The South Korean won gained today on speculation that the South Korean central bank will step in to support the nation’s currency that is depreciating amid concerns about global growth. The South…
Posts published in December 2011
CAD Falls vs. USD & JPY, Rises vs. EUR
The Canadian dollar fell today against the US dollar and the Japanese yen, but advanced versus the euro, as the European debt crisis continues to eat away confidence of Forex market participants and makes them…
US Dollar Index Rises on ECB Balance Sheet
US dollar index is rising as Forex traders look for a little safety. The news that the European Central Bank balance sheet is soaring, with new bank lending jumping, has…
Euro Falls on Risk Aversion
Euro is losing ground, dropping below the 1.30 mark against the US dollar, as risk aversion returns to the markets. Forex traders are concerned about what’s next in the eurozone drama. A recent…
Zloty Gains as Traders Expect Intervention from Central Bank
The Polish zloty advanced today, gaining for the third straight trading session, as Forex market participants expect the nation’s central bank to take actions to support the depreciating currency. The weakening currency increased the zloty…
Yen Gains as Europe Still Troubles Forex Speculators
The Japanese yen gained today as worries about the European sovereign debt crisis still plague the Forex market, while Asian stocks fell, boosting demand for safer assets. Europe comes to the year-end…
US Dollar Mostly Weaker
Greenback is mostly weaker today, thanks to a bit of optimism in the markets. Consumer confidence data has provided a degree of optimism for Forex traders, and that means the dollar isn’t needed as a safe haven.…
Canadian Dollar Gains on Optimism in the United States
Canadian dollar is higher against the US dollar today as optimism makes an appearance. US markets are showing improvement as consumer confidence gives stocks a boost, and provides hope for a US economic…
Shekel Rebounds as Central Bank Holds Interest Rates
The Israeli new shekel rebounded today after earlier drop versus the US dollar as the nation’s central bank maintained its key interest rate and predicted that the country’s economy will expand…
Won Retreats as Importers Buy Dollars
The South Korean won fell today as nation’s importers increased their purchases of dollars, while concerns about the region’s economic growth intensified, reducing appeal of Korea’s currency. Demand for dollars from…