Posts published in December 2011

Canada’s Dollar Suffers from ECB

The Canadian dollar rallied today, but was smashed after the European Central Bank press-conference that followed the monetary policy meeting. Forex traders were hoping for the central bank to offer more…

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Euro Tanks as Draghi Disappoints

Euro is falling today as Forex traders express disappointment with the news conference from Mario Draghi. Euro had made some gains after the ECB rate cut, but those…

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US Dollar Up Against Most Majors

US dollar is up against the euro today, and higher against other currencies right now. Greenback is gaining against the 17-nation euro as the ECB cuts its key rate to 1%,…

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Canadian Dollar Fluctuates Ahead of ECB Policy Decision

The Canadian dollar fluctuated before the European Central Bank monetary policy meeting today and the summit of the European leaders on Friday. Yesterday, the currency closed almost unchanged. The Forex traders were caught between…

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Optimism Returns to Help Euro

Euro is gaining ground now, erasing earlier losses, as optimism returns to the Forex market. Earlier today, concerns about the gulf between Germany and France sent the euro lower. Now, there…

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Pound Goes Higher Even with Bad Fundamentals

The Great Britain pound advanced today even as the fundamental reports were worse that the pessimistic forecasts. Market analysts are scratching their heads, but don’t expect that the trend of the pound…

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Japanese Yen Gains as Sentiment Worsens

Japanese yen is gaining as sentiment reverses. Reports out of Europe are sending Forex traders looking for safe haven, and that is providing a boost to the yen against its counterparts. Earlier,…

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