Posts published in October 2011

Ringgit Gains as Fed Stimulus Can Boost Exports

The Asian currencies, led by the Malaysian ringgit, gained today on the speculation that the Federal Reserve will boost stimulus to the US economy, improving prospect for Asia’s exports. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke testified…

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CAD Regains Strength as Stocks Advance

The Canadian dollar erased its previous losses today as the global equities rallied, easing concerns for the world economy and improving prospects for growth-related currencies. The speculation that the European leaders discuss the way to revive…

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Pound Weakens as UK Construction Stagnates

The Great Britain pound dropped today after the report showed that the nation’s construction sector stalled last month, adding incentive for the UK central bank to increase stimulus. The Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing…

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Important Week for Euro, Greece at Brink of Default

The past month was very unfavorable for the euro. The start of this month doesn’t look positive for the shared European currency either. This week can define the future of the currency for a long time as the story…

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Franc Drops as Swiss Economy Weakens

The dropped today as the macroeconomic reports showed Switzerland’s economy experiences problems, spurring the speculation about yen another intervention by the nation’s central bank. This week started with the bunch of negative reports.…

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CAD Jumps vs. EUR, Falls vs. Safer Currencies

The Canadian dollar climbed against the euro today as the favorable macroeconomic data made the Canadian currency more attractive to investors than the European one. On the other hand, the loonie fell against the US dollar…

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