Posts published in November 2009

Dollar Rises From Record Low

After being traded at the lowest level in 15 months yesterday, the greenback rebounded mainly versus higher-yielding options, as traders indicated that the U.S. currency devaluation could be too high and not…

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Pound Declines on Pessimistic Credit Rating

The Pound fell versus most of 16 main traded currencies after one of the most respected financial institutions in the world affirmed that the credit situation in the U.K. remain as one of the most delicate among…

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Brazilian Real Rises on G-20 Stimulus

The Brazilian real was one of the most benefit currencies today with the Group of 20 statement indicating that stimulus measures to support the global economic recovery will be extended, increasing risk…

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Gold Hits Record High Pushing South African Rand Up

South Africa is one of the world’s largest precious metals producers, and today, as the gold and platinum rose in a session of strong risk appetite, the African nation witnessed a strong bullish pattern in its currency’s…

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Risk Appetite Drives Canadian Dollar Up

The Canadian dollar rallied today versus several currencies and specially against its U.S. counterpart, as stocks and commodities climbed worldwide after the Group of 20 affirmed that is relaxed policy to stimulate…

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Dollar On Record Low after G-20 Agreement

The dollar lost versus most of main traded currencies as the Group of 20 will extend measures to stimulate the global economy, adding confidence among investors to purchase riskier assets, consequently affecting the attractiveness…

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Brazilian Real Gains Sharply on Risk Demand

The Brazilian real had one of the best weeks in more than 2 months as demand for commodities and emergent markets assets rose globally, maintaining the real as the best performing currency in 2009 among the 16…

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South African Rand Top Weekly Currency on Gold Rise

The South African rand was the best performing among 16 main traded currencies in foreign-exchange markets, as demand for metallic commodities exported from the African nation rose globally, increasing their rates…

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Yen Gains on U.S. Job Losses

Demand for safety rose towards the end of this week’s session as U.S. payrolls were cut beyond analysts expectations, suggesting that the economic recovery in North America will take longer than…

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