Posts published in March 2011

US Dollar Weakens as OPEC Lowers Treasury Holding

The US dollar fell today as the nations of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries slashed their holding of the US debt because the rising oil prices decreased their need for the US currency. The Treasuries in holding…

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European Union Summit Bolsters Euro

The euro gained today as the European leaders decided on the summit to increase the rescue funds to aid the indebted peripheral economies of the region. The leaders of the European Unions have met on the two-daysummit in Brussels on March 11. They…

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Japanese Yen Drops as Central Bank Pumps Money

The Japanese yen tumbled today after the Bank of Japan pumped money into the nation’s financial system to help the country in dealing with the consequences of the 8.9-magnitude earthquake on March 11. The BoJ will add…

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Euro Slows Decline by Weekend, Posts Weekly Losses

The euro weakened against other major currencies this week as the worries about the sovereign-debt crisis reemerged. The shared 16-nation European currency strengthened by the end of the week as the European leaders met to discuss the measures…

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Australia’s Dollar Rebounds on Stronger China’s Economy

The Australian dollar rebounded today as the set of good reports was released in China, showing a strong economic growth. The currency previously weakened as the earthquake in Japan diminished demand for higher-yielding currencies. Today’s reports…

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Australia’s Dollar Rebounds on Stronger China’s Economy

The Australian dollar rebounded today as the set of good reports was released in China, showing a strong economic growth. The currency previously weakened as the earthquake in Japan diminished demand for higher-yielding currencies. Today’s reports…

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