Earlier, several central banks announced coordinated action to keep US dollars cheaper. The move has prompted a gain in risk appetite that is helping the Canadian dollar today on the Forex market.…
Posts published in November 2011
US Dollar Plummets on Central Bank Coordination
US dollar is down across the board on the latest move by the world’s major central banks to increase liquidity. In an effort to inject confidence in global markets, several central banks are coordinating efforts…
Brazilian Real Gains Despite Dovish Outlook
The Brazilian real gained today despite the speculation that the central bank will be forced to cut the interest rates further as the global economic growth stalls. China decreased the required amount of cash…
Forint Goes Down, More Interest Rate Hikes Expected
The Hungarian forint fell today even though the nation’s central bank increased interest rates, prompting the speculation that more rate hikes will be performed in the future. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank…
Mexican Central Bank Plans to Support Peso
The Mexican peso advanced today as the nation’s central bank pledged to support the currency in case it would decline too much. Mexico’s currency exchange commission, which is made up from…
Canada’s Dollar Rallies to Two-Month Record vs. Euro
The positive sentiment is still present on markets, allowing the Canadian dollar to rise, reaching the highest level since September against the euro. The improving outlook for Europe was followed by the favorable news from…
US Dollar Index Drops on Optimism
The US dollar index is dropping as optimism returns to the Forex market. High beta currencies are gaining as the Italian bond auction restores some equanimity to Forex traders. Earlier, an Italian bond…
Another Day of Gains for Rand?
The South African rand gained today as the positive mood prevailed on the Forex market, but later reversed its trend and currently almost erased its earlier gains. The explanation for such reversal may…
Euro Breaks through 1.3400, but Can’t Maintain
Earlier, euro broke through the 1.3400 level against the US dollar. Optimism from the Italian bond auction helped the 17-nation currency, sending it surging. However, euro has been unable…
New Zealand Dollar Extends Gains on Optimism
The New Zealand dollar extended its gains today as the positive sentiment continues to reign the Forex market, bolstering the demand for the currencies linked to growth. Italy auctioned its debt today and the results were…