US dollar is strengthening after showing some softness earlier today. Euro strengthened on some hopes for the EU summit underway, but, as expectations become lowered regarding the outcome of the meeting, euro…
Posts published in October 2011
Ruble Slides Before EU Summit
The Russian ruble dropped today as the nation’s main oil export blend retreated ahead of the European Union leaders meeting, reducing attractiveness of Russia’s currency. The export driven economy of Russia depends on commodities…
Euro Higher as World Awaits Summit Outcome
Euro is higher today as the world awaits the outcome of the EU summit. There are hopes that leaders — especially from France and Germany — will be able to present a practical…
Inflation Slows in Australia, AUD Drops for Second Day
The Australian dollar today extended its drop for the second day after the government report showed the inflation slowed in the third quarter of this year. The Australian consumer price index fell to 0.6 percent…
Pound Fluctuates vs. Safer Currencies on Dangers to Economy
The Great Britain pound fluctuated against the safer currencies on the concerns about the stalling nation’s economy. The sterling performed better against the dollar and the yen, while was struggling against the franc. The fundamentals were…
Canadian Dollar Drops as BoC Holds Rate, Cuts Economic Forecast
The Canadian dollar fell today after the Bank of Canada kept the main interest rate unchanged and predicted a slower growth of the nation’s economy, fueling the speculation that the bank will extend the pause on interest…
India’s Rupee Rebounds on Inflation Pressure
The Indian rupee climbed today after the previous decline as the currency’s weakness spurred the speculation the central bank will intervene to support the currency and trim the inflation. Inflation in India stayed above 9 percent…
Japanese Yen Strengthens Against Majors
Japanese yen is strengthening against majors today, heading higher against the US dollar, euro and the Great Britain pound. Yen buying is on the rise, as Forex traders look for a little direction…
Euro Slips as Some Get a Little Nervous about Tomorrow
Euro saw some solid progress yesterday, but today the 17-nation currency is slipping a bit. Some Forex traders are getting a little nervous about tomorrow. EU leaders say…
NZD Reverses Rally as Inflation Slows
The New Zealand dollar fell today, following the yesterday’s rally, after the government report showed the inflation slowed more than expected in the third quarter. New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index rose…