oil, spread, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-05 11:22
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx street, loonie, oil, spread, trading
Loonie Pulls Back in Currency Trading
"U.S. dollar strengthens in forex tradingThe loonie is pulling back in currency trading on the FX market today as intervention is the watchword. In Europe, more quantitative easing is being practiced..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-04 11:38
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-08-04 11:38
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Debt Ceiling Worries and Credit Downgrade Concerns Remain
"Risk aversion sets inConcerns about the financial situation in the U.S. are still a big part of global markets, including the currency market. Today, U.S. markets ended lower (although averting a stee..."
July in Figures
"Two interrelated themes played out in July, a slowdown of global growth and unfolding U.S. and European fiscal crises. It was a good month for gold, bond prices and the Swiss franc but a poor on..."
Loonie Suffers after Weak Growth Report
"The Loonie extended its losses versus its U.S. counterpart after a report showed Canada?s economy unexpectedly contracted in May by the most in two years as production in the mining and oil and gas se..."
Commodity Currencies Trade Higher than the U.S. Dollar
"U.S. dollar sinks on debt ceiling differencesCommodity currencies are trading near highs against the U.S. dollar today as concerns about what's next for the U.S. debt ceiling dominate financial market..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-26 16:00
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, kiwi, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-26 16:00
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, kiwi, loonie, market, oil, trading
Investors Bracing for Increasingly Likely U.S. Credit Downgrade
"Many people, discouraged by the political comments Monday night of Obama and Boehner, now believe the U.S. AAA credit rating will be cut even if a post-August 2 default is averted. Gold hit a re..."
Could the Canadian Dollar be the Next Forex Trading Safe Haven?
"Loonie in currency tradingSome think that Canadian dollar could be the next forex trading safe haven. The loonie has long been seen as a commodity currency tied to oil prices. However, the image of th..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-25 10:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-25 10:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
Canadian Dollar Loses Ground in Forex Trading
"Loonie lower in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is gaining against many major currencies after falling short earlier. The Canadian dollar is losing some ground in forex trading after seeing success ag..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-04 12:07
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-07-04 12:07
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
Oil Prices Continue to Rise, Helped by a Lower U.S. Dollar
"Greenback and oil pricesLast week, the U.S. tapped its strategic reserves, and the IEA released oil into the markets. The move temporarily sent oil prices lower, but they have been stubbornly higher r..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-30 12:26
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-30 12:26
Taggar: dollar, forex, forex trading, market, oil, rate, trading
U.S. Dollar Down in Forex Trading
"Greenback lower in currency tradingWith all the optimism and risk appetite as a result of expectations of a Greek bailout, it is little surprise that the U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading. Greenba..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-28 13:57
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-28 13:57
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
US Consumer Spending Slows in May
"US consumers tightened the purse strings in May in response to weaker employment and rising inflation. Purchases were essentially flat for the month after a 0.3 percent gain in April. ?The quarter is..."
Is QE3 Underway?
"U.S. dollar heads higher in forex tradingThere is some speculation that we are seeing de facto quantitative easing on a global scale. With concerns about a slowing economic recovery -- especially with..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-24 15:54
Taggar: currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-24 15:54
Taggar: currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, oil, trading
Canadian Dollar Struggles Against Volatility
"Loonie in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is struggling in forex trading on the currency market today. Choppy trading marks CAD/USD as economic news out of the U.S. sends waves of uncertainty thro..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 13:24
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, point, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 13:24
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, point, trading
Gold Prices and Oil Prices Tumble as Risk Aversion Rises
"U.S. dollar gains in forex tradingGold prices and oil prices are plunging today as risk appetite falls. As a result of these losses, the U.S. dollar, which usually moves inversely to gold and oil, is..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 13:16
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-23 13:16
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Canadian Dollar Gains Strength
"Loonie forex trading forecastThe Canadian dollar is gaining strength in currency trading on the FX market today, heading to highs not seen for two weeks. The loonie is higher, thanks to economic data..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-14 10:45
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-14 10:45
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Saudi Arabia Breaks Ranks with OPEC
"After yesterday’s meeting of the OPEC countries failed to agree to the request sponsored by Saudi Arabia to increase oil production, the world’s largest producer of oil today said it would..."
Dismal Dollar Wins By Default
"The dollar is being supported by global growth concerns. Weaker industrial production in Europe and Asian should keep the currency better bid until next week. Every Central Banker has mentioned that..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 12:13
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, industrial production, market, oil
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 12:13
Taggar: bank, currency, dollar, industrial production, market, oil
Lower Gold Prices Drag Aussie Down in Currency Trading
"Australian dollar lower in forex tradingThe Aussie is down in currency trading on the FX market, due in large part to lower gold prices today. With the precious metal sliding along with other commodit..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 10:10
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, profit, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 10:10
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, profit, trading
Lower Gold Prices Drag Aussie Down in Currency Trading
"Australian dollar lower in forex tradingThe Aussie is down in currency trading on the FX market, due in large part to lower gold prices today. With the precious metal sliding along with other commodit..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 10:07
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, profit, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-10 10:07
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, profit, trading
Oil Prices Decline as OPEC Signals Production Increases
"Oil prices continue to decline as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) signaled it is considering raising crude oil quota levels. Saudi Arabia has called for an increase and is..."
Risk Aversion Sends Stocks and Commodities Lower and Yen and Dollar Higher
"Euroland officials still haggling over the composition of a Greek bailout. OPEC ministers meeting in Vienna have range of stands over whether to raise oil production. Moody’s again warns that Br..."
Euro Drops in Forex Trading
"U.S. dollar with upper hand, in spite of warnings about economyThe euro is lower in forex trading on the currency market, dropping back below 1.46. Even with economic concerns in the U.S. -- thanks to..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-08 13:02
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-08 13:02
Taggar: currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Canadian Dollar Lower on Falling Commodity Prices
"Disappointing economic news in the US has raised fears that demand for commodities including oil could decline in the coming months. This has seen commodity prices fall causing the Canadian dollar to..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-06 15:50
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, oil, point, rate
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-06 15:50
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, oil, point, rate
Next Week
"Central bank policymakers will be meeting in Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Poland, Euroland and Indonesia during the first week of June. So will OPEC oil ministers. The Fed Beige Book d..."
Consumer Comfort Level Rises in the U.S.
"Lower oil prices don't help U.S. dollar todayThe consumer comfort level in the U.S. rose for the second week in a row, but that isn't helping the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. W..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-02 11:24
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, pound, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-02 11:24
Taggar: aussie, currency, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, pound, report, trading
U.S. Dollar Surges on Greek Downgrade, Lower Commodities
"Greenback higher in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is surging at the end of the U.S. session today, thanks to some disconcerting news coming out. Economic news has investors spooked, and abandoning e..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-01 16:53
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-06-01 16:53
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
OECD Warns of Possible Global Stagflation
"The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released a report forecasting global growth of 4.2 percent for the year – significantly lower than last year’s result of 4..."
Canadian Dollar Loses Ground in Forex Trading
"U.S. dollar gains against loonie in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is losing ground in forex trading on the currency market right now, thanks to concerns worldwide. Even though oil prices and oth..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-25 11:33
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-25 11:33
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Fears About the Euro Zone Surface Again
"Euro lower in forex tradingFears about the euro zone are surfacing again in forex trading on the currency market. With protests in Spain adding to the turmoil, forex traders are concerned about rising..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-23 10:31
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-23 10:31
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
How Long Will the U.S. Dollar's Strength Limit Commodities in Forex Trading?
"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is higher than the euro in forex trading today. Indeed, the euro has slipped below the 1.4200 level. As a result of the dollar's strength, and the general..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-20 11:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-20 11:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall
"U.S. dollar gains in forex tradingU.S. jobless claims fell to 409,000 last week. This number was better than expected, and provided some support for the U.S. dollar in forex trading. Better than expec..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-19 11:40
Taggar: aussie, currencies, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, fx trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-19 11:40
Taggar: aussie, currencies, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, fx trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Euro Recovers to Some Degree
"Euro in forex tradingThe euro has recovered to some degree today, thanks to commodities rally. Yesterday, the euro was lower as the U.S. dollar rallied on markedly lower commodities. Today, though, th..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-18 12:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-18 12:21
Taggar: currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Maybe Now Isn't the Time to Get Excited About the U.S. Dollar Rally
"Debt problems could still lead to dollar collapseRight now, the U.S. dollar is gaining against most major currencies in forex trading. Greenback is up against the Aussie and the loonie -- two commodit..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-17 12:23
Taggar: announcement, aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, loonie, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-17 12:23
Taggar: announcement, aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, loonie, oil, trading
Canadian Dollar Falls in Currency Trading
"Oil prices weigh on loonie in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks in large part to tanking oil prices. Commodities are pulling back, with oil p..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-17 12:13
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-17 12:13
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
Equities Continued Their Retreat as New Week Begins
"Stocks are down 1.4% in Germany and France and by 0.8% in Britain. They fell 1.4% in Hong Kong, 1.3% in Australia, 1.1% in Taiwan, 1.0% in India, 0.9% in Japan, China and Indonesia, and 0.8% in..."
Canadian Dollar Lower in Currency Trading
"Loonie forex trading forecastThe Canadian dollar is lower in currency trading on the FX market today, thanks in large part to lower commodity prices -- especially oil. As a major exporter of oil, Cana..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-12 11:12
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-12 11:12
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
U.S. Dollar Supported as Commodities Fall, Euro Zone Debt in Focus
"Greenback gains in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is being supported today as commodities fall, and as the focus returns to the euro zone. It is true that the U.S. has its own debt problems, but that..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-11 12:47
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-11 12:47
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, gold, oil, trading
Focus Back on Euro Zone in Currency Trading
"Debt problems sideline euro in forex tradingThe focus is back on the euro zone debt problems. With the recent downgrade of Greece, and a vote on Portugal's bailout package postponed, forex traders are..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-11 12:42
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, inflation, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-11 12:42
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, inflation, oil, trading
Canadian Dollar Benefits from Higher Oil Prices
"Loonie in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is benefiting today from higher oil prices. The loonie relies a great deal on oil prices, since oil is a major export for the country. So, when oil prices ar..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-10 16:16
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-10 16:16
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, rate, trading
How Long with the U.S. Dollar Rally Last This Time?
"U.S. dollar forex trading forecastThe U.S. dollar is rallying quite strongly today in forex trading on the currency market. A number of things are combining to help the greenback move higher in curren..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-05 12:33
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-05 12:33
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Aussie Retreats as Commodities Lose Ground
"Aussie lower in forex tradingThe Australian dollar is heading lower in currency trading on the FX market today as commodities lose ground. U.S. stocks are retreating on disappointing data, and commodi..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-04 11:01
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, point, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-04 11:01
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, point, trading
Oil Falls to Two-Week Low
"The price of crude oil took a break from its more than twenty-percent increase since the beginning of the year today falling $2.47 to $111.05 a barrel in New York. The decline came ahead of a governme..."
Risk Appetite Limited on U.S. Debt Ceiling Focus
"U.S. dollar gains in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar saw gains yesterday after the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death. However, it soon pared its gains to fall to other currencies. Today, though, th..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-03 11:09
Taggar: announcement, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-05-03 11:09
Taggar: announcement, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading
Muted Market Reaction to Bin Laden?s Death
"A tactical U.S. military team killed Osama Bin Laden and others in his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The war on terrorism continues. Reprisals are a risk. A 1.8% drop in oil pric..."
Unmatched Data Error
"When back-testing an expert advisor in MT4 Strategy Tester it is sometimes possible to encounter an error that significantly spoils the quality of testing: TestGenerator:..."
Canadian Dollar Erases Earlier Losses to Continue Rally
"Loonie in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar has erased earlier losses, and is heading higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading. The loonie is looking at multi-year highs in currency trading a..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-29 15:11
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, point, profit, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-29 15:11
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, point, profit, trading
Post-FOMC Drop of Dollar and Rise of Gold Extended
"Gold prices advanced 1.0% overnight to $1531.70 per ounce and are 5.4% above the close of $1453.10 of April 12th. Oil prices are 0.2% lower at $112.60 per barrel. The dollar has fallen 0.5% against th..."
U.K. Pound Higher After Positive Data
"Sterling up in forex tradingThe U.K. pound is higher in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to positive data coming out of Britain. GDP data shows that the first quarter saw growth, and..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 13:21
Taggar: announcement, aussie, currencies, currency, dollar, fed announcement, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 13:21
Taggar: announcement, aussie, currencies, currency, dollar, fed announcement, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
U.S. Monetary Policy To Remain Loose
"U.S. dollar tanks in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar forex trading forecast is likely to remain one of weakness, thanks to the lastest news out of America. The Federal Reserve announced that it will keep..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 13:16
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, pound, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-27 13:16
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, pound, rate, trading
New Euro Area Public Finance Figures Released
"All markets are again open following the Good Friday/Easter holiday break. Today is the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident near Kiev. Commodity price gains have been trimmed foll..."
Weak Dollar Sends Gold, Silver to Record Levels
"As the US dollar continues to struggle, investors are turning to gold and silver and both precious metals are now trading at or near record levels. Silver for immediate delivery gained 1.4 percent at..."
Commodity Prices Up This Easter Monday
"Markets remain closed in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and much of Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, the U.K. and France. Silver rose over 3% to a 31-year high of $49.79. Gold t..."
Loonie Higher in Forex Trading
"Currency trading on the FX marketThe loonie is heading higher in forex trading on the currency market today. The Canadian dollar is getting a boost from higher gold prices today. Gold touched $1,500 a..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-19 15:31
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-19 15:31
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, loonie, market, oil, trading
Oil Falls After Saudi Arabia Describes Market as ?Over Supplied?
"Oil declined for the first time in four days in New York after Saudi Arabia, the world?s biggest exporter, said the global market has adequate crude supplies. Futures slipped as much as 1.7 percent af..."
Forex Week in Review: April 10-15
"This week the dollar had the ‘classic’ opportunity to rally aggressively. Global risk appetite has subsided, commodity currencies have softened and investors were willing to take profit. I..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-15 19:02
Taggar: bank, currencies, dollar, oil, profit, take profit
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-15 19:02
Taggar: bank, currencies, dollar, oil, profit, take profit
Record Commodities Prices and the Forex Markets
"Propelled by economic recovery and the recent Mideast political turmoil, oil prices have firmly shaken off any lingering credit crisis weakness, and are headed towards a record high. Moreover, analyst..."
China?s Inflation Jumps to 5.4% in March
"China’s latest growth figures indicate the economy grew by 9.7 percent during the first quarter compared to the same time period one year ago. The exceptionally rate of growth continues to stoke..."
Sovereign Debt a Concern in Europe Again
"Euro heads lower, but recovers in forex tradingThe euro headed lower initially in forex trading, losing ground over night. However, bad news out of the U.S., as well as climbing gold prices, have the..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-14 11:43
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-14 11:43
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
Aussie Regains Upper Hand Against the U.S. Dollar in Forex Trading
"Australian dollar in forex tradingThe Aussie is higher against the U.S. dollar in forex trading again, after dropping a bit yesterday. However, as gold prices and oil prices begin rising again, the Au..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 12:58
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, inflation, loonie, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 12:58
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, inflation, loonie, oil, trading
Higher Oil Prices Help the Loonie in Currency Trading
"Canadian dollar resumes climb against U.S. dollar in forex tradingHigher oil prices are helping to support the loonie today in currency trading. One of Canada's biggest exports (especially to the U.S..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 12:46
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-13 12:46
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, oil, trading
Dollar remains Fools Gold
"Despite all the event and geopolitical concerns, there remains a healthy tolerance for risk in the market. Investors believe that the EUR is less exposed to a decline in risk appetite. Trichet and com..."
Some Popular Misconceptions
"The Federal Reserve is a whipping boy of the disgruntled. Critics of the Federal Reserve often accuse monetary officials of deliberately depreciating the dollar through its quantitative easing.&..."
IAE Warns High Oil Prices Risk to Global Recovery
"The International Energy Agency (IAE) said today the high price of oil is presents a genuine risk to the global economic recovery. The IAE also noted that demand is declining but the 2011 demand forec..."
Euro Continues to Surge in Forex Trading
"Currency trading on the FX marketThe euro continues to maintain the upper hand against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. Euro is heading higher, in spite of the general risk ave..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-12 11:24
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-12 11:24
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
Bank of Canada Leaves Rates Steady; Looks for Hike Sooner than Expected
"Loonie stymied in forex tradingThe Bank of Canada announced that it would keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 1%. The news has the loonie lower in forex trading against the greenback. The decis..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-12 11:16
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-12 11:16
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, loonie, oil, rate, trading
Stronger Euro and Commodity Prices
"Gold at $1471.20 per ounce is at another record peak. Silver hit a 31-year high of $40.23 per ounce. Oil reached a 30-month high of $111.68 per barrel and is 1.1% stronger on the day. The ECB’s..."
Sterling Gets Help from PPI Data in Forex Trading
"U.K. pound maintains gains against the U.S. dollar in currency tradingSterling got some help from better than expected PPI numbers. As a result sterling surged in forex trading. However, the British c..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 13:25
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 13:25
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
Euro Continues to Gain in Forex Trading
"U.S. dollar down across the boardSurging metals prices are sending the euro higher in forex trading, as the dollar drops across the board. Euro continues to gain in forex trading, targeting 1.51. ..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 13:15
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-08 13:15
Taggar: currencies, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Gold at All-Time High of $1,450 an Ounce
"Gold gained more than a percent today to close at an all-time high above $1,450 an ounce. Silver also rose to hit a 31-year high to $39.12 an ounce. “Bernanke’s comment makes inflation a m..."
Oil prices top $120 per barrel on Middle East unrest
"Brent crude topped $120 a barrel Monday due to supply concerns stemming from unrest in the Middle East. Futures for Brent Crude rose $2.36 to $121 a barrel — the highest levels since before the..."
Another Slow Monday
"Commodity prices are higher. Oil advanced 0.4% to $108.33 per barrel, while gold climbed 0.3% to $1433.80 per ounce. Upward share price momentum in Asia didn’t carry into European trading..."
U.S. Dollar Reaches New Three Year Low Against Canadian Dollar
"Loonie gains in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar has reached a low not seen for three years against the Canadian dollar. The loonie is gaining in forex trading on the currency market against the greenback..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-01 10:47
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, loonie, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-04-01 10:47
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, loonie, market, oil, pound, trading
Euro Higher, But Can't Maintain Above 1.42
"Euro gaining in forex tradingThe euro is higher in forex trading against the U.S. dollar, but it can't maintain above the 1.42 level. The euro touched above 1.42, but has pulled back below that. Forex..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-31 12:53
Taggar: bank, dollar, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-31 12:53
Taggar: bank, dollar, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, oil, trading
Carry Trade Beginnings
"While keeping an eye on a whole smorgasbord of developments — Portugal, Libya, Fukushima reactor #3, Chinese growth, oil prices, and differences in the monetary stances of the ECB, Fed, and Bank..."
Canadian Dollar Advances on Oil and Risk Play
"The Canadian dollar gained 0.41 cents today jumping to 101.38 cents US on rising oil prices and a growing appetite for risk pushing commodity prices higher. There is some concern however that the Euro..."
Commodity Currencies Up, Sterling Down
"The dollar has fallen 0.9%, 0.5%, and 0.3% against the New Zealand, Canadian, and Australian dollars. At $1441.39 per ounce, gold prices are within $4 of their intra-day record high and 0.2% fir..."
GBP Falls Following BOE Minutes
"The Bank of England’s March minutes showed that policymakers are taking a wait-and-see approach regarding the effect of oil prices on the economy, causing sterling to slump. The pound dropped 0..."
Crude Oil Climbs as UN Imposes No-Fly Zone
"Oil prices rose more than two dollars in New York this morning to climb above $103 a barrel as traders fretted over the escalation of violence in Libya. Over the weekend, American and British forces..."
Oil Prices Jump as UN Enforces No-Fly Zone
"The price of crude jumped more than $2 a barrel as UN forces attacked strategic radar installations and other sites as part of its operations to impose a no-fly zone in the skies over Libya. Oil price..."
Share Prices and Commodity Currencies Higher
"Few data releases this Monday. In Japan, which was closed for the Vernal holiday, news was mixed. While progress was reported in cooling the damaged nuclear reactor, radiation was discover..."
Japanese Yen Drops in Forex Trading
"Currency trading with the yenThe Japanese yen is heading lower in forex trading on the currency market as the situation in the devastated country continues to improve. Just before the weekend, G7 nati..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-21 09:47
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trade, forex trading, home sales, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-21 09:47
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trade, forex trading, home sales, market, oil, trading
Oil Prices Decline as Libya Announces Cease Fire
"Oil prices declined by mid-morning in New York after Libya announced it would halt further military actions against anti-Gaddafi protesters. The move came after the UN passed a resolution giving the S..."
UN Agrees to Libyan No-Fly Zone; Oil Tops $103
"Oil climbed above $103 a barrel Friday morning following the news that the UN has mandated the enforcing of a no-fly zone in Libya. The market fears the authorization of military action could lead to..."
Canadian Dollar, Oil Falls on Japan Risk Concerns
"The Canadian dollar fell more than two cents as investors fled to the perceived safety of the American dollar as the crisis in Japan continues to plague markets. Oil prices also plunged by more than $..."
These are Trying, Confusing and? Yes, Even Interesting Times
"Recovery from the severest global financial crisis and recession since the 1930s is less than two years old, and many advanced economies continue to experience crippling rates of unemployment that hav..."
FX: Don't Ignore The Rise In Retail Sales
"With a severe earthquake and tsunami hitting Japan, waves reaching as far as Hawaii and talk of Portugal requiring a bailout if Germany votes no on expanding the EFSF, we would be surprised if risk ap..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 09:57
Taggar: bank, consumer confidence, dollar, economy, employment, inflation, oil, rate, report, retail sales
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-11 09:57
Taggar: bank, consumer confidence, dollar, economy, employment, inflation, oil, rate, report, retail sales
Sterling Lower as BOE Rate Remains the Same
"U.K. pound in currency tradingSterling is lower in forex trading on the currency market today as the Bank of England keeps interest rates the same. Continued concern about inflation is weighing on for..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 12:07
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, forex, forex trade, forex trading, inflation, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 12:07
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, forex, forex trade, forex trading, inflation, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
U.S. Jobless Claims Increase; Greenback Gains in Currency Trading
"U.S. dollar higher in forex tradingConcerns about the economic recovery are once again at the forefront of investors' minds today. The main piece of news weighing on investor confidence is that of job..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 11:59
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, employment, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, investment, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 11:59
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, employment, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, investment, market, oil, trading
No Support For Risk As Data Shows Pain Of High Oil Prices
"What was particularly painful was the fact that Moody's downgraded Spain, one of the larger economies within the Eurozone. Downgrades boosts the risk of default and Europe cannot afford to bailout Spa..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 09:26
Taggar: currency, currency trade, dollar, market, oil, point, report
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 09:26
Taggar: currency, currency trade, dollar, market, oil, point, report
Risk FX Under Assault As Eco Data, Downgrades Take Toll
"A slew of negative economic surprises along with an unexpected downgrade of Spain by Moody?s pushed risk FX lower through most of Asian and European session Top Stories Moody's downgrades Spain sendi..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 08:24
Taggar: aussie, bank, bull, cable, currencies, currency, economy, employment, finance, gold, industrial production, inflation, long position, market, oil, point, rate, report, retail sales, trade balance
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-10 08:24
Taggar: aussie, bank, bull, cable, currencies, currency, economy, employment, finance, gold, industrial production, inflation, long position, market, oil, point, rate, report, retail sales, trade balance
A 25-Basis Point Hike of the Thai One-Day Repo Rate
"The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to lift its key interest rate to 2.5% from 2.5% today. Earlier rate hikes of the same size were announced on January 12..."
Canadian Dollar at 3-Year High
"The Canadian dollar gained 0.4 percent to 96.78 U.S. cents to the US dollar at 8:12 am in Toronto from $97.14 at yesterday’s close. The “loonie” as the Canadian dollar is known, is r..."
What Next for the Canadian Dollar?
"Loonie continues to gain strength in forex tradingOnce again, the Canadian dollar is heading higher against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market. Indeed, the loonie continues to gain s..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 11:19
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 11:19
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
How To Trade The RBNZ Rate Decision
"FX360.com | The lack of U.S. economic data this morning has once again led to relatively quiet trading in the foreign exchange market. The lack of U.S. economic data this morning has once again led..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 10:21
Taggar: bank, bear, bull, cpi, currency, currency pair, dollar, economy, employment, finance, foreign exchange, inflation, market, oil, point, pound, rate, report, retail sales, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 10:21
Taggar: bank, bear, bull, cpi, currency, currency pair, dollar, economy, employment, finance, foreign exchange, inflation, market, oil, point, pound, rate, report, retail sales, trading
Risk FX Consolidates But Wariness Remains
"FX360 | It?s been a very quiet night of consolidation in the currency markets with EUR/USD still pressured by concerns over periphery credit as it spent most of the night below the 1.3900 level while..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 06:55
Taggar: aussie, cable, consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, cpi, currency, currency trade, finance, gold, industrial production, market, oil, pound, price index, rate, trade balance, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-09 06:55
Taggar: aussie, cable, consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, cpi, currency, currency trade, finance, gold, industrial production, market, oil, pound, price index, rate, trade balance, trading
USD: Nervousness Reigns
"fx360.com With the rally in equities, the pullback in commodity prices and the rise in Treasury yields, the improvement in risk appetite should have driven the dollar lower. USD: NERVOUSNESS REIGNS &..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 20:25
Taggar: announcement, aussie, bank, bear, consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, currencies, currency, currency pair, currency trade, dollar, economy, employment, finance, financial, industrial production, inflation, margin, market, oil, point, pound, price index, profit, rate, report, retail sales, spread, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 20:25
Taggar: announcement, aussie, bank, bear, consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, currencies, currency, currency pair, currency trade, dollar, economy, employment, finance, financial, industrial production, inflation, margin, market, oil, point, pound, price index, profit, rate, report, retail sales, spread, trading
Oil Prices Fall as OPEC Considers Output Increase
"Despite conflicting opinions amongst OPEC members, the market is betting the cartel of oil producers will increase production to meet shortcomings as Libyan crude oil output slows. The price of US lig..."
Less Anxiety Than on Monday
"Maybe because its Mardi Gras time, there’s less angst in the air. Share prices, the dollar, and sovereign debt yields are up. Focus of investor worry has swung somewhat back toward E..."
U.S. Dollar Gains Upper Hand as Oil and Gold Prices Drop
"Focus also returns to euro in forex trading -- and sovereign debtThe U.S. dollar is moving higher in currency trading on the FX market today. Last week, the U.S. dollar struggled in forex trading. Thi..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 10:35
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 10:35
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
Will Fiscal Year End Repatriation Help The Yen?
"Japanese Yen selling off sharply against the dollar today, many traders may be wondering whether repatriation flows this year will be overshadowed by oil, interest rate differentials and other factors..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 10:28
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency pair, dollar, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-08 10:28
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency pair, dollar, market, oil, rate, trading
Canadian Dollar, Oil, Gold Advance on Libyan Unrest
"The Canadian dollar gained 0.11 of a cent to 103.02 US cents after receiving a boost from rising oil prices as fighting intensifies in Libya. Fears that oil supplies could be affected have pushed crud..."
Commodities Higher and Dollar Lower on Middle East Worries
"WTI crude oil advanced 2.0% to $106.55 per barrel, and Brent, which is better correlated with gasoline, is at $116.92 per barrel. Gold rose 0.8% to $1439.40 per ounce, and silver hit another 31-..."
A EURO short is born
"Technical analysts will tell you that with the EUR breaching its four-month high this morning, long term Fibonacci levels are capable of being reached (2008 high 1.4315). For that to occur, the mark..."
AAAFX Adds CFDs, Gold, Silver and Oil
"Greetings traders. I’ve got a bit of forex news to pass on. ZuluTrade’s recommended broker – AAAFx – just announced that they’re now able to offer their traders the abil..."
Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-07 09:33
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex news, gold, oil, zulutrade
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-07 09:33
Taggar: brokers, forex, forex news, gold, oil, zulutrade
Oil Prices and the FX Conundrum
"I haven’t blogged about oil prices in quite some time. After prices collapsed in the wake of the financial crisis, there really wasn’t much to talk about. However, the price of crude oil h..."
Blog: Forex Blog: Currency Trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-05 08:07
Taggar: currency, financial, market, oil
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-05 08:07
Taggar: currency, financial, market, oil
Week in Review-March 4th
"The EUR continues to outperform the dollar as investors interpret the ECB?s view to oil price shocks as inflationary events requiring a tighter monetary policy, in contrast to the Fed and the BOE, who..."
Oil Higher as Libyan Fighting Continues
"As fighting in Libya enters a third week with no end in sight, oil prices jumped to nearly $103 a barrel. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for April delivery was up 82 cents at $102.73 a..."
Greenback Down in Currency Trading
"U.S. dollar falls in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is falling in forex trading on the currency market today, helped lower by improved economic data and higher commodity prices. Euro looks to extend its..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-04 09:02
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, inflation, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-04 09:02
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, inflation, market, oil, rate, trading
EUR/USD Headed for 1.40 after ECB?
"The EUR/USD ripped higher after ECB President Trichet telegraphed a possible rate hike next month. The rise in oil prices has hit a cord with the central bank, prompting them to step on the accelera..."
Blog: Kathy Lien - Forex Blog - Currency Research
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-03 16:15
Taggar: bank, inflation, oil, rate
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-03 16:15
Taggar: bank, inflation, oil, rate
Canadian Dollar ? The Ultra-Safe Secret Natural Gas Play
"You may remember the incredibly long lines for the gas pump back in the early 70s. I was just a toddler myself, but my parents and grandparents were among the ones waiting in the endless gas lines..."
Rising Oil Prices Boost Canadian Dollar
"The Canadian dollar (AKA the “loonie) gained 0.1 percent to 97.40 cents to the US dollar early this morning as oil prices broke through $100 a barrel. Canada is a leading supplier of crude and a..."
U.S. Dollar Hammered as Gold Prices Look for a New Record
"U.S. dollar in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is being hammered today in forex trading on the currency market today as gold prices reach for a new nominal high. Silver prices are also heading for a nomi..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-02 11:01
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, inflation, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-02 11:01
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, inflation, market, oil, pound, trading
Could the Euro Become a Safe Haven?
"Euro maintains strength in forex tradingWith all of the uncertainty going on right now, and with concerns that the U.S. economic recovery is likely to remain sluggish, it seems odd that the euro has m..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-01 13:30
Taggar: currency, currency trade, dollar, forex, forex trading, oil, point, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-01 13:30
Taggar: currency, currency trade, dollar, forex, forex trading, oil, point, trading
Ben Bernanke Dovish in Congressional Testimony
"U.S. dollar mixed in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is mixed in forex trading, higher against the euro and Aussie, but down against the U.K. pound. Forex traders are trying to decide how to take recent..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-01 13:16
Taggar: aussie, currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-03-01 13:16
Taggar: aussie, currencies, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, market, oil, pound, trading
End of February Data Releases
"Monday’s tend to have fewer data releases than other days of the week but not when they coincide with the end of the month. Oil prices are steady and below $100 at $97.89 per barrel amid confide..."
Oil Prices on a Rally
"Roughly three million barrels of oil every day pass through the Suez Canal, controlled by Egypt. When Egyptian citizens began protesting for government change, a domino effect began in the Middle East..."
A Murkier Currency Market Outlook Due to the Uncertain Fate of Oil Prices
"A risk remains that oil and other commodity prices will remain extremely volatile in the period ahead. The market is trading on political news headlines and therefore intrinsically less stable t..."
Week in Review-Feb 25th
"Despite the dramatic global events unfolding, Capital Markets are exuding remarkable calm. Will investors focus on the negative global sentiment or be guided by strong hawkish comments from the ECB ne..."
Oil Prices Decline as Saudi Arabia Increases Production
"Despite continuing violence in Libya, stock prices appear headed for a higher open in North America after positive returns in Asia and during morning trading in Europe. Oil prices also retreated after..."
EUR could be the Joker
"It use to be easy, any global shock you bought dollars. Today, we are knee deep in a myriad of reasons to buy or not to buy a specific asset class or currency. Transparency requires investors to be fl..."
EUR/USD Advances as ECB May Raise Interest Rates Before Fed
"EUR/USD rose today for the second day on the speculation that the European Central Bank will raise the interest rates before the Federal Reserve. The currency p..."
Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 20:22
Taggar: bank, currency, currency pair, dollar, oil, rate
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 20:22
Taggar: bank, currency, currency pair, dollar, oil, rate
Japan?s Safe Haven Appeal
"The yen’s advantage in times of geopolitical turmoil and rising oil prices is not intuitively obvious. Japan imports virtually all of its energy needs, and Middle Eastern hydrocarbon fuel..."
Why Higher Oil is Negative for the Dollar
"I have wrote my own piece on How Oil Prices Impact the U.S. Dollar but Jens Nordvig of Nomura has an equally thorough take that is worth reading: What does the spike in oil prices mean for the dollar?..."
Sterling Drops in Currency Trading
"U.K. pound loses ground to dollar, euroThe sterling is dropping in currency trading on the FX market as concerns about the British economy resurface. The latest retail numbers are not very encouraging..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 16:31
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, indicators, inflation, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 16:31
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, indicators, inflation, market, oil, pound, rate, trading
Oil Fears Continue to Pound U.S. Dollar in Currency Trading
"Greenback lower in forex tradingOil worries are continuing to weigh on the U.S. dollar. Even though stocks have pared some of their losses today, the greenback is still struggling in forex trading. Sl..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 16:24
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-24 16:24
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
Oil Prices Lift Canadian Dollar
"Concern over the ongoing violence in Libya has pushed oil prices to two-year highs and has boosted the Canadian dollar more than half a cent to 101.65 cents US. Oil futures could move even higher as t..."
Swissy and Yen Up on Oil Crisis
"Political chaos in the Middle East has spawned an hysterical oil market, with Brent topping $119.70 at one point and West Texas Intermediate eclipsing $103 amid forecasts of a potential spike above $2..."
Crude Oil Prices and U.S. CPI Inflation
"Oil prices were volatile but ultimately trendless through the latter 1980s and the 1990s. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices averaged $19.37 from 1987 through 1998. Broken down into thre..."
Dollar Down Despite Concern over Libya
"Libya’s turmoil, where Qaddafi clings to power, should help the dollar in two ways: by spawning generalized flight to the safety of Treasury securities and by raising concern about Euroland̵..."
U.S. Dollar Sinks in Forex Trading
"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is sinking in forex trading on the currency market as traders focus on a variety of factors for the future. The possibility of inflation, with more BoE boa..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-23 14:13
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, inflation, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-23 14:13
Taggar: aussie, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, inflation, market, oil, rate, trading
Will Greece Have to Leave the Euro Currency Union?
"Drachma may make a comebackContinued problems in Greece are leading to speculation that the country might have to leave the euro zone and reintroduce the drachma in order to save itself. The European..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-23 14:05
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, point, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-23 14:05
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, gold, oil, point, trading
How Does an Oil Crisis Impact the U.S. Dollar?
"Oil prices are on the rise and everyone is talking about the possibility of $100 oil. Right now, the rise in oil is accompanied by a rise in the U.S. dollar but will this relationship last? Taking a..."
Euro Gets a Boost From Hawish ECB Comments
"Euro higher in forex tradingEuro is once again enjoying a boost in forex trading on the currency market, even as other high beta currencies fall against the U.S. dollar. With all of the uncertainty go..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-22 11:01
Taggar: consumer sentiment, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-22 11:01
Taggar: consumer sentiment, currencies, currency, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, rate, trading
Oil Prices Could Mean Weaker U.S. Dollar Down the Road
"Greenback in currency tradingSo far, the U.S. dollar has been hanging in there, even as oil prices rise, thanks to the situation in Libya and other Middle Eastern countries. This is a bit unusual, sin..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-22 10:49
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, oil, point, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-22 10:49
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, inflation, market, oil, point, rate, trading
U.S. Dollar Gains on Uncertainty
"Greenback in currency tradingThe U.S. dollar is on the rise in forex trading on the currency market today as investors look for a safe haven amidst the uncertainty. Euro is down in forex trading again..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 12:57
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 12:57
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, pound, trading
Canadian Dollar Heads Higher with Help from Oil Prices
"Loonie gains in forex tradingThe Canadian dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today as oil prices help provide a boost. Oil prices are on the rise, thanks in large part to th..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 12:51
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-21 12:51
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Can Loonie Maintain Its Strength Against the Greenback?
"Canadian dollar forex trading forecastThe loonie has reached a new high against the U.S. dollar in forex trading on the currency market. The Canadian dollar is gaining again, thanks to support from hi..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-17 11:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, point, rate, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-17 11:34
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, point, rate, report, trading
Thursday-Friday Roundup
"The big news of the final two days of this week came from Cairo today, the announced abdication of President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years of dictatorial rule and three weeks of relentless mass protest..."
Turmoil in Egypt Drives Stocks Lower
"Global stock prices were on the decline Friday as demonstrations grew in intensity following yesterday’s refusal by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarek to leave office. Brent crude prices broke the..."
U.K. Pound Flounders in Currency Trading
"Positive economic indicators can't overcome risk aversion for the sterlingThanks to the environment of risk aversion today, the U.K. pound is floundering in currency trading. The news about the Bank o..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-11 12:03
Taggar: bank, consumer sentiment, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, gold, indicators, market, oil, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-11 12:03
Taggar: bank, consumer sentiment, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, gold, indicators, market, oil, pound, trading
China hikes rates to Counter Inflation
"China raised interest rates for the third time since mid-October ahead of a report forecast to show inflation accelerated to the fastest pace in 30 months. The benchmark one-year lending rate will inc..."
It?s Okay to Carry Risk
"Monday markets have been calm and in a hopeful mood about such dangers as the European debt negotiations, the Egyptian situation, and the resistance of general inflation against commodity price pressu..."
Chinese New Year
"Numerous Asian markets were closed today for the Lunar New Year, including China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea. Unrest in Egypt appears to be escalating, but Suez Canal traff..."
Euro Loses Ground in Forex Trading
"Currency trading with the euroThe euro is losing ground in forex trading on the currency market today as events come into sharper focus. Equities in Europe as well as in the U.S. are down today. Inves..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-03 10:30
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-02-03 10:30
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trading, market, oil, trading
Ratings Downgrade ?Dents? Japanese Yen
"Last week, S&P fulfilled rumors by lowering the Sovereign credit rating of Japan. The move immediately sparked headlines filled with words like “roil” and “turmoil,” and an..."
Upbeat North American Data
"Canadian GDP calculated from the supply-side industrial level rose 0.4% in November, the best monthly advance since March. GDP was also 3.0% higher than a year earlier. Very robust monthly..."
Oil Declines in Wake of US Address
"The price of oil fell below $87 a barrel as investors moved to the sidelines to consider President Barack Obama’s comments outlining efforts to help the US recovery. In his State of the Union Ad..."
EUR Neutrals trump the Bears
"Trichet?s tough talk on inflation over the weekend pushed the EUR to a two-month high. Ireland?s political turmoil highlights the uncertainties facing the debt laden PIIGS and to the Euro-zone directl..."
Euro Pulls Back in Forex Trading
"Ireland, sovereign debt weigh on euro in forex tradingEvents continue to put pressure on the euro in forex trading on the currency market. Worries about what is happening in the euro zone are sending..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-24 08:36
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-24 08:36
Taggar: bank, currencies, currency, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, trading
US Prices Rise as Energy Costs Increase
"Wholesale prices rose sharply in the US during the month of December but the jump was due almost entirely on energy cost increases. The Producer Price Index rose 1.1 percent compared to 0.8 percent th..."
Oil Prices Seen as Threat to Recovery
"The International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a warning that high crude oil prices threaten the economic recovery for the upcoming year. According to the IEA’s report, the cost to import oil rose..."
U.S. Dollar Gets Boost in Forex Trading
"Greenback higher against major currenciesThe U.S. dollar got a boost in forex trading on the currency market this morning after the latest ADP jobs report came out. News that private sector employment..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-05 11:01
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2011-01-05 11:01
Taggar: aussie, currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, report, trading
Oil Prices Rise on Signs of Increasing Demand
"Signs of increasing growth in manufacturing helped push oil prices higher yesterday with US light crude gaining $1.08 before falling back and closing the day at $95.83 a barrel. The jump in oil prices..."
Canadian Dollar Gains Against the U.S. Dollar
"Loonie expected to see further gains in currency tradingThe Canadian dollar is gaining against the U.S. dollar in currency trading on the FX market today. Loonie has been showing strength in currency..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-30 08:18
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-30 08:18
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, loonie, market, oil, trading
Oil moves to fresh two-year high
"The price of oil hit a fresh 26-month high this morning as ministers from producer nations signalled there were no plans to boost output. US light, sweet crude rose 27 cents to $91.78 in Asia and Lond..."
Crude Oil Breaks $90 ? Lifts Loonie
"An increase in the price of crude helped lift the Canadian dollar 0.2 percent to CA$1.155 per US dollar by 8:00 am in Toronto this morning. This ended a four-day losing streak against the US greenback..."
The Best Currencies to Own When Oil Blows Through $100 a Barrel Next Year
"By Sean Hyman, editor, Currency Cross Trader I can?t tell you how many times colleagues in the industry have called me an ?idiot? for correctly predicting what?s coming next in the markets. Take oil..."
Canadian Dollar Rises with Oil Prices
"An increase in commodity prices including oil has helped push the Canadian dollar to four straight days of gains against its US counterpart. Today’s announcement that China will hold the line on..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-13 16:02
Taggar: announcement, currency, dollar, oil, rate
Tidsstämpel: 2010-12-13 16:02
Taggar: announcement, currency, dollar, oil, rate
Euro Debt Concerns Push Gold to 2-Week High
"Concerned with the potential for more European countries to falter and further worries about the US economy, helped propel gold to a third straight day of gains touching a two-week high of $1,398.30 a..."
Oil, Commodities Jump on Ireland?s Bail-out
"After Sunday’s confirmation that Ireland would receive some form of bail-out to meet its debt obligation’s, the first recipients of the confidence boost was oil and other commodities. Oil..."
Investors Shun Commodities for Dollar
"As attention turns to the European debt crisis and the question of a rescue for Ireland, investors are heading for the safety of the dollar. News that the People’s Bank of China is worried that..."
Oil Prices Push Canadian Dollar Higher
"The Canadian dollar advanced 0.5 percent to reach parity with its US counterpart. Seven straight days of crude oil price gains helped propel the Canadian dollar back to parity as Canada is one of the..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-09 16:08
Taggar: analysis, dollar, foreign exchange, market, oil
Tidsstämpel: 2010-11-09 16:08
Taggar: analysis, dollar, foreign exchange, market, oil
Nigerian Rig Attack Pushes Oil to 2-Year High
"An attack on a Nigerian oil rig added to crude oil pressures today that briefly sent oil to a two-year high of 87.49 dollars a barrel. The price has since pulled back to $86.58 but with an uptick expe..."
Canadian Dollar Nears Parity
"The Canadian dollar recorded its fourth straight day of gains as it closes in on parity with its US counterpart. The “loonie” as the Canadian dollar is known, is being helped by an increas..."
Positive News Pushes Oil to Six-Month High
"Increases in manufacturing in China and the US pushed oil to a six-month high as US light crude oil rose by $2 a barrel or 2.5%, to $83.45. London Brent rose by $1.90 to $85.04 a barrel, before both s..."
IEA Warns About Rising Commodity Prices
"The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned today that the global recovery is in peril should the Federal Reserve’s anticipated stimulus spending – nick-named QE2 – cause commodity..."
Canadian Dollar Falls as Stocks Decline
"After three days of gains, the Canadian dollar fell as profit-taking had stocks on the decline. The loonie lost 0.3 percent to C$1.0230 per U.S. dollar at 7:44 a.m. in Toronto, compared with C$1.0200..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-26 15:21
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trade, dollar, loonie, oil, profit
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-26 15:21
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trade, dollar, loonie, oil, profit
Daily Forex Market Review
"Coming Up Today (all times GMT) CAD Trade Balance (12:30) USD PPI m/m (12:30) USD Trade Balance (12:30) USD Unemployment Claims (12:30) USD Natural Gas Storage (14:30) USD Crude Oil Inventories..."
Blog: Alan's Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-14 14:33
Taggar: currencies, dollar, employment, oil, trade balance
Tidsstämpel: 2010-10-14 14:33
Taggar: currencies, dollar, employment, oil, trade balance
Oil Prices Decline as Dollar Gains
"Oil prices continued a two-day slide dropping 60 cents to $81.61 a barrel while the dollar rose by 0.3 percent against a basket of currencies. The market is also awaiting the minutes of the FOMC meeti..."
OPEC Increases Oil Demand Forecast
"The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increased slightly its forecast for oil demand for the remainder of this year and 2011. OPEC projected oil demand would hit 85.59 million b..."
IMF Warns Debt in Europe and US Threatens Stability
"The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its semi-annual Global Financial Stability Report earlier today. The report highlighted the ongoing debt crisis in Europe and housing issues in the US as..."
Canadian Dollar Gains on US Counterpart
"Buoyed by rising oil and gold prices, the Canadian dollar rose to C$1.0238 to the U.S. dollar, or 97.68 U.S. cents by 8:15 a.m. in New York compared to Friday’s close of C$1.0256 to the U.S. dol..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-27 15:28
Taggar: dollar, foreign exchange, gold, market, oil
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-27 15:28
Taggar: dollar, foreign exchange, gold, market, oil
Oil Prices Tumble on Increased Supplies
"Worse-than-expected US employment news and an increase in crude inventories conspired to push oil prices lower in European trading. By early afternoon in London, benchmark crude for November delivery..."
Softer Dollar With Few New Data Releases
"The greenback lost 1.0% and 0.9% against the New Zealand and Australian dollars. The AUD touched a new 2010 high of USD 0.9472. These commodity-sensitive currencies got a lift from net ove..."
Oil Falls Below $76 on Higher Inventories
"Oil prices dropped by more than a dollar in European trading as a report showed US crude inventories are growing. It is also expected that a pipeline running through the mid-west that had been closed..."
Oil Gains on Stronger Asian Demand
"Oil broke through the $77 a barrel mark in early afternoon trading in Europe as investors considered the impact of increasing demand from Asian countries and China in particular. Concerns over supply..."
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
Tidsstämpel: 2010-09-03 15:13
Taggar: economy, employment, oil, report, trading
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..."
Stock Futures Fall on Growth Concerns
"Stock futures and a drop in oil prices in European trading suggest another losing day on the US stock exchanges as investors turned to bonds for safety. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index declined 1.8 percent..."
Canadian Dollar Gains as Equities Strengthen
"The Canadian dollar started the week on a positive note as a jump in equities and strengthening oil prices helped boost the loonie. Growing interest in a take-over of Canadian giant Potash Corp also w..."
Oil Falls on Weaker News
"Reacting to the latest round of weaker economic news from the US and Europe, oil prices continued to drop, falling to $74.24 a barrel by mid morning London time in electronic trading on the New York M..."
Squawk Box
"Discussing oil, markets and currencies, with Carl Larry, Oil Outlooks and Opinions; Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex and Peter Yastrow, Yastrow Origer."
No Way Out
"In the risk-averse first twenty-four hours after the Federal Open Market Committee statement, The yen and dollar advanced 2.5% and 1.9% against the euro, Ten-year Treasury yields dropped twelve basis..."
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
Tidsstämpel: 2010-08-11 20:13
Taggar: economy, market, oil, report, trade balance
FOMC and Overnight Data Put Markets in a Very Foul Mood
"A fresh spike in risk aversion has depressed stocks, oil and sovereign bond yields and sent the dollar and yen higher. Equities plunged 2.7% in Japan, 1.9% in Australia, 1.2% in Singapore, 1.3% in Sou..."
UK Manufacturing Production Rises
"U.K. manufacturing increased for a second month in June in the best calendar quarter for factory production in more than a decade as the economic recovery strengthened. Output climbed 0.3 percent from..."
Oil pares gains, backs off three month highs
"Crude oil declined from a three-month high in New York before the release of economic data forecast to show that the recovery is losing steam in the U.S., the world?s second-largest energy consumer. O..."
Monday's Market Moves
"Insight on futures, with Kathy Lien, GFT Forex; Carl Larry, Oil Outlooks & Opinions; and Peter Yastrow, Yastrow Origer."
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..."
Oil Prices Fall as Tropical Storm Bonnie Weakens
"With the downgrading of Tropical Storm Bonnie easing the threat of damage to oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico, oil prices fell towards $78 a barrel on Monday. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark cr..."
Investors Having Second Thoughts on Oil
"Crude prices were on the decline Friday as investors took a breather on concerns that speculation pushing oil to an 11-week high was too ambitious. Positive earnings news in the US and demand in China..."
EUR/USD Continues Its Drop on Oil Inventories Report
"EUR/USD continued its decline today before and after the release on the oil inventories showed a rather small gain. Traders are also reacting to the yesterday’..."
Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-21 16:46
Taggar: currency, currency pair, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-21 16:46
Taggar: currency, currency pair, oil, trading
Oil Climbs Above $78 on Growth Expectations
"US crude oil for September delivery rose 53 cents to $78.11 a barrel Wednesday before falling back to $77.83 in European trading. Stronger earnings by several US firms including Apple and Morgan Stanl..."
Oil Prices Drop on Demand Concerns
"A weak CPI result in the US and continuing concern over Europe’s credit woes, pushed oil prices lower on Friday. U.S. crude for August fell 39 cents to $76.23 a barrel by 12.47 GMT, while London..."
Oil Falls on Inventory Glut, Lower Demand
"Higher-than-expected inventory levels and sagging demand had investors shying away from oil today. The benchmark crude for August delivery was down 38 cents to $76.77 a barrel at midday London time in..."
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..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-13 10:53
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-13 10:53
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, report, trading
Oil Declines as Investors Wait for Earnings News
"With the second-quarter earnings reports for several large multi-nationals due for release this week, investors sat on the sidelines as oil fell to $74.63 a barrel in trading in Europe today. The tone..."
Japanese Yen Weakens in Forex Trading as Political Question Marks Emerge
"Yen drops against U.S. dollarOnce again, another prime minister's government is in doubt in Japan. There has been a great deal of unrest and turnover when it comes to prime ministers in Japan recently..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 10:14
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, finance, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-12 10:14
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, finance, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, trading
Central Reserve Bank of Peru Tightens Again
"A statement from monetary officials following today’s third straight monthly increase of 25 basis points in the reference lending rate deleted the prediction contained in the May and June rate h..."
Energy Stocks Expected to Boost TSX
"Oil prices are expected to rise today on speculation that reserves, particularly in the US, declined this month. The increase is expected to lift Canada’s main stock exchange – the TSX ..."
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
Tidsstämpel: 2010-07-05 15:29
Taggar: economy, employment, market, oil, profit, trading, us market
Oil Falls Below $77
"Oil fell to $76.79 in Europe today following yesterday’s stock market losses. News that Germany’s jobless rate declined to 7.5 per cent helped give European stocks a much-needed boost, alt..."
Oil Falls on Growth Fears
"Fears that a faltering recovery could weaken demand for energy, pushed prices back down towards $76 a barrel in Asia on Friday. The benchmark crude for August delivery was down 13 cents to $76.38 a ba..."
Weaker Than Expected US Home Sales Sends Stocks Lower
"An unexpected drop in US existing home sales, sent global stock markets and oil prices lower Wednesday. Sentiment was sluggish across Asia and Europe on new worries over the strength of the U.S. econo..."
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..."
Oil Prices Lower on Profit-Taking
"Global oil prices opened lower today as investors claimed profits after a week of gains. New York’s main futures contract, light sweet crude for delivery in July, shed 67 cents to 76.12 dollars..."
Credit Rating Downgrades
"Moody’s announced a four-step downgrade of Greek debt from Ba1 to junk status, A3. The 10-year Greek-minus-German yield premium widened 35 basis points to more than 600 basis points. ..."
Bank of England Keeps Lending Rate Unchanged
"The Bank of England announced today that it will keep the overnight lending rate at 0.5 percent. With the turmoil in Europe threatening to impact the modest recovery underway in England, it came as no..."
China Records 50% Increase in Exports
"China released its latest exports figures which included a 50 percent increase year-over-year for the month of May. North American stock futures turned positive on the news, and oil jumped a dollar to..."
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..."
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..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-02 11:52
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, investment, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-02 11:52
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, forex, forex trading, fx market, investment, market, oil, trading
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
Tidsstämpel: 2010-06-01 16:17
Taggar: currency, currency pair, economy, oil
Hurricane Fears Push Oil Prices Higher
"Oil prices continued the gains made last week, reaching $74.51 cents a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Despite Monday being a holiday in the US and the UK, prediction..."
Oil Prices Move Higher
"Yesterday’s vote of confidence in the euro by China which triggered a return of optimism in the markets, appears to be extending into a second day. Oil was just one beneficiary of the bounce bac..."
Time to Slow Down and Evaluate Your Forex Trading Positions
"Forex trading forecastNow may be the time to slow down and reassess your forex trading positions. With so much going on right now, it is little surprise that U.S. economic data has been relegated to s..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-28 11:42
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, indicators, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-28 11:42
Taggar: currency, forex, forex trading, indicators, market, oil, trading
Euro Gains in Forex Trading as China Denies Rumors of Bond Selling Plans
"U.S. dollar drops in currency tradingThe euro is gaining in forex trading today, thanks to news out of China. Yesterday, financial markets were thrown into turmoil as rumors surfaced that the Chinese..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 11:53
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-27 11:53
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, financial, forex, forex trade, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, point, trading
Loonie Fading Fast
"Investors continue to flock to the US dollar as a safe destination until the turmoil currently embroiling the currency markets eases. The Canadian dollar, which as recently as a month ago was trading..."
Can Loonie Overcome in Currency Trading?
"Canadian dollar forex trading forecastThe loonie has moved markedly away from parity with the U.S. dollar in currency trading over the past month. In spite of signs of economic recovery in Canada (and..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-21 12:31
Taggar: bull, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, share, shares, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-21 12:31
Taggar: bull, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, loonie, market, oil, share, shares, trading
Oil Prices Continue to Fall
"With the euro debt crisis still in the headlines, and investors turning to the US dollar for safety, world oil prices continue to soften. By mid-day trading in Europe, futures contracts for light swee..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 15:04
Taggar: day trading, dollar, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-20 15:04
Taggar: day trading, dollar, market, oil, trading
Oil Prices Fall on Stronger Dollar, Weaker Demand
"Oil prices continue to be a victim as investors flee for the safety of the US dollar. A plunging euro and concern that the EU debt crisis could result in lower demand for energy, have pushed oil to an..."
Fed May Use U.S. Data as an Excuse to Delay Normalizing Monetary Policy
"Interest rate hike could be delayed U.S. economic data continues to conflict, indicating that the U.S. economic recovery is going to continue to experience slow going. This morning, consumer price dat..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 10:35
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, fx market, inflation, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-19 10:35
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, employment, forex, forex trading, fx market, inflation, market, oil, rate, trading
Inflation Round-Up
"A little more than a year has passed since the severest months of the world recession. Commodity prices are higher now; gold and oil have climbed 31% and 22%, respectively. But demand-pull..."
Oil Prices Rebound After Falling Below $70
"After falling below $70 a barrel in trading in Asia this morning, the price of New York crude climbed to $71.63 – a gain of two cents over Friday’s close. “(One) factor that has dep..."
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..."
Boris on CNBC Squawk Box
"Analysis of the euro & dollar trade and what's driving most European currencies lower, as well as the outlook for oil and precious metals, with Boris Schlossberg Director Of Currency Research GFT Fore..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 09:44
Taggar: analysis, currencies, currency, dollar, dollar trade, forex, gold, oil, report
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-14 09:44
Taggar: analysis, currencies, currency, dollar, dollar trade, forex, gold, oil, report
Canadian Dollar Gains Two Cents
"The Canadian dollar also benefited from the EU-brokered rescue plan for the euro on the weekend. The dollar opened North American trading Monday at 97.62 cents US, up 1.82 cents from Friday’s cl..."
Markets React Sharply to EUR 750 Billion EU/IMF Sovereign Debt Rescue Package
"European currencies and commodity sensitive currencies advanced strongly against the yen and dollar. Stocks are much higher. Gold is lower, but oil and other commodities have risen. ..."
Oil Futures Down on Worries Over Euro
"Continuing evidence of weak energy demand and worries over economic stability within the Euro Zone and even the future of the euro itself, has pushed oil below $80 a barrel for the first time in six w..."
U.S. Dollar Picks Up in Currency Trading
"Greenback higher against the euro in forex tradingThe U.S. dollar is picking up speed in currency trading today as the economic picture shows improvement. One of the biggest things helping the dollar..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 11:32
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-05-03 11:32
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Euro Bounces Back After Hitting Year-Long Low
"The euro showed signs of recovery this morning after falling to a year-long low of US$1.3143 as investors turned to the relative safety of the US dollar amid more debt turmoil in Europe yesterday. Eur..."
Sterling Can't Get Ahead in Currency Trading
"Forex trading with GBP/USDThe sterling can't seem to get ahead in currency trading on the FX market. Even though the FTSE 100 is doing well right now, the pound remains down in forex trading. Indeed..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-28 09:37
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, pound, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-28 09:37
Taggar: currency, currency trading, forex, forex trading, fx market, market, oil, pound, report, trading
Europe Trembles as Greek Contagion Fears Spread
"Euro zone looks for directionExposure to Greek debt -- and Portuguese debt (which could be the next crisis) -- is harming European banks today. Indeed, stocks in Europe are lower as banks pull down in..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-28 09:33
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-28 09:33
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, trading
CNBC - Trading Block
"Discussing oil, futures and currencies, with Boris Schlossberg, GFT Forex; Peter Beutel, Cameron Hanover; Larry Levin, Trading Advantage.com and Kevin Ferry, Cronus Futures Management."
EUR/USD Drops on Global Fears
"The dollar strengthened against the euro today during the early Forex session as the investors become more afraid of the financial risks with the situation arou..."
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..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-13 09:29
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, loonie, oil, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-13 09:29
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, loonie, oil, report, trading
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..."
Disregarding Fundamentals, Dollar Heads Up
"The things are getting more and more disconnected these days. The oil is rising despite the increasing reserves. The dollar is going up despite the growing commodities. E..."
Oil Continues Bull Run
"Oil prices have gained 24 percent in the past two months and are now closing in on $87 barrel. This is the highest oil has been in a year and a half and there is little doubt that investors believe th..."
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..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-06 09:55
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, fx market, inflation, loonie, market, oil, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-06 09:55
Taggar: bank, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex market, forex trading, fx market, inflation, loonie, market, oil, report, trading
Oil Prices Climb After Long Weekend
"After taking a long weekend away from the oil markets, investors jumped aboard the oil band wagon with a vengeance, pushing prices to the brink of $86 a barrel. “The market was positive before b..."
U.S. Dollar Lower in Forex Trading
"Currency trading quiet, but dollar slippingThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market as investors and traders look for higher gains in riskier investments. Earlier, the U..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-05 10:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, investment, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-05 10:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, investment, market, oil, trading
U.S. Dollar Drops in Forex Trading
"Economic optimism prompts forex traders to look for higher returnsThe U.S. dollar is lower in forex trading on the currency market today, thanks to the news that the global economic recovery appears t..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-01 10:40
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-04-01 10:40
Taggar: currency, dollar, employment, forex, forex trade, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
FXCM presents Forex, commodities and indices on one platform
"FXCM LTD has launched new trading instruments. Now, in addition to forex, traders can trade oil, gold and global stock indices on one platform. FXCM LTD began offering CFD trading in September 2009. D..."
Canadian Raw Materials Higher in February
"Raw materials in Canada rose 0.4 percent in February despite projections of a 1.0 percent decline. The increase is due primarily to a jump in the price of crude oil. Industrial product prices remained..."
Rate Decisions in Russia and Colombia
"Bank Rossii implemented another 25-basis point cut of its one- and seven-day repo rates, this time to 7.25%, and its refinancing rate to 8.25%. These were the twelfth cuts since April 2009. ..."
China and Australia Sign Multi-Billion Dollar Gas Deal
"The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has reportedly signed a deal to import up to AUD$80 billion (USD$73 billion) in natural gas from Australia. As demand for energy grows in China, it..."
Stronger Swiss Franc Against Euro and Sterling
"The dollar lost 0.2% against the Swissy but shows gains of 0.7% against sterling and 0.3% relative to the euro. Relative to commodity-sensitive currencies, the greenback is up 0.4% against the C..."
Blog: Currency Thoughts
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-19 12:59
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, currencies, dollar, gold, oil, swissy
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-19 12:59
Taggar: aussie, aussie dollar, currencies, dollar, gold, oil, swissy
Trading the Comm Dolls
"Trader and author Raghee Horner of IBFX mentions her love for Com Dolls: As she says, ?With my nearly twenty year background in commodity futures it?s not surprising to me that I often gravitate to ?c..."
EUR/USD Tests New Maximum on Declined PPI
"EUR/USD tested its new maximum level since February 9 and then retraced below the daily open level on bad PPI report and mixed oil inventories reports. The maximum has been se..."
Blog: Forex Blog, Forex Trading Information
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 19:00
Taggar: currency, currency pair, oil, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 19:00
Taggar: currency, currency pair, oil, report, trading
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..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 08:07
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, point, pound, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-17 08:07
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, employment, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, point, pound, trading
OPEC Increasing Well Count
"The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has recently increased by 8.4 percent the number of oil and gas wells in production despite already exceeding production quotas. OPEC imp..."
China?s Demand for Oil Surges 28%
"The International Energy Agency (IEA) said today that China’s use of oil increased by 28 percent in January when compared to January 2009. The IEA said that it expects demand for oil to drop by..."
US Trade Deficit Closes as Imports Decline
"The US Commerce Department said today that a 6.6. percent decline in imports in January, resulted in a reduction of the US trade deficit to $37.3 billion, from $39.9 billion in December. A dramatic re..."
Oil Falls 2%, Markets Also Down
"After hitting a six-week high on Monday, markets tumbled in early trading as investors paused to take a closer look at recent data. Both the euro and sterling fell against the dollar and oil, despite..."
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
Tidsstämpel: 2010-03-09 09:09
Taggar: currency, currency trading, economy, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, point, pound, trading
February in Figures
"The yen, commodities and most stocks rose during February. The dollar and long-dated bond yields were mixed, while European currencies depreciated. 10-Yr Yield 01/29/10 02/26/10 Chg vs End-Ja..."
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..."
Plunge in German Business Confidence Stalls Euro
"A surprise drop in German business confidence – the first decline in 11 months – caused the euro to fall and pushed European stocks into negative territory. The Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index l..."
U.S. Dollar Heads Higher in Currency Trading
"Forex trading on the currency marketThe U.S. dollar is heading higher in currency trading on the FX market today. Risk appetite is fading right now as global equities retreat, and economic data from a..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 09:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-23 09:27
Taggar: currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, fx market, gold, market, oil, rate, trading
Oil Prices on the Rise
"Oil futures for March delivery of light sweet crude hit an intra-day high of $80.51 as investors weighed the impact of a strike at a French refinery and growing concerns over the intentions of Iran..."
Oil price reaches six-week high as dollar weakens
"The price of oil has risen to a six-week high as reports of a rescue for debt-laden Greece lifted the euro and helped push the US dollar lower. A weaker dollar makes oil cheaper for buyers in other cu..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 14:37
Taggar: currencies, day trading, dollar, oil, rate, report, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-22 14:37
Taggar: currencies, day trading, dollar, oil, rate, report, trading
US Rate Increase Boosts Dollar, Oil Falls
"A 50 basis point increase in the Federal Reserve’s Discount Rate lifted the dollar to a nine-month high against the euro. The increased confidence in the buck worked against oil prices, sending..."
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..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 12:16
Taggar: bull, consumer sentiment, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, oil, report, retail sales, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-12 12:16
Taggar: bull, consumer sentiment, currency, currency trading, dollar, economy, forex, forex trading, market, oil, report, retail sales, trading
Boris tells the viewers of CNBC his outlook on the dollar
"What will happen to the future of gold and oil?"
Swiss inflation picks up more than forecast in Jan
"Inflation in Switzerland accelerated in January by more than analysts had expected, indicating that the threat of deflation is fading quickly. The consumer price index in January rose 1.0 percent from..."
Markets Gain on Speculation Greece to Receive Cash
"Markets rallied today as speculation grows that Greece will receive an economic bail-out to help the beleaguered nation deal with its rising deficit. The Standard & Poor?s 500 Index rose 1.6 perc..."
Oil Nears $73 a Barrel
"Oil approached $73 a barrel by mid-day trading in London today as a weaker US dollar had investors turning to crude. The price for March delivery rose 85 cents to $72.74 a barrel by 1:30 pm. “A..."
Blog: OANDA Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 16:20
Taggar: day trading, dollar, financial, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 16:20
Taggar: day trading, dollar, financial, oil, trading
U.S. Dollar Moves Lower in Forex Trading
"Currency trading with the greenbackThe U.S. dollar is moving lower in forex trading on the currency market today, falling as events in Europe spark risk appetite. Greek rescue hopes are likely to foll..."
Blog: Global Forex Blog
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 09:26
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
Tidsstämpel: 2010-02-09 09:26
Taggar: currencies, currency, currency trading, dollar, forex, forex trading, gold, market, oil, trading
NFA cracks on several CTAs: CFS Capital, Capital FX and ACJ Capital
"With all the 1:10 leverage turmoil happening lately we shouldn’t forget that NFA/CFTC are the only retail forex watchdogs in the US. From time to time the agencies perform well in uncovering for..."
Oil Falls Below $73 a Barrel
"Oil for March delivery fell $3.62 a barrel in New York today as investors paused to digest the effect of growing unemployment, underperforming stocks, and a weakening demand for energy. Source: Assoc..."
Opec says oil supply increase ?worrying?
"Oil producers’ cartel Opec has told the BBC that compliance with production targets fell to 50-56% last month compared with 80% a year ago. Secretary General Abdalla Salem El-Badri told the BBC&..."
January in Figures
"Risk aversion staged a comeback at the start of 2010 and was manifested in a stronger yen and dollar, lower bond yields, weaker equity markets, and softer commodity prices. 10-Yr Yield 12/31/09 01/..."
Bernanke?s Burn Notice - Why Now? Research Reveals Insight Into Fed Chairman?s Popularity
"By Elliott Wave International Like a spy who gets a burn notice, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has suddenly lost his support. Bernanke has gone from being Time magazine’s Man of the Ye..."
12 Major currency pairs
"Well to be honest there is no such thing as 12 major currency pairs, there are actually about 7 (depends on how you count) major currencies, and well ... many major currency pairs.So what's with your..."
Blog: Forex Jornual
Tidsstämpel: 2008-07-31 18:32
Taggar: analysis, bull, currencies, currency, currency pair, forex, forex trade, oil, share, spread, technical analysis
Tidsstämpel: 2008-07-31 18:32
Taggar: analysis, bull, currencies, currency, currency pair, forex, forex trade, oil, share, spread, technical analysis