After touching the highest level in 2009 as commodities and stocks climbed and the greenback lost appeal yesterday, the loonie did not manage to sustain its levels and dropped as the crude oil declined today. Yesterday…
Posts published in October 2009
Yen Climbs on Finance Minister Statements
The yen managed to climb versus several main traded currencies and hit the highest level versus the U.S. dollar after Japanese policy makers affirmed that a strong currency will not impact…
Brazilian Real Extends Gains on Risk Apettite
The Brazilian real continue to set new record highs for 2009 today as risk appetite emerged influenced by a Australian central bank decision to raise its benchmark interest rates, fact which…
Canadian Dollar Hits Record High on Economic Outlook
Speculations suggesting that the world economic conditions will improve faster than previously imagined, helped stocks and commodities to rally today, consequently helping the Canadian dollar to grow versus its U.S.…
Australia was the first country to increase its borrowing costs after the global slump impacted the wealthiest nations around the globe setting most benchmark interest rates to record lows. The Australian dollar…
Record Low Manufacturing Pushes Pound Down
The pound was once again hit by negative domestic data which forced the British currency down versus the euro, Swiss franc as manufacturing in the country declined to the lowest level in more than…
Brazilian Currency Climbs After G-7 Meeting
After speculations set the real down last week versus the greenback before the G-7 meeting, now the outcome of world wealthiest nations discussions provided support for higher yielding currencies to grow, favoring…
G-7 Comments Set Australian Dollar High
The Australian dollar posted today its first gains after a rather bearish trend last week as the Group of 7 did not confirm speculations which suggested it would stress on the importance…
Dollar Loses Slightly on G-7 Comments
The dollar started this week losing versus the euro and the pound after speculations that Group of 7 central bankers would provide statements supporting the dollar were not confirmed, erasing last…
Will the Dollar Rebound Before 2009 Ends?
The dollar had one of the best weekly performance in months gaining versus most of the 16 main traded currencies as the Group of 7 suggested that a strong greenback is important to guarantee a fast and sustainable…