The pound declined today versus multiple important currencies after U.K.’s central bankers stated that quantitative measures may be resumed in the country if the economic conditions fail to improve, adding…
Posts published in February 2010
Eurozone Members’ Budget Struggle Affects Currency
The euro declined today versus virtually all of 16 main traded currencies as European Central Bank officials stressed on the economic difficulties faced by multiple countries using the single currency, declining appetite…
NZ Dollar Falls on 2009 Record High Unemployment
The New Zealand dollar started this Thursday falling sharply versus virtually all main traded currencies as its unemployment rate reached the highest rates in a decade, suggesting that the South Pacific…
Norway’s Krone Falls on Central Bank Warning
The Norwegian krone slid today versus the world’s main traded currencies, as the nation’s benchmark interest rates were maintained on hold by the nation’s central bank, and are unlikely to be raised as soon as speculators…
Canadian Dollar Slides on Stocks, U.S. Data
The Canadian dollar posted its first day of losses this week as risk appetite that fueled its rally since Monday decreased today, forcing markets with strong influence with…
Dollar Pare Losses on Positive Economic Data
The appeal for the U.S. currency surged today after an employment report showed another consecutive improvement suggesting that economic conditions are better in North America than in other wealthy regions around…
Yen Drops as Riskier Assets Gain on Confidence
The yen dropped started this Wednesday dropping versus most of the 16 main trading currencies as renewed risk appetite declined attractiveness for the Japanese currency, known for its safety profile that traders…
Canadian Dollar Extends Gains on Commodities
The Canadian dollar continued to erase last week’s losses versus lower yielding currencies as commodities and stocks rebounded in North America, boosting appeal for Canadian assets as the country’s economy is extremely orientated…
Dollar Slides Versus Commodity-Linked Currencies
The U.S. dollar failed to pare yesterday’s losses as risk appetite continued to favor higher-yielding and commodity related currencies, erasing partially last week’s advance for the greenback as factors supporting the dollar’s strength continued…
Aussie Dollar Falls on Unchanged Rates
Despite risk appetite fueling demand for commodities produced in Australia, the Aussie dollar declined after a central bank decision published today showed no rate hikes expected by traders as the country’s economy…