Posts published in March 2011

EUR/JPY Goes Up on Interest Rates Prospects

The euro advanced against the Japanese yen today on the speculation that the European Central Bank will raise the interest rates on its next meeting, while the Bank of Japan will likely keep its…

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Economic Recovery Makes Safety Unnecessary, Yen Struggles

The Japanese yen weakened on the previous trading session as the signs of the global economy recovery removed demand for the currency as a safe haven. The yen attempts to regain its strengths at the beginning of today’s session. Analysts forecast…

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Week that Can Define Future of Dollar

This week promises to be very important for the US dollar as there will be many fundamental reports, including the very important non-farm payrolls. Will they confirm the tendency of the US economy…

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Week of EUR/USD Weakness

The euro declined versus the US dollar this week as the summit of the European Union leaders brought the disappointing results, making market participants question the ability of the EU to resolve the debt crisis. Still, against…

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Stronger US Economy Brings Dollar Higher

The US strengthened on the speculation that the solid growth of the US economy will make the Federal Reserve to remove the stimulus and increase the interest rates. The US gross domestic product grew 3.1 percent in the last…

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Canadian Dollar Gains vs. Euro, Loses vs. Dollar

The Canadian dollar dropped versus its US counterpart as the economy of the US continued to show a robust economic growth. The loonie gained against the euro as the European Union summit hasn’t eased the concern about…

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Euro Slips as Bailout Funds are Cut

The euro dropped today from the highest level in four months after the European Union leaders decreased the startup capital for future bailouts. The decrease of the startup capital for a future aid fueled worries that…

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